Here's the definitive guide to how your sign gets tipsy
Maybe you're the friend who cries after a few drinks, or the funny one who gets louder and wittier as the night goes on. While we all have our quirks, sometimes our personalities on alcohol have more to do with astrology than we'd think. Find out how your sign handles the hooch, then grab a drink and call your girlfriends—because every one of us are freaking hilarious.
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Aries
March 21 – April 19
Fun, impulsive Aries gives zero f***s about looking dumb when she's drunk. If the rhythm moves her, she'll be the first on the dance floor, table top or kitchen counter, busting out her favorite '90s moves while others laugh and clap along. Aries knows how to have a good time and inspires others to do the same, even when they're sober.
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Taurus
April 20 – May 20
Self-control goes out the window when Taurus gets tipsy. These zipped-up food lovers can't resist a greasy cheeseburger or slice of pizza while intoxicated and may try to entice others to binge with them. While these by-the-book types may practice the fine art of denial during the day, after a night with friends and a few cocktails, this sign is down to eat as much junk food as their sweatpants can handle.
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Gemini
May 21 – June 20
Flirty, passionate Gemini is trouble in heels. Whether this sign is in a committed relationship or single, they're bound to lock lips with whoever's in their radius, all in the name of fun. This sign's sexual energy goes into overdrive when they drink, and their tendency to seduce others might get them on the naughty list with their significant other. That's why a Gemini should never go out for drinks alone and needs to have a strong group of friends to help keep her in line.
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Cancer
June 21 – July 22
Usually private Cancer gets a major case of the giggles when she imbibes. Just a few drinks are all it takes for this serious sign to bust out laughing at the slightest provocation. Alcohol allows hard-shelled Cancer to indulge in their softer, sillier side, which they need once in a while. Be careful, however, because taking the muzzle off might open the door for Cancer to spill some secrets they'd otherwise not want anyone to know.
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Leo
July 23 – August 22
Heads up friends of Leo women: When they get tipsy, they get WILD. This strong-minded sign is always up for a challenge, and when they're drinking, their estimation of their abilities greatly increases, causing them to try things they might not do sober. Look for a frisky Leo to ride a mechanical bull, climb a rock wall or go running down the street naked in the cold just to prove they can.
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Virgo
August 23 – September 22
Virgo starts off sweet, but soon progresses to salty. When they're barely buzzed, this sign is likely to engage in loving, supportive conversations with their friends. But as the night goes on, the kindness dissipates and their hidden world of pain and rejection surfaces. This maiden sign is known to internet stalk ex-boyfriends and text lengthy soliloquies to those who have spurned them in the past. Friends of Virgo need to keep them as far away from technology as possible while drinking.
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Libra
September 23 – October 22
Admittedly, Libra has a serious shopping addiction, but when they're intoxicated, all safeguards are removed. This loving sign will crush hard on a wide variety of tangible objects, including clothes, body-care items and even weird gifts for others. It's virtually impossible to talk a Libra out of purchasing stuff when they're inebriated, so just help them recover the receipts later so they can return it all once they're sober.
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Scorpio
October 23 – November 22
Conflict-hating Scorpio gets a fire in their belly while drinking, and it makes them speak up for themselves, even if the issue is long past its expiration date. Whether it's their jerk-face older brother who stole their CDs in high school, or their neighbor whose dog didn't stop barking a month ago, drunk Scorpio is likely to tell them exactly how annoyed they felt. Friends should offer to dial the phone and then call themselves so Scorpio can unleash the Kraken without any collatoral damage.
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Sagittarius
November 23 – December 21
Sagittarius truly just wants to have fun when they're out with friends. Although this sign is usually more pragmatic and reasonable, they let their freak flag fly when they're drinking. They'll be the first ones to wrap themselves in a feather boa or to grab the mic for karaoke night. Since this sign is highly confident, they aren't likely to regret their choices the next day and will quickly earn the reputation of "life of the party."
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Capricorn
December 22 – January 19
Give a Capricorn a drink and a blankie, and their lights will be out. This intense, hardworking sign never relaxes, so alcohol is like a manual reset button for them. Suddenly, their week-long exhaustion kicks in and the only thing they want is to get cozy and drift into dreamland while the party goes on around them.
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Aquarius
January 20 – February 18
Since Aquarius is drawn to purity and nature, alcohol probably doesn't agree with them. If they do imbibe, they'll likely be the first to have a swirling stomach that doesn't approve of the toxins they just flooded into their system. Grab some candied ginger and peppermint oil for Aquarius and, a little later, hold their hair while they upchuck the night away.
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Pisces
February 19 – March 20
Sensitive Pisces is likely to fall into a deep pit of sadness and pain while drinking. Since they are expressive, they'll be first to break down in an all-night fit of tears. Every hardship, loss and bad memory is fair game for this emotional water sign, and a night of drinking will end up more like a therapy session. As long as Pisces drinks with Cancer and Virgo, they'll have the support they crave, but they should stay far away from Aries, Gemini and Sagittarius, who literally ain't got time for those tears.
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