Is teaching your secret superpower?
Teachers are amazing and deserve our recognition for all that they do. While the profession is a noble one, not everyone is built to enter the ranks. Find out which astrological signs are natural teachers and which should stick to being the student.
Aries
March 21 – April 19
Yes, Aries is tons of fun and has a bubbly, intelligent personality that draws people to them. But, let's be honest, they lack (big time) in the patience department and are bound to get incredibly frustrated while on the job. This impulsive ram sign should stick to volunteering for causes they love instead of making teaching their 9-to-5.
Taurus
April 20 – May 20
Rules and structure are Taurus' best friend. This loyal, determined sign is dedicated to following the letter of the law and will make sure anyone under their tutelage is doing the same. Does that make them a good teacher? Probably. They're also incredibly patient and persistent, meaning they're in it for the long haul.
Gemini
May 21 – June 20
Gemini is a complex thinker and loves showing off their brilliant mind by talking about abstract concepts. Just for fun, this twin sign isn't opposed to jumping down an intellectual rabbit hole, which can leave others baffled and intimidated. This makes them more of a fit for a group discussion with their uber nerdy peers than to lead a classroom.
Cancer
June 21 – July 22
Cancer has serious teacher vibes and can truly make a difference in someone's life—if their students are 10 years old and under. Cancer's helpful, maternal energy is best directed toward those who are willing and excited to learn (like little kids), but can turn scary if their patience is tested. Preteens have too much attitude for this occasionally crabby sign.
Leo
July 23 – August 22
Leo is a light that needs to shine, and that's hard to do in a traditional classroom. While this sign is known to be a strong leader, they lose motivation easily, making it hard for them to stick to a lesson plan. Teaching an extracurricular subject, such as performing arts, is a fantastic way to inspire the already theatrical Leo to share their gifts with their students.
Virgo
August 23 – September 22
Due to a Virgo's anxious mind, they make a much stronger impact in a one-to-one environment. Those who belong to the maiden sign tend to get easily overwhelmed. While they like being in control of what's happening around them, they'll find it's impossible in a classroom setting. However, as a tutor, Virgo can uplift and inspire their students to learn and achieve their greatest potential.
Libra
September 23 – October 22
Libra is the sign of love, but that doesn't mean they love explaining things to people. Teaching isn't a Libra's strong suit because this sign gets easily frustrated when they have to repeat themselves (which teachers always do). However, if this sign does decide to teach, it should be something they're passionate about. It will give them the collected calm they need to help someone else discover their own excitement for the subject.
Scorpio
October 23 – November 22
If one sign in the zodiac was the most likely to teach, it would be Scorpio. Patience runs deep in this sassy sign's bones, which is needed when explaining new ideas. Plus, this creative sign has the ability to transform difficult lessons into easily digested ideas, and they're not afraid to use fun methods, like arts and crafts, to help make their lessons more meaningful.
Sagittarius
November 23 – December 21
While Sagittarius is one of the most complex, thoughtful and fun signs in the zodiac, they aren't selfless enough to sacrifice their time to teaching. It's not that this sign doesn't like explaining difficult concepts, but they feel as if there is so much more they could be doing with their time, such as solving world peace or inventing the next viral mobile app. As far as teaching goes, this sign could be an online professor, but it likely won't be their main gig.
Capricorn
December 22 – January 18
If one sign in the zodiac has the power to inspire people to be their greatest, it's Capricorn. This meticulous, hardworking sign thinks outside the box and brings that fresh perspective into the classroom to help others expand their minds and get excited about learning. A Capricorn is likely to motivate in the classroom, as well as on the field as a head coach.
Aquarius
January 19 – February 18
Teaching seems like a groovy idea for many Aquarius intellectuals, because it's a clear path to changing the world. However, structure and grades are totally antithetical to the Aquarius mindset. As water bearers, this sign's cup is overflowing with wisdom, and given the freedom to teach their own way they can be some of the most amazing educators around.
Pisces
February 19 – March 20
While Pisces may not have the emotional endurance to handle the stress and demands of teaching in a classroom each day, they do have one of the most giving and kind hearts in the zodiac, making them truly amazing teachers. If this fish sign has the opportunity to work in small groups with students and share meaningful lessons that inspire hope and kindness, then they will be the teacher every student remembers for the rest of their lives.
