ARE YOU A GREAT MATE OR A SECRET BITCH?
ARIES you’re great you are…
What you see is what you get with an Aries. You’re warm-hearted and when you care about someone, you’ll stick up for them whatever the consequences. You’d never dream of bitching about anyone behind their back – if you’ve got something to say, you’ll say it to their face. No-one is better than you when it comes to getting a gang of mates away from slobbing in front of the telly and out on the razzle. Your daring, go-for-it nature mean s that it’ll be a night to remember! ooh, get you ..
You can be tactless, argumentative and selfish. You see life as a competition where you have to come first – grab the best bloke, have the brightest kids or go on the most exotic holidays. And there’s one unshakeable rule on your nights out with your mates – everyone has to go to the bars and clubs you prefer – never mind what they’d like. Give and take is a foreign language for most Aries. Maybe you should consider learning it? best pals – Gemini, Aquarius worst enemies – Pisces, Libra
TAURUS
You’re great, you are…
You’re affectionate, caring and a great cook. Regardless of how much cash you’ve got, your home is always cosy and welcoming. You probably have trouble getting rid of houseguests bec ause they never want to leave. You’re a great mate to hit the clothes shops with. Your sense of style means you give good advice, but being a practical earth sign you’re not the type to pressurise anyone into doing too much damage to their
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plastic. Taureans love relaxing, and getting some mates around to watch some videos and share a meal is your idea of heaven.
Ooh, get you…..
You’re possessive and if one of your mates hooks up with someone else when you’d hoped to see them, you can sulk for England. You r love of food means that you’re a disaster-area for anyone on a diet – you’re always urging them to have another cream bun.
Best pals – Cancer, Capricorn
Worst enemies – Scorpio, Aquarius
GEMINI
You’re great, you are…
You’re lively, witty and great fun to be with. You’re always guaranteed to keep your friends entertained with the latest gossip. You’re not possessive and enjoy introducing your mates to each other. And if they get on you’re genuinely delighted. Despite your lighthearted exterior, you’re actually very shrewd and a good judge of character. Other zodiac signs might be better at providing a shoulder to cry on, but when it comes to switched-on advice about anything from their love-lives to coping with the boss from hell, your mates know they can rely on you.
Ooh, get you
You’re fickle with a short attention span. You’re willing to cancel dates with old mates if something more entertaining comes up. You find ongoing problems boring and can disappear when the going gets tough. You’re not above flirting with your best mate’s bloke. And they way your mobile rings non-stop on nights out drives your friends up the wall!
Best pals – Aries, Leo
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Worst enemies – Cancer, Capricorn
CANCER
You’re great, you are…
The phrase ‘friends are the new family’ could have been invented for you. You’re a deeply caring person and love to look after your mates – providing delicious food, a bed for the night or a shoulder to cry on as required. When it comes to helping your friends through life’s major traumas, such as divorce or bereavement, you’re the star of the zodiac. You have an unerring instinct about when your friend might want to talk about her problems and when she’d prefer to be distracted from them. You’ve got a good sense of humour and can make everyo ne laugh through the toughest times. You’re loyal and would never dream of dumping your old mates in favour of glamorous new ones.
Ooh, get you
When your mate wants to moan endlessly about her disastrous lovelife you’re always there. But if she meets Mr Perfect and you haven’t, your jealousy will soon have you sniping at her. You’re moody, clingy and can go into a huff over the tiniest thing. Then you retreat into your shell and have to be soothed and flattered until you’re ready to be coaxed out again. Do it once too often and your mates might decide not to bother.
Best pals – Taurus, Capricorn
Worst enemies – Gemini, Aquarius
LEO
You’re great, you are
Life is more fun when you’re around. You’re warm and upbeat and although you love being on the guest-list at the coolest hangouts, you can make a rainy day in Blackpool happy and memorable. Leos never lose touch with their playful, childlike side and you’ll
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be challenging your mates to games of Twister and Monopoly in your nineties – and getting even t he most uptight of them to relax and enjoy themselves. You’re generous with praise and often lift your mate’s day with a well-chosen compliment. You’re very loyal to people you care about and if anyone upsets them then they’ll have you to reckon with!
Ooh, get you
Leo is the sign of royalty and you certainly behave like it. Not only do you insist on always being the centre of attention, you expect everyone to drive you on nights out and do favours for you until you’ve got your mates muttering ‘what did your last slave die of?’ under their breath. They’d never dare say it to your face, for fear of a temper tantrum that would put Mariah Carey to shame. But you’re so arrogant you’re convinced everyone adores you anyway.
Best pals – Libra, Sagittarius
Worst enemies - Scorpio, Capricorn
VIRGO
You’re great, you are
You’re sensitive, kind and helpful. Quick-thinking and practical, Virgos are great to have around in a crisis. And they’re excellent company the rest of the time. You’re naturally interested in people and are happy to have endless ‘what do you think he really meant when he said that?’ conversations with your mates. And being a good judge of character, your guess is usually right. You’re good at expressing yourself in writing and often send your mates witty emails to brighten their day. You’re modest and would never dream of trying to top other people’s achievements by boasting about your own.
Being interested in health means you can be relied on to always recommend the best doctor, homeopath or yoga class.
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Ooh, get you
You’re a total hypochondriac and always having to hear all the details about your latest symptoms bores your mates to distraction. They dread going out on the town with you.
Everywhere’s either too noisy or too smoky or has something else wrong with it. Your vegan, gluten-free, yeast free diet makes you a nightmare dinner guest. And your critical streak means that you’re the type to tell a mate that yes, her bum does look big in that.
Best mates – Cancer, Taurus
Worst enemies – Leo, Sagittarius
LIBRA
You’re great, you are
Your friendly manner and natural charm makes you one of the most popular signs of the zodiac. Librans are easygoing, so you’re not the type to have a strop if your mates want to go to a bar or a club that isn’t your favourite. You’re tactful and a good negotiator so if any of your crowd fall out with each other you’re great at persuading them to patch up their differences. Libra is the sign of relationships, and you enjoy match-making your single friends – but so subtly they don’t even realise you’re doing it until they’re at the altar.
Ooh, get you
You’re fickle, superficial and lazy. You use flattery to get your own way and your dislike of conflict means that you won’t stick up for your mates if someone else criticises them.
Libra is the most indecisive sign of the zodiac and you dither endlessly about your plans.
You’re notorious for cancelling dates with your mates at the last minute if something better comes up. And your obsession with being in a rela tionship means that you’ll always dump a girlfriend if there’s the faintest chance of a date with a bloke.
Best mates – Leo, Pisces
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Worst enemies – Scorpio, Capricorn
SCORPIO
You’re great, you are..
Scorpios are deep, and prefer to have a few real friends, rather than a crowd of superficial mates. The friends you do have really value you. Your unshockable nature means they can share their deepest, darkest secrets with you, knowing that you won’t bat an eyelid. They know you won’t gossip about them either. When a Scorpio keeps a secret it stays kept. You have a keen insight into the motives of others and with your xray vision you’ll know if your mate’s new bloke is a two-timing rat long before she does.
And when everything falls apart, you’ll be there to pick up the pieces. You’re loyal and will see your mates through thick and thin. And they know they’re lucky to have you.
Ooh, get you…
Your moody, brooding nature gets on everyone’s nerves when your mates just want to have an uncomplicated fun eveni ng for once. You’re vengeful and if you fall out with a mate you’ll never forgive her. Your taste for drama means you’re irresistibly drawn towards fatal attraction type scenarios. None of your mates would trust you anywhere near their men.
Best mates – Cancer, Pisces
Worst enemies – Leo, Sagittarius
SAGITTARIUS
You’re great, you are
Sagittarians are honest and straightforward. All your mates know exactly where they stand with you, and even if you fall out you’d never dream of bearing a grudge afterw ards. You’re generous with both your time and money, and always see the best in
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people. You come into your own as a travelling companion. You love visiting new countries and cultures, and will always encourage your mates to have the best possible time – exploring off-the-beaten track places, sampling the local food and clubbing with the local waiters. And when things go wrong and you’re stuck with an endless airport delay your optimism and good humour will help keep your mates spirits up.
Ooh, get you..
You’re clumsy and are guaranteed to spill red wine on your mate’s cream silk blouse the very first time she wears it. You can’t keep a secret and if a friend tells you anything in confidence, the fact is she may as well have posted it on the internet. You ’re always going off travelling and then forcing your mates to spend hours looking at photos of you backpacking. It bores them out of their mind, but you’re too insensitive to notice.
Best pals – Gemini, Aquarius
Worst enemies – Cancer, Scorpio
CAPRICORN
You’re great, you are
You a loyal, sincere and caring mate. You keep promises, remember birthdays and would never dream of flirting with your mate’s blokes. You’re a good organiser and will put a lot of effort into planning a party or a special day out for a mate. Capricorns are the shrewdest sign of the zodiac and you can be relied on for good advice, especially about practical issues such as money or career. Your dry sense of humour helps your mates get their troubles in proportion.
Ooh, get you
Your statusconscious and if your mate’s appearance or latest bloke doesn’t meet your high standards you can go in for withering, sniping put-downs. When your mate gets excited about a new man or job opportunity you’ll bring her down to earth by pointing out
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all the pitfalls. If challenged, you’ll say you’re just being realistic. But actually it’s because you’re scared of life and taking risks and can’t stand the thought of other people having more fun.
Best pals – Taurus, Virgo
Worst enemies – Gemini, Aquarius
AQUARIUS
You’re great, you are
Aquarians value their friendships highly and always have time for them. They’re the zodiac sign least likely to turn into ‘smug marrieds’. You’re fun to be around and especially enjoy being in a group of people. Yo u’re fair-minded and have friends of all ages and backgrounds. You’re unconventional yourself and accept and enjoy people’s differences. With so much pressure from society to conform, your friends really value the way that you encourage and support them in following their dreams, whether that’s changing careers or settling down with a toyboy.
Ooh, get you…
Going round with huge gangs of mates is an avoidance tactic for getting to close to anyone. You can be cold and detached and detached and uncomfortable with real, human emotions. You think you’re a caring person because you’re always campaigning to save the whale or protesting about global warming. But if a mate is going through a tough time suddenly you’re no-where to be seen.
Best pals – Gemini, other Aquarians
Worst enemies – Scorpio, Pisces
PISCES
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You’re great, you are
Your sensitivity and charm makes you excellent company. You have an almost psychic ability to understand people and put them at their ease. You’re one of the naturally funniest zodiac signs, with a sense of humour that’s based on being very perceptive about yourself and others. Your love of flirting, shoes, and chocolate makes you a girl with whom most women can identify and one version of your perfect evening is watching chick-flicks with your mates. Another version is going out drinking and dancing. Despite your shy exterior you can turn into a real party animal with a couple of Sea Breezes inside you,
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You’re flaky, self-obsessed and the worst timekeeper in the zodiac. You’re always moaning about your problems to anyone who’ll listen, and everyone is too polite to point out that most of them are your own fault. You enjoy spending money, especially other people’s.
Best pals
– Libra, Scorpio
Worst enemies – Aries, Aquarius
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