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Meet the Academy animal that matches your zodiac sign and what its real-life behavior says about how you love. Read your horoscope powered by (pseudo)science below!

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Aries
Red-crested Turaco

You don’t tiptoe into love, you launch. Like the red-crested turacos trailblazing into the Osher Rainforest, your bold hues announce desire before you utter a word. Romance favors first moves, fearless flirtation, and showing up exactly as you are. Lead with your fire; the right one can keep up.

Taurus
Pacific Spiny Lumpsucker

True love is built to last. Like the sturdy, stalwart lumpsucker clinging securely to the rocks, your romance is slow, sensual, and unwavering. This is a season to deepen bonds, not rush them. Stability is your seductive superpower and your grounded devotion is totally irresistible.

Gemini
Callie & Barney

Two minds, same wavelength. Like these colorful, chatty lovebirds, connection sparks through conversation, curiosity, and shared momentum. Love grows when ideas bounce, jokes land, and communication flows. Say it out loud, but maybe try not to interrupt.

Cancer
Vampire Crab

You protect what you love. Beneath that hard shell is a soft, sensitive center that feels everything. Like this coy crustacean, intimacy requires trust and timing. Let someone earn access to your inner tides. Emotional safety is critical, especially when you’re feeling a little snappy.

Leo
Flamboyant Cuttlefish

Drama, but make it evolutionary. This quirky cephalopod uses flashy displays to communicate just like you. Romance emanates when you’re seen, celebrated, and allowed to shine. Express your passion boldly and without apology. Never dim your light. True love requires authenticity.

Virgo
Leaf-Cutter Ant

Love is hard work, not a fantasy. Like our humble leaf-cutter ant colony, your devotion shows up through care, coordination, and consistent effort. You notice the little details others miss. A little recognition goes a long way with you. Romance blooms when your labor is shared and appreciated.

Libra
African Penguin

You’re hardwired for committed partnership. African penguins mate for life, proving that balance and loyalty aren’t boring, they’re essential. This is a harmonious moment to invest in mutual care and shared rhythms. Love is a long game, and you play it beautifully.

Scorpio
White-Spot Assassin Bug

Intensity is your signature. This insect’s precision and dual-purpose venom mirror your ability to be equally alluring and formidable. Attraction here is magnetic, but boundaries matter. Use your power consciously. Through trust and tenacity, you take intimacy to the next level.

Sagittarius
Weedy Seadragon

Wonder is your love language. Like the majestic weedy seadragon drifting through fantastical seascapes, you crave adventure, mystery, and movement. Romance expands when it leaves room for awe. Say yes to the unexpected, it feeds your fire.

Capricorn
Alligator Snapping Turtle

Ancient wisdom, quiet authority. Like these long-lived, cantankerous turtles, even when you butt heads, your love style is enduring and deeply rooted. You don’t rush attachment, you build it. Commitment grows strongest when it’s earned over time.

Aquarius
Moray Eel

You don’t just feel the chemistry, you generate it. Like the Moray, your love style is unconventional, high-voltage, and a little mysterious. Connection sparks when you honor your eccentricity and stay true to your current. You light up the reef, even when tucked away in a rocky crevice.

Pisces
Methuselah

You’re not picky, you know what you want. Love flows when you honor your sensitivity as strength. Like Methuselah, you are wise beyond your years. Let tenderness lead and dare to follow your wildest dreams. Your emotional intelligence comes from feeling it all and still wearing your heart on your fin.

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