How To Make A Long-Distance Friendship Work, Based On Your Friend's Zodiac Sign

Fire sign Aries is a fast-moving sign and appreciates when their friends are just as quick to respond to texts and emails as they are. As astrologer Clarisse Monahan tells Bustle, they can get pretty impatient when they're left on the read. They may even call you out for it. "Aries also favor the dramatic," Monahan says. "So keep them posted on any theatrics going in your life. They relish it."

Taurus doesn't need frequent communication in a long-distance friendship, and tends to value quality over quantity. According to Monahan, a good three-hour Zoom date every few weeks works much better for them than short texts sent every day. They're not really into small talk and at some point, daily texts can feel like a chore. Taurus keeps their friends close to their heart, so they'll always be thinking of you even if you aren't talking every single day.

This Mercury-ruled sign is notorious for getting bored pretty easily, so make sure to shake things up. "Don’t bore them with the same story that they've already heard," Monahan says. "They need variety!" If you feel like you've run out of new things to share, you can try find an interesting article to send to them and have a discussion. They love exchanging thoughts and opinions. Monahan also suggests playing online Scrabble or word games, as these will "keep their cerebral nature happy."

Cancer signs tend to view their friends as family. They'll always be thinking of you and wishing you well even if you haven't talked in a while. In order to maintain a long-distance friendship, make sure you pay close attention to what they're saying and how they're really feeling when you get a chance to talk. "Cancerians expect you to pick up on how they're feeling without saying anything, so make sure to keep an eye out for any telling nuances that may show they're feeling a little extra sensitive that day," Monahan says.

Leo signs may have a ton of friends and admirers, but they're also one of the most loyal signs among the zodiac. Their social calendar tends to be pretty packed, so just be patient with them as you try to figure out plans that work for both of you. According to Monahan, they love staying in touch with friends, so keep checking in regularly. Again, just don't get too upset if it takes them a while to get back to you. This sign has a big social life even online.

This mutable Earth sign really enjoys a healthy debate. "They love going back and forth on issues, so inject some critical thinking into your long-distance correspondence," Monahan says. Virgo signs also tend to remember important dates and birthdays, so make sure you're thinking of them on their special days. Virgo isn't a needy sign and doesn't ask for much from their friends, but they do love to feel appreciated.

This sociable Air sign appreciates regular communication with friends, so definitely make sure you're checking in. They like knowing their friends are doing OK, especially when the world feels so off-balanced. Libras are usually good with texting back right away and sticking to plans. However, Monahan says Libras get a little too into their romantic relationships. "If they do drop off the face of the earth for a while, don't take it too personally," she says. "It’s probably just their new love interest taking up their time." Rest assured, they'll give you all the details later.

Scorpios are totally fine being alone and don't require a ton of communication from their friends. According to Monahan, they tend to call the shots on who they want in their life. If they didn't want to be friends with you anymore, chances are, they'd tell you directly. So if you're friends with a Scorpio, the best thing you can do is to just be in the moment and enjoy the friendship you have without needing to force anything. You can keep in contact, but it doesn't have to be daily.

Maybe you can't travel the world and explore all it has to offer right now, but there's always the future. According to Monahan, planning your next adventure together is a great way to keep your friendship alive when you're long-distance. "Sagittarius is related to the Ninth House in astrology, which is all about long-distance travel and philosophy, she says. "So waxing lyrical about high level topics will keep the archer happy, or you can plan your next adventure."

This ambitious Earth sign may be on the reserved side, and approach life with a work first, play later attitude. However, they do have a great sarcastic sense of humor. If you want to keep the connection with your Capricorn friend strong, Monahan suggests sending them astrology roast memes. "They will love it and will roast you back with vigor," she says.

Aquarius is a very independent sign, so they don't need to stay in constant communication to feel connected. Sending silly memes or regular check-in texts might be appreciated since you're their friend, but it's not essential. According to Monahan, Aquarius favors high level thinking and appreciates people who "are abreast of the times." So they wouldn't mind having someone to talk to about politics and the current state of the world.

In friendships, Pisces tend to be givers don't really look for much in return. "They can be devoted to their friends to a fault," Monahan says. They're very compassionate and feel things on a deep level, but they often don't want to burden people with their emotions. If you let them know that you're always going to be there for them if they ever need to cry or talk, they'd really appreciate it.

Sources

Clarisse Monahan, astrologer

Mary Cole, astrologer