AstroTopics
Likes & Dislikes byHoroscope
What wins a sign over, and what quietly pushes them away. A quick guide to the tastes, delights, and pet peeves of all 24 Chinese and Western signs.
Likes & Dislikes · Chinese Horoscope

Year of the Rat
The Rat person's favorite color is blue, and their corresponding gemstones
are diamond, amethyst and garnet. They enjoy car accessories, art books,
gym memberships and maps and atlases of all kinds. They enjoy playing
basketball and billiards in their spare time, as well as painting, any sort
of handicraft, and interior decorating and remodeling.
Rats are very impulsive and cannot stand delayed gratification, so they
just can't live without their fascination of the moment. They dislike
routines and indeed any sort of responsibility not self-inflicted. Rats
cannot stand being passed over for those deemed more important than they
are. They think that they are the important ones, and deserve to be
treated as such wherever they go!

Year of the Ox
Ox people prefer stability. They are traditionalists and homemakers by
habit. Rarely would one expect an Ox person to be an extroverted hedonist.
They are happiest in the peace and quiet of their own home environment. Ox
people are fond of the color violet, and their corresponding gemstones are
jade, emerald, and agate. They like kitchen accessories, gardening and
planting books, cookbooks, and especially bonsai trees.
In their spare time they enjoy a personal fitness regimen, cooking,
gardening, and sewing. Ox people dislike idle gossip and useless chitchat.
They are also not fond of what they deem to be unnecessary social niceties
and games people play. Ox people like to get straight to the point
whenever possible. They really don't appreciate being made fools of in
public.

Year of the Tiger
Tiger people are balls of energy and really enjoy being out about engaged
in any sort of recreational physical activity. The favorite color of Tigers
is green, and their corresponding gemstones are ruby and topaz. They like
cookbooks, travel guides, sporting equipment, mystery novels and the odd
game of football. They also enjoy parties, amateur dramatics, and vacations
in exotic locales.
Some of the things that Tiger people could do without are, first and
foremost, not getting enough recognition for their efforts on the behalf of
others. They hate being passed over, especially for others who they may
consider to be inferior! They also don't like being made to feel inferior
to others, and they especially dislike rude people. They will go to great
pains to avoid those they consider impolite!

Year of the Rabbit
Rabbits are generally very cozy and quiet people who like to stay at home
nights with a good friend or a good book. The favorite color of the Rabbit
person is pale green, and their corresponding gemstones are crystal and
pearl. Rabbits like good music, fine wines, fabrics of all kinds, and
recreational artwork. Their favorite pastimes include writing poetry,
hiking, pottering about in the garden, and chatting with friends.
Rabbits dislike having their daily routines disrupted for any reason, and
in general have a healthy distrust for disorganization in all of its many
forms. Rabbits are very sensitive about their personal space, and dislike
the sort of people who indulge in casual contact at the moment of greeting.
They cannot stand the idea of kissing their hellos!

Year of the Dragon
Dragon people are in the main very strong personalities with a zest for
adventure and personal challenges, to be swiftly overcome, of course! The
favorite color of Dragons is greenish-blue, and their corresponding
gemstones are opal, sapphire and amber. Dragons like fortune-telling
systems of all kinds, mirrors, heraldry as a hobby, and cellular phones as
status symbols.
They also enjoy a bit of computer programming and gaming in their spare
time, as well as public speaking, fossil hunting, and astrology. Dragons
dislike taking orders from those that they consider their inferiors,
unnecessary bureaucracy, and those who they feel aren't holding up their
end of the bargain. They also can't stand centipedes or multicolored
thread.

Year of the Snake
Snakes are highly aesthetic people with very firm beliefs about what is
beautiful and what is not. They like to stay in their cozy home nests. The
favorite color of the Snake is red, and their corresponding gemstones are
jasper and bloodstone. They are quite keen on binoculars, exotic oils and
balms, and stamp collecting. They also enjoy astrology, painting, going on
long vacations, and amateur photography.
Snakes dislike being interrupted while they are talking, or indeed having
their own opinion on something being challenged in any way. They also don't
take kindly to being misled or lied to in any way, especially where their
personal life or private business may suffer in some way because of such
incorrect information. Snakes will make enemies pay dearly for any sort of
detrimental intrigue or infringement on their perceived prerogatives!

Year of the Horse
Horses are generally very active people who enjoy physical exercise. They
bounce around from project to project, never finishing anything. The
favorite color of the Horse person is orange, and their corresponding
gemstones are turquoise and topaz. They like kites, compasses, cameras and
other small mechanical devices. Their favorite pastimes include horseback
riding (naturally!), going to the theater, music in all its many forms, and
flying model airplanes.
Horses dislike being ignored by others, and will never forget a social
snub. They also try to avoid being dependent on any other people in their
life. They like to be free if possible. They shy away from the apparent
envy of others, as it is disconcerting for them. Horses can't abide being
made to look foolish in the eyes of people whose personal opinions they
respect.

Year of the Goat
Goats are cultured people who prefer the sort of entertainments not
patronized by those of the common crowd. The favorite colors of the Goat
person are pink and purple, and their corresponding gemstones are
moonstone, sapphire and jade. Goats like bathrobes, broaches, peppermint
oil, seashells, being massaged and opera tickets. They are consummate
sybarites and enjoy pampering themselves and their bodies.
They prefer to spend their leisure time reading, eating, drinking fine
wines, swimming and watching movies. Goats dislike the feeling of being
separated from all of their friends and loved ones. They like to have the
support of those close to them in their endeavors. They also dislike
conflict of any sort, and are very good at dodging it completely whenever
it may surface in their lives.

Year of the Monkey
Monkeys are very active people with a variety of physical and mental
pastimes with which to amuse themselves in their off hours. The color of
choice for Monkey people is yellow, and their corresponding gemstones are
crystal, agate, topaz and aquamarine. Monkeys like books, pens, cellular
phones, makeovers, joke books, and crossword puzzles.
In their spare time they enjoy solving puzzles of all kinds, playing a
musical instrument, or going out to a bar and singing on the karaoke
machine until all hours. Monkeys cannot stand being forced to be quiet.
They need to broadcast, loudly, all the time! They have no use for people
who simply will not be a good audience for their many pranks and antics,
and even less use for people who will try to horn in on their occupation of
center stage and steal the spotlight for themselves!

Year of the Rooster
Rooster people are very active and showy egotists who like to go out and
paint the town red once in a while. The favorite color of the Rooster
person is peach, and their corresponding gemstones are diamond, ruby and
topaz. They enjoy a good terrarium, a nice walking stick, an engraved
flask, or new clothes of the more stylish varieties. Roosters are real
show-offs when it comes to their wardrobe!
They also enjoy spending time socializing, fishing, gardening, swimming,
hiking, or mountain biking. Roosters dislike people with bad hygienic
habits, and will avoid them in public and complain about them in private.
They also hate people who they consider to be philistines, as well as those
who dare to make fun of them when they think that they are the toast of the
town.

Year of the Dog
Dog people are very cerebral and introspective, and prefer more sedentary
pursuits and enjoyments. The favorite color of Dog persons is pale yellow,
and their corresponding gemstones are moonstone, carnelian and jasper. They
like rocking chairs, good books, roses and other flowers, and movies of all
kinds. Their favorite pastimes are cooking, dancing, and arts and crafts of
every possible variety, from basket weaving to pottery.
Dogs dislike hurting other people's feelings, so they will go out of their
way to be polite to people, at least to their faces. They don't like losing
control of their emotions, as they are embarrassed by any big emotional
outpouring and will try to avoid such incidents. They also have a strong
sense of social justice and enjoy backing unpopular causes, especially
those for which there is little or no chance of success in the near future!

Year of the Pig
Pigs are generally cheerful people who enjoy the more physical recreations
in life. The favorite color of Pig people is dark blue, and their
corresponding gemstones are lapis lazuli, coral and beryl. Pigs like
makeup, lotions and perfumes, bathroom accessories and, true to type, all
sorts of delicious and exotic foods. They enjoy pampering their bodies in
their spare time, as well as shopping, the theater, and going to parties.
Pigs dislike being forced to rein in their appetites or limit their menus
for any reason, whether starvation or just the occasional diet. They also
hate conflict of all kinds, as it disrupts their daily routines and keeps
them from their habitual activities. They also have an uncontrollable
aversion to breaking the law, even when it's justified on their part.
Likes & Dislikes · Western Horoscope

Aries
Aries people like being liked by others, as well as the best wines,
personalized license plates, lots of money to throw around, new clothes,
roses, exotic food with interesting garnishes, personalized gifts in
general, presents wrapped in intriguing packages, books, and sparkling gems
of every color in the rainbow, especially those worth a lot of money.
Aries people dislike being ignored, physical restrictions, being placed
last rather than first in any assessment of physical or mental prowess,
feeling hungry, anyone who performs better than they do at a given task,
old things that are worn and shabby, second-hand stuff, having to wait for
anything that they feel is theirs by right of conquest, and bland food
served in an unappetizing manner.

Taurus
Taurus people like a soft, sensual surfaces, sensual pleasures of all
kinds, a good bank balance and other forms of financial security, certainty
and well versed routines, gifts of value attractively wrapped and promptly
delivered, savoring the moment of pleasure after a good meal but before
leaving the table, and in general doing the same thing over and over again.
Taurus people dislike being disturbed at any task since it disrupts their
concentration, change for its own sake, the disruption of their precious
daily routines, lending things to others and not getting them back in a
prompt manner, being told to hurry up when they have set their own pace for
themselves with regard to a particular task, and sleeping in strange beds
in far towns while traveling.

Gemini
Gemini people enjoy being free to move around, the excitement of travel,
talking, telephones, gadgets, instant food, acting as "devil's advocate,"
doing several things at once, knowledge, information, acting quickly on
decisions, variety, novelty, change, company and being among people,
pseudonyms, and getting to the bottom of things.
Gemini people dislike listening to endless complaints, regimentation and
order, not knowing what's going on, wasting time, being kept waiting,
making irrevocable commitments, being defeated at any sort of contest or
game (even if it's only for recreation), fixed ideas not susceptible to
their advice, and having to concentrate on only one thing for any long
period of time.

Cancer
Cancer people like anyone who loves his or her mother, sentimental and
family keepsakes, gourmet food, shopping trips, history, especially family
genealogy, any demonstration of affection such as flowers, a birthday card
on the right date, the company of other people, a calm working atmosphere,
and any sort of close and affectionate physical contact.
Cancer people dislike any tiny criticism of their homemaking skills, having
to handle a crisis by themselves without support from their loved ones,
being pressured to take part in a conversation that they don't understand
or don't care about, anyone who refuses their cooking or just doesn't like
it, and people who forget important names and dates, like birthdays or
anniversaries.

Leo
Leo people like physical activity, anything that promises pleasure, being
creative, receiving birthday cards, beautifully wrapped personalized gifts,
silks, satins, gold, receiving thanks, an appreciative audience, sincere
compliments, children and pets, unusual food and new recipes, exotic
drinks, luxury furnishings, and high quality fashionable clothes.
Leo people dislike physical pain or damage of any sort, sedentary or indoor
activities that don't involve muscular exertion, being blatantly ignored or
having their opinion discounted, being upstaged, lies and deceit of any
kind, being laughed at or made fun of in public, being told something they
don't know at an inopportune moment, and one-upmanship of any kind.

Virgo
Virgo people like making lists, a well-stocked medicine cabinet, self-improvement courses, punctuality, mimicking others, grooming themselves,
taking showers, using nice soaps, dealing with details (no matter how
minute or unimportant), tiny animals, helping others, and wearing well-tailored clothes in muted colors and textures.
Virgos dislike crowds and noise, brash and unruly people, slang, vulgarity,
slovenliness, dirty surfaces, people who whine and complain a lot, sitting
still for a long time while doing nothing constructive, disrupted
schedules, lids left off boxes or tops off toothpaste, being obligated to
others, people who move their personal things about, hypocrisy and deceit,
any admission of weakness or failure, and bright primary colors.

Libra
Libra people like pleasing surroundings, getting notes and flowers, a good
argument, being fussed over, being admired, people running errands for
them, credit cards, having people around, attending to smallest and most
minute of details, being of service to others, sensible tailored clothes of
all shapes and sizes, and muted or subtle colors and textures.
Libra people dislike loud arguments, confused or confusing situations,
sloppiness (especially in public), ugly or uncomfortable situations or
places, being pressured to make up their mind on anything, being told it is
up to them to make a change in the way that they conduct their lives, and
any criticism of their chosen partner or project of the moment, whatever it
may be.

Scorpio
Scorpio people like strenuous activity in the service of a good idea or
strong emotion, the unraveling of mysteries (or the creation of their own
mysteries in return), secrets whether known to them or unknown to them,
winning at any cost, being acknowledged the undisputed champion of
anything, and the comfort of their own homes.
Scorpio people dislike being analyzed or pigeonholed in any way by anyone
(whether a professional psychoanalyst or merely an armchair amateur), being
asked personal questions about sensitive topics, people who know more than
they do about any subject, new acquaintance who offer too many compliments
all at once, and having to trust a stranger with anything that they
consider important enough to keep secure.

Sagittarius
Sagittarius people like unlimited freedom of action to do what they please,
alternative or unusual ideas, being on the move all the time, plentiful
food and drink, perfumes and beauty aids of any kind, gambling, raffles and
lotteries of all kinds (the more chancy the better), loud parties with lots
of new and interesting people, and recreational flirting with those
aforementioned people.
Sagittarius people dislike the disapproval of others, making promises that
they suspect that they won't be able or inclined to keep in the end, being
too safe, secure, or confined, administrative details or routines of any
sort that keep them tied down or penned in, tight clothes that limit their
freedom of movement, and above all having their basic honesty doubted by
others for any unmerited reason.

Capricorn
Capricorn people like hot, simple food, antiques, history, duties and
responsibilities, not being pressured by others, having plenty of
unconditional love, lots of personal privacy and "me time," that which is
regarded as the best of anything, membership of an exclusive club, home and
family, personalized gifts, new books, and expensive gemstones (in this
last they are not, of course, unique!).
Capricorn people dislike untidiness and disorder of all kinds, being teased
(even in good humor or among friends), humdrum familiarity with their
immediate environment or surroundings, surprises (no matter how
beneficial), new ideas or approaches to old problems, loneliness, being
made to feel useless or incompetent, and being embarrassed in public.

Aquarius
Aquarius people like fame and recognition from crowds of total strangers,
thinking about themselves and their personal goals, personal privacy,
rainbows, dreams, magic, change for its own sake, eccentricity, surprises,
credit cards, telling others what needs to be done and then watching them
get on with it, weird friends and acquaintances, and living within their
means despite the many temptations which constantly surround them every
waking moment.
Aquarius people dislike emotion and intimacy, people who show off
constantly and try to be the center of attention, being taken for granted,
being pinned down in any way, any kind of hard sell, violence and fighting,
making loans or borrowing money from other people, respect for conventional
authority, revealing their own ulterior motives to others, and senseless or
purposeless extravagance of any sort.

Pisces
Pisces people like seafood, champagne, organic foods of all kinds, romantic
places, sunsets over the sea, mountain vistas, waterfalls, ponds and water
lilies, background music, poetry, people who need their kindness and
understanding, mystical settings, candles, incense, being loved and wanted,
freedom to drift along from moment to moment, and their own uninterrupted
personal privacy.
Pisces people dislike bright, noisy, crowded, popular places and dirty,
ugly, garish objects, being told to get a grip on things and to stop being
so absent-minded, stiff or otherwise restrictive clothing, all forms of
legally constituted authorities telling them what to do or how to behave,
and the wrong people knowing too much about their private affairs.
