Sharing a home with someone other than your partner or best friend can feel like walking on a tightrope (okay, that can be true in the aforementioned scenarios, too). But, if you've just moved to a new place or you're desperate to split your rent, living with someone is just a fact of life. And, for every person who claims that they can live with anyone, there are a dozen others who know their limits and strengths as a roommate — these are the people who have probably read up on their sign.
In the same way that someone's sign can clue us into their dating life or communication style, so, too, can it reveal how they'll behave when you live under the same roof. Of course, you won't be able to tell if someone's going to skip out on the rent based on their sign, but you might get a better idea of how they handle conflict and what kind of boundaries they might set.
So, astrology might not help you select the perfect roomie. It could, however, reflect the kind of relationship you'll have with them.
Read on to learn more about what it's like to live with each Zodiac sign.
Aries
Rooming with a Ram? Brace yourself for many fiery (and most likely loud) interactions. You'll quickly learn that, from an Aries' point of view, arguing is a means of settling differences and finding solutions — not necessarily an expression of deep-seated anger. If you can let impassioned emotions roll off your back, you'll rarely lock horns.
Why they're good roomie material: If you don't mind things a little loud, Rams can be seriously fun — they'll shake you out of your end-of-day funk and distract you with a random subject they want to debate or a new board game they found on the street.
Why they'll make you want to live alone: Often referred to as the "youngest sibling" of the Zodiac, Aries don't love to share. The lines around whose chargers are whose and which of you bought that pint of Talenti could get very blurry.
Taurus
Peaceful, loyal Bulls make some of the best friends. Your way into their heart is as simple as making it clear that you care about your apartment as much as they do. This affinity for their home base also means being very ready and willing to share your common spaces.
Why they're good roomie material: Feel like spending a night in, possibly one featuring takeout and a tearjerker? What do you know, so is your roommate. Taureans mastered the low-key hangout long ago — and they'd love for you to join.
Why they'll make you want to live alone: Mess with a Bull's routine and you'll know the meaning of a hard stare. Your Taurean roomie will never start a full-on fight, but they will hold a grudge if you move their keys once.
Gemini
This roommate wants to get to know you. Once you've covered the basics (your hometown, career, likes, and dislikes), they'll move on to a more in-depth line of questioning — it's likely to never end. So, if you wanted a new best friend, live with a Gemini. If you're on the quieter side, prepare to come out of your shell.
Why they're good roomie material: This ultra-communicative sign will never shut you out or make you feel silly for asking about something. No issue is too small for a Gemini to avoid discussing it.
Why they'll make you want to live alone: As fun as it can be to live with someone who's always down to chat, Gems' seemingly endless amounts of energy might be too much if you like to just chill out when you're home.
Cancer
Stay on a Cancer's good side and you've got a new "mom" friend in the making, the kind that makes an elaborate dinner every so often "just for the heck of it" and always takes your side when you tell them about your work drama. This sign is as protective of their friends as they are of their home, placing a premium on security.
Why they're good roomie material: Their respect for boundaries is second to none. Sensitive Cancers simultaneously understand the importance of opening up to others and of taking time for yourself when you need.
Why they'll make you want to live alone: Cancers can be difficult to read, especially if you catch them in a bad mood. Rather than share what's really bothering them, they're likely to shut down and withdraw into their shell.
Leo
You might feel like you're flying around and around the sun when your housemate is a Leo: On one hand, you can bask in the warmth of their generosity and energy, but on the other, if you slip up you might get burned. It's no coincidence that this fire is ruled by the sun.
Why they're good roomie material: There's always something fabulous going on in the world of Leo. That might specifically mean hearing about juicy office gossip or whirlwind romance, but either way you have ample opportunity for vicarious thrills through your leonine roomie.
Why they'll make you want to live alone: Leos like to drive the narrative or, as critics might put it, they can be "bossy." Their roar is usually worse than their bite, but what a roar it can be.
Virgo
The sign of Virgo is often represented by a Mother Nature type of figure. And your Virgo roommate will emulate that character from all angles: They'll probably fill the space with Insta-worthy plants, but they'll also lay down the law around recycling and chores. If you love structure as much as this earth sign does, you'll be great match.
Why they're good roomie material: It's a common misconception that all Virgos are neat freak nags, but it's the rare Virgo who doesn't take some amount of solace in putting things in order. In other words, your apartment will be kept pretty tidy.
Why they'll make you want to live alone: Virgos can be pretty, er, tightly wound — and even if that doesn't directly affect your living situation, you may hear their every gripe about their everyday annoyances.
Libra
Living with a Libra can be like rooming with Carrie Bradshaw: You'll never be bored, the place will look fashionable, but you might not get a word in edgewise. Libras are classic air signs who love to chat and surround themselves with beautiful things but can struggle in the more practical areas of life (cough, chores).
Why they're good roomie material: Since this Venus-ruled sign thrives in visually appealing spaces, your Libran roommate will likely enhance your place's decor and overall aesthetic when they move in.
Why they'll make you want to live alone: A big part of sharing your house with someone else is knowing when to compromise and when to put your foot down. But, with a Libra for a roommate, you may have a hard time getting them to make any kind of concrete decision.
Scorpio
Wait, you have a roommate? Given most Scorpios' tendency to live by their own schedules and keep to themselves, you could easily go a few weeks without seeing your housemate at all. And, when you do run into them, you probably swap warm — but, let's face it, kind of detached — hellos then continue on your way. A Scorp roommate will never ignore you, but they will make it clear their circle of friends is full already.
Why they're good roomie material: If your ideal roommate situation is of the "two ships passing in the night" variety, living with a Scorp will bring you pretty close to that ideal.
Why they'll make you want to live alone: You probably won't have that warm and fuzzy, BFFs-by-chance roommate setup that the sitcoms make such a big fuss over.
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Sagittarius
Living with a Sagittarius means living with a mingler, an absent-minded scholar, and a shameless flirt rolled into one. They love spur of the moment plans and new people. Setting boundaries might be difficult at first, depending on the kind of relationship you want with your roomie, but good-humored Sags are usually happy to cooperate.
Why they're good roomie material: They'll never leave you out. Archers are big joiners and they're quick to include everyone in their general vicinity in their wild (but usually very fun) schemes.
Why they'll make you want to live alone: There's a unique type of clutter that Sags bring with them — prepare to have to step over and around their abandoned projects and toys (see: half-made Pinterest crafts, a pair of unused skis).
Capricorn
This hard-working earth sign is as consistent and disciplined as they come. You'll never run out of toilet paper and you'll get a week's notice before any visitors come over. You'll also, probably, only get brief glimpses of your roommate's dry sense of humor, unless you knew each other before moving in.
Why they're good roomie material: Give a Goat a rule and they'll follow it. Ultra-responsible Caps keep their promises and kind comforting in following a set order and schedule. The trash will always be taken out.
Why they'll make you want to live alone: Caps can be businesslike in even their most casual interactions, which means little to no small talk and almost definitely no interest in your life outside of the house's needs.
Aquarius
We can't be sure, but we're willing to bet that the "wacky" roommate trope was inspired by an Aquarius. This air sign is sociable, but hard to get to know. They have a quirky sense of humor, but can turn serious in the blink of an eye. You'll never be bored around them, but you might be confused.
Why they're good roomie material: There's something charmingly off-putting about Aquarians' approach to small talk. Sure, they might chat with you about the weather, but they're more likely to bring up the science behind obsolete modes of photography.
Why they'll make you want to live alone: Water Bearers aren't necessarily known for their spontaneity, but they're still ruled by Uranus, the planet of invention and change, which could make itself known in their erratic schedules or selective adherence to the house rules.
Pisces
Living with a Pisces can feel like you're rooming with an old sage and your younger sibling all at once. They're just as happy to provide you with wise advice as they are to listen with wonder as you describe your day at work. This extremely sincere sign is often dismissed as gullible, but don't sell them short (watch them negotiate your rent hike and you'll see what we mean).
Why they're good roomie material: Somehow, they're always around when you need a shoulder to cry on. As the great empaths of the Zodiac, Pisces tend to find it personally fulfilling to care for others.
Why they'll make you want to live alone: On the flip side, a Pisces can get so far into their own feelings that you'll want to help, but they'd rather ride the emotional wave alone than feel like they're burdening you.