Who said the stars have to be aligned for you and your partner to get it on? When it comes to turning up the heat in the bedroom, your libido is not the only thing that plays a major role — your zodiac sign [1] does too. Apparently, some signs are likely to have more sex [2] as opposed to others, simply because they crave it more. And other signs are known to have sex that's unforgettable [3], hot, and fiery, leaving their partners wanting more (can you guess which one?). Curious where you stand? Here's the ranking of the signs' sex drives from greatest to smallest, according to astrologer Dossé-Via Trenou-Wells, founder of KnowTheZodiac and in-house astrologer for SexZodiac [4]. No matter what's written in the cosmos, take this as your sign to enjoy the pleasure you deserve.
— Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Known as the sex sign of the zodiac, Scorpios are ruled by their reproductive organs, so it's safe to say they're sitting sexy at No. 1. "That doesn't mean they'll get in bed with just anyone, though," Trenou-Wells tells POPSUGAR. "Scorpios are often super selective and have high standards, so you'll have to match their sexual and emotional intensity to be deemed as worthy."
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Ruled by Mars, the planet of action, Aries often thinks about sex. "Their libido and sex drive is quite high because they're an action-oriented, passionate sign," she says. "Sex is as natural to them as breathing, and sex with an Aries is an unforgettable, hot, and fiery experience that leaves their partners wanting more."
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
This sign loves passion and cuddling. Ruled by Venus, the planet of love, Taureans are all about sensual loving and romance. "Their sex drive undergoes periods of extremes — either they'll last all night long or they'll just want to spoon and cuddle the night away," Trenou-Wells says.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
The dreamer of the zodiac, Pisces loves romantic, all-consuming sexual and romantic experiences that help them escape from reality a bit [6]. "If their heart feels safe with you, they'll merge their body with yours, and you'll have an orgasmic experience," Trenou-Wells says. In fact, their sex drive may surprise you because they seem so innocent on the outside, but in reality, they can be beasts in the bedroom.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
This fiery lion sign loves having all eyes on them, especially in the bedroom. "If they're with a partner who knows how to charm, woo, and seduce them, their sexual libido will be through the roof," Trenou-Wells says. Leos also know how to amp up their partner's ego and keep their sex drive quite high, too, as they love showing off.
Cancer (June 20-July 22)
Sex comes naturally to a Cancer, although trust comes slowly. "If you're lucky enough to be trusted by a Cancer, you'll get an inside look at just how horny they can be and just how high their sexual libido is," Trenou-Wells says. The more intimately tied they are to their partner, the greater their sex drive is and the more focussed on their partner's pleasure they become. Great for those dating them, right?
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
While Saturn-ruled Capricorns get a reputation for always being so serious and dedicated to work, they also go hard in the bedroom. "Their legendary tenacity and perseverance pays off sexually because they can keep their stamina up longer than most zodiac signs," Trenou-Wells says.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Sagittarius is fiery and flirtatious, often ready to initiate a sexual experience just for fun. "Their drive and libido is therefore high, but because they can get bored easily, it's not always sustainable," Trenou-Wells explains. Knowing this, keeping sex interesting and trying new toys and tricks regularly are good ways to keep Sagittariuses interested.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Ruled by Mercury, the planet of communication, Geminis tend to be verbal communicators when having sex, so they will let their partners know when they're feeling turned on and when they just want their own space. "Their sex drive and libido can therefore be hot and cold at times, but when they're in the mood, it's an unstoppable force of nature," Trenou-Wells says.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Virgos are highly sexual beings, but they're often in their own heads, thinking of their to-do list. "This makes it harder for them to be fully present with their partner in a consistent way," Trenou-Wells says. "Sometimes they put sex on the back-burner, which only causes them to become sexually frustrated." But when they prioritise sex, the wild side of Virgo comes out.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Libras are more of the hopeless romantic type than the sex fanatic type. "They're great in bed, but they prefer to feel balance rather than extreme emotions, so their sex drive is more even-keeled than other zodiac signs," Trenou-Wells explains. It'll never be totally lacking, but it also won't be banging on the door at all times.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
An Aquarius is often so lost in their thoughts that they don't always prioritise sex, which can push their libido to the lower end if they're too preoccupied. "They make love with their minds first, so although they do have a strong libido and sex drive, it's not always the main thing they focus on in relationships," Trenou-Wells says. They'd get turned on by an intellectual debate, though, so maybe use that for foreplay.
