Which Star Signs Make the Best Fathers?

Okay, so not every man takes naturally to fathering. But most manage to do a pretty good job of it once they discover their own special area of expertise. Here’s where we think each of the 12 Star Signs excel most as fathers and who’s best at what!

BEST MOTIVATOR DAD: ARIES

Awakening a child’s inner hero, and instilling them with the courage to take a few risks in standing up for themselves and what they believe in, is an important responsibility of every good father. No man is better than an Aries at encouraging his kids’ healthy fighting spirit and sense of can-do. So we’re awarding him the title of best motivator dad.

BEST PROVIDER DAD: TAURUS

Because material security is exceptionally important to them, most Earth Sign dads do a very good job of bringing in the money and providing their kids with sustenance and shelter. But as the most financially astute and also the biggest foodie, the Taurus father stands out as the one most able to give his family an outstandingly high level of material comfort and wellbeing.

BEST FUN DAD: GEMINI

Everyone loves a fun dad. This is the type who avoids the heavy handed approach to fathering in favor of giving his kids a truly enjoyable childhood. He’s willing to go easy on rules and discipline, is a bit of a joker, and knows how to communicate effectively with his children on their own level. The Gemini father ticks all of these boxes and more!

BEST PROTECTIVE DAD: CANCER

Protecting their offspring from harm and danger comes instinctively to every father, but none more so than to a Cancer father. As the kind of dad who is actively involved in every aspect of his kids’ lives with a careful eye on their safety and wellbeing, he wants his children to feel secure both emotionally and materially, and he’ll go the extra mile to make this happen.

MOST GENEROUS DAD: LEO

It’s a father’s prerogative to spoil his kids and nobody does a better job of this than a Leo! Because a Leo dad sees his child as a mini extension of himself, he longs to give them all those things he would have liked when he was young, but somehow missed out on. Generously showering his brood with the best money can buy makes a Leo man – and his kids – blissfully happy!

MOST CONSCIENTIOUS DAD: VIRGO

As the biggest perfectionist of the Zodiac, a Virgo man tries to fulfill all his responsibilities in life to the very utmost of his capabilities – and not least when it comes to his paternal duties. Because he wants to get every little detail right, he’ll devour all the fathering manuals to learn the best child rearing methods and techniques. For this reason Virgo takes the prize for most conscientious dad.

MOST FAIR-MINDED DAD: LIBRA

Every good father wants to appear reasonable and just, but that’s easier for some than others. Because a Libra dad was born under the Sign of the Balance, he’s scrupulously careful about treating his children even-handedly and never favoring one over another. He won’t judge them without listening to their side of the story and he’s always ready to negotiate, which in our book makes him the most fair-minded dad.

MOST COURAGEOUS DAD: SCORPIO

It’s important for kids to be able to look up to their father as strong and brave (after all, no-one wants a wimp for a dad!) So in awarding the title of most courageous dad, we’re rating the twelve Star Signs by their ability to victoriously overcome the tough challenges, blows and setbacks of life without whining or giving in – and here Scorpio surely deserves top marks.

MOST HONEST DAD: SAGITTARIUS

Lack of integrity is the biggest deal breaker when it comes to winning a kid’s trust and confidence – although being honest at all times is something many dads find hard to do. But the child of a Sagittarius father will never have reason to lose faith in him because they can always rely on him to tell them the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, however uncomfortable that may be.  

MOST DEPENDABLE DAD: CAPRICORN

No matter how wonderful he is in every other way, if a father isn’t reliable he’s likely to fail the ‘good dad’ test. Dependability may not be the most exciting of fathering qualities, yet it’s by far the most important for a child’s emotional and material security. No dad takes his responsibilities more seriously than a Capricorn, and for this reason he’s the least likely to let his kids down.

COOLEST DAD: AQUARIUS

As the most forward thinking of all the Star Signs, Aquarius takes a progressive approach to fathering, eschewing traditional ideas about what it means to be a good dad. He’s abreast of the very latest parenting trends, is happy to role swap when necessary, and would rather be a friend to his kids than a strict authoritarian. So for all of this, he clearly wins the title of ‘daddy cool’.

KINDEST HEARTED DAD: PISCES

What’s the best kind of father a child could have in life? A rich one, a clever one – or perhaps one whose biggest asset is simply his big-heartedness. The dads most valued by their kids are the ones who show them the most kindness, express the most empathy, and are the most understanding and forgiving. Because a Pisces father loves his children unconditionally, he’s capable of all these things and more.

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