Tailgating Foods for Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo and Virgo

By Judi Vitale
Provided by Tarot.com

Most of them really are avid football crazies, but some of them come just for the food! In the wacky, way-out world of football fandom, tailgaters have become more than just a bunch of football lovers grabbing pre-game eats. They’ve evolved their food fetishes into a pure art form. Here are some of the zodiac signs’ faves:

Aries (March 21 to April 19)
Hot-blooded Aries will want to get fully hyped before every game. People born under this fierce sign really believe the sound of them screaming “DEE-FENCE” at the top of their lungs is the very force that drives their team to victory. Certainly, such an onerous responsibility requires fortification! They’ll go for the most radically spiced chili available, washed down with inhuman amounts of black coffee … and maybe a bit of beer to cool it down!

Taurus (April 20 to May 20)
The very fact that the people born as bulls stubbornly refuse to cheer for anyone but their favorite team will dictate their pre-game behavior. Taurus is a closet worrier, and there will be no consoling them if their team should do anything but trounce the opposition. Something almost bite-sized, yet substantial, is going to do the trick here. They’re thinking steak-stuffed potato skins … and a bottle or two of their favorite brew to keep things mellow.

Gemini (May 21 to June 20)
Gemini likes football for two basic reasons. The strategy behind it is mentally stimulating, and it’s a social event that provides numerous networking opportunities. Look for the people born under the sign of the twins to be loitering around the finger food and dips. They don’t want to have to make a big commitment, should a fellow fan begin to get boring over steaks or burgers. They won’t want to pick a team, either -- in case they offend someone influential. Sounds like chicken wings would be a good pick here, with lots of hot and greasy dipping sauce … and a little lager!

Cancer (June 21 to July 22)
To say that Cancer has put a lot of time and thought into what to bring to the tailgate party is a gross understatement. SUVs and campers equipped with fold-down mini-kitchens and kettle grills belong to people born under the sign of the crab. Their food of choice, though, will speak of the simplicity of the football game experience. Homey, simple stick-to-the-ribs comfort food feels best, and every Cancer knows that. Hot dogs and baked beans … weenies and beanies … or whatever you want to call them, will taste awfully good when Cancer cooks them! The recipe, by the way, will probably include at least a splash of beer.

Leo (July 23 to Aug. 22)
You might expect the Leos in the crowd to prepare something regal, say a soufflé or a caviar-laced quiche. In reality, Leo can definitely get down and dirty when they’re getting the gridiron ready. Some things never change, though, and Leo will want to attract LOTS of attention. Hot or cold, golden-battered fried chicken might do it. If people don’t want to be so bold as to mooch some, they’re sure to gather just to watch the dramatic presentation. Leo might put on a show with a team-themed tablecloth, or a DVD of last year’s biggest plays running on the laptop … right next to the cooler filled with cold ones.

Virgo (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22)
Virgo cringes their way through a morning of watching the calorie count mount, but are too intent on pleasing people to even think of not being at the party. What does this health-conscious creature do, then? There’s plenty of advice to be given out, such as how fruit and mineral water would make a much better breakfast than ribs and french fries; but sometimes the statement gets made louder when it’s delivered without a word. People won’t know they’re eating healthy when Virgo plops down spinach dip in a sourdough bread bowl. Besides, there might be a dab of sour cream in there -- just for flavor -- and a little bit of suds on the side.

Tailgating Food for Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces