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Fire signs -

On the right or wrong side of the law, the fire signs (Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius) love the limelight. They are likely to get involved in something high-profile, although non-violent.

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Aries (March 21–April 19) -

The first sign of the zodiac, Aries is a bold and charismatic leader. With fire in their belly, however, Aries babies also have a tendency to be impulsive.

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Aries (March 21–April 19) -

People born in Aries may be impulsive, but they are also fearless and adventurous, making them popular candidates to engage in crime for hire.

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Sagittarius (November 22–December 21) -

As far as zodiac signs go, Sagittarius has a stronger criminal element to it than many of the others. Of all the crimes, Sags are most likely to commit theft or robbery.

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According to one article in The Sun, there was also a study that showed Sagittarians are the second most likely sign to become serial killers.

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Air signs - For all their great qualities, the air signs (Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius) do have a reputation for being sneaky. It will come as little surprise, then, that their forte is crimes of dishonesty.

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Gemini (May 21–June 21) -

Known for their chameleon-like personalities, Geminis are masters of deception. Of all the crimes, they are most likely to get involved in something dishonest.

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Gemini (May 21–June 21) -

The most likely crimes for a Gemini to commit include theft and fraud. Just like Leos, they are unlikely to become involved in anything violent.

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Libra (September 23–October 23) -

Also according to The Sun, Libras are more likely than any other sign to have a criminal record. They have a reputation for becoming involved in corruption.

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Libra (September 23–October 23) -

A Libra's penchant for criminal activity does not end with corruption, however: people born in Libra are also thought to dabble in drug-related crime more than other signs.

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Aquarius (January 20–February 18) -

Aquarians are the sign most likely to commit a revenge crime. They don't normally engage in violence though; instead they employ manipulation tactics to one-up their enemies.

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Aquarius (January 20–February 18) -

In addition to conning people from time to time, Aquarians also tend to enjoy engaging in intellectually stimulating crimes, such as hacking.

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Water signs -

With a reputation for being oversensitive, the water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces) are the most likely to commit a rage or passion-fueled crime.

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Cancer (June 22–July 22) -

According to some sources, Cancers are the most dangerous criminals in the zodiac. They have a tendency towards violent crimes, and are the most often arrested.

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Cancer (June 22–July 22) -

Although Cancerians may have a poor track record when it comes to violence, research also suggests that very few serial killers, if any, were born in Cancer.

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Leo (July 23–August 22) -

The ultimate attention-seeking sign, Leos will engage in just about anything, as long as people are watching. They'll often mingle with notorious criminals to ride the fame wave.

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Leo (July 23–August 22) -

Leos may be willing to commit a crime to gain celebrity status, but it's unlikely that crime will be violent; violence is not really present in Leo's nature.

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Scorpio (October 24–November 21) -

Famous for being exceptionally short-tempered and irritable, Scorpios are more likely than other signs to engage in crimes of passion.

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Scorpio (October 24–November 21) -

Just like their fellow water sign Cancer, Scorpio unfortunately has a tendency towards the more violent crimes. A Scorpio with a criminal streak may verge on sadistic.

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Pisces (February 19–March 20) -

Just like Scorpio, Pisces has a reputation for having a fiery temper that can sometimes get out of control. Spontaneous and reckless criminal activity is their forte.

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Pisces (February 19–March 20) -

With a violent streak to rival Sagittarius, research suggests that Pisces is one of the most likely signs to become a serial killer.

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Earth signs - And finally, the earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn). With the possible exception of Taurus, these signs tend towards the more carefully-planned, or even organized, crimes.

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Taurus (April 20–May 20) -

The sign of the bull, Taurus is considered the most unpredictable sign. Endlessly temperamental, many consider Taurus to be one of the more dangerous signs of the zodiac.

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Taurus (April 20–May 20) -

Sources suggest that if a Taurus is to get involved in a crime, whatever that crime may be, they are more likely to act alone than as part of a ring.

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Virgo (August 23–September 22) -

Known for their impressive rigor and attention to detail, Virgos make very clever and organized criminals. These aren't your average opportunists.

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Virgo (August 23–September 22) -

Never one to love the limelight, Virgo is unlikely to get involved in any high-profile crime. Burglary or cybercrime is more their forte.

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Capricorn (December 22–January 19) -

Also a very organized and meticulous sign, Capricorns are always on top of things, which allows them to be more versatile when pursuing a life of crime.

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Capricorn (December 22–January 19) -

Caps are more likely than other signs to become involved in organized crime, but more often than not they don't like to get their hands dirty.

Sources: (Britannica) (The Sun)

See also: Your biggest fear, according to your star sign

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