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Manifesting love, one paw at a time: How pets and the stars are guiding modern dating
What Your Pet Really Thinks About Your Love Life (Tarot Says a Lot)
Tinder blends cosmic intuition, modern manifestation, and furry sidekick energy to help singles find emotionally aligned matches. Because when it comes to dating, your pet always knows first.
Today’s dating is more intentional, a little magical, and a lot more meaningful. According to the app:
• 16% of singles are turning to Tarot to guide their love life
• 30% of Gen Z and millennials check a match’s star sign before the first date
• Mentions of “Do you have a pet?” are up 7.6% in India this year
• Nearly 20% of internationally surveyed singles reported they are creating vision boards to manifest everything from Golden Retriever love (44%) to Black Cat energy (23%)
To tap into this new love frequency, Tinder India teamed up with Tarot reader Jeevika Sharma for a one-of-a-kind reading — but with your pet in the client chair.
A Pet-Led Tarot Reading: What’s Really Going On With Your Human’s Love Life?
If your pet could talk (and knew their way around a Tarot deck), here’s what they’d want to know:
• Is my human ready to cuddle — or still emotionally chasing squirrels?
• Who’s the next person bringing treats into our life, and will I like them?
What’s blocking my human from finding “the one”? Can I help (besides being cute, obviously)?
• Will their next relationship include me on the adventures — or am I headed back to doggy daycare?
• What red flags should I bark at if someone new shows up?
Your Pet’s Tarot forecast, sign by sign (Psst, Jeevika also dropped ready-to-use the app’s Bio inspo, because 25% of singles say a funny or interesting bio is a major dating green flag)
♈ Aries
Your human’s finally slowing their roll — no more chasing squirrels at full speed. A familiar face (maybe a blast from the past?) might be bringing treats and charm soon.
Tinder Bio: “Manifest me if you can — but only if you’re cute.”
♉ Taurus
Heart wide open and eyes on the prize — mid-June brings someone new or maybe a friend-turned-flame. Bonus: you’re totally invited on the trip.
Tinder Bio: “Built for loyalty, fueled by drama.”
♊ Gemini
They’re learning that love needs more than charm. Their person might already be orbiting — just waiting for a sign (literally).
Tinder Bio: “All yours. Also, surprise other personalities included.”
♋ Cancer
Feelings? Big. Incoming match? Equally soft and dramatic — it’s a Cancer fairytale. You = emotional support animal and star of spa day Sundays.
Tinder Bio: “Sad. Please console me. (Might be my fault.)”
♌ Leo
Your human’s got main character energy — and they’re not chasing. Come June, someone worthy will try to win their heart.
App Bio: “King energy only. Earn your crown.”
♍ Virgo
Love = checklist complete. By September, someone incredible is walking in (and loving you too).
App Bio: “Flaws? Absolutely. Still a catch.”
♎ Libra
Romantic and ready, but a little karmic decluttering is needed. A sweet match might show up in May. Pack your daycare bag just in case.
App Bio: “Need a plus one (you’ll do all the work).”
♏ Scorpio
They love deep and lead hard — but a little surrender might bring their soulmate closer. Your leash? Already packed.
App Bio: “Running your life with love. (Probably.)”
♐ Sagittarius
Half wanderlust, half mushball. Love is here — but staying put is the real challenge. Expect mini breakups with the pet sitter.
App Bio: “Rover vibes, big heart, zero chill.”
♑ Capricorn
They act chill, but inside? Total softie. By July, someone new is joining the ride — hopefully with pet snacks.
App Bio: “High on drama. High on commitment.”
♒ Aquarius
Emotionally cool… until someone irresistible shows up. They’ll need to drop the mystery and open up — but you’re definitely on the guest list.
App Bio: “Clingy-ish. Won’t admit it.”
♓ Pisces
Once they release that past baggage, love will flow. By June, the one arrives — and you might spend a little time in daycare while they figure it out.
App Bio: “Soft heart. Strong vibes. Stay awhile.”
Q&A with Tinder’s Relationship Expert – Dr. Chandni Tugnait
Q: Is “good with pets” the new love language?
A: Absolutely. How someone treats their pet shows how they love — empathy, patience, emotional presence. Today, “dog dad energy” or “cat mom vibes” might just be the new love language.
How someone treats their pet is a powerful window into how they give (and receive) love. Patience, attention, and emotional attunement with pets usually translate into romantic relationships too. Being “good with pets” isn’t just a cute bonus anymore — it’s a real signal of empathy, responsibility, and emotional availability. Pets require presence and compassion, the same emotional toolkit needed for healthy love.
Q: Can attachment styles show up in how we treat our pets?
A: Totally. Anxious daters? Overpack the treat bag. Avoidants? Routine but distant. Secure? Calm, loving, and present.
Q: Can pets help spot emotionally available matches?
A: If someone lights up talking about their pet, shares their quirks in their bio, or plans pet-friendly dates — it’s a clue they’re emotionally tuned in. Pets need consistency and empathy, just like real relationships. Plus, if they care about your pet’s boundaries, chances are they’ll respect yours too — and that’s your person.
Q: Should “pet co-parenting potential” be a thing?
A: 100%. If someone respects your bond with your pet, that’s a huge indicator of emotional alignment.
Pet co-parenting isn’t just about splitting walks — it’s about shared values like patience, flexibility, and showing up. Signs someone’s ready? They ask thoughtful questions about your pet, embrace pet responsibilities without flinching, and respect your bond instead of competing with it. If walking your dog sounds exhausting to them, maybe co-parenting isn’t an option.
Q: Can pets reveal dating blind spots?
A: Oh yes. If someone only likes your pet when they’re behaving, ask yourself — do they only like the easy version of you?
Pets don’t perform. Watching how someone reacts to your pet’s hyper energy, fear, or stubbornness shows whether they’re really there for the messy, real moments — not just the highlight reel. If someone only likes your pet when they’re calm, it might be a mirror for how they handle the real you.
Q: Is “must love pets” more than a cute line?
A: It’s code for: respect my love language, my rituals, and my emotional rhythm.
“Must love pets” sounds cute, but it really points to shared emotional rhythms — loyalty, affection, patience, and care. If someone doesn’t get why your bond with your pet matters, they may not fully get how you love either. In today’s world, “must love pets” often translates to: respect my heart, my pace, and my peace.
Final Message (straight from your pet via Jeevika’s Tarot deck): “Trust your gut. Watch who brings peace — and who makes me bark. You deserve the kind of love that takes both of us on the walk.”
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