This Is Probably Your Worst Habit, Based on Your Zodiac Sign
Everyone has at least one bad habit. It's something that makes us human, and recognizing our own worst traits gives us something to work on and a better self to strive toward.
When we reflect on our own, we recognize just how predictable we are, because it feels like those bad habits are fully laid out by our zodiac signs. It's slightly annoying to have so much of our personalities guided by the stars, but it also makes astrology a helpful tool for better understanding ourselves. If your zodiac sign also describes you to a T, scroll down to your sign below to learn more about its worst habits.
Aries (March 21 – April 19): Acting Without Thinking
If Aries wasn't as impulsive and impatient as they are, chances are they wouldn't have cut to the front of the line to become the first sign of the zodiac. They're always the first to act, finding themselves easily bored and jumping at the opportunity to try something new or instigate change. They also hate to lose out or get left behind, but moving to action before actually considering the consequences or learning more often gets them in trouble. Still, even when being overeager comes back to bite them, they rarely ever learn from their mistake.
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Taurus (April 20 – May 20): Stubbornness
Taurus really is a sign as stubborn as their representative animal, the bull. Because they're so dependable and often right about things, they teach themselves that they're always right about things, which just isn't humanly possible. Once they've set their minds to something, it's nearly impossible to make them budge. This can be especially challenging when they've backed the wrong team or are refusing to adapt given new information. They simply love to be right, and they're not ones to ever give up.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20): Being a Gossip
Gemini is ruled by Mercury, the planet of communication, and they take this planetary guidance very seriously. When it comes to their relationships, they love to listen nearly as much as they love to talk—especially when the conversation gets juicy. They're known as social butterflies who tend to flit about between groups, and since they're a bit nosy, they're equally talented on picking up and spreading around gossip. Further, they're more concerned with the excitement of the discussion than the actual truth of it.
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Cancer (June 21 – July 22): Taking Everything Personally
Cancers may try to act tough and secure, but underneath it all, they're one of the most sensitive signs of the zodiac. They feel all of their many emotions very intensely, and that includes the hurt they experience when they don't feel fully accepted or liked. Any kind of direct criticism is likely to send them into a tailspin, but they also have a tendency to twist people's words, taking something personally or as an attack, even when they weren't really being discussed in the first place. They also can't handle teasing, no matter how playful, so it's often best to be direct and positive with a Cancer.
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Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22): Vanity
Anyone who knows Leo knows they love to be the star of the show, but there's a point at which that confidence and boldness transforms into vanity and egocentrism. A Leo's sense of self is as big as they come, so they can become extremely image-focused and shallow, as well as selfish. There are times they can become so concerned with their own wants and needs that they completely forget about those of other people. They can also convince themselves that they're the best at everything, exhibiting unearned expertise in things they know nothing about, making fools of themselves in the process.
Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sep. 22): Being Overly Critical
Virgos have earned their reputations for being detail-oriented perfectionists. Demanding that everything is just right is all well and good until they start placing that unrealistic expectation on other people. Virgos can be very hard to please, and they're not afraid to dole out (often unsolicited) criticism, even when it leans harsh rather than constructive. They're just being honest, but when no one asked, it's usually better that they just keep their mouth shut.
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Libra (Sep. 23 – Oct. 22): Always People-Pleasing
Sociable and friendly Libras just want to be everyone's best friend. They do what they can to promote peace and balance among others, forgetting to reflect on how they are treated in return. These people-pleasing tendencies usually result in Libra doing whatever it takes and making plenty of sacrifices in order to make other people happy, losing themselves and a sense of authentic identity in the process. At the end of the day, they can feel like chameleons who completely mold themselves to the people they're with.
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Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21): A Thirst for Revenge
We talk a lot about how Scorpios are misunderstood and unfairly judged, but when it comes to the sign's highly tuned need for revenge, they're not playing around. It goes back to the importance of their relationships. Because they're so loyal and their trust is difficult to earn, they take betrayal of that trust extremely seriously. They rarely forgive, and will even go so far as to exact revenge on those who have hurt them. In their minds, it's precisely what the other party deserves, even if it may seem extreme from an outside perspective.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21): Being Overly Blunt
In the famous words of Buffy the Vampire Slayer's Cordelia Chase, "Tact is just not saying true stuff. I'll pass." Similarly, most optimistic and adventurous Sagittarians rarely consider tact. They can be honest to a fault, often to the point of rudeness, because they simply blurt out what they're thinking, without considering whether it will be seen as hurtful or insensitive. Sags don't focus too much on how they're perceived by others, and despite their confidence and positivity, they can be clueless in certain social situations.
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Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19): Always Putting Work First
If Capricorns are known for just one thing, it's being workaholics. They're eager to succeed in life and feel the best way to get there is to be all work and no play. They struggle with balance—if they even consider it at all—and often create even more work for themselves because they don't trust others to do the job as well as they would. Many Capricorns consider others lazy simply for wanting a life outside of their career or academics. It's no surprise, then, that so many burn themselves out, but keep on going regardless.
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Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18): Unpredictability
There are very few things that are predictable about Aquarius, aside from the fact that you never know what they're going to do next. Because they're so spontaneous and don't hold high regard for established conventions, guessing their next move is usually a fool's errand. They might change their mind suddenly, abandoning plans and leaving others in the dust. They always have a justification that makes sense to them, but will rarely make sense to others until their explain themselves, which can make it difficult for anyone who might rely on them.
Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20): Being Avoidant
it's not unusual for Pisces to spend the majority of their time in a daydream, and one of the reasons they love to get lost in their imaginations is to ignore the demands of the real world. They prefer to avoid conflict and difficult feelings at all times, preferring escapism and distraction over actually addressing the problem at hand. In relationships with others, they'll try to smooth things over and pretend everything is fine, even when glaring issues arise, before retreating back into a comfortable space.
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