Thought Catalog

3 Zodiacs Who Manipulate Others Perfectly

Gemini 

When you couple your natural charm and charisma, with your cunning and precise intellect it’s a recipe for disaster… for whoever is giving you any pushback. You have the uncanny ability to be extremely convincing. For you, this often leads to success, as when you make an argument you tend to really hit home. Perhaps it’s because you present the facts in just the right order and light. You break things down in an entertaining way that just makes sense. Plus, there is always some truth to back what you’re saying, even if it is intentionally or unintentionally fragmented. This is how you are able to change people’s opinions, or get them to agree with your plans or shenanigans. Never underestimate your true power of persuasion. Being Mercury ruled, you possess the Magician and Lover energy from the tarot. You are a master at manipulating all types of energy, and can be kind of seductive about it. The gift of gab accompanies your sharp mind, and the sky’s the limit when it comes to getting people on your side.  

Scorpio 

Your allure is captivating, and you capture the attention of others, even when you are not actively engaging or trying. One thing is for sure, you know how to wield your natural mystique, allowing others to easily let their guards down while you secretly or unconsciously keep yours up. This also allows you to develop a deep sense of compassion and empathy. Whoever pours their heart out to you is likely to get a well-rounded response. Your emotional intelligence just feels into what their soul longs or yearns for. This information is actually pretty valuable. It not only allows you to make deeper connections but to manipulate your world on an emotional level. Everyone from romantic partners, co-workers, bosses, friends, family, etc. can easily fall for your spell. You have the ability to appeal to their feeling nature. You also tend to be more fixated or obsessed with getting what you want, so when you mix the two together it gets rather tempting to do so. The best partners are keen to your tactics and will call you out or hold you accountable. That being said, your power of seduction is especially unmatched, with both passionate Mars and mysterious Pluto as rulers. You have this brilliant way of uncovering truths, and using them to your advantage. 

Capricorn 

Your head is always in the game. This tactful and strategic way of thinking always keeps you one step ahead. From this vantage point you become a master of manipulation. Perhaps it’s your reliable, capable and practical thought process, but other people have this way of believing that you know best. Capricorn always has a plan and knows exactly what to do! For this reason, you often gain a lot of power— some would even say you often have the upper hand. You move your pawns in a methodical and unapologetic way, therefore stacking the odds in your favor. Out of the entire zodiac, you get accused of “using” people the most. However, you certainly don’t see it that way. Due to your unfound wisdom, you understand that some relationships (especially business ones) are mutually beneficial until they’re not. You don’t see the value in spending time or resources on someone or something that has run its course. Ruled by steady and stoic Saturn when you are committed to something, you don’t give up. Pairing your consistency with your analytical skills, you eventually and inevitably obtain what you were after– even when others and society label it as impossible, you dear Capricorn, can make it happen.