Each Zodiac Sign’s Biggest Fears

Aries: Fear of failure

Because this sign always wants to be first and the best at everything, they may come to develop a fear of failure. Since they feel so much pressure to succeed internally, they may begin to feel afraid of jumping into new relationships or careers because there is the possibility that they may fail. They can also feel intensely afraid of receiving disappointment from others, and they can come to view other’s disappointment in them as a direct reflection of their inability to succeed.

Taurus: Fear of the unknown

Tauruses are afraid of the unknown—or in other words, the fear of change. Trying to uproot a Taurus from what they know as comfortable and safe can be a tricky challenge. This is because this sign may refuse to give up on the past or remain apprehensive about the changes that can occur in the future simply because they are unwilling to step into the unknown. They may give up many new and exciting opportunities because of this. 

Gemini: Fear of boredom

This dual personality sign fears boredom and monotony. They are driven by excitement, spontaneity, and impulsiveness, and they are likely always on the move in order to avoid feelings of boredom. Thus, there is nothing a Gemini would fear more than waking up each day and reliving the past. Their worst fear is living through a monotonous, structured, and organized routine every single day for the rest of their lives.

Cancer: Fear of heartbreak

Cancers are one of the most sentimental and romantic signs, and they also have a lot of love, empathy, and compassion to give. But because of this, Cancers also have a deep-rooted fear that when they do share this love with others, they will be rejected or have their feelings unreciprocated. This can make Cancers bottle up their feelings instead of being brave by opening up and telling someone how they feel. 

Leo: Fear of losing admiration and respect

Because Leos base their self-esteem on approval from others, they are bound to lose their sense of self-worth when they have lost the admiration and respect of the people closest to them. This process can also leave Leos questioning if they did anything wrong or if there is something wrong with them. Leos have always wanted to be admired and loved by everyone, and the prospect of not being in the spotlight anymore can be very scary—it’s bound to keep them up at night.

Virgo: Fear of chaos

Virgos are meticulously perfectionistic, and they like to have order in their homes, workplace, and relationships. They like having order and routine in their lives, as it brings structure and a sense of calm to their days. A Virgo feels more at peace when they know that their lives have been sorted out and perfectly planned in front of them. Thus, Virgos fear chaos because it brings a sense of unpredictability to their lives. 

Libra: Fear of missing out 

Libras have a fear of missing out, and they may become overly anxious when they see other people experiencing things that they are not experiencing. This means that a Libra’s biggest fear is also a Libra’s biggest regret—they may feel regret for missing out on new and exciting opportunities, new chances at finding social connections, or attending a memorable event. Thus, Libras stay continuously in the loop and connected with what other people are doing for fear of missing out on something grand and important. 

Scorpio: Fear of abandonment 

This sign is the most fiercely protective with their heart. They do not let others in easily, and they are often very mistrustful of new people. Scorpios worry that their loyalty and dedication will oftentimes not be reciprocated, which is why this zodiac sign has a particular fear of abandonment and of developing intense emotional attachments with others. But once they do let someone into their guarded heart, they have gained the trust of Scorpio for life. 

Sagittarius: Fear of feeling trapped 

Sagittarius have a love of freedom and adventure, and they want to live life on their own terms and based on their own path. But not being able to live life how they wanted to or feeling trapped in the process leads Sagittarius to feel caged in and suffocated. The last thing they would want is to have restrictions placed on their freedom. Thus, this zodiac sign likes to have plenty of freedom to roam and to explore, as they may fear having their freedom taken away from them.

Capricorn: Fear of losing control

Capricorns are high achievers, and as such, they always have a plan in place that has been meticulously calculated and organized. It is not unusual to see a Capricorn have their whole life planned out in front of them, whether that’s related to career, relationships, or love and life in general. Their plans are very detailed and thorough so that they can enact these plans and bring them to fruition. However, this incessant need to control every little detail of their life leads them to feeling out of control, and this is Capricorn’s worst fear. 

Aquarius: Fear of inadequacy 

Aquarians have a fear of feeling inadequate or “not good enough.” They can easily sabotage good opportunities because they are worried about being incompetent and deficient. The worst fear for an Aquarius is not only feeling inadequate, but for everyone else to see them as such. Hence, Aquarius’s worst fear is closely related to their own and others’ evaluation of them.

Pisces: Fear of stepping out of their comfort zone 

Pisces have a fear of stepping out of their comfort zone, because to Pisces, the unknown can come off as daunting and intimidating to explore. Being in the comfort zone prevents Pisces from trying new opportunities and seizing the day because they are afraid of what they might find once they step outside of their comfort zone. But with a good push in the right direction, they can begin to step out of their comfort zone and become more open to exploring and experimenting with things beyond what they’re normally used to.