The 4 Most Self-Disciplined Zodiacs

It is very easy to get distracted these days. Attention spans are shrinking because we are bombarded with information that comes at us with the speed of light. This makes self-discipline a very rare trait. Year after year, people seem to get just a wee bit lazier.

Self-demanding zodiac signs are the type that know what they want, plot how to get it, and stick to the plot until they reap the rewards. Like every other human, they are prone to temptation, but they are also the most likely to push away from the dinner table after they’ve had their fill, resist the amorous advances of someone who’s trying to make them cheat on their lovers, and avoid buying a coveted vanity item because they have a budget to maintain.

Here are the four most self-demanding zodiac signs. This does not mean they are demanding of others, only of themselves. And it’s no coincidence that the top two signs are ruled by Saturn.

1. Aquarius

Aquarians are air signs, which makes them mind-bogglingly efficient multitaskers. It’s as if they can juggle 1,000 tasks at the same time. They are ruled by Saturn, the planet that guides hard work and determination. They are also a fixed modality, which gives them the patience and grit of a long-distance runner. Their biggest strength, and what puts them at the top of this list, is that they don’t let their emotions get in the way of their goals. They let their brain rule their heart, not the other way around. They have a Zen-like ability to stay above the fray, and this applies to physical, intellectual, and financial goals.

2. Capricorn

Like Aquarius, Capricorn is ruled by Saturn, the planet of responsibility, pragmatism, and the willingness to learn new lessons. They are an earth sign, which makes them practical, logical, and focused on solutions. But they are also a mutable modality, which means that they don’t stubbornly stick to one plan when it fails to yield fruit. Determined, dedicated, and goal-oriented, they are obsessed with making lists and tracking their progress. They are well-known as the hardest-working sign in the zodiac, but they are also the most organized. Their brain is like one gigantic Excel spreadsheet.

3. Leo

Being ruled by the sun gives Leos their unmatched willpower. They are a fixed modality, which gives them the iron will to dig in when the going gets tough and keep their eyes fixed firmly on the prize. A fire sign, Leo is a bold and creative risk-taker—but since they are also highly disciplined, the risk-taking never veers into recklessness or daredevil behavior. Their one drawback when it comes to discipline is their brash arrogance which can sometimes spill into overconfidence. They tend to let their egos—which is what makes them disciplined in the first place—often become a stumbling block toward progress.

4. Virgo

Being an earth sign naturally makes Virgos reliable, grounded, and solution-oriented. A cardinal modality, they are natural-born self-starters. Ruled by Mercury means they are curious and flexible. They can adapt their plans and aren’t so disciplined that they lead themselves straight off a cliff by blindly sticking to a regimen. Their sore spot is that they are easily tempted, and they struggle with temptation. They are the kind of person you see in old movies that has an angel on one shoulder telling them to do the right thing and a devil on the other shoulder, whispering in their ear and trying to lure them astray.