Darina Belonogova

This Is What Your Least Favorite Zodiac Sign Says About You

There are plenty of ways that people engage with and talk about astrology in their daily lives. Whether you’re reading your horoscope, checking your compatibility, or trying to plan your next trip during a Retrograde, astrology can show up in many ways in our lives. 

However, sometimes all of us can be guilty of using astrology in not-so-healthy ways—most notably avoiding people or dismissing them based on their zodiac sign. Realistically, no one is just their Sun sign—every person is unique with an individual birth chart that holds many different signs and traits at once. Despite this, it can be more common than we realize to hear someone say, “Oh god, I could never date a Virgo—I can’t stand them.” 

When it comes to engaging with people, personalities, or traits we don’t like, there is often an underlying reason for it. Sure, you could decide you will never date a Leo again because your ex traumatized you (trust me, I get it) or you will never be friends with a Libra because you’re sure they are all just as fake as your ex-BFF. Yet, it is often important to look at the underlying reasons why a person or personality absolutely irks us. Sometimes the people we can’t stand serve as a mirror that shows us things we don’t like about ourselves—making us decide that we hate that person rather than owning up to our own mistakes and faults.

Each zodiac sign brings its strengths and weaknesses to the table, for better or worse. Take a look at your least favorite zodiac sign to see what your dislike says about you.

Aries: You’re complacent and conflict-avoidant

It sounds a bit harsh, I know, but hear me out. Aries are often changing things up—trying new things, new experiences, and new people. They can also be blunt in nature (especially if they have a Mercury in Aries), which can be off-putting to some people. If you swear that you hate Aries, it could very well point to the fact that you value structure and peace above all else—meaning you are more than fine with staying complacent and under the radar if it means not rocking the boat. 

Taurus: You’re unreliable

Let’s get real—it’s easy to go for a low blow with Taurus and claim you don’t like their stubbornness. Yet in reality, so much of Taureun’s stubbornness comes from a desire to keep things together and undisrupted. More often than not, people hate the way Taurus signs refuse to budge regarding their boundaries, feelings, and schedules. If you are certain that you can’t ever jive with Taurus signs, it could help to reflect on your own tendencies to being unreliable, or even being a people pleaser, and hating seeing a person who avoids being either of those things.

Gemini: You’re afraid of letting loose

Gemini receives quite a bit of (unwarranted) slander, and if you’re a certified Gemini hater, it might be time to take a closer look in the mirror. Gemini signs hold a natural curiosity, a knack for making connections, and are often the ones more willing to say “yes!” to an opportunity offered to them. If you can’t stand when a Gemini is in the room, it’s possible you could be a person who is afraid to put themselves out there and cut loose–and it bothers you to see a person who can do so effortlessly. 

Cancer: You’re emotionally detached 

Say what you want about Cancers, but when they are in, they are all in. Typically when a person expresses dislike about a Cancer, it often is connected to them being “too emotional” or “clingy,”—which is fair at times because a person’s comfort level and boundaries are extremely important. However, if you desire to write off Cancer signs as a whole, it likely has to do more with your lack of emotional clarity than their overabundance of it. If you have trouble expressing your emotions, it makes sense that you probably wouldn’t like someone who is extremely open about their own.

Leo: You’re insecure

You might be rolling your eyes at me for this, because doesn’t this sound exactly like what a Leo would say to someone they knew didn’t like them? Nonetheless, Leo signs often have a “love them or hate them” association because they aren’t afraid to be exactly who they are—regardless of what anyone else says about it. Watching a person so brazenly be themselves without fear can be inspiring, but it can also trigger some serious insecurities for people who try to be what the rest of the world wants them to be. It can feel unfair to witness if you lack confidence in yourself to see someone else embrace theirs so easily.

Virgo: You’re stagnant

Virgo signs aren’t here to hand out excuses for what was or wasn’t done—they have a plan and are following it to the letter. Virgo is always raising the bar for themselves and their loved ones and can even come across as being too involved or judgmental. However, if you find yourself detesting Virgos, it could very well reveal a tendency to remain in what is comfortable and familiar rather than striving for something more. While there isn’t shame in knowing what you like, the hard truth is that sometimes we prefer not to put in the work and effort it takes to become a better version of ourselves—we want things to simply come to us. Watching a sign who is often fixated on always improving themselves can be irritating and maybe make us feel less than if we aren’t applying that same type of intensity to our own lives. 

Libra: You’re stubborn

Libras are often hailed for their social skills and their compromising abilities. They can smooth things over and make for great mediators. Yet if you’re still a person who can’t stand Libras, it could likely have to do with a stubbornness you cling to. Libras have standards and beliefs, but they are also open-minded enough to at least hear out other points of view and are willing to make adjustments. If you’re an exceptionally stubborn person (and that streak ends up hurting your relationships), you may find that you would prefer to hate on someone who can set aside their pride for a couple of seconds and admit they were wrong, rather than admit that you are exceptionally stubborn and unyielding with the people in your own life.

Scorpio: You like your secrets

Scorpios can be a bit enigmatic and mysterious—making anyone’s decision to hate all Scorpio signs perplexing. They aren’t afraid to push you for full honesty and will cut you off if they learn they can’t trust you. While this can come across as extreme to some, Scorpios prefer to follow their intuition, and they won’t look back. If you immediately recoil at the idea of hanging out with a Scorpio, it likely could have something to do with wanting to keep much of your life private, or at least not have to answer to anyone else. Scorpio’s desire to have everything out in the open feels too intense to you, and you likely have ended up in more than one circular fight with one explaining why you don’t have to tell them where you were or who you were hanging out with. While this can be understandable depending on the circumstances, sometimes it could reveal a tendency to keep secrets rather than be totally honest. 

Sagittarius: You’re close-minded and unyielding

There is often more than meets the eye with Sagittarius signs, regardless of whether many are willing to look past a surface view. They are often characterized as free-spirited and adventurous but also a bit impulsive and unwilling to commit to things. If you’re convinced that all Sagittarius signs are the absolute worst, it likely points to an inability to look outside your own worldview. You want to stay inside your familiar bubble, and that just doesn’t roll for long when you spend time with Sagittarius signs—they thrive on learning new things and discovering new ideas and concepts. Plus, their desire to step outside their comfort zone leads to them having plenty of exciting experiences and meeting new people, which can be difficult to wrap your head around if you would rather pretend the world only exists as far as you personally have experienced it.

Capricorn: You’re impatient and lazy

Another sign that gets some unwarranted hate, often for being too work-focused and boring. While Capricorns can absolutely get some serious tunnel vision when it comes to achieving things, they also know how to let loose and have a great time—they just want to ensure the job is done first. If you’re convinced Capricorns are Satan incarnate, it could be possible that you don’t like seeing a person who is dedicated and driven to get to where they need to go. Whether you don’t want to put in that same amount of effort or you find someone with intense goals annoying, it’s helpful to take a step back and reassess why you hate them as much as you do.

Aquarius: You’re traditional

Aquarius signs often have a reputation for being “weird,” which can make people enamored with them or totally turned off. These signs aren’t afraid to engage with things outside the norm and prefer it that way. It can come across as pretentious at times, but if you truly can’t stand all Aquarius signs, it might say more about your desire to be traditional and adhere to what others find socially acceptable. It’s far easier to write off people because they do things differently than you.

Pisces: You’re blunt and not in touch with other’s emotions

Pisces signs are often noted as very intuitive and in touch with not only their emotions, but others as well. They tend to dream big and can sometimes seem out of touch with reality. Those who can’t stand Pisces often are people who prefer not to engage with emotions—only with “facts.” If Pisces is your least favorite sign, you are likely someone who is harsh with others, only to chalk up their reactions to being “overly sensitive.” Pisces can connect with others in a rare way, even if it’s not what others consider “logical.”