What You Don’t Realize Others See In You, Based On Your Zodiac Sign

ARIES

Behind your competitive reputation lies another one for fairness. Where you think others see you as too much, which occasionally you can be, Aries, they also know you play by the rules. You’re the type who wants to know they deserved each and every achievement, that the fight you won was clean and fair. People respect the fact that you’re not trying to get ahead by any means necessary.

TAURUS

You’re a numbers person, Taurus. You know the cost of each and every item you purchase, and those you don’t. That means skipping on coffee and takeout to indulge in champagne and travel. What you don’t realize people see in you is respect for their finances as well. You never skip out on a check or put anyone in an uncomfortable or embarrassing situation when it comes to money.

GEMINI

You’re always so busy, Gemini, it can be hard to nail you down for plans. You’re always working, always committed to something or someone, but you don’t realize that people know you can also unwind. Sure, you have to block off dedicated vacation time, but once you’re officially off the clock, you’re the friend people want next to them at the swim-up bar. You work so hard, you know the value of leisure time.

CANCER 

You think people see you as the cold, calculated one, Cancer, but you don’t realize they also see you as the life of the party. The soccer mom/sports coach in you knows how to organize a group of people and wants everyone to have a good time. You bring a level of enthusiasm to the plans you make that is contagious. When you look forward to something, everyone else can’t help but do the same.

LEO

You get a lot of flack for telling long-winded stories, Leo, but you don’t realize that others see you as a great listener too. You are the first person people call when they’re in distress, because they know you will deliver the right balance of support, advice, and reassurance. You comfort people in their time of need and never judge. Reliable and trustworthy, you are everyone’s favorite sounding board.

VIRGO

There’s no way of cutting corners here, Virgo, you can be harsh, but people also see you as fair. You can name at least one positive thing about every person you are critical of, a testament to your objectiveness. You’re not negative by nature, you just call it as you see it, and that goes for people’s strengths. Just because someone is on your shit list doesn’t mean they’re devoid of redeemable qualities.

LIBRA

You’re the type that reads up on both sides of an argument before forming your own opinion, Libra, but just because you can be moderate doesn’t mean you’re indecisive. People see that you have convictions of your own, and aren’t afraid to ruffle feathers with decisiveness in a heated debate. You’re also not the type who flip-flops to people please as consensuses change. You stand up for what you think is right.

SCORPIO

You think your reputation is all for seriousness and mystery, Scorpio, but people see and appreciate the childlike personality beneath it all. When you’re home in your safe space recharging your batteries, people know you’re a bona fide dork. The mystery that surrounds you is nothing more than your reluctance to talk about your real interests because you’re afraid people will judge, but in reality, they love you all the more for it.

SAGITTARIUS

Always ready with a joke at hand, Sagittarius, you’re the one people count on to lighten the mood, but you don’t realize people also see your serious side. Your endless curiosity and search for knowledge mean you’re genuinely up on current events and foreign affairs. You care as deeply about the things unfolding around you as you do about the people and places you’ve never seen before. Your empathy has no borders.

CAPRICORN

You’re the one who stays out of everyone else’s hair, Capricorn. The anti-problem-child, the star employee. You stay calm when things get crazy and never add to people’s stress. What you don’t realize is that people appreciate your candor. You’re professional but never fake. You never try too hard. Your diplomacy is genuine, and your optimism is based on reality. You’re solid and dependable without ever crossing into kiss-ass territory.

AQUARIUS

You’re known as the consummate humanitarian Aquarius, but you don’t realize others see you as a genuine ally. There’s no savior complex behind your good deeds, no resume you’re trying to build up and benefit from. You make space for underrepresented voices and work to help amplify them while being an active listener. You answer requests for assistance as opposed to prescribing what you think is best for others. 

PISCES

You’ve always been a dreamer, Pisces, and everyone around you knows it, but you don’t realize they also see and appreciate your wisdom. As the twelfth house of the zodiac, you have accumulated the lessons of all the other signs, likely through the many lives you’ve lived out in your imagination. You are grounded and soulful, always ready to empathize with others through their trials and tribulations.