How you behave in love largely depends on your character and upbringing. But maybe, just maybe, your astrological DNA also has a part to play. We got Kelly Tan, a psychic medium and energy healer, to tell us about the worst relationship habits of each zodiac sign so you can understand yourself (and your partner) better.
“The first sign of the zodiac, Aries is bright and sunny in love. That childlike quality, however, can translate into childish tantrums and an ugly temper when they’re riled up. Aries can say and do really nasty, hurtful things in the heat of the moment – they love raising their voices – and after they’ve calmed down, are able to move on as if nothing happened though their partner is still seething.”
“Taurus is loyal to a fault. It’s not a good thing. Taurus is faithful to the point of inflexibility and it’s not necessarily always to a loved one. A Taurus who loves the good life that a well-to-do partner gives them will hold on fast and never let go… of the money. Stubborn Taurus also doesn’t know when it’s time to let go of a relationship, and will plod away while their love burns to the ground.”
“Gemini needs constant stimulation to be happy. Their partner must have the energy levels to keep up with them or they might get ghosted very soon. Ruled by the communication planet, Mercury, Gemini is talkative, curious and easily bored. Their double-minded nature (Gemini is represented by the Twins) makes them prone to commitment phobia and, yes, cheating.”
“The first Water sign of the zodiac, Cancer is moody and clingy. Notoriously sensitive, Cancer will scurry away to brood at the slightest hint of conflict. They can snap for no reason and will swing between self-absorption and obsessive smothering. Cancer is full of the feels, but like their symbol, the crab, can only move sideways (not forwards), so issues take forever to resolve.”
“Leo loves romance and knows that the best romance starts with self-love. Partners will soon learn that Leo’s ego comes first in the relationship. Ruled by the Sun, Leo can and will eclipse their partners with impunity, but will resent having their own spotlight dimmed. When their pride is challenged, Leo can become possessive, and will happily start fights just to prove they’re right.”
“The perfectionist of the zodiac, Virgo sets very high standards for themselves and everyone around them. When those high expectations are not met, they go round in circles over-thinking and over-analysing the relationship. Consequently, they’re not the most fun to be around: they can be over-critical, perpetually unsatisfied, and practically impossible to please.”
“Represented by the Scales, Libra loves fairness and harmony. In relationships, this can translate into a phobia of conflict and a tendency to people-please. They’re able to suppress their authenticity and ignore red flags of incompatibility, and also have the ability to stay on in a relationship that is irreparably toxic. They can also be horribly passive-aggressive when they can’t express their true feelings.”
“If you love a Scorpio, be warned: first, they’ll make it virtually impossible to get close. Then, if they decide that they love you too, they will lock you down for life. Scorpio is jealous, paranoid and possessive with loved ones. You’ll be interrogated after your meet-up with that hot ex-colleague and your phone and social media will be inspected regularly for signs of betrayal. Get used to it.”
“Sagittarius practically invented #yolo – it’s their life motto! Their insatiable thirst for adventure makes them fun to be around, but don’t count on them settling down any time soon, because some of them can cheat in a moment of passion. Unfortunately, Sagittarius also invented foot-in-mouth disease, and can be tactless AF. They’re not for the squeamish or sensitive types.”
“Capricorn is usually a good catch and they know it. Many of them are good at their jobs and very good at handling the practical aspects of life. This can make them snobbish, dauntingly hard to please, and capable of sucking out all the life in you. If you don’t meet their high expectations, you’ll be treated with quiet, sneering disrespect until they ‘upgrade’ to a better model.”
“Aquarius is the space cadet of the zodiac. Noble and high-minded, they are inspired by humanitarian causes. They also really, really like their personal space. They don’t quite understand what it means to work on a relationship and can get flustered when confronted with emotional vulnerability. Conflict triggers a fight-or-flight response from Aquarius, and most of the time, they’ll run.”
“Sensitive and emotionally driven, Pisces is easily swept up by romance. However, they fall apart once there’s a problem because reality is their kryptonite. Pisces can fall into self-destructive patterns, including addictions to sex, drama, drugs and alcohol. They struggle with being honest and avoid taking personal responsibility. A Pisces in a bad place is your classic Toxic Love Addict.”
Text: Adora Wong/CLEO