Andromeda DavisYou know how you love your friend–except for that one really annoying thing she does? Well, I have bad news for you: people feel the exact same way about you.
Every Zodiac sign has at least one annoying bad habit. Once you understand this part of your nature, you can work on changing yourself for the better.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
If any Zodiac sign could benefit from a “swear jar,” it’s Aries. You tend to use a lot of colorful language–even in times when it’s inappropriate. Your bad habit of swearing is all part of your impulsive, hot-headed nature as a Fire sign.
Try to curb your cussing by taking a deep breath before you speak when you feel angry or stressed.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
It’s okay to stand by your principles, Taurus, but let’s be honest: sometimes you say “no” just for the sake of being contrary. You are stubborn to a fault, and that bad habit can get you in hot water sometimes.
If you feel like digging in your heels, ask yourself if you actually care about the issue–or if you’re just being stubborn.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
Gemini, you need to cut out the gossip. You love to communicate and tell stories–that is ruling planet Mercury’s influence–but it’s important to remember that you can hurt people when you spill their secrets.
When you find yourself wanting to dish, think about how the subject of your gossip would feel if they overheard you.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
The idea of Marie Kondo showing up on your doorstep is a nightmare for most Cancers. That’s because you tend to surround yourself with emotionally charged clutter. Things with sentimental value stick around forever. You may even struggle to throw out broken items because you feel sorry for them.
When you declutter, hold a little remembrance ceremony where you thank the items for all the joy and comfort they’ve brought you.
Leo (July 23-August 22)
Leo, put down the phone and back away. You don’t need to post that selfie right now. In fact, you didn’t need to post the other dozen selfies, either. You love to be in the spotlight, and social media is a very addictive way to share your fabulous self with the world.
Set limits on how often you check your social media accounts and be more thoughtful about what you share. Don’t worry, everyone will still love you.
Virgo (August 23-September 22)
You know what never helps anyone, ever? Nitpicking every single one of their flaws. Virgo, you have a tendency to be a nag. This behavior starts with being hyper-critical of yourself and gradually spills out to your close friends and family.
Every time you feel the urge to nag, repeat this to yourself: “This is not my problem to fix.”
Libra (September 23-October 22)
Hey Libra, do you want to go to the mall with–oh, wait. You’re already in the car. You have a bad habit of spending too much money on clothes, shoes, luxury goods… if it’s fancy, you want it. Regardless of what your credit card bill says.
Set a budget that includes a small amount of “fun money” for the occasional splurge. Stick to it and enjoy the feeling of being a responsible adult.
Scorpio (October 23-November 21)
Scorpions can’t help but sting–it’s their nature. But you, dear Scorpio, can make an effort to reign in the sarcasm and the nasty little barbs you fling at people. Your prickly attitude is all part of your armor to make sure no one can get too close.
Remind yourself to be patient and vulnerable with the people you care about. It takes practice, but you’ll get there!
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21)
As one of the most adventurous signs of the Zodiac, Sagittarius, you’re always on the go. Always looking for a new horizon, a new experience. And, more often than not, forgetting about the totally boring plans and promises you made.
If you have a problem with letting people down, either stop saying “yes” to things you don’t want to do or get a planner to help you manage your commitments.
Capricorn (December 23-January 20)
Capricorn, you may see yourself as a realist, but other people view you as too negative. You’re always the first person to point out why an idea won’t work or the potential bad consequences of trying something new. That negativity keeps you stuck in a rut!
Try shifting your mindset to think about all the good things that might happen instead of the bad.
Aquarius (January 20-February 18)
The internet is great in a lot of ways, but as an Aquarius, you have a bad habit of spending way too much time here. Obsessively following news stories about disasters stresses you out, and scrolling through too much social media ends up making you feel bad about yourself.
Limit the amount of time you spend online and try to be aware of how your browsing is influencing your mood.
Pisces (February 19-March 20)
As one of the most intellectual signs, Pisces, you have the ability to do anything you put your mind to. But you also have a bad habit of procrastinating. If you don’t feel motivated to work on something, you tend to daydream instead.
Figure out the time of day when you’re most focused–for many people, early morning–and tackle the most important work of the day then.
Shea Lee
