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Positive and Negative Qualities of Each Astrological Sign

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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Stonehill chapter.

Have you ever wondered what some of the positive and negative qualities of your zodiac sign are? Below are all of the signs, along with one positive and one negative quality for each (positive listed first). Qualities associated with zodiac signs aren’t always the most accurate judge of a person’s character, so take this list with a grain of salt!

Aquarius

  • Forward-thinkers: they know what they want for their future and are willing to do whatever it takes to achieve it
  • Pessimistic attitude: they don’t know how to find a positive quality in a situation; with this, they seek out the negatives and focus on them

Aries

  • Honest: aren’t afraid to speak their minds when people need it most
  • Impatient: wants everything to be fast paced 

Taurus

  • Loyal: once they find a person worthy for them, they’ll give them all of their love, time, and effort
  • Jealous: they tend to become envious in certain situations

Gemini

  • Good communicators: they have very strong verbal and nonverbal skills 
  • Two-faced: they have different personalities when they’re around different people

Cancer

  • Great sense of humor: they always know when to crack a joke to make everyone laugh
  • Secretive: they can be elusive at times and hide certain things from certain people

Leo

  • Generous: they have huge hearts and try to give back to anyone who may or may not need it
  • Arrogant: they tend to show off at the worst times

Virgo

  • Hard-working: every bone in their body works hard to reach further towards their dreams
  • High standards: they tend to expect everyone, and themselves, to do things at their high standards

Libra

  • Clever: they’re always extremely creative and witty in any given situation
  • Self-absorbed: they think the world revolves around them

Scorpio

  • Honest: they always tell the truth (except for white lies) 
  • Resistant to change: they find value in consistency

Saggittarius

  • Sympathetic: they know when others need help
  • Blunt: they aren’t afraid to tell the truth

Capricorn

  • Humble: they know they’re great, but they don’t rub it in
  • Selfish: they tend to be self-centered

Pisces

  • Caring for others: they put themselves last on their list of priorities
  • Overthinkers: they over-analyze every situation
Amanda Craig

Stonehill '24

Amanda is a senior at Stonehill College majoring in psychology and minoring in communications. She enjoys spending time with her roommates, listening to alternative and indie music and going to the Cape with her family. She is a huge animal lover with a soft spot for cats. Fun fact: she can make bird noises!