the signs as i know them

subtle:

Aries: will try to win not for pride or reward, but for just the literal sake of winning. absolute childlike goofball mess when getting attached to someone new. terrible liars. may not apologize to you, but will still feel terrible for being wrong. actually very creative, picks up projects and spontaneous ideas all the time, (will forget them two seconds later). will probably try showing you off

Taurus: their attention to material things isn’t necessarily related to money, mostly sentiment. likely to collect things, like shells or coins. can find beauty in almost anything. will appreciate gifts that come in paper form that they can keep, like letters and cards. stubbornness and jealousy is only rooted in things they genuinely care about, even if it seems frivolous

Gemini: really talented, really annoyingly aware of it. genuine affection and care should be obvious because it will be quieter and shyer. keep larger social circles not necessarily out of boredom, but because they are more likely to recognize different qualities in all people to learn from. forgetful, but they’ll feel bad about it. you’re getting mixed signals? they have mixed feelings

Cancer: not as insanely 24/7 emotional and deep as everyone seems to believe. appreciates goofy jokes, probably likes puns. does take awhile to open up themselves, but will listen to you deeply regardless of familiarity. will occasionally take random risks and just fucking surprise you. fairly impatient, but will wait things out if it means avoiding conflict

Leo: knows they get mad over silly things. will do it anyway. loyal to a fault, will ignore logic to side with their loved ones. appreciates small gestures, contrary to popular belief. takes both compliments and criticism to heart; they will remember them. will hype you up like no one else. probably ambiverted. can stay indoors with you and watch movies or jump in a spontaneous roadtrip

Virgo: cries over the weirdest movies, and probably a dove advertisement at least once. keeps journals. asks about specific schedules and movements in people’s days not to be intrusive, but because it’s how they process their own. the person who knows the answer in class but will not say it. thinks they can “fix” you in small ways, like how much coffee you drink or when you go to sleep. will feel illogically helpless if they fail

Libra: best at hiding how much they dont know what the fuck theyre doing. will say something very wrong, so confidently, you start to believe them. their loved ones > their job. randomly will be vulnerable with you after hours of joking around, for no apparent reason. indecisive until the decision is actually made. will stick to it unconditionally afterwards

Scorpio: jeaaaalous, but wont show you. bizarrely good cooks, and overall naturally talented at things they probably aren’t aware of. enjoys making routines, but won’t be insanely bothered if broken. only seriously angered if lied to. will set a goal and keep it, quietly, and you may literally never know even if under the same roof

Sagittarius: will question you about things that are important for them to know disguised as casual conversation. complete goofballs, and will do a 180 randomly in the middle of talking and become jesus incarnate, spewing philosophical views on the world and humanity. ask them what they dreamed about last night for a trip

Capricorn: commitment who? for some reason has a knack for finding cool places to eat. works hard because they’re passionate about the thing they’re working on, otherwise no energy is devoted. actually immensely friendly, not just closed off bookworms. will agree with everyone in a group conversation not because they’re indecisive but because they understand the intention of people’s truths

Aquarius: independent, but cannotcannotcannot feel left out or like a third wheel. all weirdly emit the same vibe even if different in actuality. actually really emotional, but will insist they’re head over heart. they have the prettiest fucking eyes. quite theatrical, enjoys feeling like a protagonist.

Pisces: biiig gossips, but quick to change their opinions of you if you prove them wrong. will apologize, profusely. find their spotify account if you want to know how they’re feeling. not great at hiding their feelings, but they’re not usually trying too hard. most likely to stick around with you even if you fuck up, but not complete pushovers. capable of easily recognizing fake intentions

The Signs as Contradictions

lexical-libra:

Aries: bold but soft – the delicate fighter

Taurus: loves you, but also loves them – the finicky sweetheart 

Gemini: outspoken but awkward – the extrovert that chokes

Cancer: emotional but strong – the angry cryer

Leo: generous but manipulative – the circumstantial giver

Virgo: introvert but outgoing – the shy kid with many friends

Libra: peace maker but rebellious – the adventurer that calls their parents

Scorpio: stoic but loving – the straight faced responder

Sagittarius: hardworking but lackadaisical – the determined procrastinator

Capricorn: shy but show offy – the outspoken introvert

Aquarius: silly but responsible – the straight A’d class clown

Pisces: free spirited but orderly – the goal oriented wanderer