Self-Awareness and Imposter Syndrome: How Others Might See Us
What's Your Sign?
Fire Signs
Aries
The shit—or should I say they think they are the shit. A fire sign for sure this lightning rod is quick-tempered and a real shit starter. They don’t hold back and will say what they feel. Even when wrong. Because to them, they’re right. They come across as stuck up because they believe they are naturally the best at everything. The best dressed. The best employee. The best lover. The best friend. They do make an honest attempt to live up to that but quickly get in the way of their attributes because they are stubborn. They should be more open to the necessary exchange of ideas, which is only to make her better. Instead, they think because they were born Aries, they are better. Wrong. Being stubborn can indicate immaturity. When she grows up, she can put her best foot forward. She will attract friends and lovers.
Leo
Queen of the jungle of life. Her personality is strong, and her resilience is stronger. She will bounce back. Nothing will break her, which makes others resent her. She knows this and likes to taunt others by being flashy and proud. The truth is she is dignified, which isn’t a bad quality. She’s a good friend and a loyal lover. But you better keep up and show her that you’re more than potential. You’re the real deal. She wants and expects the best. Her fire is best met with fire, ambition, drive, and fulfilled dreams because she will accomplish hers! Keep up!
Sagittarius
Big ass ego for no reason. Head in the clouds. Disconnect from reality. They tend to do this to avoid accountability for their jerkish ways—they also tend to be right. But there is no need to gloat about it. They are the life of the party and will keep everyone laughing so that no one laughs at them. Because let’s face it, no one is perfect. And although the Sagittarius knows a lot, she also knows that she can be full of shit. She wants her cake and to eat it too. She has rules that only apply to her, and everyone else can kick rocks! She can benefit from accepting that her wisdom can be off-putting. We need connection—don’t be an ass about it! She’s naturally loyal, and once she realizes how to use her assets, she will make a good friend or lover.
Air Signs
Gemini
The two-faced. Yes, it’s true, and she knows it. She will be one way with one group and a whole other person with another group. She’ll ditch you when someone new comes along and blame it on her zest for life. She doesn’t do boring well. She is full of life. Some say she’s full of shit. I’m neutral. Most of my lovers have been Geminis. When she decides on stability, she’s a good friend and listener. When she’s focused on you, she will give you the world. Temporarily.
Libra
Known to be about justice—this astrology sign can be your worst nightmare. When they feel like you are wrong, bad, etc., they will turn into a vigilante and go above and beyond with sophisticated traps to prove to whoever buys into their foolishness, the Aha, they got the bad guy. They will lead you to many goose chases only to be embarrassed. They don’t follow facts well. They follow their belief system, and we all know that some of our beliefs are just wrong, hurtful, misinformed, and derive from a place that needs healing rather than trying to shove it down someone’s throat. In truth, they are only about justice if it suits them. They are judgmental and have a warped sense of entitlement that only their way or beliefs are correct. Wrong. The best remedy for this sign is for them to learn how to mind their business. Or better yet, focus on the skeletons dangling in their closet!
Aquarius
The great pretender. She will act like she is aloof, but make no mistake she is watching you, learning you, and always a few steps ahead. She’s smart—-but more like a smartalic, and she will take cheap shots, low blows, and deliver real zingers. You won’t know what hit you because they pretend their heads are in the clouds. Don’t fall for it. She is sharp and will make you pay for not taking her seriously. She’s arrogant and the real reason why people assume she has her head in the clouds is because she does not like to mingle with ordinary people. She’s lofty and has the intelligence to back up any claim. She wants and expects the best. If you can’t deliver, poof. She’s gone! Aquarius women have a lot to offer, and they should focus on their authenticity rather than being fake.
Earth Signs
Taurus
If lying was a symbol, you would see the Taurus bull. She lies for no reason. I’m not sure if she does this out of boredom or if she really believes it. To make matters worse, she’s mean when provoked and a doll when not. In other words, don’t piss her off because you will regret it. And she will never forget what you did to her. It can be 100 years from now, and she’ll be like, “Remember when you. . .” She works hard and will bulldoze you if you get in her way—she means business and doesn’t play about things she believes in, which isn’t much because not even she knows what she believes in. She’s a follower. Taurus women have great potential. If only they put all their parts together and stand comfortably in it. Her asset is her drive and work ethic. She can rise to the top of any organization, lead her family, and run the world when honest with herself and others.
Virgo
Perfection. She will devour you if you dare approach her like some peasant. She always expects to engage in discourse that is worth her time. She is judging you down to the shoes you’ve decided to wear. Color coordination, matching outfits, and everything better be in place. If not, she will roast you and assign you a nickname you can never live down.
Virgos are the real deal, and they want you to be too. They get tired of being the only perfect zodiac sign. Whenever they can come up for air—they can learn to accept others as they are and lighten up. So they can enjoy life more!
Capricorn
Too competitive for her good. She likes to find her mark and then find ways to demonstrate how much better she is than her competitor. She lives for competition and being able to outwit others. Unlike Sagittarius, she isn’t right. She won’t hide her ambition, and you’ll get tired of the many parades she throws for herself, hoping others will attend. She needs attention and will do anything for it to keep her appearing regal and better than others. She can be boring once all the hoopla she’s created has cleared. She can better navigate life by recognizing her strength is personal, and she can endure and bounce back—competing with herself will produce lifelong results that place her in professions where her skills can be beneficial.
Water Signs
Cancer
A mood. Pick one. She will provide a wild ride of extreme emotions. And you will know it because she is awful at hiding or pretending. What you see is what you get. Don’t make her angry because her claws will make a clicking sound before she snatches you up and verbally assassinates you. The best thing about a Cancer is that she is genuine, patient, kind, and in love, providing a safe place for you. She is protective of anyone she cares about. And like a dragon, she will burn you to a crisp if you cross them or her. Don’t. You’ve been warned.
Scorpio
It’s true, they will sting you. Not because you deserved it but because they felt threatened. They are insecure for the most part and won’t do the hard work of self-reflection. They live in LaLa land—or on an island with servants catering to them. If you can’t cater to a Scorpio—she will find a way to make you pay. She has to be the center of attention and for signs that naturally draw attention—trust me, she is plotting your downfall by any means necessary. They will go to their graves holding a vendetta to destroy you. Fun times. The best remedy for this sign is to take all that negative energy, look within, and ask yourself: Why am I so evil???? What have I avoided about myself that I can focus on rather than spending my life vindicating wrongs against me?
Pisces
The zealot. She thinks she is the epitome of someone who is spiritually sound. She refuses to see the error in her ways or thinking. She thinks God chose her and only her. Everyone else can forget about it. She thinks everyone should come to her for their spiritual needs because of her connection to the Most High. She places herself on a pedestal and can be annoying with her godly judgment. Ruled by Jupiter, that would explain the “big” that she expects others to experience in her presence. If she stops judging people and giving unsolicited appraisals, others could benefit from her warmth. It is there, but it tends to get buried. It’s because she is too busy reminding people how spiritual she is.
Horoscopes, whether we find them true or not, do not define who we are. Some people take them too far and think they are the only way to engage in meaningful relationships. When I was much younger, I falsely believed that. I wouldn’t date water signs or even give them a second thought based on astrology and what others said about those signs.
The “horror-scopes” are not a reflection of individuals I have encountered. They are a parody of many things I have heard over the years. And embellished experiences of my own. It’s your choice if you want to accept them or not. Learning more about astrology has taught me one thing. Astrology is very complicated.
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