Scorpio’s “stings” are often slow and quiet. When a Scorpio lashes out, they use strategies that take a long time to hurt like spreading rumors to hurt your social status or sending so many mixed signals, it’s hard to make heads or tails of your own feelings, let alone theirs. [2] X Research source Appropriate for a fixed water sign, when Scorpio is in dangerous territory, they tend to ice people out. They remain eerily calm even when they’re hurt.
Aries’ outbursts are quick and painful. When they’re angry, they’ll likely scream and say disproportionately hurtful things, then apologize after their fiery temper has calmed down.
“I don’t care,” “figure it out,” or “deal with it” are common mantras you’ll hear from a Capricorn, especially if they have a deadline coming up.
Cancer’s most common manipulation tool is guilt. They’ll often use their love as a bargaining chip with comments like “If you really loved me, you’d…” or “I guess you just don’t love me. ”[6] X Research source
Direct communication is the best way to shut Aquarius mind games down. Be clear that their behavior is hurtful or unnecessary and, since their airiness likes to keep them from confrontation, they’ll likely back down.
When in doubt, just avoid telling Gemini secrets. Since they love juicy gossip and have that airy sense of detachment, they’re not likely to take you doing so personally. It’ll save you a lot of stress.
The best way to handle a Libra lashing out is to apologize and try to find compromise. Symbolized by the scale, Libra looks for balance. If you can recenter your relationship, you’ll be able to minimize emotional damage. [10] X Research source
As a fire sign, Sagittarius is driven by passion and inspiration. Communicate to them how much they’ve inspired you and how much they mean to you. They’ll be much more likely to find a way to make your distance work.
The best way to help (and mitigate the risk of) a Taurus when they’re angry is to give them something to hit. They need to express themselves physically so a wall or a punching bag can help them channel their rage in a harmless way.
Leos love to make a scene so fights with them will often happen in public. If you’re embarrassed by having people watch you fight, steer clear of ever insulting a Leo.
Check in regularly on your Pisces friends. It’s not uncommon that, in their quest for making the world a better place, they’ll forget to eat or sleep. Moderation is the best lesson a Pisces can learn. While they don’t need to avoid indulgences like drinking altogether, Pisces struggle to pace themselves and their mutability can make them easily swayed to go too hard to fast.
Patience is key to quelling Virgo’s anger and resentment. Validate their feelings while reminding them to be kind to themselves and others and they’ll usually calm down pretty quickly.
