ARIES (March 21 - April 19)

People might think of you as “in your face” or aggressive, but you really just want your voice to be heard.One of your biggest fears is being ignored or forgotten. People sometimes forget that when you speak up, it’s because you have something to say – not because you like hearing yourself talk.You sometimes also fear boredom and routine in life. You’re worried that you’ll wake up one day and feel like you’re living the same boring day over and over again.

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20)

Because you’re an earth sign, stability is everything to you.No matter what you do in life, you must have a sense of security. One of your biggest fears is the chaos that comes with not having a plan.Another one of your biggest fears is change. You hate the idea of being rushed into any new situation or experience. You want to do everything on your own time and not be caught off guard.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20)

Your friends love the fact that they can always get ahold of you but do they know the real reason why you’re always glued to your phone?It’s partly because you like being connected to the people in your life, but it’s also partly because you fear loneliness.Even when you’re alone, you’re never truly on your own – you still have access to everyone.Now Gemini, you also fear routine. You worry that one day, you’ll end up living a life that’s full of the same routine day in and day out.

CANCER (June 21 - July 22)

As much as you would love to live a life that is full of comfort and safety, it’s never that easy. One of your biggest fears is taking risks.Getting out of your comfort zone isn’t easy because it means trying new things and possibly failing. As someone who loves being a nurturing, kind force in everyone’s life, the thought of not having an answer or dealing with failure scares you.You also fear the unknown. You dislike going into something new without all the facts because it means you could be setting yourself up for embarrassment or failure. Remember it’s not always like that, Cancer.

LEO (July 23 - August 22)

You are destined for greatness – it’s in your blood. You know how to work hard and how to get what you want in life.Where others may fail, you know how to push forward toward success. That said, one of your biggest fears is not getting the recognition you deserve.You fear being forgotten or ignored for something that is vastly important to you. As a very intentional sign, you don’t do things just for the heck of it. Everything you do in life is meaningful to you, and you’d love for people to recognize that as well.

VIRGO (August 23 - September 22)

Almost your whole life – if not your entire life – revolves around being prepared. You’re the person who always has a plan. For you Virgo, always being of service to those in need and having an answer for everything is, who you are.That’s why one of your biggest fears is being helpless – not just for other people's sake, but for your own sake, too.I t scares you to think of a time when you don’t have your life together. You feel lost when you don’t have all the answers, and you’re scared of, what that can do to you in the long run.

LIBRA (September 23 - October 22)

One of the things you hate most is being pressured into making decisions before you’re ready, or before you’re able to see all angles of a situation. One of your biggest fears is being pressured to be someone you’re not, simply because someone wants you to change. Your other big fear is the future. Not so much what the future has in store for you, but making the wrong decisions and ending up regretting things in your life.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21)

One of your biggest fears is opening up to people. You fear that one day, you’ll give someone your whole heart, and they’ll turn around and completely crush you. One of your other fears is loss. Not only is opening up to others scary, but the risk of losing someone you care about deeply is even scarier. Unfortunately, we can’t run from loss. Losing is a part of life, and facing your fears is a way to learn from the past and move forward.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21)

The things you hate, are also some of your biggest fears. One of the things you hate is being told that you can’t do something – and one of your biggest fears is feeling like there’s no opportunity for you anymore. For you, life is about learning and growing. If you can’t do those things every single day, you feel like you’re somehow failing. You fear turning into one of those people satisfied with a life that’s not full of excitement or challenge.

CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19)

You are one of the most motivated, determined signs, and it shows in your dedication to work. One of your biggest fears is failure. The thought of putting your all into a project or task, just for you to fail anyway, is hard to wrap your head around. Your other biggest fear is making careless mistakes because you’re so caught up in your head about not failing. Failing is a part of succeeding – that’s just something you have to accept.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18)

Nothing is worse to you than being just like everyone else.You’ve always tried your hardest to be as original and authentic as possible. The fear that you think about the most is blending in with the crowd. You also fear that, because you work so hard to be your own person, people might think you’re trying too hard to be different or stand out. It’s important to you to be your own person so don’t let other people’s opinions scare you.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20)

Having a strong support system is everything to you. One of the fears you think about the most is wondering if the day will come when someone you really care about deeply will leave your life for good. You fear the reality that life isn’t always going to be sunshine and butterflies. Sure, you can adapt, but it doesn’t make it any less difficult. So Pisces, don’t let your fear rule your life. Nothing good ever comes of it.

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