The Most Common Lies You Tell, According To Your Zodiac

As humans we can never be truthful 100% of the time. As a result, we lie to get our way, to make ourselves seem better than we are, or to get out of something. Read on to find out the most common lies you tell, according to your Zodiac:

Aries

(March 21-April 19)

You are most guilty of lying about your abilities and experiences. As an Aries, you like to talk a big game. Therefore, you tend to embellish stories to make yourself look better.

Taurus

(April 20-May 20)

As a Taurus, you tend to lie about being busy. After all, sometimes you would rather just have a quiet night in than go out and socialize.

Gemini

(May 21-June 20)

You often lie about the places you are going to and the people you are seeing. As a Gemini, you like to follow fun and adventure. As a result, you feel no attachment to one set of plans if there are better ones available.

Cancer

(June 21-July 22)

As a Cancer, you often lie about your feelings because you tend to keep your true emotions guarded. When you feel moody or vulnerable you usually lie about the cause of these feelings.

Leo

(July 23-August 24)

You are guilty of lying in order to save your argument. As a Leo, you are incredibly full of pride. You will defend yourself and others even if you know you are wrong.

Virgo

(August 23-September 22)

You often lie and make excuses in order to get what you want. As a Virgo you are incredibly particular and you like to compartmentalize your life in a specific way. Therefore, you often lie to manipulate a situation.

Libra

(September 23-October 22)

As a Libra, you tend to lie in order to relate to others. You love the social life and will often lie in order to make a connection. White lies are truly your vice as you often embellish stories in order to appeal to another.

Scorpio

(October 23-November 21)

As a Scorpio, you lie about your thoughts and feelings. You instead tend to hold grudges and internalize your emotions. It is hard for you to confront others so you rather swallow your tongue than make a huge scene.

Sagittarius

(November 22-December 21)

You often lie to get out of something. As a Sagittarius, you would rather be free than confined to something dull. Thus, you lie in order to explore and do your own thing.

Capricorn

(December 22-January 19)

As a Capricorn, you lie about your vulnerabilities and weaknesses. You are fearful of these insecurities so you lie and pretend that they do not exist.

Aquarius

(January 20-February 18)

As an Aquarius, you value knowledge and truth above everything else. However, you are guilty of lying when you are scheming. Your genius mind tends to get the best of you and you often lie to carry out a given plan.

Pisces

(February 19-March 20)

You often lie in order to protect others. As a Pisces, you are painfully aware of the vastness of the universe and the horrors of the world. As a result, you often lie to protect innocence and virtue. Thought Catalog Logo Mark

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