If you’ve relied on astrology to guide you through an eclipse, for example, you might be aware of how much we are influenced by the cosmos. When it comes to the impact of the stars on you individually, your birth chart can tell you a lot about everything from your tendency to play defense in an argument, or to keep your guard at all times (hi, Scorpio) . If you think of yourself as the Annalize Keating type and won’t rest until you make your case, you can probably relate to the more defensive zodiac signs.
How can the stars tell us which zodiac sign is more defensive than the others? Each of the planets in your birth chart has a certain energy, which is also influenced by the zodiac sign the planet is in. Your Mars sign is responsible for your courage and aggressiveness, so it can tell you a lot about your level of defense. . If you have a fixed sign (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius) stationed on Mars, for example, there’s a good chance you’ll stick with your stance and won’t hesitate to stand up for your friends or express your feelings.
While most zodiac signs (and, you know, people) will stand up for what is theirs, there are a few that you would want on the front lines in battle. This is because for these signs being vigilant is second nature. Read on to find out if you’re one of the more defensive zodiac signs.
A Cancer’s defenses aren’t always obvious or straightforward, which can make their reactions all the more pungent, especially when it comes to their home and family. âRuled by the Moon and symbolized by the crab, Cancers are known to be one of the most defensive zodiac signs. When threatened or upset, they retreat into their shells rather than facing conflict head-on. Like a crab, Cancers approach confrontation from the side, which leads them to be quite passive-aggressive, âexplains Thomas.
If there’s one thing a Scorpio will stand up for at all costs, it’s their emotions – and they have the poisonous stings to prove it. âAs Fixed Water, Scorpios are masters of passive aggression,â says Thomas. âThey also have an innate defensive attitude towards them because they don’t like change and refuse to be treated with disrespect. Their strength and pride come from both Mars and Pluto, which gives them fiery confidence and a passion to dominate. Yet when confronted with comments or criticism from the outside, Scorpios strike with fury in self-defense.
It could be their insatiable need for individuality or the fact that they are a solid fixed sign that makes Aquarius one of the more defensive zodiac signs. âWhen it comes to intellectual authority, Aquarius is known as the most defensive zodiac sign,â says Thomas. âTheir ideas and philosophies are their cornerstone, and as a fixed sign, when they look at something, they don’t change perspective. It will make them very offended if they are challenged. With Uranus and Saturn as co-rulers, they take their innate authority very seriously.