The One Quality That Makes Each Zodiac Sign Uniquely Special
What makes your zodiac sign stand out?
Joel Mott / Unsplash; Hadiiiben’s Images, Artulina via Canva We all have different strengths that make us great in our own special way. These strengths not only make us unique, but they help define the core traits of each zodiac sign.
Perhaps it's your creativity, your unbridled confidence, or simply the way you carry yourself in the world. But sometimes, it's not so obvious.
Here's the one quality that makes each zodiac sign unique
Aries (March 21 - April 19)
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The people who don’t know Aries very well believe this zodiac sign is shallow, and are people who only care about themselves and boasting about themselves. While Aries does enjoy having fun and puts themselves first sometimes, it’s not the complete truth.
Aries is one of the best people to keep around because they have the ability to see deep into a soul, instead of just what’s on the surface. Aries has a unique quality where they can sense that another person needs a friend, and will be there to make others feel better in the blink of an eye.
Taurus (April 20 - May 20)
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Taurus has such an easygoing outlook on life that it seems impossible they would ever have a bad day in their life. Unfortunately, this isn’t true, as everyone tends to have a bad day every now and then, but when Taurus is going through it, they have the special ability to cheer themselves up.
Whether it’s their friends or even a complete stranger, Taurus can’t imagine anyone feeling sad or angry, and empathizes with others. Taurus will go out of their way to make people feel better, whether that means making them laugh or listening as they vent.
Gemini (May 21 - June 20)
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Gemini takes pride in making their friends feel like absolute royalty, which is why their friendship is so valuable. What makes Gemini an even better friend is that they don’t expect anything in return, making them an incredibly selfless person.
Gemini has a knack for making people feel beautiful, both inside and out. They know what people need to hear when they are feeling down, but they can also cheer others up by showing them all the beautiful parts of themselves.
Cancer (June 21 - July 22)
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Cancer is the type of person who is so in touch with their emotions, they aren’t afraid to share them openly with others. That said, Cancer knows how hard it is to be honest with their feelings, especially when it makes them uncomfortable or vulnerable.
For that reason, Cancer is able to love people even more when they are at their lowest. Cancer has the unique ability to supply unconditional love and support to others, especially when they don’t feel like themselves and need help finding their purpose once more.
Leo (July 23 - August 22)
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Leo often gets pigeonholed into being someone who only cares about themselves, simply because of what people see on the surface. But deep down, once they open up, people can see that they are an incredibly devoted friend.
Leo is far from flaky or superficial when it comes to helping people. They will stick with people through thick and thin, mostly because they know that all the effort they put into their friendships will be reciprocated. Leo also loves seeing their friends bounce back from hardship, helping if they can. It’s their most special trait by far.
Virgo (August 23 - September 22)
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Virgo loves being there for the people in their life, no matter what that entails. People might not see it on Virgo’s face, but when there isn’t anything they can do to help, it hurts them. When Virgo is able to cheer up other people, it’s enough to make their entire week.
Virgo worries and cares about the people they love. Their most unique trait is the amount of time and effort they put into making their friends and family feel good, which sometimes means they hold themselves to a high standard and don’t always show their full range of emotions.
Libra (September 23 - October 22)
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Libra is a gentle soul who enjoys treating people to their favorite things. Whether that means bringing them comfort food or planning a weekend getaway, Libra is always there for people who need a friend.
Libra is incredibly intuitive, so their uniquely special trait is their ability to know how other people feel before they even realize it. It may be just a sixth sense, but Libra takes extra care of their relationships, not wasting a moment.
Scorpio (October 23 - November 21)
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Scorpio is all about creating deep connections with people that last a lifetime. No matter how many relationships they have, Scorpio knows everyone in intimate detail. It isn’t because they must know everything about everyone, but because Scorpio wants to get to know the real person.
Scorpio’s most unique quality is their ability to spark a conversation that turns into a deep revelation for the other person. Scorpio will indulge with others and spend time with them, truly showing off how much they are teaching one another.
Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)
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Sagittarius will drop everything in their busy schedule to help someone in need, being extremely selfless in a special way. Though they may have disagreements from time to time, Sagittarius will never leave the side of someone in need.
When Sagittarius builds relationships, they are creating bonds that last forever. They make it a point to make every moment count, despite any bumpy patches they face along the way.
Capricorn (December 22 - January 19)
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Capricorn is known as the “parent” in many interpersonal relationships, whatever that situation might be. Whether it’s bringing snacks on a road trip or offering others solid life advice, it’s a special ability of Capricorn to always be prepared and reliable.
Capricorn takes care of everyone simply because they want to. They want everybody to have fun, often putting others before themselves to make it happen. Capricorn can make taking care of others look extremely easy.
Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)
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Aquarius might seem like a loner, but they really just want to surround themselves with relationships built on a deeper level. Aquarius knows better than anyone what it feels like to not belong, which is why they make an effort to be welcoming to everyone.
Aquarius has special relationships with everyone, and remembers even the smallest detail about someone they may not have seen for years. This unique quality is what makes Aquarius an incredible friend or companion to have.
Pisces (February 19 - March 20)
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Pisces is an intuitive person, making them the perfect vessel for others to vent to. An incredible listener as well, Pisces is always engaged in the conversation, not just zoning out when other people speak as they get lost in their thoughts.
Pisces is an incredible conversationalist, which is one of the key reasons they are so unique. No matter the topic, they are always up for good banter, and sometimes even act as a personal therapist.
Emily Ratay is a writer and journalist living in Pittsburgh whose expertise focuses on astrology, relationships, and feminism. Her work has appeared on YourTango, PopSugar, Yahoo, and MSN, among others.