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Nasty women aren't afraid to stand up to the patriarchy.
By Christine Schoenwald — Written on Dec 11, 2017
When Donald Trump called Hillary Clinton a nasty woman, he meant it as an insult and as an old-school sexist remark. What he didn’t realize was that women everywhere would embrace it and turn it into a brag. Women decided that "nasty" would be a quality that women would inspire to be.
Nasty boys may not mean a thing, as Janet Jackson said in her 1986 song "Nasty Boy," but now, over 30 years later, nasty women mean everything.
We should all aspire to be nasty women as they have opinions and a voice. They say the things that women aren’t supposed to say, especially if their horoscope indicates they should stay mum. Nasty women act, march for justice, and aren’t afraid of being unlikeable. Nasty women take back their power and, in turn, become empowered.
Nasty women are the women who stand in solidarity and fight for LGBTQ rights, education, racial equality, accessible and affordable healthcare, and reproductive rights. Standing up for what you believe in and defending the rights of others is not just nasty, it’s noble.
Are nasty women angry? Yes, but it's their anger that propels them to take a stand and fight.
We all have varying degrees of nastiness in us. You might not participate in every march but that doesn’t mean that you aren't doing what you can to fight injustice. You may not be screaming on the front lines, but when you encounter racism or sexism in your own home, you stand up and defend the issues you feel are important.
We’re all nasty women in some way. And here are the zodiac signs who are nasty women, ranked from most to least.
1. ARIES (March 21 - April 19)
Aries women are nasty women because they're passionate about what they believe in and have the courage to fight for it. They may take chances, but these risks often lead to the greatest victories.
An Aries woman will fight for people who don't have the ability to fight for themselves. You don't want to mess with an Aries woman for she'll take you down.
2. SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21)
Scorpio women are nasty women because of their intense focus and passion. They're warriors and will not stop until they have victory, and even then, they'll continue fighting.
When a Scorpio has your back, you feel safe enough to step out of your comfort zone. Scorpios are tremendously faithful and will fight for you long after you've stopped fighting for yourself.
3. LEO (July 23 - August 22)
Leos are nasty women because they're leaders. They're powerful, captivating, and they have the ability to get people to fight alongside them for their cause. Leos don't sit on the sidelines, they throw themselves into the middle of the conflict.
They speak their minds honestly and from the heart. People may try to stop them, but the Leo woman knows how to out-maneuver them and keep going.
4. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21)
Sagittarius women are nasty women because they're straightforward — sometimes to the point of being blunt. They speak their minds and don't care who they offend, especially if their message is important to them.
They have a very strong sense of what is right and wrong, and that sense guides them in all they do.
5. GEMINI (May 21 - June 20)
Geminis are nasty women because they're intelligent and know how to fight with words. They know the importance of having an opinion and a voice.
Geminis know how to say the things that they're not supposed to say in such a way that their message comes across clearly.
6. LIBRA (September 23 - October 22)
Libras are nasty women because they absolutely can't tolerate injustice and will stand up against racism, sexism, harassment, homophobia, transphobia, prejudice, and bigotry.
They don't create conflict for conflict's sake, so when they fight it's because they see no other way around it.
7. CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19)
Capricorns are nasty women because they're amazing strategists and have the ability to wait before acting so that their action makes the greatest impact. Capricorns are wise and they've learned from the past, so they know the best social justice moves to make.
Don't think because they tend to be conservative that they're not nasty women — they are, just very controlled and careful nasty women.
8. AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18)
Aquarius are nasty women because they're humanitarians at their core. They want to save the earth and all of its inhabitants.
They're innovative in their ways of fighting and they get excited about new ideas. Aquarians won't back down from a fight, and they don't need an army to do battle — they can fight solo if they need to.
9. TAURUS (April 20 - May 20)
Taurus are nasty women because when they believe in something, it is very difficult to dissuade them. Taurus might be stubborn but that stubbornness is crucial when a battle is long and drawn out.
They see the long game and are willing to fight for a cause as long as it's necessary. Taurus don't give up, even when others may want them to.
10. PISCES (February 19 - March 20)
Pisces are nasty women because they're compassionate. They want everyone to have the same opportunities and rights as everyone else.
They may not march or do battle in obvious ways, but they'll make the phone calls, and find creative ways of fighting back. Art can be a way of rebelling and standing up to the status quo.
11. VIRGO (August 23 - September 22)
Virgos are quietly nasty women. They fight analytically and with an attention to detail.
They want to fix a system that is broken and they work to discover ways in which to do this. There are times that their overcritical nature may stall them for a bit, but they'll get back on track quickly.
12. CANCER (June 21 - July 22)
Cancers are nasty women because they care so deeply about people. They may get down when they are staring in the face of injustice, but they will rally and come up with brilliant ways in which to fight.
They tend to get angry when they encounter discrimination and inequality, but that anger just fuels their fire.
Christine Schoenwald is a writer, performer, and teacher who loves writing and performing personal narratives. She's had pieces in The Los Angeles Times, Salon, Woman's Day, Purple Clover, Bustle, and is a regular contributor to Ravishly and YourTango. Check out her website or her Facebook page.
