What You Want Vs. What You NEED (Based On Your Zodiac Sign)

Decisions. Every day there's some new gadget, person, place, or adventure trying to get your attention.

Making decisions can be confusing enough without feeling bombarded by choices that are out of reach or out of control. When you think about things like happiness, money, security, friendship and love, you realize that there's little doubt that those items must go on the list.

But can you live without what you want? The career of your dreams — that trip you've been longing to take. It could be to start a family, and you've been putting it on hold because becoming a parent is a MAJOR decision. What do you do? Want what you want?

What do you do when want is such a deep longing that it really does feel like a need?

Well first, you might ask your friends. They listen and sometimes give you advice. You hear what they say, but sometimes you still feel stuck. These types of things change the course of a person's life!

So when they're not around (or when you're taking too long to figure things out for yourself), you have to find another source for the answers you need.

Perhaps a little light from your star sign is just the push you need to get you moving. Astrology can tell you a lot about yourself, you zodiac sign, and what you REALLY need to focus on in life, so read for yourself and see what the zodiac has to say about your sign's attitude towards want and REAL need. 

1Aries (March 21 - April 19)

Oh, Aries. The problem is never not knowing what you want. You always do. You don't worry too much about what you need either. Of all the star signs, no one can take care of you better than yourself. Your conflict of deciding what you want and need happens when the dirty word compromise comes into play.

You might have to learn how to sacrifice for the sake of others so that you get everything you think you deserve and more. 

READ: 13 Brutal Truths About Loving An Aries (As Written By An Aries)

2Taurus (April 20 - May 20)

Taurus, you are one stubborn sign, but hidden beneath that tough exterior is a giver who loves to give, give, and give some more. It's tough being you because you feel misunderstood.  You often feel like your needs aren't being met and you struggle with knowing what you want. Give others some clear boundaries.

Let people see that you have a soft side. Also, don't forget to remind yourself to tune in and listen to those signals. When you are feeling stubborn on an issue, it's not really that you aren't worried about not getting what you want. Really, for you, it's that you feel like your needs aren't being met.

READ: 5 Brutal Truths About Loving A Taurus (As Written By A Taurus)

3Gemini (May 21 - June 20)

No one understands the dance of juggling needs and wants more than you, Gemini. The problem with figuring out what you need or want is based upon your mood and desires in the moment.

To really figure out what it is that you want or need, dig down deep and ask yourself what can you commit to doing for the long haul. 

READ: 13 Brutal Truths About Loving A Gemini (As Written By One)

4Cancer (June 21 - July 22)

Sometimes being earthy and laid back has its disadvantages. Your determination is needed to decide what you want and need. What works best for you must appeal to your logical side. If it doesn't make sense, you think it's not something you should want. But sometimes happiness requires sacrifice and once in a while, it's okay to be uncomfortable with change.

Besides, no one can handle adversity better than you, Cancer. 

READ: 5 Brutal Truths About Loving A Cancer (As Written By A Cancer)

5Leo (July 23 - August 22)

Leo's big ego is what blocks the view between wants and needs. Sometimes, Leo, you have to step aside and figure out what works for everyone when you're dead set on being the leader of the pack. It may not necessarily be what you want right now, but exactly what you need in the long run.

READ: 6 Brutal Truths About Loving A Leo (As Written By A Leo)

6Virgo (August 23 - September 22)

Virgo, your carefree nature, and love of freedom isn't at risk the moment you decide to put your needs above your wants, and vice versa. In fact, Virgo, it's your intuition that rules these types of decisions.

Go with your gut when you must make a major decision. When you follow your instincts, you get the best that you deserve in life. 

READ: 7 Brutal Truths About Loving A Virgo (As Written By A Virgo)

7Libra (September 23 - October 22)

Libra, you are so busy helping others figure out what they want and what they need, that you sometimes forget to look in the mirror and deal with your own life. You need to step aside and be the force you are to everyone else in your own life.

Then, and only then can you truly know what you need to be happy.

READ: 11 Brutal Truths About Loving A Libra (As Written By A Libra)

8Scorpio (October 23 - November 21)

Scorpio, your deep need for privacy is your biggest obstacle at times. Everyone needs someone to talk to, and that includes you. Seek out advice from someone you trust to confide in and maybe share a few of the fears you have about change.

You might enjoy it!

READ: 14 Brutal Truths About Loving A Scorpio (As Written By A Scorpio)

9Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)

Sagittarius, when asked what you want out of life, you tend to go overboard and forget about your needs. Without both working together in harmony, you will run out of energy to push full speed ahead. Remember to self-evaluate when needed.

Don't worry, life won't pass you by when you do. 

READ: 7 Brutal Truths About Loving A Sagittarius (As Written By One)

10Capricorn (December 22 - January 19)

Capricorn, not all things in life can avoid drama. As much as you understand risk, you sometimes take a while to figure out when to make your next power move. Figure out what matters to  you most now to prioritize your concerns.

Then, do as you always do — take charge with confidence. 

READ: 7 Brutal Truths About Loving A Capricorn (As Written By One)

11Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)

Things don't work themselves out on their own, no matter how many times you tell yourself, Aquarius. There are certain things that you should not leave to fate or chance and that's your future. You love to go with the flow and thrive on adventure.

The reason you have trouble figuring out what you want and need is you forget sometimes to focus. So take time to really think about things before you make that decision.

READ: 7 Brutal Truths About Loving An Aquarius (As Written By One)

12Pisces (February 19 - March 20)

You are such a caretaker, Pisces, and that's kind of how you got into this mess of not knowing for sure what you want or need. If you want to know what you want and need, you might benefit from an evening of peaceful solitude and some soul-searching.

READ: 7 Brutal Truths About Loving A Pisces (As Written By A Pisces)