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Have you ever wondered why communication is so important?
By Lani Akingbade — Written on Feb 16, 2018
Good communication is key to any good friendship, relationship, or just in general. People will relate the way you communicate, to the type of person they think you are. And a lot of how your communication style is determined is based on astrology and your zodiac sign.
Bad communicators are usually the ones who can never hold a conversation long enough, or they just don’t like to have conversations even if that conversation would make things better.
Good communicators see a problem at hand and they will want to talk through it because they want to get rid of the problem and make sure everyone is happy. They actively listen, as well as get their message understood and across.
All 12 zodiac signs are known to communicate differently. Signs like Gemini and Sagittarius are highly favored because conversations between the two of them tend to go so well.
Their energetic and positive behavior is well liked and their personality is warm and welcoming. Then there are signs who have more trouble when it comes to communicating like the Cancer or the Pisces.
It’s not that Pisces's are terrible at holding conversations but they get sidetracked very easily which leads conversation tedious. And the Cancer zodiac sign can be a great communicator on the occasions that she’s not upset at something.
And then, there are people like the Taurus, who make come off as very reserved and quiet, but when they do speak they have a lot of great things to say that leave people in great awe.
And of course, being deemed as a “bad communicator” doesn’t have to last forever. Constantly learning and improving on our communication skills and honestly the best thing we can do for ourselves.
Even if that means finding creative ways to get your point across.
It takes time, patience, and understanding. We all have our moment where we get frustrated and our words come out as complete “bleh”, but the goal should always be to have effective communication, because we never want our message to be misinterpreted especially when we have good intentions.
Here's a run down of each zodiac sign's communication style for all signs of the zodiac in astrology.
ARIES (March 21- April 20)
An Aries cannot stand someone who is all talk and no action. Which is why when you say that you are going to do something you actually do it. You like to speak freely and effectively and never want to be made to look a fool which is why you always do what you set out to do.
When it comes to one on one communication, you grow easily impatient. You like to tell people like it is, even if that means you are hurting their feelings. You think more people should be like you and get to the point instead of beating around the bush.
TAURUS (April 21- May 21)
Initially Taurus may seem like one of the hardest signs to crack. You come off as very quiet, yet, you’re also praised for being so easygoing. The conversations you do partake in are usually short and sweet. This is because you are the type pf person who likes to make sure everything you say is well thought out.
You are an observer. You like to watch people’s tendencies and moods before you communicate with them. That way if there is ever conflict between you and someone else, you know just what to say because you have learned their truths.
GEMINI (May 22- June 21)
Geminis are great people to have conversations with- if the conversation can last long enough. Your attention span is relatively…short. But that is just because you get so excite, you want to talk about multiple things at once.
This leaves people very confused and they are usually trying to bring you back to the original topic at hand. You leave conversations half way which gives people the impression that you are not a good communicator.
You are good, however, at consistently talking about yourself. So when you are giving a rehearsed speech about yourself, you don’t jump topics.
CANCER (June 22 - July 22)
Cancers are all ears. You are an avid listener. Sometimes we come across friends and people who don’t want us to talk or instruct, but just listen; and that is exactly what you are known to do.
When communicating you give all your attention to the situation. The caring and compassionate soul you have when it comes to being there for others is what sets you apart as a zodiac sign and overall friend.
You find great joy in the fact that others look to you for advice: which is why your friends believe that you are the best at giving advice. Your friends know that. They can always count on you when they need someone to talk to.
LEO (July 23- August 22)
A Leo is often applauded for how great a communicator they are. When you speak, it is powerful and logical. People commend that you always seem to know what you are talking about, and how quick you take action in any given situation.
Depending on your mood and what you are talking about, your tone can range from very serious to very dramatic in a matter of minutes.
When it comes to communicating, Leos also have a clenching desire to feel validated. You like to know that people appreciate you and what you do. So, you know in order for you to keep communicating effectively, people need to tell you that you’re doing a good job.
VIRGO (August 23- September 23)
There is nothing a Virgo loves more than having a conversation with substance. You are very analytical, and tend to ask and have thought provoking questions. You hold great joy when you find out someone else has a critical eye like yourself. And while at first glance you come off as reserved, but once you get to know a person, you are known to have really good conversations.
You do however, have a tendency to address and help them through their problems but completely disregard your own. There are a select few who can get you to open up about your own issues.
LIBRA (September 24- October 23)
Libras not only love to look good, but they also like to speak well. You have a very friendly nature when it comes to talking to people. You like to show that you are very understanding and eloquent.
You like to feel like you have a perfect balance on everything you do in life which is why you can most likely be found in your room having practice conversations with yourself.
The only problem with that is that conversations are unpredictable, and often time you will find yourself stumped on what to say next because you haven’t rehearsed. Remember, you can never train yourself on how to speak freely.
SCORPIO (October 24- November 22)
Conversations with a Scorpio can leave someone in awe. You have a passion for intense and thought-provoking conversations. And you don’t like to sugar coat anything. If something is going on in the world that no one else wants to talk about, you most likely want to talk about it.
When it comes to conversations, you don’t like having them with everyone because not everyone has the same passion as you and want to talk about the nitty gritty. You usually will have superficial conversations with these types of people and save the good conversations for your closer friends who will understand.
SAGITTARIUS (November 23- December 21)
More than anything, Sagittarius like to have sincere conversations. You are well liked among people when it comes to having conversations with you. This is because you like to always do the right thing and are always thinking of others.
Your conversations always leave people feeling bubbly and supported. Your personality even can get yourself overly excited. This can go too far at times because you can leave others and yourself with false promises and a false version of reality.
CAPRICORN (December 22- January 21)
When it comes to speaking, a Capricorn will make sure her words are well thought out before saying them. You are an analyzer when it comes to the words you think and say.
You never want to be made to look a fool, which is why you always have your facts ready and secured. You wish more people were like you because then that means less painfully stupid conversations you would have to endure.
Your need to have all your facts straight before going into conversation tends to drive some of your friends’ and even lovers nuts; they rather you put the book down and speak from the heart.
AQUARIUS (January 22- February 19)
Aquarius’ are highly favored for how great they are when it comes to communicating. You radiate such a warm and welcoming personality and people honestly enjoy talking to you. The best part about you?
You know how to stay objective in any situation. Whether it be talking to your friends or stranger. You like to see the situations from all sides before coming to a decision.
In your personal and romantic relationships, your communication style differs a bit. You communicate by showing your authority; you like sticking to what you already know, and try to persuade others to see it that way as well.
PISCES (February 20- March 20)
The way a Pisces is feeling is honestly unpredictable. One moment you may act like you are the most loving person. You are understanding, you will listen to people when they need you someone to talk to, and they will also be the shoulder you need to cry on.
And another moment, you can become destructive, and have a tendency to hurt feelings. You become one sided and want everyone to listen to you without you really listening to them. Your communication level… can be better. As long as you try to listen to all sides before standing ground.