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Give. Them. Attention.
By Ruby Miranda — Written on Jan 17, 2019
We all act a certain way when we need attention, and depending on how we grab it, our behavior can reveal much about us in both positive and negative ways. That's why astrology is one of the best ways to find out the most attention-grabbing thing each zodiac sign does.
Say, for instance, you feel neglected, abandoned or maybe you feel wronged. You could go about getting closure in any number of ways. Depending on the traits that come along with your sun sign, you might opt for a quick and painless confrontation instigated with a single prompt, or you might overturn a table in a restaurant as you make a grand exit.
The attention-grabbing zodiac signs are hot-headed and nasty when it comes to demanding attention. And there are other signs who go about things in a more passive-aggressive way.
Demanding the spotlight can be subtle; it's not always throwing a fit and crying like a baby. And yet, this is a talent that eludes no one. We all need to be paid some sort of attention, to a degree, and depending upon our astrological info, we might be wild and unruly, or modest yet cunning. Which one are you?
ARIES (March 21 - April 19)
Aries shouts, screams and stomps. This is the LOUD sign, and when it comes to grabbing your attention, bring earplugs because their stint in the spotlight is not only deafening, it's longwinded too.
TAURUS (April 20 - May 20)
Sulky, moody Taurus. Oh, they will never tell you outright what's wrong with them; in fact, they are the original "I'm OK" people, signaling instantly that they're not OK. They suck the life out of the room with their attention-grabbing sulkiness.
GEMINI (May 21 - June 20)
You might recall that Gemini are indecisive. Well, that very same indecisiveness is what they use to get attention, except in heaping doses. Waiting for an answer? Gemini makes sure to hold out. So, you wait and wait... that's attention-getting!
CANCER (June 21 - July 22)
Ironically, Cancer gets your attention when they ghost you. Known for ridding people from their lives without warning, you'll suddenly have nothing on your mind but them after you can't get back into their lives. Attention level: 10.
LEO (July 23 - August 22)
This sign relishes the idea of getting attention and will set about getting it in ways both good and... evil. Ever the show-off, Leo loves a front-page headline, no matter what it's for. No publicity is bad publicity, eh?
VIRGO (August 23 - September 22)
Wild clothes, wild jewelry, wild style. Change the hair color, get the ink — this is Virgo's way of both rebelling and getting attention. They rebel because they usually find themselves in jobs that are restrictive. Enter Fashion Rebel.
LIBRA (September 23 - October 22)
Libra gets attention by telling you what you want to hear and agreeing with everything you say. By then, you're so smitten with the affirmation of your own self that all you want is more of them. Attention factor: achieved.
SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21)
Teasing you will do the trick. It's that simple. Scorpio promises the world, gets you on the hook, then lets you dangle like the worm you are. "Now look at me when I'm talking to you!" Scorpio grabs attention by being sexified freaks of sexiness.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21)
You mean you didn't notice the Sagittarius in the room? No, not the loud Aries or the show-off Leo, but that name-dropping dilettante who seems to be the authority of the world? That's our Sag.
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19)
Capricorn doesn't pull punches when it comes to getting attention. They come right out with it, whatever they want to say. If they have an issue, they will let you know — no fits thrown, though I cannot promise people won't get hurt.
AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18)
This zodiac sign resorts to dirty tricks for their biggest attention-getting attempts. Self-confidence issues may hold them back, but they do rebel in their own way, and it's usually by taking the low road. Negative attention-getters, the indirect insults will definitely get your attention.
PISCES (February 19 - March 10)
Much like Taurus, Pisces does like to mope. Nothing's ever wrong when asked, but they will make you feel like you've just been ambushed when you look in their eyes. Passive-aggressive moping... with a vengeance. You paying attention now?
Ruby Miranda is a New Yorker who learned astrology, I Ching and all types of cartomancy and numerology from her crazy, gypsy mother. She currently writes for a wide range of esoteric publications.