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Will there be a second date?
By Ruby Miranda — Written on Nov 30, 2019
What's that old expression? "You never get a second chance to make a first impression." So true, and even more so when you're going out on a first date. Forget the second date for now — the job is to be impressive enough to get to that place. Right now, we're all about impressing someone and how we go about doing it.
These are the big moments where we have to dim all the "self-help" noise and dating advice, and come to terms with the assumed superficial needs of whomever it is you're about to thrill with your impressiveness. No room for "Don't worry about what others think!" Nope, that kind of thinking will get you nowhere on a date. If you don't care what others think, you'll definitely be date-free.
So, what do the zodiac signs do to impress on a first date? If we use astrology as a guide, it's clear how particular signs will act. Are you a flowers and dinner type of date? Are you a "let's fly to Europe" kind of partner? Or, are you a "Let's go to the mall" type? Perhaps you're indecisive, leaving it all to the imagination of your date?
ARIES (March 21 - April 19)
You're a daredevil. You aren't satisfied with mere pyrotechnics on a date; you go for the full stadium of fire. In other words, you want your date to think you're a flaming badass, and you'll even put your life into jeopardy to win their favor.
TAURUS (April 20 - May 20)
You are all about making the situation comfortable. You want your date to be at ease, and you want them to know that you're a good, safe, trustworthy person to confide in should they want to. You seek to impress your date by making them feel at ease. (It works!)
GEMINI (May 21 - June 20)
You're hilarious, and you seriously want to make your dates laugh. You are warm, but a little nervous on dates, so you end up speaking a little too much about yourself, but it breaks the ice and loosens your date up, and is much appreciated.
CANCER (June 21 - July 22)
You are the ultimate friend. You open the gates at the start, letting your date know that you are willing to hearing them talk about their feelings as much as they'd like. You like to get deep real fast, and small talk is a waste of time to you.
LEO (July 23 - August 22)
You know exactly what to say, when to say it, and how to say it. There is never a dull moment with you, nor do things ever get awkward. You are the ultimate show off date, and you'll bring your friend to a gigantic gala event on a first date, just to show 'em who's boss.
VIRGO (August 23 - September 22)
You're big on structure, so you're the kind of person who controls the date. You come across as someone who takes control, and that appeals to the helpless schmuck that wants to be dominated. You take the hassle out of dating by controlling everything that happens!
LIBRA (September 23 - October 22)
You may not be all that interested in your date, but they will never know it. You are a yes person, a people pleaser, and you have no problem saying the sweetest of things to your date, even if you don't mean them. You are kind and polite, but when push comes to shove, you're really only there for the sex.
SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21)
You impress with sexiness and overt sexual suggestions. You come across as so sexy and confident that your vibe takes over the atmosphere. You seduce with your confidence, and rarely does anyone have the power to say no to you. Your dates rarely walk away nonplussed by you — you slay!
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21)
You impress with your intelligence and way with words. You let your date know right at the top: let's get deep, let's get heavy and let's discuss every taboo subject there is. Your fearlessness is seductive and dating you is an educational experience.
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19)
You like it classy, there's no doubt about it, And if you're going out on a date, first or otherwise, it's going to be impressive because you don't stand for mediocrity. The best restaurants, the best clubs, the best fashions, the best cars — you rule the night and your dates adore it.
AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18)
If honesty is the best policy, then you are impressive on a first date, because you just don't shut up about yourself. Fortunately, you're a pretty interesting person and you want your date to find interest in what you find interesting. You might even be considered an "over-sharer," but at least you do it with a smile.
PISCES (February 19 - March 10)
You are the kind who will sugarcoat every word out of your mouth so as to come across as kindhearted. It does work, but you do go overboard sometimes and it can come across as insincere. You impress with your ability to hear your person out, to listen, and to show genuine interest.
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.