How To Get The Respect You Deserve, Using Astrology
Respect is earned, so get yours.
pexels We’ve all been in situations where we feel like we’re not being respected.
Maybe your boss is giving you too many assignments or a friendship is feeling one-sided, or your partner isn’t letting your voice be heard. Whatever the case, circumstances like these can be disheartening.
Sometimes, we feel like we don’t deserve respect, for various reasons. The truth is, we do, especially from those we interact with on a regular basis. But getting this respect can be tricky. Everybody’s personality is different, so getting through to someone requires figuring out the best way to do so.
Read on to find out how each zodiac sign’s personality could be causing you to feel disrespected, and for some advice on how to use this to your advantage, with astrology by horoscope date.
ARIES (March 21 – April 19)
Aries is usually competitive, confident, and short-tempered, so going up against them can seem like a daunting challenge. When it comes to Aries, flying under the radar is definitely the way to go.
You have much better odds at making headway if your conversation with Aries feels less like an attack and more like a level-headed discussion. Best case scenario: Aries walks away feeling like they’ve won, and you walk away knowing you’ve accomplished what you needed to.
TAURUS (April 20 – May 20)
Taurus usually isn’t one to compromise, but being practical with them can help them see the error of their ways. With Taurus, slow and steady progress should be the goal; getting big changes from them is unlikely, but small victories can add up over time.
If all else fails and you need a quick fix, pointing out Taurus’ own flaws, thereby tapping into their insecurities, may be necessary. This will almost certainly make things messy, but Taurus will get the message quickly.
GEMINI (May 21 – June 20)
Gemini is typically very gentle and sociable, so feeling a lack of respect from them is likely the result of a lapse in their own judgment. Recognizing this and having a thoughtful discussion with Gemini after the fact can be most helpful. It’s probably best if you start the conversation, as Gemini may be too nervous and embarrassed to come to you.
CANCER (June 21 – July 22)
Emotions hold a very tight grip on Cancer, and understanding this is an important part of gaining their respect. Connecting with Cancer on an emotional level would increase your likelihood of coming to an agreement; a heartfelt, private conversation would be the best framework in which to accomplish this. If this strategy doesn’t work, manipulating them into feeling like they’ve done something wrong could motivate them to change their tune.
LEO (July 23 – August 22)
Beneath the arrogance and inflexibility they may be projecting, Leo is kind at heart. Treating them kindly and giving them the attention they crave would most likely earn you their respect in return. Leo’s mind is built for solving problems, so perhaps telling them what you’ve been feeling is all they really need to hear.
VIRGO (August 23 – September 22)
It’s likely that the perceived lack of respect you feel from Virgo is a result of their tendency to be overly critical. They may be too preoccupied with the small, mundane details of life to even realize how they’re making you feel.
Virgo’s mind is practical and analytical, so using concrete examples to express your feelings would give you the greatest chance of getting them to see things from your perspective.
LIBRA (September 23 – October 22)
Libra’s commitment to keeping peace and fairness makes it seem out of character for them to disrespect someone else, but it may also be the key to gaining their respect. Making a calm plea to them is a good first start, but if this is ineffective, confronting them loudly and passionately will quickly get their attention. Once Libra understands how you feel, their cooperative and fair-minded nature will motivate them to change their ways.
SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21)
The truth is greatly important to Scorpio, so being honest with them about your feelings could have a profound impact. Go into your talk with Scorpio focused on presenting the facts in a calm, collected manner, and you’ll have a great chance at gaining their respect.
Scorpio’s secretive nature will cause them to become defensive if you harp on their motivations for disrespecting you in the past, so stick to the script for best results.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 21)
Sagittarius’ willingness to say anything and distaste for being constrained already predisposes them to make disrespectful comments toward others. However, they’re also generous and idealistic, so showing them what’s going wrong and what could make it better will usually convince them to honor your request. Still, you’ll have to let their actions speak louder than their words since Sagittarius is known for promising more than they can deliver.
CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19)
Capricorn is incredibly disciplined and skilled at exercising their self-control, but they can be annoyed rather easily, which could trigger them to be condescending and disrespectful. To gain their respect, taking a serious, practical approach would work best. Rather than blowing up at them in public, calmly and gently letting them know why there’s a problem should be enough to solve it.
AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18)
If Aquarius isn’t being respectful, chances are they’re analyzing their actions and the situation just as much as you are. Arguing with them would be a waste of time, as their temperamental, uncompromising nature will kick in and prevent them from thinking rationally. Your best bet is to present yourself as a victim and the disrespectful incident(s) as a problem that you and Aquarius could work together to solve. This would likely bring Aquarius to the table and get them thinking about how they could improve their actions.
PISCES (February 19 – March 20)
When Pisces disrespects others, it might actually be the result of a misunderstanding. Pisces doesn’t handle criticism very well and is quick to perceive themselves as a victim, causing them to disrespect others as a defense mechanism. However, their emotional compass is strong, and they’re likely just as committed to resolving the issue as you are. If you can connect with Pisces on an emotional level, their compassion and intuition will probably take over, allowing them to see what they’ve done wrong and work toward making things right.