breakdown of the signs at their worst & best

putaindeastrology:

ARIES

AT THEIR BEST: 
At their best, Aries are
truly the protectors of the underdogs and will fight for the weak with
conviction. Mature Aries stand up for the rights of their friends and
family, and will confront anyone who gets in their way. Honest and
unbiased, they give real advice and have the interest of the other
person in their heart when they help. Thriving on competition, they want
to win, but are good losers because they are convinced they will win
next time. This faith in the future also makes them fearless about new
ventures. Waiting makes them uncomfortable which also makes them
exciting friends and lovers.

AT THEIR WORST:
Aries at their worst are the
ultimate taskmasters who can fool themselves into thinking they can do
everything better than anyone without doing enough themselves. They can
be the first to give orders and then be the first to criticize that the
job wasn’t done perfectly. They must guard against letting small
annoyances about trivial things escalate into furious outbursts. A
tendency to start things they don’t finish because they rush ahead
without planning, should be tamed because they can’t expect people to
clean up their messes after they have already moved on to something
else.

TAURUS

AT THEIR BEST:

At their best, Taureans are genuinely
kind and concerned with welfare and comfort of others. Looking out for
the safety and comfort of loved ones is second nature to mature
Taureans. They will be careful not to waste money, make sure everyone is
warm and fed and look out for everyone’s physical safety at all times.
Taurus is a dependable sign and will persist when many others have given
up or  exhausted themselves. As lovers, they are sensual and interested
in giving their partner pleasure. Politically, philosophically, or
religiously, they want to look after the welfare of each individual and
keep standards of morality high so that people don’t get hurt. 

AT THEIR WORST:

Taureans at their worst are obsessed
with their own comfort while compulsively spending money on their
physical and material desires, especially food and luxury items. They
need to learn to separate themselves from their possessions and train
themselves to throw old, useless items away. Because they don’t want to
be uncomfortable, they can be lazy. They must be careful not to allow a
sedentary life to overcome them to the point where it’s too much trouble
to even go out for fun. Politically, philosophically or religiously,
Taurus can be tyrannical. Again, learning to separate themselves from
their beliefs and see things more abstractly, will release them from
being trapped in their own passions.

GEMINI

AT THEIR BEST:

At their best, Geminis are social
butterflies who get along with everyone. They are popular and keep in
touch with all of their friends on a daily basis. Their quick mind gives
them a quick wit and an easy-going sense of humor. Always on the go,
they are never boring and add a zest for life to any gathering. They are
current on the news and are not judgmental about politics or religion.
Rather they are open to discussing anything without taking sides, and
they can add useful information on any topic. 

AT THEIR WORST:

Geminis at their worst are callous,
curt, and lacking in empathy. Gemini’s relationships would benefit from
stopping to think about how their words can hurt people. Too often
they assume that if what they are saying is correct, it should be said.
Bickering endlessly about whether or not they are correct is not
productive in relationships. They should guard against their weakness in
being social climbers who use people and information to propel
themselves socially and in their careers, in addition to gossiping for
sheer sport. 

CANCER

AT THEIR BEST:

At their best, Cancers are the
ultimate mothers to everyone, even strangers. They are always ready to
help by opening a door for an older person or cooking a meal for a sick
friend. The mature Cancer is sensitive to human weakness and rather than
taking offense to the crude or selfish behaviour of others, they offer
support and caring guidance. They will listen with their whole heart
when a friend needs to discuss a problem, and the mature Cancer will
offer advice that considers the feelings of everyone involved. Highly
responsible, with a great work ethic, Cancers put one hundred percent
into their jobs and in caring for their families. 

AT THEIR WORST:

Cancers at their worst are lost
in themselves and their emotions. When weak, they can be brooding
and overly sensitive souls who believe that people try to hurt their
feelings on purpose. They need to learn to separate from their own
feelings long enough to understand that other people have different
points of view and experiences that make them behave the way they do.
Most of the comments and behaviours of other people have nothing to do
with them. Learning to have more faith in the goodness of people and the
world will allow them to be less self-protective so they can loosen up
and let down their guard. 

LEO

AT THEIR BEST:

At their best, Leos are honest
and accepting. They see their faults clearly and are the first to admit
them. Leos understand the fragility of the human ego and treat people
accordingly. The mature Leo is an open book without secrets or hidden
agendas. They say what they mean and are trustworthy. Friends and family
are a priority and Leos are always loyal and dependable for people they
care about. Lavishing loved ones with compliments and attention is
their natural way of communicating their love and they don’t stop just
because the relationship is old. A playful, fun-loving, accepting
attitude is the hallmark of the mature Leo. 

AT THEIR WORST:

Leos at their worst are loud,
rude and honest to the point of hurting people’s feelings. Their need
to be impressive makes them overdo everything, including the way they
dress and behave. They need to develop true faith in themselves and
their ability to make it in the world, without trying so hard to be
impressive by trying to be overly physically attractive or extremely
talented. By realizing that relationships are based on more than this,
Leos can learn to be as honest with themselves as they are with other
people, and make more of their own lives instead of relying on other
people for emotional and financial support. 

VIRGO

AT THEIR BEST:

At their best, Virgos are
gentle and kind people who can’t resist stepping in to help people with
advice or favors. Even though they are experts at seeing the practical
world of daily living clearly, they accept and realize that most people
don’t. Rather than criticize and correct, they assist and guide. Virgos
are masters at solving problems before they happen by patiently
examining situations and playing out every possible scenario in their
heads before proceeding with action. An easy style of communicating with
a gentle voice, and an understanding listening ability makes Virgos
excellent friends. 

AT THEIR WORST:

Virgos at their worst are too shallow with a tendency to judge people on everything they can see.
They need to remember that people are more than just their houses,
cars, and clothes. Virgo can become obsessed with money, talking about
it endlessly and reporting on how much money everyone has. Marrying for
money or physical attractiveness is a danger for Virgos and can rob them
of any chance at a deep relationship that would really fulfill them.
Romantically, Virgos need to see past the physical and be willing to
experience the emotional part. 

LIBRA

AT THEIR BEST:

At their best, Libras are considerate
and courteous without expecting anything in return. Although they
always want to be fair, they realize that life isn’t fair and other
people are not always going to treat them as well as Libra treats them.
But they stay happy and positive despite this, and they understand that
other people may not be as social as Libra and therefore not as
concerned with social reciprocity. Mature Libras realize that they treat
people well because they choose to and that they are actually tipping
the scales when they do this because it puts responsibility on the other
person to reciprocate. Seeing this dynamic clearly, the mature Libra
gives without expecting to receive. They realize that it is their choice
to give and they give because they enjoy creating and spreading peace
and beauty in the world which is their ultimate reward. 

AT THEIR WORST:

Libras at their worst are too
concerned about being fair. They are avid followers of the “Golden
Rule” and they always do their part in treating people well. But
expecting other people to always do the same is asking too much. Some
Libras become enraged and get into physical confrontations with people
they feel have wronged them. Others play passive-aggressive games to
even the score. Either way, these Libras would benefit from realizing
that people aren’t always going to treat them as well as they
treat other people. Many Libras, who do understand this, still hold up
their end by treating people nicely, but have given up on people
reciprocating. They can fail to listen to people because they already
assume people will say something unacceptable, and they end up making
people feel unworthy of being in a relationship with them. 

SCORPIO

AT THEIR BEST:

At their best, Scorpios are
the friends and family members who are loyal until death. The mature
Scorpio is able to deal with their very intense emotions and realize
that they are the source of these emotions rather than other people.
They express their feelings rather than locking them away and letting
them fester. These Scorpios rise above hurts and failings by accepting
them and gaining strength from them. Their passion is used for
understanding and mercy, rather than revenge and power. They empathize
with even the most downtrodden people because they can understand life
is full of dangers and even the strongest people can fail. These
Scorpios are careful and always think before they act and speak, yet are
forgiving of those who are careless. 

AT THEIR WORST:

Scorpios at their worst are controlling and unforgiving. Scorpios are excellent at self-control, but often believe they can also
control other people. Sometimes they can, but it only lasts until the
other people decide they have had enough, and no longer want to deal
with Scorpio. Some Scorpios put a lot of effort into making sure they
don’t get used, made a fool of, or hurt. They waste time being careful
and serious to avoid these things. Then, if they do get hurt, they waste
more time being unforgiving and even vengeful. In the end, they miss
out on the carefree, lighter side of life and, instead spend a lot of
time feeling hurt. Scorpios would benefit from realizing that they can
only control themselves, and because other people usually just don’t
care as much as them, Scorpios are wasting their time by not forgiving
them. 

SAGITTARIUS

AT THEIR BEST:

At their best, Sagittarians are
free spirits who never let the world drag them down. They overlook the
negative, difficult side of the world and happily skip through life
looking for the good in everything. Always seeing things from the
highest vantage point, these mature Sagittarians overlook faults in
others because, in the big scheme of life, these imperfections don’t
matter. It’s what’s in a person’s heart that is important and
Sagittarians are wise enough to figure out the true intentions of the
people they encounter. They see people and the world clearly, which
gives them a clever wit. Candid but still tactful, they are masters at
conversation and wonderful listeners as well. 

AT THEIR WORST:

Sagittarians at their worst are too
concerned about whether people are being honest and genuine. People
lie, cheat, play games and put on shows. Even Sagittarians aren’t
perfect, but the standards they set for other people are higher than the
standards they set for themselves. If someone lies to them about
something substantial or treats them rudely, they are likely to cut them
out of their lives completely, or at least make a huge fuss about it
until the person comes clean or apologizes. Sagittarians need to realize
that their expectations for honest, genuine behaviour in others may be
too high, and they only end up driving themselves crazy complaining about people. 

CAPRICORN

AT THEIR BEST:

At their best, Capricorns are
everyone’s compassionate, forgiving father who never stops supporting
and giving. They are dependable when no one else is and have the stamina
to see things through. Mature Capricorns see the world in the long-term
without letting it overwhelm them. Saving money and taking care of
their health are common sense for these Capricorns because they know
that life doesn’t come with any free passes. Taking care of things in
the present is the only way to assure a prosperous future. They apply
this responsible outlook to every area of their lives. Family is
priority number one for them and, in the end, they work hard and act
responsibly to be there for those they love. 

AT THEIR WORST:

Capricorns at their worst are tyrannical
and fanatical about their own opinions. They sometimes behave like they
are everyone’s father and they have a need to convince people that
their ideas need to be accepted by everyone. Capricorns easily fall into
a cycle of truly believing they do all of the work in the world, and
complain that no one else works as hard as them. They need to accept
that the choices they make belong to them, other people make their own
choices and they have no right to judge the choices of other people.
This would help Capricorns have a more positive outlook, rather than
feeling depressed, negative and sorry for themselves. It would also
save Capricorns from their tendency to quit everything they start just
for spite. 

AQUARIUS

AT THEIR BEST:

At their best, Aquarians are
confident and steadfast. The critics of the world can never bring
down mature Aquarians who see judgments as opinions and never as facts.
Aquarians are their own judges and they know that their standards are
higher than anyone else’s. Moreover, only they know what is really
happening inside their heads. Regardless, mature Aquarians treat the
opinions of others with respect and are always polite in their
responses. They are accepting of the eccentricities of others and get
along easily with most people. Patient and kind, they are impossible to
rattle, these Aquarians have their feet well planted in reality.
They have realistic goals, make practical plans and work hard until they
succeed. 

AT THEIR WORST:

Aquarians at their worst are insensitive
intellectual elitists. They have what they consider to be highest moral
standards and expect everyone to share in them, going so far as to
enact real changes in the lives of other people to fit their personal
opinions of what is best for other people. When confronted with the
emotional feedback of other people, often based on their own insensitive
behaviour, Aquarians refuse to address the emotion as real. They change
the subject or outright claim that the person has no right to feel that
way. Aquarians would benefit from acknowledging that emotion is real and
answers aren’t always one-size-fits-all. We are individuals, with
different feelings and situations that are often best treated with
compassion and emotional understanding. 

PISCES

AT THEIR BEST:

At their best, Pisces are in
tune with human nature and the underlying subtleties of emotion. A
mature Pisces can understand people better than they understand
themselves. They can feel the meaning behind words to the point where
the words hold less meaning than the feelings behind them. This can
weigh on Pisces, but the mature Pisces absorbs the feelings and reflects
them back on people in the form of compassion and understanding. These
Pisces understand that every person is completely different and everyone
has faults. They are happy to overlook faults, even making excuses for
people’s shortcomings. They are also forever grateful to the people who
overlook their faults and are loyal to those who choose to do
so. Mature Pisces are there to help people in even the messiest and
convoluted of predicaments, no questions asked. They feel the pain of
others and have the compassion to help relieve it. 

AT THEIR WORST:

Pisces at their worst are escape
artists who avoid facing the problems and the ugliness of the real
world. Some of this is harmless, like pretending dirt doesn’t exist, or
dressing as though comfort is the only criteria in choosing an
appropriate outfit. Other times, their need to escape has further
reaching effects. Too often Pisces’ resort to substance abuse to escape
the stresses of the world. It isn’t just relationship or work stress.
It’s a generalized and pervasive feeling that the world is crushing
them. Headaches are a common Pisces complaint because this anonymous
pressure builds in their psyche until it shows itself physically. When
confronted, they will talk in circles and will avoid admitting their
weaknesses. Pisces should be more open to letting people help them, and
to talking about their feelings so that they can deal with them. This
may keep them from escaping into substances or developing physical
symptoms.