The Grudge Holders of The Zodiac

Scorpio

It should come as no surprise that Scorpio is also on the list of grudge holders. This is another fixed sign with an emotional, watery influence. Many have heard about Scorpio’s infamous manipulative and stinging behavior. If Scorpio decides that they have been wronged, there is a desire to seek revenge. What are the circumstances that warrant Scorpio’s tendency to harbor a grudge? Betrayal is definitely one. Scorpio doesn’t open up to many people, so when they finally do let down their guard, they expect full loyalty as this particular sign has difficulties trusting others.

For this reason, when there is a betrayal, Scorpio goes all out in its quest for revenge. Scorpio can be quite the formidable enemy quietly seeking retribution for wrongs committed. Due to the fixed nature of the sign, they can be relentless in achieving revenge sometimes to the detriment of their own selves.

Leo

If a Leo is holding a grudge, it has a lot to do with their pride being injured. This fiery fixed sign will get upset when someone injures their ego and pride. Anything that Leo identifies as lowering their high esteem and royal status is likely to cause resentment. If you really want to see Leo react in a grudge-holding manner, stop paying them attention. Cut off their supply, and this will make them quite upset. Depending on the maturity level of the Leo, there’s a propensity to throw fits which some refer to as being a drama queen or king.

While Leo will eventually move on in order to realign themselves with high esteem, they will never forget those who did not see them as the royal, special individuals that they believe and know themselves to be.

Cancer

Cancer is most likely to hold grudges due to emotional upsets. This is a sign that thrives on forming and solidifying close emotional bonds, so when this is disrupted, they can be quite emotionally defensive. If they even get a sense that their emotional connections are being threatened, Cancer is not above using emotional manipulation to keep others tied to them. However, there will always be those individuals who aren’t easily affected by Cancer’s tears, and when this happens, they realize that they no longer have an emotional grip on others.

Due to the cardinal nature of Cancer, they will eventually change and move along. However, with emotional upsets, they will harbor them for a long time and perhaps even a lifetime. There is a nostalgia for Cancer that makes releasing the past difficult.

Virgo

With Virgo, it’s not that they don’t have the ability to move on. Their mutable nature makes it easy for them to adjust to circumstances. However, it is the critical and discerning part of their character that makes it difficult for them to go back to something that they have released. In general, Virgo is the fixer of the zodiac. They have the innate ability to perceive what needs to be adjusted for improvement. This is a sign that will go above and beyond to help people practically make changes for self-improvement. However, if Virgo ever decides that they are dealing with what could be identified as a “lost cause”, they will quietly remove themselves from such associations.

The main reason why Virgo has an issue with going back to what they released is because of their discernment. If they have practically decided that something or someone isn’t for them then, that’s it. Some may perceive this as holding onto a grudge. However, Virgo simply sees it as eliminating that which is not useful or productive to them.

Capricorn

Saturn-ruled Capricorn is all about creating a life that has structure and success. They are also oriented towards learning lessons which is one of the reasons why they are not as forgiving when it comes to infractions and behaviors that they consider beneath them. Capricorn is all about working with people because they do understand that we are all trying to become the best versions of ourselves. However, when it gets to a point where Capricorn feels like a person or circumstance is threatening their bottom line, then Capricorn is no longer interested in the association. Capricorn wants control over their lives, and they are the ones that decide who stays and who goes.

Is this controlling? Yes, it is. However, Capricorn doesn’t see the point of being connected to people, places, and things that have not learned their lessons. Saturn energy creates a distancing effect that makes it quite easy for Capricorn to “go cold.” Even if it is perceived that Capricorn is holding a grudge, in the end, it is all about keeping it classy. Thus, Capricorn will kindly block out anything that is a threat to its master plan and reputation.

Aquarius

In general, Aquarius has a reputation for being quite open-minded to just about everyone and everything. It is important to remember that Aquarius is a fixed sign, so once they have decided that someone or something is off-limits for them, that’s simply what it is. There are a variety of reasons why Aquarius would get to the point of deciding that they simply don’t want to deal with someone anymore whether it be narrow-mindedness, feeling ostracized, etc. Nevertheless, Aquarius is ruled by Uranus, and when they make a decision to cut someone off, it is usually done with an airy detachment that allows them to move on.

Will Aquarius ever let back in what it has given up? Usually no. Again, this has a lot to do with the fixed nature of Aquarius that creates a finality once they’ve made a decision. The influence of Uranus makes it so that Aquarius is always seeking something that will move them beyond the commonplace, so they may not necessarily feel the need to reconnect with the outdated.

In all, there are a variety of reasons why some people tend to hold a grudge. Whether it is due to a fixed nature that keeps them focused on a slight betrayal or a desire to simply move on from something that just doesn’t fit, the above zodiac signs reveal that forgiving and forgetting are not easy for everyone for a variety of reasons. Some hold grudges due to the inability to move on while others do so in an attempt to create boundaries. Nevertheless, an important lesson for all zodiac signs is to not allow the past to keep us stuck in patterns and cycles that don’t lead to growth.