Discover the emotional spectrum of zodiac signs. From intense reactions to struggles with emotional control, explore how astrology influences our feelings. Learn to manage and embrace your emotions for a balanced life.
Ruled by the Moon, which represents our emotions, Cancer is by far the most emotional zodiac sign — particularly "about themselves," says Astrologer, Empath, & Psychic Carol Starr in a TikTok video.
"You hurt their feelings, you attack their ego, God help you," she says. Known for their moody nature, Cancer's lack of emotional regulation can often come off as manipulative.
One of the reasons why Aries can be emotional wrecks is that they never slow down. They keep pushing themselves and never stop long enough to process their feelings, so one day, their emotions come rushing out.
They may have trouble getting enough sleep, so their stress levels never reset. In addition, Aries can be rash and not think about things before saying them, which can lead to all kinds of emotional wreckage.
Pisces don't want other people to get hurt, so they tend to take on problems that put their own hearts in danger. They are too compassionate and kind for their own good.
It doesn't take much for a Pisces to get over-emotional, and their feelings tend to overwhelm them every time. They tend to want to fix other people's broken hearts and forget about their own emotional upsets until they get so big they can't be ignored.
Earth sign Taurus is known for being down to earth and, for the most part, having a good handle on its emotions. The issue is that once Taurus gets pushed over the edge, all bets are off.
Like the bull Taurus symbolizes, once that red flag is waving there's no turning back. "When they get emotional, beware!" says Starr. "You don't wanna be in the room when they get so dangerously emotional."
On the surface, Scorpio may not look like an emotional wreck, and if you asked them, they'd say they had their emotions under control. But the truth is, there are times when their feelings are way out of control. Scorpio is very passionate and intense, and while that's great, sometimes it's terrifying.