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Aries's trademark honesty is jarring for some, a breath of fresh air to others. Aries confront liars openly, which can lead to problems... But they're usually right!
Cancer will lie because they can't stand for the people around them to feel pain. Ironically, it's their empathy that makes them feel the necessity to lie.
Libras are notorious liars. In their quest for harmony at all costs, they'll happily lie to both sides in a disagreement and walk away feeling like the ends justified the means.
Capricorns don't enjoy lying and generally avoid it, apart from when they feel a situation calls for it. But occasionally they will lie about something huge, and they'll take it to the grave!
Down-to-earth Taurus understands the practical implications of lying and usually doesn't indulge in it for these reasons. They prefer to keep their lives as simple as possible!
Leo's are nothing if not open, so why would they need to lie about anything? They might explain something in a grandiose way, but typically they are adding to a story for effect rather than outright lying. But there's no need: drama follows them anyway!
Lying isn't Aquarius's thing. They have high ideals and standards, while lacking the sensitivity that might lead another sign to tell a white lie to spare someone's feelings.
Mysterious Scorpios value honesty and loyalty but have no qualms about resorting to lies if they need to investigate something, as they follow their intuitively held suspicions.
The saying "a friend to all is a friend to none" applies to Gemini, whose need to be liked and fear of loneliness motivates their lying ways.
Pisces don't necessarily mean badly but they are perceptive enough to know exactly what people want to hear and will deliver it, regardless of whether it's true or not.
Even when they could lie, Sagittarius usually doesn't. They're the most honest of zodiac signs and they don't like being lied to.
Virgo is ruled by Mercury, the planet of intellect. This can make them quite 'smart' about how and when they lie, having a keen sense of when a white lie is better than their sharply observed criticism.
Aries can't stand the thought of being considered weak and would rather put up walls to stop others knowing how upset or stressed out they feel.
Telling the people closest to them that they're ok—when they're clearly struggling—is a way to spot an Aries who's lying.
Everybody lies from time to time, so you can spot a lying Taurus when you catch them with this attitude. Don't forget the hand that points the finger has three fingers pointing back at itself!
However, a lying Taurus might come across as a little sanctimonious, making declarations about their contempt for lying and the fact they never do it.
One of the main ways Gemini will lie is by saying they'll contact you. Their phone already has more notifications than they can deal with.
If they remember—which they probably won't—they still won't reach out. But when you see them again, they'll be their charming, mercurial self and you'll forget all about it.
Sources: (YourTango) (Well + Good) (Astrofame)
See also: How your zodiac sign influences why people are drawn to you
They might tell you that they're 10 minutes away when they haven't even left home yet so you don't feel as stressed out...
Cancer has good intentions fuelling their lies but that doesn't make the consequences any less negative. One of the main things they will lie about is how far away they are.
They find it easier to pretend that something isn't an issue for them. Deep down, when something hurts they don't want others to see.
However, when Leo's are really, really upset about something they'll pretend it's no big deal. Sometimes Leos are too proud to show their true feelings.
Being such a cerebral sign, they don't like it when they don't understand something (which isn't often) and might employ a lie to avoid feeling uncomfortable.
Whether it's a friend's anecdote or a person who is on to them about something, their anxiety and fear of criticism might lead them to say "I get it" even if they actually don't.
Additionally, don't share anything personal with a Libra that you wouldn't be ok with everyone knowing. They might swear on their life to keep your secrets... But don't trust them!
Libra loves sharing information and has loose lips. Your life's details are fuel for their gossip cauldron, Watch out!
When they are hurt, they will lash out and say hurtful things. Afterward, they might say they forgive you but tread carefully... They probably don't.
As a fixed water sign, Scorpio can hold onto emotions—both good and bad—for a very long time. This can lead to them feeling resentful but they might not want to admit it.
However, one of the biggest exceptions to this rule for Sagittarius is when they say they will complete something by a certain time.
Sagittarius can't help but procrastinate and while they always catch up on their deadlines eventually, it can take them some time to finish what they say they'll do.
They might do their best to appear serious but they will betray themselves and probably laugh in your face in the process.
Capricorn wants to know all the cringe-worthy details of your story and will promise that they won't laugh at you... Then break that promise.
They might try to lighten the mood with a little lying but it's already too late as they've offended the person on the receiving end. Watch them dig the hole deeper!
Their dry, sarcastic sense of humor can sometimes be a bit too acerbic. It may fall flat when an attempted joke becomes an awkward moment for everyone.
Their bad behaviors are ingrained patterns and despite their best efforts, they'll be back to their old ways in no time.
Pisces like to lie to themselves about making big life changes, so if you hear this sign is about to embark on a detox you should take it with a pinch of salt.
How do you spot a liar? Telling tall tales varies from person to person. Sometimes you need to know someone well to intuit whether they're being completely honest or if they're stretching the truth a bit too much. For the gray space in between, it helps to be aware of their zodiac sign. There is a stereotype that some signs are bigger liars than others (...looking at you, Gemini) but each sign has its own creative way of fibbing.
Curious? Click through the gallery to find out how each sign lies so you never have the wool pulled over your eyes again!
How to tell if someone is lying, based on their zodiac sign
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How do you spot a liar? Telling tall tales varies from person to person. Sometimes you need to know someone well to intuit whether they're being completely honest or if they're stretching the truth a bit too much. For the gray space in between, it helps to be aware of their zodiac sign. There is a stereotype that some signs are bigger liars than others (...looking at you, Gemini) but each sign has its own creative way of fibbing.
Curious? Click through the gallery to find out how each sign lies so you never have the wool pulled over your eyes again!