Wondering about your patterns in dating? Here’s who you attract versus who you actually need, based on your zodiac sign.

Aries

Aries, you tend to attract chaos. Your bold, fiery energy is magnetic, and many people view you as a challenge. 

However, you’re best suited for individuals who are grounded and secure—those who aren’t intimidated by your power and allow you to shine. 

Taurus

Taurus, for someone who craves stability and consistency, you often attract the opposite. Because your grounded nature is so alluring, many flighty, emotionally unavailable individuals pursue you without the intention of following through. 

As an earth sign, you need someone who brings the same security and dependability you offer. You want a partner you can rely on, not one you need to parent.

Gemini

Gemini, your playfulness attracts surface-level connections with people who might fulfill your desires. Because you can banter with a wall and have deep, philosophical conversations with a tree, you might mistake your own charm for someone else’s. 

In reality, you need someone who is just as intellectually stimulating and emotionally deep as you are.

Cancer

Cancer, you unfortunately attract people who take advantage of your kindness, empathy, and warmth. Because you see the good in people, you often date individuals who are actually emotionally distant and even disrespectful. 

On the contrary, you need someone who will show up for you the way you show up for yourself. You deserve to be nurtured as you nurture others.

Leo

Leo, your bright, alluring light makes you magnetic to most people. That being said, you often attract partners who admire the superficial parts of you, like your appearance and socialness, but not those who truly see all of you.

You need someone who respects both your light and your darkness. After all, you can’t have one without the other. 

Virgo

Virgo, you attract chaotic, irresponsible people who are looking for someone to “save” them from their own mess. Your stable, organized nature brings a sense of peace and security to even the most disorderly individuals, who will gladly take advantage of your kindness.

However, you need (and deserve) a mature, self-aware partner who meets you where you are and can lessen your burden. 

Libra

Libra, with your charming and lighthearted nature, you attract just about everyone. This means you often get caught up with ill-intentioned people who will take advantage of your selflessness.

What you really need is someone who communicates openly and brings you a sense of peace.

Scorpio

Scorpio, you tend to attract intense, emotionally complex individuals. Because you are drawn to depth, you often mistake manipulative partners who use your sensitivities against you.

However, you actually need lovers who are grounded, passionate, and patient. The right person won’t force your walls down; they’ll prove to you time and time again that they deserve your love and openness.

Sagittarius

Sagittarius, your free-spirited, adventurous nature attracts like-minded individuals, many of whom struggle with commitment.

A better match for you is someone who brings balance and stability to your life, without threatening your freedom. This person will be your partner in crime when needed, but they’ll also respect your independence. 

Capricorn

Capricorn, you attract people who admire your hustle without matching your effort. It’s easy for your partners to let you pick up their slack, because they know you’ll do it without a second thought.

However, you need someone supportive of you and your ambitions, not adding more responsibilities to your plate. This person will have their own success and passions.

Aquarius

Aquarius, you often attract dependent people who threaten your sense of individuality.  

You need a partner who respects your independence and meets you where you are, not someone with high expectations who will drain you of your energy. 

Pisces

Pisces, your helpless romantic self tends to attract ill-intentioned, manipulative people who take advantage of your kindness. 

However, you need someone who protects your energy. They’ll see the soft side of you and guard it like it’s their life’s purpose.