How the Zodiac Signs Act When They Have a Crush

Aries: The Most Obvious Secret Admirer

When an Aries has a crush, their gaze changes: they often avoid direct eye contact and may blush when talking in front of their crush. Many Aries had secret school-age crushes but didn’t have the courage to confess.

Taurus: The Most Silent Secret Admirer

Taurus tends to develop a crush on someone they work or study closely with. They may hold back because they think the person is already taken or that their backgrounds or ages don’t line up. A Taurus can quietly admire someone for eight to ten years without the other person noticing.

Gemini: The Most Fleeting Secret Admirer

Crushes are a staple of Gemini’s life, but their feelings fluctuate, making it hard to keep a long-term crush. They can be intensely into someone one moment and quickly lose interest the next, moving on as soon as the spark fades.

Cancer: The Most Devoted Secret Admirer

Once Cancer catches feelings, they’re deeply devoted. They tend to be emotionally reserved and try to hide it, but they often leave subtle clues. When they have a crush, Cancer may seem distracted, sneaking glances at their person even while talking to others.

Leo: The Most Tough-but-Soft-Hearted Secret Admirer

When a Leo has a crush, they might not say it outright, but their actions make their affection obvious. Leos are proud and will deny their feelings to avoid ridicule. If the object of their affection playfully pretends to like them back, it can increase the chances of something romantic developing.

Virgo: The Most Unpredictable Secret Admirer

Even after a Virgo realizes they have a crush, they’ll want to confirm their feelings first. If the person is a friend, they’ll approach them several times to gauge their emotions. Once they’re certain, they’ll take the initiative to bring the crush out into the open.

Libra: The Most Vulnerable Secret Admirer

Early in a crush, Libra often decides there’s no real potential and believes keeping it secret will only lead to heartache, so they try to avoid the person. If their crush shows interest in return, it can end up hurting the Libra even more.

Scorpio: The Most Patient Secret Admirer

Scorpio is a master of secret admiration; the person they like usually has no idea Scorpio is interested—unless the crush would be effortless to pursue. Their crushes can last a long time: they may wait quietly for two to three years until the person’s relationship hits a rough patch, then Scorpio might suddenly reappear as a potential third party.

Sagittarius: The Most Insecure Secret Admirer

When Sagittarius spots someone they like, they often lack the nerve to pursue or approach them. To Sagittarius, a secret crush can feel like a game they can’t quite play. They frequently waver between going for it and giving up, unsure whether to confess.

Capricorn: The Most Determined Secret Admirer

Capricorns enjoy the thrill of the chase more than being pursued. They often develop secret crushes after being rejected and find it hard to let go. Capricorns are steadfast—unless the object of their affection is already in a relationship.

Aquarius: The Most Emotionally Rich Secret Admirer

Aquarius is the sign most likely to develop crushes, often falling for someone they’ve met only once or twice. They tend to collect secret crushes, especially at work or school, and may find themselves simultaneously into several people with completely different personalities.

Pisces: The Most Selective Secret Admirer

For Pisces, secret crushes are often their biggest secret. If you discover that a single Pisces likes you, pay attention—they may be quietly admiring two people at once and weighing their options. You’ll have a better shot at love if you express your feelings before Pisces makes a decision.