Things You Can Get Away With by Sign

By Simone Butler
Provided by Tarot.com

We all have our quirks … or things we get away with because others love us. And these quirks vary wildly, based on our astrological sign. Where Cancers gets away with withdrawing into their shells and bowing out of social activities, everyone expects Sagittarians to be the life of the party -- and forgives them even if they turn up hours late. What can you get away with?

Aries (March 21 to April 19)
As the Eternal Youth of the zodiac, you're allowed to think and dress however you like. When you show up at an elegant event in a bright red cap and faded jeans, you're considered adorable. If Capricorns tried to get away with that, people would snicker behind their backs! Your jokes may be silly or even crude -- sophistication is not your forte. But you always make people laugh … and they love you for it.

Taurus (April 20 to May 20)
With your sweet delivery, you can get away with saying just about anything. Your pals know that they'll get the truth from you, but offered so gently that it slides down like syrup. An Aquarian could never help someone through a break-up the way you can -- their "just get over it" approach would seem insensitive. But your "you can do better, and you will," accompanied by a warm hug, soothes the person's soul.

Gemini (May 21 to June 20)
As a Gemini, it's your prerogative to change your mind -- in fact, it's practically required of you. Nobody is surprised at your last-minute call, "Hey, let's go mountain climbing instead of playing miniature golf." Your friends also know that when something bad happens, you need to hash out the details so you can understand and let it go. They'll indulge you where they'd draw the line with a Scorpio, who only wants to plot revenge!

Cancer (June 21 to July 22)
Cancers are more comfortable with the inner world than the outer one. Like the Crab, you need to periodically crawl inside your shell to process what's been going on in your life and to feel protected. This usually means staying home. People understand when you cancel if you've had a hard day and need to retreat to your private nest. They'd be alarmed, though, if a Gemini pal -- who is renewed by social contact -- did the same.

Leo (July 23 to Aug. 22)
Leos love drama -- it's why so many of you gravitate toward the theater. So no one is too shocked when you turn forty, buy a Corvette and head west. Your love life often resembles a Greek comedy or tragedy -- and in your hands, it's indeed a great story. Yes, you can sometimes be a bit self-centered. But you're so colorful and entertaining that others don't mind, where they might grow bored with a Cancer's sob story.

Virgo (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22)
Everyone knows that when visiting a Virgo's house, neatness is the rule. In fact, cleaning the sink after each use wouldn't be going too far. People indulge this fussy side of you because you're a great friend and would do anything for those you care about. You also tend to arrive early to events. If a Sagittarian did that, others would think the world had ended. But they know it's just your way of keeping things under control.

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