If you ever hear someone say "all Pisces are dramatic" or "all Scorpios are vengeful," they are usually talking about an unevolved version of that sign. This trending topic has millions of views on TikTok, and it really helps explain why some logos get a bad rap.
According to astrologer Stina Garbis, each sign has an unevolved version, which highlights the stereotypical negative traits associated with that sign, and an evolved version, which is essentially a 2.0 upgrade filled with growth, maturity, and positivity. .
Creator @tohpazzz has released an in-depth four-part series explaining the evolved vs. unevolved characteristics of each of the 12 zodiac signs, and many other astrologers and astronomy enthusiasts have done the same, including creator @ mytakeonbeing.
In the comments of @tohpazzz, people have been discussing their place on the zodiac evolutionary spectrum, with many realizing that their journey of growth isn't quite over yet. After all, "evolution" takes a lot of effort.
One person wrote, "Not that I find myself an unevolved Taurus," while someone else said, "I'm an unevolved Cancer around my husband. Evolving with everyone else."
How did the zodiac signs evolve?
Generally speaking, if you exhibit evolved traits associated with your sign, it probably means you've done a lot of inner work to mature and grow. The people you surround yourself with are also important to your evolution, as some people can help you feel safer, while others can bring out the worst in you.
Often, it takes a lot of effort and practice to shed negative personality traits, Gabis said. This learning experience can be something you do intentionally by going to therapy, studying others, or trying healthy practices. Your evolution may also experience emotionally impactful moments, such as trauma, or positive moments that teach you something about yourself.
As you live your life, the good qualities associated with your sign will begin to shine through. However, degeneration or deterioration may also occur. "Over time, we may become power-hungry or greedy, or we may become distrustful and short-tempered, or through similar emotional influences, such as trauma or tragedy, we may become The world has become filled with hate."
What you learn has a lot to do with how you react to what you learn. This also explains why you may be more evolved in some situations, such as with friends, but less evolved in other situations, such as in relationships.
To learn more about your sign - and how it shapes your life - you can look at your three major zodiac signs, the rest of your birth chart, and the characteristics associated with evolved and unevolved versions of your sun sign. These characteristics can be found below.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
- Unevolved Aries: irritable, short-tempered, reckless, impulsive
- Evolving Aries: Strong, Confident, Great Leader
As a fire sign ruled by Mars, the warrior planet, Aries is either the most confident and powerful person in the room or the one who starts all the arguments. Unevolved Aries tend to be angry at the world, Garbis says, and they're often the focus of arguments with partners and friends.
Meanwhile, evolved Aries finds a way to use his powers for good. As they deliver fiery energy, they'll quickly become your favorite boss, the funniest and most motivating instructor at the spin studio, or your ride-or-die friend.
According to Gabis, Aries can evolve by putting all their passion into work and exercise. "The best thing they can do is get into their own bodies and turn that pent-up energy into motivation," Garbis said. "When they do that, they can do a lot of things and move a lot of people along."
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
- Unevolved Taurus: Lazy, excessive, stubborn, indifferent, unmotivated
- Evolutionary Taurus: comfort, patience, stability, security, flexibility
As an earth sign ruled by Venus, the planet of luxury, Taurus easily puts material possessions high on their priority list. They also get stuck easily, as this sign has difficulty adapting to change.
Whenever a Taurus is optimistic or stubborn, their unevolved traits are on full display, Garbis says. It is not uncommon for this sign to go into hibernation mode and forget all its responsibilities.
At the same time, evolved Taurus taps into the full potential of earth energy. They are patient and stable, and others often turn to them for advice and comfort. Evolved Taurus will find themselves simply appreciating the world around them, rather than feeling the urge to buy or hoard everything that catches their eye.
To fully develop, a Taurus needs to get up and move around, especially outside the house, Garbis says. They can also soften their stubborn sides by finding ways to become more flexible in all aspects of their lives.
Gemini (May 21 to June 20)
- Unevolved Gemini: scattered, restless, controlling, disorganized, rude, boring, gossipy
- Evolutionary Gemini: Excellent communicator, good friend, creative, innovator
According to Garbis, unevolved Geminis have a tendency to spread rumors, especially when they're bored. As an air sign ruled by Mercury, the planet of communication, they also like to talk a lot, but often seem like they're not listening.
At the same time, evolved Geminis are the best communicators. They are great thinkers and intellectuals, and often make excellent writers. "When Geminis focus their brains in a positive direction, they can really come up with some great stuff," Garbis says.
To promote these positive qualities, Geminis often need to step away from the fast-paced world of social media so they can turn their attention to learning or honing skills.
“They need to find something that really fascinates them and delve into it,” Garbis said. “Once they put in the time, they can become experts at anything.”
Cancer (June 21 to July 22)
- Unevolved Cancer: Moody, short-tempered, vindictive
- Evolved Cancer: Loving, smart, supportive, friendly
Unevolved Cancers are some of the moodiest people you know. As a water sign ruled by the moon, they are easily swayed by their emotions and often have angry outbursts, Garbis said. They also tend to hold grudges and never forget who has done them wrong or made them angry.
Evolved Cancer, on the other hand, is a lot like your coolest aunt. According to Gabis, evolved Cancers are also the glue that holds groups of friends together, giving their best advice. Many became therapists and teachers.
In order to reach the point of evolution, Cancer needs to recover from the past, and they also need to practice breathing through subconscious reactions. "They would benefit from therapy or journaling," Garbis said. "Once they learn how to understand their emotions, they stop being needy and excessive and instead provide support to others and themselves."
Leo (July 23-August 22)
- Unevolved Leo: Self-centered, entitled, lacking empathy, attention seeking
- Evolution Leo: Passionate, good friends, confident, charming
Garbis says that unevolved Leos do everything themselves. This fire sign is ruled by the Sun, the center of the universe, which is why they are so qualified. It’s all about their need for validation and recognition. If they do a good thing, everyone must know about it.
While unevolved Leos tend to lack empathy for others, evolved Leos are so confident that they never feel the need to dominate a conversation. In fact, when a Leo evolves, they will become your biggest cheerleader. They also feel secure enough to step back from the spotlight and let others shine.
Leo often benefits from humbling themselves in order to advance. “It’s good for them to be involved in service activities,” Garbis said. "It also helps them find ways to entertain and inspire others, rather than sucking the wind out of the room by taking up all the attention. It's all about honing their charisma and charisma."
Virgo (August 23-September 22)
- Unevolved Virgo: anxious, picky, mean, harsh, rigid
- Evolved Virgo: Organized, effortless, successful, service-oriented
Unevolved Virgo is anxiety personified. As an earth sign ruled by Mercury, they tend to take a very strict approach to their lives, which means they can be critical and rude to anyone who does things the "wrong" way, Garbis says.
At the same time, evolved Virgos are more relaxed, and they often go out of their way to help others. They have also mastered the art of self-care, so they know how to stay balanced and relaxed. Many people are able to laugh off mistakes and give themselves grace when they get stuck.
To become more evolved, Garbis says, Virgos need to stay organized in their own lives while also focusing their attention outside of home. They benefit from volunteering and seeing different perspectives. It wouldn't hurt for them to get therapy so they can learn to live in harmony with others.
Libra (September 23-October 22)
- Unevolved Libra: Indecisive, people-pleasing, dramatic, gossipy
- Evolving Libra: Confidence, Relaxation, Harmony, and Peace
Unevolved Libra is indecisive to the extreme. As an air sign ruled by Venus, they have a strong tendency to please, often because they desire to be loved by everyone. Libras will also stir up drama in their circle of friends when they're bored, then stand back and watch the chaos unfold.
When a Libra seems fair and balanced, it's obvious you're talking to an evolved Libra. (After all, this sign is represented by the scales.) According to Gabis, they are graceful and wise, and they will do whatever it takes to bring peace to themselves and everyone around them.
This sign rules the seventh house of relationships, so they can thrive by putting a lot of energy and effort into establishing and maintaining connections with others. Libras can also benefit from learning to become more assertive so they don't give in to get attention.
Scorpio (October 23rd - November 21st)
- Unevolved Scorpio: wary, angry, vengeful, secluded, controlling
- Evolved Scorpio: intuitive, social, secure, passionate
Scorpio is a water sign, ruled by transformative Pluto, and feels everything deeply. Therefore, they are often protective of themselves and will quickly shut themselves down as a self-protective measure, especially if someone breaks their trust. They may also be chronically angry and find it difficult to let go.
However, evolved Scorpios have learned to recognize when these difficult feelings are welling up inside. They know to accept the things they have no control over rather than overreacting or ruining their lives.
They also feel a sense of power from their emotions rather than fear. When this sign evolves, they become intuitive, passionate, comfortable, and maybe even more social than usual, Garbis says.
To achieve this, Scorpios should practice trusting others while healing past wounds. It wouldn't hurt for them to get out of their caves, aka their apartments. According to Garbis, this sign can truly thrive when it's surrounded by loving friends and partners.
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21)
- Unevolved Sagittarius: impulsive, insane, reckless, slow
- Evolved Sagittarius: powerful and confident
It's possible to spot an unevolved Sagittarius from a mile away. They make irresponsible decisions and often spend all their money, Garbis said. As a fire sign ruled by Jupiter, the planet of luck, they assume that everything will work out in their favour—even though this isn't always the case.
Unevolved Sagittarius can also be extremely harsh with their words. Still, it's easy to tell when this sign grows and changes, as they suddenly relax and find some direction in their lives. This doesn't mean they give up their adventurous, fun-loving side, but they do it in a more mature way.
According to Garbis, Sagittarius often goes through an evolution after finding a practice that provides structure and calm, such as yoga or meditation. They rule the ninth house of religion, so they often feel spirituality is their foundation. Grounding procedures can also help them think before they put their feet in a dangerous situation.
Capricorn (December 22-January 19)
- Unevolved Capricorn: Rigid, overworked, power-hungry, controlling
- Evolving Capricorn: Good work-life balance, relaxation, tolerance
Unevolved Capricorns will often cry in the bathroom at work. While this is a legitimate response to stress, they do it simply because they misspelled a word in an email. This earth sign is ruled by Saturn, the planet of rules and responsibilities, so they are extremely strict with themselves.
They tend to prioritize their careers, even when they are exhausted. They are known to tiptoe as they climb the corporate ladder. "Capricorn can be a very successful sign, and that could be part of the problem — they love success more than people, so they can become power hungry," Garbis said.
At the same time, the evolved version of this sign values productivity and responsibility, but only if it aligns with their values. They are successful, but they also look after their own well-being. To achieve this, they often need a wake-up call to remind them of their humanity.
Aquarius (January 20 to February 18)
- Unevolved Aquarius: indifference, alienation, alienation,
- Evolved Aquarius: free thinking, independent, leadership, social, present
When unevolved, Aquarians often seem like they are on another planet. As an air sign ruled by unpredictable Uranus, they'll do spacey things like read books to friends for a week. They also rarely think about the consequences of their actions, Gabis said.
Evolved Aquarius, on the other hand, are innovators and visionaries. According to Garbis, they have a unique ability to be independent and free-thinking, which often means they are excellent problem solvers. Many are also inventors. They also make great leaders once they get their feet on the ground.
To take it to the next level, Garbis suggests Aquarius start with a social media detox. With their newfound free time, they will begin to develop their creativity, which is one of their most shining qualities. They can also learn from the experience of fire signs and focus on their relationships.
Pisces (February 19-March 20)
- Unevolved Pisces: Depressed, overly emotional, distant, isolated
- Evolved Pisces: Art, Expression, Connection
According to Garbis, unevolved Pisces is likely to have a major victim complex. They can feel like the whole world is after them, and as a result they often feel closed off. As a water sign ruled by dreamy Neptune, they can also appear aloof, and many are convinced that no one likes them.
Once Pisces recognize themselves, they truly come into their own. They are artistic and intuitive and find inspiration everywhere. They are deep thinkers who see beauty in everything, which is why they make the best poets, writers, and artists.
To achieve this, Garbis recommends that all Pisces immerse themselves in art. It’s a great way to de-stress, relax and find inspiration. "Basically, they need a muse," she said. "It helps when Pisces gets out into the world, gets some vitamin D and a change of scenery. They should go to museums, read poetry, fall in love."
source:
Stina Garbis, astrologer
