u/Rich-Patient-8795

One thing I've noticed in astrology discussions and outside of it is fire and air signs are often quick to label earth and water signs as jealous, insecure, boring, or overly emotional. But when earth and water signs become genuinely confident, stop seeking validation, or start getting attention on their own, that confidence suddenly gets reframed as bitterness, arrogance, or "doing too much." It comes across as projection more than anything else. Fire signs often pride themselves on being the bold ones, yet they don't always seem comfortable when someone they underestimated is just as daring or ends up outshining them or goes outside of the box they label you under. Air signs often pride themselves on being the smartest in the room, yet they don't always seem comfortable when someone else outwits them, and just like fires, they often hate someone not fitting a label too. They're just sneakier about it. The same people who call you insecure are the first to become passive aggressive, offer backhanded compliments, or disguise resentment as jokes when you're doing well. God forbid you get more attention too, they'll try to turn everyone against you.

And before anyone gets mad, I thought fire & air signs were supposed to value intellect, honesty, and rebellion in others, but I was proven wrong. And since it really is the case, I don't see why me speaking my mind should be a problem. You guys downplay Scorpios all the time because they're a water sign with a lot of traditionally powerful traits, but don't do that with Aries nor Leo, Pluto is the planet of power too. They also rule the feminine side of Mars. Virgos get the same treatment whenever they're acknowledged for their strengths, especially intellect, never see this with even Gemini or the other air signs in comparison, and Virgo is exalted in Mercury. This is based on my own experiences and observations, not me claiming every fire or air sign acts this way. If the shoe doesn't fit, don't wear it. If it does.....sorry not sorry.