How You Express Your Independence, Based on Your Zodiac Sign

This Friday, July 4, celebrates Independence Day in the United States. While technically, the holiday represents the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the country's split from Great Britain, we also think of it as a day to reflect on what it really means to be independent.

For different people, it can represent everything from the freedom to make our own choices to the chance to define ourselves and find our own ways in life. All of these are equally valid—and we bet we can guess how this manifest for you, based on your zodiac sign. Scroll down to yours below to see how we did.

Aries (March 21 – April 19): By Doing What They Want

To impulsive and fast-acting Aries, independence is all about autonomy. They can have a tendency to be rule-breakers, but it's all in the name of doing what feels right. They're bound to follow their gut, acting first and dealing with the consequences later.

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Taurus (April 20 – May 20): By Creating Stability

For Taurus, being independent means being able to support themselves, and maybe others as well. It's less an individualistic need, and more about wanting to make it in the world through grit and determination, as well as being caring and supportive. They also feel freest at home, where they can forget about the pressures of the outside world for a moment and just enjoy a quiet and comfortable moment.

 

Gemini (May 21 – June 20): By Being a Friend to All

It may seem like a contradiction, but Gemini truly does find a sense of independence through the connections they form with others. This is possible because they are deciding who they will and won't be friends with, and very little can be done to influence their desire to socialize and meet new people. When it comes to folks with bad reputations or surrounded by rumors, they'd rather make that determination on their own. They're open-minded and more than willing to broaden their horizons.

 

Cancer (June 21 – July 22): By Finding a Sense of Emotional Peace

Cancer, with its reputation for being moody and sensitive, is the most free when they can create a sense of emotional independence. They can be strongly influenced by the emotions of others, but they can also hone their emotional resilience in order to ensure that their feelings are entirely their own, and that they have somewhere to go that they feel safe and secure. Sometimes it's actually essential for them to be able to withdraw into their crab shells in order to recharge and face the world again at full strength.

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Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22): By How You Express Yourself

Individuality and independence are written all over the way Leos present themselves to the world. They work hard to authentically reveal who they are in everything from the way they dress and talk to how they demonstrate their confidence. They love attention and simply want to be seen. Their freedom comes from being one of a kind.

 

Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sep. 22): By Being Self-Sufficient

Virgos are one of the hard-working earth signs of the zodiac, demonstrating their independence by being as self-sufficient as possible. Most of the time, they're fully capable of doing any job all on their own and they dislike asking for help. In fact, the times they are forced to ask for a helping hand, they often wish they would have just finished the task themselves. They see relying on others as a weakness, even when it would be beneficial to allow others to take something off their plates.

 

Libra (Sep. 23 – Oct. 22): By Creating Balance

Libra is a sign known for its strong desire to create peace. Despite being represented by a set of scales, and working hard to help others find balance, they can really struggle to create balance in their own lives. They can find their greatest freedom when they stop being defined by other people's wants and needs, and instead also learn to prioritize their own. When they reach this middle ground, between their eagerness to support others and the necessity to support themselves, that's true independence.

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Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21): By Keeping Their Feelings to Themselves

By nature, Scorpios tend to be independent and a bit guarded, and that suits them just fine. They'll often keep people at a distance, and their friendship and trust must be earned. This also applies to their true feelings. They're not going to open up to just about anyone, and they even feel a sense of freedom from the fact that they don't have to share their most intimate thoughts and emotions with strangers. When Scorpio does let you in, that's a very special privilege indeed.

 

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Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21): By Going on Solo Adventures

Sagittarius is known for being a world traveler as well as someone who can't stand being tied down by anything. When they're exploring a new place, they crave the freedom to follow their instincts and whatever whims may arise—not cater to other people and compromise. Adventuring on their own means that their own sense of adventurousness is the limit, allowing to do pretty much anything and everything their heart desires.

 

Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19): By Taking Care of Themselves

All-work-and-no-play Capricorns pride themselves in always getting the job done, as well as being able to take care of themselves. They feel the most independent when they're free to do their work as they please, without the orders or input of others, and when that work supports them financially. There are few jobs that are too difficult or time-consuming, and most of the time, they'd prefer to do it all on their own in order to ensure it's done right.

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Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18): By Marching to the Beat of Their Own Drum

Airy Aquarius may be the most independent zodiac sign of them all, as they're essentially defined as always wanting to do their own thing. Aquarians are happy to defy any rules that don't make sense to them, instead focusing on their own happiness and fulfillment. They're highly inventive and innovative, and that includes their unique perspective of the world. No matter what, they're going to go after the things that matter most to them in life.

 

Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20): By Creating Something Deeply Personal

Pisces are emotional water signs. They're creative daydreamers who feel the most free when they're making something out of nothing, pulling from their unique insights and emotions and manifesting them into art. This can be anything from visual artwork to writing, music or any other medium. Essentially, their independence comes in the form of channeling their emotions into something real, and allowing others to experience them, too.

 

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