Your star sign and how it affects your money

You’ve consulted personal finance experts, you’ve read just about every blog out there, you’ve scrimped and saved and you’re still doing no better. Have you ever considered that maybe it was the alignment of the planets and the day of your birth that’s playing havoc with your money matters?

You might think it’s mumbo jumbo or you might rule your life by the stars, either way it makes for an interesting tangent. For instance, did you know that Scorpios are most likely to divorce over money matters? Or that if you are a Cancer, you are most likely to be lying about the state of your finances (or maybe you’re the most honest and admit to lying, while every other star sign fibs about fibbing). Sagittarians fight over money all the time (39%), but rarely separate over it (2%).

If you are at your wits end, then here’s a guide to help you out.

Aquarius: You volatile thing, you. Obviously you equate consistency with being deeply boring, how else to explain your money situation which will be plum one day and in the red the next? You’re also a bit down on yourself, with only one in three believing you have a good credit rating. Why not hunker down, budget a bit and think positive thoughts?

Pisces: Don’t date them if you want a long, happy marriage without any arguments about money. One in twenty breaks up with their partner over money, and can’t seem to make money a priority.

Aries: Carefree folk, the Arians live for the day and don’t plan much when it comes to money. That’s fine when you’re young but it’ll bite hard once you get to retirement. Try a little of rainy day thinking.

Taurus: Confident and a tad lazy about finding new deals, Taurus generally feel pretty good about their finances. If this is your star sign, think about reevaluting your financial decisions, and making sure you’ve got the best deals floating about.

Gemini: The general two-sided phenomenon that is a Gemini manifests itself in a chopping and changing approach to finances. I can’t imagine that it’s a helpful trait when it comes to investing, but it would help in making sure you’ve got the best deals on bank accounts.

Cancer: They do fib on occasion, but are otherwise quite consistent with money. Cancerians are noted for the random splurge now and then. Try and keep the lies to a minimum and you should be sweet.

Leo: Typical of their general approach, Leos god intentions can often end up in large debts and a small amount of general chaos. Keeping it reigned in is the ticket if you are a Lion.

Virgo: Confident about their money, and meticulous about keeping records of where it all goes, Virgos are good with money. They may not be the person always shouting rounds, but they will retire secure.
Libra: Librans trust too much, and jump into attractive offers without much thought. Research a bit more and you’ll lead a happier life.

Scorpio: These guys potentially research too much, hence the high divorce rate. Harness the indefatigable research and get yourself a good deal. Try and be nice to your partner.

Sagittarius: Absent-mindedness is your biggest sin. Set yourself reminders so to not let the bills pile up.

Capricorn: Calm and organised, that’s how you roll. You rarely break up over money and rarely argue over it either. Congratulations, you’ve got it sorted.

Does your star sign affect your finances?

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