The Most Stubborn Zodiac Signs (& The Least) Ranked From 1 To 12

The 12 signs of the zodiac all have their different strengths, weaknesses, and personality traits. But in terms of being the most stubborn, which one takes the cake?

Coming in at number one, we have none other than Taurus. This may come as no surprise, with Taureans' reputation for stubbornness preceding them. But what makes them so stubborn? It all comes down to the combination of their element and modality.

The fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius) are already considered the most rigid signs in terms of their willingness to compromise, and as the only fixed-earth sign, Taurus literally puts the "bull" in "bullheaded."

Next up we have Leo, the proud lion of the zodiac. As the only sign ruled by the sun, it's no wonder Leo tends to think the world revolves around them. Don't underestimate this sign's ego; it can run on the larger side, and thus these folks rarely recognize when they're in the wrong.

Like Taurus, Leo is a fixed sign, so they can have a hard time understanding or accepting other people's plans, ideas, and perspectives, let alone admitting to it!

Capricorn may not be a fixed sign, but they are ruled by Saturn, the planet of discipline and hard work. In other words? They're not budging when it comes to going after what they want.

They're actually a cardinal sign, meaning they tend to get the ball rolling and focus on taking the lead. Represented by the sea goat, Capricorns have the diligence to swim to the deepest depths and climb the highest heights (metaphorically, of course). In other words, they know what they're doing on the road to success, and they're not letting anything stand in their way.

Just because Aquarius is a quirky and ethereal sign doesn't mean they're not stubborn; They are a fixed sign, after all. In fact, as the AstroTwins previously told mindbodygreen, "Aquarians can be very free-spirited, but they also have a type-A side that comes from the fixity of their chart."

Aquarians like to run the show in the sense that they have no problem being in charge. They can make excellent leaders, as independent people with visionary quality to them, but they can have a bit of an ego problem, thinking themselves wiser than everybody else.

The last of the fixed signs on this list is Scorpio. Like all the other fixed signs, Scorpio's tendency toward being uncompromising is part of their astrological makeup, but as an intuitive water sign, it's a bit easier for them to appreciate other POVs than, say, a Leo.

Nevertheless, Scorpios do tend to be scrutinizing, with trust issues and intense emotions under the surface. For Scorpio, their stubbornness comes from playing their cards close to their chest and believing they can only depend on themselves.

Up next is Aries, which happens to be the very first sign of the astrological year. Almost like a toddler who wants one thing and one thing only, Aries knows what it wants and isn't afraid to get it. And considering they're ruled by Mars, the planet of war and aggression, it's best to stay out of their way.

These folks are known to be temperamental, hot-headed, and, let's be honest, a bit selfish. While stubborn might not be the exact word to describe their strong-willed personality, it can certainly come off that way to others.

We've made it halfway through the list, with the signs from here on out getting increasingly less stubborn. Right around the middle mark, we have Virgo. While not as stubborn as the fixed signs but not at all passive, Virgo can be hit-or-miss on the stubbornness spectrum.

They're a mutable sign, which means they tend to be adaptable and open-minded, but they are also known for their critical (and sometimes judgmental) minds. If you're going to get them to see a new perspective or change their mind, you better be able to back it up with numbers, logic, and proof.

Sagittarius is known for its spontaneous, free-spirited approach to life. They're ruled by Jupiter, the planet of expansion, and are also a mutable sign, prioritizing change, adventure, and knowledge-seeking.

Stubbornness isn't their usual M.O. unless they feel like they're compromising their own independence. These folks want to feel free, with no restraints holding them back. As long as you're not impeding on that, they're down for anything!

Cancer is a cardinal water sign, known for being sensitive, nurturing, and intuitive. They're not likely to be stubborn because they care about the well-being of those they are closest to, preferring to offer their bottomless well of support.

However, they do place high importance on emotional security and upholding certain routines and traditions. Rocking the boat of their sweet-tempered waters can cause them to double down on what makes them feel secure.

When it comes to stubbornness, Gemini does not quickly come to mind. These people may be known for being "two-faced," but that's a result of their adaptability to all kinds of people, ideas, and scenarios. This doesn't result in stubbornness but rather an open-mindedness that makes Gemini perfectly content with learning new things.

Not only are they mutable, but they're also an air sign with intellectual, logical, and analytical minds. Where some signs take it personally if you disagree, Gemini is genuinely curious to hear how you both arrived at different conclusions. It's all knowledge to them!

Approaching the bottom of the list, we have Pisces coming in as the second least stubborn. These dreamy, intuitive folks are also a mutable sign, so the combination of mutable water makes them very sensitive to other people. They'd rather go with the flow than ruffle any feathers (or even stand up for themselves.)

Pisces is known for being adaptable, for better or worse. In fact, sometimes they're so adaptable they may not even know what they truly want.

Last on the list—and the least stubborn zodiac sign of them all—is Libra. As the most relationship-oriented sign, Libras are often even considered people-pleasers; They'll easily fold in an argument in order to keep the peace, rather than being stubborn.

They are ruled by Venus, the planet of love and pleasure, after all. When everyone else is digging their heels in and arguing until they're blue in the face, Libra wonders why they can't all just get along!