While we can’t predict everything, the stars give us some pretty good hints about what each zodiac sign might expect to regret in the future. If only you had known…
1. Aries
Always charging ahead, these fire signs might look back and realize they missed out on some beautiful moments in their rush to the next big thing. They’ll wish they had savored more victories instead of immediately chasing the next challenge. They might also regret some of the bridges they burned in their impatience. “Did I really need to tell my boss they were an incompetent fool? Maybe I could have climbed the corporate ladder faster if I hadn’t pushed everyone out of the way.”
2. Taurus
Taureans’ love for comfort and stability might leave them wondering about all the adventures they missed out on. They might look at their carefully curated life and think, “Sure, it’s nice, but is nice enough?” They might also regret not investing in their personal growth more, having a hard time facing the fact that they spent a decade binge-watching shows instead of learning that language or picking up that instrument.
3. Gemini
Gemini’s biggest regret will probably be not focusing enough, wishing they had dedicated more time to one or two passions instead of switching between dozens. They might also regret some of the things they said in the heat of the moment. “Did I really need to share that juicy gossip? Maybe if I had kept my mouth shut, I’d still be friends with half the people I’ve lost touch with.”
4. Cancer
In their effort to protect themselves, Cancer may have shut out potential friends and lovers. They’ll look back and wonder about all the connections they missed out on because they were too afraid to be vulnerable. They’ll probably also regret not taking more photos and keeping better mementos—they were so busy living in the past, they forgot to document the present for their future selves.
5. Leo
Leo’s regrets will likely center around times they let their pride get in the way. They might wish they had swallowed their ego and apologized more often, realizing how many relationships could have been saved with a simple “I’m sorry.” They might look back and cringe at some of their more attention-seeking behaviors, wishing they had found a better balance between being seen and seeing others.
6. Virgo
Always striving for perfection, Virgos might look back and realize they missed out on a lot of fun trying to make everything just right. “Did I really need to alphabetize my energy bills instead of going to that party?” They might also regret being too critical of others and themselves, wishing they had been more accepting of imperfections.
7. Libra
Libra’s biggest regret will likely be all the times they didn’t stand up for themselves in their need for peace. Maybe they should’ve rocked the boat a little more instead of always seeking the middle ground. And remember all those people-pleasing behaviors—did they really need to go to law school just because their parents wanted them to?”
8. Scorpio
Scorpios will look back and realize that not everyone was out to get them, and they pushed away some genuinely good people. They will also have a hard time with the fact that they weren’t more open with their feelings, thinking that if they had just told that certain someone how they felt, things would’ve been different.
9. Sagittarius
Sagittarians’ love for freedom and adventure might leave them feeling a bit untethered after a decade. “Sure, I’ve seen the world, but where’s home?” They might also regret some of the commitments they ran away from, realizing too late the value of what they left behind. They’ll be longing for a better balance between their wanderlust and the need for stable, long-term connections.
10. Capricorn
Capricorn’s regrets will probably revolve around working too hard and playing too little. They might reach their career goals only to realize they sacrificed too much personal life along the way. They might also regret not taking more chances and being too risk-averse, looking back and wishing they had trusted their abilities more instead of always playing it safe.
11. Aquarius
Aquarians’ love for humanity as a whole might have come at the expense of intimate, personal relationships. “I was so busy trying to save the world, I forgot to cherish the people right in front of me.” Aquarius might also regret some of the more outlandish ideas they clung to, realizing that sometimes, conventional wisdom exists for a reason.
12. Pisces
Pisces will likely regret the times they let others take advantage of their kind nature, wishing they had set better boundaries and stood up for themselves more. Pisces might also regret some of the escapes they chose, realizing that numbing their pain didn’t actually make it go away.