Some people fall head over heels in an instant, while others take their time before opening their hearts for love. Astrology can reveal a lot about how each sign approaches love—whether they dive in impulsively or proceed with extreme caution.
Here’s a ranking of the zodiac signs from the fastest to the slowest when it comes to falling in love.
1. Leo
For you, falling in love happens instantly—all it takes is a single blink. You say, “I love you,” as he leans in to plant his first kiss on you. And when you fall, you cling on tightly, which can occasionally result in charges of jealously and possessiveness. However, the man you fall in love with won’t be with you for long if he doesn’t know he’s the luckiest man alive.
2. Pisces
Before you even meet someone, you will fall in love. The idea of love itself has captured your heart. Love is what motivates you to be devoted, passionate, and committed. You find yourself drowning in a sea of love when you fall, which happens fast. Love reaches you deeper than the cosmos and faster than light.
3. Libra
Venus, the planet of love, is in charge of you. When an attractive person looks at you, you start browsing for wedding rings because you are a sucker for a good face. Additionally, you are very susceptible to charming men. Some would argue that you are a little shallow and that you are far more likely to fall for a square-jawed beauty who recently served time in prison than for a millionaire nerd. In any case, what do they know about true love?
4. Gemini
Crushes come easily to you, but love? You probably hate more quickly than you love. You must be courted in order to fall in love. Dined and wined. pampered and taken care of. It’s possible that you will never fully fall in love. You rarely stay in love, though, assuming you ever do fall in love.
5. Sagittarius
For you, love is a game, but you want to be the referee. You can’t just walk blindly into the maelstrom of uncertainty that is love because your emotional nature is too autonomous. When you fall in love, you lose control of your emotions, which is something you don’t like. You don’t start “flying” in love as though you have control over your wings; have you ever noticed that the word is “fall”? No, you plummet down a precipice.
6. Scorpio
Being one of the most sensual signs, you frequently value lust over love. You enjoy feeling strong, yet falling in love exposes your vulnerability. You value love, but not to the point where you would jeopardize your fierce independence and autonomy. It takes some time, but after you fall, you fall freely. However, if a man betrays your confidence in any way, you will quickly lose interest in him again.
7. Aries
Because of your powerful personality, you protect your emotions, which makes you a little more cautious than other signs. You are a strong, self-centered person who is reluctant to simply give over your heart. You dislike weak men and would much prefer be swept off your feet by a man on horseback. It takes a bit for you to fall in love. Then it happens—slowly at first, then suddenly. You fall deep, like you’re plunging into the Grand Canyon, once you do.
8. Cancer
Your heart won’t break because of that hard crab shell. Because you desire to love and be loved more than anything else, it also covers a hot pot of feeling. However, a strong dread of injury keeps you alert. You can’t just dive right into the bottomless pit of love because you’re afraid of being rejected. However, you fall all the way when you fall. One lucky man is the one you fall in love with.
9. Capricorn
You’re a little slower than most since you’re inherently shy. Before you give him your heart, you need someone to boost your ego. When you feel anything for Mr. Right, you’ll let your long hair fall down and let him in, just like Rapunzel in your castle, which is surrounded by stone walls. However, you must be persuaded a little before you allow him to win your heart.
10. Aquarius
Love comes to you slowly and uncertainly. Friendship is more important to you than love. You also most likely prioritize appearances above affection. It’s likely that you will introduce him to others as your “friend,” even if he is already completely in love with you. Thank you very much. Your attitude is that you can carry your own water. It won’t be long and it won’t be that far if you fall.
11. Taurus
You use your head, not your emotions, to think. Your first priority is security, which is more pragmatic than sentimental. For you, love never rushes in like a tidal wave; rather, it drips slowly like a faucet leak. It takes you less time to fall out of love than it does to sneeze, yet you fall in love slowly.
12. Virgo
You take your time, just like an innocent person. Before you experience love for the first time, you’ll probably lose your sexual innocence. The primary issue is not that you lack empathy, but rather that you are picky—some could even say nitpicky. You will look for his shortcomings, much like a drill sergeant checking an Army barrack. You have a tendency to be a bit of a harsh critic and a little of a perfectionist. People who are waiting behind you start blaring their horns because you take so long to fall in love.
