5 surprising ways your zodiac sign shapes your personality

BY MICHELLE MARIE MANESE

1. Building up preferences

Various factors like upbringing, geography, heritage, and personality shape our preferences, including our zodiac sign, as evident in Buzzfeed quizzes and astrology-inspired beauty products, highlighting how star signs influence our choices and purchasing behavior. 

2. Purchasing behavior/Consumer behavior

Astrology, including zodiac signs, falls under psychological and social factors influencing consumer behavior, and brands utilize astrology to alleviate decision paralysis and personalize their offerings, as discussed in the Mintel Little Conversation podcast episode. 

3. The community and belongingness

Astrology offers a sense of belonging and understanding amidst the challenges of life, providing a common language and collective understanding within the community, influencing the way we perceive others. 

4. The way you understand people

Astrology stereotypes and birth chart analysis reveal amusingly accurate insights, fostering a comforting sense of community through shared humor and online content. 

5. The way you understand yourself

Finding relatability and comfort in the assigned zodiac sign of a favorite character, like Fleabag as a Gemini, reveals shared experiences and similarities, offering solace, companionship, and a sense of meaning in our collective human journey. 

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