On TikTok, many people are talking about the concept of “cringe.” The fear of being cringe — aka embarrassing or awkward — is what might hold you back from fully enjoying your interests or unabashedly revealing your personality. But right now, many people are deciding to embrace their cringy side. The takeaway? Nothing’s embarrassing if you decide not to be embarrassed, and it’s so freeing.
While this concept can take some practice, certain zodiac signs have never experienced an ounce of shame in their entire life, and they very well may be the natural-born leaders of the anti-cringe movement. You won’t catch them feeling embarrassed which is so inspiring.
Creator @kendrahunsley1 put it perfectly when she said, “I’ve been seeing so much content around embracing the cringe, doing things that feel embarrassing, and it’s been speaking to me in such a deep way. I feel like I’ve been overthinking about how I’m being perceived, and it’s really hindering my growth.”
Embracing cringe means pushing past it all to post exactly what you want on social media. It means laughing really loud with your friends. It means making a joke, even if it falls flat. And it means sharing your ideas and getting excited about things, even if others are rolling their eyes. Below are the three zodiac signs who are the best at embracing their cringy side, and have a lot of fun because of it.
Aries (March 20 - April 18)
Never has an Aries ever paused to think, “Is this embarrassing?” before doing something wild and fun. As a fire sign ruled by action-oriented Mars, Aries is one of the most impulsive members of the zodiac. This sign likes to have a good time, even if it means being a bit cringe.
While their friends might prefer to be demure and polite in public, an Aries will always try to lead the group astray. They’ll encourage everyone to let loose at parties, dance at the bar, or post “ugly” pictures on Instagram. Someone with Aries placements is always going to do exactly what they want and say exactly how they feel — and you have to love them for it.
Instead of avoiding awkward conversation topics, an Aries will happily dive right in and discuss the details out loud, even in quiet settings where they should probably whisper. If others try to hush them, that’ll only egg them on. People with Aries energy believe they were put on this planet to live their lives to the fullest, so nothing’s going to hold them back.
Gemini (May 20 - June 19)
Most Geminis wake up with a devious glint in their eye. Their mission? To be as cringe as possible — in a good way, of course. Geminis know that life is too short to worry about feeling dumb or embarrassed, so instead of holding back or dampening their personality they choose to live loud and proud.
Geminis are air signs, which automatically means they have a lot to say, and they’re also ruled by quick-witted Mercury, which means they’re brimming with energy, thoughts, and ideas. They have a million interests and will want to try them all, even if their hobbies are nerdy or uncool. It means they often flit from one new project to the next without ever finishing anything. If they see something shiny and new, they’ll chase after it.
This zodiac sign is very attracted to fashion trends as well, which means they like to test out new styles — even if the resulting look isn’t quite the right vibe. Geminis love to experiment and they also enjoy going through various phases or eras. They’re gifted with the ability to brush off criticism, so they won’t bat an eye if someone finds them over-the-top or annoying.
Aquarius (Jan. 19 - Feb. 17)
Aquarians aren’t afraid to be cringe, and the world is a better place because of it. This air sign is ruled by unconventional Uranus, which means they have revolutionary ideas, grand plans for the future, and a unique way of looking at the world.
If a person with Aquarius placements were to hold back their quirky energy, their big ideas would be lost to the ether, and it would be a major loss for society. This sign is aware that they need to stand up for what they believe in — even if others are cringing or covering their eyes — and they’re also happy to be loud about it.
Aquarians truly march to the beat of their own drum, which also explains why they live life like no one’s watching or judging. They’re artsy, fun, and cool, and are always fully themselves no matter the setting. It’s super inspiring to witness, and it might even help other signs get out of their shell.
