This sign is ruled by Jupiter, the planet of abundance, exploration, and good fortune —but it’s often also associated with humor and positivity! Sagittarius is known for being creative and philosophical—and their sense of humor is, too. A joke from Sagittarius often has layers that can make people think and laugh. Sagittarius is a fire sign, along with Leo and Aries. They’re passionate, energetic, creative, and spontaneous; all qualities that also make Sagittarius (and the other fire signs) great comedians too.
Gemini is ruled by Mercury, the planet of the mind and communication—which is why Gemini has such a keen, intelligent sense of humor (and the gift of gab!) Gemini is one of the few signs to get away with teasing other people without sounding offensive because they’re just as willing to make fun of themselves. As an air sign (along with Libra and Aquarius), Gemini is witty, intelligent, and social, which all reflect in their sense of humor.
Libra is the sign of balance and relationships, so their keen intuition makes Libra great at reading people to find out what makes them laugh. Because Libra is so charming and friendly all the time, their humor never comes off as rude—and people warm up to them fast.
Leo is ruled by the Sun, the planet of creativity, vitality, and identity. That’s what gives Leo their warm, good-natured sense of humor and powerful personality. This sign’s only problem is wanting the spotlight so badly that their humor can feel overplayed. Leo doesn’t have to try so hard—they can just tell a story and find the comedy that’s already there.
Aries’s impulsive and fun-loving streak comes from their ruling planet, Mars—the planet of passion and aggression. That energy manifests in how Aries is always ready to throw themselves into the joke. Because their sense of humor is spirited and mischievous, Aries is the perfect friend to call when you need someone to cheer you up.
Virgo, like Gemini, is ruled by Mercury. That means Virgo also has a strong ability to communicate and a smooth way with words. They also tell stories at their own expense and use sarcasm to poke fun at themselves. Virgo is an earth sign, along with Capricorn and Taurus. Earth signs are reliable and practical, grounded in reality, and have a drier sense of humor compared to other signs. While they have a prim and proper exterior, Virgo is actually quite snarky and prone to dishing out some hilariously dark humor at times.
The best thing Scorpio can do is hold back the sly, teasing quips until people get to know them better. Scorpio usually doesn’t mean any harm, but it’s hard for sensitive individuals to see that. That doesn’t mean Scorpio has to quell their natural sense of humor forever! Close friends probably find Scorpio hilarious; it’s just a matter of giving new friends the time to adjust.
Pisces is ruled by Neptune, the planet of illusion and dreams, which in turn gives Pisces their creativity and love of storytelling. Pisces is also a water sign, like Scorpio and Cancer. Water signs are highly emotional, intuitive, and nurturing; they tend to be a little more serious as they search for deeper meaning in everything. It’s important for Pisces to check in with their audience while telling a story, and stay in tune with their energy levels rather than getting carried away with storytelling.
Taurus’s biggest challenge is simply being more open about their sense of humor. Let everyone else in on the joke, too! As a fixed sign, Taurus can also be stubborn. When it comes to humor, Taurus might feel like nobody is listening anyway and refuse to share their jokes, rather than throwing caution to the wind and saying what’s on their mind.
When they’re joking around, Cancer should check in with everyone else and make it clear that they’re just being funny—not actually putting themselves down. Cancer is ruled by the Moon, the planet of deep emotions and domesticity. This sign’s domestic nature also means that they’re more likely to show their playful side to close friends and family.
Aquarius is ruled by Uranus, the planet of innovation and freedom—which perfectly reflects Aquarius’s personality. As the zodiac’s rebel, Aquarius has a wacky and offbeat sense of humor that they’ll share when they feel comfortable.
Capricorn is ruled by Saturn, the planet of rules, responsibility, and time. Capricorn has such a straight-laced persona because they’re too busy thinking serious thoughts to relax and laugh sometimes. Capricorn doesn’t have to be wholly self-deprecating or put themselves down; instead, this sign just needs to be willing to shrug it off and laugh when they make a mistake.
