We all know (at least) one – energy vampires, people who make you feel tired, judged, angry, and drained whenever you’re around them. They suck the life force out of you with their constant need for attention, drama, complaining, or help in solving their problems. It may be easy to identify the power vampire in your life, but the challenge is to look inside yourself and ask, “Am I energy vampire of my friend group/family/workplace?” Here are the zodiacs that are most likely to be energy vampires, and what they can do to protect themselves from negatively affecting other people’s energy.
Cancer
Cancers can be power vampires because their emotions are deeply connected to those of other people. While they can be unusually empathetic and attentive to the emotional needs of others, this energy can flow in the other direction, too. Since they can give positive energy, they tend to take it away.
This sensitive water sign feels other people’s feelings as their own, and they expect everyone else to do the same. But most stars are not as empathetic as Cancer, so this star sign often ends up disappointed. Cancers unintentionally become power vampires when they try to give back as much as they give, without realizing that others do not have the same emotional strength.
What Cancer energy vampires need is: Your emotional health is not dependent on others, and theirs should not be affected by yours either. By setting firm boundaries and learning the difference between your own feelings and those of others, you’ll not only stop alienating other people, you’ll feel less tired.
Leo
Leos are definitely power vampires because of their craving for attention. This star sign is ruled by the sun, so it makes sense for Leos to feel like they’re at the center of the universe. While others shy away from the limelight, Leos can’t get enough attention, and will do whatever it takes to be in the center of things. This zodiac also likes a little drama, so if it’s bored or no one is watching, it will stir up trouble just to be noticed.
Leos attract other people because they need attention and adoration around the clock. They occupy a place with such intensity that there is no room for anyone else. If they don’t get what they want, they get angry, and drag everyone else down because of their bad attitude.
A tip to help Leo energy vampires stop ripping off other people is to lean into your natural generosity and shower others with the same attention you desire. Give someone else a chance to shine every once in a while. He loves attention, but he also loves to give back. Make the people in your life who support and serve you feel supported and served in return.
Scorpio
Scorpios are at risk of becoming power vampires because they are very dependent. This does not mean that they are weak; in fact, Scorpio is one of the strongest and strongest signs of the zodiac. But what they crave more than anything else is romantic love and a partner with whom they can share everything, and this single-mindedness often pays off. If they are not dating, they can look to fill this void with a close friend, family member, or co-worker.
It’s easy to see why Scorpios can become unreasonably attached to their loved ones. As the ruler of the eighth house, the house of integration, intimacy, and shared resources, Scorpios want to share all their experiences, secrets, and possessions with their partners. And, as a water sign, they are deeply sensitive, emotional, and empathetic. Their need for endless passionate love, physical contact, and the undivided attention of their partner or those closest to them can make them tiresome to be around.
Here’s how Scorpios can avoid becoming power vampires: Try to be emotionally independent. Spend time alone to find hobbies, friendships, and other things that make you happy outside of a relationship. If you are in love, make sure it doesn’t consume your whole life – strive for balance in all areas. If you fill your cup from many sources instead of your partner or best friend, you will not exclude others.
