Let’s face it, punctuality comes naturally (and is more important) to some zodiac signs than others. Some people arrive at least ten minutes early for everything, whether it’s a job interview or a casual night out with friends, while others are so late that you wonder if they’ll ever show up. Here are five zodiacs that should plan to give themselves extra time to get somewhere, and why they always run late.
Gemini
Geminis are multitaskers who have so much on their plates that they have trouble managing time. They have busy social calendars and are always making new plans, from a pottery class to a happy hour with colleagues to a weekend outing with the family. They think they can do it all, and most of the time, they can – but they can’t do it all in time.
Your Gemini friend might show up twenty minutes after your meeting time because she came straight from dance class, or your Gemini coworker will come into the office late because she was out late at a networking event the night before. They may always be late, but you wouldn’t blame them for being lazy or lonely.
Cancer
Cancers value your time and worry about hurting your feelings by being late, but they just can’t muster up the time. Even if they give themselves plenty of time to prepare, something happens that makes them run late.
Being very sensitive and empathetic, Cancers may be frustrated by strict time limits. It is not uncommon for them to cancel plans at the last minute, even after spending hours physically and emotionally preparing to go out. The crab sign likes to retreat into their shell – even the thought of coming out can be exhausting. Cancers are cozy home people who would rather be in their bed or on their couch than anywhere else. Although they care about you and their responsibilities, their ignorance makes them late because the truth is that they are reluctant to go anywhere.
Leo
Leo is one of the most confident and outgoing signs of the zodiac. They are not worried about being judged for being late; if anything, they worry that they will look “cool” if they are too early or on time. They want to fit in and have all eyes on them, and are experts at showing up “fashionably late.”
Leos also take their sweet time getting ready to go anywhere. They have perfected their look and want to make sure everyone stops and stares when they arrive. Whether they’re dying their hair a bright neon color or putting together an eye-catching outfit, Leos prioritize their appearance over time.
Libra
Libra is ruled by Venus, the planet of art and beauty. Due to the influence of Venus, Libras care a lot about beauty and appearance. It is important that they look good and they can be a little too perfect when it comes to their style. They are willing to be late if it means their dress and hair are right.
Libra is also notorious for making decisions. As a symbol of balance, they can endlessly weigh the pros and cons of any situation. They struggle with even trivial choices, such as what shoes to wear, what gift to bring the host, whether he should walk or drive, etc. Between their indecisiveness and need to look good, it’s a wonder Libras end up getting anywhere.
Sagittarius
The only thing Sagittarius can do at the moment is catch a plane (and even then, they usually cut it very close). This zodiac sign is fiercely independent and refuses to be bound by any constraints, including time commitments. They are unusual things and they work in their own way.
If you’re close to a Sagittarius, you’ve probably run into him a time or two when he’s been on the run. When it appears in the sign of Sagittarius, “I’m on my way” means “now I remember we had plans and I’m getting dressed in a hurry,” and “I’m ten minutes away” means “In ten minutes I’ll start thinking about what I need to do to get out of the house.”
Pisces
Pisces people are so lively and earthy that they cannot be expected to stick to earthly norms such as time and punctuality. This zodiac sign always has their head in the clouds, and they certainly don’t daydream about alarm clocks.
In fact, losing their alarm is often the reason why Pisces people run away late. These gentle souls need many hours of rest and regular sleep, so it’s no wonder they tend to oversleep. Why trade their sweet dreams for the harsh reality of early mornings and tight schedules?
