Ambition, determination, drive to achieve – whatever you want to call it, other zodiac signs are just born too. Although these two traits often go hand in hand, being ambitious is not the same as hard work. Rather than just a strong work ethic, the most ambitious signs have a pure desire to win and see how far they can go in the world. Here are all 12 zodiac signs ranked from most to least, and how astrology interprets their will to success.
1. Capricorn
Capricorn is easily the most ambitious sign of the zodiac. Ruled by Saturn, the planet of responsibility, authority, and long-term goals, this star sign has an unparalleled drive to achieve. Capricorns are hardworking and willing to do whatever it takes to rise to the top. They crave recognition and praise for their accomplishments, although they will never admit that external validation is important to them. But everything they do they want love and praise from their peers, so they work as hard as they can to be the best.
2. Scorpio
The typical Scorpio personality is an interesting dichotomy: they don’t care what other people think of them, but at the same time they really want to be respected. They don’t really want to be loved; they prefer to be feared and admired. And for Scorpios, the best way to do that is to be so successful that they intimidate others. Their zodiac sign is ruled by Pluto, the planet of power, so it makes sense that power and control are very important to them. The more a Scorpio accomplishes, the more control they have.
3. Taurus
Taurus is a very hard working sign. They will be even higher on this list, but their work ethic is balanced with a strong hedonistic side. Taurus people work hard, play hard, and rest hard. They like to do an honest day’s work, and their love of comfort makes them want jobs that pay well. But in the end, their ambition is not their defining characteristic, as they can turn off their drive to succeed to enjoy their free time, too.
4. Aries
As perhaps the most competitive sign of the entire zodiac, Aries’ ambition is driven by competition. They are number one in the zodiac, and they tend to be number one everywhere else, too. They hate to lose, so they are willing to work hard to take home the trophy. But Aries lack self-control and self-control, which makes it difficult for them to focus on their goals. They do best when their goals are short-term and individual, as opposed to a group effort. For example, training for a 5k race next week is a better goal for them, instead of planning to run a marathon next year.
5. Leo
Leo is ruled by the sun, which tells us that Leos are warm and healthy, and love the light. They are the life of any party they attend, and they light up any room they walk into. Leo’s desire stems from their desire to be the star of the show – they love the attention that comes with winning and achieving. But they also hate to disappoint anyone, and see any loss or failure as potentially disappointing to others.
6. Gemini
Geminis like to win prizes like the previous signs on this list. But for them, ambition is about exploring their many different interests. Geminis are multifaceted and energetic, and are always immersed in a new hobby or career. They love to learn and really enjoy the journey of working hard to achieve their goals as much as they do them.
7. Libra
As the sign represented by scales, Libras strive for balance in everything they do. They are ambitious, motivated, and hardworking enough to be high on this list, but it is not the most important thing to them. They also prioritize fun, recreation and relaxation. As natural people pleasers, Libras don’t like the idea of stepping on others to get to the top. They would rather give other people opportunities than offend anyone.
8. Pisces
Pisces people have a deep soul, so worldly success does not have much value for them. They are more focused on being better people and helping others than climbing the corporate ladder. Their ambitious side is fueled by a delusion of beauty – Pisces people have clear thoughts, and may want to create a happy life for their partner and family. But, for the most part, Pisces people are happy to put their spiritual goals ahead of their earthly goals.
9. Aquarius
Aquarians rarely seek success just for the sake of it. They are independent and thoughtless people, so the praise of others means nothing to them. The desire they have comes from a desire to serve other people, not to please themselves. There’s a reason why Aquarius has the highest number of US presidents (tied with Scorpio), despite their seeming lack of ambition – they want to serve the public. They have good morals and can reach far, as long as their main goal is to make the world a better place.
10. Sagittarius
Some very famous, successful people are Sagittarians, like Taylor Swift and Britney Spears. Obviously, this sign has certain ambitions and a work ethic, as well as the ability to follow through and complete projects. So why do they rank so low on this list? Because their level of ambition does not come from a sense of competition or a pure desire to achieve, but from their never-ending journey of self-improvement. Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter, the planet of luck, expansion, higher education, and travel. This zodiac sign is always seeking knowledge and looking to improve itself. Also, due to Jupiter’s influence, Sagittarians don’t need much ambition if they have luck on their side.
11. Virgo
One might think that Virgo should be at the top of this list because it is one of the hardest working signs of the zodiac. But while Virgos have a strong work ethic, they are not necessarily ambitious. They are humble by nature, and they don’t need accolades or awards to show off. They keep their heads down and work quietly, getting satisfaction from a job well done. As a flexible sign, they enjoy going with the flow instead of aspiring to be the leader of the pack. Virgos make excellent teammates and workers, and they don’t have a strong desire to be the boss.
12. Cancer
Cancer makes the bottom of this list not because they are lazy, but because climbing the corporate ladder or being number one is not important to them. Instead of work and achievements, Cancers prioritize their relationships, families, hobbies, and home life. If they’re ambitious, it’s about being the best partner, friend, and family member they can be. They will drop everything to help a loved one in need, and always give them a shoulder to cry on. Therefore, although Cancers are not very ambitious when it comes to winning awards or taking the workplace, they have many other positive qualities that stand out in their personality.
