Not all men are clear about their feelings, and some of them will do everything possible to hide the fact that they are into you.
While some men wear their hearts on their sleeves, others are experts at concealing their emotions. Whether it’s out of fear, pride, or uncertainty, some guys will go to great lengths to keep their true feelings a secret. The way they do it, however, is often written in the stars.
Each zodiac sign has its own way of handling emotions, and when it comes to love, their methods of hiding affection can vary greatly. Some will avoid you entirely, some will pretend they don’t care, while others will play mind games to keep you guessing. But even when they think they’re being subtle, their zodiac traits will always give them away.
So, how does your guy mask his feelings? Here’s how each zodiac sign hides his love for you!
1. Aries
If you are looking for ways to find out whether an Aries man likes you, don’t ask him about it–ask his friends.
Even when this guy does his best to hide his feelings in front of you, he’ll never be able to do the same in front of his friends. As much as he fights it, an Aries will always have an uncontrollable urge to mention you all the time. It’s simple—he is constantly thinking about you, and he can’t help himself not to talk about you, as well.
Another way Aries will try to hide his feelings is by keeping things playful. Instead of expressing his emotions directly, he’ll tease you, challenge you, and joke around just to keep you engaged. He loves the thrill of the chase, but deep down, he hopes you’ll pick up on the hints he’s leaving behind.
If you pay close attention, you’ll also notice how fiercely protective he is of you. Even if he acts indifferent at times, he won’t hesitate to step in if someone else mistreats you. Aries may try to mask his emotions, but his instinct to look out for you will always be a dead giveaway.
2. Taurus
When a Taurus is into you, he’ll ignore you to get your attention. When this Zodiac sign tries to keep his feelings to himself, he will avoid any type of contact with the object of his affections.
The fact is that Taurus likes you but is scared that he’ll be too obvious about the way he feels about you, even if he looks at you or talks to you. He is afraid of rejection and is scared that you might ridicule his emotions, so he prefers not to have any contact with you rather than be played for a fool.
Even if he avoids you in public, his body language will betray him. If you catch him stealing glances when he thinks you’re not looking or subtly positioning himself near you, it’s a clear sign he’s struggling to keep his emotions in check. Taurus men are incredibly stubborn, and they will fight their feelings for as long as they can—but their actions will always reveal the truth.
He may also go out of his way to prove his reliability to you, even without saying a word about his emotions. If he suddenly becomes the guy who’s always there when you need help, even with the smallest things, it’s his way of showing he cares without admitting it outright.
3. Gemini
Gemini is the king of the friend zone. If he has a crush on you, he’ll never tell you that directly.
Instead, he’ll put you in a grey zone in which he acts like your best friend and at the same time sends you mixed signals. Everyone around him, including you, will assume the truth, but you can never be sure if he really likes you or if he is just acting too friendly.
Since Gemini thrives on communication, he will talk to you constantly, but somehow, the conversation will always steer away from anything romantic. He’ll crack jokes, make you laugh, and keep things light, all while secretly hoping you’ll notice the extra attention he gives you compared to others.
At the same time, he may test the waters by dropping subtle hints or making flirty remarks, only to backtrack if you call him out on it. If he’s constantly confusing you with hot-and-cold behavior, chances are, he’s hiding his real emotions while trying to gauge your interest.
4. Cancer
Cancer will have no trouble talking to you about other people in your life when he is into you.
He will even give you advice regarding your potential relationships, despite the fact that he is crazy about you. But this is all a mask and a Cancer’s way of showing you that he couldn’t care less about you in the romantic sense.
He does this because he’s afraid of rejection. Cancer men are deeply emotional, and the thought of being turned down by someone they truly care about is unbearable. Instead of risking heartbreak, he’ll pretend to be indifferent and act as if he’s happy to just be your friend. But deep inside, he’s hoping you’ll realize he’s the one you should be with.
Another telltale sign that a Cancer man is hiding his feelings is how protective he becomes. He may not confess his emotions outright, but he’ll always be there to make sure you’re okay. Whether it’s checking in on you after a tough day or making sure you get home safely, his actions will reveal what his words refuse to say.
5. Leo
No matter how hard a Leo falls for you, he will rarely make the first move and open his heart to you.
Instead, he will patiently wait for you to be the first one to reveal your feelings, and that is when he’ll act on it. So if you like a Leo man but you are scared that you’ll chase him away if you take the first step, think again and go for it.
Leo men have a big ego, and rejection is something they can’t handle easily. That’s why, even though he might be dying to tell you how he feels, he’ll wait for some kind of confirmation before he makes a move. He’ll give you subtle signals, like finding excuses to be around you or showering you with compliments, but he won’t fully open up until he knows you feel the same way.
He also has a habit of showing off in front of the person he likes. If you notice him talking a little louder, being extra charismatic, or trying to impress you with his achievements, it’s because he wants your attention. He won’t say it directly, but he wants you to see him as someone worthy of admiration—and, hopefully, love.
6. Virgo
When a Virgo man is in love, at first, you might even think that he hates you.
Virgos are known to be perfectionists, and when they have a crush on someone, they want this person to be as perfect as possible. And that is why a Virgo will constantly criticize everything you do or say. Sometimes, you might even feel like he is insulting you, but actually, this is just his weird way of hitting on you.
He’s not trying to push you away—he just can’t help but notice every little detail about you, and because he cares so much, he wants you to be the best version of yourself. If a Virgo man is constantly correcting your grammar, pointing out tiny flaws, or giving you advice on how to improve things, take it as a sign that he’s invested in you more than he’s willing to admit.
At the same time, he’ll find ways to help you in practical ways. Whether it’s fixing something for you, giving you career advice, or remembering little things about you that others overlook, he’ll show his affection through actions rather than words. He may not be the most romantic guy, but if he’s secretly in love with you, he’ll always be there when you need him.
7. Libra
A Libra hides his feelings even from himself. This guy refuses to admit to himself that he has fallen for you until his emotions become too obvious.
Libras don’t like to feel like they are losing control over themselves, and they will rarely analyze their feelings and face their emotions. Instead, this guy will run away from the fact that he is into you before his feelings start to grow.
One way he does this is by acting overly logical about everything. Instead of acknowledging his emotions, he’ll focus on practical reasons why you two wouldn’t work or try to convince himself that he’s not interested. But if you notice him constantly being around you, mirroring your actions, or going out of his way to help you, chances are, he’s already in too deep.
Libras are also known for their charm, and when they have feelings for someone, they’ll turn on the charm to the max. He may pretend he’s just being friendly, but if he’s paying extra attention to you, making deep eye contact, or going out of his way to keep conversations going, it’s a clear sign he’s trying to hide something—his growing affection for you.
8. Scorpio
One of the things Scorpio enjoys the most is playing with the object of his affection.
And even though the chase is interesting for them, it can be quite exhausting for the other side. Whenever you feel that a Scorpio man will come clean about his feelings and whenever you two become closer, he will run away.
But before you know it, he’ll be there to drag you into his never-ending circle of mixed signals and mind games. Scorpio men are incredibly intense, and when they fall for someone, they feel it deeply. However, their fear of vulnerability makes them hide their true emotions behind a wall of mystery.
He’ll make sure you’re constantly thinking about him by being unpredictable—one day, he’s all over you, and the next, he’s distant. This push-and-pull dynamic isn’t meant to hurt you; it’s just his way of protecting himself from getting too attached too quickly.
If you notice him being jealous when other men are around or suddenly pulling back when things get serious, it’s a sign that he’s more into you than he’s willing to admit.
9. Sagittarius
When a Sagittarius has a crush on you, he’ll do everything in his power to make you as jealous as possible.
This guy can even go as far as lying that he is into someone else just to hide his true emotions. Sagittarius men love a good challenge, and they don’t want to make things too easy. Instead of openly expressing their feelings, they’ll throw out subtle (or not-so-subtle) hints to keep you guessing.
He might flirt with other people in front of you or casually mention a romantic interest just to see how you react. But don’t be fooled—if he keeps circling back to you, teasing you, and finding reasons to engage with you, he’s doing it on purpose. He wants to see if you care enough to get jealous, which, in his mind, would confirm your interest in him.
Another way Sagittarius hides his feelings is by keeping things fun and lighthearted. He’ll act like he’s just your fun-loving friend, always cracking jokes and suggesting spontaneous adventures. But underneath that carefree exterior, he’s paying close attention to how you respond.
If he’s making a special effort to spend time with you, he’s not just being friendly—he’s trying to figure out if he should make his next move.
10. Capricorn
Capricorns are commitment phobes. Even when this man is crazy about you, he’ll always act like he isn’t ready for something serious just because he is scared of giving too much of himself to someone else.
A Capricorn man values control over his emotions, and love is one of the few things that can make him feel vulnerable. To avoid showing his true feelings, he’ll throw himself even deeper into his work or other responsibilities, pretending that he’s too busy to think about relationships. He’ll convince himself—and everyone around him—that he’s too focused on his goals to be interested in romance.
However, if you pay attention, you’ll see through his act. Even while claiming he’s “not looking for anything serious,” he’ll still find excuses to be around you. He might not shower you with sweet words, but he’ll show his affection through actions—offering practical support, giving you valuable advice, or subtly taking care of things for you without being asked.
If a Capricorn man keeps showing up for you in ways that seem too thoughtful to be purely friendly, it’s a clear sign that he’s battling his own feelings. He won’t openly admit it, but deep down, he’s hoping you’ll be patient enough to wait for him to let his guard down.
11. Aquarius
One of the first signs that an Aquarius man is into you is the fact that he talks about your potential relationship with negative connotations.
He’ll literally give you a list of reasons why the two of you would never make it together. But his true intentions are actually hidden behind this negativity. The truth is that this is his way of questioning your feelings for him—he wants to see if you’ll disagree with him because that is exactly what he hopes will happen.
Aquarius men are notorious for overanalyzing emotions, and when they start falling for someone, they try to rationalize their way out of it. They’ll act distant, intellectualize their emotions, and even challenge the idea of relationships altogether. But the more they argue against love, the more they’re thinking about it—especially when it comes to you.
Despite his detached act, he’ll find ways to stay close. He’ll engage in deep, thought-provoking conversations, send you intriguing articles, or introduce you to his favorite obscure music or books. If he’s consistently trying to challenge your mind and share his interests, it’s because he’s trying to build a deeper connection without openly admitting his feelings.
12. Pisces
When a Pisces man is in love with you but tries to hide it, he’ll never be obvious about his feelings in person.
Instead, he’ll comment and like all of your photos and status updates, and he’ll always be the first one to watch your Instagram or Snapchat story. But when the two of you meet, he’ll show no signs of affection, which will leave you confused.
Pisces men are deeply emotional, but they often struggle with expressing their feelings directly. Instead of telling you how they feel, they’ll express it through small, almost imperceptible gestures—sending you a song that reminds them of you, remembering little details about your conversations, or being extra attentive when you’re feeling down.
Another way Pisces hides his emotions is by losing himself in daydreams. He’ll create scenarios in his head where he confesses his love, but in reality, he might avoid taking any real steps toward making it happen. He waits for the perfect moment, which sometimes never comes.
If you notice him always finding excuses to be near you or looking at you when he thinks you’re not watching, it’s a sign he’s battling his own emotions.
