Clinginess doesn’t necessarily have to be a bad thing. Some people crave it, while others run away from it and consider it to be a major turn-off.
It all depends on personal preferences—whether we see it as a sign of love or as smothering. But, believe it or not, clinginess often has a lot to do with our zodiac sign.
Some signs are naturally more inclined to seek closeness and constant attention, while others tend to value their independence above all else. If you’ve ever wondered why you (or someone you know) seem to need that extra reassurance in relationships, astrology might have the answer.
1. Cancer
A woman born under the sign of Cancer is a treasure in herself. She has a mild nature, a huge, soft heart, and is compassionate to all those around her.
When she is in a relationship, she doesn’t hold back, which can be both a good and a bad thing.
The amount of love, attention, and affection she gives is the same amount she needs back.
But she always gives more, sometimes even too much of everything, and her exes were unable to reciprocate.
She loves spending almost all of her time with her boyfriend, especially if the relationship is still fresh.
If he is away she will want to talk and text more than necessary.
She needs some reassurance that everything will be OK and that the relationship will last because she has been disappointed so many times that her fear of losing the man she loves overpowers her desire to control her own emotions.
Even though her clinginess was the cause of some of her failed relationships, it’s a part of who she is.
She can work on it and kick it down a notch but she can never completely get rid of it.
That is why all a Cancerian woman needs is someone who will accept her for who she is and someone who will be just as clingy as she is.
2. Libra
Libra is a social sign and she doesn’t like to do anything alone.
Even though she is always surrounded by people, once that special person comes into her life, she will be all over him.
She won’t cook dinner for herself if he isn’t around, she won’t like going to get-togethers if he is not going with her and she won’t even be able to fall asleep properly if he isn’t next to her.
Libra has the warmest heart and there is nothing she craves more than closeness.
That same desire sometimes gets heightened and when she is deprived of attention, hugs, kisses, and cuddles for a long while, she tends to get a bit crazy and that’s when her clinginess kicks in.
3. Gemini
Thanks to her dual personality, a Gemini woman will have days in which she is super clingy and days in which she wants to be left alone.
There are several things, however, that make her a part of this list and one is that she falls in love quickly and another is that on her clingy days, she tends to go to extremes.
She is highly emotional and once she starts catching feelings for somebody, she is already imagining what her life would look like with him. So she tends to rush things and expect too much too soon.
Her extremes refer to her need for her partner to know her inside out, even to the point where he is able to guess what she thinks and needs in an exact moment.
So, for example, she wants her partner to ask her how her day went or she will start to feel extremely upset and lonely.
One more thing that adds to her clinginess is her jealousy. She wants him to keep in touch every moment that he is out with his friends because she won’t be sure if some other woman will catch his eye.
4. Scorpio
A Scorpio lady is extremely passionate and faithful in her relationships.
Her strong emotional nature motivates her to seek a deep connection with her partner, which frequently causes her to cling to the relationship in order to ensure its depth and stability.
She values total honesty and integrity, which might come off as possessiveness. Her need for emotional stability drives her to seek reassurance and continual proximity, making her look clingy to people who may not completely get her great need for a meaningful link.
5. Pisces
Pisces women are recognized for their sympathetic and loving personalities, which can lead to clinginess in relationships.
They need emotional connection and frequently try to totally integrate their life with their spouse, desiring to spend as much time together as possible.
Their sympathetic nature makes them acutely aware of their partner’s moods and wants, prompting them to seek frequent reassurance and affection.
When they feel ignored or distant, their desire for connection might cause them to become overly reliant, emphasizing their clinginess.
6. Taurus
A Taurus woman is known for her loyalty and her unwavering dedication to her partner, but this deep devotion can sometimes cross over into clinginess.
Taurus craves stability and security in her relationships, and when she loves, she loves deeply. She tends to hold on tightly to her partner because she fears the uncertainty of change or loss.
Her clinginess often comes in the form of wanting constant physical touch and emotional presence. She’s the type who wants to spend long, lazy afternoons cuddling, holding hands during a walk, or sitting together even if there’s nothing to talk about.
Because Taurus is ruled by Venus, the planet of love and beauty, she can sometimes get jealous or possessive, especially if she feels her partner isn’t giving her the same level of devotion.
Her love language revolves around consistent closeness—she wants to know her partner is as committed to building a stable future as she is. Her fear of losing that emotional and physical connection can make her demand more time and attention than her partner might be used to.
Ultimately, a Taurus woman’s clinginess stems from her desire to create a long-lasting, unshakable bond. She just needs a partner who appreciates her consistency and matches her level of commitment.