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Zodiac signs who pretend to be wise

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Jul 21, 2022, 08:00 IST
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Check these signs out!

Some people are very emotionally and intellectually aware of their surroundings and are very wise about handling people and situations. However, some people simply pretend to be wise and aware, in order to be recognised by everyone. Such people crave attention, recognition and validation from others. They behave very maturely in public whereas they portray a fake facade when with others. Hence, here listed are the zodiac signs who love pretending that they are wise, in order to extract as many opportunities as they can.

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Gemini

This sign is known for its dual personality. Geminis are very expressive of their opinions and views, even if it isn’t the right place to do so. They don’t think before they speak, even if they are preaching wise words and learnings.

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Cancer

They always feel the need to show others how intelligent they are. So, when there is an interesting argument on board, Cancerians will pipe in immediately to show their intellectual capabilities. Sometimes, they can be pretty smart and clever, in a shrewd way.

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Leo

They love to be in the limelight all the time. They soak in all the attention from people. Leos are always looking for ways to be popular and everyone loves to be around a wise person who can offer enlightenment, advice and wisdom.

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Sagittarius

They want to blend in effortlessly in a group, especially in situations where it is quite difficult for them to mingle with people. They want to be heard, taken seriously and be made an important person in a group. Sagittarians then pretend to be wise and knowledgeable so that others can talk to them more often.

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Aquarius

They pretend to deeply care about an essential global issue, but inwardly, they only want to win the validation of others. They are constantly looking for support from others and they feel, that the only way to do that is by pretending to be someone they are not. Even if this seems entirely fake, Aquarians are up for the challenge; they will pretend to spurt out wise things even if they have no idea what they are talking about.



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These zodiac signs hate pretending

Aries, Taurus, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Capricorn and Pisces just can’t pretend. They are upfront about who they are as a person.

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