Santa's checking his list to see if you're getting candy or coal
We're all a little naughty when we need to be, but some of us have gone out of our way to end up on Santa's bad side. Find out if your star sign is naturally more prone to misbehavior and can expect a sad lump of coal in your Christmas stocking—or if you're candy and presents all the way.
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Aries
March 21 – April 19
Naughty
Aries, you spent the year devising plots and plans to get what you wanted, without worrying too much about hurting people's feelings in the process. While you were good about showing love and being helpful, nothing you did was without benefit for yourself. Your tendency toward selfish fulfillment may have made you all warm and cozy, but Santa wasn't impressed. Expect an entire chimney's worth of coal on Christmas morning.
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Taurus
April 20 – May 20
Nice (ish)
Your stubborn nature and habit of reminding everyone of your good deeds almost put you on the naughty list, Taurus, but your unflinching concern for everyone else's needs and willingness to sacrifice your own comfort for the good of others kept you squarely in Santa's good graces. While you may not be good at admitting when you're wrong, you're really good at helping others—and that's a merry thing, indeed.
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Gemini
May 21 – June 20
Naughty
You may be scary smart and witty, Gemini, but you're also the most misbehaved of the entire zodiac. Either you're a shameless flirt or you're spreading mad gossip about someone who managed to annoy you, making you Santa's public enemy No. 1. Sure, your magnificent mind can think of 100 uses for all the coal coming your way, but it won't change your permanent place on Santa's naughty list. The good news is that your life is so fabulous, you probably don't care either way.
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Cancer
June 21 – July 22
Nice
You're a good one, Cancer. You tend to use your talents to make a difference in the world and are level-headed even in the most difficult of moments. Sure, you've been known to cry and pout from time to time, but you've always managed to pick yourself up, put on a smile and do what needs to be done to make things better. Plus, you're a good friend, especially in hard times. Santa knows we need more like you in the world.
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Leo
July 23 – August 22
Naughty
Leo, you may be good at towing the line, but it's your dark inner world that sent a warning to good old Saint Nick. You have a vivid imagination that often entails incredibly naughty acts. Not only do you verge on the side of risque, but you're not above acting out brutal revenge scenarios in your head when someone upsets you. Sure, you'd hardly ever act on those thoughts, but they were cray enough to even spook Santa.
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Virgo
August 23 – September 22
Naughty
Virgo, this may come as a shock, so brace yourself. You're not always as good of a person as you believe yourself to be. Now, that's not to say you're Jeffrey Dahmer bad, but it does mean you've been more dishonest and underhanded in your day-to-day life than Santa would like. Since your naughtiness is in denial, the first step to recovery is owning your actions. The second step is to try your hardest to be true to your word and kind—always kind—to others. Come this time next year, you'll be firmly on Santa's good side.
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Libra
September 23 – October 22
Nice (ish)
You're mostly a wonderful person, Libra, but you regularly commit a couple of Santa-sins, such as fibbing (mostly about yourself) and carrying a grudge when someone does you wrong. Sure, you've managed to rise above the negativity most of your life and inspired others to push themselves to greatness, but don't let your need for approval get in the way of your long future as one of Santa's most reliable good ones.
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Scorpio
October 23 – November 22
Nice
Scorpio, you're nicer than nice. In fact, sometimes, you're actually too nice. Santa loves a good-hearted person, but even he wants you to set boundaries and stop letting people take advantage of you. While you're almost certain to never be on the big guy's naughty list, maybe a little fire in your belly wouldn't be a bad thing. Just remember, your thoughts and feelings matter just as much as everyone elses.
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Sagittarius
November 23 – December 21
Naughty (ish)
Sagittarius, you barely crossed the line into naughty territory and, lucky for you, there's still time to undo the damage. While your heart is usually in the right place, your unwillingness to help people when it's inconvenient for you made you just a hair more naughty than you are nice. Call up that friend who needed you to help them move or go volunteer at a neighborhood soup kitchen. You just need to prove to Father Christmas that you know how to give more than receive.
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Capricorn
December 22 – January 19
Nice (ish)
You did good this year, Capricorn. Your gentle spirit and ability to learn from your mistakes really impressed Santa. However, that flaring temper and emotional unavailability almost gave him a reason to call you naughty. The bright side is that it takes a lot for you to get pushed over the edge, and Santa knows that your shoulders can only carry so much stress. Keep walking the straight and narrow, and count on being rewarded for your virtue.
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Aquarius
January 20 – February 18
Nice
It really wasn't hard for you to make it on Santa's nice list this year, Aquarius. You're almost always in a good mood and want nothing more than everything to work out and for people to be happy. You take care of the planet, you unselfishly give of your time and energy, and you're a trusted friend and counselor to those in need. The worst trait you have (that you're super messy and disorganized) is actually pretty adorable. Don't change a thing about yourself, it works.
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Pisces
February 19 – March 20
Nice
Breathe a sigh of relief, Pisces. You are safely in Santa's good graces. All the worrying and stress you dealt with over the year—questioning if you were good enough—was for nothing, because deep down in your heart of hearts, you're a wonderful person and you should know it. It turns out that even St. Nick himself was a Pisces. It just goes to show you that even though you don't always see the best in yourself, others definitely see the greatness of you.
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