“They’re the rock of a relationship or friendship.” That is how astrologer Guadalupe Terrones describes Taurus in a Reader’s Digest ranking of the zodiac’s most trustworthy signs, and the sign lands near the top for good reason.
The ranking sorts all twelve signs from most to least trustworthy, and three of them come out ahead of the pack: Virgo, Taurus and Aquarius. Astrology is entertainment rather than science, but the reasons the experts give for each pick make for a surprisingly sensible portrait of what trust looks like in practice.
1. Virgo Treats Promises Like Contracts
Reader’s Digest writer Taylor Markarian puts Virgo at No. 1, describing the sign as sturdy, reliable and honest, in a list updated in July 2024. Astrologer Nadiya Shah, interviewed for the piece, says Virgos “are aware of the reasons being trustable matters to them, and they see the value of promises they might make.”
In other words, a Virgo’s word is not casual. Rankings like this one are a long-running pastime, from the worst American tourist attractions ranked in order to 3 zodiac signs considered the most loyal friends, and the zodiac has plenty of its own.
2. Taurus Is the Rock
Taurus takes second place. Terrones calls the sign stable and practical, and the quote that opens this article sums up the appeal: a Taurus is the rock of a relationship or friendship.
The ranking adds a caveat. Taurus can be indirect about feelings, so a person may need to read the steadiness in actions rather than words. That steadiness has a flip side, covered in 3 zodiac signs considered the most stubborn, with Taurus the hardest to persuade, while the friendlier side of the zodiac gets its due in 6 zodiac signs that make the most supportive friends. For a broader look at life lessons learned late, see common regrets people often experience in adulthood.
3. Aquarius Is Trusted for Its Objectivity
Aquarius rounds out the top three. According to Reader’s Digest, the sign earns trust by being highly objective, though it can be emotionally harder to read than the other two.
Terrones, again interviewed for the ranking, offers the line that sums it up: Aquarius is “like the scientific version of trustworthiness.” The trust here comes from fairness and consistency rather than warmth, which suits friends who value a straight answer. For more about signs that stand by people, there is 6 zodiac signs whose loyalty lasts for life, and for a nostalgic detour, the little rituals from the 80s and 90s that disappeared without much notice and boomer habits that are making a comeback are worth a read.
Where the Rest of the Ranking Lands
Behind the top three, the Reader’s Digest order runs Cancer, Scorpio, Leo, Sagittarius, Aries, Pisces, Capricorn, Libra and, in last place, Gemini. The article says Gemini’s changeability and hunger for new experiences make the sign less reliable, while Libra’s habit of putting other people’s opinions first can leave its own view unclear.
Trust is not one thing, though. A second astrologer, Brandy Lee, told Bustle that the best secret keepers are Pisces, Capricorn and Libra, according to Bustle. She says Pisces understand the importance of being trustworthy and loyal, so it is easier to maintain confidentiality, that Capricorns are willing to lend an ear without running off to spread the news, and that Libras want to keep their reputation for being trustworthy and dependable.
That puts Capricorn and Libra, ranked 10th and 11th for general trustworthiness, among the signs best at keeping a secret. A sign can score low on one measure and high on another, and astrologers, like everyone else, do not always agree.
Markarian’s ranking is a list of twelve, and the order matters less than the reasons attached to it. Shah and Terrones each point to a quality, whether keeping promises, staying steady or staying objective, that people tend to value in someone they rely on.
The practical reading is simple. Reliability, honesty and discretion are different strengths, and most people (and most signs) are better at some than others. The best friend to hand a secret to may not be the best one to hand a promise to.
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This article was produced with AI assistance and edited for accuracy against the sources linked above.
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