There are many myths and misconceptions about the sun signs. Unfortunately, sometimes you only hear about the negative qualities of your sign instead of the positive aspects. But do you know that it's important to be aware of both the positive and the negative potentials of your sign? If you are aware of both, you can learn to focus on the positive while working to transform your negative qualities.

Here is a list of some of the positive and negative qualities of each sun sign:

Aries

Positive qualities - Aries are Fire signs who are independent in their thinking. They're bold, fearless, and highly adventurous. An Aries always seeks excitement and can't stay still in one place or one situation for too long.

Negative qualities - People born under the sign of Aries can be headstrong and stubborn, unwilling to take advice from others. Aries people can live inside their own head instead of taking in the bigger picture.

Taurus

Positive qualities - Taurus folks are very loyal to and protective of their loved ones. They're grounded and practical, and they're great at problem solving. Taurus is a musically gifted sign and many Taureans excel at composing, singing, and playing music.

Negative qualities - The average Taurus can be too much of a perfectionist if he isn't careful. Taurus can be critical of others in a sharp or cynical way and can lack understanding and empathy.

Gemini

Positive qualities - Geminis are playful and imaginative, and they have truly inventive minds. They are also extremely sociable, have a great sense of humor, and are almost always the life of the party.

Negative qualities - If they don't watch themselves, Geminis can be scattered in their focus and suffer from a short attention span. In relationships they can be "users" or "fair weather friends" who don't always remain loyal with their affections.

Cancer

Positive qualities - Cancerians are deeply sensitive, emotional, and hyper-aware. Their empathy runs very deep and they have a highly-developed social conscience. They care about the suffering of others and can be drawn to the healing professions.

Negative - Cancerians tend to hold things inside too much. They can develop depressive tendencies if they don't learn to shake off other people's negativity. They are very private and can dwell on things too much.

Leo

Positive qualities - Leos are outgoing and love to be the center of attention. They are at ease with strangers and are charming when making a presentation to an audience. They're affectionate and warm-hearted.

Negative qualities -  Leos can get addicted to applause and can seek constant praise and attention. They need to learn to think of the world outside themselves and be more attentive to the needs and ideas of others.

Virgo

Positive qualities - Virgos are meticulous and detail-oriented, so they make great managers or project coordinators. They are also great trouble shooters, and they're skilled with writing and all forms of communication.

Negative qualities - Virgos can get too bogged down in details, working too hard at trying to make things perfect. They can be too critical of loved ones and must learn to be more constructive with their comments.

Libra

Positive qualities - Librans are romantic, sensual, and highly sexed. Love relationships are extremely important to them. They're also creative and drawn to the arts.

Negative qualities - Librans can suffer from poor self-esteem. They need to challenge themselves more and work at developing greater confidence. Sometimes their excessive sensitivity gets in the way.

Scorpio

Positive qualities - Scorpions are passionate and intense, even when discussing the weather. They can perceive the truth with a laser-like focus, and they form strong opinions and won't budge from them.

Negative qualities - Scorpions can become obsessed with the dark side of life too much, and this can lead to addiction problems. Scorpions need to learn to be more playful, light-hearted, and less judgmental of other people.

Sagittarius

Positive qualities - Sagittarians are warm-hearted and fun to hang out with. They're charming and socially outgoing. They excel at leadership because they are gifted at seeing the "broader view" of a situation.

Negative qualities - Sometimes Sagittarians don't see the forest for the trees. They can be thinking so big that they can forget to attend to the smaller, necessary details. They can be neglectful of loved ones.

Capricorn

Positive qualities - Capricorns are hard workers, and they're great with handling money, finance, and personal responsibility. They are loyal with loved ones and have stable personalities.

Negative qualities - Many Capricorns need to learn to embrace change and let go of the need to control. They must learn to operate in more creative and dynamic ways instead of remaining addicted to routine.

Aquarius

Positive qualities - Aquarians are always attuned to larger issues of social responsibility like the environment, spirituality, and philosophy. They are sweet-natured and trusting of people, as well as extremely artistic.

Negative qualities - Aquarians need to learn how to discriminate and choose between good companions and "friends" who just weigh them down. Sometimes they take on too many obligations or "hangers on."

Pisces

Positive qualities - Pisces people are sensitive, passionate, and private. They have big hearts and care deeply about others. They are also very artistic at their core and love beautiful things and people.

Negative qualities - Pisces folks can harbor resentment or anger for far too long, and this can negatively affect their health. The average Pisces needs to learn how to let go of the past to heal and to move forward

Each sun sign has tremendous gifts and talents, yet it also has potential weaknesses. By learning to become more self-aware of the positive and negative qualities of the signs, you can start experiencing greater joy in your own life and enjoy improved relationships with loved ones, colleagues, and family.