Wellness

The Most Toxic Zodiac Couples—aka the Sign You Should Never Date

rip Gemini & Capricorn

By Alise Morales

Updated May 7, 2025

Additional reporting by
Marissa Wu
toxic zodiac pairings

Most people have experienced at least one toxic relationship in their lifetime (if you haven’t, congrats and please be our life coach). But that one relationship is enough to make any sane person want to ward off toxicity for the foreseeable future. In order to do that, we must ask ourselves what exactly is it that makes a relationship toxic? Why is it that someone can be a nightmare ex to one person, but a perfect partner to the next?

There are many factors that can contribute to a toxic relationship, including age and external stresses, that make a person less able to function in a relationship. But one of the biggest reasons a relationship can turn toxic is a clash of personalities. Sometimes two people just bring out the worst in each other, and their inability to see eye to eye on just about anything provides the perfect environment for a toxic relationship to flourish. Here’s a breakdown of some of the most toxic zodiac pairings for your sign, so you know what to look out for.

About the Astrologer

Sofija Dakic is a psychic at Nebula, a spiritual guidance platform. With nearly a decade of professional experience, Dakic has helped thousands navigate relationships, personal growth and life transitions. She combines her strong academic background in social sciences with her deep knowledge of astrology, offering a grounded and practical approach. Dakic has received formal training in astrological transits and progressions and has pursued advanced studies in astrology, including accredited courses in Astrology and Progressions and Quantum Astrology, presented by renowned Dutch astrologer Patricia Grootjans.

So what to do if you find yourself in a potentially toxic pairing? Don’t despair! Hard work and communication can help any relationship to flourish, especially if you go into it knowing each other’s strengths and weaknesses as partners. Keeping a relationship safe and non-toxic for everyone is about love and respect, so keep that in mind and you can’t go wrong!

Freelance PureWow Editor

Alise Morales

Freelance PureWow Editor