Forgiveness may be healing, but let’s be honest—not everyone lets things go easily. Some people just can’t forget when they’ve been hurt, betrayed, or disrespected. In astrology, a few zodiac signs are known for holding onto grudges longer than others. These signs tend to remember who wronged them—and they rarely give second chances.

Here are the top 5 zodiac signs that hold grudges forever (or at least for a really long time).

1. Scorpio – The King (or Queen) of Grudges

Scorpio takes the crown when it comes to holding grudges. Ruled by Pluto, the planet of power, transformation, and hidden emotions, Scorpios never forget when someone hurts them. They may forgive on the surface, but deep down, they’ll always remember.

They are highly emotional and fiercely protective of their trust. If you betray a Scorpio, they might not show their anger right away, but don’t be fooled. They may wait weeks, months, or even years to get even—or simply cut you out without warning.

Why they hold grudges:
They feel things deeply and believe in emotional justice. Once their trust is broken, it’s nearly impossible to earn back.

2. Taurus – The Stubborn Elephant with a Memory

Taurus is known for being calm and grounded, but when pushed too far, they become incredibly stubborn and unmovable. Ruled by Venus, Taurus values loyalty and consistency. If someone breaks their trust or disrespects them, they don’t forget it.

Unlike Scorpio, Taurus may not act out revenge, but they’ll silently hold onto resentment. They won’t bring it up often—but it’ll be stored in their emotional memory forever.

Why they hold grudges:
Taurus hates change and doesn’t let go of the past easily. Betrayal shakes their world, and they often carry that pain for life.

3. Cancer – The Emotional Elephant Who Never Forgets

Cancer is ruled by the Moon, which makes them deeply emotional and sensitive. They care a lot, love hard, and get hurt even harder. When someone wrongs them, the pain cuts deep—and they replay it in their minds over and over.

Even if Cancer appears to forgive you, they often keep the emotional wound alive. They may cry about it, write about it, or talk about it for years. And if the same person hurts them again, they’ll bring up every past mistake.

Why they hold grudges:
They attach strong emotions to memories, and emotional pain doesn’t fade quickly for them.

4. Virgo – The Quiet Rememberer of Wrongs

Virgos are known for being logical, but don’t underestimate their emotional memory. Ruled by Mercury, they pay attention to every detail—including who wronged them and how. They may not explode with anger, but they store things in their mental archive for future reference.

Virgos are sensitive to criticism and betrayal. If someone embarrasses or disrespects them, they might not show immediate rage—but they’ll quietly create emotional distance and never look at you the same again.

Why they hold grudges:
They overthink everything and analyze the pain. They forgive slowly, and even when they do, they don’t forget.

5. Capricorn – The Ice-Cold Grudge Keeper

Capricorns are tough, patient, and serious about respect. Ruled by Saturn, the planet of discipline and karma, they believe that every action has a consequence. If someone wrongs a Capricorn, they may not react emotionally—but they will remember it forever.

Capricorns don’t scream or throw tantrums. Instead, they cut people off with silence and move on without looking back. Once you’ve broken their trust or disrespected their values, you may be permanently removed from their life.

Why they hold grudges:
They believe in loyalty, structure, and respect. If someone violates that, they see no reason to offer another chance.

Final Thoughts: Grudges Aren’t Always About Revenge

While these five zodiac signs—Scorpio, Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, and Capricorn—are known to hold grudges, it’s not always about revenge. Often, it’s about protecting themselves from further hurt. They remember who made them feel small, broken, or betrayed—and use that memory as a shield.

Holding onto anger isn’t always healthy, but for these signs, it’s a way of keeping their emotional boundaries strong. If you’ve wronged one of them, your best bet is sincere honesty, time, and consistent change. Just don’t expect forgiveness overnight.