Oxford’s Word of the Year 2024 ‘Brain Rot’ – 5 Zodiac Signs Susceptible to ‘Brain Rot’

Declared the Oxford Word of the Year, brain rot has become somewhat well-known in 2024. It describes the apparent decline in a person’s mental or intellectual health, especially in relation to consuming too much poor-quality online content specifically on social media platforms especially.
Let us dive into 5 zodiac signs who are more prone to ‘brain rot’.
Gemini
Mercury, the planet of knowledge and communication, rules geminis natural thinkers. Their brains can simultaneously handle several sources of data and are like well-tuned engines. This adaptability, meantime, can soon become a two-edged blade. Geminis often overanalyse every scenario, considering all conceivable results to almost intolerable levels. Their natural curiosity causes them to be always seeking fresh knowledge, often leaving their minds overloaded and unable to “switch off.” If people don’t deliberately seek balance, the constant noise in their brains can cause mental exhaustion.
Virgo
Virgo is the ultimate perfectionist; another Mercury-ruled sign. Though Virgos excel in order and problem-solving, their analytical ability can also be their undoing. Many times, they go back over events in their minds, analysing every element to see what went wrong or might have been done differently. Their need for control over all element of their life could cause them to spiral into self-criticism and anxiety. Virgos are especially prone to brain rot because of their unrelenting quest of excellence; they seldom allow themselves the grace to let go and just “be.”
Pisces
Deeply intuitive and emotionally sensitive, Pisces a water sign governed by Neptune is Although their great imagination and sensitivity are assets, these sometimes cause individuals to drown in their own ideas. Pisces can obsess over how others view them or reinterpret events in their head, therefore overanalyzing interpersonal interactions. They are prone to escapism, and their mental tiredness usually results from the continuous struggle between their lofty aspirations and the demanding facts of life. Their mental tiredness is exacerbated by their inclination to absorb the energy of others, hence self-care is absolutely vital for their health.
Libra
Under Venus, libra the indecisive diplomat are renowned for their love of harmony and balance. Although their aim to make equitable decisions is commendable, it sometimes results in terrible uncertainty. By weighing the benefits and drawbacks of even the slightest choices, libras can psychologically run out of energy since they worry they would throw off the delicate equilibrium they aim to keep. Their inclination to keep everyone happy and avoid conflict adds even more to their mental weight and makes it difficult for them to find calm inside themselves. When Libras strives to satisfy everyone at their own cost, brain rot usually creeps in.
Cancer
Ruled by the Moon, cancer is intimately related to their feelings as well as those of others. Although their strongest suit is their instinct for protection and nurturing, they can also cause mental tiredness. Usually dwelling in the past, cancers hang onto emotional scars for far longer than required. Many times, individuals overanalyse their relationships, wondering whether they have done enough for their loved ones or whether their compassion has been taken for given. Since they hardly let their minds to relax from the emotional weight they bear, this continuous emotional processing makes them prone to brain rot.
Written by: Sidhharrth S Kumaar, Registered Pharmacist, Astro Numerologist, Life & Relationship Coach, Vaastu Expert, Energy Healer, Music Therapist, and Founder, NumroVani