Cancers take a long time to open up because they are afraid of being abandoned. Before admitting someone in, they want to make sure they're there forever.
People do anything to avoid losing someone they love (even if that sometimes means never giving someone a chance at all).
Geminis are very social and value their reputation. Geminis want to be seen and praised. The dual-natured Gemini needs confidence to command the room, but this is a double-edged sword.
Geminis find abandonment excruciating since they typically define themselves by others' approval. They feel rejected and lose part of themselves.
Scorpios fear heartbreak. Betrayal sometimes resembles leaving. Scorpio is distrustful. Scorpio requires great effort to trust. Scorpios are loyal once they trust someone.
Scorpio fears rejection even when they let someone in. Scorpios are possessive and jealous, especially of their partners.