How to Practice Self-Care According to Your Star Sign

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How to Practice Self-Care According to Your Star Sign

A long bubble bath, a soothing face mask, a crystal healing session: whatever the ritual, self-care is one of the most important things you can do for your health. It’s an act of looking after your mental and physical wellbeing, making time for yourself in a world that is constantly demanding our attention—a fear-mongering headline here; a late-night email there. This deadline, that deadline. A year into the pandemic, it’s more important than ever.

But have you ever tried aligning your self-care rituals with your zodiac sign? According to New York-based astrologer Lisa Stardust, by doing so you can bolster their healing potential and take care of yourself on a deeper, more intrinsic level.

Here’s how to practice self-care according to your astrological star sign

Aries

Even the best of us need a pep talk sometimes. You can’t be number one without psyching yourself up before you start work, going out on a date, having an interview—or anything else that’s important to you. That’s why, every morning, you should get into the habit of looking at yourself in the mirror and stating your affirmations—intentions that you want to bring to the world. These can be sentiments you feel about yourself (big or small) that empower you. You can choose a goal that you want to manifest in your life. In this case, believing in yourself is the objective you want to achieve.

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Taurus

It’s time you pamper yourself, Taurus. As the most indulgent sign of the zodiac, you will find solace in adding glam to your daily self-care routine. Giving yourself a mani-pedi or experimenting with your makeup allows you to appreciate your inner and outer beauty. Looking good for yourself is a form of self-adoration, which is helpful in elevating the way you perceive yourself. Take a few selfies—for your eyes only—to see how fabulous and vibrant you are.

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Gemini

In order to avoid one of the more negative traits of being a Gemini (the tendency to gossip), you need a great escape. That only means one thing: pick up a steamy romance novel, a great political thriller, or a book of poems and get carried away with words. Your intellectual mind will absorb the content and get lost in the plot lines or twists. You’ll be so consumed with reading that you’ll want to stay clear of all messy drama. This will also expand your imagination by giving you the chance to relate to the storylines and characters in each tale.