Stress and anxiety are unavoidable in life at times. The world is a busy place and there are many things that simply aren’t under our control.
This means that we are bound to encounter stressful and tense situations on a pretty regular basis, it’s just a natural part of life in the modern world.
Some people have personality traits and psychological predispositions that make them more prone to stress than others, many even turn to things like medication to help contain their anxiety.
While there’s nothing wrong with using a properly prescribed medication for an issue, most people are more comfortable using cognitive and behavioral methods to deal with stress and anxiety.
For thousands of years, the signs of the Zodiac have given us insight into different personality types and what they might be more apt to struggle with on an individual basis.
We will utilize this ancient knowledge in the list below to explain what types of things trigger stress in your zodiac sign, and just what you can do to combat it.
Aries, March 21 – April 19
You are a powerhouse and a fighter, which is admirable, but at times you can be a little too gung-ho about “playing through the pain” and you end up exhausting yourself when it isn’t necessary.
It’s okay to allow yourself some down time, there is no shame in taking a break to recuperate. You don’t need to prove anything to anyone. There’s no need to keep fighting just because you can.
Taurus, April 20 – May 20
You are an incredibly hard worker and some would argue, a bit of a perfectionist. Unfortunately this means you really take it to heart when things don’t pan out. What you need to accept is that not every failure is a personal one.
Sometimes you can work as hard as humanly possible with the best of intentions, and things still go wrong.
It happens to everyone. Be gentle with yourself, you’re a good person who always tries their hardest and there’s nothing more anyone could ask of you.
Gemini, May 21- June 20
You are naturally emotionally turbulent and complex, you have so much going on inside you at any given time that external stressors such as a fight with a partner or friend can really send you over the edge. You are also naturally gregarious however, and this is an important part of your stress reduction.
Go out and unwind with friends, spend some time having good old fashioned fun and talking to interesting people, this will do wonders for your state of mind and let you blow off some steam.
Cancer, June 21 – July 22
You are inclined toward sentimentality and are vulnerable to being hurt by others. You’re emotional to begin with and if you let these little slights and injuries go unchecked, eventually you’ll break under the pressure of holding it in.
Use self-affirmation to bolster your confidence and security in your self esteem. It’s perfectly alright to be sensitive, but you should never let the things other people say or do define you.
Leo, July 23 – August 22
You can be a bit of a control freak, to put it lightly. Normally because you’re well spoken and likable, you can get pretty much anybody on your team, but when you come up against resistance you tend to lose your temper easily.
Don’t get indignant, stay calm and remember that not everyone knows what’s going on in your head. Sometimes you need to be clear and explain your thought process so that others can understand, not just obey.
Virgo, August 23 – September 22
You are your own worst critic. You are seriously detail oriented and this means that you get bothered and frustrated when even the smallest issue presents itself. Try to keep perspective, and don’t make a mountain out of a molehill.
You know yourself well enough to recognize when you’re amplifying something that really isn’t that important overall. Don’t forget to keep the big picture in mind, it’s easy to get lost in the details.
Libra, September 23 – October 22
You are a born diplomat and keeper of the peace. This often means that you put others feelings and needs ahead of your own in order to avoid crossing or upsetting anyone.
You also fail to stand up for yourself sometimes when you really have every right and should do so.
This causes a great deal of inner turmoil for you and it really isn’t worth the occasional avoidance of a confrontation.
Be courageous, a little quarrel isn’t the end of the world or the relationship you have with the other person. You can work through it.
Scorpio, October 23 – November 21
You’re a very private, even secretive person and you don’t like when others try to pry into your personal life.
You’re also not great at communicating these preferences to those around you however, and this can make you seem short tempered and rude when you snap at someone who was probably just trying to get to know you.
If you want people to respect your boundaries and give you space, then you need to be up front and clear about this from the start. Nobody can read your mind.
Sagittarius, November 22 – December 21
You are an adventurer. You need forward motion and spontaneity to keep you stimulated.
You are most stressed and become anxious when you feel trapped or tied down in some way.
Don’t let yourself fall into a cycle of routine and stagnation, it will feed your anxiety until you lash out in an unhealthy way.
Having a partner in itself won’t hold you back or tie you down, but it needs to be someone who can give you freedom. Another free spirit, like you.
Capricorn, December 22 – January 19
You worry too much about everything that could go wrong. You can’t control the future and you can only prepare so much.
It’s understandable that the unknown is frightening for you, but if you don’t chill out and stop obsessing so much you’re going to run yourself ragged.
You never know what might happen tomorrow, but have some faith in your competence. You are capable and intelligent, you will be able to adapt no matter what. Enjoy the present for once.
Aquarius, January 20 – February 18
You are a commitment-phobe. The thought of being limited in any way, to one person or place or really anything stresses you out more than it should. You’ve got to learn to stop looking at everything as some kind of contract or promise.
There’s nothing wrong with spending time with someone or enjoying staying in one place for a while, you don’t constantly need to be searching for the nearest exit.
Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there, focus on what makes you happy rather than worrying about an escape strategy.
Pisces, February 19 – March 20
You need time to yourself and solitude in order to feel at peace. When you take on too much socially, you spread yourself too thin and you don’t get the chance to recharge on your own.
This makes you tense up and causes blockages in your chakras, it can even manifest as physical pain or illness. For you, managing your anxiety is all about finding balance.
You just need to know your limits. Go out and be social when you feel up to it, and head home as soon as you start to feel drained or overwhelmed. Spend some quality alone time until you feel fully reinvigorated again. Plain and simple.
