Astrologer explains how the 12 zodiac signs are affected by stress A few simple strategies can help to create a calm and stress-free 2019 With longer working hours, more demands and societal pressures, it's all too easy to become stressed.
And while stress is universal, it can affect the 12 zodiac signs in completely different ways.
Aries
when your energy runs out as an Aries, you feel vulnerable or worse, ill.
'What you get most stressed about is thinking about all the tasks you can't accomplish,' . 'You feel like the world can't function with you and that leads to overwork and burnout.'
'When stressed you become aggressive and unable to make decisions,'
Astrologer suggests giving yourself permission to have one day a week off.
'Balance out your fire sign by embracing a water sport, such as swimming or rowing, to relax,' . 'Aries is the sign of speed, so a run can help.'
Taurus
'Being fixed and stubborn in nature, you expect yourself to always be seen as competent and efficient,' 'When a complicated task is at hand, you fear there is not enough time and it won't follow the desired outcome.'
Taurians do not deal well with change, especially when it comes to moving home or parting ways with loved ones.
'It's not so much the letting go as the accepting of the new that drives their stress levels up,'
To beat the stress, Astrologer suggests indulging in anything that delights the senses.
Gemini
the Gemini mind is always working at full speed - it's constant verbal diarrhoea where mental burnout is constant.
'There is little time to stop and with such a quick attention span it's the small things that get on your nerves, from dealing with slow people, incorrect spelling or the slow driver on the road,'
Astrologer suggests switching off the phone and calming an overactive mind with yoga, or taking an art class where you can be creative in silence.
'Being a lover of words, creative writing can help you focus your mental energy to connect with the imaginative flow of thought,' he says.
Cancer
while the Cancer mind puts up a good front, they're actually incredibly sensitive to criticism and the energies of others.
'With a strong need for feeling secure, being unsafe is a big trigger for stress, therefore unfamiliar places and people can make you feel unease,'
'It's vital to let people know what you need instead of retreating into your shell and nursing stress-related illnesses,' Nicolas adds.
Strategy: For the Cancer mind to beat stress, finding something you enjoy and entering into a 'do not disturb' zone To beat the stress, Astrologer suggests finding something you enjoy and entering into a 'do not disturb' zone.
'Lavish lots of self care and attention. Ground yourself in old memories of photo albums, love letters and good times of the past, to increase inner peace and contentment,' .
Leo
the Zodiac mind is all about being in control and having things go your way.
'If you aren't in charge of every situation, your stress levels will rise. You want to govern every aspect of your life, right down to what other people in it are doing,'
Astrologer suggests taking a step back and letting someone else make the decisions.
'Stick to something you love and doing it by yourself. The less people there are to herd and organise, the less stressful the activity will be,' he says.
Virgo
'Overthinking is your biggest problem which can make you feel in knots, while being a neat freak, mess and disorganisation will send your blood pressure rising,' he explains.
Astrologer says to 'take a deep breath and learn to go with the flow more.'
'You need to do something cerebral,' . 'Grab a great novel, express your thoughts through blogging or tap into doing something artistic.'
'Try doing something messy, something that is completely alien to your neat ways. Yoga can be powerful as it requires surrendering, something you need to learn and master,'
Libra
'Not being treated fairly gets you stressed where you spend hours weighing the pros and cons of confronting someone,'
'Remember that life is more peaceful once people know where you stand. Being put on the spot to make an instant decision will leave you frazzled, as you prefer to analyse every angle and perspective,'
Astrologer suggests finding ways to unwind in opulent settings. 'Visit a stately home, relax in a five-star hotel, admire beautiful gardens or browse in high-end fashion boutiques.'
'An uncluttered environment will always keep you serene,' 'As you love 'love', watching a romantic comedy will always pick you up and fuel your romantic ideals and dreams.'
Scorpio
'The Scorpio mind is deeply sensitive and needs lots of space as they tend to feel very anxious when there is too much drama going on,'
'Deadlines can create stress, as you'd rather take your time than rush to finish things. Be sure bosses know your needs and boundaries so you can be honest with what works for all,'
To beat the stress, Astrologer suggests unwinding through listening to music, especially tunes that resonate emotionally.
'Being highly passionate, sex can be the perfect way to decompress,' 'Try indulging in Kama Sutra sex positions or go it alone with a sex toy.'
Sagittarius
'The Sagittarius mind seeks freedom and movement in all that they do,'
'You get stressed from being stuck in traffic, having to conform to formal situations, and basically don't want to be told what to do,' Nicolas explains. 'You feel the most stressed when you've got too many work or personal obligations.'
To beat the stress, Astrologer suggests being outdoors to feed your restless spirit.
'Your recipe for relaxation is to go explore new locations, exotic restaurants or a new philosophy,' 'Staying active through sport is essential to feel on top of your game, while talk therapy allows you to unload all that is going on in your mind.'
Capricorn
'Forever focused on climbing the professional and status ladder, you are always stressed about deadlines and goals that you've set for yourself,'
'Working long hours can result in isolation and burnout - remember even you need to recharge your batteries,'
Astrolger suggests getting back to nature to help you unwind and reconnect with yourself.
Recharge: Those with a Capricorn star sign need to remember to recharge their batteries 'Go on a long walk in the countryside or hit the mountains for some rock climbing, or even gardening,'
Aquarius
'Aquarians are big thinkers that simply can't get out of their own heads, they are forever lost in looking ahead and finding innovative ways to solve problems,'
'Being an inventive sign, overthinking tends to burn you out, and as you're already high-strung, you become stressed by the pressures of time when you try to complete too many things in too little time,'
Astrologer suggests mental exercise through trivia or board games, while reading science fiction can transport you away from what's going on here on earth.
'A technology fast where you take a break from your phone will give you well deserved respite,'
Pisces
'Pisces adore their privacy and become stressed when they feel exposed in public,'
'You are not good at saying no and spend too much time pleasing or wanting to help people who are actually not friendship material,'
Astrologer suggests meditation to switch off and enter the universal realms of peace.