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four self-care item for your zodiac sign on a designed background   Credit: Freepik - macrovector_official / Courtesy of Merchants

four self-care item for your zodiac sign on a designed background Credit: Freepik - macrovector_official / Courtesy of Merchants

four self-care item for your zodiac sign on a designed background

Credit: Freepik - macrovector_official / Courtesy of Merchants

Self-care is incredibly important and often overlooked, as it can be hard to find the time to give yourself some much-needed love and comfort amid life’s craziness.

However, if you don’t make time to put yourself first and take a pause to de-stress, you won’t be able to be there for others or have as much energy or focus during the day. That’s why prioritizing self-care throughout the week is a must, and there are a variety of new activities and tools that you can use as a way to alleviate stress and find time to unwind for yourself.

Whether you want to indulge in a self-care session first thing in the morning or before you hop into bed, you really can’t go wrong. Try out the best form of self-care based on your zodiac sign, courtesy of Stephanie Gailing, astrologer and author of The Complete Guide to Astrological Self-Care.

Best Form of Self-Care for Your Zodiac Sign

Aries: Burning Candles

As a fire sign, you feel lit up by candles, which help to both center and inspire you. Gailing says, “You love keeping things fresh and having bursts of different experiences. Instead of investing in one long-burning candle, use smaller ones so that you can continue to experience something new.”

Taurus: Using Essential Oils

“Earth-centered Taurus loves things of the natural world that are moved through their senses, which brings them so much joy and delight,” Gailing says. As such, using essential oils for body care, a wellness routine or for scenting your environment could be a great form of self-care to help you feel at ease.

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Gemini: Painting Your Nails

Gailing says, “Gemini’s hands are their ambassadors to the world, as this sign rules this part of the body.” Therefore, they want them looking their very best! “Given that the twins also love variety, a set of fun-colored, nontoxic nail polish can be a great self-care item, hands-down,” she says.

Deborah Lippmann Welcome to Paradise Nail Set  Deborah Lippmann Welcome to Paradise Nail Set $36.00 shop it Sephora

Cancer: Taking a Hot Bath

Cancers are sensitive souls who are the “moms” of the zodiac. They love to take care of others, but may have a hard time putting themselves first and practicing self-care—which is all the more reason they need it! Drizzle some luxe almond-scented oil into your next bath for a spa-like experience that will appeal to your watery nature.

almond shower oil  Almond Shower Oil $42.00 shop it L'Occitane en Provence

Leo: Painting

Gailing says, “It’s important for Leos to shine, so expressing their creativity can be really relaxing for them,” she says. Taking time out to paint—even by numbers—can be quite meditative for denizens of this sign, and this kit has all the tools needed to put those hands and imagination to good use!

paint by numbers kit  Adult Paint-By-Numbers Kit $33.60($42.00) shop it Anthropologie

Virgo: Cleaning Your Home

As Virgos prize purity and love to keep things as clean as they can, it’s no surprise that a clean house can make you feel a little more put together. Adding a small air purifier to your home can be a great addition for environmental health and your overall well-being.

HoMedics® TotalClean™ 4-in-1 Air Purifier in White  HoMedics® TotalClean™ 4-in-1 Air Purifier in White $99.99 shop it Bed Bath and Beyond

Libra: Using a Body Scrub

A bit different, but fun! “Libra not only rules the skin in wellness astrology, but it’s also a sign aligned with beauty and luxurious experiences,” Gailing says. This scrub contains crushed amethyst stones and sugar to exfoliate your skin, leaving it smooth and hydrated.

Amethyst Body Scrub with Epsom Salt  Amethyst Body Scrub with Epsom Salt $44.00 shop it Sephora

Scorpio: Slathering on a Mud Mask

Scorpios don’t mind getting dirty in their pursuit of well-being. “Combine this with their penchant for the unearthed treasures, riches that reside underground and their love of the dark, and you’ll see why a mud mask is a great addition to their self-care regimen,” Gailing says.

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Sagittarius: Researching New Recipes

Sagittarius is an explorer at heart and one way to explore the world is through its different cuisines. Gailing says, “As a lover of learning, Sagittarius will expand their culinary and self-care horizons by reading this book about the spices and herbs popular around the world.”

Capricorn: Making an Anti-Inflammatory Meal

“Capricorns are lovers of tradition and things that have time-tested benefits. That definitely describes turmeric, an herb used in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years,” Gailing says. Try using the anti-inflammatory spice in a meal like our Pork Satay with Spicy Sweet Soy Dipping Sauce or Chickpea Curry (Chhole) to help support your joints, a part of the body ruled by Capricorn.

Aquarius: Putting on Blue Light-Blocking Glasses

Gailing says, “Future-oriented Aquarius loves their tech devices, but exposure to too much blue light can disrupt circadian rhythms and keep them from sleeping well.” Block light stylishly with these glasses, which come in an array of colors, a plus for Aquarius since you love to express your individual style.

Pisces: Dream Journaling

Dreamers at heart, imaginative and poetic Pisces can gather great illumination from their dreams. Keeping a dream journal in which you can write down, and then later decode, your oneiric visions can help you tap into the wisdom of your expansive unconscious mind.

pisces journal  Zodiac Daily Journal $14.40($18.00) shop it Anthropologie

Set of Four Petite Essential Oil Natural Candles

Set of Four Petite Essential Oil Natural Candles

essential oils

Vitruvi Uplift Essential Oils Kit $38.40($48.00) shop it Anthropologie

essential oils

$38.40($48.00)

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Deborah Lippmann Welcome to Paradise Nail Set

Deborah Lippmann Welcome to Paradise Nail Set $36.00 shop it Sephora

Deborah Lippmann Welcome to Paradise Nail Set

$36.00

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Sephora

almond shower oil

Almond Shower Oil $42.00 shop it L’Occitane en Provence

almond shower oil

$42.00

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L’Occitane en Provence

paint by numbers kit

Adult Paint-By-Numbers Kit $33.60($42.00) shop it Anthropologie

paint by numbers kit

$33.60($42.00)

HoMedics® TotalClean™ 4-in-1 Air Purifier in White

HoMedics® TotalClean™ 4-in-1 Air Purifier in White $99.99 shop it Bed Bath and Beyond

HoMedics® TotalClean™ 4-in-1 Air Purifier in White

$99.99

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Bed Bath and Beyond

Amethyst Body Scrub with Epsom Salt

Amethyst Body Scrub with Epsom Salt $44.00 shop it Sephora

Amethyst Body Scrub with Epsom Salt

$44.00

peter thomas roth mud mask

Peter Thomas Roth Irish Moor Mud Purifying Black Mask $60.00 shop it Sephora

peter thomas roth mud mask

$60.00

spices and herbs cookbook padma lakshmi

spices and herbs cookbook padma lakshmi

$37.76($45.00 save 16%)

turmeric powder

turmeric powder

$8.49

blue light blocking glasses

blue light blocking glasses

pisces journal

Zodiac Daily Journal $14.40($18.00) shop it Anthropologie

pisces journal

$14.40($18.00)