By Patsy Bennet
Peace of mind is the seedbed of happiness, but how will you find contentment?
It’s in the stars, says astrologer Patsy Bennett author of Sun Sign Secrets. Here, she will provide you with her five top tips to finding peace of mind according to your star sign…
Aries : Mar 21 – April 19
You’re an upbeat, dynamic character, but can have a short fuse, so it’s important you seek balance.
- Blow off steam with physical activities: choose gym workouts, walks or even kick-boxing!
- Consider assertiveness classes if aggression is an ongoing issue for you.
- Balance high-impact workouts with calming activities such as reading, gardening and cooking.
- Achieve work-life balance by scheduling relaxation time.
- Work smarter not harder; streamline work schedules.
Taurus : April 20 – May 20
You’re a practical, earthy character, but can get restless when you feel stuck in a rut and you can obsess over ideas.
- Ground yourself in nature with bush walks or simply by sitting under a tree.
- Allow yourself to let go of recurring thoughts; consider meditation.
- Avoid stubbornness: consider others’ points of view compassionately.
- Be aware of karma: keep a clear conscience and be conscious of your actions and their impact.
- Indulge your senses with scents and oils, flowers.
Gemini : May 21 – June 21
You’re skilled at multi-tasking and so you can exhaust yourself, so it’s vital you support your health.
- Avoid over-working.
- Avoid skipping meals and eat a balanced diet.
- Look after your nerves with a herbal tonic from a recommended naturopath or doctor.
- Calm an agitated mind with relaxing visualisation techniques.
- Adopt breathing techniques that can lead to a calm outlook.
Cancer : June 22 – July 22
You’re a caring soul, but you tend to look after everyone else first and forget to self-nurture.
- Put yourself at the top of your nurturing schedule. It’s not being selfish, it’s practical.
- Prepare comforting and grounding meals: eat with family or friends when possible.
- Make mealtimes a conflict-free zone.
- Enjoy swims or walks on the beach, by a river or a lake.
- Meditate: this will increase your feel-good factor.
Leo : July 23 – August 22
You love to shine and life can become a whirlwind, so it’s essential you top up energy levels regularly.
- Recognise when you’re exhausted and bolster energy levels with superfoods.
- Although you appear self-confident, you can lack self-esteem, so practise positive self-talk.
- Balance your extrovert energy with soothing music and sensual treats.
- Be prepared to agree to disagree when conflict arises.
- Avoid pandering to your fears; be prepared to shine.
Virgo : August 23 – September 22
Ensure you balance your analytical ideas with realistic plans to avoid fixating on details.
- Enjoy communing with nature: you’re an Earth spirit, after all.
- Organise your itinerary to create more ‘me’ time.
- Avoid obsessing over every detail; be prepared to be spontaneous too.
- Be forgiving – of yourself, most of all.
- Avoid overt self-criticism as this can cause low self-esteem and avoidance of new experiences.
Libra : September 23 – October 23
To avoid indecision, combine your innovative ideas with practicalities.
- Make decision-making easier: list ‘pros’ and a ‘cons’ and then stick to decisions.
- Indulge in life’s pleasures, but avoid over-indulgence.
- Practise the wisdom of acceptance: some things in life are inevitable.
- Calm your mind with yoga, music and creativity.
- Give yourself a break: you don’t always have to be the peace-maker.
Scorpio : October 24 – November 21
Passionate and intense, you crave peace of mind when drama prevails.
- Call ‘time out’ when a situation is becoming dramatic.
- Relax with massage or reflexology.
- Keep a clear conscience. This promotes positive action and limits regrets.
- Enjoy spa treatments: you’ll find water soothing.
- Learn self-calming techniques such as breathing techniques.
Sagittarius : November 22 – December 21
You aim high, but can become disappointed unless you set yourself realistic goals.
- Sports and recreation are integral to your well-being as they promote peace of mind.
- Keep your competitive nature in line with bigger-picture goals to avoid distractions.
- Envisage already having obtained your goals; then it’s a case of doing it.
- Think abundance, not scarcity, and fulfil your prophecy.
- Keep a notebook handy to jot down bright ideas.
Capricorn : December 22 – January 19
You seek prestige and success, and can push yourself hard, but must avoid being tough on yourself.
- Ensure your self-talk is positive, not self-deprecating.
- Feel ‘grounded’ by literally getting your feet on the ground: walk in nature.
- Feel fulfilled by ensuring your activities align with your values.
- Believe in yourself. Seek like-minded people who believe in themselves – and in you too.
- Practise activities that promote well-being and confidence such as t’ai chi.
Aquarius : January 20 – February 18
You’re the zodiac’s maverick but your high energy and quirkiness can lead to exhaustion.
- Let your no-nonsense side out: you’ll gain peace of mind.
- Let your free spirit run free: schedule regular getaways.
- Make time for fun and activities that promote lateral thinking such as comedy nights.
- Enjoy being individualistic, but avoid ostracising yourself.
- Practise awareness of the present to help avoid worry and distractions.
Pisces : February 19 – March 20
You’re a dreamer and an idealist, but life can appear harsh unless you’re realistic too.
- Enjoy the soothing effects of water: swimming, lying on the beach, spas, showers.
- Indulge your imagination; practise art and crafts, write, make music and dance.
- Enjoy regular flights of fancy with film nights and book clubs, but avoid escapism.
- Ditch bad habits that only delay facing reality.
- Avoid victim-martyr roles; ban self-pity.
Patsy Bennett has worked as a professional astrologer for over 24 years. Her daily, weekly, quarterly and yearly horoscopes are published in over 65 newspapers and magazines throughout Australia and internationally. Sun Sign Secrets by Rockpool Publishing $34.99.