How to breathe more creativity into your life
You live life in a blaze of glory—the more stimulating, fast-paced, and dramatic your day, the better. And you’re creative, but do you really give all that inventiveness the attention it deserves? Sure, you can rattle off a dozen ideas before anyone else has even turned on their tablet, but do you flesh any of those brainchildren out or bring them to fruition? That takes a bit more time, something you may not think you have, but hold on. Stop and take a few deep breaths. Anyone who practices yoga can tell you the immensely therapeutic benefits of inhaling and exhaling fully. It’s better than a shot of espresso for clearing the mind! Give it a try.
This is a surprising way to gain power…
The King of the Jungle is a natural leader. You love clawing your way to the top! But as the Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu said, if you want to lead people, you must be willing to follow them. Not every situation needs a top predator. Only by sharing the leadership role can a group make full use of the collective strength of its members.
Water signs know that life is fluid. Roles change. Sometimes you lead and sometimes you follow. The key is in learning how, as a fire sign. Practice following by focusing your attention on another. Ask questions or ask for clarification (this could mean admitting you’re wrong, which can be hard for Leo). And follow the advice you receive if your instincts tell you to.
Who wouldn’t want you around?
Without the sun there would be no life on Earth, and you would like the same to be said about fiery, vibrant you! Leo is the epitome of energy and action. The grass doesn’t grow under your feet—in fact, it’s probably burned to a crisp! You’re a mover and a shaker, a sprinter, not a marathoner. Your boundless enthusiasm, optimism, and creativity spell fun with a capital F. On top of that, you’re honest, generous (to a fault), confident, and romantic. Isn’t it great to be you?
Leos work and play hard—how to have the best time off…
No second best for you, especially when it comes to vacations. You give your all to your job—until it’s time to relax! What could be better than a week at a luxury resort that offers gourmet dining, fun activities, and soothing spa treatments? France, Italy, Zanzibar, Madrid, Los Angeles, and Rome are associated with your sign, but any sunny climate will do. You could rent a large villa and take the whole family. Luxuriate in style with a hot stone massage, vitamin C facial, rosemary-mint body scrub, and volcanic mud wrap. Just think of all those people ready to coddle and pamper you!
Your hidden talent, Virgo…
You’re a bit shy, and you aren’t one to broadcast your emotions, and that can sometimes make you seem cold or snobbish. You know you aren’t, but what to do? Small pets are associated with your sign, and one could be a boon to your social life. Studies show that owning a pet can buoy spirits, alleviate stress, and improve social skills. In addition to talking to Fido or Tweety, you might find yourself opening up to people at the dog park or starting a conversation with a fellow bird owner at the pet shop!
Any job is worth doing… Virgo style!
You are career-oriented and ambitious, but maybe not as interested in clawing your way to the top as some other signs. What concerns you more is getting the job—any job—done right and earning some well-deserved praise. Your mile-long to-do list isn’t drudgery—you consider it fun! All that attention to the nuts and bolts is helped by your discipline and focus. Instead of bouncing from task to task, you can block out distractions and knuckle down, and this ability serves you well in every aspect of your life!
Forget about “Point A to Point B”…
What’s the shortest distance between two points? Whichever way a Virgo decides to go! You are the efficiency expert, the frugality guru, the speed demon, but could you perhaps be missing some of the scenery on your way to get from start to finish in the most economical way possible? Stop and take in the bigger picture. Enjoy the view. Jettison any excess baggage, including tasks or responsibilities you’ve picked up along the way. Stretch your legs. With some newfound perspective you might even be able to stop worrying about details that aren’t really important!
Why you’re the smartest of all signs…
Anyone who thinks Mercury-ruled Virgo isn’t smart clearly isn’t playing with a full deck! Your logic, memory for facts and figures, clarity of thinking, and analytical ability are unsurpassed. Intellectually curious and articulate, you also have a quick wit and can tell a joke better than most, but it will never be at the expense of someone else. Your ability to focus your agile mind on the task at hand is one of the things that set you apart from the dreamier or more scattered signs. And you’re modest and selfless to boot!
Virgo, those things are called emotions…
When you’re angry or jealous you may be able to convince yourself that you aren’t, but why stuff it inside? Try examining how you feel instead. Moods are messy and they don’t conform to rules. But you aren’t Mr. Spock. You can’t live your entire life by the rules of logic and discipline, not if you want to live with other humans. Stuff happens, so take a lesson from Pisces or Cancer and temper that chilly logic just a bit. Get in touch with your emotions instead of analyzing them. It might even help you worry less!
What others may not know about Virgo’s perfection…
Everyone knows Virgo loves a job well done. That’s why they bring you their thorniest problems and trickiest issues and most detailed projects. They know they can depend on you to do it and do it right. They might be surprised to find out that beneath that cool, calm, analytical demeanor beats a tender, sensitive heart! You feel very deeply, even if you aren’t sending every thought into the twit-o-sphere. And while you’re scrutinizing everyone else’s work they should know that you’re just as–if not more–hard on yourself!