This odd scent may be the secret to Cancerian bliss…
If you’re searching for a new scent but don’t know where to begin, one idea is to start with the herbs and flowers associated with your sign: rosemary, comfrey, larkspur, honeysuckle, and coriander.
Try Ineke’s Scarlet Larkspur. How about Jo Malone’s Grapefruit Cologne, which has notes of rosemary and vetiver? You can find acanthus-scented candles, invigorating rosemary body washes, and soothing comfrey soaps.
Try a few of the many colognes and perfumes that feature honeysuckle or, yes, coriander! And the aptly named Silver Scent for men by Jacques Bogart combines rosemary, citrus, and spice.
A calmer disposition can be as easy as taking a breath…
Being ruled by the moon means you’re subject to being influenced by the moods of others. At its worst, that can add to your anxiety, or even just sap your energy and divert your attention. Lucky for you, the solution is only a breath away. Inhaling and exhaling fully and deeply can instantly boost your energy, relax your body, and help you be more alert. Your sign rules the lungs, so you should use them to their fullest potential!
If you’re feeling on edge, breathe through your nose and draw air deep into your lungs, allowing your diaphragm to contract downward. Exhale and push the carbon dioxide out of your lungs. Repeat. You’ll feel better in no time!
Surprising reasons why you’re fatigued…
Are you crawling along with barely enough energy to make it through the day? See if any of these causes are zapping your energy!
Money can’t buy happiness, or this either…
Cancer seeks security the way crabs seek rocky hidey-holes, and money is one tangible manifestation of security for you. You acquire it, accumulate it, and once you have it, hold onto it tenaciously (except when it comes to loved ones).
You worry about money, too, and no amount ever seems to be enough to make you feel entirely safe from the dangers lurking out there. You want to be paid what you know you’re worth and will move on to another job if necessary. Take care that your prudence with money doesn’t turn into miserliness.
Are your maternal instincts putting people off?
You’re well suited to be the boss, so long as you don’t become too bossy. You’re very competent, and you feel you know the best way to do things. Hence, you want people to do exactly what you say. But that doesn’t always go over so well.
To succeed with co-workers, try to leave the parental behavior at home. Stifle any tendency to be controlling and put some of that stellar nurturing behavior to work instead. Delegate tasks and trust that the work will be done right. You can keep a watchful eye on everyone, so they’re focused on the end goal without lapsing into micromanagement!
Cancers are natural award-winners—enjoy it!
Everyone knows that Cancer is a sensitive sign, sometimes overly so. You might seem mild mannered and unassuming to others, but you will defend loved ones and comrades to the bitter end.
It might surprise some people to know that you often feel vulnerable and inadequate, what with all your outward confidence. It’s probably hard for you to accept well-deserved praise or recognition, since inside you feel a bit like a fraud. Take a lesson from Leo and learn to bask in the spotlight. Be gracious about compliments and awards, you deserve them!
One of your best traits can get you ahead at work…
Some experts rank emotional intelligence as one of the most important qualities in a career—as important as intellectual ability or technical skill. EI encompasses initiative, empathy, and persuasiveness. It can help make the difference between a leader and a loser.
And who has EI by the truckload? Cancers! You’re intuitive and respectful. You’re sure of what you want and will stop at nothing to get it. You can’t learn EI from books, it develops by interacting with people, something Cancer does well. Put your emotional intelligence to work in order to excel in the workplace.
The man behind Tesla is one clever Cancer!
Billionaire Elon Musk likes to tackle tasks that others assume are impossible. Cut global warming, lower oil use, and get everyone into electric cars? No prob. His companies Tesla and SolarCity build electric cars and supply solar power to the country. Oh, and his Space X sends resupply vehicles to the Space Station. “Everyone has to work as hard as possible,” says Musk, “anything less than that seems crazy to me.”
This rock star entrepreneur has always stirred up the status quo. In 2013, he unveiled his “Hyperloop” idea for commuting the length of California in 30 minutes. And in 2014, he made his Tesla patents available to anyone. His goal? Simply to “have a big effect on the world.” Now, everyone knows his name. Done.
These aquatic fitness routines will tone and relax you…
You love to relax with friends and family, but you have to keep fit, too. A long hike with others on the beach lets you connect while you work out. You love the water, so you might like water aerobics. Deep end or shallow, outdoors or in, there are group workouts to suit every ability, without the pounding or joint stress of running or weightlifting. For a more solitary activity, swimming laps will build your endurance in a quiet, almost meditative environment. Add motivating tunes on a waterproof MP3 player to make the time fly.
Ways Cancers can tone up and boost their health…
If you see a muffin top that isn’t on your breakfast plate, it might be time to whittle your middle. The added benefit? Defining your waist not only sculpts your abs but also tones your butt, legs, and arms. You’ll ratchet up the fat burn without aggravating any back pain or tight hip flexors.
Try standing core exercises like lunges with a knee raise. Or seated oblique pulls. Sit on the floor, heels on the ground, knees slightly bent. Hold a towel taut at both ends overhead. Lean back, keeping your back flat. Maintaining a tight core, slowly pull the left end of the towel toward the floor while extending your left leg. Pause, return to start. Repeat on the other side. Do ten on each side.