E142: Rituals for the Signs (Part 2 of 2)

Combining my love for Astrology with my passion for creating rituals in this two-part series. Here for Aquarius, Capricorn, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, and Cancer…

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Episode 141: Rituals for the Signs (Part 1 of 2)

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Let’s start with… the best zodiac sign...

[4:34] AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18)

My sun sign is Aquarius, so yes I am biased but honestly this sign is the best. Aquarius are the water bearers, these are mystical healers who give water or life upon the land. Now because of this, many people think Aquarius is a water sign, however it is actually one of the Air signs of the zodiac.

This sign is known as the humanitarian of the zodiac. Aquarians are revolutionary thinkers and aspire to change the world through radical social progress. You enjoy a combination of social time and alone time and you are excellent at observation. You are a free-spirit and not a fan of the same routine every day.

Morning Ritual: Start your morning with a yoga practice so that you can tune into your body and mind, strengthen the connection and mix up the stretches based on how you’re feeling for the day. This means some mornings will be a deep breathing workout, while other mornings can serve you to relax and restore. Plus, you’ll need some alone time before connecting with your friends during the day.

Evening Ritual: Socialize in the evening without having to be too social Aquarius. Open up insta and catch up on your fave accounts, reply thoughtfully to comments and dms, and then watch a couple episodes of your favourite show.

[6:39] PISCES (February 19 - March 20)

Pisces is the last sign in the zodiac calendar, but certainly not least. You are emotionally sensitive, emotionally aware, sympathetic, and incredibly caring. You are gracious, imaginative, and creative. You are also very much an empath and absorb other people’s energy. Similar to Scorpio (from last week’s episode), you can be a little psychic.

Morning Ritual: Pisces is ruled by the planet Neptune which governs our dreams. You love to sleep and dream. Prioritize peace in the morning. Light a candle, pull an oracle card, and write about your dreams in your journal. This could be your literal dreams or your hopes and dreams for the future. Ease into the day, but don’t hit snooze, the day is ahead of you Pisces.

Evening Ritual: Your evening ritual stars as soon as you get home. Change into your most comfortable clothes, put on the kettle and cozy up with a cup of tea. You could retreat like Cancer and soak in the tub, or put on some music and journal alone in your room.

[7:55] ARIES (March 21 - April 19)

Aries is a leader, a go-getter, a trail blazer. They are the first of the zodiac signs as it relates to the zodiac calendar, which I mixed up for this two part series because I wanted to start with the Leo’s for Leo season - anyway! Aries are great at starting projects and very action-oriented, however they get easily distracted and often have many incomplete projects on the go. Speaking of “go!” Aries prefers to work over rest.

Morning Ritual: Turn up some music and start your morning with exercise so that you’re ready to take on the goals for the day. Break a sweat in any form of movement you love. Following your workout, drink plenty of water and fuel with a protein shake. Before diving into your to-do list, Take a moment of mindfulness. This could be a deep breath, setting an intention, or checking in with yourself. It’s easy to disconnect from yourself when you’re always on the go, so this one is important to include.

Evening Ritual: In the evenings dear Aries, focus on tying up the loose ends from the day. Wrap up the projects you started in the morning so that you can allow your mind to relax. Because you are always taking action and have lots of pent up energy - even in the evening - you would benefit from a quick stretch or a set of jumping jacks to burn off that energy before heading to bed. It might sound counter-intuitive to others, but a stimulating evening activity is the perfect way for you to wind down and transition to sleep.

[9:42] TAURUS (April 20 - May 20)

Taurus enjoy the finer things in life. You tend to move organically through your days and your life and unlike Aries, prefer rejuvenation over action. Since Taurus is ruled by the planet Veus - a planet that governs love, beauty, and money - it will come as no surprise that nurturing your connection to loved ones, and self care are very important to you.

Morning Ritual: There is no need to rush in the mornings Taurus. Make sure you have lots of time to get ready for the day. Taurus is a sign well known for its appetite and love of food, and breakfast is a must! Indulge in a delicious meal, sit and enjoy your coffee, and allow yourself extra time to choose an outfit for the day.

Evening Ritual: An ideal evening ritual for you Taurus is to gather all the cozy blanks and snuggle up with your loved ones (kids, partner, or pets). After dinner enjoy a delicious dessert or glass of wine, do a face mask before heading to bed. While getting ready for bed, play your favourite music, dim the lights and fluff your pillows. Allow yourself to separate mentally and physically from the day.

[11:00] GEMINI (May 21 - June 20)

Gemini’s are the social butterflies of the zodiac. You are playful, quick thinker, intellectually curious, and genuinely love connecting with people. You tend to find routines boring and prefer to mix things up on the regular.

Morning Ritual: Rise and shine Gemini, the day is yours for the taking, and the talking. The morning is like a green light: wake up and send those emails and texts. Connecting with others gives you the energy you need for the day. While reading the headlines, and sharing interesting articles with friends is part of your routine, incorporate inspiration into your mornings. A perfect ritual for you would include reading a page of an inspirational book, or an app that sends you a motivational quote for the day. Something to stimulate your mind, and set a positive tone for the day ahead.

Evening Ritual: A wonderful evening ritual for you Gemini is spending time connecting with your family or friends. Give them a call or FaceTime them in the evening. With a different conversation, or even a different person, you’ll never get bored.

[12:09] CANCER (June 21 - July 22)

Cancer is ruled by the moon. This sign is all about self-care, nurturing, and comfort. You are a homebody and can be sensitive to your surroundings, so keep this in mind when getting cozy in your space. You also value your alone time while also being an incredible caretaker and hostess with the mostess!

Morning Ritual: An ideal morning for you Cancer involves spending some time with your pets or garden. Speak to them and nurture them, adding some sweetness to your morning. Take a shower or a bath first thing in the morning and visualize it washing off your sleep and rejuvenating you for the day. You can also spend the time in the bath or shower meditating and relaxings as you focus on your goals.

Evening Ritual: You’ve probably spent a lot of the day surrounded by, or helping others, so you’ll be needing a retreat from the world. Before getting cozy in bed, take a long soak in the tub (hot shower if you don’t want to bath). But like really get into this ritual, really soak in the tub for a solid 30 minutes and mentally, and let’s be honest emotionally, wash away the day. If you’re up for more of a social evening, spend time preparing a delightful meal for your friends and/or family as caring and hosting others brings you joy.

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Valerie LaVigne

Valerie is the creator and founder of Valerie LaVigne Life and the Women's Empowerment Show. She helps busy and empowered women create healthy habits so that they can become the best version of themselves and transform their lives. Learn more about Valerie here!