Self-care For Virgos: 3 Wellness Tips
Virgos are usually labeled as perfectionists and rigid, but we must not forget that we are talking about an analytical earth sign.
People born under the sign of Virgo are constantly striving to improve themselves, and this means that they often have a penchant for old-fashioned to-do lists, calendars, and procedures.
If you are a Virgo, you most likely start your day very early, maybe even from 5 in the morning. Being a sign ruled by Mercury, the planet of details and communication, you like to make sure you have enough time to organize yourself before you get to the office. That’s why you have all your clothes ironed and lined, coffee prepared, and lunch packed. If you don’t have enough time for a perfect morning, the whole day is compromised.
Virgo rules over the sixth house, which is associated with health, routine, and lifestyle. This explains why she never misses a single yoga routine and why she prefers a long, meticulous bath to a quick shower. These daily habits help you feel in control and relaxed, especially before tackling the email list and the day’s meetings.
Among the 12 zodiac signs, Virgos are the ones who seem organized and mature, but sometimes they tend to let themselves be crushed by thoughts and contradictions. Michelle Bell, founder of the astrology app Cosmic Fusion, adds some clarification to the publication Bustle: “Virgos love routine and accuracy, but the same desire for perfection can get in the way.”
So, what does a Virgo need to live a quieter and more balanced life, while doubling their success? The astrologer explains below.
Give up perfection
If you have the Sun in Virgo or have the ascendant/moon in this sign, then you need to know that you don’t have to be orderly and precise all the time. There are days when you need to prioritize comfort or get out of the routine, and that’s ok. “Virgos are masters of detail, and that can be both a blessing and a curse,” says Bell.
You are the type of person who will never lose your keys and never forget to charge your phone, but on the other hand, you may be overwhelmed by obsessive thoughts about what the other person said or did. You can’t control other people’s actions, that’s why sometimes it’s good to let things happen and give up the idea of perfection. Life is not perfect – the sooner you understand this, the more at peace you will be with yourself.
Prioritize sleep
According to Bell, your brain is always planning, analyzing, and organizing. “That’s why Virgos tend to burn out faster than other signs,” she says, especially compared to Sagittarians and Tauruses, who know how to relax. It is an asset to quickly think of an entire plan, but you also need to know how to enter relaxation mode. Sometimes your mind is calculating even after you go to sleep, which prevents you from getting proper rest.
Just as you constantly organize everything related to your work, create a routine for rest as well. Bell recommends setting a bedtime and sticking to it. Treat it like an appointment on your calendar and give it the importance it deserves. Also, associate the hours before sleep with relaxing activities, such as reading and breathing exercises.
Move your body, challenge your mind.
Although you are always oriented towards planning and action, you may have periods when you get stuck and can no longer do your job. If you happen to “freeze” and stare blankly, even though you have important decisions to make, it is most likely because you are putting too much pressure on yourself to do things perfectly.
In these moments, Bell recommends leaving the office and taking a walk. “One of the best things you can do right now is to move. Movement helps you clear your thoughts and eliminate the stress that accumulates in your body,” she says.
