Self-care can be inspired by anything that brings value or stability to your life. A scent, spiritual ritual, or belief can influence how you choose to practice self-care. Astrology can be a tool used to determine how the alignment of stars and planets affects mood, personality, and environment. That insight is why millions of people around the globe turn to astrology to help make their self-care decisions.
Could astrology help you tailor your self-care rituals?
What is Astrology?
Astrology can be described in many ways, but it is best understood as a spiritual science or type of divination. For years, human beings have gazed at the sky trying to make sense of the different heavenly objects out there, the effects they have on us, and the various aspects of our lives. And while science has explained the gravitational effects of these celestial objects on our planet, spirituality has gone a step further and established the deeper connection between everything in the universe.
It is from this understanding that astrology was born. It is a study of how the sun, moon, the planets in the solar system, and even the distant constellation of stars influence human lives. This influence is not only limited to our physical health but also things like personality traits, relationships, finances, career path, and other important spheres of life. It is said that the position of the sun, moon, stars, and planets relative to one another, at the moment of your birth, shape your life.
When it comes to astrology, most people are merely aware of the 12 zodiac signs, often just called “signs”. Most people first come to know about astrology through newspaper horoscopes, where they have general predictions about each of the 12 signs.
But while these horoscopes can be quite broad, practicing astrology can help make personalized predictions by taking into account the positions of celestial objects at birth, their current positions relative to each other, among other things.
People who adopt astrology believe it to be a powerful and fun tool for understanding ourselves, others, and the world around us. This personalized view of astrology can then influence self-care preferences by applying the elements directly in life decisions and practices.
How Astrology Can Help Guide Self-Care Practices
Self-care can mean different things to different people, but what it really boils down to is finding inner peace, balance, and happiness. It involves doing all those things that provide you with comfort and help calm you down. This is especially important in the times we live in where the average person goes through countless stressors every day. Also, life is really uncertain, and this comes with its own set of challenges that can chip away at your peace.
To many, self-care is a necessary element in life that helps achieve balance to walk through life without losing sanity or sense of purpose. So, where does astrology fit into all of this?
Simply put, astrology could help you make sense of the chaos in your life.
Even a short horoscope in the newspaper can provide people comfort. Like other spiritual practices, people find answers or guidance with deeper understanding. When people venture deeper into it, they discover that astrology can provide answers to some seemingly unanswerable questions.
Also, by helping you understand who you are and at what stage of life you are in, astrology can help guide your self-care decisions and promote balance. Astrology can illuminate a larger perspective—and you can use that bird’s-eye vision to understand the type of self-care you need in the present.
Astrology Helps You Understand Your Personality Traits
Self-discovery and self-improvement are two of the most common elements of self-care practices. Astrology is one way you can understand yourself in a more nuanced way. It has categorized people into 12 zodiac signs and each one has a specific set of personality traits. So, knowing which sign you belong to can give you valuable insights into who you are.
With the knowledge of your zodiac sign and through personalized birth charts (based on when and where you were born), you can get detailed information on your personality traits.
This information can then help you select self-care practices that further enhance your self-discovery and self-improvement. Some people look to improve themselves by consciously focusing on negative qualities or actively strengthening positive aspects.
For instance, if you are an Aries, it is said that you’re more likely to be impulsive. Knowing this, you can take steps to counter this trait in your self-care. You could add a journaling or meditation practice as an active way to slow down.
While it isn’t an exact science, astrology can be a starting place for reflection.
Astrology Gives You A Taste Of Spirituality
Astrology is a form of spiritual science. It stems from an understanding that everything in the universe, from the largest of galaxies to the tiniest of atoms, are connected and have some influence on one another. This understanding of interconnectedness is a deeply spiritual one and often forms the basis of most spiritual practices.
So, when you’re trying to understand astrology and implement its insights into your life, you are bound to get a taste of spirituality. You’ll realize the intricate ways you influence the reality around you and vice versa. This realization of your place in the universe can be a deeply comforting one. It can help you put things in perspective and guide you to find meaning and purpose in your life.
Also, when you step into the spiritual realm, you discover practices like meditation, mindfulness, compassion, the service of others, the law of attraction, and so on. Each one of these practices is a really powerful one that can completely change your life for the better. Naturally, you are motivated to include them in your daily routine as part of your self-care practices.
Astrology Offers A Sense Of Predictability
There is nothing as uncertain as life—especially life during a pandemic. Anything can happen at any time and we have to learn how to live with that. Sometimes things can get so out of control, that you might feel totally helpless. This lack of control or understanding can cause understandable stress and anxiety in people. We want to be prepared for any challenges that might crop up in our way and any mishaps that we may not have anticipated.
This is exactly where astrology comes in. By using your birth chart, astrology can provide daily as well as general insights about what you may need to watch out for and the things you can do to enhance your life. Of course, the insights may not always be exact, but at least you will have something to work off of. For instance, if your astrology prediction says that you might get into some relationship troubles, you could work on communication skills or boundary-setting.
So, in a way, astrology offers you a sense of predictability. By knowing about things that are likely to happen, you feel more in control. You can take steps to prepare for potential change or capitalize on predicted good things. This gives you confidence and comfort. And as we know, finding comfort is integral to self-care.
Astrology Helps You Understand Your Preferences
There are a ton of self-care practices out there. As I’ve said before, you have to find what’s best for you—because obviously your time and energy are limited. If you’re looking to better understand your personality or preferences, consider doing some research in astrology. You can use insights from your zodiac sign or your birth chart to understand which self-care practice will be more suited for you according to your personality.
For instance, if you are an Aquarius, it is said that you are more likely to be an introverted person. So, to you, meditation, mindfulness, or just listening to music while laying on your bed may sound more attractive than exercising outdoors or going to the gym. Similarly, if you are a Cancer, you might find more comfort in spending a night alone with a cup of coffee and a book.
Conclusion
The point is, astrology can really help inform your self-care practices. Getting a better understanding of your preferences and how you react to experiences can allow you to target activities to find more balance and peace.
There are tons of resources available that can help you get started. Some reads that I’ve found interesting include:
- The Only Astrology Book You’ll Ever Need
- The Secret Language of Birthdays: Your Complete Personology Guide for Each Day of the Year
- The Complete Guide to Astrology: Understanding Yourself, Your Signs and Your Birth Chart
- Astrology Uncovered: A Guide to Horoscopes and Zodiac Signs
- Astrology for Real Life: A Workbook for Beginners
You can also contact an astrologer and get your detailed birth chart made so that you always have something to refer to while designing your self-care routine or making any other decisions in life. I highly recommend contacting an astrologist! I had a few coaching sessions directly related to my birth chart, and I felt like I was talking to someone who knew me forever. We talked about areas of strength and areas that could present obstacles toward my future goals.
As with anything self-care related, you need to do what feels good to you. If you’ve been curious about astrology, consider doing a little research! Once you’ve dipped your toes in, think about how it could (or could not) influence your self-care practice in a productive way. You don’t have to be an expert to give something a try! xoxo Mo
