The Best Meditation Practices For Your Zodiac Sign

Fire Signs: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius

Creative, passionate, whirlwind fire signs- your can-do attitude and aggressive approach to life drives innovation. The universe relies on your unique mind to deliver curiosity and adventure to the world. You burn hot — sometimes too hot, and you end up getting burnt out. Creativity and passion drives you, but what happens when it exhausts you? This mindfulness meditation will help you achieve peace in being present. You don’t always have to look for the next big thing; sometimes it’s better to sit with what you have now.

For this meditation, you’ll need paper and a pencil. Find a quiet place to sit, somewhere comfortable and peaceful with no distractions. Write down 5 things that you are grateful for. They don’t have to be monumental — it could be something as simple as the way your coffee tasted this morning. When you first begin this practice, it may be difficult to come up with 5 things. That’s okay! The beautiful thing about this meditation is that it builds on itself. Practicing this once a day will help you achieve mindfulness in the moment — you’ll begin to see your gratitude right in front of you, instead of looking back on it. You are exactly where you need to be, fire signs. Take a breath!

Air Signs: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius

Dreamers, thinkers, doers- air signs, you are the philosophers of the world. Always in the clouds, allowing life to come to you- the universe relies on you to counsel and advise those around you. You float through life, taking account of everything you see on the ground from your bird’s eye view before turning your head to the skies. On the outside, this may seem to be a peaceful existence. However, it holds the risk of feeling lost, aimless, and dissociated from the world. You still need a tether to the ground to avoid floating off into the skies, and this grounding meditation will help you achieve that. 

Find a quiet spot outside — if you have a park near you, find a quiet spot there away from the bustle of others. Sit on the ground- yes, the ground. Lay your hands flat on the earth beside you and close your eyes. As you inhale, make a mental note of what you smell- grass? Trees? Soil? Take it in as you inhale. On the exhale, focus on one part of your body and let it relax. Feel your muscles release their tension as you release your breath. Do this three times, focusing on a different smell and body part each time. Then, you may open your eyes. Look around you, make a note of how many things you can see. Do you see any animals? Plants? People? Just take a few moments and be. 

Water Signs: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces

Water signs: you are sensitive, romantic, and empathetic. You are the lovers of the world, and your rose-tinted glasses make every day seem magical. The universe relies on your ability to keep love and connection in humanity. Your sentimental nature leads you to hold on to the special things in life. Unfortunately, you also tend to hold on to things that are better let go. Moving on and letting go is scary, and it can hurt. But sometimes holding on can do more harm, and cause more pain. This meditation will help you find peace in washing yourself of the dirt that you carry. 

For this meditation, you will need a warm bath, and your favorite bath bomb, tea, or oil. Turn the lights down low, and fill your bathtub with warm water and your bath topper of choice. Sink into the water, turn on your favorite music, and breathe in the smell of self care. You are safe, water sign. You are in your element. Imagine that all you hold onto is sitting on your skin. Every toxic relationship, every tough situation- it sits on your skin, and it’s time to scrub it off. Take your time as you scrub your arms, your legs, and your back. You are letting go with love. Make a note of the emotions you feel in this moment- watch them pass through your mind without judgment. This is a safe space to wash away all the unnecessary things you carry. When you lose something harmful, you gain something pure.

Earth Signs: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn

Stubborn, logical, methodical. Earth signs, you are the basis of all signs. Each sign is tethered to you. The universe relies on you to be a rock for the dreamers and wishers. You are tied to your routine, which is great for maintaining stability in an era of change. However, you tend to become so stuck in your routine that you forget to dream. This meditation challenges your ability to dream and imagine.

This meditation is easy. All you have to do is look up at the sky. What do you see up there? Is it a cloudy and overcast day? Is it clear and blue without a cloud in the sky? As you look into the great unknown, embrace it. What is out there that you can’t see? Satellites, stars, maybe even a castle in the clouds. Let your imagination out to play. Keep your breathing steady and let your mind wander. No thought is off limits, give yourself the freedom to step out of your daily routine and let your mind take you somewhere where logic knows no bounds