Love a challenge? Try keeping a Sagittarius!
How does Sagittarius love thee? Let us count the ways. Sag doesn’t ask for much, just a few dozen basic requirements, but if you have these ten qualities, you could be in for the love adventure of a lifetime!
Respectful (extremely important)
Spontaneous (keep a bag packed for those spur-of-the-moment trips)
Open-minded and adventurous
Honest (you know Sag will be)
Patient and easygoing (very important)
Independent (have a life outside the relationship, because Sag certainly will)
Smart
Interesting (and interested)
Positive and trusting
Romantic and passionate
Let’s talk about emotion…
Your symbol, the Centaur, is half man and half horse, and like him, there is a duality about you. For the most part, you’re viewed as the zodiac’s buoyantly irrepressible cheerleader, but you’re more sensitive than you seem at first glance. Thoughtlessness hurts your feelings, but you rarely talk about your feelings, so it’s hard for others to know. You get melancholy at times. Boredom makes you irritable, and when that happens you may feel like no one cares about you. That’s far from true! Fortunately, these dark moments pass quickly because you know tomorrow will be better!
Are you making things far too complicated, Sag?
You’re too busy to bother with elaborate makeup routines, but you still want to look your best! Ditch tons of foundations and concealers and opt for a bit of cream blush or bronzer for a fresh, easy, healthy glow.
And for those beautiful Sagittarian eyes? Powder shadows can cake and creams can run (especially in summer), so opt for a wax-based crayon instead. It has rich color and staying power. New shades of lilac or moss green complement most skin tones. If there’s no time to tweeze stray brow hairs, you can conceal them with a swipe of a neutral, light-reflecting eye shadow under the arch. Easy peasy!
Ways a Sag can win—faster, easier, better…
You need somewhere to direct all that excess energy. Why not try something you’ve never done before? Get down and dirty (literally) by training for a mud run or obstacle course. The workouts will make you physically stronger, while the act of facing any fears will strengthen your emotional muscle.
Or try a triathlon. You can start with a mini and work your way up. Just the locales of the races (Hawaii, perhaps) will be inspiring. You can even help raise money for a good cause while you sweat. Look online for organizations that sponsor races and offer training help!
Common culprits that zap Sag’s natural zip and zest…
You’re usually so full of zip that it’s a shock when you drag. There could be a good reason for your lethargy. Take a few minutes to figure it out and you’ll be back on the move in no time!
Want to walk through the world faster?
Did you know you can strengthen your leg bones with stress? It’s no joke! Bones are living tissue, and research shows that our skeletons need (safe) impact to stay strong. What’s more, most people don’t get enough of that good stress. Walking just won’t cut it, but jumping will. Try incorporating a routine everyday. Jump 20 times as high as you can, resting for 30 seconds after each jump, for improved hip-bone density. Want to feel like a kid again? Grab some friends, two jump ropes, and play Double Dutch!
Feeling off? Understand your Sagittarius ways…
You’re so seldom down that when a bout of melancholy strikes, you might think you’re coming down with the flu! It’s that vague, nameless feeling you can’t explain that gets to you. But it’s okay to feel blue now and then. You always look on the bright side of everything, so consider this. That dark mood has a creative side—it can make you more contemplative. For someone who rarely takes a moment to relax, take this opportunity to let your thoughts wander where they will, perhaps beyond your sadness and into the world at large. Think of it as a journey of the mind (you do love to travel)!
Secret ways to ease those common Sag pains…
Research shows that performing the simple act of foam rolling before exercise can reduce muscle fatigue and soreness. It can also make workouts seem easier. Rolling after your workout eases aches by improving blood flow and improving muscle and joint function, too. Try this to soothe those achy Sag-ruled quads!
Position the roller under upper thighs.
Relax and straighten legs.
Drag legs together and apart slowly (like you’re doing horizontal jumping jacks).
Rea three to five times.
Reposition roller halfway down thighs and repeat.
Reposition roller to just above the backs of knees and repeat.
There’s no match for Sagittarius in this skill…
If your life were a movie, it would probably be called Rush Hour! Sags have an inherent desire—no, need—to see, do, be, learn, try. You live life at breakneck speed as you tweet, swipe, tap, tag, pin, and race through your day. Some will tell you to slow down, take a load off, chillax, but there are studies that show all that hubbub can actually make you happier. Is that the secret to Sagittarius? Who knew?
And here’s more good news. You know how you crave spicy-hot food—the capsaicin in those chili peppers you love so much actually speed up your metabolism! Vroom!
Avoid your cruel side in the office…
You dislike boundaries in your work, and you may lack them in conversation, too. You aren’t afraid to speak your mind. You feel things would run a lot more efficiently if everyone did! You tell the straight scoop to boss and co-worker alike. No one wonders where they stand with you because you tell them – and then wonder why they’re miffed! On the upside, you don’t know how to lie. On the downside, you don’t know how to lie, or at least sweeten the truth in a diplomatic candy coating. Candid opinions are valuable. Just take care that truth-telling doesn’t sound to co-workers like meanness.