Each sign has its strengths and weaknesses, likes and dislikes, compatible and incompatible, so on and so forth. Here, we're exploring the innate abilities of each of the zodiac signs and how to support and amplify those powers. Read on to find ways to support you Sun, Moon or Rising sign!
Zodiac Sign Aries
Your Innate Strength
Courage, generosity and an infectious enthusiasm for life are among the innate strengths of the Aries. As the first sign of the zodiac, the fiery Aries boldly tries new things — careers, foods, places, people, etc. With an assertive attitude, ready to face anything and anyone head on, the free spirit of the Aries is unstoppable.
When You're At Your Most Effective, Aries
Aries really shines when faced with a challenge, as they are able to make quick decisions. They align more with doing than thinking, which frees them from perfectionism and overthinking. The perfect environment for an Aries is one that supports them being authentic. Aries is direct, funny, sarcastic and independent. Let them be themselves and they’ll lead you to less worry, too!
How to Boost Your Natural Strength as an Aries
If you’re looking to amplify your Aries spirit, try going on a (safe) solo adventure. As Aries can jump from idea to idea, place to place, it’s important for them to have a friend or assistant that helps them stay focused on the important goals. Aries will feel their best when their confidence and appreciate for their own personality is high. Never shame yourself for being so direct, it’s what makes you you. As you explore life, share your discoveries with others. Changes are, you’ll build quite a following of people living vicariously through your spontaneity and zest for life.
Stone recommendations: Bloodstone, Aquamarine, Clear Quartz, Aventurine, Amethyst
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Your Innate Strength
Determination and careful planning are among the strengths of our dear Taurus bull. They're likely somewhere paying close attention detail, telling someone else what common sense is, or expressing their creative abilities.
When You're At Your Most Effective, Taurus
Taurus feels most secure and effective when they are following an established and approved routine. They are excellent team members, ready to collaborate with a great attitude and openness. The way they balance logic and creativity makes them the perfect fit for higher positions of idea generation.
How to Boost Your Natural Strength as a Taurus
Take the time to enjoy life the way only a Taurus can! Enjoy music and the arts, indulge in the finer things that draw your attention. You’re a hard worker, but you can play just as hard. Give in to your pleasure seeking ways. Find a creative outlet that aligns with your interests. You’re very strong minded, but don’t stress yourself out trying to win the opinions of others. Finally, focus your spiritual growth on learning to let go.
Stone recommendations: Jade, Rhodonite, Carnelian, Selenite, Lapis Lazuli
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Your innate strength
Gemini is quite the talker, in the best way possible. Social settings are where they shine as they tell stories and share their life experiences and lessons with anyone who will listen. Gemini is fascinated by learning new things. You’ll also be impressed by their ability to generate new ideas and multi-task to bring them to life.
When You’re At Your Most Effective, Gemini
Let a Gemini loose in any social situation or speaking engagement to let them play at their strengths. They are great teachers and capable of wearing many hats. Gemini is also a great choice for any creative role that suits their skills.
How to Boost Your Natural Strength as a Gemini
To amplify their natural strengths, Gemini should be aware of their genuine interests. They’ll always be down to try something new, but when they’ve found something they love Gemini should stick to it. Always support that beautiful, active mind by continuing to learn new things.
Stone recommendations: Moonstone, Clear Quartz, Tiger’s Eye, Sodalite
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Your Innate Strength
Our sweet, nurturing Cancer shows their strength in their pursuit of success. This ambitious sign is determined to make their dreams a reality, often showing innate business acumen. They are outgoing but also rejuvenate by snuggling up in their homes, in which they take great pride.
When You’re At Your Most Effective, Cancer
Cancer is going to be most comfortable in an environment supportive of intuitive growth and decisions made from feeling. They thrive in leadership and entrepreneurship roles, with their sharp wit and memory. Cancer is also the friend you go to when you need a kind, compassionate ear to help you through emotional distress.
How to Boost Your Natural Strength as a Cancer
When looking for ways to improve areas of strength, Cancer should be sure to cleanse their aura of empathic energies. As a psychically sensitive sign, having alone time is key to restoring balance and returning to self. Make sure the home environment is satisfactory, cozy and safe. Cancer needs to nurture their intuition to really reach their full potential. It would also help to hone their natural inclination to business by taking classes and furthering their education in that regard.
Stone recommendations: Red Jasper, Rose Quartz, Carnelian, Citrine
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Your Innate Strength
Leo is a natural leader that can draw others in to follow them with ease. Think charming social media influencer that you can’t figure out but love to watch anyway. Their self-confidence is bold and alluring, their benevolence is endearing, and their creativity is lust-worthy. They also love to hear great things about themselves.
When You’re At Your Most Effective, Leo
Leo is at their best when they feel confident, in leadership roles and in a streak of successes. They’re human too, so of course they’ll feel lower vibes from time to time. But a Leo can bounce back when they are fully supported and accepting of their natural love of self. As long as they have the space to shine and be themselves, Leo will be just fine.
How to Boost Your Natural Strength as a Leo
Support and boost the Leo spirit with a strong self love ritual. Figure out what it is that makes Leo feel like their best self and lay it on thick! It’s also in their best interest to have a creative outlet, exploring avenues that help them express their ideas. Lastly, sharpen the natural leadership abilities of Leo with professional guidance or classes.
Stone Recommendations: Amethyst, Tourmaline, Labradorite, Rose Quartz
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Your Innate Strength
Virgo is efficient in all areas of life, or at least strives to be. They are reliable, hard working and honor intelligence over all. They really go after the best in life and believe in working to get it all.
When You’re At Your Most Effective, Virgo
A Virgo is at their best when they can use data to back up beliefs — their own and what they hear from others. They need a simple and organized space, and planned experiences definitely trump spontaneity. Their environment needs to be conducive to focus, learning and expressing their intellect.
How to Boost Your Natural Strength as a Virgo
Dear Virgo needs to stay connected to Earth as often as possible. Hike, garden, lay in the grass and read, whatever floats their boat. They are at their best when their home environment invites and supports a relaxed and clear mind. They would be even more powerful if they tried to gain emotional intelligence, but don’t hold your breath. They have important things to do.
Stone Recommendations: Amazonite, Snowflake Obsidian, Chrysocolla, Tiger’s Eye
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Your Innate Strength
Libra is strong when it comes to keeping the peace, negotiating and creating harmony. They may take some less than conventional routes to get there, but ultimately they want the best for everything. How sweet, right? Libra is charming and seeking the greatest love of all as one of their life missions.
When You’re At Your Most Effective, Libra
They are the strongest in social settings, as Libras love to have a life. They seek balance in all situations, making them the perfect mediator in any dispute or misunderstanding. They see both sides clearly with their fair view of life.
How to Boost Your Natural Strength as a Libra
To support the natural strength of a Libra, they’ll need an appropriate space for their double-sided views. Hospitality roles or hosting guests of their own is a good place for them to shine. Libra’s will do well to meditate often to allow the clarity of mind to make actual decisions. We can’t go through life with the comfort of choosing both sides. Libra is also a super creative sign, so having an outlet to express and explore that is key to their internal balance as well.
Stone recommendations: Pink Tourmaline, Lapis Lazuli, Tiger’s Eye, Bloodstone
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Your Innate Strength
Our mysterious friend, Scorpio, is charismatic and intuitive. They understand people well since they have a knack for the subconscious mind. They use that ability to go inward with their feelings more often than outward. Scorpio is bold and brave, traversing through experiences that may cause others pause or fear. They have a great balance of logic and intuition, as they think things through but also feel through issues as well.
When You’re At Your Most Effective, Scorpio
Scorpios shine when it comes to helping others understand their own emotions or problem solve. When they have a safe space to explore their innate connection to the spirit realm, you’ll be amazed at what they are able to tap into.
How to Boost Your Natural Strength as a Scorpio
Support the strengths of Scorpio with a strong meditation and self-reflection practice. Scorpio will need to journal through intense emotions for clarity, compassion and release. They can be a bit introverted, but building confidence in who they are will really allow their charm to show.
Stone Recommendations: Citrine, Obsidian, Pink Tourmaline, Amethyst
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Your Innate Strength
Sagittarius is a social butterfly, looking for adventure in all corners of life. Their strength lies in their optimistic and hopeful exploration of the human experience. They are the best travel buddy and spread their infectious desire to enjoy life to all that are near.
When You’re At Your Most Effective, Sagittarius
Sagittarius is most supported and effective when they have the space to be their naturally free and inquisitive self. A highly creative mind and energy, give Sag the freedom to explore how they can best express who they are.
How to Boost Your Natural Strength as a Sagittarius
A Sag is even more powerful when they have learned to ground their energy in between adventures, helping them see the path ahead with more clarity. Their solar plexus may need work to give them the confidence to live authentically. Once that is unlocked, they are sure to soar. Support Sagittarius’ sense of wonder with frequent adventures, near and far.
Stone Recommendations: Blue Topaz, Turquoise, Lepidolite, Smoky Quartz
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Your Innate Strength
Capricorn can sometimes be deemed the most serious sign of the bunch, with a desire for regimen and discipline. They are hard-working, wise and highly organized. They have a clear vision of what success means and will not be distracted from their plans.
When You’re At Your Most Effective, Capricorn
Capricorn really shines when they are in control of the efficiency and organization of an idea. They are powerful goal setters and achievers. You would definitely want them as a project manager on your team!
How to Boost Your Natural Strength as a Capricorn
Spending time outdoors grounding in nature is a healthy way for Capricorn to step away from the work for a while. Finding a hobby that produces results, like pottery, gardening, sculpture or crafting will give them a way to channel that worker-bee energy while “resting”. They will always do well to continue learning about all the topics that interest them.
Stone Recommendations: Rose Quartz, Jade, Garnet, Smoky Quartz
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Your Innate Strength
Aquarius is the super hero of the zodiac, solving bigger and bigger problems everyday. Their strength lies in generating ideas to help advance, heal, change the world as a whole. Aquarius uses strong logic and intuition to come up with creative, fresh and interesting ideas.
When You’re At Your Most Effective, Aquarius
With a balance of routine and flexibility, Aquarius can really be at their best. As they challenge the status quo and change the way things are done, Aquarius needs a grounding plan with the ability to switch things up when a better idea comes to them.
How to Boost Your Natural Strength as an Aquarius
Their perfectionism can sometimes get in the way of their own innovative progress. Aquarius needs to find somewhere to put that perfectionist energy that is a healthy expression not tied to their work or self-worth. Keep that mind strong by always asking “How can I achieve a greater impact?” Lastly, don’t let anyone sway Aquarius away from their focus and determination.
Stone Recommendations: Amber, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Lepidolite
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Your Innate Strength
Pisces’ cup overflows with intuition, empathy, compassion and imagination. The dreamer of the zodiac is energetically sensitive while wanting the most life has to offer.
When You’re At Your Most Effective, Pisces
Pisces is at their best when they are freely expressing all sides of who they are. Their artistic expression is just as important as sharing their intuitive knowing.
How to Boost Your Natural Strength as a Pisces
Support and strengthen Pisces by protecting the aura as much as possible. It is important for Pisces to practice assertiveness in all areas, big and small. That’s one way to set energetic boundaries and not take on the insecurities of others. Daily aura cleansings are a must for Pisces to stay connected to their true strength.
Stone Recommendations: Jade, Amethyst, Clear Quartz, Carnelian