Honest, direct communication is something I value—especially when women feel free to express exactly what they think. Imagine a world where everyone felt at ease being candid and could welcome constructive criticism without ego getting in the way. In such a world, we might openly point out the rough edges that are often obvious in each sun sign.
These rough edges are not 'flaws'; they are areas where balance is needed. Being self-aware of our potential messy spots can help us clean them up.
Each sign has an element that can become a bit dominant in our personality if we don't keep it in check. I've done the legwork for you and found some herbs that might help balance the typical challenges associated with each sign.
This is not medical advice. You should always consult your doctor before taking herbs, as they can interact with medications and affect birth control effectiveness. Research the benefits of each herb, and if it resonates with you, try it at the recommended dosage.
Nature is powerful, and we can draw on the ancient herbal wisdom of many cultures to help smooth out our own kinks—becoming more balanced, happier, and yes, easier to deal with.
What Are the 'Negative' Aspects of Your Sign?
The herbs below may help balance tendencies you might have based on your sun sign. But remember: if your moon sign or another dominant element in your chart is different, this information could be irrelevant or even counterproductive.
In other words, use common sense. If you don't have a particular trait, you don't need the corresponding herb. As I said, I won't sugarcoat this.
Aquarius – They can seem somewhat aloof because they are ideas-driven. This can lead them to put a lot of pressure on themselves, and as an air sign, they may have too many ideas without the structure to implement them. Sometimes people feel they don't care because their mind is elsewhere.
Pisces – They feel deeply, which can blur their perceptions so much that they have trouble staying in touch with reality. They need to practice grounding themselves and compartmentalizing their strong emotions so they don't act on every whim, while remembering to honor their emotional self, which is a great source of inspiration and creativity.
They must not suppress their emotions, force themselves to feel obligated to live conventionally, or make themselves do what their heart says not to.
Aries – A quick temper is the known disposition of an Aries, which, if unchecked, can be truly intimidating. It's also hard for this fire sign to relax, stop, and smell the roses; finding balance and practicing stillness of mind is essential for them.
Taurus – This sign wants to make its own decisions in its own time, which can make people feel they aren't willing to take advice. They sometimes dig their heels in deep because they hate being controlled or forced to do things, but this is often a knee-jerk response and can become a safety zone that keeps them from taking action.
Gemini – Flipping from side to side, this sign is known for indecisiveness and a lack of clarity, being an air sign with a lot of mental energy. They need grounding and to know when to give people a break from talking. They need to merge the two sides of their personality with self-love.
Cancer – They get attached easily, quickly, and too strongly. They are emotionally sensitive and dramatic, often retreating from people too often and wallowing in self-pity. They need to develop the courage to create healthy boundaries and move past emotions that are, of course, not their entire identity and shouldn't rule their life.
Leo – Oh, the arrogance attached to being a Leo! This sign must tame its wild ego before they offend people and turn them off in an attempt to be the center of attention. They can be hypercritical and controlling if they don't address their insecurities or take time to balance their inner fire energy by channeling it in loving directions.
Virgo – Virgos can be perfectionists, which can make it difficult to finish tasks or do things in a timely manner. They can feel anxious if there isn't enough order or a sufficient plan when approaching a trip or a day, so they need to learn not to be too controlling and to be able to go with the flow.
Libra – They are debaters, which means they need to realize when people don't want to have the conversation. They also need to find their independence and not require socializing to feel safe and secure.
They are so good at seeing the positive that they can miss important red-flag aspects in others, which means they need to read people from a neutral place to protect themselves.
Scorpio – They can be so focused on the deeper emotional aspects of life that they can become depressive. Their intensity is sometimes a lot for people, and they must learn to tone it down from time to time. They have sexual energy that needs to be embraced and channeled as creative or nurturing energy so it doesn't get repressed.
Sagittarius – They can be impulsive and so adventurous that they lose sight of the people they need to give love and affection to. They can get lost in philosophical ideas, and to some extent, being outside the box puts you into another one. They need to know when to be wild and when to be tame for their own protection.
Capricorn – They work on developing trust in others and sometimes need to learn how to scrap their plan if it's making their life miserable. Sometimes they can be loyal to a fault and are often known to be workaholics.
Herbs to Help You Find Balance Based on Your Sign
Aquarius – Calm your pressure gauge with stinging nettle, reishi mushrooms, and balsam fir oil.
Pisces – Ease emotional swings with Japanese knotweed and acerola cherry.
Aries – Cool the anger with schizandra, stinging nettle, peppermint, and elderberry.
Taurus – Overcome laziness with bilberry, horseradish, and echinacea.
Gemini – Overcome indecisiveness with garlic and cherry bark.
Cancer – Begin to find independence with goat weed and nettle leaf.
Leo – Carry yourself humbly with willow and mugwort.
Virgo – Let go of obsessive-compulsiveness with kava kava and bing cherry or cat's claw.
Libra – Settle your mind with soothing milkweed and cat's claw.
Scorpio – Get balanced with your sexual energy or depression through geranium and kumquat.
Sagittarius – Let your spontaneity have a voice of reason with sage and tea tree oil.
Capricorn – Overcome grudges and be open to spiritual self-connection with cilantro, coriander, and celery seed.
Conclusion
For more on balancing your personality with food, explore Ayurveda—the sister science of yoga—which helps you understand how to optimize your natural energy using foods, spices, and herbs. You can also ask your intuition which foods you need more or less of to find your own guidance.
The teacher within is our strongest guide! Many of the herbs mentioned above are easy to find in health food stores or online, while some may be a little harder to locate. If you have trouble finding one, try looking up alternate names for the herb or plant. Here is a great resource for supplements that will have many of the herbs listed above.
There are many layers to our personality, so never judge someone or yourself just by the sun sign. We are complex, and the map to understanding is getting to know the houses, signs, and planets that are laid out in our unique mix.
