No matter who we are or where we are in our lives, everyone could use a little less self-doubt. Self-doubt and negative self-talk holds people back every day in countless ways and combating it can be tricky. While everyone’s self-doubt journey is extremely personal, different astrological signs can find themselves with common pain points when it comes to self-doubt and anxiety. By taking a look at how your particular sign handles self-doubt, and how to overcome it, you can begin the difficult (but rewarding) process of eliminating self-doubt from your life.
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Aries (March 21 – April 19)
People of Aries are naturally very confident, but as soon as that confidence is shaken, they can get into trouble. Going on a bad date, losing in a promotion or any other minor setback can send Aries into a spiral of self-doubt. The best thing an Aries sign can do to stop this cycle is to take a look at their work-life balance.
If you are too focused on work, or some aspect of your social life (* cough * dating * cough *), then any trouble in that area may seem like a big deal. Be sure to keep a healthy balance of work and play, so that you can easily roll with the punches when you arrive.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
The generally smooth and stable Taurus can be thrown off the kilter, when their love for luxury coincides greatly with their IRL budget. Because the Torus place so much value on physical objects, such as 1000-thread-count Egyptian cotton sheets, their self-esteem can be shocked when they find themselves lying on Amazon basics.
When they are face to face with a luxury lifestyle they are not able to tolerate, Toruz may suffer from a feeling of insecurity. Start a gratitude list, so that in those moments when you are feeling particularly under-served, you can go back and focus on what you have.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
Gemini prides himself on being flexible, but sometimes that flexibility makes it harder for Gemini to feel good about his decisions. Because Gemini always sees possibilities in everything, when confronted with a difficult choice, they often doubt their decisions and worry that they have made the wrong decision.
Sometimes they worry so much about missing on one occasion that they do not decide at all, in the hope that some magical person will come and choose for them. To avoid this, set difficult dates for yourself to make your decisions. Enlist a friend or family member to investigate if you like, and take whatever next step you need before a doubt sets in.
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Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
Sensitive cancers can quickly lose confidence, especially when it comes to their close personal relationships. Cancers care a lot about their friends and family, any tension in those relationships can send them on a self-doubt spiral, wondering what they said or did wrong.
Sometimes, cankers may feel that they need almost constant validation to feel safe in their relationships. As a cancer, you should practice valuing yourself in your relationship, and believe that if the relationship with a loved one is really under severe stress, they probably won’t tell you about it.
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
Leos are another generally reassuring sign, but they have a difficult time accepting criticism and can be extremely harsh on their appearance. Leos are quite prone to complaining about the “problem areas” before they can finally walk out the door or something the rest of the world doesn’t see.
To inject a little more lion love into your life, take each other every day before leaving the house, to say a good thing about your appearance. Even though it is “nail polish cute.” This will help you focus more on what you like about yourself, and not what you want can change.
Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
Virgo is known for putting it together, but when they twist their sky-high standards on themselves, self-doubt and social anxiety can follow. Virgos trust themselves that they do a lot of things but interacting in a social function is not one of them. This doubt in their ability to be social and fun can severely damage their networked ability, holding them back in areas where they should excel.
The best way to get over this, despite self-doubt, is to keep yourself constantly out there. It’s not like you should immediately book a solo trip to Coachella “to see what happens”, but bracing yourself for a friend’s birthday party can help in the long run.
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Libra (September 23 – October 21)
Libras can find themselves alive out of fear of disappointing others, always suspecting that they are the best friend / husband / co-worker they can be. Because Libras find great joy in making others happy, they can often lean backwards to be happy, worrying about causing trouble if they really feel what they say. Practice accepting yourself and you will slowly learn that the world is not over if someone is upset with you for a moment.
Scorpio (October 22 – November 21)
Self-doubt of a Scorpio can be particularly difficult, as it can cause mistrust in others. As RuPaul would say, if you can’t trust yourself, how will you trust anyone else? The next time you find yourself mistrusting others, take a minute to assess whether your fears are actually based on this person, or if you are anticipating your concerns over them.
Bringing a more trusted friend or family member can help you see that your fears are legitimate, versus when they are unfounded.
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
Sagittarius is always in search of truth, and always suspects that they have found it. Archer’s logical brain is constantly second-guessing his own thoughts and conclusions, essentially relying on himself as to how his own mind works.
In moments of self-doubt, Sags must turn to stories from history to help bring the message home – just click his heel three times, saggittarius.
Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)
Despite being one of the most industrious signs, Capricorns can often feel directionless. They can often finish themselves longer than others, suspecting that the grass on their fence will be as green as ever, as on their neighbor.
Specifically, Capricorn people can look for a guru in their area who can assure them that they are on the right path and will help them see their strength.
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Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)
Aquariuses’ tendency to go against the grain can make them feel like a strange person. Dancing on the beat of your own drum can remove loneliness, and it can make aquarians worry about standing “too much”. This is why Aquarians should seek out like-minded small communities that don’t make them feel weird or unusual. As an added bonus, those people are more fun anyway.
Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
Pisces is a natural born artist, which means that his career path often looks like the rest of his friends and family. This means that Pisces may be the victim of much anxiety and doubt over their material successes, that is, whether or not they will be able to “make it” in their chosen field.
By relieving stress and practicing mindfulness, a Pisces can help to deal with this constant doubt and anxiety in the future and to focus more on the present.