How to soothe emotions for 12 zodiac signs

Whenever you feel angry, stressed, or frustrated, it’s best to let your emotions out, or vent them. Instead of letting them fester and build up into a red hot ball of anger, therapists often recommend venting, exercising, or even having a tantrum to help release your emotions.

Everyone has different ways of "relieving" stress, depending on their mood, personality, and even to some extent, their zodiac sign. Some signs will choose to sweat it out in a spin class or take it out on a punching bag at the gym, while others will resort to more gentle forms.

For many people, it is easy to hide their anger and quickly forget it, but it is not easy to vent or "release" their anger. Each zodiac sign has its own unique way of releasing emotions.

In astrology, Mars is related to how you handle anger and what motivates you to take action, so look at Mars in your chart to see how you handle your emotions. Let's take a look at the best stress relievers for each zodiac sign.

Aries - Boxing

As an action-oriented sign, sitting around doing nothing will not help Aries release intense emotions. Instead of trying to calm down or take deep breaths, this Mars-ruled fire sign should channel all of its energy into a physical action, like boxing or hitting a punching bag. It can be great to focus all of your anger on a single point and punch it repeatedly. Boxing classes, in particular, are often filled with overwhelming energy, loud music, and passion—the perfect combo for Aries to relieve stress.

Taurus - Hiking

Instead of staying home and brooding, Taurus, getting your body moving can help you relieve your stress. As an earth sign, your natural reaction when you’re stressed or upset is to become introverted and stay home, but taking a walk to relieve stress can also be beneficial.

Put on your sneakers and take a leisurely stroll at your own pace while focusing on your surroundings. With Venus as your ruler, you’ll find it easy to appreciate the architecture of your neighborhood or the beauty of an open road. Take a deep breath and allow yourself to feel grounded.

Gemini - Write or Scream

Experts advise Gemini to throw an adult tantrum whenever they feel stressed, which is 100% appealing to Gemini. Since Mercury rules over a million thoughts going through your head at any given moment, you’ll want to express yourself as much as possible when you’re feeling anxious or depressed. Try stomping your feet, scribbling with crayons, or screaming into a pillow. Channeling all your emotions into art will be very calming for Gemini.

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Cancer - Chat and Confide

Cancer values ​​connection, so don't be afraid to lean on your loved ones — they're there to help when you're angry, stressed, or overwhelmed. If you're having a bad day or month, feel free to call your mom or best friend or keep blasting your group chat.

Ruled by the Moon, Cancer feels free to let your emotions run wild, especially if you know that those closest to you are listening and seeing you. 

Leo - High Intensity Cycling
The moment Leo feels anger boiling inside, it’s time to work up a sweat. Nothing suits Leo better than an hour-long cardio cycling class as it’s the perfect stress reliever, easily soothing the emotional fallout of a tough day.

Fire signs like Leo will enjoy the intensity of a spin class at the gym. There's usually loud music, a goal to reach — like maintaining a certain pace for a certain amount of time — and encouragement from the instructor. You'll leave each class feeling energized and good about yourself.

Virgo - Clean up your living space
If you need to vent your anger, take it out on the fridge. Throw out old sauces and expired leftovers, then give all the shelves a good scrubbing. Because you’re ruled by Mercury, Virgos are detail-oriented, so it only feels right to focus all your energy on cleaning something whenever you’re angry. If it’s not the fridge, it’s your closet, your car, your purse, or your entire house. The point is to get everything as clean as possible.

Libra - Dancing

Sometimes all you need to unwind is a five-minute dance session. Put on your favorite upbeat playlist and choreograph your own dance routine, or do a dance cardio workout and learn a new routine even if your shirt is soaked in sweat.

As a Libra ruled by Venus, you will feel comfortable moving and dancing, especially if you don't hold anything back. The sense of freedom, excitement and innocence in each step will conquer you and by the end, you will have completely forgotten all your worries.

Scorpio - Crying Out Loud

Water signs always feel better after a good cry, so go ahead and cry. Remember to leave work, cry slowly while walking, or curl up at home with sad music playing. Scorpio is ruled by Pluto, the planet of transformation, so you need to experience it yourself to overcome it. Crying reduces stress and slows the heart rate, and often it’s just what emotional Scorpios need to let go of the worries of the day.