Support Traits by Zodiac Sign

Explore the best ways to lend a helping hand

by Stephanie Dempsey

The power of the zodiac rests in its inexhaustible variety. Each sign has been blessed with special gifts to counsel, help and heal. If you're having a hard time, or would like to support someone who is experiencing difficulty, explore the following list. You'll learn which signs can lend the kind of support you need, as well as your own power to comfort. Remember, we're all in this together!

Aries (March 21 - April 19)
Aries tends to lend support by banding together with friends and groups to compare notes. When someone is in trouble, you always know the right doctor, stylist, contractor or support group to bring relief. If you join an organization, you're often asked to take the helm, thanks to Aries' strength in leadership. The Ram knows how to motivate people with inspiring words and bold actions. You don't wait around to bring aid; you ride to the rescue at the first sign of trouble.

Taurus (April 20 - May 20)
Unconditional love is your preferred recipe for support. People tend to come to you with their most shameful secrets and problems, knowing you won't judge. When dealing with prideful people, the Bull tends to lend support anonymously. An envelope of cash to an out-of-work neighbor, a cart of groceries for a hungry family or an inspirational book left on a colleague's desk is the kind of gesture a Taurus likes to make. Often, you'll pray for those who seem heartsick or depressed, unbeknownst to them.

Gemini (May 21 - June 20)
Gemini takes the direct approach to people in need. If you know a friend needs a job, you'll put in a good word for him or her with your employer. A relative with health problems may receive a gift basket of homemade soup, bath salts and homeopathic remedies. A neighbor that has recently lost a pet will be invited on a drive that culminates at an animal shelter. You don't wait for the grass to grow under your feet when it comes to lending aid -- you move with lightning speed.

Cancer (June 21 - July 22)
Providing a safe haven for those in need is a Cancer's favorite way of lending help. You're the type who likes charities that help people in practical ways, like building houses for low-income families and training unemployed people for steady jobs. If a relative has domestic trouble, you'll open your home to them until things get sorted out. You're not stingy when it comes to your possessions, either; if you know a friend whose car has broken down, you'll share yours. Crabs lend support by providing material comfort.

Leo (July 23 - August 22)
Generous and loving, you Lions lend support by offering a shoulder to cry upon. You can listen for hours to someone's problems, occasionally offering advice or just murmuring words of comfort. Lending inspirational books from your extensive library is typical of the Leo brand of help. When things get tense, you'll tell a few jokes and funny stories to bring perspective to the situation. A big believer in keeping busy as a means to ward off depression, you think nothing of whisking a friend off on a mini break as a means to forget their troubles.

Virgo (August 23 - September 22)
At the first sign of trouble, Virgo is there to shower a loved one with tender loving care. Soothing words, comfort food and fragrant flowers are your favorite offerings to a friend in need. You're a big believer in the healing power of animals, and will often invite a sad person to spend time with your pets as a means to process their grief. If you're dealing with someone who is suffering from a serious depression, you'll prompt them to take the day off work and engage in childish pursuits like going to an amusement park together.

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