Count Your Blessings by Zodiac Sign

'Tis the season to be grateful

by Nancy Frederick

One of the highlights of any holiday meal is when we go around the table and allow each person to say what they’re most thankful for this year. Most of us would agree that we’re most thankful for loved ones and their safety, good health, security and a few special pleasures. We also all have special unique blessings, and those can be discovered by considering our astrological sign.

Aries (March 21 - April 19)
When push comes to shove, the thing Aries is most thankful for is freedom. Nothing matters more to this self-directed sign than being able to follow the latest fancy. Routine, boredom and the ho-hum of an uninterrupted life are not on the Aries’ to-do list and certainly nowhere among life’s blessings. Aries craves excitement and adventure and the freedom to follow where life leads is their greatest joy.

Taurus (April 20 - May 20)
It’s odd to think of someone being blessed by the status-quo, but Taurus endeavors to repeat the same perfect day, over and over. Boredom does not afflict this sign and Taureans love to know that they can count on life to provide security and few surprises. When life matches their expectations, Bulls are overjoyed and look forward happily to more of the same. Of course that’s not to say that a surprise such as winning the lottery would be unwelcome -- fiscal pluses are always Taurus blessings.

Gemini (May 21 - June 20)
Aquarius is really the sign of friendship, but Gemini, when pressed, would say that beloved friends are their greatest blessing. This is because a life of silence without laughter and chit-chat is just unthinkable to a Gemini. Instead, being surrounded by engaging companions who always have something stimulating to say is what makes the world go around for this loquacious sign.

Cancer (June 21 - July 22)
It’s easy to understand the Cancer viewpoint on blessings -- that simply being surrounded by family members is the greatest gift of all. For a Cancer, this is the very essence of the holiday season. No day is happier than one in which everyone is gathered around a table, eating good food and talking about everything and nothing. Being part of this larger circle of family is what makes life worth living for the Crab.

Leo (July 23 - August 22)
If pressed to reveal their greatest blessing, Leo might be flip and say they’re most thankful for a recent trinket or other shiny bauble. In reality, they’re just resisting being sentimental. In fact, Leo most adores being appreciated and the good thoughts of other people is what most blesses the Lion. This sign needs approval and affection and getting a good review within their circle of intimates makes life warm and happy.

Virgo (August 23 - September 22)
Virgo pares life down to the barest of necessities and ignores frivolities, but this sign of perpetual analysis finds it difficult to choose among its many blessings. Virgo is thankful for so many things … including recently reorganized closets. Health is very high up on their list, but more than anything else, Virgo’s greatest blessing is a selfless one. They’re thankful for the well-being of their loved ones (perhaps because they know that should a crisis arrive, they would be first to provide repairs).

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