Alright, so today I wanna talk about this mix of being a Cancer with an Aries rising. It’s been a wild ride, let me tell you.
Mixing the Soft with the Bold
So, picture this: You’re all chill and kinda like a homebody, you know, that’s the Cancer in me. I love my cozy space, family time, and all that jazz. I started by setting up this chill-out zone in my house. I’m talking comfy blankets, soft lighting, the whole nine yards. This is where I’d retreat to recharge.
But then, bam! There’s this other side that’s just itching to get out there and do stuff, be in charge. That’s the Aries rising part. It’s like, I’ve got this burning desire to just go for it, whatever “it” is. Started a little project at home, something I could lead and control. It was small, but it was mine. I started keeping a daily journal, and put it in this spot, to track my moods and actions. I made sure to write in it every day, no matter what.
Feeling All the Feels
Being a Cancer, I’m all about the feels. I feel things deeply, and I mean deeply. One day I’m up, the next I’m down. I decided to track these ups and downs. Started a mood chart. Yeah, it sounds a bit much, but it helped me see patterns in how I was feeling. And I started meditating, just 10 minutes a day. It’s amazing how much that helped to keep me steady and I put a yoga mat in my chill-out zone and started doing some basic stretches and breathing exercises every morning.
The Need to Lead (Sometimes)
Then there’s this Aries thing. I get this sudden urge to just take over and lead. I noticed I was doing it at work, with friends, even deciding where to go for dinner. I had to learn to rein it in sometimes, especially when it wasn’t necessary. I started delegating tasks in my project, giving others a chance to shine. It was hard, but it worked. I added a section in my journal to note when I felt the urge to lead and how I handled it. I reflected on these entries weekly. I set specific times during the day to check in with my feelings and thoughts, making sure I wasn’t just reacting impulsively.
Getting Impatient and Stuff
And let me tell you about the impatience. When I want something, I want it now. Waiting is not my strong suit. This one time, I was waiting for something important, and I could feel the frustration building up. I had to take a step back and remind myself that not everything happens on my timeline. I started practicing patience exercises. Sounds funny, but it works. Like, waiting in line without getting antsy, or not rushing through meals. I started taking up activities that required patience, like gardening. Planting seeds and waiting for them to grow taught me a lot about timing. I added a “patience” column in my mood chart to rate my patience level daily. I tried to find humor in situations where I felt impatient and wrote about them.
Real and Generous, to a Fault
I like to think I’m pretty genuine. What you see is what you get. And I’m generous, sometimes too much. I’d give you the shirt off my back if you needed it. But I had to learn that it’s okay to say no sometimes. People-pleasing is a real thing, and I was doing it a lot. I started practicing saying “no” in small ways, like declining extra work or social invites if I was already stretched thin. I kept track of how often I said “no” and how it made me feel in my journal. I sought feedback from close friends and family on my actions and decisions to make sure I wasn’t being overly impulsive.
Wrapping It Up
So yeah, being a Cancer sun with an Aries rising is like being a softie with a bit of a firecracker inside. I created a vision board with images and words that represented both my Cancer and Aries traits to visually remind myself of this balance. It’s about balancing that chill, homey vibe with the urge to just go out there and conquer the world. I’m still figuring it out, but hey, who isn’t, right? It’s all about understanding yourself and working with what you’ve got.
