If You're A Cancer, Do This Self-Care Routine

Self-care is the name of the game for cancers. The mothers of the zodiac, cancers rely on support from their routines and their environments to feel their best. When you're an incredibly sensitive, empathic person, you'll need ample time to rest and recharge. For cancers, self-care can make or break their mental state.

According to Cosmopolitan, people born between June 20th and July 22nd can seriously benefit from therapy. Since cancers are usually empathetic people, they can end up listening to everyone's issues without having an outlet for their own. Making time to talk to someone about their own feelings can help them vent without feeling guilty. Helping to avoid overwhelm and feelings of isolation, talking to a professional or a third party can give cancers the support they need so they don't have a meltdown later. Cancer is the quintessential water sign and thus has a lot of emotions — getting help to deal with them can make a big difference.

On the same side of the coin, cancer's sensitivity benefits from soft, pampering atmospheres. A trip to the spa can be just what the doctor ordered after a long week or stressful time. While a spa day can be an amazing treat for just about any zodiac sign, cancers can get a much-needed reset from the zen atmosphere of the treatment rooms, steam showers and relaxing scents.

If heading to the spa after your therapy session doesn't do the trick, classic escapism can work well for cancers as well. Cancers may like to curl up with a good book with an enthralling storyline or have a marathon of their favorite movies to detach from their sometimes overwhelming emotions. Cosmopolitan suggests a romantic comedy day where they can kick back, relax and lose themselves in the nostalgia.

Just like their symbol the crab, cancers love and thrive in water. Vogue suggests drawing yourself a bath with lots of Epsom salt and oils to help your mind and body wind down. Try it during a full moon for an extra healing vibe! You can also add crystals, your favorite relaxing music and other sensory items that help you feel your best while you soak. After you've bathed, grab your journal to free-write whatever has been on your mind. Getting it out onto paper without judgment can help you clear your mind and let go of anything holding you back.

Lastly, breathwork is great for cancers because it brings them back to their bodies. By focusing on your inhales and exhales, you'll help alleviate stress while increasing your resistance to daily stressors. 

Take it from a crab, it's better to curl up and take it slow sometimes! Cancers can benefit from doing just that.