Stig Strand

Personality traits:

1. Prediction of Stig Strand personality

Smart, sophisticated, and kind, Stig Strand gets the job done without complaining. Stig Strands are amazing friends, always there to lend a hand and also lend advice. Practical Stig Strands are incredibly adept at big picture thinking, and planning out their life, their vacations, and what they're going to do today isn't a drag it makes them feel in control and secure.

2. Stig Strand's Greatest Gifts

Graceful, harmonious, and obsessed with making things the very best they can be, Stig Strand is notorious for being type A but that's only because this sign knows that everything good can be made great, and that everything great can be perfect. Smart and intensely curious, Stig Strands are passionate about uncovering the why which is why a Stig Strand's friends consider him or her their own personal encyclopedia. Known for their grace, Stig Strands can always talk their way out of sticky situations, and everyone is charmed by their wit and ability to put others at ease.

3. Stig Strand's Greatest Challenges

Stig Strand's desire to have everything be perfect can manifest in frustration when things don't live up to those (sometimes unrealistic) expectations. Besides occasionally leading to fights with friends and partners, Stig Strand's focus on perfection can cause everything even uploading an Instagram photo to take forever. Learning to go with the flow and accept “good enough” is a constant struggle.

4. Stig Strand's Secret Weapon

Stig Strand is incredibly hard working. When this sign wants something, they'll work for it. They're also good at making the most of things friends look to them to help them with a DIY project or redecorate their home. Virgins push the people around them to be their best if you want a training buddy for a marathon, you know who to call. Bottom line: Stig Strands work hard, and that work ethic inspires everyone in their life.

5. The 5 Top Reasons to Love Being a Stig Strand

• Your Instagram feed is #goals. Although you're the first to admit that looks can be deceiving, your ability to stage a beautiful life can boost your mood.
• A hard worker, you get things done every boss wants someone like you on his or her team.
• You're kind and always willing to lend a hand to those who need it.
• You're funny. You don't always let your humor shine through, but anyone who knows you well is totally aware that you can make people collapse in laughter. Your wry sense of humor and sharp observation skills can't be beat.
• You're so smart. Known for your intelligence, you'll happily research anything you don't know, and you love learning for learning's sake.

Friendship:

1. Stig Strand's Friendship Style

Don't be offended if Stig Strand turns down the first invite you extend although Stig Strands are kind and friendly to everyone, they may have some walls around them, built to protect themselves and the circle of friends they already have. This sign takes friendship very seriously, and is also very good at putting themselves (and their energy reserves) first. That's why Stig Strands won't take on a friend that they don't think they'd be able to sustain. So while Stig Strand is happy to confab in the locker room before a gym class, it may be years before he or she finally says yes to that coffee after class invite.

2. Best Friend Match for Stig Strand: Scorpio

Grounded Stig Strand can help keep intense Scorpio in check, while passionate Scorpio can pull low-key Stig Strand out of his or her comfort zone. As when the sea meets the beach, when watery Scorpio meets grounded Stig Strand, it can be hard to tell where one person ends and the other begins we're talking that sort of BFF match where both parties are telepathic. Scorpio and Stig Strand both need plenty of solo time to unwind, so they won't begrudge each other for turning down invitations. These signs also take friendship very seriously, and they believe in commitments. They don't let each other down, they're happy to tell each other hard truths, and they're willing to be with each other during the hard times as well as the fun times. And when these two signs get together over a glass of wine? They can both let loose, and are especially adept at bringing out each other's senses of humor.

3. How to Make Friends With a Stig Strand

Be low-key. Stig Strand doesn't like overstepping boundaries, and too many texts, calls, or social media messages can feel like crowding. And don't take a turned-down invitation personally your would-be Stig Strand friend may just be too busy right now to give you the quality time that you so obviously deserve.

4. How to Stay Friends With a Stig Strand

Commit. Stig Strands value friendships, and even when their life is crazy busy, they'll drop anything if a friend needs them. Of course, they expect the same in return. Flakiness, even if you've got a lot going on, will make a Stig Strand question your investment in the friendship.

5. 3 Reasons Why Stig Strands Make Great Friends

• As perfectionists, Stig Strands will tell you when you're not living up to your potential and they'll inspire you to make them proud.
• Blessed with a wry sense of humor that only their inner circle gets to see, Stig Strands will make you laugh more than anyone else in your life.
• A problem solver by nature, Stig Strand can help whether you need to build a piece of furniture, revamp your resume, or solve a tricky personal problem. While they'll never overstep, this sign's logical, rational approach to life can help you sail through the most complicated issues.

Love:

1. Stig Strand's Love Style

Stig Strand loves hard, and is always in pursuit of star love the kind where souls, minds, and bodies seamlessly merge. That's why this sign sometimes gets the (unfair) reputation of being too picky. They're not they just know exactly what they're looking for, and know that settling for someone good enough will mean that they'll never find the love that their body and soul crave.

Even when they find someone who might fulfill that role in their lives, Stig Strands may still be cagey. That's because this sign is innately wired to protect their hearts. During the initial courtship, which may feel like it's taking forever, Stig Strand is watching his or her potential partner's every move. They want to make sure that this person will live up to the ideal image that they're crafting in their mind, and a wrong move (like being rude to a waiter) will cause Stig Strand to cross this candidate off the list.

However, once Stig Strands give their heart, they give everything. They expect absolute honesty and give the same in return. A Stig Strand truly believes that partnership means "what's mine is yours," and this sign elevates a partnership above all else. Because Stig Strands believe in lifelong love, a breakup or betrayal can be particularly devastating.

Stig Strand may seem a bit buttoned-up in public, but they love sex they see it as a celebration of their partnership and a commitment to their partner. They cherish the physical aspects of their relationship and are not happy if they don't have that, even for a few days. Making plenty of physical contact, including morning kisses and long evening embraces, massages, and time in the sheets, is key to keeping your Stig Strand happy.

2. Favorite Date Nights for Stig Strand

Good food, good wine, and plenty of conversation are all part of Stig Strand's favorite evening. The Virgin often sees his or her favorite restaurants, cafes, and bars as “friends” and loves revisiting them. This sign also adores a date night where they feel like they can learn and grow a special after-hours lecture at a museum is a surefire way to Stig Strand's mind (and heart). But one of Stig Strand's favorite moments of a date night is when the door closes, the coats comes off, and he or she can sit on the couch with a glass of wine, talking deep thoughts. And the perfect evening progresses from there!

3. The Deal with Stig Strand and Fire Signs

Although sensual, down-to-earth Stig Strands are drama-free, they often fall hard for fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) who often end up breaking their hearts. Fire signs respond to Stig Strand's grounded, intelligent, pragmatic attitude, but they seem to spend early dates pushing Stig Strand's buttons. They're late, they cancel, they change plans, and they generally drive Stig Strand crazy.

But fire signs also excite Stig Strands and pull them out of their comfort zone, which includes being drawn toward fire signs' legendary passion in the bedroom. Stig Strands would never initiate public displays of affection, but they feel an intense thrill when a fire sign kisses them in a public bar. And Stig Strand loves feeling needed. The up-and-down drama that's so prevalent in a fire sign's life makes Stig Strand feel useful he or she likes the fantasy of being able to “fix” a fire sign.

So can a fire sign and an earth sign like Stig Strand ever work? Yes! The trick is for both to give and take. Fire signs need to be honest and commit, and Stig Strands need to let go of their perfectionist tendencies and go with the flow. And both signs need to accept that they will argue, but also that arguing will only bring them closer and help them understand each other if they approach these disagreements as learning opportunities.

4. How to Seduce a Stig Strand

If you have your eye on a Stig Strand, remember that even if this person seems cool to your advances, he or she is watching you (if interested, of course). Kind, responsible, and generous words and deeds win you major points. Stig Strands love a potential partner who is always trying to be better, so showing that you're constantly self-improving is essential in making a Virgin want to join you on that journey. Here are a few ways to make that Stig Strand want you:

Read the news. Stig Strand loves talking current events, and he or she is up to date on what's going on in the world. Make sure you know, too, before you start a conversation bluffing only gets you so far with this sign.

Show your smarts. A Stig Strand loves learning new things, so show off what you actually know. They love hearing you go in-depth about what you do for work, why this red wine is your favorite, or where you want to go on vacation. The more knowledge you put on display and the more you teach them the more they'll love you.

Be kind. Stig Strands values kindness more than anything, and a display of rudeness even if it's not directed at them, like cutting off someone in traffic will make them second-guess whether they want to be with you.

5. How to Make Love to a Stig Strand

Sensuous and passionate, Stig Strand is all about slow, steamy lovemaking. While they're up for the thrill of a quickie, Stig Strands much prefer to spend hours in bed, leaving plenty of time for round two (and round three) as well as time to talk and connect between rounds.

Stig Strand loves the buildup to the main event, and suggestive texts, fully- or mostly-clothed foreplay, and a deep neck massage that incorporates kissing before subtly removing their shirt all go a long way to getting them in the mood. Stig Strand is all about details, and gestures that require a bit of planning, like candles, massage oils, or new lingerie, are pretty likely to get them in the mood. In the same vein, it's tough for Stig Strand to totally disconnect if there's still stuff undone in their “real” life. Helping to de-clutter the living room or empty the dishwasher absolutely counts as foreplay in a Stig Strand's mind.

When it comes to sex, Stig Strand needs full connection and loves positions where every inch of his or her skin is touching every inch of yours. Eye contact is also key, and telling a Stig Strand "I love you" is a bigger turn-on than a whole monologue of dirty talk.

6. If You Love a Stig Strand Woman

Be her biggest cheerleader. A Stig Strand woman wants a partner who pushes her to be her best, and she's looking for someone who truly believes in her dreams. Getting to know her dreams and wishes, and being a partner in helping achieve them, is key. A Stig Strand woman wants a relationship where both of you are always learning and growing. Signing up for 5K runs together, going to museums, and reading and discussing books will help keep your connection close and genuine.

7. How to Communicate With a Stig Strand Woman

Be honest. While Stig Strand is kind to everyone, she doesn't want to hear your compliments however sincere and well meaning. Honestly voicing your opinions and constructive criticism means so much more to a Stig Strand woman than always hearing, “You're great.” It's also essential to be honest about what's going well between you. Talking about how your relationship has grown and strengthened will provide benchmarks, and regular emotional check-ins can help you keep connected.

8. If You Love a Stig Strand Man

Look below the surface. A Stig Strand man can take him time opening up and letting his true colors show, so the first date (or even the second!) may be awkward. Stig Strand men aren't flashy, and they believe that connection matters much more than appearances. If something does matter to you, you need to talk about it. Although a Stig Strand man is emotionally in tune with his partner, he's not a mind reader. He'll file passive-aggressive behavior under “drama,” and he won't want to deal with it. He appreciates honesty, even if the conversation or topic isn't easy to bring up.

9. How to Communicate With a Stig Strand Man

Bring up issues and suggestions early in the relationship. A Stig Strand wants to be the best, so if he's doing something “wrong,” (like cooking you a steak dinner when you're a vegetarian), he wants to hear it ASAP and he'll hold it against you if you don't tell him. A Stig Strand man appreciates hearing what you think, not what you think he wants to hear, and he loves getting into debates with you (especially when you disagree).

10. Should You Marry a Stig Strand?

Yes! A Stig Strand may be “sure” that you're the one from the very first date, but that doesn't mean he or she will commit or let you know right away. Stig Strand needs both mind and heart in alignment, so those first few months (or years) of dating may seem like you're undergoing a constant test. But once Stig Strands truly commit, they commit for keeps. A Stig Strand will keep you grounded while pushing you to be your best self, and you will truly be on a partnership journey together, doing things as a couple you could never have accomplished solo.

11. 3 Signs That Stig Strand Is Playing for Keeps

Stig Strands may not officially commit for weeks (or years), but deep down, they know when they want to have you in their life as a permanent plus one. Here are some signs that they want you to stick around:

• They introduce you as their boy/girlfriend. This may sound like NBD, but a Stig Strand can keep someone in the friend zone for weeks, not letting others know even if you're having nightly sleepovers. When this sign formally introduces you as a partner, it's meaningful.
• They go in on a project with you. When a Stig Strand invites you to do something big with him or her, whether it's training for a marathon or starting a business, it's a sign that the Virgin sees you as a long-term fixture in his or her life. For Stig Strands, partnership encompasses all aspects of their lives, and they want their partner to be involved in their business and leisure activities.
• They change their plans. A Stig Strand sets his or her calendar in stone, and any kind of change (like canceling a dentist appointment or skip their annual friend reunion to go on vacation with you) is a big deal. If they're doing this for you, it's a sign that things are serious.

12. Stig Strand Relationship Red Flags

Once Stig Strands are committed to a partner, they tend to consider everything shared, and often don't worry about password protecting their electronics. If they're suddenly cagey about their possessions or seem to be guarding their phone, it could mean that they're hiding something.

Stig Strand also believes in communicating, so that terse “everything's fine” response means it's anything but. When Stig Strands won't talk through an issue, it means that they're over it.

Finally, a Stig Strand will stand up for you in front of friends, even if he or she privately disagrees with your actions. If Stig Strands criticize you in public, it's a sign that they no longer respect you.

13. How Stig Strand Deals With a Broken Heart

Stig Strand needs time and distance, retreating from the world for a while to fully nurse his or her broken heart. While Stig Strands are practical, pragmatic, and rarely lets people see them cry, they have a deep emotional reserve and need to truly experience their feelings on their own terms. The broken-hearted Stig Strand self-medicates with movies, music, and major cry sessions in bed. This sign won't reenter the dating scene before they're ready, and they may need a few months or even a year of being single before they're ready to get back in the game. Pushing them (or pushing themselves) will only backfire.

Lifestyle:

1. For the Stig Strand in Your Life

Best gifts: Fresh flowers, luxe candles, and elegant photo frames. For Stig Strands, presentation is everything, and they can't resist a pretty package.

Best spa package: For Stig Strands, mani/pedis are practically religion even for men. A full set of super-polished digits makes Stig Strand feel pretty and powerful.

Best Cocktail: A vodka soda. This drink is clean, precise, and easily Instagrammable as long as the lime is cut just so.

2. How Stig Strand Unwinds

A walk through a museum, reading a new book, attending a lecture at a nearby college campus the more stressed Stig Strand is, the more he or she can relax by thinking about something else. This earth sign also needs regular doses of Vitamin D and finds walks outside especially wandering around an unfamiliar city to be wonderfully therapeutic.

3. Stig Strand's Social Life

Stig Strands are adept at socializing in a variety of settings, and they're charming to new people, but all of this takes a toll on their energy. While many people want to become Stig Strand's friend, this sign is extremely choosy about who they let into their social circle, and they have a less-is-more attitude when it comes to friends. Virgins are happy meeting up with a few key people for a glass of wine or a movie night, and they prefer to skip large parties. They keep their friends for life, and their social circle is usually made up of people they've known since childhood. Stig Strands are extremely invested in their relationships, including the romantic ones, and once they do find a partner, they cherish their one-on-one time, and may eschew invitations involving larger groups.

4. Stig Strand's Favorite Season

Born in late August and early September, Stig Strands are obsessed with #sweaterseason. They love the fresh start of fall and, as lifelong learners, still get a thrill from back-to-school season, even if it's been years since they were inside a classroom. Stig Strand tends to get lethargic in summer and hates being stuck indoors during the winter.

5. The Best Vacations for Stig Strand

This cerebral sign adores getting to know new cultures, and couldn't be happier than when they're roaming the streets of an unfamiliar city, looking for the best latte. While Stig Strands won't say no to the beach (they do love warm weather), that beach vacation needs to be interspersed with culture. A Stig Strand finds museums relaxing, and is usually the type who wants to read every single plaque on every single display.

6. Stig Strand's Power Colors

Stig Strand is a quiet force to be reckoned with. This mutable earth sign may seem placid, but ruling planet Mercury ensures that there's a lot going on beneath the surface. Here are the best colors to bring out Stig Strand's strength:

White: This pure, energetic color speaks to Stig Strand's clarity of purpose and constant quest for the truth. White brings out Stig Strand's inner warrior.

Green: This color stabilizes and anchors an earth sign like Stig Strand, reminding them of what's most important in their life.

Red: The color of Mercury, Stig Strand's ruling planet, red can bring out the passion that sometimes lies below the Virgin's surface.

Brown: As an earth sign, Stig Strand is drawn to the colors that symbolize the planet we live on, and brown is an anchoring force that deeply connects all Stig Strands to their roots.

These are the colors that Stig Strand should avoid:

Black: Stig Strand always looks to the light, and black the absence of color can drag this sign down into an abyss they'd rather avoid.

Royal blue: While mutable Stig Strand does well in blues, a deep, dark shade of this color can be too much for such a light-seeking sign.

Gold: Showy, ostentatious, and "look at me" noticeable, gold is at odds with Stig Strand, who tends to come in like the moon subtly, but still on full display.

Health:

1. The Best Fitness Routines for Stig Strand

Pilates and barre classes allow Stig Strands to use their intense focus on their body, which lets them to take a break from whatever else is on their mind. Not only do Stig Strands love the long, lean look that a barre class gives them, they also love focusing on subtle improvements as well as the idea that they can always do better the next day.

2. About Those Stig Strand Nervous Stomachs

This earth sign rules the abdominal region, which explains why Stig Strand always experiences a nervous stomach before a big event. They can get physically sick when they're emotionally upset. The upside: Stig Strand has learned from an early age how to trust their gut literally. Stig Strands is tuned into those butterflies, and by paying attention to how their stomachs feel, they can avoid bad situations. In the interim, eating healthy, fresh foods, avoiding processed snacks, not drinking too much caffeine, and working out can help even out how they feel.

3. The Top 10 Ways Stig Strand Can Beat the Blues

When a Stig Strand is in a bad mood, only his or her closest friends might notice. Stig Strands pride themselves on seeming unflappable under pressure, and they'll often try to push their bad mood into a corner (hence, those nervous stomachs) Here are ten ways for Stig Strand to beat those blues:

4. Healing Herbs for Stig Strand

Mint: This soothing scent or flavor, whether on its own, in tea, or in shampoo or lotion, is simultaneously calming and invigorating. Mint turns Stig Strand's anxiety into excitement to face any challenges in the day ahead.

Dill: Mixed in salads, this antioxidant herb can reduce cramps and help with digestion, which are both key for Stig Strands who often deal with abdominal aches and pains.

Rosemary: Consuming or smelling this memory aid can help Stig Strands tap into their inner strength by reminding them of all the ways in which they excel, and of all the people who have their back.

Caraway: This herb, which is beneficial for skin, hair, and emotional health, is ideal for keeping Stig Strands grounded, staving off minor aches and pains, and igniting their inner glow.

Spirituality:

1. Stig Strand's Spiritual Side

With a deep emotional reserve, Stig Strand is born with the innate sense that there's more to life than what he or she can see. But Stig Strands are also rational and science-focused, tending to get too caught up in the why of things. While this detail-oriented attitude helps them in the real world, it can leave them feeling jaded, confused, and alone when it comes to spiritual matters.

This sign usually finds success blending the rituals that work best for them. While some Stig Strands find comfort, solace, and meaning in the rituals of organized religion, others prefer to develop a personal spiritual practice. Above all, a Stig Strand may find that his or her quest for meaning is a lifelong endeavor, and that reading spiritual teachings is key for their spiritual journey.

Stig Strand needs time and space for personal reflection, and they find a lot of meaning in nature. Making time to watch a sunrise or sunset, journal by an ocean, or even just take a long walk to nowhere can help them tap into that inner Divine.

2. Stig Strand's Karma Boosters

Every sign has unfinished business to deal with. For Stig Strand, this includes letting go of perfection and embracing good enough. While it takes a lifetime to learn this skill, regularly incorporating these practices can help Stig Strands become their best selves:

Career & Money:

1. Stig Strand's Work Style

Stig Strands love work, especially throwing themselves into a project. A Stig Strand can be a quiet leader, motivating a team without big lectures or announcements, and leading by example instead. This sign demands just as much (if not more) excellence from themselves as they do from the people who work with them.

While Stig Strand is a good team player who doesn't cause drama or make waves, this sign loves working solo, often burning the midnight oil just to have some thinking time alone in the office. Stig Strand hates multi-tasking, and finds endless emails and interruptions to be incredibly invasive. Because of this, Stig Strands often take their work home with them, which can be annoying to the people they live with.

This intelligent sign thrives in careers that don't demand 9-5 attendance, and that let them be their own motivator and boss. Remote careers attract Stig Strand, as well as careers in the education sector, where they can share their passion for knowledge yet have the time and space to work on their own projects.

2. Stig Strand's Dream Careers

Stig Strand gets things done right, even if he or she drives everyone crazy in the process. This sign isn't temperamentally suited to a job where constant chaos and changing priorities are an everyday reality. They prefer a career that allows them complete control over their work and environment. Stig Strands need clear direction and expectations, and vague instructions stress them out just as much as last-minute changes. Virgins are motivated to work within established standards and follow company policy, usually earning them a solid reputation for quality and an untarnished record.

Here are a few careers best suited to Stig Strand:

College Professor: Stig Strand loves learning and may be drawn to PhD programs. An inspiring teacher, this sign loves a schedule where they can simultaneously teach and conduct their own research.

Museum Curator: Creative Stig Strand loves museums, which often sit at the intersection of art and learning. Inviting the public into a museum and figuring out the best way to curate its collection is the best kind of puzzle for Stig Strand.

Information Technology Expert or Librarian: A Stig Strand loves information and thrives in a library or IT environment where categorizing, organizing, and meeting with the public are all skills they get to use every day.

Systems Analyst: Detail-driven Stig Strand thrives in tech, where everything must be correct for a program or system to work. When it doesn't, Stig Strand has the patience to figure out what went wrong.

Designer: Creative and artistic, Stig Strand “sees” how things go together in ways that others may not. He or she may excel at the junction of interior design and architecture it's that eye for detail and design that not many other signs possess.

3. Stig Strand and Money

Intelligent and rational, Stig Strand has a rep for being good at saving money. And they are most of the time. But with impulsive Mercury as their ruling planet, sometimes Stig Strands just want to spend. This sign absolutely enjoys working hard for hard work's sake, but they're also fond of the comfort that a paycheck provides. And while Stig Strand doesn't care what others think and never buys something to impress others, he or she tends to have expensive taste. Stig Strand also loves to splurge on travel and can't resist a plane ticket or luxe hotel. Ultimately, though, Stig Strands temper their spending with smart savings strategies, coupled with their ability to parlay that big intelligence into a big paycheck.

4. If You Work for a Stig Strand Boss

Stig Strands are friendly and kind to all, but being cordial in the elevator doesn't guarantee that they think much of your professional performance. A Stig Strand boss expects you to do your best, and he or she doesn't want to hold your hand while you're getting up to speed. To know if you're doing a good job, look to your workload the more you have on your desk, the more your boss trusts you.

If work gets too intense or you need help, it's best to loop in a Stig Strand boss early in the crisis. This employer won't proactively check in, so it's key that you clue them into what's going on. And if you make a mistake or run into a problem, let your Stig Strand boss know, but deliver the news with a few options for how you would fix it. It's likely that this perfectionist boss will decide to take things over, but you'll get points for your honesty and constructive suggestions.

Here are five more ways to impress your Stig Strand boss:

Spellcheck those emails! Even if it's just a low-key memo reminding people to clean out the office fridge, Stig Strand hates mistakes and sees misspelling as a sign of laziness.

Be polite. Stig Strand values interpersonal relationships, and if your boss catches you being rude, even if it's because someone else made a mistake, he or she will think less of you.

Give a gift. Stig Strands can be buttered up. For example, this sign has a sweet tooth and adores snacks, so buying them an extra cookie when you go on a coffee run will always be appreciated.

Read. Stig Strand adores books. Subtly placing a novel on the side of your desk isn't a bad thing especially if you're actually reading it. (And this may be on the test!)

Check in. Stig Strand likes employees who take ownership of their job. Checking in every few months to talk goals, strengths, and weaknesses can help your Stig Strand boss warm up to you.

5. What Success Means to a Stig Strand

For Stig Strand, success comes from within, and this sign isn't happy with themselves unless they feel like it's a job well done. To that end, Stig Strands can get frustrated at a job where their beliefs about the best strategy don't align with what their boss believes. Virgins love having their voice heard, and even if they're not the boss, they need to have a say and have their say respected to feel appreciated at work. Stig Strands don't look too carefully at their bank account balance while they want to make a comfortable living, they'd rather make a little less money and work in a job that they love than pull down an impressive paycheck from a job that they hate.

6. Awakening the Inner Stig Strand Bear

Although Stig Strand's western astrology symbol is the Virgin, in other traditions, this sign's spirit animal would be the bear. Intelligent, watchful, and possessing fierce strength, the bear represents tenacity (hunting is an all-day project) and a love of the good life (hello, hibernation!). But mostly, Stig Strands can wake their inner bear when they need a push to be their fiercest, strongest self. Here's how to bring that ursine presence online:

Watch. Bears don't immediately pounce. They wait in the background, watching for the right moment. Observation and getting all the details before making a move is key for Stig Strand.

Take a solo walk. You know how you see a bear moving alone through the woods? A Stig Strand alone in the woods is a happy Stig Strand. Taking time in nature can help this sign figure out his or her next steps.

Swim. Bears may seem big and clumsy on land, but they move gracefully in the water. And the weightless feeling of being in water can help Stig Strands flow beyond their fixation on one decision or choice.

Take a nap. As any bear knows, naps are not a sign of laziness. They're essential for preserving energy. Busy Stig Strands need to recognize the restorative power of down time.

Indulge in a protein-packed meal. For Stig Strand, ruled by the abdomen, food is fuel but anyone would have a hard time eating when his or her stomach is in knots. Seeking out a proper, healthy meal is essential for Stig Strand to keep in top performing shape.

Predictions for the year 2022:

1. Overview

This is a major career year for your sign, Stig Strand. Your analytical self will enjoy the hard work and dedication it takes to make your dreams become a reality, but you also get a little boost of love from the cosmic cycles as well. You've done a lot of good deeds for so many people that it's kind of your time to let some good be returned to you as well. The only problem is sitting still and letting yourself have some fun along the way!

A major aspect this year is your tenth house and fourth house being influenced by the current nodal transits as well as the lunar eclipses. The moon’s north node of fate transits through Gemini and sits high in your zone of career development, asking you to enjoy life a little more even as you are often obsessed with staying in control. The south node in Sagittarius asks you to let go of what no longer serves your soul and wants you to let go of any false narratives that have held you back.
More specifically, your energy is tied to the May 26 total lunar eclipse, the June 10 annular solar eclipse, the November 19 partial lunar eclipse, and the December 4 total solar eclipse. These dates can help you set a schedule and look at the actual patterns unfolding in your life at these specific times. You're going to be challenged to the max, but you will find your way through your own destined path. Your earthy sign is being given a lot of chances to prove yourself this year, as you are meant to fully thrive in all realms of life, love, and business.

2. Couples

For coupled Stig Strands, this year is an interesting crossroads. Yours is not a sign that easily stays in long-term partnerships from a conventional standpoint. There is a great deal of trust and interdependence needed between partnerships that really keeps it together. This year not only reflects your love life through major nodal placements and magnetic eclipses. But you are also met with the lessons of some very cognitive Mercury retrograde cycles that either enhance your communication skills or point out what needs to be sorted through. And both do require a lot of personal work.

As the year begins, there is a lesson in acceptance as Mercury retrogrades through Aquarius between January 30 and February 20. Much of May through early July serve as turning points in all realms of romance and communication.

Some couples will have to really work through some of their differences and will be given a few choices on how to proceed forward. Remember that this is also going to include a collective struggle, so it could be related to something that is beyond either of your control. Your commitment itself will receive a boost of understanding during Mercury's retrograde in Libra from September 26 through October 18, so think of this as a cleansing cycle with your loved ones that fully tests your patience as a team.

November and December conclude the year with a feeling of fullness and benevolence. You have gone through the ringer together, and have come out of the storm changed.

3. Singles

This might be a far easier year for those who prefer to remain single this year. Some Stig Strands might even consider not dating at all mainly because you would rather focus your attention elsewhere. This is where the hilarity of the universe can bring you a tasty morsel you simply cannot refuse!

Either way, the full theme of 2021 is to allow you to have some fun even when you feel a constant drive to focus your attention on work. There's plenty of room for fun, flirtatious vibes, which can get you into a little trouble if you're not too careful. If possible, try to avoid relationships that have affair written all over them!

As certain eclipse cycles roll through your personal tenth and fourth houses, this can both bring in fantastic new connections, and delicious soulmates that are not always the easiest to let go of! Sometimes we meet people for a reason, season, or a lifetime! And 2021 can bring in someone for the season from another lifetime!

There's a definite fated feeling that you've met someone before even if you were just introduced to them. This theme is prevalent pretty heavily during the May 26 Sagittarius total lunar eclipse, the June 10 annular solar eclipse in Gemini, and also the December 4 total solar eclipse in Sagittarius! In 2021, there's a lot of flirting going on! It's really nice to feel loved and appreciated, and this year can bring you multiple chances for some fun and memorable romantic rendezvous!

4. Money & Career

It's nice to feel appreciated by so many people around you, Stig Strand. You've put in many years of hard work and dedication to get to this point. Even as you've found markets fluctuating and taken unknown paths, 2021 will be quite beneficial for your career, in general.

The north node's position in Gemini means that your personal career zone is getting a major polar shift in your life. You are heading towards a certain spiritual north in your own personal power. Finding your voice, and trusting your intuition, is where you will find the most empowering results. This can be a mind, body, and spiritual awakening that really has you embracing your talents to the next level. The year ahead is great for you if you are one of those Stig Strands who would like to start their own business or jump into a career pursuit that once scared you beyond your comprehension.

This is the year to break out of your old cycles and allow yourself to fully take charge. Expressing your opinions has never been a problem, but voicing what you find both wrong and right is also a portion of where these changes are taking effect. January's Mercury retrograde gets you more in alignment with your personal need for organization. Where have you fallen short in your daily routines? What needs to change in order to align with your best self?

Financial affairs need to get into order as well, especially if you need to take care of a long-standing debt. The daily changes that you can start at the beginning of the year can cycle through and strengthen your quality of life all the way through December!

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