Which Fall Activity You Should Try, Based on Your Sun Sign

We've talked a little bit about the Moon sign in astrology, and how it represents your emotional responses and intuition. The Sun sign, on the other hand, signifies something very different. When you hear about your "zodiac sign" or "star sign," what people are referring to is actually your Sun sign, the constellation near which the Sun was placed at the moment of your birth. So why do we often use the Sun to represent you in your birth chart? Well, many people identify strongly with their Sun sign because the Sun represents your identity, your sense of self, your self-expression, and your will. While these aspects of your life aren't necessarily the deep-down, nitty-gritty parts of you that make you who you are (for that, we have to take into account ALL of the other celestial bodies), they are very good surface-level factors of how you show up in the world.

Another signification of the Sun is play. Much like self-expression, play and fun are ways to embody your true nature in a light-hearted, public way alongside your friends and family. That's why looking at the Sun sign is a great tool for deciding upon ways to spend your leisure time!

With that in mind, here are some cozy, fall-focused ways to pass the time this autumn, based on your Sun sign.

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Aries: Have a Bonfire

Hot, fiery Aries will LOVE a good fall bonfire. Aries Suns are also known to enjoy working up a sweat from time to time, so bonus points if the bonfire is proceeded by a physical activity, like chopping wood or raking leaves. Pull out all the stops with some spicy fall cocktails and you have yourself an Aries-approved gathering.

Cancer: Go Gardening and Harvesting

Cancers love cultivating something from start-to-finish, seeing their creations grow and thrive. This is why many Cancers enjoy gardening, building, and DIYing—and fall is the perfect time to do all of the above. If you already have a garden, now's the time to enjoy the fruits of your labor and get it ready for next spring. Pluck ripe tomatoes, prune your basil plants, and make a delicious salad with everything you've grown. Don't have a green thumb yet? You can have a similar experience by picking pumpkins from your local pumpkin patch.

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Libra: Go Apple Picking

The sign of Libra is associated with beauty, and you know what else are? Apples! Since Libras are known to be social butterflies, grab your bestie or your SO and head to your local orchard for a day spent sampling fruit, holding hands, and admiring the gorgeous fall scenery.

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Capricorn: Play in the Leaves

Capricorns can be serious folks. They like to prepare, plan, and do the long-term work so they can reap all kinds of rewards later. In autumn, that means winterizing your home and raking leaves so you won't run into any issues come wintertime. But since those aren't really "leisure" activities, you'd do well to enjoy yourself a bit! Play, frolic, make forts, and generally enjoy the leaves like you did when you were a little kid (since Cap is also associated with the passing of time, this makes perfect sense).

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