What Makes Each Zodiac Sign The Absolute Happiest
Find what makes you happy.
weheartit Happiness means something completely different to everyone. But how do we even become happy to begin with? Do we practice self-care, check our horoscope, or go for a long walk?
Sometimes, happiness comes in small packages. Some people can have their entire day made by getting the chance to pet a puppy on their way to work, or by starting the morning off on a good note by receiving a good morning text from someone special.
Small things like that can definitely make people happy, but does that make them the happiest they can be?
Watch the video below to find out what makes happy people so content with life:
Other people need a little more to make them happy. Maybe their idea of happiness is their significant other planning the most ideal date night. This might include him showing up at your door with your favorite flowers, a dinner at your favorite fancy restaurant, and finishing off the night with a proposal.
They’ve pulled out all the stops and you couldn't imagine a more perfect evening. I think I’d be pretty happy after a night like that, wouldn't you?
Other people may not decide that they're perfectly happy until they feel they have everything they could ever want. This may mean you have finally found your one true love, you've started a family, you have money to support yourself as you desire, and you couldn't imagine things being better. I know if I had all of this, I would consider myself perfectly happy, too.
Will we ever have all of that stuff? We don't know, but we can hope that we will. Do we even need that type of stuff to be perfectly happy? Who knows? Maybe some people do, while others would be happy with much less.
I think it’s safe to say that just about everyone’s ultimate goal is to be happy in life, no matter what that entails. So how do we achieve this ultimate happiness? How do we know when we have achieved it?
Well, while you can't foresee when you will meet the love of your life or settle down with a nice job, two kids, and a dog, we can tell you what makes each zodiac sign happy in life. So, maybe it is that simple. Maybe all you need to be happy in life is these few things determined by astrology.
ARIES (March 21- April 19)
For Aries to be happy in life, she has to be constantly achieving something. A new personal best on her mile time or a new position at her job, which she worked her butt off for. Of course, achievements do not come without challenges, but she openly welcomes all challenges her way. Overcoming them makes her achievements all the more impressive and therefore more enjoyable.
Read: The 13 Brutal Truths About Loving An Aries, As Written By One
TAURUS (April 20 - May 20)
Taurus is happiest when she is being romanced and pampered. Honestly, any form of acknowledgment, whether it be a grand gesture or a simple good morning text message, will plant a smile on her face. The gesture is even more touching to her when it comes from the heart. That means cooking dinner instead of takeout or your signature massage instead of a gift certificate from Groupon.
Read: The 5 Brutal Truths About Loving A Taurus, As Written By One
GEMINI (May 21 - June 20)
Gemini hates to be alone, so it’s safe to say she is at her happiest when she is surrounded by people, even if she doesn't know them all that well. She just loves the chance to put herself out there, get to know new people, and be in the center of the action. She thrives in these situations because she knows that she can make herself comfortable in any situation.
Read: The 13 Brutal Truths About Loving A Gemini, As Written By One
CANCER (June 21 - July 22)
All Cancer needs to be perfectly happy in life is spending quality time with her friends and loved ones. It doesn't have to happen every day, but simply knowing that people are setting aside time to be with her warms her heart. And she’s down to do anything from dinner to bowling. As long as she is spending time with her favorite people, that is all she needs.
Read: The 5 Brutal Truths About Loving A Cancer, As Written By One
LEO (July 23 - August 22)
Leo likes to keep herself busy and there is a reason for that. She absolutely cannot stand downtime or doing nothing. Sure, she enjoys her time alone, but she finds ways to fill it like straightening up or reading a book. She just cannot stand wasted time because to her, it's time she could have spent bettering herself or her life. So all Leo needs is to be constantly doing something worthwhile.
Read: 6 Brutal Truths About Loving A Leo, As Written By One
VIRGO (August 23 - September 22)
Virgo loves to focus her attention on the little things in life. It makes her happiest when she is putting her mind to use. So when Virgo is working on a project or putting her time and effort into problem-solving, she is content. She also loves to learn new things, so if you are trying to make this sign crack a smile, teach her something she hasn't already read in a book.
Read: 7 Brutal Truths About Loving A Virgo (As Written By A Virgo)
LIBRA (September 23 - October 22)
All Libra needs in her life is harmony. When everything is working and flowing together as it should, she is completely happy. What makes her beyond happy, though, is when everyone in her life is getting along. She just can’t stand conflict amongst those she loves because she puts so much time and effort into making sure everyone is content.
Read: 11 Brutal Truths About Loving A Libra, As Written By One
SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21)
What Scorpio needs to be happy is a life full of experience and friends to experience them with. She wants to have tons of memories to look back on that will make her smile and remind her when she has been at her happiest. Even if she goes through long spells of not experiencing anything new, having these memories will last a lifetime.
Read: 14 Brutal Truths About Loving A Scorpio, As Written By One
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 - December 21)
Sagittarius is happy not only when she achieves a goal, but also when she sets a new one. She knows setting a new goal gives her something to work toward and happiness to look forward to in the future. Even if it takes a while to complete her goals, she knows that the hard work and time she's put into them is something to be ecstatic about.
Read: 7 Brutal Truths About Loving A Sagittarius, As Written By One
CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19)
Capricorn likes the idea of being respected and having people look up to her. So what she needs is the knowledge that she is, in fact, both respected by and inspiring people. This is especially true for those she considers loved ones and best friends; she likes being a leader to the people who are important to her.
Read: 7 Brutal Truths About Loving A Capricorn, As Written By One
AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18)
Aquarius loves to help people, so all she needs is people or a program to lend her time to, or a cause to get behind and fight for. She is passionate about what she believes in and will see it through to the end. And once that is over, she will be quick to find her next cause.
Read: 7 Brutal Truths About Loving An Aquarius, As Written By One
PISCES (February 19 - March 20)
The one thing Pisces needs to be happy is a strong support system surrounding her. She is no stranger to the fact that life is hard, and sometimes it’s a lot to go through on your own. But no matter how tough times get, Pisces will be happiest when she is surrounded by the people who she loves, and who love her back.
Read: 7 Brutal Truths About Loving A Pisces, As Written By One
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Kelcey Connors is an English and Communications student at Quinnipiac University. A sister of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, she keeps busy performing with her dance team and working with YourTango. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram: @kelceycee.