Body Language Secrets You Need to Know!

Being an avid reader, I am always looking for interesting things to read such as stuff going on in sports or business or self-improvement articles on subjects ranging from meditation to body language secrets.  I often find good articles on my iPad by using Flipboard, which is an app that aggregates stories from sources all over the internet under different topics.

The quality of the articles is usually quite good, but the odd time an article will come up related to astrology, such as one that caught my eye the other day:

‘When You are Going to Get Lucky This Month Based on Your Zodiac Sign’

Damn, They Got Me Again!

Even though I knew it was complete bullcrap, my curiosity got the best of me and I opened the article to see what these rocket scientists had to say.  It’s like a train wreck, sometimes you just can’t help but look.

So, I scanned down to Aries, which is my sign (FYI, my birthday is coming up, April 13^th – hint, hint).

Hmmm…according to this amazingly credible article, it said I was going to ‘get lucky’ on the 10^th.  Awesome!

As much as we all know astrology is a bunch of made up nonsense, we still read it.

So, I figured ‘screw it’, why not throw my hat into the ring and write a self-improvement related astrology blog post?  Besides, it’s always good to have a Plan B if the whole circus career doesn’t work out.

What Qualifications Do I Have to Be an Astrologist?

You are probably wondering what qualifications I have that certify me to write a blog post on astrology.

Well, I will have you know that I possess the three main prerequisites needed to be an astrologist:

(1)   I have a heartbeat.

(2)   I am pretty good at making up crap that reasonably intelligent people may believe.

(3)   Lastly, as previously mentioned, I belong to one of the signs of the zodiac myself.

“What the hell does astrology have to do with self-improvement?” you ask.

Nothing, absolutely nothing at all.

But I wanted to do a post on something many people want to know more about – body language secrets.  And I figured writing it in the form of horoscopes would be more entertaining than the usual boring body language secrets article.

So, please join me as I embark on this new journey as an astrologer.

I now proudly present you with a blog post on body language secrets based on your Zodiac sign.

How to Optimize Your Body Language Using This Post

Just a quick note before we begin.  You may find that the body language secrets under your sign don’t apply to you at all.  That’s ok, that is how astrology works.  You simply need to scan the other signs, find stuff that applies to you and then put it into practice, or use it to help a friend or family member with their body language by sharing these body language secrets with them.

Ok, here we go…

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

I realize you are prone to stress Taurus, but biting your nails is a dead giveaway that you are insecure and feeling discomfort.  Besides, having chewed up nails is also not very attractive.  So, ditch the nail-biting!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

We all know you are a gentle soul Gemini, but that ‘dead fish’ handshake has got to go. Having a good handshake is important to make a good first impression. But you don’t want to crush their hand either.  A good, firm handshake is all you need.

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Cancer, you are somewhat suspicious and insecure by nature.  So, you need to make an extra effort to keep your hands out of your pockets or under the table.  I’m not accusing you of playing ‘pocket pool’, but having your hands in your pockets is a big no-no because it makes you look unconfident and makes a negative impression.

Leo (July 23-August 22)

Your arrogance gets the best of you sometimes Leo.  We all know you have a lot to say, (sometimes too much) but try to be more focused on what the other person is saying rather than what you have to say.

Virgo (August 23-September 22)

You can be a little shy sometimes Virgo, which may cause you to not make eye contact.  However, not looking someone in the eye is not a ‘good look’.  Looking people in the eye projects confidence and makes them feel like they are the only person in the world. But don’t stare like a creep, instead aim for looking them in the eye 50-60% of the time.

Libra (September 23-October 22)

You are naturally a confident person, so I am a bit surprised that you don’t take up more space as you sit all bunched up.  By leaning back a bit and taking up more space when you sit, you will feel and appear more confident.

Scorpio (October 23-November 21)

Being easily distracted is something that you struggle with, and sometimes it causes you not to face people directly when you are in their presence.  The direction your feet are pointing (like away from who you are talking to) can be a subconscious signal regarding what you are interested in.  So, make sure your body is aligned with theirs.

Sagittarius (November 22-December 21)

Being impatient is your kryptonite Sagittarius, which must be because you like to travel (what does being impatient have to do with traveling?  Who knows, but it sure sounds astrological).  You need to be extra aware not to fidget or move too fast, or touch your face because it makes you look nervous.  Slow, controlled movements are best, but not like a robot. Also, slow down your walk by taking good-sized strides.

Capricorn (December 22-January 19)

Sometimes you can feel a bit insecure, so standing with your arms crossed just accentuates that trait.  It makes you look a bit defensive and closed off.  Instead, stand with good posture, never cross your arms or put your hands in your pockets, keep them at your sides or on your lap.

Aquarius (January 20-February 18)

I get it Aquarius, you are known to run from emotional expression.  However, you have a great smile, so it wouldn’t hurt you to show it off more.  A smile projects warmth and confidence and will make you seem more trustworthy.  And who knows, you might just make someone’s day in the process. But no fake smiles! Make sure the corners of your mouth come up causing wrinkles around your eyes, not just out like a fake smile.

Pisces (February 19-March 20)

Compassionate, gentle, and intuitive are three things you are known for Pisces.  You can leverage those traits and quickly build rapport using the ‘eye flash’, which is a quick raising of the eyebrows usually paired with a smile.  It is a good non-verbal way to communicate a positive reaction.  Don’t do it more than once though or you will look super weird.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

Your body language is amazing, keep doing what you are doing, these body language secrets probably won’t help you!  (I just told you I was an Aries – what did you expect me to say here?).  Ok, ok – Aries, you can sometimes be overconfident, so try to gesture with your palms up more, it will make you appear to be more honest and trustworthy.

That’s it for my big astrological debut, what do you guys think?  Please go easy on me, I’m still trying to get the hang of it!

On a serious note, hopefully, you learned some new body language secrets or were at least refreshed on some you already knew.

So, did I get lucky?

Before we go, you may be wondering if I ‘got lucky’ on the 10^th.  Well, unfortunately, the 10^th came and went and sadly…I didn’t get lucky.

Just as I was about to throw in the towel and quickly starting to lose faith in astrology, I picked up my wallet. When I opened it up, the unused condom that was sitting there gave me a sarcastic smirk, but then I noticed a lottery ticket sitting beside it.

Oh yeah, that’s right I bought a lottery ticket on the 10^th.  So, I immediately went online and checked the numbers.

Well butter my butt and call me a biscuit…I won $20.

Hey – I guess I did get lucky on the 10^th!

Hmmm, maybe there is something to this astrology stuff after all…

Until next time, keep gazing at the stars, uncross those arms, and as always…PYMFP!

-Rick

Use It or Lose It:

Some ways you can improve your body language:

  Stop biting your nails when you get nervous.
  Use a good firm handshake to make a positive first impression.
  Keep your hands out of your pockets and at your side or on your lap.
  Be focused on what the other person is saying rather than on yourself.
  Look people in the eye, aim for 50-60% of the time, but don’t stare like a creep.
  Take up space and lean back when sitting to project more confidence.
  Face the person when you are talking to them, make sure your body is pointed in their direction.
  Don’t fidget. Slow down your movements, your walk and your rate of speech.
  Uncross your arms and keep them at your side.
  Smile – but genuine smiles only, fake ones are easy to spot.
  Use the ‘eye flash’ to non-verbally communicate a positive reaction.
  Gesturing with your palms up makes you look more honest and trustworthy.

When to Use These Body Language Secrets

  Always – good body language is important for making good first impressions and when dealing with others in general. And many times, the body controls the mind, so it helps get you in a good, confident state.

What Do You Think?

Do I have a future career as an astrologer? There are obviously many more components of good body language – what are some other body language secrets that you think are important?

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