As the world continues to grapple with the havoc wreaked by the novel coronavirus, dealing with self-isolation and lockdown is yet another challenge, While some are choosing to bake banana bread and whipping a chocolate cake from scratch, others are choosing to lay low and soldier on. Since we are living in difficult and unusual circumstances, it is important to put on the game face instead of sulking in one corner of the room (although, it may also prove helpful sometimes.)

To make things easier, we have listed tips to sail through this period of lockdown as per your zodiac sign. These social distancing tips may be quite useful to survive this testing period without losing your mind. You can thank us later!

The fire sign of the zodiac may find it increasingly frustrating to stay cooped up inside the house. After all, the outgoing sun sign does not like the idea of staying confined in one place for too long. Take our advice and dedicate an hour for a high-intensity workout within the comfort of your home. It will help you channelize all the pent up energy and keep you in high spirits.

For the humble Taurus not being able to enjoy their favourite cuisine may be a bit of bummer as they love to enjoy the comforts of the world. So, if you missing out on your pre-corona luxurious life, we know what you can do to feel better. Take out an hour for a little self-care (whether it is for your skin, body or hair) and dig out new recipes from the internet. Once you settle down with a glass of wine (even cold coffee would do) and an appetising plate of your favourite cuisine, you will definitely feel much better. After all, it is all about the little things in life.

The firecracker Gemini is a people’s person and thrives in a company. As a result, the isolation can be especially harder on this air sign. Since, you are not used to being on your own for such a long duration of time, picking up hobbies to enhance your already amazing communication skills can be an excellent option. The internet is flooded with a variety of communication courses including public speaking and content writing. You should also try and stay in touch with your friends through video callings and messages.

The sensitive and emotional Cancer may not do well without its support system aka family and friends. The brooding nature of this water sign can make it prone to over analyzing and overthinking the ongoing circumstances. We encourage you to stay in touch with the people you love through timely video calls, messages and even by sharing memes. You can also take out some team to play online games like Ludo and UNO with your friends to stay connected with your people.

The king of the zodiac sign doesn’t do too well without an audience to display its grandeur. With no spotlight to shine, it may be difficult for Leo to stay in isolation and away from the limelight. Our advice? You can utilise this time to harness your blogging skills and maybe build a social media page for your hobby. Moreover, since you are so used to living the King size, the lockdown might be an ideal time to pamper yourself and spend a little time on self-care. You can also enjoy the reruns of your favourite sitcoms and cartoons and enjoy a hearty laugh!

The perfectionist of the zodiac sign is so used to working in a fixed routine that a drastic change like the lockdown can throw their life off the track. So, we not only suggest making a routine that works for you but also ensure that you include some leisure time and a self-care break in the same. Since you are so used to working hard and perfecting things, you may end up exhausting yourself really quickly. Make sure you get your daily dose of exercise, no matter how busy you are.

The lockdown can be worse for the freedom-loving Libra as being an air sign it enjoys the fluidity of life. So, if you feel the lockdown is weighing you down, we suggest digging in to find new songs and music albums to enjoy during those long hours of lockdown. If shopping is your therapy, you may start adding little things you enjoy in your online cart and order the same once the lockdown lifts a bit.

The emotionally intense and mysterious Scorpio doesn't actually need to surround itself with a crowd to function. Infact, they are known to do well in their own company and thrive in isolation. In case, you get bored with spending so much time with all by yourself, there are also murder mysteries, thrillers and psychological shows to keep you entertained.

The adventurous Sagittarius craves freedom in all aspects of life and staying cooped up in one place is not exactly its forte. This is why finding an outlet for their social needs is extremely important. Our advice? From developing new skills, languages or renewing old hobbies, now is the time to pay attention to your excellent communication skills Saggi! So,whether you are thinking of writing poems, blogging or even doing an Instagram live on your two cents about the lockdown, the stage is all yours.