Lisa Marie Presley doesn't do yoga - she prefers to get her
exercise by biting the hell out of her fingernails.
But according to Anita Ryan, from Goddess.com.au, Presley
would find a whole new world of soul-satisfying fitness if she
were to take heed of her goddess birth sign.
"Lisa Marie was born under the sign of Hathor, mother
of gypsies and patron of dancers," says Ryan, who devised
the Goddess Fitness Plan.
"Hathor is wild and free and able to flaunt
traditional rules. In doing so she can transform herself from
a woman crippled with anxiety to a wondrous being of love and
light."
Because of this, Lisa Marie is best suited to more
avant-garde exercise regimes and unique sports to keep her
motivated.
"The answer to which exercise you are born to love is
in your goddess birth sign," says Ryan.
"Once you know which goddess energy resonates
strongest in you, you can then enhance these strengths to
achieve the ultimate balance in spiritual and physical
fitness."
Goddess birth signs are similar to astrology in that they
define who you are and what your life purpose may be.
"Depending on when you were born, the seasons,
elements and even the time of day influence your personality
and your choices in life," says Ryan.
This means that anyone born in the phase of the volcano
goddess Pele, for example, will have lots of energy to burn.
"Madonna is obviously a Pele girl in that she never
sits still - even well into her 40s she maintains a punishing
exercise regime," Ryan explains.
Everything you do, say or eat can be traced back to your
goddess archetype. So empower your inner goddess with the best
workout to suit you.
Your ruling goddess
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Athena
:: Mar 21 - Apr 20
Areas of strength :: Born leaders, Athena women are
competitive and fiery. They like to get things done with
warrior-like energy.
Ideal sports and exercise :: Burn off steam with high-cardio
sports such as mountain biking. Cool a fiery nature with snow
sports.
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Juno
:: Apr 21 - May 21
Areas of strength :: Happiest in a comfortable home, Juno
women need to get off the couch and head outside.
Ideal sports and exercise :: Follow your earth element
tendencies and try qigong, hiking or gardening. Rock climbing
provides a challenge.
Persephone :: May 22 - Jun 21
Areas of strength :: Persephone girls need variety. They can
spend days being introspective, but make up for it with bursts
of energy.
Ideal sports and exercise :: When not living in the
underworld, Persephone loves coming up for air - try martial
arts or trampolining.
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| Diana
:: Jun 22 - Jul 23
Areas of strength :: Diana rules over nature and freedom of
spirit. She dislikes routine, preferring to hunt deer in the
forest with her dogs. and arrows.
Ideal sports and exercise :: Run through the forest leaping
obstacles. Pick up Diana's bow and try archery, or her sword
for a bout of fencing.
Pele Jul 24 - Aug 23
Areas of strength Volcano goddess Pele gives her girls
passionate energy. As such, they love being the life of the
party.
Ideal sports and exercise Fiery and proud, you love to
sweat it out on a tennis court or playing beach volleyball.
Cool down with yoga or stretching.
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Hestia Aug 24 - Sep 23
Areas of strength Creatures of habit, Hestia girls like
life to be organised. They prefer burning the home fires
rather than their calories.
Ideal sports and exercise Structured classes such as
aerobics and tai chi keep Hestia's mind happy as well as her
body.
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Venus Sep 24 - Oct 23
Areas of strength Sociable and flirty, Venus appreciate
divine decadence, pleasure, romance and all things beautiful.
Ideal sports and exercise Glamour sports such
as skiing or
polo are your best bet. Revel in your playful, sensual side
with hot salsa.
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Bast Oct 24 - Nov 22
Areas of strength Bast girls are daring, strong, and
patient in achieving goals. Intense energy results when things
don't go their way.
Ideal sports and exercise Use the calming nature of
swimming or yoga to soothe stresses. Free weights will help
you focus on matters at hand.
Rhiannon Nov 23 - Dec 21
Areas of strength Magical Welsh goddess of wisdom, Rhiannon
gives her girls a love of adventure. They are always seeking
new skills.
Ideal sports and exercise Hop onto Rhiannon's white mare
and go horse riding. Any sports where you can see the horizon
are also great.
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Demeter Dec 22 - Jan 20
Areas of strength Great mother Demeter is
the champion of
causes. Demeter girls stop at nothing to achieve their goals.
Ideal sports and exercise Concentrate on earthy pursuits to
make you happy - hiking or abseiling. Know when enough is
enough.
Hathor Jan 21 - Feb 19
Areas of strength Hathor women don't like
things to stay the
same. They can reinvent themselves to keep their interest
fresh.
Ideal sports and exercise Your curiosity and airy nature
means you need to mix it up. You like it unique, too, so try
beach volleyball or jazz ballet.
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Oshun Feb 20 - Mar 20
Areas of strength African goddess Oshun's water energies
mean Oshun girls ebb and flow with interest in things,
including a fitness plan.
Ideal sports and exercise With a water goddess as your
ruler, go scuba diving, wind surfing or white-water rafting.
Get grounded with Pilates.
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More information: www.goddess.com.au Note: It is strongly
recommended that you consult a qualified practitioner before
replacing an existing program if you have injuries or medical
problems.
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ABOUT ANITA RYAN
Anita Ryan is the author of www.goddess.com.au and several hundred articles helping women feel beautiful, sassy and inspired. She is also the creatrix of various goddess-related products including the beautiful Goddess
PlayshopTM which she conducts throughout Australia, the USA and many countries around the world. She lives in Western Australia.
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