Aries – Mar 21 to Apr 19
You, dear Aries, are a naturally motivated sign. You’ll want to take advantage of this when studying by time blocking — meaning to create study time in your schedule by dividing your day into blocks of time meant for accomplishing different tasks. Remember to take breaks often so you don’t burn out.
Taurus – Apr 20 to May 20
The cards say to stop reading this or you’ll have a streak of bad luck this week. Seriously, stop. Okay, that’s enough. You need to control yourself. STOP.
Gemini – May 21 to Jun 20
Given your wide social circle, take advantage of study groups as you prepare for the last half of the semester. Get your most studious friends together (virtually or in person) and you’ll find that it scratches your itch for connection while allowing you to avoid falling behind.
Cancer – Jun 21 to Jul 22
Moods tend to ebb and flow with you, little Cancer, which can make regular study time hard to plan. Instead, motivate yourself to study by making it fun: listen to instrumental music, find ways to apply the material to your own life, and colour code everything.
Leo – Jul 23 to Aug 22
You’re known for being broad-minded and boisterous, so make use of that in your studies by asking lots of questions during lectures (we know you’re not shy), getting your money’s worth out of office hours, and even considering tutoring.
Virgo – Aug 23 to Sept 22
The key to unlocking your full study potential is to create structure in your routine because you thrive on it; once you know what needs to get done, you’re not afraid to put in the work. Create a study schedule to stick to, time block your days, and break larger assignments into smaller, manageable tasks you can cross off as you go.
Libra – Sep 23 to Oct 22
Studying with others is a great idea for you, Libra, but just be aware you’re also prone to distractions. Eliminate anything that might get you off track, and tap into your sociable nature by having others run through flashcards with you, paraphrasing the material in your own words, and explaining the concepts to others.
Scorpio – Oct 23 to Nov 21
You like to study last minute, Scorpio. It works for you, but there are ways to improve the art of procrastination. If you want to put off studying, try exercising or cleaning instead to get you in a productive mindset. And when you actually want to hit the books, entice yourself with the goal of only studying for a short period of time. Make study sessions short but consistent.
Sagittarius – Nov 22 to Dec 21
Let’s face it: you’re prone to distractions, Sagittarius. Instead of trying to change that, try to work around it. Study for chunks of time before taking a break like with the Pomodoro technique, reduce intimidating assignments into smaller tasks, and turn off your phone when you break out the books (or use website-blocking apps to stay off social media).
Capricorn – Dec 22 to Jan 19
You have streaks of competitiveness in your studies, Capricorn, which can be a great motivator when studying — just make sure to take breaks and not base your self-worth on academic success. Otherwise, when it comes to studying, get in the habit of regularly reviewing material after your classes, and practice spaced repetition of studying so you can create a better work-life balance.
Aquarius – Jan 20 to Feb 18
Solo-studying is likely what works for you best, o’ independent Aquarius, but also consider matching your inventiveness to your study routine by getting creative. Try mind mapping all you know about a subject, drawing diagrams or visuals, or even listening to music to mix things up.
Pisces – Feb 19 to Mar 20
You’re a daydream-y sign, Pisces, so to keep you on track, try something like the Pomodoro technique when studying. Force yourself to focus only on studying for a specified amount of time (like 25 minutes) before taking a short five minute break, then repeat. This gives you the best of both worlds: keeping up with classes while also letting yourself be the imaginative water sign you are.
