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They get things done.
By Christine Schoenwald — Written on May 07, 2019
You want an efficient person, whether it’s for work or personal reasons. If an efficient person promises to do something, you can be sure they’re going to do it right away, not tomorrow or a week from now. They don't waste time, nor do they sit on their butts until somebody lights a fire underneath them.
You have to have a specific kind of personality to be this way. And if we consider how astrology determines our personality traits, it makes sense that the efficient zodiac signs think this way. Then need to be smart and care about doing a good job.
Productive people have control over their emotions and tend to express them in an appropriate way and at the right time. When you’re efficient, you tend to prize organization; everything has its place so you always know exactly where to find it. When you find a tool that works, you use it, and you don’t waste time trying to find an alternative.
They don’t waste time with poor communication, don’t tell overly long stories, and don’t ramble. Instead, they’re straightforward and they get to the point quickly.
1. CAPRICORN (December 22 - January 19)
Capricorns have many qualities that go well with being efficient: they're hardworking, disciplined, and conscientious. They are efficient in the way they make good use of their time. If they have a task to do, they don't put it off and do it as quickly as possible.
Capricorns are cognizant of the time it takes to do something, and they set a time for each of the things they need to do and work to stay on schedule with their tasks. If they are on a call and it seems as if it's going to go on too long, Capricorn will end the call so the next thing on their schedule isn't delayed.
2. VIRGO (August 23 - September 22)
Virgos are meticulous, diligent, and efficient, and they know how important it is to give everything a proper place. They don't waste time searching for things. Virgos have what they need, when they need it, not unlike a chef with all the ingredients laid out for a recipe.
Virgo's home and place of business are both well-organized. They know that if they take a few minutes putting something back where it came from, they'll avoid minutes or even hours trying to find it when they need it.
3. LIBRA (September 23 - October 22)
One of the ways Libras are efficient is that they're able to manage their mood and emotions. This kind of emotional control helps prevent lapses in judgment, delays, and not getting things done.
Libras are also good at having a work/life balance so their energy doesn't get so depleted they can't do anything. They know the importance of taking vacations, practicing self-care, and getting enough sleep. When you feel good, you're able to accomplish the tasks set out for you.
4. LEO (July 23 - August 22)
Leos know you can't always do everything yourself and still be efficient, so they delegate. When people are a strong leader like Leo and they know what they're supposed to do, things get done in an efficient manner. You can't be productive or complete things by deadlines if you're overwhelmed.
Sometimes, the people you delegate to are better at performing the task than you are. Leos know to keep the things they can do well, assign the rest to other people according to their talents and abilities, and watch as things get done in record time.
5. CANCER (June 21 - July 22)
A Cancer will plan their day, so they know what they need to do, the order in which to do it, and the approximate time of each task. If they're parents, they factor in all the things their kids need them to do, like carpool and taking them to soccer practice or karate.
Sometimes, Cancers will have a corkboard or poster and write out everything that must be done so there's a visual schedule everyone in the family is aware of. Cancers like having a plan as it makes things easier to get done.
Christine Schoenwald is a writer, performer, and astrology lover. She has written over 500 articles on the zodiac signs and how the stars influence us. She's had articles in The Los Angeles Times, Salon, Woman's Day, and is a contributing writer to Ravishly, I AM & CO, and YourTango. Check out her website, her Facebook writer's page, and her Instagram.