Aries can be fresh-faced on six hours’ sleep but Taurus need a full nine – exactly how much kip you need, depending on your star sign
WE ALL know we should be aiming for eight hours of shut eye a night, but have you ever wondered how some of your mates survive less sleep than you?
The answer why could be written in the stars, according to Bed Threads.
The bedding company analysed how many hours each star sign needs to feel fresh in the morning, with an Aries thriving on just six – and a Taurus needing a solid nine.
Here’s where your star sign fits in…
1. Aries (March 21 – April 20)
Driven, passionate and ambitious, most Aries see sleep as a waste of time.
They can survive on just six hours-a-night – giving them more time to achieve their goals.
2. Taurus (April 20 – May 21)
Tauruses are notoriously loyal, reliable and pragmatic.
But they can also get a bad rap for being self-indulgent and among those indulgences comes a love of sleep – up to nine hours, to be exact.
Bed Threads explain: “Don’t be surprised if a Taurus likes to sprawl out in bed for up to nine hours of an evening. It’s their happy place.”
3. Gemini (May 22 – June 21)
The sign of the twins has a hard time finding balance – meaning a Gemini’s sleep cycle can vary massively from day-to-day.
One day, they might feel fresh-faced on six hours, but the next they will collapse into bed and sleep for hours.
Bed Threads add: “Geminis also love to nap. It’s these little moments of shut-eye that can keep them powering forward.”
4. Cancer (June 22 – July 22)
Cancers are known for being emotional and sensitive – and they need their kip to help balance out all those emotions.
There’s nothing a cancer loves more than a cosy bed.
Aim for at least eight hours, with the odd lie-in thrown in for good measure.
5. Leo (July 23 – Aug 22)
Sociable Leos love being around people, even when they’re sleeping.
Bed Threads explain: “A Leo sleeps best when they’re not on their own in the bed, whether it’s spooning their partner or curled up with a best friend.”
If they’ve got company, a Leo will drift into a deep sleep – and will only need seven or eight hours.
6. Virgo (Aug 23 – Sept 23)
Perfectionist Virgos see sleep as a barrier to getting things done.
They’re also prone to anxiety, which can see them tossing and turning when they try to catch some zzzz’s.
A Virgo can survive on six hours’ kip, but ideally need more.
7. Libra (Sept 24 – Oct 23)
Those under the Libra zodiac are total people-pleasers.
As a friend, they’ll be the best listener and the one you turn to, but they can only help in they’re caught up on sleep.
Aim for seven to eight hours to recharge – and make sure you’re back at your best.
8. Scorpio (Oct 24 – Nov 22)
Scorpios can be quite intense characters – they’re passionate, jealous, opinionated and courageous all wrapped into one.
They can find it hard to get to sleep – and when they do drift off they have very vivid dreams.
Scorpios work through their emotions at night, so aim for eight hours if you can.
9. Sagittarius (Nov 23 – Dec 21)
A Sagittarius has mixed needs when it comes to sleep.
If they’re planning a big project at work, or on the holiday of a lifetime, they can survive on just five or six hours – as sleep is low on the list of priorities.
But they crave routine the rest of the time and eight hours of kip is ideal.
10. Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 20)
Capricorns are a very regimented breed, but they’re not content with simply getting eight hours’ sleep.
They crave routine – functioning best with a strict bedtime and their alarm going off at the same time every morning.
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11. Aquarius (Jan 21 – Feb 29)
Of all the star signs, Aquariuses find it hardest to switch off.
These independent, intelligent folk can easily function on just six hours of kip – but perform best when they get seven or eight.
They tend to be morning people, meaning they’re up and about early to get things done.
12. Pisces (Feb 20 – Mar 20)
Pisces are the dreamer sign, so it’s hardly surprising they love their sleep.
Sensitive, empathetic and intuitive, they need sleep to nurture their emotions – at least eight hours-a-night.
It’s a time to let that imagination run wild. Sweet dreams.
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