Aries goes right for the remote. It's simple — to self-soothe, Aries needs obvious distractions like TV, or loud music, or even soft Classical music.
Taurus usually turns to the same thing for self-soothing as they do for stress: social media. Perhaps it's an addiction they can't quit, but after a hot bath and a good meal,
This sign self-soothes by putting things together and tearing them apart. They are gadget-oriented, and it gives them a little thrill to disassemble something mechanical.
More along the lines of what we think of as "typical," Cancer will take on a meditation practice. Breathing exercises allow Cancer to relax fully
Leo loves to soothe themselves by getting lost in an old movie — one they've seen a million times before. They take great comfort in knowing what's going to happen in the plot
When Virgo feels the need to self-soothe, the first thing they do is grab an animal and start petting. Animals and Virgo go well together, and many Virgos are animal activists.
Libra takes joy in making purchases — when the stress pours on, they shop. It's just a Libra thing. Spending money tends to relieve all their pressures and it's also quite enjoyable.
Scorpio doesn't take stress lightly, and rarely do they know how to deal with anxiety and the pressures of every day life. That's why when they self-soothe, they don't realize they're doing so.
To self-soothe, Sagittarius must first be in the presence of no one. They do not find comfort in movies, music, art or hugs; they find comfort in being by themselves.
It takes nothing for Capricorn to go from mild-mannered, regular ol' guy to raging maniac of anxiety and stress, and when that happens they turn to... clothing. Makeup. Drag. Theater.
Aquarius lives in a constant state of "keeping it together," and even though it would appear that every moment of their lives is fraught with stress, noise and calamity.
Pisces likes to cook for many people, and you will find many Pisces in soup kitchens, feeding the poor, giving their time to others.