How to Best Get Over Heartbreak, Based on Your Zodiac Sign

One of the most painful things many of us go through in life is suffering heartbreak.

Break ups happens in many different ways, and whether we broke things off or were broken up with, they really hurt, even when they're for the best. Of course, everyone mourns the loss and heals in their own ways. If you're curious about the best ways to work through your emotions and get over heartache, we have some advice for each sign of the zodiac below.

Aries (March 21 – April 19): Keep Active

Aries has a reputation for being the most active and energetic signs of the zodiac, and when they're trying to deal with tough feelings, it can be helpful to really throw themselves into athletic pursuits. As much as being active is a distraction, most endeavors will also give Aries plenty of time to think through and process their feelings, while channeling any negativity and upset feelings into something productive and healthy.

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Taurus (April 20 – May 20): Stick to a Routine

Taurus is a sign especially prone to heartbreak because they take their relationships very seriously. They pride themselves on living stable lives built on solid foundations, and when something like a partnership falls apart, they can begin to feel slightly adrift in the world. Routine is one of the best things they can engage in to get everything back on track. By being consistent and practicing good habits, they can get back into the swing of things and rebuild in order to move forward.

 

Gemini (May 21 – June 20): Rely on Other Relationships

As much as Gemini can get invested in their relationships, many times they are one of the signs that can bounce back from a breakup fastest. This is because they consider a romantic partnership to be just one of the many important relationships they have going on at any given time. Those who heal the most quickly will invest time into other friendships and family relationships, reminding them everything they still have left and helping them move on to the next big thing.

 

Cancer (June 21 – July 22): Spend Time With Loved Ones

As one of the water signs of the zodiac, known for being deeply emotional, Cancer is more likely to wallow for a while, and that's entirely okay. They feel everything strongly and don't want to move on immediately, but once they're ready, spending time with loved ones is precisely what they need to talk things out, lean on someone and get some clarity on the situation. This support won't immediately make everything better, but it's an important step toward healing and normalcy.

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Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22): Seek Joy

Leo's larger-than-life personalities usually mean they're hard to discourage, but a breakup can throw their egos for a loop—especially when they're the one who got broken up with. They might question themself if they're no longer the person that everyone wants. Instead of focusing on what they lack, however, they should do what they can to return to all of the things that make them the happiest and shine the brightest to find themselves again. They can rekindle their spark by being the center of attention and making other people smile and laugh to remember what makes them so special in the first place.

 

Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sep. 22): Take Care of Yourself

Perfectionist Virgos tend to get so invested in their interests that self-care falls off of their priority lists, whether we're talking about academic or vocational endeavors or relationships. They can find breakups particularly hurtful because they've invested so much time and effort into being the right kind of person for a partner, only for that energy to seem wasted. This is why truly focusing on the self and nourishing the body and mind with good food and plenty of sleep is so important. It can help them reconnect with the everyday human experience, aside from relationships and ambition, and focus on what's really important.

 

Libra (Sep. 23 – Oct. 22): Restore Equilibrium

Libra's zodiac symbol is a set of scales, and truly, there's nothing more important to the sign than balance. When Libra suffers a heartbreak, they feel like they lose a huge part of themselves, and that throws everything off kilter. Rather than trying to fill that gap all at once with a new relationship, in order to restore equilibrium it's a slow process of inviting new, fulfilling practices to their life. Maybe that's prioritizing times with friends, engaging in fitness practices or learning new things. Patience is key here, with time healing as this new normal develops with new activities.

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Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21): Focus on Your Passion

Scorpio, also one of the sensitive water signs, can also react quite harshly to breakups. They don't tend to befriend others and let them into their lives easily, and they're even pickier about romantic partners, and often the end of a relationship signals not just hurt, but betrayal. They're likely to linger in this heartache for a long time unless their can funnel everything they're feeling into a productive outlet, which is why following a passion can be so beneficial for them. Whether it's creative, academic or even athletic, making something of these strong feelings is one of the healthiest things they can do.

 

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Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21): Find a Change of Scenery

Sagittarius is sometimes known as the traveler of the zodiac, and when they're dealing with a broken heart, one of the best things the sign can do is get out into the world. Whether they travel somewhere or just visit a new place in town, a change of scenery can do wonders, helping them process their feelings in a new environment while also finding some distraction from novel experiences. By exploring, they'll discover that their problems are smaller than they once seemed, coming back with a renewed sense of joy and wonder.

 

Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19): Accomplish Something

Capricorns don't typically engage in frivolous relationships. They're serious about romance, with traditional values and a desire to create something rich and lasting, so they're often blindsided when a relationship doesn't succeed the way they thought. Still, they're not ones to linger too long on these feelings, throwing themselves eagerly into their next project. They keep their emotions to themselves, and they'll feel better once they accomplish something and can give themselves a reason to celebrate, rather than grieve.

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Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18): Seek Wisdom

Aquarians have a reputation for being a bit cold and aloof, and when they're hurting after a breakup, they're unlikely to share those feelings with anyone. They're independent and prefer to process tough emotions in their own way, which often includes closing themselves off and finding distraction in information. They'll keep to themselves while learning everything they can, filling their heads with new wisdom and knowledge in the hopes that it will push out the hurt. Most of the time, it works.

 

Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20): Have a Creative Outlet

Dreamy, optimistic Pisces (the third and final water sign of the zodiac) can struggle more than most with the aftermath of a breakup. They tend to be shy and anxious, and when they do find themselves in relationships, it can feel like a dream come true. To lose that suddenly often feels like the end of the world. The most important thing for them to remember is that it's absolutely not, and those emotions are simply a reminder that you're still going with plenty of feelings to go around. If they can focus on everything they're feeling and use those sensations in a creative way, whether they're writing or making art or music, they'll find that they can survive just about anything.

 

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