Splitting with your partner can mean waves of sadness that come as a calm embrace or in hard-hitting splashes, painful nonetheless. Here’s some uplifting advice to help you hold tight on days you feel you are drowning.
Aries: March 21-April 19
Proud and confident, Aries is a sign of self-love. You know you deserve the best, and not a tad bit afraid to give up anyone who is less than a perfect fit. Settling down for less is not one of your special skills. However, with that fantasy of a happily-ever-after in your head, you fight for your relationship till it takes its last breath. Let the fury of a failed relationship pass. It can be harder if you didn’t initiate the breakup, as rejection scars for your ego. But, as there’s no window for self-doubt, you are able to move onto better things quickly. Simply avoid contact with your ex and give yourself some time and space.
Taurus: April 20-May 20
Loyal and a lover of stability, Taurus hates change. When you commit to a partner, you see him as your potential spouse. And when events don’t go in the desired direction, you are more shocked than sad. This can make you bitter for the time being, super-defensive and always in a bad mood. You need exactly what you don’t like—change a few things around. Discover new restaurants in your vicinity, don’t go for walks in the same park, and avoid re-watching the shows and movies you both binged-watched together. A new morning routine dedicated to a run or a yoga sesh can also help.
Gemini: May 21-June 20
Deep thinkers, Gemini tend to get into the drill of over-analyzing any and every thing that might have contributed to their breakup. Do yourself a favor and get rid of these feedback loops. (Unless, you wish to work on the weak links and give your relationship a second chance.) When you are not examining your past relationship, you drown yourself in parties, get-togethers, hookups—anything that keeps you away from feeling the pain. It’s important to understand that healing takes its time, and the pain needs to be dealt with in order to move on without any emotional baggage. It’s okay to cry in your pajamas at midnight. Feel free to depend on a friend at such a difficult time.
Cancer: June 21-July 22
Comfort-seekers, Cancerians tend to weave that home-kinda feeling when they are in a romantic relationship. They take long to welcome love, and longer to let it go. You are likely to wallow in your sadness after a breakup. You tend to put on a fierce front, isolating yourself on most occasions. While this time seems too tough to recover from, remember that it’s all a part of your healing and you will emerge from it content and happy. Having said that, a shoulder from fam or a friend will make the drill easier.
Leo: July 23-August 22
Passionate and a hopeless romantic, Leo are writers of their love story and they make sure that it’s ultra dramtic. You take efforts to make things work out, even overlooking behavior that’s unacceptable for many. As a result, there are many false alarms before you finally call it quits. Dive into a creative project for a cathartic healing, and let the drama follow.
Virgo: August 23-September 22
Caring and super-evaluative, Virgo often plunge themselves in a million questions, working hard to discern what could have been done differently to avoid the breakup. It’s significant that you realise that there might not be a second chance for you; more importantly, you don’t need one. Feelings and relationships have their own, sweet run. The suffering you impose on yourself is not worth the time.
Libra: September 23-October 22
Fun and flirty, Librans like to play the field and weigh all their options. This casual streak, however, ends almost instantly once they decide to give their heart away to that special someone. Given the situation, a breakup brings emotional turbulence in your life like a free-falling airplane. This hurt can drive you right back to the bar dressed in your best outfit. It’s okay to ease out as you will only heal in your own time, and in your own ways. It’s advisable to clear your gallery of all the cute moments you captured with your ex as they might take you right back to where you started.
Scorpio: October 23-November 21
Intense and even obsessive, Scorpions are chasers of extremes. Once you find a connection with a person, the attachment only runs deeper. Breaking up with your beau might feel like someone is literally ripping your heart apart, and you are likely to feel the love you have for your ex now more than ever. Love always comes to you in twisted lines, and if you were unable to read between the lines this time, don’t lose hope—there’s a story for you somewhere out there! Alcohol or any other addictive practice should be strictly avoided or else you can sink in a dark place.
Sagittarius: November 22-December 21
Wild and free-spirited, Sagittarians hate to give up. But not all battles are worth fighting. As you always try to see the brighter side of things, you never saw this breakup coming. This tendency will help you move on with an assurance that good things are waiting for you on the other side of all this hurt. The best part being, when you stumble upon someone you see as a potential partner, you won’t be hesitant to give love another chance.
Capricorn: December 22-January 19
Calculative and persistent, Capricorns invest their time smartly and won’t spend their hours and efforts on anyone if they don’t see a future with them. A breakup is a bigger loss for them, which can be really hard-hitting. Ponder upon the relationship you have shared with your ex and you’ll realise that the journey itself was worth all your time and effort. As you struggle to reach out for support, this breakup can make you pessimistic. Thus, it’s important for you to work towards positive thinking actively.
Aquarius: January 20-February 18
Calm and composed, Aquarius try to be their light-hearted selves even in the time of adversity. This carefree front can increase insecurities and nervousness that swell after a breakup. Usually detached, you may not understand your pain fully which is all the more bothersome. Try physically challenging activities to give your feelings an outlet and help the pain pass.
Pisces: February 19-March 20
Quick to cry and as sensitive as sassy, Pisceans have a near spiritual strength to handle tragedy, teary-eyed but with a wide smile and a load of hope. It’s time you put your deep compassion and innate wisdom to use and foster your feelings with self-love and care.
