4 Zodiacs Who Are Way Too Nostalgic For Their Own Good
It’s funny, because you have the signs who are all about living in the present moment, the ones with one foot in the future, and then you have the four zodiac signs that can’t seem to let go of the past.
They pine to re-live the happiness and joy of days gone by, can be incredibly nostalgic and love to reminisce like nobody’s business. They also tend to replay what has transpired, analyzing the events of their lives looking for the answer. While reflecting on the past can be helpful, therapeutic and healing… These signs have to tread carefully— as they can get stuck living in the past or desperately trying to recreate certain scenarios. It serves them to be mindful about bringing their awareness back to the present, but also to imagine a bright and beautiful future that is far from anything that has previously transpired.
Cancer
You have a soft spot Cancer, and as a naturally reflective sign, it’s no surprise that you’re hit with a wave of nostalgia every now and then. Perhaps it is also because you are so deeply connected to your roots. Wanting to know the story of your family, so you can heal and break the generational trauma of your line. You often revisit scenarios, both happy and heartbreaking of your own life. You must approach this mindfully though. Looking back to your past does give you a perspective of hindsight that offers a certain amount of wisdom in each moment, your tendency to dwell and get comfortable can get the better of you. Be careful not to measure your current success, according to what you had before. While your memories can make your heart happy, they can also limit your capacity to believe what you are worthy of receiving much more. There should be a constant growth in your life, and you should never hope that something is as good as *insert past event, partner, etc. here. You should always be aiming and manifesting better. You just have a tendency to glorify the past. In a way it is a part of your identity and your story, but it’s still important for you to separate who you are today from whatever has transpired thus far. Remember that you are only strengthened by your past, not defined it. You can honor it, just don’t look to it for direction on where you’re going.
Leo
Your inner child is alive and well. This often makes you a bit nostalgic, wanting to go back to simpler times, when life was care-free and you had the time to let creativity sore. You can still tap into that wonder, especially in your everyday life, but you may often find yourself reminiscing about childhood, replaying and recalling memories, or perusing old photo albums (which you have quite a few of.) With such a big heart, you love to get sappy and recall the happy memories shared with friends and family alike in the years gone by. Every now and then, you probably wish that you could go back again, if only for the feeling. For this reason, you may try to recreate certain moments, like holiday traditions or family photos. However, this never turns out the way you plan and doesn’t live up to the original memory, which could lead to disappointment on your end. Back then the world seemed so big and full of possibilities. The good news is you can take this core belief rooted in your inner child, and apply it to your current circumstances as an adult. Then you truly will be an unstoppable force. Always nurture your inner child, but don’t forget you have some very real responsibilities. Feel the memories as they arrive, recall them fondly but don’t linger too long in the past. Your bright enthusiasm and optimism is much better when directed toward the dream you want to manifest, not replaying days gone by.
Libra
As an advocate for keeping tradition alive, are you really surprised you made this list? You also care so deeply about your relationships. Even if someone is no longer in your life, you love them from a far. Forever cherishing the memories you made and what they brought to your life at the exact moment you needed it. There is something poetic about the way you view the past, but you have been known to romanticize things here and there. This is justified of course, because for you these were magical moments and/or important lessons your heart had to learn. In time you can even view your break-ups through rose-colored glasses. It may be especially hard for you to let go, as your mind tends to drift and examine. Able to see the good in what you’ve learned and the reason why you were brought together or to a certain place, but you must be mindful as this can quickly turn into a game of “I should have.” What’s done is done, you can’t go back and change it, just take the lessons and move forward. The logical side of you always looks for the answer, the why behind each experience. This gives you wisdom and grace as you age. When you find the reason let it be. Don’t waste your beautiful and creative Venus-given vision on rewriting the past. Send your imagination to the future sometimes for a prime manifestation results— but always bring your awareness back to the present. This is where you make your dream life a reality.
Scorpio
Okay Scorpio, you have to admit it’s in your nature to hold on. You are the maybe forgive but never forget type. This desire to cling to what has transpired in your life makes you rather nostalgic. Yes, you draw your strength and wisdom from the experiences you’ve been through— but you also get so attached to those happy and joyful memories. There is a part of you that wishes you could experience them again and again. Like Leo, you may be simply longing for a simpler and easier time, when the crushing weight of being a functioning adult in society wasn’t bearing down so heavy on you. When triggered, the emotions of the recalled past scenario or relationship can come on rather strongly, almost as if you are reliving it again. This can be especially true for the cases in which you were wronged or hurt. For this reason, you can hold a grudge for a very long time. Suddenly, you are ready to seek revenge on that job that fired you for no reason, or your ex that cheated. It’s unhealthy to harbor this kind of emotion, even if it only arises when you are reminded. Process any past feelings that haunt you when they arise, work on forgiveness, not for them but for yourself. The art of letting go is tough but worthwhile. This is why it’s especially important for your sign to take breaks and retreat from work and routine every now and then. You feel so much that your body, mind and spirit need time to rejuvenate and cleanse. Should you find yourself hyped up over the past, take it as a sign to get some rest.