The Breakup Advice You Need Right Now, According to Your Zodiac Sign

Aries 

You’re a catch and you know it. So when you are going through a breakup or an end to a situationship, it really bruises your ego. You’re the type to want to get over the relationship first and feel like you’re “winning” the breakup. The best thing you can do for yourself and your heart is to let go. Release any anger or frustration you might be holding on to. Cut off all contact, unfollow them on social media—out of sight, out of mind. Soon the healing will feel a little less harsh. 

Taurus 

You’re not one for change, and so when a breakup happens, you’re not sure what to do with yourself. You tend to spiral in your own way—you become a creature of habit (and even bad ones…) and retreat into a bitter, defensive body. If you want to heal your heart, you need to do something about it. Change up your routine and don’t do anything or go anywhere that reminds you of your ex. Small changes and a fresh perspective will help you, not hurt you. 

Gemini 

When going through a breakup, you will often feel as if you’re being pulled in two different directions: one part of you wants to overanalyze every aspect of your relationship and the breakup and the other half of you doesn’t want to think about it anymore. While you like talking things out, don’t hit up your ex. Don’t do revenge sex or snarky comments or rants. Focus on positive things—things that lift your life. True healing will happen when you let go—like truly let go.

Cancer 

You have a tender heart. You feel your feelings deeply, and so when you’re going through a breakup, everything seems to hurt a lot more. You’re taking it hard—harder than most—and all you want to do is cry. And that’s okay! Cry it out. Journal. Talk it out in therapy. Don’t let yourself become bitter or don’t manipulate another person as a means of trying to get over your ex. Try to let go of whatever you’re holding on to and do things that make you feel like you’re really healing. 

Leo 

Love fuels you. Whether it’s someone simply just feeding your ego or someone who really loves you and who you love in return, you’re a lover. So when a breakup happens, you feel almost empty inside and like a piece of you is missing. It might even be a serious bruise to your ego. Try doing something to heal your heart: do some self-care, take on a creative project, or just surround yourself with people who love you. 

Virgo

You’re not one to feel your feelings. If someone hurts you, you suppress any and all emotions and keep yourself busy until you feel like you’re feeling better about the heartache. Unfortunately, those bottled-up emotions will create more harm than good. As you always do, you will analyze everything that you would’ve, could’ve, and should’ve done differently. You are your own worst critic, especially when it comes to love. Please, feel your feelings. Process your emotions. Be kinder to yourself for once. 

Libra

Although you love love, you like to take your time getting into a relationship, weighing every option, and making sure you’re making a good choice. When you’re in it, you’re in it. So when you’re going through a breakup, it’s tough for you. It kinda feels like everything is off balance now. Do a little bit of everything—wallow, cry, watch sad movies, but also put on your hottest outfit, and go out on the town. It’s all about balance for you—and also self-care. Take care of yourself. Treat yourself. You’ll get back on your feet in no time. 

Scorpio

You often avoid relationships simply because of the fear that someone could hurt you. It takes a lot for you to trust someone, to love someone, and be in it with someone. So when you’re going through heartbreak, it truly feels like the world is ending. In other words, you don’t take breakups very well. You might spend time obsessing over your ex or getting involved with someone new by means of revenge of some sort. Don’t let yourself fall into these behaviors. Focus on you. True healing from heartbreak only happens if you let go and are gentle with yourself—and others. 

Sagittarius 

As a free-spirited sign, commitment freaks you out. So when you’re in a relationship, it’s a big deal for you. Just as it takes a while for you to open up and be with someone, it also takes a long time for you to move on after a breakup. Don’t let yourself fall into some wildly toxic behaviors as a means of coping. Don’t say anything cruel to your ex or do anything you’ll regret simply because it makes you feel more empowered. Instead, meet new people. Travel. Read an inspirational book. Mourn the relationship and take care of yourself for as long as it takes. 

Capricorn 

Relationships don’t come easy to you. You’re one to take things slow and really invest your time and energy into someone if you feel like they’re worth it. You’re also not the kind of person who expresses their feelings, so when you’re going through a breakup, you act like everything is fine, when really, you’re hurting inside. You might feel like you’re going through this breakup alone, and you won’t want to lean on any friends or family for support (because then it looks like you’ve failed, and you can’t have that). Remember—it’s okay to lean on others for love and support. It’s okay to feel whatever you’re feeling. 

Aquarius 

You are cool, calm, and collected. You are an emotionally detached sign and feeling is not an option for you. You’re not the kind of person who overthinks or lets heartache fester into something big. If you’re going through a breakup, you will do anything and everything to distract yourself so that you don’t have to sit still with the hurt. Do something with those stored emotions, like going for a run or doing something creative and keeping your mind busy. Don’t keep suppressing your feelings. Let yourself feel and heal. 

Pisces

You’re always deep in your feelings, so when you’re going through a breakup, that’s no different. You want to retreat into your bed and watch all your favorite movies until you feel better. Let yourself cry it out and be sad—but don’t wallow in it for too long. You know you’re a tough cookie and always land on your feet, so be proud of and tap into that strength. Surround yourself with people who uplift you and remind of you how wonderful you are.