An Astrological Guide to Healing Your Heart After a Breakup

Aries are strong characters. They like things to be done their way, and if a relationship crashes and burns, they're either relieved or angry. This fiery sign isn't going to let themself feel helpless over a breakup, however their temper over how things ended may need to be directed into a healthy outlet. Arians have a tendency to be impulsive and lash out, so if there is any bitterness or resentment held within an Aries, it's vital that they shift their focus from blame to new beginnings. The same fire they feel in anger can be turned into hot passion for a new project... or love interest!

A Taurus can become very attached in their relationships, which can make break-ups especially hard. On the plus side, Taureans have a special connection to Mother Nature that proves to be incredibly healing. There is good reason why Taurus is dubbed the Buddha of the zodiac and it's because they can find simplicity when getting back to the fundamentals of nature. Whether it's a walk in the woods or a ritualistic watering of their house plants, making the natural world a part of their daily routine would bring them more peace.

The best thing for a Gemini to do when they are suffering from a broken heart is to keep their mind off of the subject. Of course that's easier said than done, but luckily it's not impossible to distract a Gemini. Their minds flutter effortlessly from one thing to another, so their strength in coping may actually lie in their shorter attention span! This sign can be guilty of over-analyzing communications, so it's in their best interest to replace their thoughts with something new that excites them.

Cancers have indeed developed a stereotype regarding their emotional nature, but they are the feelers of the zodiac, so when enduring a breakup they will no-doubt feel it to the depths of their emotions. Because of this, there is a side to Cancer that will build a wall of armor in order to protect themselves from hurt (similar to the hard shell of the crab that symbolizes them). This tends to play out as them hiding their true emotions so others won't sense weakness on their part. This is what a Cancer wants to avoid. Releasing the emotions they feel in a way such as crying or venting to a loved one will feel like a release and they won't be left burdened by a fear of vulnerability.

A Leo needs to feel like a royal in order to maintain their confidence. The king of the zodiac has the biggest heart, but it's not completely immune to heartbreak. When going through a breakup, the feeling of loss can really be hard for them to shoulder. The most important thing a Leo mustn't lose in the process is their pride. Any remaining breakup trauma that knocked the crown off their glorious mane needs to be forgotten in order to remember how noble they truly are. Kings don't settle for anything less than what they deserve!

A breakup for a Virgo can really send them into a spiral of nerves and overanalyzing every nuance of what happened and how it could have been different. These folks would benefit from taking a deep breath and understanding that sometimes situations can't be micromanaged from their own perspective. Understanding that there's always a bigger picture at play would help them in letting go of their anxiety and fears. It's important for Virgo to have faith that whatever has ended will only open doors for something better if they allow it.

Although Libra is one of the more laid back and agreeable signs of the zodiac, they're also the sign of partnership and relationships. Breakups can be hard for a Libra since they prefer to be in a relationship over being single, and suddenly having to go it alone can feel uncomfortable for them. It would be greatly beneficial for Librans to get to know themselves the same way they would get to know a partner. Prioritizing themselves over a partner and defining their own wants, needs and personal boundaries would help them build a stronger foundation for their next relationship.

A breakup involving a Scorpio can borderline on the slightly intense side. These folks can take their relationships very seriously and although they are the sign of "endings and new beginnings" it doesn't make the process of letting go any easier for them. Scorpios may want to try to control the situation so they don't feel like they're losing it, but that only makes the process of letting go even harder. Scorpios are intensely powerful, and they can use that energy to their advantage through spiritually based self-healing, a long as they don't use that same power to become destructive.

Sagittarians are goal setters and if there was a target of making a relationship work, a breakup make feel more like a personal letdown than a heartbreak. These folks are both instinctual and philosophical beings who have a nature of going wherever the wind may blow, while believing that everything happens for a reason. This is why trying to find the silver lining in the situation will benefit their healing process. Has the breakup freed up more personal time? Does this mean you can now explore other inexperienced avenues? These kinds of questions will ignite some excitement in a Sagittarian, helping them heal faster.

Capricorns are not fans of failure. They are the most successful sign of the zodiac, which can make a breakup for them feel like they've failed somehow, and while it can be difficult for them to process, a Capricorn has admirable strength in coping with anything. For a Capricorn, it would benefit them to look at the breakup as a lesson learned rather than a failure and to apply the wisdom gained into their new endeavors that will reach even higher heights than before.

Aquarians are the water bearers; a symbol of hope for humanity and helping others in need, but sometimes Aquarians find themselves in the position of needing support themselves, especially after a breakup. It may not be easy for this air sign to process such heated emotions, but what's important for these intellectuals to remember is to not lose hope that better days are ahead. Aquarians have a knack for having their wildest wishes come true, but in order for that to happen, their hopeful nature cannot be lost! They can regain their faith in humanity again by seeking out friends for moral support.

It's easy for a Pisces to become completely lost in a sea of heartbreak after a bad break-up, and these sensitive flowing fish can get tossed around in the current of some turbulent waters. It can be hard for a Pisces to be specific about their vague yet intense emotions when often there aren't even words invented to describe how a Pisces can feel. When used as a source of inspiration rather than pain, a Piscean can express them beautifully through a creative avenue. Many of the greatest artists in the world were Pisces who fashioned their best work from their most difficult heartbreaks!