It doesn’t matter if you’ve seen it coming for a long time or if it was unexpected, when your heart is broken, it changes you in a way that can affect you for a long time.
That doesn’t mean you can’t get over heartbreak, especially if you’re going through it right now and it seems like you’re losing hope, because it’s totally possible to get over heartbreak; It is not permanent.
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And if you’ve ever known your best self, then you know you can achieve anything in life, and you can even beat heartbreak. Hopefully, you won’t have to do it more than once, but that’s life for you, always surprising you when you least want it.
When I’ve dealt with heartbreak, I’ve always turned to my favorite comforting things to cheer me up…after getting sad and angry first, of course. And my favorite things usually include eating my weight in ice cream, drinking my weight in wine (is that possible?), and flirting with someone new. Because the only thing I hate more than being around people who don’t care about me is thinking about the past.
I know my future is FULL of amazing people and opportunities, so why should I wait for an ex who probably doesn’t care anymore, right? Right.
Of course, the way I act after my heart was broken is certainly not the way you or anyone else acts: we all deal with heartbreak differently. And astrology also plays a role in how we act.
If you’re more of a fire sign, or a fire sign in general, you’re more likely to give in to your impulsiveness and get more angry, while other signs are more sensitive to distress and get deeply saddened. But the way your star sign acts when you’ve been hurt is not wrong or bad; it’s just different from everyone else.
So when you see a friend going through heartbreak and you know what their horoscope sign is, there’s a good chance you can predict how they’ll act as they begin to heal after the breakup.
I’m not saying it’s not ugly, but you can at least prepare yourself for a variety of terrifying emotions (ahem, Gemini).
And once you get past the worst, the angst is gone. Like I said, it doesn’t stay forever.
And soon, you’ll be able to regain your confidence and find someone else who loves you more than anything, which, by the way, is an amazing feeling.
So, read on to find out how you act when you’re heartbroken, based on your zodiac sign.
ARIES (March 21 – April 19)
Aries, when you’re heartbroken, you have the mindset that you need to do something drastic and crazy to feel better. You’re so used to everyone you meet loving you at first sight that the idea that your partner quit because they didn’t like something about you is almost unthinkable.
It’s not that you’re full of yourself, but you honestly don’t get it. But instead of trying to understand or just put it all behind you, you get the sudden itch to do something totally stupid and it’s not you at all.
And the worst thing about this is that you have more adrenaline to go on than most signs. Of course, you know as well as I do that dying your hair neon yellow and putting on a tongue ring is not the way to cope, so expect to end up getting mad at yourself later.
TAURUS (April 20 – May 20)
Feeling heartbroken is a huge blow to your emotional state, Taurus. And when you’re feeling this fragile, you want to treat yourself with as much care as you would fine china: bubble wrap, lots of padding, and comfort… except, you know, for one person, no plates.
But it’s still a similar concept and after heartbreak, you look for as much comfort as possible. This means lots of blankets and pillows when you can’t get out of bed because you’re too sad, and yes, LOTS of comfort food.
You may feel even worse after inhaling Cheetos and Nutella for a whole week, but emotionally you’re ready to take on the world. You just need some time to stop thinking about how bad you feel after your heart has been broken and nothing heals like junk food.
GEMINI (May 21 – June 20)
Gemini, the only thought that crosses your mind after your heart is broken is, «How dare he hurt me like that?» This might not seem so scary if it were any other sign, but because it’s you, anyone who bothers you for the next few weeks will feel your wrath.
You know you’re a total catch and the fact that someone would go and break your heart is unthinkable.
The only thing you feel after a heartbreaking breakup is white-hot anger…and inconsolable sadness. You tend to experience some pretty dangerous mood swings, but once you get all these emotions out of your system, you get over it.
Until then, though, you should allow yourself to feel it all: it makes it so much easier to convince yourself that your ex isn’t shit when you inevitably run into him later.
CANCER (June 21 – July 22)
You’d hate to lose your cool in front of someone after they’ve had your heart broken, Cancer, especially your ex, so you do everything you can to come home and let everything you feel out.
It’s not uncommon for you to pretend everything is fine, sometimes even in front of family and friends, just so you can fend for yourself.
Actually, you’re a total mess; puffy face, constant runny nose and zero appetite. You hate the idea of someone seeing you as vulnerable when you have no control over your emotions, so you try to hide as best you can.
Of course, someone will eventually find out that you got your heart broken, but until then, you sneak around and hide your true feelings.
LEO (July 23 – August 22)
Leo, heartbreak is confusing and, well, heartbreaking for you. Chances are, if you’re experiencing deeply painful heartbreak, it probably took you by surprise.
You have a sixth sense about all of your relationships, and you’re pretty good at determining who’s temporary and who’s staying, friends and associates included. Of course, that’s life, which means you can’t always know everything.
You try very hard when it comes to love and relationships, even if it is a short-term or casual relationship. So when you are dealing with a broken heart, you start to wonder if your methods and efforts are wrong.
It’s not uncommon for you to blame yourself for everything, and even spiral into shame. You’re usually pretty sure of yourself, but there’s nothing like heartbreak to bring you down a bit.
VIRGO (August 23 – September 22)
You have so much love to give, Virgo, that when your heart breaks it’s like burning all your work and letting it blow away. Maybe not exactly like that, but you get it.
You don’t love just anyone: your relationships are special and meaningful to you, and you want them to last as long as possible. So when the angst hits, it feels like someone ripped your heart out of your chest.
For you, heartbreak tends to lead to a complete shutdown of your emotions and affection. You no longer smile at strangers, you no longer care about making your best friend happy with your morning coffee, and you no longer take care of yourself.
Instead, you become numb, which is appropriate since your especially affectionate nature has been stolen. Heartbreak numbs you and it can take a long time to find yourself again.
LIBRA (September 23 – October 22)
Libra, you can be an especially fierce lover and partner, making you ideal for monogamous and long-term relationships. But of course heartbreak is unavoidable in life, which can cause you to become someone totally different.
When your heart is broken, you no longer feel like yourself, so you tend to adhere to the saying, «If you want to get over someone, you have to get over someone else.»
Yes, that is correct! You’ll sleep with anyone and everyone, as long as you don’t have to stop and think about what just happened. You could even open your Tinder account and dust off your heels that very day, nevermind!
This wild and wacky might sound like a good time, but trust me when I say you’re going to come to hate it faster than you think.
SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21)
Not many people would expect anything less than a shrug and a roll of the eyes from you after a breakup, Scorpio, but that’s only because you seem so much tougher than you really are. Inside that tough outer shell of yours is a gooey center that is filled with love and affection and sometimes candy.
So when you deal with heartbreak, all of your emotions come directly from this soft center.
It may be a bit harsh to say this, but dealing with a broken heart makes you surprisingly weak. You can’t seem to stop crying either, either because you can’t find your mascara in the morning or because you forgot to buy bananas at the supermarket.
I know, I know, it’s really hard to bounce back after a breakup, but if anyone can do it, it’s you, right? Until then, though, don’t be afraid to be sad; just bring tissues.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 19)
Sagittarius, after a heartbreak of the worst, you feel the need to let go and show the world that nothing can bring you down, even if that is exactly what happened.
You tend to think that going back to your old ways is the best medicine, but in reality, it will make you sadder when you remember that you don’t have that special someone waiting for you at home. Of course, you’re going to do whatever you want (as usual), so don’t worry about listening to people’s concerns… just be careful with your choices.
Why do I say this? Because when you’ve had your heart broken, you tend to fill the void with all your favorite vices until you’re numb enough to be able to smile again, but not enough to text your ex.
It will reach for that giant bottle of wine, some cookie dough ice cream, sometimes a joint, and maybe even some porn. It all depends on how sad you are and how quickly you want to forget everything.
CAPRICORN (December 20 – January 19)
For you, Capricorn, losing your cool after a very serious anguish is a sign of weakness. That said, you know that you’re only human (unfortunately) and that sometimes you have to let go of being in control all the time and just let yourself feel, as hard as it may be for you.
Of course, you would never allow that to happen with other people, so you choose to suffer in silence, even if it means you can’t talk about it with your closest friends. It’s not even true, but you often think about what your friends would say if they saw you in tatters.
You hate feeling weakness of any kind and that tends to be the main driving force of your choice to repress everything. It’s not healthy though, you should know that in advance, but you’ll do what you want no matter what the…