Let’s face it: today, almost half of all marriages end in divorce, leading to tongue-in-cheek comments like “your first marriage is a starter marriage,” and so on.
Of course we all hope to be married for life, and if we make it, how absolutely wonderful.
But if not, it’s a painful, slow journey of coming back to ourselves and wondering how we can ever be ready for new love again.
How you deal with a divorce according to your zodiac sign can be a unique experience…
All zodiac signs handle divorce slightly differently, just as we handle marriage differently. Some signs are likely to be a little more robust, while others will crumble and fall. But in the end we all find our way, albeit not without struggle.
Wouldn’t it be easier if we knew through our astrology how we would take it personally? And with that in mind, maybe we can leverage our strengths instead of our weaknesses?
If this information excites you, read on to learn more about how to handle divorce, according to your zodiac sign:
How to Handle Divorce if You’re an Aries
Did someone say engine? Through the Alps? Straight away? You’ll be done with that adventure in no time. There’s nothing like wild spontaneity to make you forget all about you-know-what and distract you from the pain in your tender heart.
You’re the type who gets angry rather than sad, Aries, who will benefit from smashing some punching bags and pretending they’re your ex’s face.
You’ll also get in the very best shape of your life, so that they know what they’ll miss the next time you meet.
They won’t know for a second how much pain you have inside. All they will see is that you have decided to live your very best life, with or without them. You go.
How to Deal with Divorce if You’re a Taurus
The truth is, it’s a complete surprise that you’re getting divorced in the first place, Taurus. Your zodiac sign is known for lifelong commitments and for never letting go, even when you know you need to.
Unless you’re the one initiating the divorce. In that case, once you make a decision, you move on and rarely look back. You’ll probably be a bit introverted at first, fighting your way through the pain and screaming your heart out in the moments when you’re not buried in a tub of ice cream.
Retail therapy is also a major goal for you, and you’ll likely collect quite a few gorgeous and stylish new items for when you’re finally ready to hit the gym and look your best again.
How to Deal with Divorce if You’re a Gemini
You can be a bit of a drama queen. There are two sides to you, Gemini, and both can come out during a divorce.
If it’s friendly, your rational, objective side comes into play, the side that knows it’s for the best and wants to remain friends. But if not, your poor ex better watch out, because there’s no one like you when it comes to manipulative word games.
You also have a tendency to twist the story your way, which can confuse even the most astute person, so be careful not to stoop to that level (this is not to put you down, but to help rise above all the mess).
A better way to focus your energy is to go out, meet new people and try new things, with a special focus on learning new skills.
How to deal with a divorce if you have cancer
Oh dear my friend Cancer. This probably won’t be very good for you. You tend to cling to your partner very tightly, and that takes a while lot for you to let go.
Even then, you do it reluctantly, remembering all the fun things and wonderful experiences you’ve had, while resolutely forgetting the real reason why this didn’t work.
Many tears will be cried, and much regret and worry will be felt. However, once you realize that this is actually over, you slowly change your mood and start to see the possibilities that lie before you.
Maybe you’ll reinvent yourself, travel, discover a new career or try out a new city. You can adapt so much better than you think, and over time you will even grow to cherish your ex and become good friends.
How to Deal with Divorce if You’re a Leo
Oh, the drama! This isn’t going to go well, as you know Leo. First of all, if your ex was the one who instigated the divorce, it will be much harder for you because you won’t handle rejection well at all.
Your ego will rage and you will become very angry, hurt and intense throughout the process. You will never, ever beg, but you will demand to know what wasn’t good enough about you, and ultimately realize that it is in fact their loss.
And if you initiate the divorce, you will probably move on much faster, immersing yourself in parties, socializing, the kids and going on lots of dates. It helps to know that there is always a chance for new love around the corner.
How to Deal with Divorce if You’re a Virgo
The problem with you Virgo is that you start to overthink it completely. You’ll probably be one of those people, whether you initiated the divorce or not, who beat themselves up and wonder how you could have done better, or why you didn’t see that particular toxic trait.
The best thing for you is to go to therapy to talk it out. They will help you realize that it wasn’t all your fault, and that there was no way you could have repaired or saved the relationship all on your own.
It takes two to tango, remember? Over time, you may become somewhat bitter or cynical about marriage until you meet someone new, someone who would always be right for you.
How to Deal with Divorce if You’re a Libra
First of all, you’ve probably been dealing with this indecision for a few years now. It’s not easy for you to let go of a great love Libra – not that it’s easy for anyone – but because it’s such a romantic sign, it will hit you right away.
However, because you are rational in mind, you will manage to find a way to be objective about the situation and see it as an opportunity to remain friends and be friendly about it. This is of course as long as things are completely fair.
If not, you’ll probably write them off. You’ll probably also be one of those people who love to go on wonderful dates, because let’s face it: you’re in high demand.
How to Deal with Divorce if You’re a Scorpio
Yes. There are two ways you can handle a divorce for your Scorpio – the first is to write your ex off completely and present that he or she is dead. Because in some ways they are.
It is easier to hold a funeral for them in your heart than to sit with the pain of feeling abandoned, from the one who caused the separation.
The second way – your shadow way – is to become vengeful, jealous and obsessive. Stalking your ex on social media (or in person), keying their car, or sabotaging their relationship is not beneath you, especially if you have been betrayed in some way.
Be careful not to go too far. You have way too much potential to waste on someone who isn’t in your long-term future. Plus, you probably have a string of loved ones who would love to be with you.
How to deal with divorce if you are Sagittarius
Of all the zodiac signs, you are probably the one who can handle a divorce best. Sure, you’ll be an angry Sagittarius – furiously spitting, even – but you won’t last long.
You take a philosophical stand, knowing that people are in your life for a time and a reason. It also helps that you’ll probably be on the very first plane out of the country, ready to take the world by storm and have a big party.
You love your freedom, and divorce can give you back the wings you never knew you were missing. Ultimately, you and your ex will probably be the very best of friends, and both have moved on happily.
How to Deal with Divorce if You’re a Capricorn
Being the kind of sign that takes a long time to walk down the aisle, divorce can be a huge blow to you, Capricorn.
You may even have buried yourself in your work to avoid the situation where your marriage hasn’t been working for a long time. You’ve completed your duties and checked all the boxes, so what now?
Well, you’ll probably be left with a sense of cynicism, and shutting down your heart and soul will help you heal, at least for now.
Maybe you’re a little promiscuous while missing your ex, or maybe you (most likely) continue to immerse yourself in your work and become a top manager, boss or CEO.
Over time – a long time – you will regain confidence and open your heart slowly but surely.
How to Deal with Divorce if You’re an Aquarius
You’re a bit unpredictable when it comes to divorce. Maybe you’re completely light-hearted about it, Aquarius, maybe secretly relieved that you have your freedom back and time to spend with your friends again.
Or you may become an anxious, overthinking mess, in which case therapy is very important for you to sort things out. You may have a little bit of both, but eventually you’ll get over it and shut down your feelings, like you always do.
Once things are done for you, you will never look back and you can be very comfortable staying friends. So much so that it can be a little weird to anyone new to your life how comfortable you are with each other.
How to Deal with Divorce if You’re a Pisces
You are the absolute queen/king of ghosting. In the event of a divorce, there is a good chance that you will disappear completely, confusing your ex to no end.
Maybe you changed your name and moved cities, or maybe you decided to live on a tropical island – who knows?
Whatever you can do to avoid Pisces pain, you will embrace it. You’ll have to find healthy escapes, because drinking, smoking and listening to sad music can only suffice for a limited time.
Instead, learn an instrument, pray, join a church or temple, and commune with nature. You will fall in love again very soon – you always do – and at that stage forgiveness is the easiest thing you can do.
