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A breakup is a rather painful and unpleasant experience, but each person treats it differently. Your zodiac sign can reveal a lot not only about your personality, communication style, and partner preferences, but also about how you deal with a breakup.
Some people seek advice from close friends (Virgo and Pisces), others pretend they never knew you (Sagittarius and Aquarius), and others crave attention in their environment (Leo and Gemini).
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Some zodiac signs take a long time to recover (Cancer and Capricorn), others immediately enter into new intimate relationships (Aries and Scorpio) or plunge headlong into a new relationship (Libra and Taurus).
What does astrology say about how representatives of different zodiac signs break up?
How Aries breaks up (March 21 – April 19)
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Aries are children of the zodiac circle. These fiery representatives are known for their zeal, ambition, competitive spirit, and explosive character.
They treat breakups like sports, in other words, they don't like to lose.
Aries would rather leave a person than let himself be abandoned. Therefore, if tension is growing in your relationship, then Aries is likely to initiate a break. Because they want to quickly forget about what happened, Aries quickly recover, but rarely take revenge.
Moreover, they often regret their decisions right away, whether it's a decision to start a new relationship or break up.
A remorseful Aries will do anything to prove his love and dedication, including grand gestures like a reconciliation dinner or a concert under his ex's windows. But be careful, as representatives of this zodiac sign often pursue their victim for only one purpose – to feel the adrenaline rush and win another victory.
How Taurus breaks up (April 20 – May 20)
The Earth sign Taurus in relationships is usually generous and sensual. This is a fixed sign that doesn't like change. They can stay in a relationship for a long time and will fight to maintain the union to the last.
When it's time to break up, Taurus do it consciously and unshakably.
Taurus are guided by logic and practicality, which makes it difficult for them to understand the nuances of a breakup. They see everything in black and white, and once the decision is made, there's no room for compromise.
Moreover, there is nothing worse than a rejected Taurus.
Loyalty is of great importance for this zodiac sign, and if a Taurus lover turns out to be unfaithful, the breakup will be caused not only by stubbornness, but also by anger. When these star bulls see red, you'd better disappear from their sight and stay as far away as you can.
How Twins break up (May 21 – June 20)
Gemini is an air sign of the zodiac known for its duality. Each Gemini has at least two entities, and when a relationship breaks, they will reveal to you the full range of their personality.
Do not forget that communication is vital for this zodiac sign, so it is relatively easy to understand when they decided to end the relationship. They're just sinking.
Although Geminis are known for disappearing unexpectedly and ignoring their partners, there is no malice in their behavior. They just don't like conflict.
On very rare occasions, Twins initiate a breakup, but they're also known for using clever tactics and manipulation to convince their partner that they want to break up.
This zodiac sign is going through a break in relations, telling and sometimes embellishing its details in front of others. And although many people think that Geminis should keep quiet about their personal lives, they consider this a great way to get through heartache.
How Cancer breaks up (June 21 – July 22)
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Crayfish represent the crab and, like this animal, they use a hard shell to protect their sensitive nature. They need time to build trust, so it's not always easy for Cancers to get into a serious relationship.
When Cancer finally feels safe, this union is sacred to him. These water signs are at the heart of romance and will always fight for their relationship.
However, not all relationships are meant to last forever. If a breakup occurs, Cancers often become embittered. They can vilify their exes by setting tight boundaries, but only to protect themselves.
During difficult emotional periods, Cancers seek support from friends who help them heal a broken heart.
How Leo breaks up (July 23 – August 22)
Lions, symbolizing the king of animals, are known for their cheerful character and radiant charisma. These fire signs are fascinated by romance, because they control the heart.
Often, their union is fueled by passionate love. In other words, Lions like to love.
But when the fire of love begins to fade, Leos try to protect their pride and try to break up with their partner themselves. In addition, they recover pretty quickly after a breakup.
A completely different situation occurs if you decide to leave Leo. Leo's initial reaction to an unexpected breakup will be a shock, as he won't be able to believe that anyone could lose interest in him.
However, soon after that, Leo will feel devastating pain, as if his Sun had closed the eclipse. Many Lions will not hide their suffering, and other people may perceive their behavior as overly dramatic. However, the feelings of this zodiac sign are always sincere, and they need close friends to survive the breakup.
It must be remembered that despite all their experiences, Leos are quite persistent and will always find their way back to the light.
How Virgo breaks up (August 23 – September 22)
Virgos, who are under the auspices of Mercury, the planet responsible for communication, are among the most intelligent signs of the zodiac.
They are known for their perfectionism and their ability to pay attention to the smallest details. They often fully believe in an ideal union, but since no union is without flaws, their expectations often lead to disappointments.
By the time the hope of saving the relationship fades, Virgos leave the union, sometimes without informing their partner about their decision.
Since this zodiac sign does not like conflicts, they prefer to leave without difficult conversations. If a showdown cannot be avoided, Virgo is more likely to apologize and try to relieve tension, fully taking the blame, saying that: “It's not about you, it's about me.”
If the message about the breakup caught Virgo by surprise, it will be much more difficult for them to let go of their partner. This zodiac sign will make a list of arguments why their current or former relationship was perfect in every sense.
But they need to be reminded that reality is often different from what they've come up with in their head.
How do Libra break up (September 23 – October 22)
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The Libra sign manages the partnership and, being under the auspices of the planet Venus, symbolizes harmony and love.
Since Libra is happiest when they are in a couple, they often easily move from one relationship to another. In the ideal Libra world, there are no breakups, and relationships begin and end without any formalities.
In fact, Libra likes to keep the door open. They recognize that relationships meet specific needs, and until Libra knows exactly what they want from a long-term relationship, they always leave several options.
Being a peaceful sign, if Libra announces a breakup, they do so in the most pleasant and ambiguous manner possible. For example, they might say “we should take a break” instead of “break up”. If the Libra partner wants to break up, they will do everything possible to ensure that the relationship ends on a good note.
For Libra, it is very important what impression they make on others, so they will always care about their reputation.
How Scorpio breaks up (October 23 – November 21)
Scorpio represents transformation. His ability to recover and rise from the ashes requires the “symbolic death” of what has already become obsolete.
This is not to say that it is easy for this zodiac sign to experience separation. Moreover, Scorpio really does not like to let go of what he considers his own. Regardless of who initiated the breakup, this watermark always feels abandoned.
Scorpions have control issues, which can make them obsessed with their ex-lovers.
Most often, mysterious Scorpios outwardly remain calm and serene, demonstrating their strong emotions with strange and obsessive behavior. Don't be surprised if Scorpio blocks you on social media while creating another account to secretly spy on you.
The best way to get over a breakup for Scorpio is to heal a broken heart by diving into the depths of your soul, being alone with your fears, and letting yourself go through all your dark ones emotions.
How Sagittarius breaks up (November 22 – December 21)
Known for his inexhaustible curiosity, Sagittarius is always on the lookout for new experiences. At the same time, this zodiac sign really does not like to part with its freedom in relationships.
If he feels that he is being restricted or controlled, he will inevitably look around.
Sagittarians are very straightforward and don't like to go around the bush when it comes to breaking up.
These “nomads at heart” can easily pack up and leave the relationship as if they never existed. Although this approach seems rather tough to others, it is very difficult to keep the “fire” of this zodiac sign.
If you leave Sagittarius unexpectedly, they may react in a completely different manner, doing anything to regain their love.
From the outside, it will seem very romantic, but there is more than just passion or adoration behind such perseverance. Sagittarians will stop at nothing to satisfy their desires and will not rest until they reach their goal.
But whether they are ready to stay with the object of their love for a long time is a completely different question.
How Capricorn breaks up (December 22 – January 19)
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Capricorns are known for their perseverance and lack of excessive emotionality. Although they are much more sensitive at heart than they seem when it comes to breaking a relationship, this zodiac sign is perfect at cutting off all ties.
In relationships, this earthly sign is reliable, loyal and reveals its sensuality. He is interested in long-term relationships in which both can go through all the twists and turns of life.
And while they fight hard for relationships they believe in if they don't work, they just accept that fact and move on.
This earth sign would rather accept reality as it is than live in illusions. Moreover, they will never convince a person to stay if they have lost interest in them. For a down-to-earth Capricorn, this is just another reality of life.
How Aquarius breaks up (January 20 – February 18)
Aquarius, being the last aerial sign of the Zodiac, is known for its unconventional approach to life. They care about people and their suffering, but at the same time they find it difficult to maintain personal relationships.
It's not that they don't care, it's just that they're more busy solving humanity's global problems than dating.
In relationships, they are playful and easy-going, but when they break up, they show complete alienation. Regardless of who decided to break up, they treat this situation wisely, analyzing all the mistakes and joys of the relationship.
However, even if Aquarius expresses his emotions in such an unusual way, this does not mean that he does not feel anything, and he also needs the support of loved ones.
How Pisces break up (January 19 – March 20)
Pisces is the last water sign of the zodiac. They have strong intuition and creativity, often wandering between fantasy and reality.
Since their hearts are always full of empathy and wisdom, Pisces often slip away to avoid an excess of emotions.
This zodiac sign does not like difficult situations, so they break up in a vague and unconvincing manner.
Fish often exist in an abstract reality and it's not easy for them to set boundaries. Instead of just putting an end to it, they prefer to disappear from the relationship, leaving behind a lot of questions.
As Pisces begin to think more clearly in their dreams, they should rest more often and trust their intuition when they make decisions.