The Affirmation Your Zodiac Needs to Overcome Tough Times

When life presents challenges, the most important thing is to keep a clear mind and address them head-on. That often means facing our shadow aspects and overcoming some of our worst habits to make it through . Sometimes, the toughest part of life is personal growth, but that's what these challenges are here for: to usher us into becoming the best version of ourselves.

Read on for your astrology-aligned affirmation, written by expert astrologers .

Affirmations for Each Zodiac Sign Whenever Life Feels Tough

Read for your Sun, Moon, and Rising signs.

Aries

I choose inquiry over inflammation.

Opposing views and opinions from others can activate an emotional response from anyone, but your fiery spirit can sometimes get the best of you. We all face resistance this way from time to time. It's best to avoid the descent into chaos by going with the flow and asking polite questions without allowing yourself to become inflamed. In how we handle adversity, we shape ourselves into our most resilient selves.

Taurus

I am present.

When you get stuck worrying about the past and the future, it steals time from you today, but when you can cut the cord and find gratitude, it will ground you in the present. Gratitude is the parent of all of life's greatest virtues. The ego can sometimes set traps for you when you get caught up in feelings of entitlement, believing that the world owes you something, so write down a few things to be grateful for to help free your heavy heart. 

Gemini

I will allow loyalty the opportunity to be mirrored back to me.

The absence of fear is the incubator of trust. While it's true that your experiences have shaped you, you will sometimes notice that specific patterns are only a reflection of poor treatment in the past. Instead of projecting this pain onto the present, refocus on how you show up honestly in your relationships and draw people to you who will do the same.

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Cancer

I respect myself enough to say, "I deserve better."

You want to be treated well when you pour so much soul into nurturing your loved ones but even more importantly, do you believe in yourself enough to pursue what truly fulfills you? Make sure you're the main character in your own story and that you are happening to the world, not the other way around. To slay another day, use your self-respect as a powerful motivator.

Leo

My mind is the builder, but my words are the designers of my reality.

That is to say, where your attention goes, your energy flows, but what you speak truth to is where the real magic happens. They say it only takes 10,000 repetitions to create a new neural pathway to an idea; thus, your words can weave a powerful series of manifestations. It can be a gift or a curse to speak things into existence, lock in.

Virgo

I cannot always control the current in life, but I can dictate how I navigate the waves. It's important to remember that there is peace found in going with the flow and allowing for things to come to you in their own time. Lessons are around every corner of all life's challenges, and the, "Why?" will eventually be revealed. In the meantime, it's just vibes. Regulate your emotions through breath work and quieting the mind in tranquility. 

Libra

I release my attachment to the outcome.

Attachment can create suffering when it takes you away from your relationship to truth. It's good to have certain expectations out of life, but you can't always get what you want, and it would be delusional to think so. Saying and doing things out of alignment with who you truly are can be kind of sus, and usually brings adverse results to your situation. Remain genuine and in your authenticity, so what's for your highest good can make its way to you on a clear path.

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Scorpio

Paying attention to things is how I show love.

If you find yourself surrounded by people who lack compassion, find refreshment in knowing that you are simply more evolved than they are. Empathy is an evolved human state, and we no longer live in such a way that we must fear the unknown. The Dalai Lama once said, "If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion." In this mindset, you're bound to thrive in all you devote your energy to.

Sagittarius

No act of kindness is ever wasted.

Not just because the intention behind it magnetically attracts good things to you, but also because every bit of energy we expel with good intent creates a story that leads to the next page of the book. Altruism is a wonderful thing, but the real flex is giving yourself grace. It's ok to fall down and make mistakes! Failure is a detour, not a dead-end street. Don't give up now.

Capricorn

I trust myself.

Anyone who is careless with truth in small matters cannot be trusted to handle important matters, and we all know that you pride yourself on being reliable above all. There must be a balance in generosity; too much can cause toxic excess, and too little can lead to stinginess. Continue to live in the light of your truth and draw the boundaries where you see fit.

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Aquarius

What I consume is for nourishment, not exhaustion.

It's perfectly fine and even necessary to treat yourself from time to time, but really examining right now what habits or situations you are performing that might be depleting you further, rather than replenishing you. Sometimes, even finding yourself in heaven's algorithm can quickly become doom scrolling. Ask yourself if the things that you're consuming are actually consuming you, and find things that feed your soul.

Pisces

I am strong enough to forgive.

If holding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die, then one could surmise that forgiveness is the first sentence in the closing chapter of our suffering. Sometimes the hardest person to forgive is oneself, but most of the time, marinating in remorse is what prevents us from moving on from our missteps and beginning to rebuild. Be thankful for the lessons and release.