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You got this.
By Alexandria Brown — Written on Dec 31, 2018
2018 was a year.
A lot of things happened, good and bad, and a part of you is wondering how you made it out.
Don’t sweat it though, you’re not alone — and next year is your time to get it together and find your inner strength! If you’ve survived 2018, you can survive anything.
Seriously though, there are going to be about three solar eclipses in 2019 that will leave you renewed and rejuvenated to make some serious life changes and succeed. While the lunar eclipses are going to cut straight to your heart's core and expose your true emotions and feelings, you are going to grow so much from those vulnerable moments and keep moving forward.
Starting the year, everyone is going to feel like hope is something that’s hard to come by. That’s why we all need to find a positive mantra to keep in the back of our minds that we will repeat in those hard times.
What is a mantra? Those into meditation know that the definition of a mantra is something you repeat while meditating to help you focus and get into a healthy headspace.
Everyone will experience 2019 differently, and in terms of astrology, the astrological events of the year will affect each zodiac sign uniquely. Therefore, each zodiac sign will need a different mantra to help them get through it all.
Your mantra will remind you that 2019 is a year of growth, renewal, and positivity.
Here’s your mantra based on your zodiac sign.
Aries (March 21 – April 19)
I give myself permission to slow down.
Everything is not a rush. Life is not a race. These are two things you need to remember as you start 2019.
You've spent this past year trying to progress your life in one way or another and you’ve made such great progress. But that doesn’t mean that you need to be on the go all of the time. Sometimes good things happen to those who wait and when you’ve been constantly moving you can’t let the positivity catch you.
If you remember to take time for yourself, you will be able to make progress in ways you never saw before. Recharging is a good thing, just remember that.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
I am prepared for the challenges of the day.
For some reason, when challenges arrive, Taurus, you look at them all as negative. You think that because something is difficult it means that something is going wrong in our lives. That’s simply not true.
Challenges can lead you in the right direction when things sometimes feel at a standstill. You have been through a lot this past year and next year is going to be a lot too. The good news is that in all of the challenges that come your way, you are going to rise above them and be the star that you are.
This means you must remember you can get through anything you set your mind too and can tackle anything head on.
Gemini (May 21 to June 20)
Everything in life is working out for my highest good.
Trust your gut, Gemini! The only time you run into issues is when you refuse to trust your own intuition. I know that sometimes it’s led you down what you’ve perceived as the wrong path but I promise you, you are exactly where you’re supposed to be.
This year your relationships, your job, and even your financial situation are going to be things you focus on the most. That means that you need to trust yourself when there is conflict in any of these areas.
The other thing to remember is that everything is going to work out. You’ve worked hard to get here so enjoy it the good times and remember your strength in the darkness. 2019 is your year.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
The universe has my back and I have control over what I want.
Things might feel as though they’re not in your control, Cancer, but that’s completely untrue.
I get that the last year has been difficult and that you feel like you’ve been on a path that doesn’t reflect what you truly want for your life. The good news is that 2019 is a time to re-evaluate your path and make sure that what you’re doing in your relationships, in your job, and in your life is exactly what you want and not what others expect.
The universe has wholeheartedly got your back and you can control what the outcomes are in your life even though it feels like you can’t. Take time to see where you’re at and where you want to be this year and you will achieve it.
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
I let go of ego and embrace what life throws at me.
Oh, Leo, I get that you’re a bit of a bragger and that’s actually not a bad thing. It’s good to broadcast your success and let your friends shower you with recognition when you're achieving greatness. The only thing is, you have to also let people know when you’re struggling.
You have a lot of things thrown your way which means that keeping it all inside in order to protect your reputation and ego only leads to hurting yourself. Let go of the urge to promote the illusion of perfection and you will connect with people on a deeper level in 2019. Let down that guard and let people guide you through the hard times.
Virgo (August 23 to September 22)
I am a do-er. I will take action and get things accomplished.
You’ve always been the practical one, Virgo. That’s a great thing to remember going into 2019. Everything that you’ve been wanting and working so hard for will come to fruition this year! That means, though, that you need to stay the course and keep working on all of your projects until they are complete.
That doesn’t mean you forget self-care and dive completely into being a workaholic. You get things done no matter what so make sure you take time for yourself and relax. You deserve to relax and reap the rewards of all of your time spent getting things done.
Libra (September 23 – October 22)
I make positive choices for myself.
Libra, your year is going to focus on growing and repairing relationships. That means that you’re going to have to take inventory of all of your past and current relationships and see if there’s anything that’s not positively benefiting you.
This is the time to get rid of relationships no matter how hard it might seem in order to make sure you are moving forward with people who love and support you. Remember that you are allowed to make any choice you need to in order to keep the space around you positive.
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
I open my heart and mind. I reveal my authentic self.
I know you’re tired of hearing that you’re not vulnerable in relationships, Scorpio, but the thing is... you aren’t. This year brings a lot of positive change for you. You’re finally stepping out of your comfort zone and making all of the decisions you need to be successful in your career and relationship.
The only issue is that you’re still being secretive. You’re still keeping everything to yourself 'til it explodes in weird and wonderful ways. If you just open up a little more and allow people to share in your success and failures you will be a lot better off. Remind yourself often it’s okay to let the guard down every once and a while.
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
I can easily create a life I love.
You have the power, Sagittarius, to make this life whatever it is you want it to be and this year you’re doing that fully! You are finally going to start living life to the fullest and surrounding yourself with like-minded people.
Starting the year with a change is going to prove to be in your benefit and you’re going to be excited about all of the opportunities you’ll have. Just remember that you’re in control of your own happiness and you alone decide what is right for your life.
Don’t let others negatively impact your decisions if they seem unsupportive. You are making the right decision for you and that’s perfectly reasonable.
Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)
Even outside my comfort zone, I will be comfortable in my own skin.
It’s time for you to take risks, Capricorn, and not be so cautious. You try so hard to make everything perfect — if it’s not, then parts of your world start to fall apart.
You don’t need to worry about everything being right. Just remember that you are enough.
Remember that there will be eclipses that will force renewal and help you on any journey that that feels as though you won’t win. Everything you do, even outside of your comfort zone is okay because you have got this. Believe in yourself. Be comfortable with yourself. You won’t lose.
Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)
I will search for the good that comes even in bad situations.
Bad things happen to all of us and it’s easy to get swept up in the negativity of life, but you won’t this year, Aquarius. This year you are going to remember to see the good in everything but most importantly, you will see the good in yourself.
A lot of the time, you tend to beat yourself up over past mistakes but this year you’re not going to do that. You are going to forgive yourself and see the lessons in every situation whether it was positive or negative. Remember to look for the light in darkness and you will be able to take on the world.
Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
I matter. I am allowed to say ‘no’ to others and ‘yes’ to myself.
You are so good at giving, Pisces. You’re so good at it that you forget to give to the most important person of all — yourself.
Self-care is so important and I’m sure you’re tired of hearing that from all of your friends. They love how much you take care of them and they just want to remind you to take care of yourself too.
You’ve spent 2018 making sure everything is good with everyone else, 2019 is for you to listen to yourself and what you need. You’re allowed to say no and make sure that your number one priority is yourself.
Alexandria Brown writes about love, mental health, and wanderlust. Her first book came out in September 2016 and her second book that focuses on mental health and relationships was released in August 2017.