Aries (March 21 - April 19)
As the most impulsive Fire sign of the zodiac, you're not above breaking something expensive that belongs to your now-ex. Because you often leap before you look, this could mean some pricey property damage! You live in the heat of the moment, so your revenge isn't the strategic, complicated kind. Take your anger and channel it into your sign's strong independent streak: pull down posters, gather CDs and books and any other evidence of your ex exerting their "tastes" onto you. In fact, grab anything of yours that you associate with your former flame and destroy it in a private ritual. Shred old letters, burn sentimental photos in your own element: a (well-contained) fire, break some small souvenir and then move on -- another talent of yours!

Taurus (April 20 - May 20)
As a steady Earth sign, you don't jump from one lover to the next easily. You like the security of a committed relationship, which is why getting dumped can hit you especially hard. Remember that the way to your heart is through your senses -- touch, taste, smell -- so as you're making your final exit from your ex-partner's home, you could find some solace in snatching a pricey bottle of their favorite wine, a prized cigar or a luxurious throw blanket on your way out. Or you could simply take to heart the adage that "the best revenge is living well": gather up the gifts they've given you or the presents you had planned to surprise them with, sell them for a fair price on eBay and use the profits for a weekend getaway at your favorite spa!

Gemini (May 21 - June 20)
As the airy, on-the-go sign of the zodiac, it may not take you long to rebound from this letdown in love. Before you know it you'll be back on the town again, working the room -- so make it a place your ex frequents! As your heart is mending, you can use your natural charm to flirt with promising new love interests in full view of your ex. Also consider honing your love of communication (and social networking) to get a final dig in by posting exciting status updates of what a great time you're having without the person who broke your heart. Upload photos of your social-butterfly self having a fabulous time in your new swinging single life, while resisting the urge to use your talent with the written word to bad mouth your one-time partner.

Cancer (June 21 - July 22)
There is hardly a vengeful bone in your body, Cancer, unless someone you love has been hurt. If you're the injured party, your ex had better beware your wrath, because the loyalty you pour into all your relationships isn't cheap! Once you've overcome the shock of your break up, the affection you felt for your past partner can quickly turn to contempt, and because home is so important to you, you'll be tempted to shake up your ex's home base as well -- from doing anything as relatively harmless as a late-night TPing to, say, sneaking in and removing one of their prized possessions before you've given back their spare key -- anything to shake up their sense of security. Resist this urge, Cancer; you're above breaking and entering, and because of your nurturing nature, you'll only hurt yourself in the end. Instead, reclaim your own space by performing a cleansing ritual at your own residence. Change your locks if it makes you feel better and to combat your "homebody" reputation, be sure to keep your car parked a few blocks away in case your ex decides to drive past your place to see if you're home!

Leo (July 23 - August 22)
Your sign is proud and known for being the most childlike member of the zodiac. This can make taking the high road that much harder in the wake of heartbreak! You give 110% in love and find it difficult to suddenly be out of your once-significant other's spotlight. But given your gift for glamour and your ease as the center of attention, it won't be hard to turn the focus back on the second love of your life -- you! -- as you cultivate talents and hobbies that could bring you not only pleasure, but fame as well. By pursuing your own passion, you might just make headlines before too long and your ex will be surrounded by evidence that they let something extraordinary get away.

Virgo (August 23 - September 22)
On the one hand, your intense powers of analysis can help you see that this match wasn't meant to be, and you'll hardly waste any time wallowing in self-pity or deluding yourself that you'll never love again. Still, you are one of the most intelligent signs of the zodiac, so you'll be highly offended that the suitor who made it through your intense screening process just did you wrong! But you're also a very discrete sign that picks up on details -- like your ex's major dislikes. As you process your pain, shop for a bumper sticker or twelve that advertises their most hated band, slogan or politician. When you see their car parked in a popular nightspot, discretely slap these odious advertisements onto their beloved vehicle (on the back window so as not to ruin the paint job, of course!) and smile secretly to yourself as you walk away.

Libra (September 23 - October 22)
As the partnership-oriented sign, Libra, breakups of any nature hit you especially hard. You seek balance and probably put a lot of effort into this relationship, making a split seem like a personal failure. So don't get sad or mad, get even -- by tapping into your ruling planet Venus' forte: beauty! Distance yourself from your disastrous dumping by playing up the glamour your sign is famous for. Lady Libras, get daring with your locks: dye them, bleach them, shear them -- finally try that drastic look you've always wanted! Libra men, go preppy or polished or, if that's always been your style, try out "casual chic." By focusing on you, you'll tip the scales back into your favor -- not to mention shock the person who's done you wrong by making them wonder what other surprises they're missing out on ...

Scorpio (October 23 - November 21)
Be careful, Scorpio: once bitten, your sign's "stinger" can come out and really do some damage. You have a hard time forgiving, and your reaction to rejection can be particularly venomous. Be careful not to take it too far. At the same time, you have a sharp mind and a knack for uncovering what is hidden, so doing a little digging on your ex can serve two purposes: one, it's likely you'll find an unsavory piece of trivia about your old flame that will convince you the break up is for the best, and two, you'll have a real zinger factoid to hint at (ever-so-mysteriously) when you email or text your ex about returning their spare keys. Don't feel like doing all that grunt work? Embrace your sense of secrecy and send a tantalizing text message that reads like a flirt, then quickly follow it up with "Oops! Sorry! That wasn't meant for you." and leave it at that.

Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)
The biggest struggle most Sags face is how to keep a sense of personal freedom while part of a twosome -- so you must have been smitten to agree to being tied down! This can make the heartbreak even worse, but since you already have a taste for globe-trotting, it won't be hard for you to rebound and enjoy all the extra space. But it's a law of human nature that few exes (even the guilty parties!) can stand the sight of their recent romantic partner shedding the relationship in nanoseconds, so appearing to move on effortlessly will drive them mad! If you can "accidentally" bump into them and manage an indifferent conversation, you'll really drive home the point that your ex was never significant enough to get you to settle.

Capricorn (December 22 - January 19)
Singer Blu Cantrell wasn't the first woman to use "retail therapy" on her ex's dime as a way to start the recovery process, but her revenge anthem, "Hit 'Em Up Style" certainly gets to the heart of what might make you and your expensive tastes feel better: one last round of the finer things, charged to the person who really hurt you. Use your sign's strategic savvy: assuming your ex is apologetic, agree that you would like to sit down and discuss friendship -- at a four-star restaurant. Sip your favorite top-shelf vodka, order the veal or indulge in a decadent dessert as you "reconnect" with your one-time love. When you've had your fill (and just as the conversation seems to relax) excuse yourself to make a phone call and instead, make an exit. They'll get the message!

Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)
As the most tech-savvy and futuristic sign of the zodiac, Aquarius, you'll want your revenge to be 3.0. While there are tons of ways to severely (and easily) commit total digital annihilation on your ex's laptop, your sign's general concern for the well-being of others will prevent you from going too far. Still -- do you know their Facebook password? Log in as your ex and replace their profile image with something embarrassing (but not reputation-ruining); make them join fan pages for politicians, actors, movies and music they hate. If you have access to their iPod, stealthily replace all their favorite tunes with a mix (either meaningful or just plain annoying) that will catch them off-guard -- or, better yet, just the same song re-installed over and over. And if you really have full tech access, change their cell phone ring tone to something loud, obnoxious and humiliating to hear in public!

Pisces (February 19 - March 20)
As a sweet sign that can easily escape into a happier world of your own creation, Pisces, you aren't the most vindictive member of the zodiac. At the same time, you do have a truly rich imagination, so beware the former lover who crosses you! Because you have an incredible ability to envision, you may only need to visualize your ex getting their comeuppance in order to feel better about your situation. Still, if you're itching for a little bit of payback, your offbeat sense of timing (that is, slower than most!) can serve you well. Use your mind's eye to figure out what would really get your ex's goat, and then take your time in executing the plan so they won't see it coming!