American Sign Language (ASL) is a language of profound beauty and expression, allowing us to communicate not just with our hands, but with our whole hearts. One of the most hopeful and versatile signs is the one for "wish." It’s a sign that captures hope, desire, and heartfelt sentiment all in one simple, elegant motion. The sign for WISH is made by forming a "C" handshape with your dominant hand, placing it near your collarbone, and pulling it downwards along your chest. It’s as if you are gently pulling a desire from your heart and sending it out into the world.
Whether you're celebrating a milestone, offering encouragement, or simply sharing a quiet moment, pairing the ASL sign for "wish" with the perfect words can create a powerful and memorable message. Here is a comprehensive guide to wishes you can sign and share for any occasion, designed to help you express exactly what’s in your heart.
Birthday & Milestone Wishes
For those special days that mark another year of life, love, or achievement, a wish is a traditional and beautiful gift. These messages are perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, and other celebratory milestones.
1. I wish you the happiest of birthdays, filled with laughter and joy.
2. Making a big wish for you on your special day!
3. Wishing you another beautiful year of life and love. Happy Anniversary!
4. My only wish today is for all your birthday dreams to come true.
5. Close your eyes and make a wish! I hope it’s a wonderful one.
6. Here’s a wish for health, happiness, and everything you deserve this year.
7. I wish you a day as amazing as you are.
8. Sending you the biggest birthday wish from the bottom of my heart.
9. May this milestone be everything you wished for and more.
Wishes for a Bright Future
When someone is embarking on a new journey—be it a graduation, a new job, a move, or a new chapter in life—a wish for their future is a powerful vote of confidence. Use these messages to cheer them on.
1. I wish you nothing but success and happiness on your new adventure.
2. My biggest wish is for your happiness in this new chapter. Congratulations!
3. Wishing you a future that is as bright and promising as you are.
4. I wish you all the best as you graduate and take on the world.
5. May all your wishes for this new path come true.
6. Wishing you a smooth journey and great success in your new job.
7. I wish you courage, strength, and endless opportunity.
8. As you start this new beginning, I’m wishing you all the good things in life.
9. My heartfelt wish is that you find joy and fulfillment in everything you do.
Encouraging & "Get Well Soon" Wishes
During tough times, a simple wish can feel like a beacon of hope. These messages are meant to offer support, strength, and comfort to someone facing illness, a personal challenge, or a difficult day.
1. I wish you strength and peace for the road ahead.
2. Sending a heartfelt wish for your speedy and full recovery.
3. My constant wish is for your health and healing. Take care of yourself.
4. I wish I could take away your worries. Please know I’m thinking of you.
5. Wishing you a little more strength with each new day.
6. My sincere wish is that you feel better very, very soon.
7. I wish you comfort on difficult days and hope for brighter ones.
8. Just wanted to send a wish your way for peace and gentle healing.
9. Wishing you the courage you need to get through this. You are not alone.
Wishes for Big Dreams & Goals
For the friend who is chasing a huge dream, starting a passion project, or working tirelessly toward a goal, your encouragement means the world. Acknowledge their ambition and wish them success.
1. I wish for all your biggest, wildest dreams to come true. You deserve it.
2. Wishing you the focus and determination to achieve everything you set your mind to.
3. My greatest wish is to see you succeed. Go for it!
4. I wish you luck, but I know you’ll succeed with your talent and hard work.
5. Here’s a wish for your continued passion and perseverance. Don’t give up!
6. I’m wishing on every star for your success and happiness.
7. May this venture be everything you wished for and more.
8. I wish you the confidence to overcome any obstacle in your way.
Everyday Hopes & Sweet Nothings
A wish doesn’t have to be reserved for a grand occasion. These small, tender messages are perfect for letting a friend, partner, or family member know you’re thinking of them and hoping for their happiness.
1. Just thinking of you and wishing you a really wonderful day.
2. I wish you knew how much you mean to me.
3. Sending you a little wish to make you smile.
4. My simple wish today is that you feel loved and appreciated.
5. Before you go to sleep, I wish you the sweetest of dreams.
6. I wish we could be together right now. Missing you!
7. I often find myself wishing for your happiness, just because.
8. Here’s a small wish for a moment of peace in your busy day.
9. I wish you a week as lovely as you are.
### A Wish from the Heart
No matter which message you choose, the most important part of sharing a wish is the genuine feeling behind it. Feel free to adapt these ideas, add a personal memory, or combine them to create a message that is uniquely yours. When you make the WISH sign, let the sincerity shine through in your expression. After all, a wish is a little piece of your heart that you give to someone else—and that is a beautiful gift.