| Aries - Single? This is your best year in over a decade to meet someone special, walk down the aisle or just plain fall madly in love. Married? You’ll fall in love all over again. If there are any problems in your marriage, you can work on them. The good times are especially good June through November. Between February and May, you may be reviewing a current relationship and deciding whether it’s worth holding onto. If you decide to call it quits, you will meet someone else who’s a better match. However, make sure you are not trading one problem for another. Many times when we break a relationship off with someone, we draw the exact same type of person with similar issues. The reason we repeat past mistakes? It has to do with the lessons our soul wishes to learn. If you experience rough waters before June and want to wait out the storm, you certainly can - and there will be a light at the end of the tunnel or a resolution in your relationship by midsummer. However as we get deeper into 2005, there may be trouble in paradise for those of you that are in “on-again, off-again” relationships. This is a tricky year. In one sense, Aries have a tremendous amount of good luck and in another respect, relationships can be troublesome. So make the most of your good times and if you must, end relationships that are going nowhere. This way, the door’s open to the universe, allowing it to invite someone perfect in!
Taurus - You may find that work consumes most of your time this year but come October 27, your love vibe is working overtime. That’s when Jupiter, the planet of abundance, moves into your astro-sector of love and marriage. It will remain there until November 24, 2006 so this exciting love cycle is one you gotta be ready for. Purge anything and anyone that isn’t in your best interest. If you are in a dead-end relationship, you‘ll have the willpower to end it. On the flip side, if you think you are ready to make a long term commitment with somebody special, late 2005 and all of 2006 is your time to do so. You Single Bulls will meet mysterious, sexy partners this year that both challenge and intrigue you. Since you’ll be spending a great deal of time at the office, it’s quite possible you could link up with someone romantically there. There is a chance you could meet someone already attached, too. Be careful you don’t end up in a love triangle of some sort or dating a married man or woman. If you’ve been considering a walk down the aisle with your long- time partner, you’ll feel emotionally ready by next year or before to do just that. For those of you who are considering divorce or a separation, don’t act too quickly because you and your mate may see things differently by year’s end and be willing to call a truce. But if you know in your heart that it’s truly over, you shouldn’t have any problem finding new love. You may meet the love of your life in August or September if you’re actively searching for a soul mate.
Gemini - Much of 2005 favors romantic interludes and drawing new love interests (more so summer and fall). Your sex drive is high and you exude lots of charisma and sex appeal. People will be drawn to you very easily. However for those Gemini born mid June, there may be power struggles in personal relationships as you find yourself questioning the validity of many of your most intimate ties. You’re not the same person you were last year and perhaps not even last month, when it comes to love. Your needs and wants are changing. So, naturally what you expect from relationships, is too. Get ready for a new romance that quickly turns into a long term commitment. You may not actually marry for two years, but you’ll know in your heart that you’ve found the “right one.” Married? You can create more sparks than ever and have fun with your partner this year if you make time for love. If you’re considering having a child, this year is a good time to bring a bundle of joy into the world too!
Cancer - You can get a jump start on your love life this year by preparing yourself for a whirlwind romance from February 7 to March 20. Make the most of this time to meet someone or ignite an old flame because you won’t have another opportunity to meet anyone special until mid June and on, when Venus visits your sun. If you’re already madly in love or lust, the union will be tested due to taskmaster Saturn, who makes all aspects of life very serious. But Saturn only hangs around until July 17. If you’ve recently separated or gotten a divorce, you’ll meet someone new and if you’re pondering a breakup, know it may for the best. After summer ends, your entire outlook on life is revitalized and love is no longer a stranger.
Leo - With Neptune opposing your sign, be careful of who you put your trust in. Everyone is not as they seem. You could fall hopelessly in love with a toad that only looks like a prince. On the bright side, January sizzles with romance! So does August, as the Aquarius moon on the 19th is a favorable time for making commitments and pledging undying love. Don’t sweat the small stuff in a current relationship. Communication is the key in getting along, and most of it runs smoothly from June on. Leos have the most generous hearts of all the zodiac. Sometimes, you go way overboard in expressing your love and very often wear your heart on your sleeve. For those of you born in late July, you’ll curb the urge to jump in feet first. Disappointment sets in when you find it’s you that’s doing all of the “giving.” Don’t set bad patterns in the beginning of a new relationship. Keep things in balance; give and take. That way you won’t feel like you are being used or taken for granted.
Virgo - Expect the unexpected when it comes to love. Actually Uranus, opposing your sign, greeted you a year ago but it hasn’t quite affected all born under the sign of Virgo ... yet. For those born in August, you may have already experienced a major change, challenge, or upset in a current relationship. Some of you have already experienced an unexpected separation or divorce (and are now finding out that was the best thing that ever happened to you!) Others may have recently met a special someone and possible a soul mate! Virgos’ relationships, in general, are desperately needing a change. Most of their commitments need to change in some way in order to survive and grow. It’s the relationships that won’t grow that will likely end. For this is the year that a major cycle continues to press Virgos of all ages into creating healthier, happier lives for themselves and their lovers. People may come and go now. If you are single, it’s likely your status will change. You’ll find yourself looking at wedding rings and thinking of mortgage payments. Married Virgos will seek to create a more loving environment and spiritual connection with their partners. Anything is possible now for you. And probably what you would least expect to happen, will. Be open to receive what the universe is bringing you. It’s for your own good.
Libra - Jupiter transits your sun sign until late October, bringing you all sorts of blessings and opportunities. And yes, that translates into affairs of the heart as well! However, Jupiter retrograde can delay things between early February and June, when you’ll find not much is moving forward. If you were to start a new relationship during this time, it may require some adjustments or may never truly get off the ground. It is however, a good time to review what’s happening in your personal life, so you can make positive and needed changes. Most of your love luck strikes around the spring and summer when the sun and Mars are in your opposite sign of Aries; March 21 - April 20 and June 13 - July 28. Because most of your focus will be in the work arena, expect a romance to blossom there. If attached, be forewarned that work could interfere with personal time so you will have to do a balancing act (which is something Libra is quite capable of). Also look at Mars transiting your solar fifth house February 7 through March 20 to bring you even more opportunities to meet someone special!
Scorpio - Most of 2005 bodes well for love and attraction. Thanks to a heavy transit of Mars in your love and relationship sectors of your solar chart, you can expect tons of opportunities for romance! The cycle to consider is May 1 through June 12 when fiery Mars heats things up and draws new sexual interests as well as lots of admiring glances from the opposite sex. If married, this is a great period to take a second honeymoon or just spend quality time together. If single, you will meet creative, fun-loving types. It is a very romantic period. From Late July and leading into the late winter of 2006, Mars enjoys an extended stay in your house of marriage and partnerships. This is a period in which many single Scorpions may choose to become engaged or get married. The emphasis is on love and relationship. There may be a few testy periods when Mars turns retrograde October 1 through December 9 but it will give you a chance to decide if you wish to move forward with someone or look elsewhere.
Sagittarius - You are a freedom lover that hates to be tied down but this year you’ll find you like to have someone waiting up when you come home. If you’re already spoken for, you can expect some romantic times with your honey from mid-May through the end of July. This would be a great time to plan a getaway and take up a mutual sport or hobby. You’ll be feeling emotionally connected to one another on a deeper level this spring. If you are flying solo, this period will be ideal for meeting the guy or girl of your dreams. It’s up to you if the relationship will last but you certainly won’t be disappointed by this new amour. Whoever you meet this spring could lead to a bigger commitment around Valentine's Day 2006. So make sure you don’t waste your time in relationships that are going nowhere. You wouldn’t want to miss someone special. Being available is the key to dating success now. Many Sagittarius born before December 12 have already experienced a difficult Pluto transit and have made changes in bad relationships. But if you are born in the last part of Sagittarius, you may still be going through a period of transformation. Therefore, many of your relationships will be under scrutiny for the next two years.
Capricorn - Only seven months to go … until you are out of one of the most challenging cycle in over thirty years when it comes to affairs of the heart. The Lord of karma, Saturn is still wreaking havoc with some of your most intimate relationships. Those that have passed the test will survive and grow stronger. Weak ties will eventually break and more than likely end before July. This two-year cycle that began in June 2003 is about getting rid of negative people in your life and relationships that you have outgrown, but are holding onto for one reason or another. Everyone has some relationship issues, but Capricorns are the ones that being challenged the most now. Many Cappys have already hit divorce court. Some are separated and still others struggle to make their relationships work. These tests will be over on July 17 for the most part and then you will get your just reward for all of the hard work you have put into your commitments. If single, you could meet you soul mate. If you are planning on being single soon, try to stay that way until after summer when aspects get better and love flows easier. The most important thing to remember during this transit is; if a relationship is still standing past July, it’s meant to be. Any that have fallen by the wayside were supposed to end. It’s really that simple!
Aquarius - Are you feeling as if there are no boundaries in your life any longer? Are things you once thought of as important, not as important now? Do you find yourself caught in an identity or mid-life crisis? Many Aquarius are feeling this way due to Neptune crossing their sun sign, and because of this transit many are reconsidering their relationships. Single Water Bearers are falling in love effortlessly thanks to their rose colored glasses. Indeed, it is a strange time for those born in late January and February. The real news however comes in mid July when transiting Saturn makes it way into the sign of Leo, opposite the Aquarius sun. Singles could meet, marry, and set up house. Attached Aquarius will be reconsidering their relationships and some may even feel fenced-in. Challenges in love will be common if there is a lack of compromise from July 17, 2004, through September 2006. Some Aquarius will separate from long-term lovers. Others will resolve long- standing issues and perhaps seek therapy to work out problems. And still others will find true love and settle down (for a while).
Pisces - With Uranus transiting their sun, Fish are still riding a wild rollercoaster of a soap opera life. This is a period of exciting change and for many Pisces, these changes will affect their personal lives. After July, relationships become easier to handle; less stressful and more “comfy.” However Fish that have been fence-sitting for a while - whether to get married, end a relationship or ask someone out - will be pushed off the fence and forced by fate to take a stand. It will be an exhilarating time; intimidating perhaps, but at the same time, exciting because you won’t know what’s going to happen next. Everything in your life is changing that is stagnant. Are you in a dead-end relationship now? Are you looking to get married? Changes are possible. August and September are good times to look for love or take your current commitment a step further. No matter what path you choose to find love, there’ll be a road open before you to get you where you need to be!
Maria Shaw is a celebrity astrologer who writes the love and sex horoscope column for Complete Woman, Soap Opera Digest and other magazines. You can watch Maria on VH1 as well as other daytime talk shows. Visit MariaShaw.com for more info. |
