Your year in love begins on a rowdy note as Uranus stations direct in security-oriented Taurus on January 27. You may experience sudden shifts and upheavals in your romantic affairs from this day onward. While shifts in your dynamics can sometimes challenge your desire for stability, these changes allow you to find comfort in freedom and liberation in your bonds. By February 22, your desire for intimacy in your relationships peaks as Venus unites with Mars in unconventional Aquarius. Now, you’ll be drawn toward connections that defy tradition. While your desire for intimacy will be strong, you’ll still feel the need to maintain a healthy distance between your own unique identity and those of others.
However, by the Pisces new moon on March 10, you’ll begin to find pleasure in promising love affairs, inviting you to get closer to potential prospects. While you normally approach dating cautiously, you’ll be more willing to maintain an open mind during this time. Your social life reaches new heights as Venus shifts into pleasure-oriented Taurus by April 29, launching you into new, satisfying relationships. You’re feeling more attracted to those who can offer you deep, intimate bonds now, which may spotlight a specific romantic partner. By the Taurus new moon on May 7, you’ll be called to fully lean into the comfort your special someone is offering you now. Feel free to get a little vulnerable – the company that you’re currently keeping can be trusted.
As June 8 comes around, things heat up in your love life as Mars shifts into sensual Taurus. You may be persuaded to make hasty decisions when it comes to the state of your relationship, so it’ll be important not to jump into anything you’re not yet ready for. There’s nothing wrong with needing more time before taking the next step. Things take a sudden turn in your relationships during the Mars-Uranus meeting in Taurus on July 15. If things have felt a little stagnant in your love life, expect an unexpected shift to take place now. Change is sometimes good, even if it thrusts you outside your comfort zone.
On August 29, you’ll feel inclined to withdraw and reflect on the current relationships you’re a part of as Venus shifts into balanced Libra. Are things feeling out of alignment? If so, use this as an invitation to take a little time for yourself. Luckily, the September 17 Pisces lunar eclipse provides a shift in perspective regarding how you intimately connect with yourself, others, and the world around you. If you’ve been feeling uninspired, expect to gain a surge in inspiration now. By October 17, you’ll feel motivated to explore new horizons in your affairs with others. Now, you’ll be more attracted to people who support your need for freedom in relationships rather than holding you captive.
However, as the Taurus full moon culminates on November 15, your desire for stable connections comes into sharp focus once more. You may be able to appreciate your independence in relationships, but it’s still important that you have people to rely on. Your year in love comes to a close as Venus in Aquarius has a tense square-off with Uranus in Taurus on December 28, disrupting the peace in your relationships as you yearn for excitement and freedom. As you move into the new year, you’ll be making peace with the uncertainty that comes with love and romance. It may be unpredictable, but it’s usually still worth it!