Your year in love begins on a quiet note, Aries. Family matters dominate your attention, making romance a lesser priority for the first month of 2025. However, come the Aquarius new moon on January 29, questions of companionship begin to arise. Are you surrounding yourself with the right people? Your interests and goals are changing. If you want inspired alliances, rethinking your network is natural. On February 4, Venus enters Aries, causing heads to turn in your direction. Pay attention to the kinds of admirers you’re attracting. Are they capable of handling your fire? Be selective about who you spend your time with. Under the February 12 Leo full moon, romantic tension comes to a head. Is a love affair satisfying your desires, or does your crush expect you to cater to theirs? Remember, you’re a prize, not a trophy! Venus goes retrograde on March 1, forcing you to review your current criteria. Helpfully, the alignment between the sun and Venus on March 22 provides clarity on what you want out of love!
On April 12, the Libra full moon spotlights the need for give and take. How are others supporting you? How are you supporting others? Strive to strike a balance. Venus goes direct also on April 12, offering a romantic do-over! You’ve seen where high hopes and low standards led you astray in the spring. With a renewed understanding of your needs, you’ll move forward on firmer footing. Mars enters Leo and your romance zone on April 18, making you assertive in matters of the heart. You like to be pursued, but you may be the one doing the chasing over the next eight weeks! Love is a game, so make play your priority! However, the risk of putting a crush on a pedestal is high as Venus and Neptune align on May 2. Even more likely, someone will overidealize YOU! Maintain your boundaries and be direct to prevent broken hearts. Relationships established on unhealthy infatuations will break down during the clash between Venus and Pluto on June 9. Be mindful of manipulation tactics!
On July 24, the Leo new moon inspires you to turn over a new leaf in love. It’s high time that you start having more fun! Your confidence and passion make you magnetic now. However, a jealous ex may attempt to prevent you from going your own way. Cut ties with those who seek to keep you under their thumb. When Mars enters Libra on August 6, brace for ego conflicts with a partner. Our advice: be clear about what you’re fighting for to foster cooperation, not competition! A resolution will be found on or around September 24, when the sun and Pluto harmonize, prompting positive transformations within your unions.
During the October 6 Aries full moon, dare to stand up for yourself! Much of your year has revolved around fending off or defying others’ romantic expectations of you. You’ve compromised at times when you didn’t have to. Now it’s your partner’s turn to return the favor! Venus enters Scorpio and your intimacy zone on November 6, solidifying trusted commitments. Relationships that begin over the next three weeks grant you the space to be emotionally and sexually vulnerable. Your lover won’t regard your power as a threat but as an asset. Deep connections have an alchemical healing effect. Finally, Venus and Pluto auspiciously link up on December 2, evolving this alliance. Your bond takes on a spiritual dimension. Explore the world together and encourage one another’s dreams! This person shares your need for freedom—a quality that is essential for you to thrive, both as individuals and as a couple.