Your year in love kicks off on January 6, when Mars, the planet of passion, backtracks into Cancer. Mars has been retrograde in Leo since the beginning of December, stalling ambitions and forcing you to rethink your desires. Now, with Mars returning to Cancer for round two, you’re frustrated! This is a new year, and you’re still in a holding pattern. The solution? Slow down. False confidence won’t get you what you’re craving. Rethink your approach. A solution becomes evident during the January 13 Cancer full moon. Fight for something instead of against its opposite. This will mean admitting what (or who!) you truly want instead of pandering to other’s expectations. Mars goes direct on February 23, and tensions will begin to dissipate. Self-assurance returns along with forward momentum. On March 8, the sun and Mars harmonize, increasing your magnetism. Trust your instincts in matters of the heart! Curious admirers are close by.
Venus and Mars link up on April 6, fostering connections based on shared beliefs, interests, or bucket list aspirations. Infatuations arise in settings where you’ve taken risks or pushed yourself out of your comfort zone. Adventure and inspiration define the unions that begin under this influence. You’ll never be bored when you’re together! The May 12 Scorpio full moon throws romantic curveballs your way. Someone from your inner circle might express their feelings for you! But what do you want? While the attention is flattering, you may prefer to fly solo now. Avoid giving them your answer until you’ve sorted out where you stand. Venus enters Taurus on June 6, prompting you to prioritize friendship over romance. You’re looking for less complicated relationships. Perhaps love isn’t on the brain, but alliances that solidify this month can become tender over time. After all, the best foundation for lasting love is friendship!
The full moon in Capricorn on July 10 brings a partnership matter to a head. You must define what you mean to each other. Is this relationship going somewhere? A test on this date reveals whether you’re on the same page about your future. Venus enters Cancer on July 30 and aligns with luck-planet Jupiter on August 12, making your beauty evident, inside and out! Your popularity skyrockets, boosting your self-esteem. This is an occasion for BIG love. On September 22, Mars enters Scorpio, arousing passions and intensifying your sex appeal. The next six weeks are ideal for dating. However, you must be explicit about your boundaries, as certain admirers may not want to take no for an answer. For good measure, mind other people’s boundaries, too!
On October 28, Mars harmonizes with Jupiter, signaling the launch of a fulfilling and supportive relationship. The universe wishes to give you a love you’ve long desired but never imagined you’d find. Be bold and trust it when it shows up at your door! Venus enters Scorpio on November 6, making you less skeptical of the love that surrounds you. The more you let love in, the more it will change you. Mars enters Capricorn on December 15, encouraging you to work out differences with a partner. Remember: you’re on the same team! No man is an island, so there’s no shame in asking for help. That’s what this person is there for! Finally, Venus enters Capricorn on December 24, inspiring romantic reconciliation. You might even take a situationship to the next level. This year has been about redefining what you want and then fearlessly pursuing it! You’ll step into 2026 with a new lease on love.