2010 Love Horoscopes

2010 Overview Horoscopes

Year of the Tiger Chinese Horoscopes

This year, Jupiter moves through the entire sign of compassionate, spiritual Pisces, and peeks into the assertive sign of Aries for part of the year as well. Electric Uranus also enters aggressive Aries briefly in 2010. Serious Saturn continues to move through Libra, the sign that rules one-to-one relationships, including marriage and business partnerships.

What does this mean? Well, with so many outer planets occupying and visiting cardinal signs, action is highlighted this year. It’s a year in which being proactive, instead of digging in our heels and resisting change, is the more successful path to take. However, this doesn’t mean throwing caution entirely to the wind, either. The important thing to remember is that we are all touched in some manner by this changeful, action-oriented energy, some more than others, and that it would be foolish to deny that some things need to begin anew or to be reawakened. Changes are never as hard when we’re stepping up to the plate and taking an active role–taking charge of our lives–than if we were to deny that some element of change is necessary in order for us to grow and move forward.

People born early in the signs of Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn are probably those who are in for the most changes. While the pressure is easing for most mutable sign people (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces), those born very late in the signs (26 to 30 degrees, or the last 4 degrees of the signs) have some unfinished business to take care of in 2010. The fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius) mainly have Neptune and Chiron challenging them in 2010, and this only affects the latter part of the signs (23 to 30 degrees, or the last 7 days or so of the signs). For the 23 to 25 degrees of this bunch, Neptune and Chiron energy isn’t new. However, for all born from 26 to 30 degrees, or the last 4 days, of the fixed signs, this is new energy and it’s confusing, sometimes even debilitating, but ultimately rewarding.

Mars retrograde until March 10 (this cycle started December 20th) is not the best energy for our love relationships, at least in an immediate sense. Ultimately, we are learning how to better assert ourselves and our needs/wants, so whatever we do learn during that period can be used to strengthen our relationships. However, it can be a confusing time for those already experiencing uncertainty in their love lives, because it brings more confusion and mixed signals!

Saturn in Libra for most of the year brings a “meet me halfway” energy to relationships. Saturn will certainly bring tests to partnerships, but these test their foundations, and those with weak foundations are challenged to strengthen them.

Venus retrogrades in the sign of Scorpio from October 8 to November 18, marking this an important time of review and re-assessment of our love relationships. Some of us will be revisiting our past loves–typically in the mind only, but for some, on a physical plane as well. It’s not a good time for major decision making regarding love, as we might regret our choices later.

Wherever we find transiting Pluto in our charts, we can expect some changes and/or drama. Jupiter supports Pluto in February, but Saturn continues to clash with it and an eclipse occurs on the planet in late June.

Jupiter is very busy this year in terms of aspects, perhaps the most exciting of which is a conjunction to electric Uranus twice in 2010 (and then again in early 2011), bringing surprising new experiences and opportunities. The first conjunction occurs very early in the sign of Aries in June, and the second alignment occurs late in the sign of Pisces in September.

Eros was the god of erotic love. The position of the asteroid Eros in our charts points to our passion and erotic turnons. Mars shows us the style in which we go after what we want, including the ways in which we express our sexuality. Venus shows us some of the important “trappings” and foreplay that help us get in the mood for sex. While the positions of these planets and cosmic bodies in our natal charts remain static, their positions are always changing in the cosmos, activating houses and hotspots in our natal charts. The horoscopes presented here are necessarily general, as we are focusing on only the Sun sign or Ascendant, and how these sexual cosmic bodies are currently affecting the natal chart.

Please note: These horoscopes are more accurate for the Ascendant sign, so if you know it, read them for the sign of your Ascendant first, and the sign of your Sun second.

Taurus in 2010

In 2010, you are making rich new social connections and friendships and enjoying some level of freedom, dear Taurus. Still, love continues to be a serious matter until September, and you can think of 2010 as a transitional one for close partnerships.

Since Saturn entered Virgo and your romance sector in 2007 (later for those born later in the sign of Taurus), your romantic relationships required some sort of “clean up”. For many of you, a relationship that was previously more on the frivolous or lighthearted side became more serious. In other words, you may have made a stronger commitment to a casual romance! Others met a more mature or serious romantic partner, some felt frustrated that their social life was a little too serious, and some of you ended a relationship that didn’t “cut the mustard”, so to speak. In other words, the relationship didn’t survive the reality tests that faced them. Saturn left the sign of Virgo in October 2009, but will return for a short time in 2010 to complete unfinished business. This will occur between April 7 and July 21. Saturn is the planet of maturity, restriction, and realism, and these themes are active during this window. For some of you, an ongoing romance that has been going through ups and downs and push-pull energies in 2009 (representative of the Saturn-Uranus see-saw struggle) will now come to a make or break point. There is likely to be final resolve to this situation in 2010.

A close partner, or the partnership itself, continues to go through changes this year. While the situation is considerably more stable than it was in 2008, there are likely to be complications again this year. Pluto as the ruler of your partnership sector in the practical sign of Capricorn can play out in a variety of ways in your lives. For many of you, a relationship has recently become more business-like, practical, and less dynamic or spirited. Or, a partner has shifted his/her attitude to viewing the partnership from a more practical perspective. Single people might find themselves attracted to more mature, stable partners–those who can provide a stable and secure lifestyle for them. They should watch for the temptation to get into a convenient set-up by considering potential long-term consequences of partnering for practical reasons. However, many of you might simply find yourself attracted to more mature and stable people. You could also be especially attracted to goal-oriented people because you respect their work ethic. Shared values, or tolerance and respect for one another’s personal philosophies, will be especially important for any committed relationship. Some of you will find that you meet a significant other through educational or religious avenues; and some will find partners through travel and connection to foreign countries over the coming years with Pluto moving through your solar ninth house.

Pluto is challenged again this year, particularly around the end of January and then June through to the last week of August. Its conjunction to a Lunar eclipse near the end of June suggests a powerful change. As your partnership ruler, you can expect that either (or both) a partner or a partnership is challenged, tested, and transformed. Some of you will experience a change of marital status as a result, whether it’s ending one or beginning a new one.

Because your romance sector’s ruler is Mercury, your romantic friendships are particularly vulnerable to Mercury’s retrograde periods. These are periods when romance could be on the stagnant side, a lover is reflective, or when love bites you in the ass! Mercury’s retrogrades in 2010 occur from December 26, 2009-January 15, 2010, April 18-May 11, August 20-September 12, and December 10-30. The more significant of these periods are the April/May period when Mercury is retrograde in your sign and it is easy for others to misread you, and the August/September period when Mercury is retrograde in your romance sector–a double whammy of sorts.

It doesn’t get much easier when Venus, your sign ruler, turns retrograde in your partnership sector on October 8. This Venus retrograde cycle lasts from October 8-November 18, and is most intense for you from October 8-November 8. Nevertheless, with Venus in Scorpio and your partnership sector for an extended period this year (from September 8-November 8 and November 30-December 31 and beyond), you have plenty of warm attention on your close partnerships, and loads of time to work things out.

Venus retrogrades can be slow periods for all when it comes to love and money. People are a little more cautious and tight-fisted when it comes to their generosity with their heart and their money! However, because Venus is your chart ruler, this is a time when others seem to misunderstand you, and/or find you hard to reach. You could be turning to your past rather than looking ahead to your future. Past actions come back to visit you, and for some, past lovers reappear in person or in your thoughts to an unusual degree. Karmic circumstances are occurring now. It’s a good time to rethink matters, but try not to alienate others completely as you do!

Uranus has been exposing you to new and perhaps quirky lifestyles, groups, and friends for many years, and will continue to do so this year, but is also moving on to your spirituality sector. You are continuing to expand your mind through contact with a diverse set of acquaintances this year, and Jupiter certainly helps you to do so. September can bring a sudden or surprising new connection into your life.

Keep in mind that very little in 2010 is permanent–overall, it’s a year of sudden changes, but it looks to be more of a transitional year. While many will be tempted to take risks, and certainly much can be learned from doing so, the rewards will not always be of the permanent kind. It’s not that people shouldn’t take risks this year, but if they do, they should keep in mind that rewards may be temporary, or they might change their minds at a later date.

Neptune continues to challenge you, obscuring your vision of structure in your life, and perhaps confusing you on a professional level, especially if you are born May 15-21.

Those of you born April 23-26 are feeling very powerful this year! Many will find a long-term partner, possibly from a different cultural background or while expanding their horizons. Greater confidence in yourselves leads to new opportunities in 2010. Challenges are likely, but you are presenting a more charismatic “you” this year, and many of you are coming across as fabulous relationship “material”.

Your heart is quite open to new possibilities this year, and you are likely to form some interesting friendships, but a lover could find your changing lifestyle or friendships hard to accept this year, particularly in April and May. You definitely need more space, time, and room to explore new friendships, but make sure you give due attention to the people who have been there all along. As a Taurus, you do appreciate longevity, familiarity, and loyalty. Remember these things as you explore new connections and don’t forget to show appreciation for those who have always been in your corner.

Eclipses this year don’t fall in signs or houses that are connected to your romance and partnership sectors, but your partnership ruler is eclipsed on June 26th, so surprises and changes in a close partnership are likely in the weeks surrounding that date.

Eros, the god of erotic love, is in your sign from February 18-March 25, and harmonizes with your sign from your romance sector from July 2-August 6. Your powers of attraction run very high during these cycles, but more in terms of you going after what you want than waiting for things to come to you. Sexual activity may be more frequent than usual. An impassioned attitude in general is with you. September 15-October 28, Eros is in your partnership sector and your partner is particularly fired up and passionate.

Venus and Mars both occupy the sign of Virgo from July 11-29–coinciding with Eros’ travels through the same sign! Because Virgo is the sign of your romance and pleasure sector, this is significant for your love life. While Venus and Mars never actually conjoin, it’s a smoldering combination for love, sex, and romance!

Key Periods in 2010:

February 18-March 25 is a period in which your powers of attraction run very high, but more in terms of you going after what you want than waiting for things to come to you. Sexual activity may be more frequent than usual. An impassioned attitude in general is with you.

Venus is in your sign from March 31-April 25. This is a time when the world seems to be speaking, or at least appreciating, your “love language”. It’s a period ripe with opportunity for attracting others, for turning on the charm, and for receiving positive feedback from partners or love interests. Love seems to come to you without the need for your pursuing it. April 4, 13, and 17 in particular are strong for romance.

Romance picks up pace with Mars moving through your romance sector, from June 7-July 29.

Venus moves through your romance sector from July 10-August 7. This is a time when the world seems to speaking, or at least appreciating, your “love language”. Your charm is natural and playful, and love seems to come to you without the need for your pursuing it.

Note that both Venus and Mars will move through your romance sector concurrently from July 11-29, at approximately the same time that Eros moves through this house! This points to a very sexy and romantic time in 2010.

From August 20-September 12, Mercury is retrograde in your romance sector. It’s a time when you should watch what you say in order to avoid misunderstandings in relationships. It’s probably best not to rock the boat just now.

October 8-November 18 is the Venus retrograde period. Don’t make any major decisions about love (and finances) during this cycle. Love may appear to be at arm’s reach now.

September 8-November 8 and November 30-December 31 is an auspicious period for attracting or enhancing a close love relationship, with the possible exception of October 8-November 8, when Venus is retrograde.

Try our Love & Romance Forecast report for the upcoming year.

Monthly Horoscopes

Eros was the god of erotic love. The position of the asteroid Eros in our charts points to our passion and erotic turn-ons. Mars shows us the style in which we go after what we want, including the ways in which we express our sexuality. Venus shows us some of the important “trappings” and foreplay that help us get in the mood for sex. While the positions of these planets and cosmic bodies in our natal charts remain static, their positions are always changing in the cosmos, activating houses and hotspots in our natal charts. The horoscopes presented here are necessarily general, as we are focusing on only the Sun sign or Ascendant, and how these sexual cosmic bodies are currently affecting the natal chart.

Please note: These horoscopes are more accurate for the Ascendant sign, so if you know it, read them for the sign of your Ascendant first, and the sign of your Sun second.

Sagittarius

2010 brings many changes into your life, mostly on a personal level, as it is likely to be very much a transitional year for you, dear Sagittarius.

Mars continues to retrograde until March 10th, and because this fiery planet is your romance sector ruler, this position can have a strong effect on your love relationships. Some cooling down of affections, at least on the surface of things, might be in store during this period. Perhaps a lover is (or you are) reconsidering your relationship, or trying to find ways to make it work better. For some of you, creative projects or children are involved in this slowdown instead of (or in addition to) romance. Travel plans may be confusing or stalled as well; or there could be physical distance between you and a lover. Perhaps demands on you are great and you are having a hard time keeping up with them. Something happens that has you questioning the enthusiasm you’ve had that carried you to date. It’s a good time to figure out what it is that you have been doing in “auto pilot”, how you have been asserting your needs and desires, and how you have been dealing with anger. This is not expected to be as difficult as it might seem for you, mainly because the retrograde of Mars is in harmony with your sign. In fact, you might benefit from a reprieve from a quick pace. From December 26/2009 to January 15/2010, Mercury is also retrograde, and Mercury rules your partnership sector. This can be a bit of a double whammy for you. Relationship matters are up for review, and all you can do is be patient and understanding. The mechanics of getting together might be the problem now, or misunderstandings could be getting in the way of intimacy.

Eclipses this year mostly affect your finances, and point to some reshuffling on that level. For some of you, intimate matters are the major focus, bringing surprises to your intimate life in the first few weeks of the year and then a sense of renewal and “starting over” in July. In December, a Lunar Eclipse occurs in your solar seventh house. Partnerships may be tested, but there is nothing to fear if the relationship is strong. The seventh house represents an important one-to-one relationship–a marriage partner, significant other, business partner, or an adversary. It’s time to strike a balance between your own needs and those of another. It’s time to compromise and negotiate.

Your ruling planet, Jupiter, travels through the spiritual, compassionate, and quirky sign of Pisces from January 18-June 6th and then from September 8-December 31. This sign position is not unlike the experience of Jupiter last year, in 2009, when it aligned with Pisces’ dreamy ruler, Neptune, multiple times. Certainly, many of you are becoming more interested in spirituality, getting in touch with your more understanding, compassionate, and easygoing side. This year, however, from June 6-September 8, Jupiter enters fellow fire sign Aries, and will return to finish its transit in 2011. So, you will be getting a taste of its fiery, independent side this summer, sort of a preview of times to come. Aries energy is not unusual for you, as your basic nature is fiery, assertive, and adventurous. However, Aries is more pioneering, independent, and single-minded. You are likely to feel that edge this summer, and any special person in your life will notice it, too!

Another new influence on your ruling planet is Uranus. Jupiter will align with rebellious Uranus twice in 2010 and again in early 2011. This brings electrifying experiences into your life–sudden changes of pace, surprising events, and very quick, erratic energy that pushes you out of any rut you may be in.

Those of you born at the very beginning of Sagittarius (November 22-23) will be experiencing an exciting and fun transit from Jupiter-Uranus that will speed up their romantic life, and bring stimulating new romances (or romantic feelings and inclinations) into their lives.

Those of you born in the late degrees of Sagittarius have some loose ends to tie up regarding career and domestic demands. Strains and pressures have been part of your existence for a while now, and these are lifting for most of you. Late Sagittarians are going to need to exercise more patience this year.

Saturn in Libra most of the year is good news for Sagittarians on many levels. With the excitement of Uranus in your lives this year, Saturn adds some level of stability to your life, as well as a sense that changes are manageable.

For Sagittarians born from November 22-December 8, friendships begin to go through some tests. This “clean up” is only beginning and will continue for a couple of years. It’s designed to weed out the superficial friendships and to strengthen those that truly matter.

Because Mercury rules your partnership sector, Mercury retrograde periods tend to be important for you in terms of major, committed relationships. During these cycles, relationships may seem to stall or possibly even move backwards, and a partner might seem a little distant. There are four such Mercury retrograde cycles this year instead of the usual three: December 26-Jan 15/2010, April 18-May 11, August 20-September 12, and December 10-30. Most of these occur in sectors involving money and work, but from December 18-30, Mercury is retrograde in your sign, which suggests some recoiling, rethinking, and revising on your part. During this period, others might find you distant. Be careful not to mis-communicate your intentions, but do take time to rethink your plans.

Venus retrogrades this year from October 8-November 18, which affects all of us in general, mainly in the areas of love and finances. These matters are not straightforward during this period, and it is a time for reviewing our attitudes rather than forging ahead boldly into new love relationships or financial projects. This time around, the Venus retrograde doesn’t touch romantic areas of your chart, so it may not be as challenging for you as it could be for others around you.

The year doesn’t start off very strong for you in the relationship department, but some more pleasant periods occur March 21-31, when you more easily attract who and what you want from life and when opening up conversations with a loved one are especially rewarding, and November 21-December 7, when sexual activity and vitality increase, and your confidence attracts.

Eros, the god of erotic love, harmonizes with your sign from your romance sector from January 8-February 18, and is in your sign from October 29-December 14. Your powers of attraction run very high during this cycle, but more in terms of you going after what you want than waiting for things to come to you. Sexual activity may be more frequent than usual. An impassioned attitude in general is with you. However, the first period coincides with the Mars retrograde cycle, which can slow down things a little, and the first part of the second period, October 29-November 18, coincides with the Venus retrograde cycle. A more amorous time for a partner occurs when Eros is in Gemini, from March 25-April 28.

Key Periods in 2010:

From December 20, 2009 to March 2010, your romance sector ruler, Mars, is retrograde, signaling a period of review of love affairs. Most challenging times are likely to be from January 1-16, when Mercury is also retrograde. Matters from the past might be irksome now.

March 7-31 is a playful, lighthearted, and magnetic period for love, particularly for casual love affairs. Your powers of attraction run high. Love comes to you rather than your having to pursue it. Best days during this opportunity period are March 29-31.

From April 25-May 19, a partnership is warm, loving, and especially pleasurable. From April 25-28 especially, both Venus and Eros are warming up your partnership sector.

From May 20-June 14, you attract others like bee to honey with a mysterious, sensual aura that surrounds you. This is a period of the year that is most conducive to erotic pleasure and magnetism.

October 8-November 18 is the Venus retrograde period. Don’t make any major decisions about love (and finances) during this cycle.

However, from October 28-December 7, romantic opportunities are more abundant for you. It’s time to go after what you want with confidence, particularly from November 21-December 7. You exude more confidence and tend to be more robust now. This is a generally favorable time to take the initiative.

**Try our Love & Romance Forecast report for the upcoming year.

Monthly Horoscopes

Eros was the god of erotic love. The position of the asteroid Eros in our charts points to our passion and erotic turn-ons. Mars shows us the style in which we go after what we want, including the ways in which we express our sexuality. Venus shows us some of the important “trappings” and foreplay that help us get in the mood for sex. While the positions of these planets and cosmic bodies in our natal charts remain static, their positions are always changing in the cosmos, activating houses and hotspots in our natal charts. The horoscopes presented here are necessarily general, as we are focusing on only the Sun sign or Ascendant, and how these sexual cosmic bodies are currently affecting the natal chart.

Please note: These horoscopes are more accurate for the Ascendant sign, so if you know it, read them for the sign of your Ascendant first, and the sign of your Sun second.

Capricorn

You begin the year, dear Capricorn, in a position of power, with Venus in your sign (until January 18th). Your manner is more gracious, likable, and approachable. However, Mercury is retrograde in your sign until January 15th. You may find that others are liking you from a distance, for example, but there is a part of you that is hard to read or understand. It could also mean that you are more prone to saying the wrong things, or simply that you’re frustrated by things like mechanical breakdowns and delayed or canceled engagements. Those who know you well will not be deeply miffed by any of it, but if you’re single and hoping to get close to someone, you should be aware that Mercury’s retrograde in your sign could cast a veil over matters, or complicate the mechanics of getting together.

An eclipse occurred on the very last day of 2009 and affects you in the first few months of 2010, at least. Those of you in a couple could find a surprise or drama coming from your partner, or there can be heightened emotions surrounding a partnership.

Mars retrograde from December 20-March 15 in your intimacy sector suggests that on some level, your enthusiasm for intimate and sharing matters may wane, perhaps due to some problems, complications, or setbacks in these areas of life. Joint financial projects or initiatives may stall, or you could find that you are less confident about expressing yourself in personal ways. A lover or yourself may behave in an especially intense or obsessive manner. Refocus, backtracking, and review become necessary and recommended now.

On January 15th, Mercury turns direct again AND a Solar Eclipse occurs in your sign. This suggests some kind of new beginning for you on a personal level. While it’s unlikely to occur directly on that date, the weeks following it are stellar for you and your personal magnetism and influence. This Solar Eclipse is aligned quite tightly with attractive Venus, and is supported also by electric Uranus. It signals a period of strength for you–and remember that the effects of a Solar Eclipse last for up to 6 months.

Eclipses this year affect you quite personally. As already mentioned, a Solar Eclipse in your sign occurs on January 15, and a Lunar Eclipse occurred in your partnership sector on December 31st, 2009, continuing to affect you in the first few months of the year. You will be dealing with issues surrounding independence versus dependence. Partnerships may be tested, but there is nothing to fear if the relationship is strong. The seventh house represents an important one-to-one relationship–a marriage partner, significant other, business partner, or an adversary. It’s time to strike a balance between your own needs and those of a significant other. It’s time to compromise and negotiate. In June, a Lunar Eclipse occurs in your sign, signaling that it’s time to change your image or redefine your personality in some manner. Finding a balance between autonomy and dependence is what this eclipse is about for you. Your emotions are on your sleeve. It is a good time to put your needs first, but doing so with respect for others will take you further. Whether you can succeed as a leader is “tested” right now. Then, a Solar Eclipse occurs in your partnership sector in July! you are called upon to strike a balance between relationship and self. In 2010, issues of personal courage, confidence, and independence come to the fore. Basically, you will be learning to stand on your own two feet! This sequence of eclipses will alert you to the need to interact with others–either the public, or through a close partnership. For some, marriage or divorce will be an issue. For most, carving out a personal identity that includes a significant other who furthers their own personal growth will come into focus. The July eclipse should give you a push towards a stronger identity or sense of purposefulness through close partnership. These issues first cropped up in the middle of 2009, and you will be working on them further this year.

Those of you born December 25-27 will be directly affected by Pluto, the planet of transformation. Deep personal changes are taking place. Loved ones will need to be patient as you get in touch with your deeper needs, and perhaps your “dark” side as well. You are learning about trust, faith, fear, and courage–really big issues. Some of you are being tested, so to speak, and might be dealing with betrayals or other intense experiences that get you more deeply in touch with yourself and your needs. You are learning this year to get more control over your life, and it is not without its challenges. As your energy fluctuates and you go through many personal ups and downs, partners need to be patient and understanding with you. Career is also very demanding of your energies these days!

Those born late in the sign (are enjoying pleasing aspects from Uranus and Saturn, and finding that you can honor tradition and embrace the new in your life, including in your relationships.

Most of you are experiencing a peak in personal charisma and influence. While you are likely to deal with conflicts and upsets with people around you, especially in your work, many of you are being thrust into higher positions that require more responsibility and demands on your time.

Because Venus rules your romance sector, its retrograde periods are especially significant to you and your love relationships. You could find casual relationships and dating issues are sluggish, challenging, or even moving “backwards” during these periods. The Venus retrograde from October 8-November 18 affects everyone in general, mainly in the areas of love and finances. You will have to be patient and sensitive when it comes to a lover and love relationship. This is a time when you could be rethinking a love affair, or a partner is. Sometimes, it indicates a turning to the past–a past love might reappear, for example.

There are 4 Mercury retrograde periods in 2010, and 3 of them impact you and your love life directly. From December 26/2009 – January 15/2010 and then December 10-18/2010, Mercury retrograde in your sign suggests some recoiling, rethinking, and revising on your part. During these periods, others might find you distant. Be careful not to miscommunicate your intentions, but do take time to rethink your plans. From April 18-May 11, a lover could be distant and less communicative, or a love affair could slow down. Give a lover some space and time to think.

Eros, the god of erotic love, harmonizes with your sign from your romance sector from February 18-March 25. Your powers of attraction run very high during this cycle, but more in terms of you going after what you want than waiting for things to come to you. Sexual activity may be more frequent than usual. An impassioned attitude in general is with you. A more amorous time for a partner occurs when Eros is in Cancer, from April 28-May 29.

Key Periods in 2010:

From January 1-18, Venus is in your sign and is a period in which you are especially charming and pleasant to be around. This is a time when the world seems to be speaking, or at least appreciating, your “love language”. It’s a period ripe with opportunity for attracting others, for turning on the charm, and for receiving positive feedback from partners or love interests. Love seems to come to you without the need for your pursuing it. January 11-15 is especially strong for personal magnetism and attraction.

On January 15th, a Solar Eclipse occurs in your sign and is aligned with Venus, the goddess of love. This signals the beginning of a 6 month period of strong personal charisma and influence, although it’s not without its challenges. There may be some prices to pay for this sudden attention.

January 1-June 7 is an  extended period of potentially increased sexual activity and active libido/intimate life with Mars in your intimacy sector. However, Mars is retrograde there until March 10th, and this can point to intimate complications but also the chance to learn loads about your intimate needs, fear of betrayal and loss, and about a partner on a deeper level.

March 31-April 25 is a playful, lighthearted, and magnetic period for love, particularly for casual love affairs. Your powers of attraction run high. Love comes to you rather than your having to pursue it. Best days during this opportunity period are April 4, 13, 17, and 23-24.

From May 19-June 14, a partnership is warm, loving, and especially pleasurable. From May 19-29 especially, both Venus and Eros are warming up your partnership sector.

From June 14-July 10, you attract others like bee to honey with a mysterious, sensual aura that surrounds you. This is a period of the year that is most conducive to erotic pleasure and magnetism.

October 8-November 18 is the Venus retrograde period. Don’t make any major decisions about love (and finances) during this cycle.

**Try our Love & Romance Forecast report for the upcoming year.

Monthly Horoscopes

Eros was the god of erotic love. The position of the asteroid Eros in our charts points to our passion and erotic turn-ons. Mars shows us the style in which we go after what we want, including the ways in which we express our sexuality. Venus shows us some of the important “trappings” and foreplay that help us get in the mood for sex. While the positions of these planets and cosmic bodies in our natal charts remain static, their positions are always changing in the cosmos, activating houses and hotspots in our natal charts. The horoscopes presented here are necessarily general, as we are focusing on only the Sun sign or Ascendant, and how these sexual cosmic bodies are currently affecting the natal chart.

Please note: These horoscopes are more accurate for the Ascendant sign, so if you know it, read them for the sign of your Ascendant first, and the sign of your Sun second.

Aquarius

Since late 2009, Mars has been retrograde in Leo, your opposing sign and the sign of your partnership sector. This retrograde continues until March 10th, 2010, and then Mars slowly picks up speed again, officially moving out of your partnership sector on June 7th. What does all of this mean? Essentially, you are learning much about gaining more courage and self-assertiveness in your relationships during the first half of the year, gaining confidence perhaps through trial and error. A partner may be distant during this period, as he/she sorts out feelings or personal matters, and the best way to deal with this is to avoid pushing. Be patient, but be there for your partner as well, if this is the case. Others might be experiencing problems communicating or asserting their needs in a partnership, or for singles, lack of opportunity to make a real connection.

It’s a strong period for discovering or re-discovering what it is you want from a significant other or a partnership in general. You will have plenty of time to work through these matters from March 10-June 7–even redo some things if need be. The challenges that you have been facing run deep. You are learning to be more courageous when it comes to asserting your needs, and this is a good thing!

For those of you who do begin a relationship while Mars (or Mercury or Venus) is retrograde, there is no need to panic. The only thing to do is to take it easy and avoid making sweeping decisions. All information is not yet ready or available at this time, and it’s best to take things slowly (or even at regular speed) until you and your new partner can sort out your feelings.

Those of you born January 21-February 1 will be enjoying a very stabilizing trine from Saturn, and this boosts your credibility, sense of responsibility, and practicality. This might not sound exceptionally sexy, but to many lovers and potential lovers, it can be very attractive.

Most of you are experiencing a strong desire to learn and grow mentally and spiritually, and you might find that you meet people through these pursuits, especially in the last week of July.

Those of you born late in the sign of Aquarius (February 14-19) may still be dealing with arguments with a partner (or ex) over money and/or sexuality and concepts of “ownership” this year, but these are passing. This is due to Saturn and Uranus briefly returning to your financial and intimacy sectors mid-year. You will be sorting out the contributions each partner is making to a relationship. For singles, Saturn here can bring some level of seriousness and a sense of responsibility to intimate matters. You won’t be taking sexual connections as casually, for example. There can be a feeling of loneliness as you may be longing for more from your sex life than what you are getting now, and this may be more of a quality issue than a quantity one, although either issue can be involved with Saturn here. There can be some difficulties satisfying the libido. Resolve of these matters will come in 2010, and many of you will be breathing a sigh of relief. Some of you will enjoy a nice feeling of freedom, sexually speaking.

Because Mercury rules your romance sector, its retrograde periods are significant to you and your love relationships. You could find casual relationships and dating issues are sluggish, challenging, or even moving “backwards” during these periods. They occur from December 26/2009-January 15/2010, April 18-May 11, August 20-September 12, and December 10-30. If a lover is distant during these periods, give him/her some space and don’t pressure. From August 20-September 12 in particular, while Mercury is retrograde in your intimacy sector, you should be cautious about making sweeping decisions, and should avoid serious conversations or decisions about your intimate relationship and/or about joint finances.

The Venus retrograde from October 8-November 18 affects everyone in general, mainly in the areas of love and finances, and its position by sign in your solar chart suggests that your intimate life may be involved from November 8-18. There could be misunderstandings in your sexual relationships, some distance or coolness, and/or regarding debts, loans, and shared finances. That said, this Venus retrograde period does not impact your love life as much as it does some other signs.

Eclipses this year, for the most part, do not directly impact your romantic life, with the exception of the December 21st one, which can bring tests and challenges to a casual love affair in the last week of the year, and then in the early months of 2011.

Both Venus and Mars move through your intimacy sector from July 11-29. This brings a strong opportunity for bringing more sizzle into your life. Especially exciting sexual/romantic experiences can occur now.

Eros, the god of erotic love, harmonizes with your sign from your romance sector from March 25-April 27. Your powers of attraction run very high during this cycle, but more in terms of you going after what you want than waiting for things to come to you. Sexual activity may be more frequent than usual. An impassioned attitude in general is with you.

Key Periods in 2010:

January 1-June 7 is an  extended period of fireworks for partnerships–sometimes stimulating, but for some it could be like open warfare! A partner could be rethinking matters, and could be distant or hard to understand. Let things be, give your partner space, and be patient. However, when Mars in your partnership sector begins to move forward after retrogradation, from March 10th, this energy is more positive. March 21-23 is very strong for improving close one-to-one committed relationships.

January 18-February 11 is a period in which you are especially charming and pleasant to be around. This is a time when the world seems to be speaking, or at least appreciating, your “love language”. It’s a period ripe with opportunity for attracting others, for turning on the charm, and for receiving positive
feedback from partners or love interests. Love seems to come to you without the need for your pursuing it. Better days during this period include January 22 and February 7 and 8.

April 25-May 20 is a playful, lighthearted, and magnetic period for love, particularly for casual love affairs. Your powers of attraction run high. Love comes to you rather than your having to pursue it. Best days during this opportunity period are May 6-7.

From June 14-July 10, a partnership is warm, loving, and especially pleasurable.

October 8-November 18 is the Venus retrograde period. Don’t make any major decisions about love (and finances) during this cycle.

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Eros was the god of erotic love. The position of the asteroid Eros in our charts points to our passion and erotic turn-ons. Mars shows us the style in which we go after what we want, including the ways in which we express our sexuality. Venus shows us some of the important “trappings” and foreplay that help us get in the mood for sex. While the positions of these planets and cosmic bodies in our natal charts remain static, their positions are always changing in the cosmos, activating houses and hotspots in our natal charts. The horoscopes presented here are necessarily general, as we are focusing on only the Sun sign or Ascendant, and how these sexual cosmic bodies are currently affecting the natal chart.

Please note: These horoscopes are more accurate for the Ascendant sign, so if you know it, read them for the sign of your Ascendant first, and the sign of your Sun second.

Pisces

Jupiter, the planet of plenty, travels through your sign, dear Pisces, most of the year. This brings much warmth and generosity to your already big-hearted personality. [Dates for Jupiter in Pisces are January 17-June 6, and then again from September 8-December 31 and beyond (until January 22/2011)]

Uranus has been awakening your sign for years. Pisceans have been encountering some challenges in primary relationships in recent years, and this trend does continue in 2010, but is especially noticeable for those born very late in the sign, March 17-20, or who have a Pisces Ascendant of 26-30 degrees. With Uranus in Pisces for years and continuing much of the year in 2010, Pisces have become more independent in general. They have insisted on equality in their partnerships, and this is likely quite surprising to a partner! Pisces are known for their selflessness and acceptance, so the electric Uranian energy in your life recently, dear Pisces, has thrown a few people you know for a loop. Don’t worry, the important people will adjust and accommodate your new need for self-expression. Just try to avoid making unnecessary sweeping changes, and make sure you discern between rebellious behavior and fair behavior. For Pisces born March 18-20, this is an all-new energy for you, although you have likely felt it “in the works” for some time. [Dates for Uranus in Pisces are January 1-May 27, and then again from August 13-December 31 and beyond (until March 11/2011)]

With both Jupiter and Uranus in your sign most of the year, we have a real emphasis this year on you discovering yourself, getting in touch with what makes you happy, and learning about your limits and potentials. Many Pisces and Pisces Ascendants encountered opposition from a partner or felt a lot of pressure to conform, but managed to resist it. Those born late in the sign (March 18-20) are still dealing with these issues this year. However, the rest of you are moving beyond these issues. Some of you have ended a primary relationship and now will be facing division of property as well as other sharing issues, such as child visitation and other such matters. Some of you have solidified a partnership, and the relationship is not quite the same–ideally it’s very much improved and accommodates your needs much better than it did before; and in 2010 you will be dealing with the same type of sharing issues, except in terms of how you are dealing with joint or shared resources as a unit. Some of you will be dealing with tests and strains on the resources of a partner or ex-partner. There may also be some intimacy issues to deal with–also on the lines of sharing. This year and the next, while Saturn is making its way through Libra, you will be sorting out the contributions each partner is making to a relationship. Some of you may be dealing with arguments with a partner (or ex) over money and/or sexuality and concepts of “ownership”. For singles, Saturn here can bring some level of seriousness and a sense of responsibility to intimate matters. You won’t be taking sexual connections as casually, for example. There can be a feeling of loneliness as you may be longing for more from your sex life than what you are getting now, and this may be more of a quality issue than a quantity one, although either issue can be involved with Saturn here. There can be some difficulties satisfying the libido.

Some of you will be dealing with partners who feel alienated or even jealous as the focus seems to be on you and discovering yourself. It’s not an ideal, for certain, but the reality is that sometimes a close partner can feel insecure as their partner expresses more joy, independence, and desire for change–and these are things that many of you are expressing as Jupiter and Pisces move through your sign much of the year. You cannot be held back by an envious or insecure partner, for certain, but you can soften things for them if you choose to by doing what you do best, and that is empathizing. Jupiter can bring wonderful feelings and happy circumstances, but it can also encourage us to overdo whatever it is touching. In this case, you might possibly be over-emphasizing your own ego needs and wants.

The focus is on freedom and discovery in 2010. A more buoyant mood can certainly attract positive circumstances into your life. Restlessness may encourage you to do more with your life, but it can also leave you frustrated. Stay humble and keep things moderate.

Those born early in the sign of Pisces (February 21-24) are experiencing an eye-opening harmonious transit from Pluto in 2010. Group work and friendships are very positive and transforming for you this year, and you could find many opportunities to heal and empower yourself through them. Your friendships and possibly group associations are likely to deepen, and you feel more “alive” and vital as a result. You are likely taking more creative risks this year in an effort to pursue dreams that suit your deepest needs. You are becoming more self-assured, and love relationships can benefit as a result.

But this same group of Pisces born early in the sign will be facing some challenges. Changes in your friendships as noted above could become the source of difficulties in an intimate relationship, and will likely be resolved in mid-2010.

Because Mercury rules your partnership sector, its retrograde periods are significant to you and your love relationships. You could find relationships are sluggish, challenging, or even moving “backwards” during these periods. They occur from December 26/2009-January 15/2010, April 17-May 11, August 20-September 12, and December 10-30. From August 20-September 12 in particular, while Mercury is retrograde in your partnership sector, you should be cautious about making sweeping decisions, and should avoid serious conversations or decisions about your relationship. The likelihood of misunderstanding a partner runs high. If a partner is distant during these periods, give him/her some space and don’t pressure.

The Venus retrograde from October 8-November 18 affects everyone in general, mainly in the areas of love and finances, and its position by sign in your solar chart suggests that your intimate life may be involved. There could be misunderstandings in your sexual relationships, some distance or coolness, and/or regarding debts, loans, and shared finances.

Eclipses this year again affect your more casual love relationships. These have been tested in 2009, so it’s not a new energy for you! A Lunar Eclipse occurred in your romance sector on December 31st/2009 and a Solar Eclipse occurs on July 11. The lunar eclipse on December 31 can bring tests and challenges to a casual love affair in the early months of 2010. In July, circumstances and events call for a new beginning or fresh start on a romantic level. You will be learning to take risks, and to develop the courage to strike out on your own individual and creative path without fear. You are learning to deal with lovers in a more personal, involved, and loving manner, rather than falling back on reason and intellect, which detaches you from your feelings.

While they never align, Venus and Mars move through your partnership sector from July 11-29, heating up a close partnership. Some of you could meet a person during this period who could become a partner in the future. Already committed Pisceans will find this Venus-Mars period is a good one for spicing up a current relationship.

Both Venus and Mars move through your intimacy sector from August 7 to September 8, joining forces on August 21st. This brings a strong opportunity for bringing more sizzle into your life. An especially exciting sexual/romantic experience can occur now.

Eros, the god of erotic love, is direct and in your sign from January 1-8; and harmonizes with your sign from your romance sector from April 27-May 29. Your powers of attraction run very high during these cycles, but more in terms of you going after what you want than waiting for things to come to you. Sexual activity may be more frequent than usual. An impassioned attitude in general is with you.

Key Periods in 2010:

February 11-March 7 is a period in which you are especially charming and pleasant to be around. This is a time when the world seems to be speaking, or at least appreciating, your “love language”. It’s a period ripe with opportunity for attracting others, for turning on the charm, and for receiving positive feedback from partners or love interests. Love seems to come to you without the need for your pursuing it. Better days during this period include February 15-16 and 27. Romantic surprises occur on March 3.

May 20-June 14 is a playful, lighthearted, and magnetic period for love, particularly for casual love affairs. Your powers of attraction run high. Love comes to you rather than your having to pursue it. Best days during this opportunity period are May 20 and June 12.

June 7-July 29 is a period of fireworks for partnerships–sometimes stimulating, but for some it could be like open warfare! June 15 and 29 are very strong for improving close one-to-one committed relationships.

From July 10-August 7, a partnership is warm, loving, and especially pleasurable.

Overlapping dates for the two periods above (July 10-29) is a very spicy period for partnerships, especially the 13th and 21st.

October 8-November 18 is the Venus retrograde period. Don’t make any major decisions about love (and finances) during this cycle, particularly from November 8-18, when Venus retrogrades in your intimacy sector. Review and reflect on your love life.

**Try our Love & Romance Forecast report for the upcoming year.

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