A sizzling Venus-Pluto opposition on the 14th intensifies passion and is both a positive influence in relationships (uncovers hidden blocks to heal the past)and a challenging one (aggravates control and jealousy issues). A Mercury-sun merger on the 17th-18th assists with open and intuitive communications. Venus transiting into homey Cancer on the 18th highlights family ties. On the 22nd, the sun enters fiery Leo and Mars enters analytical Virgo, a nice configuration for getting the details right in creative ventures. Doubling the boost to creativity is the new moon in Leo on the 24th, which also illuminates romance. And speaking of love, the Venus-Jupiter rendezvous on the 26th-27th gives a benevolent blessing to relationships of all persuasions.
If you know your rising sign from your time of birth, read that also.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
The new moon brings a new cycle to romance and energizes your creative muse. Watch financial decisions mid month. And your artistic flare can beautify your home environment on the 26th-27th, a terrific time for entertaining.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
An internal tug-of-war between keeping the status quo in a relationship and the urge for a change can overtake you mid month. Sweet contentment resumes on the 26th. And the new moon energizes creativity in your home environment.
Gemini (May 21-June 21)
Your desire for freedom (or to have your own way) may challenge your primary relationship. Compromise needed? Look for a financial opportunity around the 26th. And the new moon highlights communications and short trips.
Cancer (June 22-July 22)
The new moon brings a new financial cycle for the next four weeks. Communications get a positive boost on the 17th-18th, which also energizes delightful relationship talks and trysts through the end of the month.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
The new moon in your sign highlights your need for love and self-expression. Be creative! Romance is best within a serene ambiance after the 18th, which can deepen the spiritual link between you and your sweetie.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Mars entering your sign on the 22nd energizes your self-expression and increases your restlessness. Socializing is delightful around the 26th. And the new moon illuminates your intuition as well as the past.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Open communications can defuse the stressful undercurrents between you and a friend or lover mid month. Harmony resumes by the 26th. And the new moon brings a new cycle of activities with friends and/or groups.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
A partner may challenge your values or attitudes about love mid month. Communications on the 17th-18th increase understanding. Travel abroad may be on the horizon after the 18th. And the new moon brings a new career cycle.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
A relationship may need a change of direction (or a change of attitude) mid month. Intimacy deepens around the 26th, a great time to express your desires. And the new moon illuminates your spiritual vision and energizes travel.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Partnership talks are emphasized around the 17th. Relationship activities skyrocket after the 18th, and are especially delightful around the 26th. And the new moon highlights intimacy as well as joint resources.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
The new moon brings a new cycle of relationship activities. It can also help manifest or energize a business partnership. Just watch out for a communication snafu mid month that involves someone close to you.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
You may need to perform a balancing act between family and career mid month. Activities with your significant other are energized after the 22nd. And the new moon says it’s time to reevaluate your diet and exercise routines.