Aries

From the first day of summer through mid-July, Venus the goddess of love will sweetly lure you out into the romantic and fiery summer nights as she holds court in Leo – your sector of true love. On August 11, a Solar Eclipse in Leo will make it clear that this will be a lusty year for you (even if the last few were not at all). Because your other passion planet Mars will be buzzing through the friendship sector of your chart, it appears that an old friendship will be re-kindled. An old pal may even introduce you to that special someone or perhaps will turn out to be that someone? Quality time with good friends is never a bad idea and this summer, it looks like love is in the mixing.

Best Love Days: The two weeks that follow August 11th (Solar Eclipse in Leo)

Taurus

Jupiter the planet of luck has been in your marriage sector, though it’s been retrograde (out of commission) since March so a partnership may have been on speeds of ‘slow’ and ‘stop’. On July 10, Jupiter will finally turn direct, so from July 10 – November 8, you will be well positioned for a serious commitment and a very exciting one with such a strong Jupiter. This person may be from a different culture or country than yourself and this will make it all more interesting. Your planetary ruler Venus, will link up with sturdy Saturn and Uranus forming a perfect triangle in the sky and giving you the opportunity to build a solid relationship based on similar values, goals and longer reaching plans.

Best Love Days: July 11 Spontaneous attitudes will rule the day, July 14 Deeper commitments are made, July 21 Romance will reach new heights, July 27 Plan for travel and Exploration together

Gemini

Your outstanding zone for love and romance will be August 7 – September 9 as Venus will be most flirtatious in Libra. On August 7 Venus and Mars will collide as sparks will fly at a cultural event or even a class you are taking so get out there to meet and mingle. Use your natural gift of gab to strike up a conversation with someone near. Since action Mars will be spending double time in your travel sector this summer, indulge in your curiosity to explore new lands, retreats, or even an abroad course of study. A relationship will deepen through the experience of traveling and leaning together.

Best Love Days: August 7th - pure romance, August 11th + 1 week - meet and mingle, join a dating site.

Cancer

For you, the summer begins on June 28 with a telling Full Moon – Saturn duo in the partnership sector of your chart. This will bring stark clarity and even that make or break moment to your most intimate relationship. A Solar Eclipse in Cancer follows right after, asking you to stand up for yourself and your needs no matter what the pressure may be. Weather the partnership breaks down or gets a lot stronger, it will be for the best. On the positive, all planets will be in supportive water and earth signs so you will have ample opportunity to fall deeply in love and perhaps even have children if that’s been on your mind. Your fertility will be at record high as Jupiter saunters through the romance and baby region of your chart. September 9th through early October will be full of intimate moments as Venus in Scorpio will then join Jupiter for some decadent debauchery. We can absolutely call this your summer of love, though first you must call in your truth and get clarity on what exactly you need.

Best Love Days: July 4 - love will burn bright amongst fire-works, August 13 – Sept 11 Mars will be heating up the fires and passions in your partnership, Sept 12 will be a break-through milestone in your union.

Leo

Between June and July 10, you will possess the ultimate glow with the planet Venus, gracing through your own sign of Leo – explore a new hairstyle, wardrobe, and take time to luxuriate as you will make those perfect style (and love) choices for yourself. With both Mercury Mars Retrograde for later July and August, it is very possible, that past loves will want to reconnect with you. You will have the opportunity to heal and find the closure you need, releasing outdated love stories from your past. Committed? Take a pause during the Rx to redefine partnership to ensure you are both on the same page moving forward. A Lunar eclipse and Mars will meet July 27 in your partnership zone, revealing exactly how someone feels about you. You may be surprised by the level of intensity, though take time to listen to your own inner voice.

Best Love Days: June 14 – July 10 – your will absolutely glow, August 7 – flirtations and conversation will escalate, Sept 11 – Nov 16 Mars the passion planet will alas be direct in your marriage zone and you will be clearer than ever.

Virgo

Between July 10 and August 7 Venus in Virgo will bring the spotlight on to you, so enjoy the extra attention. However you will want to clarify the message you are sending out if you are not happy with the types of people you are attracting. Make sure you are being fully yourself. As Venus leaves Virgo, Mars will keep the fires burning in your sector of romance Mid-July to through mid-August. If there was a time to join a dating app, and meet someone with immediate chemistry and deep connection, it would be in those 4 weeks. Committed? Explore deeper levels of intimacy and ways to have more fun together like daytime adventures to nearby beaches, hikes, and bike rides.

Best Love Days: July 11 – Exploration and Spontaneity will be key ingredients to this date night, July 14 – Romance becomes more serious and committed, July 21 - A perfect day for communicating and truth, July 24 = Venus Virgo oppose Neptune Pisces, July 27 - Venus Virgo trine Pluto Capricorn

Libra

Your brilliance and beauty shines most when your planetary ruler Venus is back home in Libra and these key dates will be between August 7 - September 9, so make sure to go out and play. August will also be a month where you will want to be well rested and replenished as a Solar Eclipse in Leo will populate your calendar with a glamourous season of meeting and greeting at the finest locales. It is very possible that friends will want to make key introductions for you in business and love, so getting out there IRL will be essential! For most of July and August though, Mars will be retrograde in your love sector and a few sext from the ex may follow. However, see these as learning experiences or getting the closure you may need and keep moving forward into the light.

Best Love Days: August 7, Sept 11 – Nov. 16 - After the party glitter washes off, your romance will deepen and grow more serious in late summer through fall.

Scorpio

First off, if you are born between Nov. 5 – 11 (especially on Nov. 5), you will be having one of the most joyous and lucky seasons ever. Jupiter the planet of good fortune will spend extra time on a certain birthday point in the sky. Though no matter what your birthday is, all Scorpios will be on the good time train this summer in regards to love. There will be abundance in your life, so you will do well with a higher degree of intention ie: what sorts of things will be a Yes and what is a definite No? And how can you align your life with your true values in love? While you can be an absolute manifestor right now, it will be crucial that you first do a bit of ‘cleaning house’ to re-align with what is important to you in relations.

Best Love Dates: August 19 (plus / minus one week) - a rare alignment between Jupiter and Neptune will awaken true love, September 9 – October 31 Venus will be in Scorpio. Love will be deep, dark and sultry and you will be full of life, Sept. 12 – An unexpected event will bring a deepened level of communication and truth to your relationship

Sagittarius

Your planetary ruler Jupiter has been retrograde since March and at last Jupiter will be direct on July 10 so you can expect a rush of forward motion on all matters (including love) from there on out. You may have a strong admirer on the job and especially between July 10 and August 7 as Venus will grace through the most public sector of your chart bringing all eyes on you and your accomplishments. You have worked so hard these past couple years and it is now that you are being highly sought after in more than one way. August 7 through Sept 9 will brim with social invitations and great opportunities to bring your friends and partner together.

Best Love Days: July 5, Aug 19

Capricorn

On July 12, a Solar Eclipse will light up the partnership zone of your chart, though with an opposition to power Pluto. This will bring a pivotal moment to your relationship if you are committed – surfacing things for both of you to be aware of. Now if you are single, this will be a time when a powerful relationship can enter your life as the theme will me ‘partnership and marriage’ for the next 2 years for you. From August 13 - September 11, Mars will be in your home sign of Capricorn, giving you that youthful flush and an extra jolt of extra energy to your step. People will feel this around you as your personal magnetism will be stronger than ever.

Best Love Days: July 12 plus 2 weeks, especially July 21.

Aquarius

With the intensity of lusty Mars in your sign for an unusually long time, new desires are bound to awaken and actualize in your life. Passionate Mars will be with you from the start of summer all the way until November 13 (minus a short sojourn back to Capricorn late September). That said, you may explore things like Tantra and other activities that can bring a much deeper level connection. With the retrograde Mars, intimacy exploration will have greater lure than loud parties. Aquarius is also getting ‘Eclipsed’ this summer, meaning both you and the partnership / idea of partnership are needing a real life update. While certain relationships break down in Eclipses, others become stronger, and many begin. On August 11, a bright Solar Eclipse will open doorways to a deeper union of partnership and you will be able to flip script here.

Best Love Days: August 7 – explore a new class, retreat, or travel with your partner. August 11 plus 2 weeks - Be creative with a date night, September 11 – November 16 you will be moving forward with confidence

Pisces

With Jupiter spending extra time in your fellow water sign of Scorpio, you will be supported to venture out of your comfort zone to travel, take classes and explore. If you are single, forget the traditional route of how you think you may meet someone. Instead, fill your own cup: take an international vacation, bring your work to the global stage and explore a new special interest group locally. You will likely meet your new partner while you’re enriching your life in other ways. If you are born between March 4 and March 10 (plus / minus a few days), your summer will be full of spontaneous travel that will enhance your perspective and your relationship.

Best Love Days: July 7, 8 will be all about true connection and a stellar date night. August 19 (plus / minus 1 week) will be fabulous for romantic getaway.

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