Had enough of the "Wham, bam, thank you...hot damn!" attractions? There's no disputing their place in our personal love trajectories. And with romantic Venus in hot-blooded Aries on and off since February 3, it hasn't been that easy to settle down in 2017. But this Tuesday, the love planet settles into a steadier groove as she hunkers down in stable-but-sensual Taurus until July 4. Cue up the slow jams and let things unfold in a more organic way. Venus governs the way we spend money, so this cycle can green light the purchase of a luxury object. Just make sure it's as practical as it is beautiful — Taurus loves things that stand the test of time.
Does it seem like there is no justice in the world? With globalist Jupiter in Libra stuck in a low-power retrograde since February 6, we've seen our fair share of tragedy and corruption playing out on the world stage. But this Friday, June 9, Jupiter snaps back into action, exposing all the back-channelled B.S. that's been hidden from our view. With the red-spotted planet in Libra until October 10, our freedom-fighting spirits will be reawakened — and there could be at least one more Women's March sized protest for the history books again. Doubling this impact? Friday also features the annual full moon in outspoken, worldly Sagittarius. Like a lunar truth bomb, these moonbeams help Jupiter reveal what is real. The wake-up calls could be game-changing. Make way for progress — even if that means pushing back against a herd of dinosaurs...again!
Gemini
May 21 to June 20
Should you keep it open-ended or clearly commit? This week, the answer is: both. On Tuesday, enchanting Venus floats in your 12th house of dreamy escapes until July 4. When it comes to your social (and dating) life, you want the freedom to move around spontaneously, without being fenced into plans. But that same day, your ruling planet, expressive Mercury, comes home to Gemini until June 21, making it important to be clear about your needs, desires, and boundaries. Be careful of the double standard here. You can't demand straight answers from other people if you're not willing to give them yourself. The cure? Just be honest that you need to go with the flow and only agree to legit plans when you're 100% sure you can honour the promise to show up — on time. Need to mourn an ex or simply find yourself again after getting lost in love? The next three weeks are a prime time for this. Do you, Gemini. On the other hand, if it's time to make a love thing official, Friday's full moon in your relationship house will help you set it all in stone.
The talent scouts could come a-calling on Friday as live-out-loud Jupiter wraps a four-month retrograde in your fifth house of fame, creative expression, and romance. A passion project or bold initiative that got sidelined in early February could pick up steam again. Travelling could be part of the picture with jet-setting Jupiter's influence. Since the fifth house rules amour, your Summer of Love is officially underway as of Friday. Don't rule out long-distance relationships — or cross-cultural clicks close to home. Load the shared calendar with dress-up dates or take a gamble on some new right-swipes. Baby fever could strike with Jupiter in this fertile zone of your chart or you could birth a creative project that helps you put your name on the map.
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Cancer
June 21 to July 22
Lift your nose from the grindstone, Cancer. On Tuesday, charming, sociable Venus grooves into Taurus and your liberated 11th house until July 4. You're overdue for some wild and spontaneous nights on the town. And though you prefer to roll with a tight-knit crew, you'll collect some great new friends during this Venus phase. Stay open to "the more, the merrier" as a guiding philosophy. Looking for love? Digital dating could turn up some lucky swipes over the coming four weeks or you may be uncharacteristically willing to enjoy a casual hookup here and there. In an LTR? Make a point of socialising more as a pair — and even trying something a little kinkier in bed.
If you're ready to put down roots or just feel a little more centered around home and family issues, you'll be happy to hear this. On Friday, adventurous Jupiter wakes up from a retrograde in your domestic sector that began on February 6. Since early 2017, you may have felt completely untethered or utterly stuck in one place. As Jupiter makes this positive U-Turn, you can correct course on your living situation — a critical aspect of life to the home-loving Cancer! If it's stability you're seeking, Jupiter could reveal a lucky real estate listing. Maybe you'll bundle up the courage to evict a toxic roommate or get a studio flat that's all your own. Need more flow? Rent an RV for festival season or bounce between two cities. Working with women will bring you tons of good fortune for the coming four months. Make it a sister act, Cancer — or join forces with your enterprising relatives for a family biz.
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Leo
July 23 to August 22
Mixing business with pleasure? Rarely a wise idea. But, as charming Venus mingles in your 10th house of career from Tuesday until July 4, you might just pull it off. You could make a love connection through a work function or start a kitchen table business with bae. The key to success? Mapping out clear agreements and roles so that you don't wind up in a power struggle. Writing out a contract might seem awkward, but it can actually be a relationship-saver when tension inevitably bubbles up. Now for the pleasure part: Friday's full moon in Sagittarius could mark one of 2017's romantic high points. Plan a special date or go mingle where the good catches are chilling. Love is in the air and things could get "babies and baubles" serious — fast!
Are you still seeking your soul twin, Leo — or a partner for a dream project? That kindred spirit could arrive on Friday. That day, lucky Jupiter snaps out of a retrograde and zips ahead through your third house of partnerships until October 10. The white space on your calendar is going to fill up quickly during this in-demand cycle. Some of your standing one-on-ones might have to evolve into group hangs in order to accommodate all the people you adore. Don't get sucked into a clique. Free-spirited Jupiter wants you to spread your wings socially. Got pals in distant ports? You could spend the summer couchsurfing to reconnect while checking out cool new cities. This intrepid Jupiter cycle is perfect for road trips, festival-hopping, even bi-city living. Expand and explore!
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Virgo
August 23 to September 22
Mix it up, Virgo! Love planet Venus slides into Taurus and your worldly, adventurous ninth house from Tuesday to July 4. Date in every census category and make up a few new ones of your own. Sparks could fly with someone of a different cultural background or family upbringing than your own. Travelling is red-hot for romance — a good reason to buy those festival tickets. (My tent or yours?) If you're already happily attached, deepen your bond with a dream holiday for two this June. Bonus points if you have to go through customs to get there! Friday's full moon sets the stage for a sexy staycation — or even a girls' trip to a beach house for the weekend.
But all play and no work just ain't the Virgo way. On Friday, lucky Jupiter snaps out of retrograde mode and races ahead through your financially savvy second house until October 10. You could make major bank over the next four months, so leave room in your summer schedule for career goals. Jupiter the gambler nudges you to take more risks with your professional trajectory and maybe go back to school. If the ivory tower isn't calling, how about poring through a software tutorial or signing up for a weekend training that can round out your skill set? You might enjoy working as an independent contractor or helping a start-up company get off the ground. Travelling for work is also possible with Jupiter's jet-setting fingerprints here. Bottom line: Be flexible. And entrepreneurial, too. Pitching a project or great idea could bring a tidal wave of prosperity.
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Libra
September 23 to October 22
Mind-body-soul connection? Yes, please. Rolling in the deep will be your preference as your ruling planet Venus plunges into Taurus and your seductive, mysterious, and intimate eighth house from Tuesday until July 4. Time to remove the pleasantries and get real with your romantic interest. Everyone has a shadow side and it's time to see the full spectrum of who you've been sleeping with. Without that, how can you know if you accept them for better and for worse? Discussing tough issues (like your childhoods or past mistakes) will be easier with diplomatic Venus here. Just work them out in private instead of venting to friends or trying to discuss while having drinks at the bar. Warning: The vibes could get heavier than your positive sign prefers, so make sure to take breaks for casual fun, too — especially under Friday's fun-loving full moon.
Leave room in your schedule for independent exploration! On Friday, liberated, expansive Jupiter wakes up from a retrograde that began on February 6 and gets back into powerful, direct motion. You're the lucky beneficiary of Jupiter's beams: The red-spotted planet is touring Libra from September 9, 2016 to October 10, 2017. There's been so much change and new data to process ever since — it's almost been unsettling since it's happened so fast. No hitting the emergency brake! The next four months are a major moment for Libras to pursue your dreams and get back into the driver's seat of your own destiny. Step out of your comfort zone. Maybe it's time to relocate, leave a toxic relationship or job, or make travelling part of your summer lifestyle. Jupiter rules higher education, so if night school or a specialised training is on the agenda, start filling out the application ASAP. You only get Jupiter in your sign every 12 and a half years. Seize the moment!
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Scorpio
October 23 to November 21
Want to turn that spring fling into the real thing? Good news, Scorpio. This Tuesday, romantic Venus lands in Taurus and your seventh house of relationships until July 4. Create a zero tolerance rule for the ghosting types and stop dwelling on that phantom ex. The coast is clear for you to create something real with someone who is ready now. If you've been playing the long game with a love interest, this Venus phase could nudge you to the next step — clearing out wardrobe space, moving in together, or making wedding or baby plans. Best of all? Charming, diplomatic Venus makes it easy to discuss your desires, without feeling like you're "pressuring" anyone.
But don't pressure yourself either, Scorpio! While your sign craves certainty, you don't need to be pushed into something you're not ready for yet. Friday's full moon in Sagittarius and your "keep it simple" second house helps you vocalise your position. That same day, indie-spirited Jupiter rouses from a four-month retrograde in your dreamy, flowy 12th house. Your urge to escape the mad world and all its societal pressures (and maybe follow your favourite band around the festival circuit) will be strong. And hey, maybe you should just take that celestial sabbatical this summer. On October 10, Jupiter will cruise into Scorpio for the first time since 2005, giving your ambitions wings. You'll be far too busy to slip off for a spontaneous couchsurfing adventure then. No matter where your flip-flops are planted, you'll crave more stillness and spirituality over the coming four months. Start your mornings off with writing a diary, a guided meditation, and a few yoga stretches. Sessions with a therapist, shaman, or acupuncturist (or all of the above) can help you clear psychic clutter that may be standing in your way of success. Add more green foods to your plate over the summer — and flood your system with fresh H2O. Detox from junk food and shitty relationships so you can start with a clean slate in October!
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Sagittarius
November 22 to December 21
Would you like some solid earth under your statement sandals, Sagittarius? You can embrace a more grounded groove starting Tuesday, as social, romantic Venus moves on to Taurus and your healthy living zone until July 4. With Venus in Aries and your wildly dramatic fifth house for most of 2017 thus far, you may be exhausted from all the fiery fluctuations you've had to deal with from people. And while the wild times have been entertaining, stability is starting to look a whole lot sexier now. Take a time out from the FWBs to make room for a more consistent connection. This radiant phase is all about self-care. Recommit to a healthy eating and exercise plan to get centered in yourself. Already attached? Turn your bedroom buddy into your workout buddy. Those sexy endorphins will get you both in the mood more often. We'll raise a green smoothie to that!
It takes a village to build your dreams — even a free agent like you has to admit that. But with your ruling planet Jupiter in retrograde in your teamwork zone since February 6, finding the right "village people" to raise the roof on your plans has been complicated AF! Good news: This Friday, Jupiter makes a positive pivot into direct motion. The right collaborators crop up again, whether you're replacing or simply reconfiguring your dream team. Stop playing the popularity game and go find your soul squad. You can use Jupiter's wide-eyed sense of wonder to scout out new scenes. Is it time to polish up your web presence? Between now and October 10, make sure you represent when people google your name or search for your work online. A small investment into designers and developers (and a good photographer) may be required, but it will pay off in the end when you attract more high-impact opportunities.
Illustrated by Alia Penner. Photographed by Jason Rodgers.
Capricorn
December 22 to January 19
Summer style inspiration: incoming! This Tuesday, glamorous Venus heads into your fashion-forward fifth house, awakening your inner Solange. Forget about following trends. Set them instead, Capricorn, by wearing whatever captivates you. Doing something edgier with your hair could be fun for summer, from purple strands to a sci-fi bob. Since Friday features the annual full moon in Sagittarius, plan on making a head-turning splash that day when all eyes will be on you. Love-wise, your mojo is sky-high between now and July 4, with interested parties coming out of the woodwork. Don't rush to select a favourite — not until you've adequately tried every option on the sampler platter. Already found true love? This Venus cycle could send you flat hunting, ring shopping, or even spur some baby-making if you're ready to board the mothership!
On Friday, you'll return to mogul mode as daring Jupiter snaps out of a four-month retrograde that began February 6. Got an entrepreneurial idea cooking? Your startup could take off at a gallop with Jupiter in this power position until October 10. Maybe you're just looking to rise through the ranks within an existing company. With Jupiter's gambling instincts spurring you on, let the powers-that-be know of your desire for growth opportunities. Fortune favours the bold, even if you're offering yourself up as the right hand woman to an industry influencer. And, yes, it's summer, but forget about traipsing into the office in your denim shorts and festival band tees. Step up your wardrobe with career gear that makes you look like a seasoned exec. First impressions are everything, Capricorn.
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Aquarius
January 20 to February 18
Home, sweet home? This Tuesday, beautifying and harmonious Venus settles into Taurus, your domestic sector, until July 4, giving you a strong urge to feather your nest. Pull off shoestring chic with these stylish IKEA hacks. Decorating and feng shui-ing has a dual purpose: to create visual harmony and set up Chez Water Bearer as an entertainment hotspot. A VIP love interest could be sleeping over more often now and talks could turn to cohabitation if you're ready. Female friendships also flourish, so host a dinner party — as soon as Friday, under the communal Sagittarius full moon — even if you're all sitting on pillow piles on the floor.
On Friday, you might start your weekend with a shot of truth serum as candid Jupiter snaps out of a four-month retrograde in your outspoken and worldly ninth house. No more hiding your authentic feelings and ideas. Speak from the heart — even if it causes some initial tension. Long-distance relationships could heat up with Jupiter's about-face, for business and pleasure. Prepare to rack up some road miles between now and October 10, or even start flying abroad. Got a side hustle in mind? Get to work, Aquarius! This enterprising Jupiter phase could turn your startup into a full-time gig. But do your market research before you, say, launch a handbag line in an already crowded market. Need to polish up your skill set? Jupiter is the master teacher so enroll in a summer course (abroad, even) to sharpen your skill set and raise your pay grade.
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Pisces
February 19 to March 20
So many people, so little time! This Tuesday, your popularity spikes big time as charming Venus flows into Taurus and your curious, communicative third house until July 4. Variety is the spice of your summer social life now, whether you're enjoying a rotating cast of friends or a more well-rounded social calendar with bae. Let your inner culture vulture take the wheel and pick up tickets to DJ sets, festivals, whiskey tastings, and more. When it comes to your guest list, the more is the merrier. Just don't saddle yourself with the organiser's role, since you'll want to reserve the right to arrive and disappear as you please.
Your mojo is rising this Friday as Jupiter rouses from a four-month retrograde in your eighth house of seduction and intimacy. After an introspective — and somewhat introverted — start to the year, you're ready to dive into the deeper end of the dating pool again. Vagueness has no place in love for you now, Pisces; in fact, it will be a buzzkill to your sex drive. With Jupiter in this perma-bonding position until October 10, clarifying "next steps" with dates and mates is a must. If you can't get a straight answer, you may have to move on. But don't freak out! With your magnetism expanding by the minute after Friday, commitments are looking highly likely in your future. Business-wise, Jupiter's pivot could bring some big money opportunities before the autumn. You could make a bundle from selling products (even property) on commission, a juicy tax return, even an inheritance or royalties from your band's EP. Friday also features a full moon in your career zone, which could bring a certain victory for your professional life. Score!
Illustrated by Alia Penner. Photographed by Jason Rodgers.
Aries
March 21 to April 19
Need a minute to catch your breath — and grab a cold shower? You've hosted creative, romantic Venus on and off in your sign since February 2, a rare blessing when it comes to your charm, but an exhausting pace to maintain for the long haul. If you weren't a total love goddess, you may have chosen to take a break from romance to do you. Starting this Tuesday, you won't have to be so extreme about it. Venus floats on to Taurus and your slow and steady second house until July 4, making everything feel more...predictable. You'll find this month-long phase to be a real relief, Aries. Not only can you get your feet on solid earth, but you'll have an easier time focusing on — or finding — a person who loves you unconditionally and truly has your back.
Don't worry: Cupid won't abandon you just because Venus left your sign. On Friday, jovial Jupiter wakes from a four-month retrograde in Libra and your seventh house of relationships. The idea of committing will seem far more appealing after Jupiter's about-face in Libra, which lasts until October 10 — but only with someone who respects your need for independence and personal space. A co-adventurer could pop up on your radar, someone who is both an ideal sexual partner and travel companion. Attached? Get plans in motion for your Cuba trip — or maybe a destination wedding. Worldly Jupiter could even set a long-distance or cross-cultural relationship in motion. Get your freak on while racking up the frequent flier miles: double points!
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Taurus
April 20 to May 20
Is it time to raise your romantic standards? This Tuesday, love planet Venus makes her annual stopover to Taurus until July 4, helping you clarify your heart's deepest wishes. Fantasise freely. Uncensored visualisation brings you much closer to your intended target. With Venus here, you'll be utterly magnetic, whether single or spoken for. Beam those charms selectively so you don't lead anybody on. This is the time to take the lead in love. Update your preferences and let bae know what needs to change in order to keep you satisfied. You'll be glad you did, since Friday's full moon could bring one of the sexiest — and most emotionally intimate — moments of the year.
On Friday, your fitness mojo gets a reboot as active Jupiter rouses from a retrograde in Libra and your sixth house of wellbeing. Since February 6, you may have found it difficult to commit to a regular routine because of a few annoying health challenges. You're back on the mend — and the wellness wagon — starting Friday as Jupiter powers up your vitality until October 10. Take those workouts al fresco and even turn your active lifestyle into a social thing by joining a dance troupe, skateboarding squad, or hiking meetup. Jupiter's turnabout will make you more adventurous at work. You might start up an independent project, take on a position that involves travel, or put in a transfer to the Paris office. A side hustle could also pad your pockets now, so get those business cards printed and start selling your skills.
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