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Valentine’s Day is upon us.
Whether you’re hitched, on Hinge, poly, curious or conscientiously abstaining, love is in the air — and the heart-shaped holiday is thick in the collective ether.
Cosmically speaking, this Valentine’s Day the moon, our emo anchor, will shine in the prickly, “don’t be sorry, be better” sign of Virgo.
Mars, our planet of drive and desire, will be retrograde in the “everything hurts and I’m staying home” sign of Cancer.
Meanwhle, Venus, our luminary of love and attachment will be burning it all down and going hard in the tactless fires of Aries.
A recipe for romance it is not, folks.
Psychic astrologer Inbaal Honigman shared that three signs will be served tough love and/or meager rations of joy come February 14th — while three more will get lucky in all the ways a person can.
Read on to learn more.
Honigman shares that because Mars retrograde is going down, or back, in the sign of Cancer, crab people could have a tough time expressing and receiving this Valentine’s Day.
To combat the bad vibes, Honigman suggests that rather than wait for a partner to try and potentially fail, Cancer folk focus on taking very good care of themselves.
“Watch a fun movie and treat yourself to some little bits that you enjoy, whether someone else is getting you chocolates or not.”
Mars is the traditional ruler of Scorpio, and having the planet backpedaling in a fellow water sign could cue turbulence for this fixed sign.
While retreat may feel like the only option, Honigman encourages scorpions to look up, step out, and fight through the blues.
“Resist the temptation to declare the day a duvet-day. On the contrary, wear something cute and pop outside into nature to keep your mind clear and keep negativity at bay.”
If you’re a Scorpio in a committed relationship or a promising fling and you want to hit the sweet spot between interested and obsessed, Honigman recommends the trend of “micro-mancing.”
“Small gestures like sending memes, sharing playlists, or exchanging jokes can express affection without pushing too far out of one’s comfort zone. Interestingly, nearly nine in ten singles agree that these subtle acts have evolved into a meaningful way to show love.”
Come Valentine’s Day, the moon in fastidious Virgo will oppose Saturn in soup sandwich Pisces, a face-off that could leave sea goats feeling more deflated than elated.
“Capricorns are ruled by Saturn, making the day challenging for them. Thankfully, Saturn is in romantic Pisces, which will cushion the blow.”
How can sea goats make the best of the hand they’ve been dealt?
“Wear romantic colors, such as pink, focus on positive thoughts, and keep your vibration high. Make sure the gods and goddesses of love are on your side by making love your goal.”
If you’re looking to pack a power stone for the occasion, consider rose quartz.
Fossil evidence suggests humans have believed in the power of rose quartz for 9,000 years. Known colloquially as the “love stone,” rose quartz is believed to balance emotions, rectify disappointment, and cool anger.
“Rose quartz is a powerful healing crystal,” says crystal healer and reiki master Keith Birch, owner of KSC Crystals. “Its soft, gentle, almost pastel pale pink coloring is a good indication of its most commonly known property: that of pure love. It’s a stone of both giving and receiving love.”
Virgos will be blessed on Valentine’s Day as the moon, our luminary of emotional need and reception, will shine in their sign, encouraging them to push past stagnant scenarios and libidinous limitations.
“Although not usually a passionate sign, on the 14th, the moon will be in Virgo, which will move Virgos to reach beyond their comfort zone and treat their partner to a very special night,” said Honigman.
She says the moon in Virgo offers natives the opportunity to express and engage with love in new and exciting ways, be it a surprise date, a partnered adventure, or a new sex toy/role-play scenario.
Don’t dream it, be it.
Pisces (February 19–March 20)
Mercury, our planet of communication, cognition, and exchange, will flow into the pastel pools of Pisces on Valentine’s Day, helping the people of the fish connect on a deeper, dreamier level.
With Mercury on their side, Pisces folk will be emboldened to share vulnerability without fear and profess love without hesitation. This could be a real deal day of bond-making, soul-merging, and fantasy trafficking for this ilk.
Words come sweet and easy on the 14th, so make sure to channel them into a love letter, poem, song, or blood oath.
Aries (March 21–April 19)
Come Valentine’s Day, Venus, our planet of attraction and relationality, will fall in the hellfires of Aries, adding a little gasoline to the occasion.
Honigman maintains that many a ram will go all in and bear their brave, bleeding hearts to a special someone.
“This is the time to let natural charisma shine and make your partner feel truly cherished, whether through a grand gesture or an intimate disclosure.”
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Astrologer Reda Wigle researches and irreverently reports on planetary configurations and their effect on each zodiac sign. Her horoscopes integrate history, poetry, pop culture, and personal experience. To book a reading, visit her website.
