What’s happening: The Moon is in fiery Aries tonight and Mars is creating a difficult quincunx aspect to Saturn, making you feel irritable and restricted. But all of your relationship problems are beginning to wind down now, because on Sunday, Venus Retrograde finally ends! Mercury, however, is still retrograde. It connects with Jupiter on Monday, helping you look at the bright side and think creatively. Finally, on Wednesday, there’s a cazimi Mercury, marking the halfway point of this retrograde and giving you a one-time “get out of jail free” card for the day.
What that means for *you*:
Aries
You’re sick and tired of being sick and tired of your love life. Either exes are never leaving you alone or you have an unfulfilling (or even toxic) relationship, and it’s been stressing you out too damn much for too damn long. Cut ‘em off. Take a stand. Don’t be mean about it, but do something to get them out of the way so you can move on to bigger, better things.
Taurus
For the past month or so, Venus Retrograde has been urging you to figure out exactly what and who matters most to your love life. Now that you have it figured out, it’s time to go get whatever or whoever you want! There’s major romantic potential with this week’s astro, and the Sun’s journey through your 5th house right now promises that plenty of opportunities to get it on are on the way, too. Be more extroverted and show people you’re eager to connect, and you’ll have hella hotties trying to get your attention before you know it.
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Gemini
I know, I know. You’re so, so ready to take things to the next level, but it’s not quite time yet. There are still some steps you need to take. Maybe the sex is really, really great—but you don’t even know this person’s middle name or their favorite color. Maybe on the romantic front everything is going splendid, but in bed, you’re ‘bout bored as hell. Figure out a way to maximize on the good and repair the not so good, and then, once these retrogrades end, you can DTR.
Cancer
If you’re a single Cancer, you’re bumping into a good amount of people this week. The thing is, almost all of them are exes. Not ex-partners, but ex-flames—people you had flirtationships and situationships with that just sort faded away. Many of these reconnections will be pleasant, and this is the stars’ way of giving you a shot at a second chance with someone special. Don’t waste this opportunity!
Leo
Tonight’s astro is rough. You’re feeling all the feelings, but when you try to open up about it, you just can’t find the words to say. Sometimes, words aren’t the best way to communicate your feelings. Sex, intimacy, and just being close together are all opportunities to show, not tell, your partner how much you care for them. Focus on body language and vibes, not so much what words are being exchanged. You’ll find that you can still develop a sense of true entanglement with your partner, even without speaking up much.
Virgo
Venus Retrograde ends this week (yay!), but your sign is, unfortunately, still dealing with ex-related drama. There’s a big confrontation coming this week with an ex, and just glancing at this astro, it seems you two are at odds about something big. It might even interfere with your current relationship if you aren’t careful. Avoid being messy—face the problem head on and focus on finding a resolution. That resolution just might end up as you just blocking them, but still. You’re able to move on afterwards.
Libra
There are a bunch of opportunities for great sex coming your way! There’s nothing wrong with having lots and lots of sex. As a matter of fact, as long as you’re being safe about it, I’m of the mind that you should have all the sex that you want! But lately, you’re looking for something a little more serious and long lasting than a hookup. If you keep diving into hookup apps and fooling around with fling after fling, you’ll never get what you’re looking for. Get to know them a little first! Don’t be a prude—just take things seriously for once.
Scorpio
An ex of yours is praying on your downfall, Scorpio. Behind the scenes, there’s someone that’s been talking shit and acting shady, and this weekend you’re facing them. Their intentions aren’t completely malicious, they’re just trying to provoke your attention, but going back and spending time or energy on them is defs a no no right now. Hit block. Once Monday rolls around, this week is giving you lots of chances to meet new people and make new connections, so don’t you want to be completely free of baggage from your past? I’ll say it again: Hit block.
Sagittarius
There’s potential for performance issues this weekend. Maybe you just can’t get in the mood, or your partner is having performance issues in bed, and it’s just… awkward for all parties involved. This can really shoot your confidence, but don’t let it—not every roll in the hay is going to be a hit. If you’re single, this is a sign to try new partners, but if you’re taken, this is a sign that you have got to shake things up a bit. Get kinky, try some new things, and you’ll have an amazing time with your boo.
Capricorn
Venus Retrograde ends this week, and you’re finding it’s much easier to open up about your feelings. The sexual side of your love life is doing just fine right now, but you’ve really been neglecting the romantic, emotional side of your relationship. Spend this week focusing on that. Be super sweet to your partner, tell your boo just how much you like (or love) them, and be very generous with compliments this week. Your sweetie is going to eat it up, and your relationship will be stronger as a result.
Aquarius
Venus Retrograde spent over a month tearing shit up in your chart’s relationships zone, but the retrograde finally ends this week! Arguments between you and bae are happening less now, you’re not running into your ex anymore, and things just feel easier now. You’re growing closer to your partner, and if you’re single, you’re beginning to make some good connections with new potential lovers. Don’t DTR or tie the knot just yet, though, because Mercury Retrograde is still happening!
Pisces
You’re putting up walls. You’re getting nervous. When relationships move too fast, or not fast enough, or go in a direction you didn’t expect, you clam up, get nervous, and just… freeze. You might want to ice ’em out, give them nothing until they leave, because change and newness is scary to you. Just roll with it, Pisces. Welcome the unexpected and show your partner that you’re flexible!
Jake Register (better known by his Instagram handle, @jakesastrology) is a Libra and the author of Cosmopolitan’s weekly Sexoscopes. He lives in southeastern North Carolina and loves making astrology content. Follow his IG or Twitter @jakesastrology, and to book a reading, go to Jakesastrology.as.me.