Love and responsibility go hand in hand for most of this year, with serious Saturn in the heart-centered sign of Leo until early September. Even the most solid relationships are likely to require more attention than usual to maintain the flame of romance. Work on being generous and show a willingness to give more to a partner than you ever have before. If your needs are not being met in return, speak up. Be clear about your expectations, rather than giving silently and hoping that somehow your needs will be magically met.
Venus, the planet of love, will be moving backward (retrograde) from July 27 until Sept. 8. This is a period of backtracking to review past relationship issues and learn from previous successes and failures. Revisiting memories of less-than-satisfying liaisons could be discouraging, but the goal is to recognize where improvements and changes can be made to avoid disappointment in the future. Venus will move forward past Saturn on July 1, pass it again in reverse on Aug. 13, and finally conjunct it one more time on Oct. 13. These are especially important times (give or take a day or two), when a big dose of reality shows us where we stand with love. It's common to be acutely aware of what we're lacking on the first pass, reconsider relationship issues with the second, and make a commitment on the third. Single people can see what steps need to be taken to improve their odds of finding a romantic connection, while those in partnerships will get clarity about how to maintain what they have, see where changes are necessary, or seriously start thinking about moving on.
About the Author
Jeff Jawer is the co-author of Barnes & Noble's 'Your Astrology Guide 2007.' A professional astrologer since 1973, his articles have appeared in astrology journals and magazines and Web sites around the world. He holds a B.A. in The History and Science of Astrology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and teaches and lectures both in the United States and abroad.
Venus, the planet of love, will be moving backward (retrograde) from July 27 until Sept. 8. This is a period of backtracking to review past relationship issues and learn from previous successes and failures. Revisiting memories of less-than-satisfying liaisons could be discouraging, but the goal is to recognize where improvements and changes can be made to avoid disappointment in the future. Venus will move forward past Saturn on July 1, pass it again in reverse on Aug. 13, and finally conjunct it one more time on Oct. 13. These are especially important times (give or take a day or two), when a big dose of reality shows us where we stand with love. It's common to be acutely aware of what we're lacking on the first pass, reconsider relationship issues with the second, and make a commitment on the third. Single people can see what steps need to be taken to improve their odds of finding a romantic connection, while those in partnerships will get clarity about how to maintain what they have, see where changes are necessary, or seriously start thinking about moving on.
About the Author
Jeff Jawer is the co-author of Barnes & Noble's 'Your Astrology Guide 2007.' A professional astrologer since 1973, his articles have appeared in astrology journals and magazines and Web sites around the world. He holds a B.A. in The History and Science of Astrology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and teaches and lectures both in the United States and abroad.
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