You're typically able to jump into relationships before you even think about the consequences, because impetuous Mars rules your 5th House of Love. But this year begins with Mars retrograde in your 7th House of Partners, suggesting that you will look twice before you leap. In fact, until Mars turns direct on January 31, you could come up with logical reasons not to move forward in love. Mars enters your 8th House of Intimacy on March 6, intensifying your passions or possibly deepening a current relationship. Logical Mercury enters your 5th House of Romance on April 3, followed by playful Venus on April 7, raising the heat, which may also amplify your stress levels -- for your head and your heart may have very different agendas. Relationship activity increases throughout May, but periods of frustration can cool you down around July 10 and from August 12 through August 17 as responsibilities accumulate. Being grounded in your truth strengthens the stability and integrity of a relationship that's meant to last.
*This article is excerpted from the book, 'Your Astrology Guide 2008' by Rick Levine and Jeff Jawer, astrologers for Tarot.com. To find out your key dates and those of your friends and lovers -- and to get the scoop on your Super Nova days, too -- purchase this book.
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