Romantic Forecast

Mercury sextile Uranus

A Fun and Unique Connection

Before 12/09/2023 to Dec 18 | Exact: Dec 12, 2023

Your conversations go places neither of you expects this week -- fun places, ones that make you both laugh and tune in for more. Your imaginations are sparked when you're together now, and you want to have fun. This is definitely a good week to forego the usual dinner-and-a-movie type of date in favor of something more unique and intellectual. If you do see a movie together, make it something challenging -- a documentary or a foreign film, maybe, something thought-provoking that will spur conversation between you when the film ends. This is the kind of period that renews your interest in the relationship itself, because you're both suddenly reminded that things are a lot more interesting and unusual than you ordinarily realize. The longer you're together, the more you might slip into a pattern of discussing mainly trivial, mundane subjects, like the minutiae of your days at work or what you need to pick up at the grocery store. That's why times like these are so fun: They remind you of what it was like in the beginning, when your minds ranged far and wide and you turned each other on just through conversation and mental exploration of the unknown.

Mars sextile Pluto

Plans into Action

Before 12/09/2023 to Dec 13 | Exact: Dec 12, 2023

You know those plans you two have been talking about forever? You know the ones -- taking that dream vacation, starting a new fitness routine, moving to a bigger, better apartment, maybe even buying a new home together. Whatever it is that's been existing solely on the horizon and in your mental file marked 'Someday,' now would be a great time to pull that file folder out and crack it open, exposing your dreams to the light of reality. You can make some real headway now if you put your heads together. You've got the energy, the assertiveness and the sense of direction that you need to make great things happen. Whatever you accomplish during this period will go under the heading of 'life-changing' in a wonderful way, too, so make it something big, something real, something you both really, really want. If there's any part of your connection with each other that needs an update, now's the time. Talk out those old, tired issues; now you can move past them and create something brand-new that's even more wonderful than what you've had together in the past. All you have to do is make it happen.

Saturn trine Mercury

Able to Focus

Before 12/09/2023 to Jan 8

You're both more able than usual to focus during these next several months. If either of you is taking a course or endeavoring to learn something new on your own, you can help each other out now in your understanding of the subject. Your communication with each other is also improved now; you're both able to be reasonable, even during arguments, so if there are any heavy issues between you that need to be talked out, now would be the perfect time to do so. This is also a great time to start new projects together, because you're thinking clearly as a team and you can make better plans now than at other times. Any contracts or negotiations you're involved in as a couple should go well now. With two sharp sets of eyes looking things over, you're sure to catch any inconsistencies or other issues. Your finances are likely to be in good shape now, too; set some money aside to enjoy together later, when you want to take a vacation or purchase something fun and frivolous together.

Sun trine Saturn

Working Together

Before 12/09/2023 to Dec 14 | Exact: Dec 13, 2023

The sense of loyalty between the two of you can really increase during this ten-day period. Suddenly, you're both very conscious of your commitment to each other and to the relationship itself, and you're both feeling solid and stable in your bond. This is a great time to put your heads together and get some serious work done in important areas of the relationship, whether that's paying the bills, fixing or cleaning things around the house or having a serious discussion about something that's important to both of you. This is also the perfect time to make long-range plans as a couple, because you're both quite realistic about what you can and can't expect out of the relationship. Do you want to travel more as a couple? Get married? Buy a house together, or move to a new city? Have children someday? Whatever your long-term goals might be, you can discuss them now and start making some serious plans. Whatever plans you make now will be good ones, because when you put your heads together, you don't just have an eye for detail -- you've got four! Together you can think realistically now about what you want and how you can make it happen.

Uranus trine Mars

A New and Different Energy

Before 12/09/2023 to Jan 8

You're both feeling energetic, lively and ready to do something completely different this year, as a new and different energy permeates your relationship. You want new experiences, new sensations and perceptions, and you're willing to do what it takes to make that happen! So take that impromptu weekend road trip; extend it to a week if you can afford the cost and the time. You'll definitely discover new surprises about yourselves and each other when you follow your impulses a little more than your usual routines allow. If you're forced to stick close to home, you can at least try a brand-new restaurant for dinner or a new route on your daily walk. This yearlong period should focus on regularly varying your usual patterns. Don't drive to work the same way twice; try a new cereal for breakfast. But most of all, make fun, innovative changes in the ways that you relate to each other, and stay active! Using your bodies as well as your minds is highlighted now. If you're dreaming of sailing around the world together, then put your backs into designing or building a boat. If you want a gorgeous, landscaped yard, don't hire out the job -- do it yourselves, together.

Saturn trine Venus

Taking It to the Next Level

Before 12/09/2023 to Jan 8

You two may decide to take your relationship to the next level sometime during the next several months, because this period, which lasts nearly a year, is all about deepening your feelings of love and commitment toward each other. Things just seem right between you: simple, true and affectionate. You can both see the future you share, and it looks mighty rosy! Making a commitment or deepening the one you already share feels effortless. You're both more tuned in than usual to the artistic side of life, so your best dates now will be to art galleries and museums, or walks around the lake in spring. Your financial affairs seem to be going well now, too, especially the funds that you share. You may even have enough extra to purchase a piece of art that speaks to both of you -- something that will only appreciate in value over time, that you can look at years down the line and remember this special time in your relationship when things were so sweet and steady between you.

Venus sextile Mars

A Couple of Lovebirds

From Dec 14 to Dec 17 | Exact: Dec 17, 2023

What's up, lovebirds? That's you two this week -- a couple of lovebirds sitting together in the sun, cooing softly as you stroke each other's feathers. This should be a fun week; any tensions in your relationship are alleviated as you reconnect with all the reasons why you adore each other. Your attraction toward each other reaches a definite high this week, so make sure to leave time for a little one-on-one behind closed doors! Getting together with friends is also a priority now, as is getting out of the house, so you probably won't want to spend all your time together in the bedroom. The only thing you may not want to do together this week is the not-so-fun stuff -- cleaning, arguing, taking care of whatever business may be on your plates... But that's okay. This is a relatively short period and it should be enjoyed for its own sake. Dinner parties with friends are especially fun now, as are shopping trips. Even window shopping gives you a kick, because it will fill your minds with ideas for all the things you want to purchase in the future -- but dropping some cash on something fun might feel even better now, whether you can afford it or not!

Sun sextile Sun

Sweet and Easy

From Dec 16 to Dec 20 | Exact: Dec 17, 2023

Things feel sweet and easy this week. Your bond is a source of pleasure, support and warmth for both of you. Things just feel natural and right. Any recent tensions that have been bugging you fall away, or at least recede into the background. So take advantage of all the good energy -- get out of the house together for some fun to strengthen and renew your connection. It's the perfect time for a romantic date or to get together with friends for board games, dinner parties or a pickup softball game -- anything fun and active that will make you laugh and bring you closer together! And if there have been any recent tensions marring the surface of your relationship, this might be a good time to address them. It's fine if you want to just enjoy the sweetness of the moment and not discuss heavy subjects, but if you do decide to tackle some little issue between you, you'll both be more receptive now to listening calmly. If an argument results, it shouldn't get too heated, because you both have the best interests of the relationship in mind now. But keeping things simple, sweet and friendly may be your best bet. Every relationship can benefit from a period of warmth like this.

Mars trine Saturn

Progress as a Couple

From Dec 16 to Dec 25 | Exact: Dec 23, 2023

During this period, the two of you can make solid decisions as a team that will bring satisfaction and success to your relationship. When you get together during these few weeks, a particular energy will be created -- the energy of industry, of hard work and excitement about the future. You're not just making plans together now, you're acting on them. It's like you're putting money into the bank, only the money is your combined efforts and the bank is your relationship itself. You can work on problems together, or projects around the house. Thus, this period could be more about hard work and progress as a couple than anything so frivolous as romance, but that's fine with both of you. There's a sense that the work you're doing together now is more important than the frills -- as if, in essence, you're getting down to the meat of the relationship and creating something wonderful together. Whatever else you tackle during this period, it would be a good idea to eat well and exercise together as well. Keeping your energy up is key, because if you let it flag, you won't get as much accomplished, and a valuable opportunity will have been wasted.

Sun sextile Mercury

Getting Through to Each Other

From Dec 17 to Dec 21 | Exact: Dec 20, 2023

You can really get through to each other this week. Sometimes communicating can be so confusing, even downright difficult, but right now those pathways are wide open, making it a grand time to put your heads together and connect. If the air needs clearing, make it happen now: You can say what you mean, mean what you say and really get through to each other. Also take some time this week to take stock of the relationship as a whole, either together or each on your own. Think about what you hoped the relationship would be as compared to what it has turned out to be. Are things going the way you'd hope? Is it turning out to meet or exceed your dreams? Here's hoping that the answers to both are a resounding 'yes' -- but if not, not to worry. This period is perfect for getting things back on track if they've gone off-course. Plan a summit meeting -- er, date -- to get together, connect, talk, make plans for the future and focus on any areas of the relationship that aren't living up to their potential. And finally, remember that things don't have to be so serious! While there's a wonderfully clear-headed energy now, it's also a great week just to make each other laugh.

Sun sextile Venus

A Sweet Haven

From Dec 18 to Dec 22 | Exact: Dec 21, 2023

You're both full to the brim this week with sweet, soft feelings of affection. Your relationship feels like a nice, safe haven to come home to; you offer each other a lot of tenderness and support now, and it just feels right. If either of you has felt stressed out lately, this week could be just what you need to start feeling good again. You don't even need to try very hard to romance each other's socks off; this is the kind of period when a foot massage, a few murmured words of affection or a single rose will sweep you off your feet. So spend some time on romance, because your connection will definitely benefit from it. If you live together, this is a wonderful time to buy something new and beautiful together to make your surroundings even more reflective of your bond as a couple. It's a great time to purchase artwork! Or, cook, make a painting or write a short story together. You're even more creative now as a couple than you are as individuals, and activities like these will really strengthen your bond. It's a great time to get together with friends. Invite them over for a dinner party; you'll all have a great time laughing together and enjoying the sumptuous spread.

Mercury sextile Mercury

Feeling Turned On

From Dec 21 to Dec 23 | Exact: Dec 23, 2023

Take a class together this week in something that interests both of you, or even in a subject that's brand-new; or read a book together, or watch a history show on TV. In some way, you both want to be enlightened when you get together now. You want to use your minds and talk over all the ideas that come into your heads. Your energy is sparked up when you get together, and for now, instead of being sexual, it's intellectual. You're both feeling chatty and communicative, and ideas are important to you -- not just what happened to each of you today, but how it made you feel and what it made you think of. You can expect to stay up late chatting at least a few nights this week; when you get together, you'll both feel that energy humming in your veins, making you listen up, tune in and focus. You may have a lot of busy work to take care of together, such as paying bills, negotiating contracts and the like. If so, you'll tackle it as a team and it will only add to the feeling that you're working together in a fun and interesting way. It would be a good idea to get outside this week and get some exercise, just to help burn off some of that energy!

Mercury sextile Venus

An Attractive Couple

From Dec 22 to Dec 25 | Exact: Dec 23, 2023

As a couple, you're both at your articulate, sociable and attractive best this week. Important social functions -- such as fundraisers or dinner with the boss -- go even better than they would have if you'd each attended alone. Other people are impressed by what a friendly, intelligent and good-looking duo you make! And there's nothing like a good impression to grease those wheels. But the current energy isn't wasted on simple social gatherings or one-on-one dates, either. You're both feeling much more like getting along than going head-to-head on any subject, so conversations go smoothly now. In fact, this would be a good time to have a little talk about any problems that have been affecting your relationship lately. You'll be able to articulate yourselves better than usual, and you'll both place harmony over all else, making it easier to stay calm and get along. But don't feel as though you have to spend this period discussing heavy issues. This is a time to be light of heart. A great date now might be to a gallery opening or a botanical garden -- someplace where you can soak up the beauty together, and revel in the sweetness of your connection.

Mercury sextile Sun

Speaking Your Minds

From Dec 23 to Dec 27 | Exact: Dec 26, 2023

You probably won't have much downtime together during this fun, active ten-day period. If you're on the couch watching TV together, you're both laughing and yelling at the TV; if you're trying to take a nap together, new thoughts and ideas will keep popping into both of your heads, and you'll just have to get it out. And when you're apart, the phone calls, emails and IMs will be never-ending. What fun! But even more than fun, this is a real opportunity to get to know each other even better than ever before. You'll amaze each other with your honesty and your insights. You'll open up in ways that you usually don't. And you may even surprise yourselves with what comes out of your mouth when the two of you are together. Because of all the heightened clarity of communication going on, this is an excellent time for making plans and decisions together. As a team, you can weigh out all the pros and cons of a situation and decide together where to go next. If there's something important or serious on your horizons -- an upcoming new job, move or other change -- you can talk things out and make sure that both of you are comfortable with where things are going.

Sun sextile Uranus

Enjoy Each Other

From Dec 27 to Dec 30 | Exact: Dec 30, 2023

You think you know someone... But then they turn around and surprise you, in the best way! Suddenly, you both realize that there's a lot more to each other and to your relationship than you knew about yesterday. This ten-day period is all about having your eyes opened in some fun and exciting ways, so don't stick to your normal routine. Get out of the house and do something you've never done before -- try a new kind of cuisine for dinner, or try out a new sport together. Anything active and just a little bit daring would be right up your alley now, because you've both got a taste for excitement. If you do stay in, you can bring that excitement to your intimate moments, trying new ways of showing each other just how much you mean to each other. Ooh, la la! Isn't it fun to realize that you can keep surprising and inspiring each other every day, no matter how long you've been together or how well you think you know each other? You're both truly being yourselves now, and you're inspiring and delighting each other in the process. Anything fun and spontaneous is highlighted: an impromptu day trip, cliff diving, a trip to an amusement park... Just enjoy each other!

Mars sextile Sun

Get Active

From Dec 28 to Jan 2 | Exact: Dec 29, 2023

Whatever projects face you as a couple, the next couple of weeks are the time to tackle them together. Your combined energies are running high -- much higher than the sum of your two parts -- and you're both feeling motivated. Starting a fitness routine together will go well now, because you're both really into making positive moves toward the future. A nice, light, healthy sense of competition exists between you at the moment -- just enough to give you that extra kick, but not so much that spats will break out between you. If they do, they'll make you laugh! But in general, you'll be able to work together now like a smooth-running, well-oiled machine. Getting the house cleaned, the cars washed and the yard raked is easier now than usual, too, so take advantage of this energy. A good date now is one that's more active than just dinner and a movie: Go out dancing together, or if the weather is nice, take a walk outside. Go for a bike ride or rent a canoe for a day on the water. Now is also a great time to join a couples' softball or soccer team and get active with other couples looking to have some sporty fun.

Mercury trine Saturn

Focus on Taking Care of Business

From Dec 30 to Jan 4 | Exact: Jan 1, 2024

This ten-day period may not be a barrel of monkeys for the two of you; the focus is off laughter and romance and on taking care of business. But what a lot of business you can tackle this week, when you work as a team. You're disciplined and focused when you're together; when one of you starts to stray from the task at hand, the other can gently bring you back around again. When you put your heads together, you can work out almost any snag, solve almost any problem. All of those skills are your forte now as a couple, and you should certainly put them to use in whatever arena is appropriate. Do you have some paperwork to finalize together, or a project around the house that needs attention? Does one of you have a family situation that needs resolving, something that could go more smoothly if you both work on it together? Whatever it is, give it your attention as a team now. You can also help each other simply with working on or understanding something on a personal level, such as an interesting problem in your school work or career. Now would also be a good time to help each other brainstorm ways to chat up your boss for a raise or promotion.

Sun trine Mars

Let's Get Physical

From Jan 1 to Jan 7 | Exact: Jan 6, 2024

This ten-day period is perfect for getting physical. Yes, you can get that kind of physical -- your passion for each other is revitalized now, and this is a great time to get close in the bedroom! But you can also focus your teamwork and energies on other projects, like cleaning house, working out, playing sports together or whatever project comes to mind. When you're together, you'll both feel enthusiastic and motivated; this should be a very dynamic period. You'll certainly be able to get more done together than alone, and you should capitalize on that. If there are any projects you've started together in the past but left unfinished, now is the perfect time to tackle them again with renewed energy, and get things squared away. Finish building those bookshelves together, or planting the garden, or completing that physical fitness course at the park. You've got the drive now to get things done, and you can push each other a little harder than you'd push yourselves. Okay, a lot harder! There's a healthy, fun sense of competition between you now, so you'll both have a great time trying to outdo each other, and yourselves.

Mars sextile Mercury

A Fun, Fast-Paced Period

From Jan 2 to Jan 7 | Exact: Jan 3, 2024

The next couple of weeks should bring a lot of fun activity and communication to your lives. This is the perfect time to take a trip together and visit a relative or an old friend; it's also a good time to negotiate any business that may be before you as a couple. Conversation flows, so long stretches on the road together or in a plane will be a snap; you'll wonder where the hours went after you've chatted the time away. And don't neglect your friends during this period. When you two join the party, everyone has a better time, because you're both in such a good mood -- you're talkative, charming, persuasive, and everyone wants to be in your warm, friendly orbit. If you use this period only for social pursuits, it certainly won't be wasted; you'll have a good time together and you'll both feel energized by your connection. But if there's any business to take care of together, don't miss this opportunity. As charming and convincing as you two are right now, you could sell a bicycle to a fish. With this smooth-talking, humorous gift you have, you could really grease the wheels with your loan officer or anyone else you're trying to do business with.

Mars sextile Venus

Making Everyone Jealous

From Jan 3 to Jan 8

During the next couple of weeks, you're the couple that all your friends envy. You're holding hands, cooing at each other, gazing into each other's eyes, laughing at one another's jokes, each marveling at how lucky you are to have this amazing, sweet and sexy person in your life. Your internal radars are blipping and humming during this period, tuning right in to each other's frequencies. You're both feeling full of energy and desire, affection and appreciation for this person you so adore. Make time for some intimate play, because you're both in the mood and sex is a really fun way to use up some of this energy you've got humming inside you right now! You don't have to spend all your time alone together, holed up in the bedroom, of course; you can also go out with friends and have a great time that way. Going out on the town or to a party will be even more fun than usual, because you're both in the mood to have a great time. Going out dancing together will be especially fun -- but be forewarned that you're going to make everyone jealous as you get closer and closer as the night wears on!

Venus sextile Pluto

A Renewal of Love

From Jan 6 to Jan 8 | Exact: Jan 8, 2024

This period marks a renewal of your deepest feelings of love and attraction for each other. You could have a lot of fun this week, especially if you honor your connection in a fun way that's out of the norm -- like reserving a hotel room for a romantic tryst away from home, even (or especially) if you live together! You can really peel back the layers of your connection now like an onion, getting to the sweet stuff that's deep inside. If you talk things through, being completely honest with each other, you'll both come through this period feeling as if your bond has deepened and matured, even in the space of just a few days. If you've been going through any tensions together of late, this period will really go a long way toward strengthening your relationship. Old issues are suddenly illuminated with new understanding, and you both feel a new sense of tenderness and togetherness. And your sexual connection -- whew! Let's just say, things will really heat up between you now, with an emphasis on the emotional part of connecting on a physical level. Have a great week.

Saturn trine Uranus

Creative Problem Solving

From Jan 7 to Jan 8

Any problems you've been facing as a couple can be creatively resolved during the next several months, as you tackle life together with a new sense of imagination and inventiveness. Your relationship suddenly seems like a really exciting place to be, as you improve on the foundation you've built together and move toward your shared future with your eyes wide open and bright. Opportunities may open up for you now; whatever it is that you've always dreamed of doing together could suddenly fall into your laps, seemingly without either of you putting in any effort at all! If you've been wanting to move, a great new apartment or house might suddenly go on the market, and you'll find out you're the only ones bidding on it...or, if you've been hoping to find more time to travel together, suddenly one of you could get a job that takes you all over the world and pays for your sweetie to come along for the ride. When these opportunities come up, be sure to reach out for them! You can't take full advantage of the blessings of this period unless you're willing to be proactive, reach out, grab hold and take it from there.

Mercury sextile Sun

Speaking Your Minds

From Jan 8 to Jan 8

You probably won't have much downtime together during this fun, active ten-day period. If you're on the couch watching TV together, you're both laughing and yelling at the TV; if you're trying to take a nap together, new thoughts and ideas will keep popping into both of your heads, and you'll just have to get it out. And when you're apart, the phone calls, emails and IMs will be never-ending. What fun! But even more than fun, this is a real opportunity to get to know each other even better than ever before. You'll amaze each other with your honesty and your insights. You'll open up in ways that you usually don't. And you may even surprise yourselves with what comes out of your mouth when the two of you are together. Because of all the heightened clarity of communication going on, this is an excellent time for making plans and decisions together. As a team, you can weigh out all the pros and cons of a situation and decide together where to go next. If there's something important or serious on your horizons -- an upcoming new job, move or other change -- you can talk things out and make sure that both of you are comfortable with where things are going.

Mars conjunct Neptune

Insecure and Indistinct

Before 12/09/2023 to Dec 14 | Exact: Dec 12, 2023

Any hurt feelings that occur during this period may simmer beneath the surface for a time before bubbling over, as you're both feeling a bit out of sorts with each other and neither one of you is certain what to do about it. Normally you're able just to talk or fight things out and move on. Now, things are seeming more nebulous and vague. Neither one of you will have a strong sense of how to deal with things -- what to say, what step to take next -- so you'll probably do nothing. This could make the relationship feel stagnant and uncertain, as if you can't trust that you're actually moving forward together. And for a week or two, you may not be. You're both sending out mixed signals; neither one of you is seeing or hearing each other clearly. Try not to keep secrets from your honey now. Even the innocuous ones will be more hurtful than usual, because they'll only add to the feeling of instability that reigns between you for the moment. Your dates now should focus on something imaginative; that, at least, would be a good focus for all this abstraction. Go see a movie or take in an art exhibit; you may even find that your head feels clearer when you do.

Venus conjunct Uranus

Seeking Some Excitement

Before 12/09/2023 to Dec 13 | Exact: Dec 11, 2023

Neither of you will be satisfied with the same old, same old this week. You're both looking for a little adventure, some excitement to match the revved-up energy you've got bubbling inside you, and you should put some effort into making that happen -- because under the current energy, creating and controlling the excitement is better than waiting for it to manifest itself. If you wait for something new and different to fall in your laps, it might not be what you were looking for. There's even the possibility now that you'll both feel attracted to other people rather than to each other. If so, it would be far better to ignore your feelings than to act on them; but better yet, why not make something fun and kinky happen with your sweetie? You might act out those fantasies you've been indulging in or make a date to do something new and different, something neither of you has ever tried before. After all, the bond you've got together should be strong enough to withstand a week or so of roving eyes and embellished fantasies; and you can turn that taste for something new into a fun and exciting experience that's just for the two of you to enjoy together.

Venus conjunct Neptune

Puppy-Dog Eyes

From Jan 4 to Jan 8 | Exact: Jan 8, 2024

You two will look at each other with puppy-dog eyes all week. You feel especially in love at the moment -- suffused with love, even. Sounds nice, doesn't it? And yes, this state of pure, rose-colored romance should be a lot of fun for both of you. The only problem is, you're both so blinded by your wonderful, swelling feelings for each other that you may ignore the less-than-desirable realities of your relationship, which could come back to bite you later. Oh well; for the moment, just enjoy putting each other on a pedestal and seeing stars whenever you look into one another's eyes. This is a good time to blend romance with art; make a date to go see a play or a movie together, or attend a book reading or an art exhibit. Anything that inspires your creativity as a couple is a good thing. If either of you has artistic leanings, now would be a wonderful time to start a creative project together. Just make sure not to mislead each other this week in any way. Next week, when your normal sense of reality returns, you could feel really duped and upset if you find that your sweetie hasn't been completely truthful with you -- even if it was a little white lie told in the name of harmony.

Uranus square Saturn

Craving Yet Fearing Change

Before 12/09/2023 to Jan 8

Your long-term goals as a couple could be shaken up during this transit, which spans a year. Suddenly, the basic structure of your relationship feels way too restrictive to endure for even another day! You both want to shake things up, and you might even be feeling just a little bit destructive -- but at the same time, you're both afraid of these changes, which makes the whole process a bit tricky. You want your cake and you want to eat it too, and you also want to smash it up into delightful globs and smears of icing and crumbs. So which impulse will you follow? If you don't take yourselves and your own behavior in hand, you might create real chaos in your connection as you follow each impulse as it arrives -- a confusing experience for both of you. But if you can be a bit more focused and disciplined about things and hold yourselves back from reacting to every little thing, then you stand a chance of getting through this period in a graceful fashion. Remember that swinging back and forth like a yo-yo between 'I love you' and 'I hate you' will only breed distrust on both sides. Try to nurture a sense of continuity, even as you try to figure out which step to take next.

Jupiter opposite Uranus

Restricted by Commitments

Before 12/09/2023 to Jan 8

You might both feel restless during the next few months, suddenly much more aware of wanting to be free and independent instead of part of a couple. You're more conscious now of how you're held back, and less conscious of the ways in which you're supported by your bond. Suddenly, that support doesn't matter -- not in the face of your need to get out there and be yourself! This restlessness may not confine itself to your relationship, either. You may suddenly feel like signing that loan application was a bad idea, even though you knew at the time what you were getting into, and for how long. That time-share with coworkers no longer seems like a fun excuse to get away for the weekend; it now seems like a financial burden that's keeping you from visiting all the places you really wish you could go. Try not to let this feeling of restlessness get you down; instead, use it as a catalyst for positive change. If you're feeling detached from each other, sit down together and have an honest talk about your feelings -- or, just wait and see how things go. There's a good chance your restlessness will pass with the current energy.

Pluto square Mercury

Having to Face the Truth

Before 12/09/2023 to Jan 8 | Exact: Dec 21, 2023

During the several years of this transit you may experience an increase in your defensiveness with each other, which could lead to more arguments than usual. You're both feeling somewhat vulnerable, because you're going through a process of intense change in the way that you think about the relationship, your lives, the love that you share -- all the big things that you may have thought you had all figured out. But now, big truths you've been ignoring are staring you in the face, challenging you to face up to them. You may each find that you've been operating under certain assumptions regarding the relationship, or romantic relationships in general, that just aren't true. If so, you'll have to talk things out together, which could be difficult; you're both much more apt to argue now than to discuss touchy subjects in any calm, rational manner. Counseling may be a good idea now, if you're open to it and interested; it could be a huge help to have a professional mediator there to help you wade through your confusing jumble of thoughts, perceptions and influences. Just know that if you come through this period intact as a couple, you've done some hard and important work!

Pluto square Sun

A Period of Difficult Changes

Before 12/09/2023 to Jan 8

The next few years could be difficult for your bond. There will be high points, of course, and sublime moments that make it all worth it, but there will also be plenty of tension created by the energy of this transit, which seeks to force you both to face your issues, however painful that process may be. Arguments and disagreements may increase; at times, you'll both feel as if you have no idea who this person is whom you once thought you knew so well. It's not that, though; it's that your habitual, perhaps destructive behaviors are being brought to the fore, creating difficulties between you. You'd rather just stick your heads under a rock and ignore the problems between you -- but is that what you really want? Doing so would mean continuing forward with these issues that have been crippling each of you since well before you met each other. You can turn this period into a time of important growth if you each resolve to face your problems with courage and do something about them. Support each other through this painful time as well as you can, and remember that the changes that are happening are ultimately for a good reason.

Sun square Mars

Easily Irritated

Before 12/09/2023 to Dec 9

Your relationship might not be the sweet, safe haven that it normally is during this ten-day period. Instead, it could become something of a battle ground. Even if you're each feeling okay on your own, something happens when you get together this week; your energy is sparked up, and not in the best way. It's as if your hackles just go up whenever you see each other now, and you're both ready to fight to protect...what? That may not be clear to either of you. After all, you've still got the same amount of love and affection that you had last week, and it should come back next week. But this week, you'll feel impatient with each other. You're both on a short fuse, and you'll both try to dominate each conversation and situation that comes up -- even the little things that don't matter. 'Why do we have to watch this TV show?' one of you will say. 'I want to watch this other one!' Or, 'No, I don't want to eat at that restaurant tonight!' You might be better off spending a little time apart, each tending to your own projects. Otherwise, little arguments (or bigger ones) will result, and you'll both feel tired out from all the stress and frustration that's generated.

Mars opposite Jupiter

My Way or the Highway

Before 12/09/2023 to Dec 10

Your connection feels hectic during this period. When you get together, your energies run funny; you'll be up, even antsy, but your sweetie will seem down, or vice versa, and you'll both feel on edge as a result. Self-righteousness is running strong now, which could cause annoyance, arguments or even hurt feelings. You both think that your own way of doing things is not only the best way, but the only way; this could lead to a battle of wills, and will at least make you both feel like you have to do everything yourselves if you want it done right. You might feel overworked and under-appreciated as a result, but if so, it's a feeling you're most likely bringing on yourself. For one thing, you're working too hard, but not efficiently enough. Teamwork would get you further in your efforts, but it could be difficult to make that happen now. You'll probably find it hard to agree on much of anything at the moment; you're both feeling very passionate about your own points of view, and unwilling to bend or open your minds enough to see things the other person's way. It could be difficult to get along now, but take heart: This period will be over in a couple of weeks.

Pluto square Venus

The Truth Stares You Down

Before 12/09/2023 to Jan 8 | Exact: Dec 29, 2023

Those ideals regarding romance and love that you've both harbored up till now will be exposed to the light during this two-to-three-year transit, and will likely be destroyed -- a painful, disillusioning process for you both. It's as if the shutters will fall from your eyes and your hearts, exposing you to the truth of your relationship, and you may not like what you see. It certainly pales in comparison to your pretty dreams, the hopes and illusions you've been operating under because it's so much easier than accepting things for what they are. The process of acceptance can be a messy one, though, and it may not happen very quickly. Jealousy and possessiveness could become a big issue between you as a couple, as you each try too hard to hang on to something that you sense is changing, and perhaps ending. But try to remember that clinging tighter will only make those changes more painful and difficult; it won't keep your sweetie around any longer or make your connection any more true or loving. The opposite, in fact, will be the result. So deal with each other as straightforwardly as you can. Talk about your feelings instead of acting on them impulsively.

Mercury square Pluto

Strange Suspicions

From Dec 12 to Dec 13

You two could find yourselves walking on eggshells around each other before this ten-day period is over. Even if you're both feeling calm and centered when you're apart, as soon as you get around each other, strange little suspicions will start to pop into your minds. You'll treat each other with either subtle or overt distrust, which will lead to tense interactions, to say the least. After all, relationships are supposed to be based on a feeling of trust; ideally, you're both supposed to be able to relax around each other and 'let it all hang out,' so to speak. But at the moment, things aren't feeling so loose and carefree. You might take things your sweetie says the wrong way, or vice versa; you'll both treat each other with sarcasm, which will only get your backs up. Needless to say, arguments could result, and if they do occur, they'll probably be intense. You'll both want to go deep and figure out exactly what's going on under the surface of your relationship, and neither one of you will be satisfied with the answer that, well, what you see might really be what you get. Try to remember that trying to control each other is a waste of time. Things should calm down in a week or so.

Mars square Mars

Calm Down

From Dec 13 to Dec 22 | Exact: Dec 15, 2023

You both need to calm down and keep it together during this period, because tensions are running high. You're much more likely now than usual to get upset with each other and end up lashing out or saying things you don't mean. You've both got a pretty good idea of what it is that you want or need, but your way of going about getting your needs met is too aggressive to work out well. Instead of keeping calm and trying to communicate effectively about whatever's on your mind, you'll push and shove and use any means necessary, including tactics like manipulation, sarcasm and criticism, to get your way. Of course, behaving in such a childish and pushy way is only getting you further away from your goals, not closer. But you'll push forward anyway, starting arguments and behaving in ways you'll later regret. Your best bet might be just to spend as little time together as possible during this period, because you'll just get on each other's nerves if you try to spend quality time together. Your sexual energy and appetites will probably spike at this time, but you may be too upset with each other to get any quality sensual time behind closed doors.

Venus square Saturn

A Stressful Week

From Dec 18 to Dec 23 | Exact: Dec 22, 2023

You're both focused on serious matters this week, duties and issues that require your focus and cause you stress or anxiety. You may not want to schedule any romantic dates, because if you go out together now, you'll both just be preoccupied -- worrying not only about whatever's already on your minds, but also about how much you're spending on dinner, whether you can afford the time away from your work and so on and so forth! It may be best now just to focus on whatever it is that you think you need to get done, because you'll be hard-pressed to have any fun anyway. You both might waste some time fretting over the state of your relationship this week, because things seem at least a little bit cool and detached; even when you're together you could both feel lonely. You'd do well to remind yourselves that this is simply a phase, and a relatively short one at that. Your good humor and positive feelings for each other will come back in a week or so, as strong as ever; in fact, you could weaken them artificially just by worrying about them too much. Don't add insecurity about your bond to your already-full plate of worries!

Jupiter opposite Venus

Indulging Yourselves

From Dec 21 to Jan 8

Stay away from art galleries, furniture superstores and interior design firms for the next few months, because you're both in the mood to beautify your lives and neither one of you has the self-restraint needed to make that a very good idea at the moment. You're both in the sort of mood where you walk into the grocery store needing three items, and come out with ten bags full of sweet, calorie-dense foods that have zero nutritional value -- and you don't even notice till you get home that you forgot the original three things you set out for! Now, to be clear, the next few months probably won't be difficult ones for you. No, the difficulty will come later, once the current self-indulgent, extravagant energy has passed and you've both put on a few too many extra pounds, and spent a little too much in the process. Then you'll have to step up your fitness routine, go on a diet and set a strict budget -- but who cares? That's many moons ahead! For now, you both just want to enjoy yourselves in any way that seems appropriate in the moment. Just don't be surprised when your jeans don't fit right and your credit card bill is way bigger than you expected.

Sun square Pluto

Us Against the World

From Dec 30 to Jan 5 | Exact: Jan 3, 2024

An 'us against the world' attitude is possible now. Things seem difficult; whatever projects you take on together will probably be slow-going. Circumstances could actually conspire at this time to convince you both that others are against your relationship, whether or not that's true. A friend might dig a little too deeply into the issues you face in your love affair, making you feel uncomfortable and protective of your privacy; or someone close to you, perhaps a family member, might express their reservations about your relationship. In response, the two of you could pull together, or you could actually turn against each other and start doubting the bond yourselves. If those doubts do start to intrude, who's to say whether they're valid or not? Talking to your friends may not help, especially if they're the ones who initially voiced their reservations! It's possible, though, that you're just reading into things others say because really, you both actually feel those doubts, deep down within your own souls. If you can't figure out how to handle it, you'll just have to wait a week or two for things to become clearer, or to come to a head.

Venus opposite Jupiter

Easily Distracted

From Jan 2 to Jan 8 | Exact: Jan 7, 2024

Let's hope you two don't have any pressing business to tend to this week, like, say, work or paying the bills, because when you get together, neither one of you will be in the mood to buckle down. Instead, you both want to relax together, enjoying good food, long naps and some fine cuddle sessions. Getting up early to make it to work on time will feel like an impossibility this week, as will dragging yourselves to the gym or sticking to your diets. Even if you try to do those things together for the added motivation, you'll probably end up poking each other and making each other giggle, and then off you'll be, acting like a couple of silly teenagers instead of two responsible people with duties to attend to! If you don't live together, now may be a good time to spend a few nights apart, because if you get together you're just going to distract each other. Especially if you've got a lot of work to do or a big project on your plate, you should keep your distance -- because you're both really persuasive when it comes to playing hooky! Overspending is another big possibility for this period, so if you can't afford a shopping spree, wait till next week to get together.

Venus square Mars

Aggressive Passions

From Jan 7 to Jan 8

You're both feeling passionate this week, but you could be a little too aggressive in getting your feelings and needs across to each other. Part of the problem is that each of you is so focused on your own needs at the moment. Your sensual encounters could feel a little off; though you'll both be very interested in hooking up, you're both pushing for your own desires to be met rather than trying to see what you could do to make your honey feel wonderful, and that creates a basic mismatch between you. You might even end up turning each other off rather than stoking those fires, and arguments could ensue. After all, physical passion can turn quickly into temperamental passion -- the kind that leads to fights and hurt feelings. You're both feeling a bit competitive and confrontational, perhaps without even realizing it; you might start acting competitive and immature if you play board games or sports together. You also might argue this week over money issues; if so, you'll both represent your own perspective with that same passion that you're bringing to the relationship in general. Oh well -- at least there's no shortage of excitement between you!

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