Your Monthly Love Horoscope for January 2023
Your Monthly Love Horoscope for January 2023. Discover your Monthly Love Horoscope for each zodiac sign here.
Aries
The start of a new year is an exciting time to be a romantic pioneer, and as affectionate Venus partners with airy Aquarius and your social zone on January 2, you’re in a friendly and experimental mood. Your attraction to the unknown can lead you down a number of very interesting pathways, Aries.
A full moon in water sign Cancer arrives on the sixth, drowning your house of home and family in full-on emotional energy. You’ll have to work hard now to keep your feelings in check, because any angry or overly aggressive outbursts will definitely upset the delicate balance of your love life.
Your intense ruler Mars started the month partnered with gossipy Gemini in an introverted retrograde cycle, but it stations direct and inundates you with a ton of information on January 12. You’ll be extremely active on social media now, desperately trying to catch up on what you missed while you were MIA. Don’t believe everything you read about your own love life (or anyone else’s).
On the thirteenth, Juno, the asteroid repping commitment, leaves sweet Pisces for your strong sign, at which point you really value doing your own thing. We’re not saying to immediately break up with someone if you’re in a relationship, but you’ll be fighting for your independence whether you’re single or taken.
Taurus
Your love life enters a unique and spiritual realm as your lovely planetary guide Venus pairs up with eccentric Aquarius and your twelfth house of psychic visions and the subconscious on January 2. This is your signal to use the occult as your guide. For the next several weeks, the Tarot, psychic readings, and all things astrology related will be extremely valuable tools.
On the fifth, a trine between the confident sun and exploratory Uranus retrograde in your first house aims to open you up to new experiences and take down some of the walls you’ve built up over the last several months. You are a sign who’s very set in your ways, but you might feel a slight tug toward the nontraditional now. Although it isn’t a whole new you, it’s a step in the right direction.
Your subconscious gets involved during the square between Mercury (retrograde) in Capricorn and the North Node in your first house on January 11, and it could stop you from branching out and reaching your full love potential. What are you afraid of, Taurus? You might not be ready to face your innermost self-doubts right now, and that’s okay.
Insightful Uranus goes direct in your practical sign on the twenty-second, urging you to change up your style. Is it time to add some chunky boots or bold accessories to your wardrobe? Fashion tips that will make you feel great about yourself and consequently improve your love life are everywhere.
Gemini
You might be experiencing a lot of misunderstandings and various other communication-related glitches as your technical cosmic leader Mercury starts the year in a dreaded retrograde cycle, but a soothing sextile with intuitive Neptune in Pisces on January 2 improves things. Trust your hunches now.
On the ninth, a trine between amorous Venus in innovative Aquarius and potent Mars retrograde in your curious sign brings out an interesting balance between logic and raw sexual desire. Acting on your physical impulses is tempting, but is it really in your best interests?
Powerfully intense Mars goes direct while still partnered with your intellectual sign on January 12, motivating you to ask questions and learn all you can about your current romantic situation. Consume as much info as possible in order to become a better lover, partner, etc. The knowledge you need in order to take your love life to new heights is waiting for you to find it, Gemini.
A lot of annoying issues like missed texts and canceled dates should go away when tech-savvy Mercury goes direct while in solid earth sign Capricorn on the eighteenth. And while your outlook might be slightly pessimistic now, you still aren’t ruling anything out. Map out those love goals and go after them. You won’t know what you’re capable of until you try.
Cancer
You have a very mystifying aura early in the month as romantic Venus moves into odd Aquarius and your eighth house of intrigue on January 2, and you’re suddenly in the mood to play some mind games. Choosing to hide your true feelings is totally within your rights, Cancer, but doing so might not have the effect you want it to.
Your empathetic ruler moon is full in your sensitive sign on the sixth, which can be very enlightening. Be kind to yourself as you unravel some of the mysteries that make you, you. Under this lunation, forgiving yourself for past mistakes might be more important than asking current or former partners to do the same.
You should get a break from a lot of the love-related annoyances and frustrations you’ve been experiencing when information guru Mercury goes direct on January 18. And because this happens in your relationship zone, it will be important to keep an open mind during serious conversations. If you can’t completely see eye to eye with someone, compromise should always be an option.
A new moon in rebellious Aquarius and your house of renewal on the twenty-first puts you in the perfect position to try something you’ve always wanted to try. Regardless of your relationship status, this innovative lunation gives you permission to explore the unknown. Following the rules is optional.
Leo
Your cosmic leader sun continues to travel with the practical energy of Capricorn and your sixth house of health and well-being to start the month, so you do you, boo! Don’t expect pampering and other cushy treatment from a partner or crush. If you want to get healthier or feel better, it’s on you to get things started.
On January 2, the sun trines the North Node while in patient, reliable Taurus, and you can be confident that the Universe will place you at the right place at the right time. Don’t worry that you aren’t “good enough” for any certain love-related situation, Leo, because this special lunar interaction gives you the boost you need to thrive romantically.
A thoughtful sun-Mercury conjunction touches down in Capricorn and your sixth house on the seventh, motivating you to stay mentally alert and focused on details. This can help you avoid negative and even dangerous situations that you could fall into if you don’t pay such strict attention, so be sure to give a quick shout-out to the Universe for keeping you safe!
The sun finally leaves rule-following Capricorn for Aquarius, the rebel of the zodiac, on January 20, which helps you question things and become fresher and more innovative in your approach to love. Groups and society as a whole are more involved in your love life now and can help you manifest what you’re truly looking for.
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Virgo
If things start to spiral downward while your ruler Mercury is retrograde in Capricorn and your fifth house to start the month, you’re going to need to get creative. It doesn’t make sense to stick with the same old routine when it isn’t working, right? Loosen your grip slightly and see what happens.
On January 2, a Mercury-Neptune sextile shows up and encourages you to pursue astrological insights into your love life. This is the perfect time to get synastry reports, Tarot readings, and psychic interpretations to find out what’s really going on. There’s so much you aren’t aware of that delving into this world can reveal.
Some exciting news might be heading your way during the Mercury-Uranus earth trine on the eighth, but it may or may not benefit your love life. You’ll no doubt have some big decisions to make if this information gets in the way of a current or beginning relationship.
The sun leaves kindred earth sign Capricorn for original, inventive Aquarius and your organization zone on January 20, which should help you avoid being late for dates and keep better track of all other romantic matters. Your mind also becomes extremely analytical, Virgo, so most decisions are made based on logic rather than emotion.
Libra
Love isn’t all fun and games as Venus moves into breezy Aquarius and your house of pleasure on January 2, but the next several weeks should be filled with enough sex and laughter to keep you smiling. There’s also an experimental vibe that keeps things fresh and interesting!
On the fourth, a Venus-Jupiter sextile surrounds your love life with a warm, happy glow, and your good energy is definitely contagious. If things have been going well, look for them to get better. And if you’ve been struggling, this happy, positive aspect could be the lifeline your relationship needs to help it survive.
Friendly Aquarius starts hosting the vibrant sun on January 20, which shifts more energy into your fifth house. You still respect and fulfill your relationship obligations (if you have any), but the main thing driving you is your desire to have a good time. Sex can be incredible now, and if you’re single your body count is about to go way up!
On the twenty-sixth, lovely Venus partners with starry-eyed Pisces and your house of logic and details, which can produce some very mixed messages. While your heart would rather just ignore the glaring red flags you see during this transit, Libra, your brain won’t let you look the other way.
Scorpio
Your power planet Mars is nestled alongside curious Gemini while it travels retrograde early this month, which means you have some serious things on your mind. You’re not ready to act on them yet, but when you are, your ex or a romantic nemesis better look out!
On January 2, love goddess Venus moves into social air sign Aquarius and your home zone, which means you’ll be a lot more receptive to hosting get-togethers and dates at your place. Your home is usually your very private lair, but this friendly energy helps you open up and welcome people in a little more than usual.
Motivated Mars goes direct while still partnered with communicative Gemini and your transformational eighth house on the twelfth, which means there will be a lot of intense discussions about a range of different topics. Your goal is to be a better love partner, Scorpio, and you can do that by setting your ego aside and taking part in constructive conversations.
Conceptual Aquarius, your fourth house of family, gets another visit from the sun on January 20. Look for waves of nostalgia to hit as you remember your parents’ or grandparents’ relationship and how it has affected you, if at all. Remember that everything is connected, and the past is often destined to repeat itself.
Sagittarius
Romantic encounters are short and sweet when Venus visits freedom-seeking Aquarius and your third house of connections starting on January 2. If you’ve been hesitant to commit to someone (or commit further to a current partner), this aspect favors your ability to remain largely independent, at least for now.
On the sixth, a full moon arrives in sensitive Cancer and your eighth house, the house that tends to accumulate other people’s things. Whether it’s an ex’s hoodie you’ve been holding on to or someone you’re involved with who has a lot of extra baggage, it’s time to let that sh*t go. Clinging to the past doesn’t do anyone any good during this transformative lunation.
On January 12, you experience a big shift in energy as major player Mars goes direct while accompanied by talkative air sign Gemini, and you might be disappointed (and embarrassed) to find all your dirty laundry is blowing in the wind. If you told someone intimate details about your love life, chances are good they put them out there on social media for everyone to see. Be careful who you trust, Sagittarius.
Some much better news comes when the sun sextiles your lucky planet Jupiter on the twenty-fourth. As one of the most positive aspects in astrology, this sextile showers your love life with hope and happiness. Can you feel the incredible vibes? Something amazing is about to happen.
Capricorn
Both chatty Mercury (retrograde) and the sun are in your ambitious first house to kick off this new month and year, so you don’t have any excuse not to come out of the gate fighting! Getting started on some of those romantic resolutions should be a top priority.
On January 2, a Mercury-Neptune sextile sparks your creativity and encourages you to pay attention to your dreams. Interpreting what your subconscious reveals about your romantic opportunities can be extremely enlightening.
On the seventh, a powerful conjunction between Mercury and the sun in your house of new beginnings helps improve your mental alertness and awareness. In other words, Capricorn, nothing gets by you now! New relationships are favored, as is starting a new chapter in a current one.
Another meaningful conjunction takes place in your first house, this time between the revealing sun and shadowy Pluto on January 18. Although you’ll try to decipher romantic puzzles and mysteries now, it seems like someone is always one step ahead of you. Do your best to confirm suspicions without causing a lot of drama.
Aquarius
Your unique personality is on display this month as your first house hosts a lot of planetary interactions. Like when romantic Venus links up with your sign on January 2 and sends you on a rebellious kick. Follow the rules? No, thank you. The more out-there and nontraditional someone is, the more attracted you are to them.
On the fourth, a Venus-Jupiter sextile puts you in a great mood and shows you the very best of what love has to offer. If you’re in a relationship, you won’t be feeling as restless as usual. And if you’re single and/or have sworn off being in a relationship, those “well, maybe” thoughts could slowly start to creep in.
January 20 is the day that the brilliant sun starts soaking up your innovative, eclectic energy, and it’s the first day in a long time that you’ve felt free to totally be yourself. This is you, raw and unfiltered, and you aren’t a bit concerned about who likes you and who doesn’t. Which takes a lot of pressure off your love life.
A new moon also arrives in your offbeat sign on the twenty-first, welcoming new experiences and people into your life. Love is unpredictable now to be sure, Aquarius, but you aren’t looking for any guarantees. Your best match under this lunation is someone who does their own thing and encourages you to do the same.
Pisces
There’s honestly no telling what might happen when loving Venus hooks up with oddball Aquarius and your house of karma and the unconscious on January 2. There’s a lot of weird vibes swirling around this transit, but being taken out of your comfort zone regarding love isn’t such a bad thing. Your dreams are wild and quite telling.
Your instinctive home planet Neptune is still linked with your imaginative sign as it sextiles the sun on the thirteenth, which can cause a big spike in sensitivity. If you get a certain feeling about someone, be sure to explore it further. There are forces at work now that you can’t see but are definitely real.
On January 21, a new moon rises in humanitarian Aquarius that again highlights your subconscious zone and leads you to opportunities to help others. If you’re partnered up, you might be called on as a team to act in some charitable capacity. If you’re single, attending an event with other volunteers could lead to love. The more you give, the more you get.
Beautiful Venus, ruler of love and money, partners with your selfless sign on the twenty-sixth and reminds you to focus some time, attention, and cash on yourself. This transit happens in the “me” house, which is something you don’t always think about. But take this to heart, dear Pisces: making an investment in yourself now will pay off in your love life later. Mark these words and make it happen.
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