
The Moon shoots into your spontaneous sign on Saturday night to pick up the pace in your personal life. However, it’s wise to avoid overly impulsive behavior unless you’re in the mood for taking major chances. Going too far or too fast could lead you toward a messy Sunday, starting with a lunar connection with potent Pluto that can push you to unexpected emotional extremes. Proceed cautiously if you want to avoid an unnecessary drama.

Your ruling planet Venus is usually adept at keeping peace in relationships. But the love planet’s union with complex Pluto darkens alliances late this week. Mistrust, secrecy and jealousy are obviously not attractive companions, yet you may have to encounter them now on your relationship journey. Desire deepens, which on the positive side can restore romance, yet might also spur feelings of discontent. Still, honesty and kindness could take passion to the next level if you’re willing to open your heart.

Relationship issues could reach a breaking point late this week when adoring Venus hooks up with transformational Pluto. This powerful event occurs in your 8th House of Intimacy, pushing you to make significant changes in your current union or in pursuit of a new one. It’s tempting to duck serious issues, but think of this as an opportunity to demonstrate your abilities, make the most of your assets and receive more of what you want.

The love planet Venus joins intense Pluto in your 7th House of Partners late this week. This passionate alignment triggers powerful feelings as you recognize the need to make changes in your connections with others. Don’t let yourself be bullied or manipulated; it’s time to make your needs a priority. While generosity is a desirable trait, it can be problematic if you sacrifice yourself in order to satisfy a demanding person.

Set aside your pride to get down to the gritty details of relationships this week. Current agitation in your 6th House of Adjustments makes it hard to feel completely comfortable with others. But if you’re willing to examine your own behavior and expectations, you have the chance to make some valuable changes. Although you deserve love just for being who you are, putting in some work to acknowledge your faults and then starting on a path to correct them will make you more desirable.

The love planet Venus joins dark Pluto in your 5th House of Romance on Thursday, setting you up for an intense weekend. Don’t hold on to ideas that aren’t working and problems for which you can’t find simple solutions. Persistence is only an asset when it’s used to pursue something worthwhile, so be willing to let go and move on unless you and the one you love are willing and able to put in the hard work needed to make major changes.

You may feel some rumblings of uncertainty later this week when your sweet planet Venus joins mysterious Pluto on Thursday. This cosmic hook-up in your 4th House of Roots stirs up memories from the past. Intense longings for an ex-partner or relationship regrets can darken your mood. The point, though, is to take a long, hard look at your needs so that you can find the motivation required to make significant personal changes.

There’s some bitter and some sweet to experience in the love department late this week. The Moon’s shift into psychic Pisces on Thursday brightens your 5th House of Romance until Saturday night, inspiring imaginative ways to play. Yet loving Venus’ union with your potent ruling planet Pluto on Thursday is anything but mellow. Sharing intimate secrets as kindly as possible isn’t easy, but could be a powerful first step toward healing relationship wounds.

The Moon fires into spontaneous Aries and your playful 5th House of Romance on Saturday night, which should kindle your natural willingness to take risks. This outgoing attitude is a stark contrast to the previous two days when the atmosphere was soggy with emotion. If you’re patient and willing to examine uncomfortable truths, your heart will sing more freely when the clouds part and your sunny disposition returns.

You’re not the kind of person who takes things lightly, especially when it comes to love. But this week could find you exploring even deeper into the heart of the matter. Amorous Venus joins transformational Pluto in your sign on Thursday, opening up a deep well of feelings about partners. Mistrust and self-criticism are possible, so it’s essential to be compassionate with yourself and others to begin healing relationship wounds.

Your love for freedom may be challenged late this week when amorous Venus conjuncts possessive Pluto in Capricorn on Thursday morning. This soul-stirring event occurs in the shadows of your secretive 12th House where it can evoke feelings of mistrust or insecurity. It’s a clear reminder, though, that a reality check is sometimes necessary to keep a relationship on track or to take the steps needed to regain your self-respect.

Your tender heart is easily touched this week with the Moon’s presence in your supersensitive sign from Thursday morning to Saturday night. Normally, this might allow you a little escape from reality by drifting off on a cloud of romantic feelings. However, the guardian of the heart, Venus, demands perfect clarity about your intentions and goals now. When you are certain about what you want, you’re more likely to find it.