
Slowing down to face the emotional music might not be your favorite way to play the game of love, but stopping to listen is highly recommended this week. Running away from strong feelings or racing ahead to fulfill your desires won’t offer you the romantic opportunities that come from taking a more deliberate pace in personal matters. Your energetic planet Mars marches into strategic Capricorn on Friday, where it will reward you for exercising self-discipline and practicing patience over the next five weeks.

Major issues in relationships may appear on the horizon this week. There’s a Scorpio Solar Eclipse occurring on Tuesday in your 7th House of Partners that might not spur sudden changes, but gets your feelings moving in deep and powerful ways. A slow building attraction could start to intensify or unmet needs might approach a breaking point. Either way, it’s important to act on your own desires instead of waiting for someone else to take the lead.

Think twice before saying what’s on your mind this week. Your chatty ruling planet Mercury is backing into secretive Scorpio on Wednesday where discretion is a must and even minor misunderstandings could undermine trust. The emotional work you do within yourself is where the real action is happening now as analyzing your relationship situation takes priority. Recognizing where adjustments are needed and which habits need changing is the first step to putting your love life back on track.

This week’s powerful Solar Eclipse in mysterious Scorpio lands in your 5th House of Romance, revealing untapped talents and hidden resources for restoring love and creativity in your life. If you’re in a positive personal relationship, this is a time when emotional honesty can take it to the next level. But if you’re discontent or single and looking, changing yourself in visible ways can inspire passion that leads to radical improvement in matters of the heart.

Some emotional housecleaning is called for this week with a transformational Scorpio Solar Eclipse shaking up your 4th House of Roots. Conflict may erupt on the home front and strong emotions can start to surge from within. Don’t drown in a sea of negativity but also don’t be afraid of uncomfortable feelings. The key to turning frustration into fulfillment starts with acknowledging your own needs and committing to changing yourself instead of blaming others. Taking responsibility for your role in the drama sets a positive example for others to follow.

Your usually rational ruling planet Mercury backs into emotional Scorpio on Wednesday while you’re still reacting to Tuesday’s evocative Solar Eclipse. All this cosmic activity occurs in your 3rd House of Communication, empowering you to dig up hidden information and start a fire with a few provocative words. The verbal heat could be the sexy kind that rekindles passion in a partnership or draws you to someone new and exciting. However, you might lose your chance for a romantic connection if you feed mistrust with secrecy and criticism. You may want to wait until Mars and the Moon move into earthy Capricorn on Friday before making any solid commitments one way or the other.

You get a relationship reality check this week with a potent Total Eclipse of the Sun falling in perceptive Scorpio and your 2nd House of Possessions. This is the part of your chart that has to do with self-worth and personal values. If you don’t appreciate your talents or sacrifice your needs out of fear of displeasing others, expect to hear some less than romantic music. But if you search deeply within, you will find underused resources that can make you more desirable than ever. You can’t expect others to fully love you until you truly love yourself.

Get ready to rumble with a Total Eclipse of the Sun happening in your passionate sign this week. This powerful event can alter your self-image and change the trajectory of your personal life. If you’ve been frustrated with your partner or hungry to find a new one, strong emotions are likely to surface. Just make sure that you’re willing to go all the way if you put those feelings into play. Letting go of unhealthy habits is one way to win in the game of love.

Your past could start catching up with you this week with the Scorpio Solar Eclipse falling in your 12th House of Secrets. Intimate information might surface that rattles a relationship and undermines your self-confidence. But facing the truth is an excellent way to get the clarity required to handle unruly emotions. Confide in a reliable person to avoid isolation and to gain the positivity needed for turning inner darkness into light.

Assertive Mars pushes its way into your sign on Friday, inspiring physical activity and motivating you to take the initiative in relationships. But don’t expect others to line up with your plans without a bit of resistance. Mental Mercury backs into stubborn Scorpio on Wednesday the day after a Solar Eclipse in this emotionally powerful sign. Seek support from friends and rely on your pals to provide the clarity you need to avoid going off track. The Moon’s presence in your sign on Friday and Saturday gives you the chance to get in touch with your heart.

Keeping cool during this intense week may not be easy. The pressures of responsibility and the expectations of others could be pushed beyond reason. But this isn’t a time when thinking provides all the answers you’re seeking. A Total Solar Eclipse in psychic Scorpio on Tuesday signals the necessity to tune into your feelings and add their input to your decision-making process about relationships. Listen to your intuition; your gut has solutions that your eyes can’t see. The Moon’s shift into your sign on Sunday morning offers you the opportunity to discover what your heart really wants.

The seas of emotions are rolling with intensity fueled by a provocative Solar Eclipse in powerful Scorpio on Tuesday. Cerebral Mercury also enters the story by retreating into this same passionate water sign on Wednesday. These cosmic events occur in your visionary 9th House where you can turn failures and frustrations of the past into positive intentions and inspirations for the future. Letting go of outdated expectations greatly increases your potential to find fulfillment in personal relationships.