
Don’t let frustration get in the way of love this week. You may run into walls but they are just signals to slow down and be more controlled and committed in your actions. Pleasure can come in surprising forms when you find the patience to take a second look at your motives and your judgment of others. Trusting yourself is a key that opens the door to your heart and gives you the courage to handle whatever comes in.

You can be tough and tender in your approach to relationships this week, which is a very compelling combination. Your alluring ruling planet Venus enters authoritative Capricorn on Tuesday night and quickly slides into a sweet sextile with imaginative Neptune. Addressing practical matters with compassion and creativity weaves a web of intimacy. This magical aspect might also inspire romantic dreams of travel or spark an attraction to someone from a faraway land.

This looks like a week of serious decisions in relationships. If you have a compatible connection with your current partner, it’s time to deepen your commitment and put in more effort to make it work. If you’re single, knowing what you want and persistently pursuing it shows off the ambitious side of your personality. This direct approach could be what it takes to make magic happen. Being choosey may seem to limit your options at first, but you have to be selective to find the right person.

You can make major steps toward relationship fulfillment this week. Friday’s calculating Capricorn New Moon lands in your 7th House of Partners to pump you up with clarity and confidence. If you encounter a bully, don’t roll over and give in. This is your time to take the lead in romantic matters and it takes a secure person to follow. Fortunately, you’re an expert at making others feel safe, which is why you have so much to offer now.

Taking care of business should be a pleasure later this week with the industrious Capricorn New Moon occupying your 6th House of Work on Friday. An on-the-job romance or a spark that ignites when you help someone is a great way to begin a relationship. If you already have a partner, finding new ways to assist him or her will be a surprising source of satisfaction. You may be playing a supporting role but it can make you feel like a star in your heart.

You are so ready for a fresh dose of fun with Friday’s earthy Capricorn New Moon occurring in your 5th House of Romance. Planning a party or an elaborate outing is a good way for you to run the show. But leave some room for surprises because pleasure could come from an unexpected source. Your ability to relax and adapt to changes will make the difference between a joyous feeling of freedom and frustration due to a lack of control.

Your tendency to put others first is one of your most attractive traits, yet letting someone else lead your social parade is probably not the best way to go this week. Take a chance by coming on strong now that your ruling planet Venus is in bossy Capricorn. However, this is not a cosmic invitation to be a bully or to run roughshod over anyone’s feelings. But knowing what you want and being willing to climb over obstacles to get it is very likely to make you even more desirable now.

A mature conversation can lead to a relationship breakthrough this weekend. Friday’s Capricorn New Moon in your 3rd House of Communication is a constructive time for clearing the air with someone you care about. This planetary event also makes your serious side sexy since speaking with clarity and authority can be a turn on to your admirers. Do not hesitate to speak your truth now, as long as you’re kind to others and genuinely understand the subject you’re talking about.

Self-restraint is not your usual style because going all out in everything you do makes you feel so vibrantly alive. But holding back a little now could be the key to heating up your current relationship or making you more captivating to someone new. Planets are pulsing through pragmatic Capricorn and your 2nd House of Self-Worth these days, which produces pleasure and approval when you take your emotions and play the game of love more cautiously.

This is your week for a makeover, either of attitude or appearance, with Friday’s initiating New Moon in your sign. You’re ready for a fresh start that begins with taking care of yourself. This isn’t about being selfish because healthy habits for your body and in your relationships will ultimately make you a stronger and more generous partner. Focus on what you need to do to empower yourself and the love you share with another will then flow more freely.

Taking time to look back this week will help you to untangle some relationship knots, freeing you up for the future. Friday’s sobering Capricorn New Moon lands in your 12th House of Unfinished Business, which can bring up unpleasant memories from the past. These are not temporary distractions to be ignored, but signals of the lessons you need to learn. Doubling back emotionally can actually be the fastest way to get ahead in your desire for love and intimacy.

It is possible to discover romance and friendship in one relationship this week. The key to making this happen is to share common interests. When you work toward the same goals with someone you love it’s easy to feel supported and to help them without sacrificing yourself. Friday’s Capricorn New Moon occurs in your friendly and idealistic 11th House of Goals, where teamwork deepens a current connection or helps you strike up a new one.