The Mail’s unrivalled astrologer OSCAR CAINER predicts romantic connections

Although Saturn and Pluto traditionally aren’t seen as relationship planets, their convergence at the start of the year means they exert a powerful influence on affairs of the heart in 2020.

Saturn is the planet of commitment and hard work. Pluto, however, is often seen as a powerful planet that deals with the struggle for control, sometimes bringing about an ending or change so that a new phase can begin.

The year ahead will be defined by how much control we have and what we’re trying to achieve. For many of us, the idea of a successful, lasting relationship is bound up with our most important aspirations, though sometimes we get tied up with the notion of ‘success’. For a relationship to be successful it needs to share genuine emotions, so that the other person’s happiness matters almost as much as our own.

I say ‘almost’ because we can’t subjugate our feelings entirely for someone else. We have a duty to take care of ourselves, and the last thing we need is to waste powerful feelings of devotion on people who have no appreciation of the gift they’re being offered.

In matters of the heart, 2020 holds the promise of intense discovery, profound change and life-defining realisations

So 2020 is a year for grown-up thinking, and feeling. And for confronting the realities of our relationships. But it also brings opportunities to take things to the next level. When we grow more secure within ourselves, we reach new depths of emotional maturity.

There’s plenty of room for deep passion in all this. Jupiter and Pluto’s connection speaks of the raw power of emotion. And with powerful Mars heavily involved in this astrological relationship, strong feelings will peak throughout the year. Indeed, there will be times when we’ll need to be a little wary of just how intense those feelings can get.

Saturn’s change of signs reminds us of the importance of our friendships. Though sometimes not given as high a status as romantic relationships, these bonds are the building blocks for a healthy emotional outlook, and are instrumental in maintaining a sense of perspective while guiding us through changes we need to make.

In matters of the heart, 2020 holds the promise of intense discovery, profound change and life-defining realisations. Although the path won’t be easy, it can lead to one of the most emotionally fulfilling journeys we ever undertake. If we honour our own hearts, take control of our wellbeing, and value compassion and care, 2020 brings a chance to love, in the way we’ve always wanted to love …

ARIES March 21 — April 20

ARIES March 21 — April 20

ARIES

March 21 — April 20

We see love as something that either happens to us or it doesn’t. But in 2020, the impact of your ruler, Mars, indicates that, whatever you think you know about love, you don’t really know at all.

Surprises are on their way! They require you to ask soul-searching questions: do you have enough love to give; are you prepared to really share your life? If so, there’s no reason for love not to grow.

As your confidence grows, you’ll become even more alluring to one particular person, and attract beneficial relationships, too.

TAURUS April 21 — May 21

TAURUS April 21 — May 21

TAURUS

April 21 — May 21

Your sensual love of beauty and pleasure will be heightened by the powerful start to 2020.

Your ruler, Venus, changes signs at a highly charged moment in mid-January, stirring up passions and romantic dreams. Things really can transform this year … but only if you allow change into your world.

If you focus on love that leads to inspiration rather than to frustration, and are prepared to put some determined effort into the mix, there’s a good chance that you can fall in love — and, even more importantly, stay in love.

GEMINI May 22 — June 22

GEMINI May 22 — June 22

GEMINI

May 22 — June 22

A portal leading to romantic opportunities is opening. Yet to ensure that only the ‘right’ people come into your life, you’ll need to maintain some kind of patrol.

But you’re only human! You act on your instincts, have unreasonable needs and crazy passions! You don’t seek perfection; you seek something real. The series of powerful conjunctions bring healing to past relationships and free you from hurt so that you can move forwards with innovative ideas about what love truly is.

This coming year holds the promise of contentment.

CANCER June 23 — July 23

CANCER June 23 — July 23

CANCER

June 23 — July 23

Deep emotional sensitivities will be heightened throughout 2020. Whether you’re mining the seams of a present relationship or exploring new territory, the year promises rewarding encounters.

We forget that if we want to preserve the best in our relationships, we need to keep the spark alive. So whatever your situation, remember to keep it fresh. June’s Solstice Eclipse brings extra sensory awareness and inspiration. This is the year when you let go of emotional confusion and find brilliant hidden clarity.

LEO July 24 — August 23

LEO July 24 — August 23

LEO

July 24 — August 23

We like to imagine our perfect partner as someone who makes us love life even more than we already do. Well, why not? When you’re in love, everything is perfect.

Yet there will always be moments that challenge us. The new year brings you the wisdom to understand that rather than just enjoying the perfect moments, it’s worth appreciating how your key relationships cope under pressure. The Solstice Eclipse encourages you to be compassionate with yourself — and that will make you irresistible!

VIRGO August 24 — September 23

VIRGO August 24 — September 23

VIRGO

August 24 — September 23

Could someone be struggling to let you know how much they care about you? Are you holding back from revealing the strength of your feelings, too? The classic movie shot, the couple running, with open arms, to meet each other, could be yours.

In our desire to be part of a magical process, we often overlook the wonder that’s going on in our actual lives. The new year brings the possibility of a meaningful connection. Powerful cosmic conjunctions enable you to move emotional mountains. That’s very good news indeed.

LIBRA September 24 — October 23

LIBRA September 24 — October 23

LIBRA

September 24 — October 23

Life is what we make it. But what about love? Doesn’t that depend on who we’re in a relationship with? The answer is that we need to be able to adapt, accept and adjust. As a Libran, you know the importance of ‘give and take’.

In 2020, Mars, in your opposite sign, ignites your passion, triggering a process of transformation and self-discovery. Embrace the idea that life is good and you’ll manifest good things. If you show more love, more love will come to you … and the more sweetly the right things will unfold.

SCORPIO October 24 — November 22

SCORPIO October 24 — November 22

SCORPIO

October 24 — November 22

Pluto’s conjunction with Saturn gets 2020 off to a great start for you, empowering you to tap into the rich resources you gained through investing in key relationships in 2019. It’s as if you’ve been waiting for something to happen in your love life, and know the potential for transformation.

You have every reason to feel confident about what you have to offer. Your ‘loveability’ will draw exciting people into your life, and encourage the best in the relationships with those you know and love.

SAGITTARIUS November 23 — December 21

 SAGITTARIUS November 23 — December 21

SAGITTARIUS

November 23 — December 21

You like the idea of the perfect relationship, but you also appreciate your individuality. That’s why you sometimes stand back to protect yourself from hurt.

But if you hold back, you often lose out. This year, your ruling planet, Jupiter, has a vital cosmic role. The March Equinox is key. You’ll discover ways to show your creative, emotionally expressive side, as well as uncover ways to get what you want. As long as you open-heartedly let people share in your adventures, your emotional life can be transformed.

CAPRICORN December 22 — January 20

CAPRICORN December 22 — January 20

CAPRICORN

December 22 — January 20

With your ruling planet, Saturn, in the cosmic spotlight, 2020 is a powerful year. January’s conjunction encourages you to get to the heart of what you want in your relationships. You’re developing inner freedom, which allows you to follow your heart and do what ‘feels right’.

You want to be able to experience tangible benefits from your emotional partnerships this year… you need to feel the difference they make. With the right philosophy and a generous heart, if you’re prepared to take emotional risks, you’ll find happiness.

AQUARIUS January 21 — February 19

AQUARIUS January 21 — February 19

AQUARIUS

January 21 — February 19

A series of powerful conjunctions in 2020 bring opportunities for you to define who you are and what you want to be. As you grow more secure in yourself, you’ll become more emotionally open, which will have a positive effect on your relationships.

Moments of insight will let you soften how you communicate, so that many of the emotional connections in your life grow stronger and feel more special and intense. This commitment to learning about yourself will forge or cement emotional connections so that they last and grow.

PISCES February 20 — March 20

PISCES

February 20 — March 20

Is romance in the air for you in 2020? Yes! January’s powerful Stellium brings a new approach to your sense of community; you’ll feel as if you’re moving in the same direction as others and towards a shared goal.

This powerful way of communicating will nurture imaginative ideas so that you’re able to inspire others with your visions of a better way of living.

This translates directly into your love life. No more subtly adapting yourself to fit in with others. Your needs can be delightfully fulfilled this year. 

 

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