LOVE HOROSCOPES

Ruling Planet: Pluto
Symbol: Scorpion and Phoenix
Element: Water
Color: Red   

Ruling Planet: Jupiter
Symbol: The Centaur/Archer
Element: Fire
Color: Blue and purple 

Ruling Planet: Saturn
Symbol: Goat
Element: Earth
Color: Navy blue, dark green 

Last year the bountiful planet Jupiter graced the sign of Capricorn. This year he will move into Aquarius and your house of self-worth, helping you to put those plans or moves you made in 2008 into action. This is an excellent year to nurture new ideas and important contacts and proceed as if failure were not an option.

Goats tend to be emotionally insular and instead of communicating their fears or anger, keep everything bottled up in their hearts and minds. However, after your ruler Saturn moves into Libra in September you shock everyone by letting loose and allowing your romantic and social nature to peek through. This will also usher in a very fortunate two-plus year cycle for partnerships of all kinds. Work associations, romantic connections and friendships will thrive. So why not do your part? When the urge strikes you, start up a conversation with a stranger, reach out to new clients or contacts and don't forget to express your loving feelings.

Because your emotions are governed by the ever-changing moon, watch out for this year's six eclipses (occurring in Jan, Feb, Jul, Aug and Dec). These will constructively point out flaws in your plans, stir your emotions and perhaps connect you with a new work partner, soul mate, lover or friend.

This year Saturn will be in grounded Virgo until September, keeping you within the boundary lines of reality. But after this influential planet moves in with lighthearted Libra you may want to make the visionary Arthur C. Clarke's words your new life mantra: "The limits of the possible can only be defined by going beyond them into the impossible."     
  
2009 Capricorn Love Match: This is a busy year, and if you are in a committed relationships make sure that you make time for each other. Single? Although you are most compatible with fellow earth signs Taurus and Virgo, a Gemini would be a perfect business and love partner or a Sag could spark your yearning for adventure. But the sensitivity of a loving Pisces could open a door in your heart that you may have tried to seal.

Ruling Planet: Uranus
Symbol: Water Carrier
Element: Air
Color: Violet, blue and pastels   

After the last few hectic years, most Aquarians feel like checking into an asylum or a monastery. Not so fast, my fastidious friend. Although this year it may be a bit tricky finding your bearings, this is a setup of cosmic proportions and in January, Jupiter, the planet of luck and good fortune, will lend you his energy for the next 12 months. Yes, with a little tact, grace and your famous diplomacy skills, by the end of this year, you will have your life back on track.

Although anyone who challenges your authority or expertise tends to rile your temper, one of your 2009 challenges will be to keep your intuition tuned in and at times play the game by someone else's rules. And if you take a look at the big picture and understand exactly what is at stake, you will know that this is a very small sacrifice to make. Your first test will be during the January Aquarian eclipse.

Restrictive Saturn will add new responsibilities that may feel limiting but in reality are designed to help you redefine your hopes, dreams and wishes. With this combination of visionary and stabilizing star power, you can reinvent your career or even fall in love. And one of these new responsibilities could turn into a job, promotion or life-long passion.

Take advantage of even the smallest opportunity or idea and follow through. This year Gordon Parks' words should sum up your attitude: "The guy who takes a chance, who walks the line between the known and unknown, who is unafraid of failure, will succeed."

2009 Aquarius Love Match: Serious love matches become more fun, loving and solid, but don't forget that a marriage is like another job and takes attention and work to succeed. Single? Love is in the air but this year you crave freedom to play and socialize. Don't give your heart away too quickly but if you do, a warm Leo, mentally challenging Gemini or kind Libra could make you want to settle down.  

Ruling Planet: Neptune
Symbol: Two fishes
Element: Water
Color: Mauve, deep blue

Ruling Planet: Mars
Symbol: Ram
Element: Fire
Color: Red

Ruling Planet: Venus
Symbol: The Bull
Element: Earth
Color: Blue, pink  

Ruling Planet: Mercury
Symbol: The Twins
Element: Air
Color: Yellow, orange  

Ruling Planet: The Moon
Symbol: Crab
Element: Water
Color: Silver-blue, turquoise

The past two years have been challenging, stressful and, at moments, wonderful. By putting you into frustrating or difficult work and personal situations, the Universe forced you to confront your deepest fears, needs and insecurities. In 2009, expansive Jupiter transits idealistic Aquarius in your house of personal growth and relationship transformation. This year you may struggle with deeply personal issues but you will emerge with a new sense of self and emotional stability.

Cancers tend to resist change but this year you are going to have to let go of old habits and people that no longer fit into your life. While in the first few months of the year, things will move slowly, bear in mind that the greater powers have you on their radar, and your dedication and good work habits will pay off.

In August, Mars moves in with Cancer, making a positive impact on your prospects and offering new options for your unique talents or job opportunities. In 2009, instead of trying to still the tides of change, grab your surf board and ride the waves of emotion, inspiration and yes, success. And remember: "Happiness often sneaks through a door which you didn't know you left open."

2009 Cancer Love Match: Although the year begins on a slow note, the momentum builds and by the lunar eclipse on July 7th you could see fireworks and change your mind about a serious relationship. In October your love guru Saturn is moving under the influence of Libra, the star sign in charge of relationships. And for the next two-plus years, every relationship will be tested. But don't panic. This is an excellent transit: stable relationships will thrive and the unhealthy will be left behind. Single? A solid Capricorn, passionate Taurus or supportive Scorpio could answer Cupid's call this year… but you may find the fire signs Aries and Leo irresistible.

Ruling Planet: Mercury
Symbol: Woman
Element: Earth
Color: Green, indigo 

Ruling Planet: Venus
Symbol: The Scales
Element: Air
Color: Pink, blue  

The emotional roller-coaster ride you took last year hopefully taught that "life is about change." And although this wild ride is far from over, in 2009 don't be afraid of asking favors from higher ups (physical and spiritual). This year may bring a move, new home, new job and (yes!) romance.

Your ability to work with people and create harmony out of almost any situation allows you to succeed at everything from juggling a job with your personal obligations to organizing parties. With your personal power planet Venus in fiery Aries between February and May, if you are searching for a new position or challenge, knock on every door and turn over every stone because something is bound to turn up.

The big cosmic news this year is that in October, hardworking Saturn will begin a slow two-plus year journey through Libra. This mighty force will help you weed out the unnecessary in your life, and point out where your destiny lies. Saturn is not a gift-giver but is the planet of big rewards to those who work hard, keep the faith and stay the course. Say yes when you are asked to take on more work responsibility.

Every Libra is shy at heart and really doesn't crave being the center of attention but in 2009 the cosmos are pushing you to take a few risks and step into the spotlight. This year you may want to make Harvey Feinstein's motto your own: "Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life; define yourself."

2009 Libra Love Match: Between April and May your ruler Venus and your relationship guru Mars will join forces in the passionate sign of Aries and a serious relationship becomes more intense or an unhealthy relationship will go on life support with only the truest of loves surviving. If you are single, a fiery Aries, Sag or Leo could make your heart beat faster but a sexy Scorpio or mentally challenging Aquarius may be what you really need.