This year, as Saturn and Neptune finally exit Pisces, the era of romantic illusion meets a definitive end, forcing an honest turning point. The eclipses in early March and late August elucidate that not every relationship is worth your labour, especially those lacking in reciprocity. Throughout the first half of the year, you may become aware of how much you have over-accommodated to maintain the peace. However, as Uranus moves into Gemini, your focus shifts toward the strength of your community or parental bonds, and you will find the grace to relinquish the need to trade sacrifice for affection. Once these peaks of pressure subside, the second half of the year invites romance to return to a simple and grounded state. 

Early in the year, the Capricorn cluster, combined with the final influence of Saturn and Neptune, may bring long-term relationships to fruition. Venus bolsters your romantic outlook from February through March, providing the momentum needed for your connections to flourish. The Aries energy in March and April emboldens you to take the lead and declare your truest feelings. By August, the “Kite” formation in August weaves a series of fated encounters for those who are single. This year, you care deeply about whether your partner matches your strength and mirrors your effort. For those in relationships, it is time for a candid, high-stakes evaluation: Is this connection worthy of your continued investment? 

The Mercury retrograde in Pisces, coupled with a Virgo Lunar Eclipse in March, acts as a mirror for your tendency to over-give. Between June and July, a challenging T-Square may trigger anxiety, leaving you vulnerable to social gossip or external noise. Such friction may cause a close intimacy to retreat into friendship or even drift into estrangement. This year, your ultimate lesson is one of self-appreciation and knowing when to gently let go.

Originally published in Vogue Taiwan