Spring 2009 Love Forecast

A cold winter might not always give way to an immediate spring thaw, but the weather and your love life are not always on the same page. While the cold slowly abates, the planets are lining up this spring for passion. Some signs of the zodiac have favorable conditions for getting together with that one true love, while others will probably have to be patient for another season and the slow crawl of the heavens toward their favor.

The big astrological story of the spring is that Venus, the planet of love, will be in the middle of a rare retrograde as winter changes over to spring. This gets the season off to a chaotic start. As spring moves on, Venus meets up with Mars in late April just in time to influence a passionate exchange down on earth with certain zodiac signs. Mars rushes ahead and Venus does not catch up until the last day of spring, hours before the Vernal Equinox signals the beginning of spring.

Read your sign – and that of the person on whom you might have a crush – to see where spring will take your hearts!

Aries March 21 – April 19

You will be attracting a lot of unwanted attention well into April. No matter how you dress to cover up your looks, someone will be there to flirt, waste your time and get in the way. By the end of April, someone of your caliber finally notices you and elbows his way to the front of the line. Act quick, many others are after him.

Taurus April 20 – May 20

A psychic sense about where to invest your money or a lucrative job opportunity may take precedence over passion. Make money now to be secure for love in the summer. Follow your gut instincts in a romantic pursuit. If he is just playing games, being patient and aloof will reveal his true intentions.

Gemini May 21 – June 21

Your chances at making friends increases in April and you are downright popular. From out of the crowd, an irresistibly cute force of nature is about to make a springtime fling yours for the taking. By early June you two might be talking about taking the leap of living together. If it is going too fast for you, group activities will allow you to control the pace.

Cancer June 22 – July 22

You will find yourself in the wrong place at the wrong time in late March and early April. By May, the spring will have you following a great-looking new catch that will land into your lap before the end of June. Admitting that you are smitten will accelerate his realization that the two of you can be more than just friends.

Leo July 23 – August 22

Winter passion is climaxing in early spring, but a breakup with a recent lover could be the big story by April. Picking up the pieces might require leaving town, so head for the beach early and get a jump-start on some new summer friends, no matter how soon after spring break it really is. Your workplace brings contact with soulmate energy as long as you are discreet.

Virgo August 23 – September 22

A soulmate-like crisis opens the spring as you ponder demands to change into what someone else wants you to be. Virgo is an adaptable sign, but perhaps not that adaptable. Career and money matters will improve your standing in April and May and you might have the edge in the relationship with a little patience.

Libra September 23 – October 22

Finding out with whom you are compatible is the reason you go out dating in the first place. Spend the spring making fewer commitments and more inquiries. A soul mate is nearby, but you might have to kiss a few frogs before you find your spring prince. Summer is probably a better time to devote serious time to one new love interest anyway.

Scorpio October 23 – November 21

Passion is ruling your world as March and April deliver two very different lovers to you. How you manage the situation is your business, but do not count one of them being around for very long if your attention and affection should ever wane. Early June will bring you the proof of which one is destined to be your partner.

Sagittarius November 22 – December 21

Aim high in romance. You have a wide selection of possible partners to choose from. A wealthy lover might stand out from the crowd, but if you value your freedom, you will go for one of the younger dates you have recently enjoyed. May will be when the sparks are hottest and long-term plans come into sharp focus.

Capricorn December 22 – January 19

Spring starts off with so much drama at your house that it will get tough to consider interpersonal relationships amid all the shouting. By summer, though, peace arrives and with it some hope for a future in the arms of a quiet and respectful lover. May is the best month to bargain for a settlement with a lover who wants new rules in the relationship.

Aquarius January 20 – February 18

Arguments and indecision with a lover could end up making March and April costly months in which repairing a relationship is not worth the investment at some point. Keeping the faith will give you an answer about your future together by the end of May. If it is not meant to be, break up quickly as summer can bring you great peace.

Pisces February 19 – March 20

You might be at the command of a partner as your finances are in a shamble. The lack of control might not bother you but the attitude of your lover could take you to the breaking point. Spring will be gloomy until you resolve this imbalance. Striking out on your own is tough but the freedom could bring all sorts of possibilities into your world by early June. Think about it.