Your defensiveness about a highly private matter is working against your best interests. We all have certain areas of our life that we consider to be verboten. It could be insecurities about sex, money or just having feelings at all. This self-imposed ban is getting in the way of real intimacy as you'll discover on Feb. 7 when the sun forms an explosive square to Mars in Scorpio. Isn't it time to loosen that stiff upper lip and show some vulnerability? It's been under lock and key for far too long. Besides if you show him yours, he'll show you his.
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You have every right to be skeptical of goodwill gestures while Mars is in Scorpio. Nevertheless favorable planetary aspects involving Venus show that an ex lover or spouse wants to make nice. Too much has happened for you to rebuild and in truth neither of you wants to go back to the way things were. Life is so much better now. Nevertheless you will be moving in the same social and professional circles so it makes sense to call a truce. And who knows? You may even get to the point where you can call each other "friends" one day.
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It's going to feel frustrating to meet someone that you know is the right one for you, but who is clearly unavailable. Maybe he's already spoken for, married to his job, or he's moving into town just when you're moving out. But Saturn, the planet of trials and tribulations, has a funny way of bringing people together despite the contrary circumstances. Indeed the sun/Saturn sextile this week suggests that your problem has more to do with timing than it does with anything else. Stay in contact, be patient, and you could see the whole thing come together in the fall.
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You can expect some really deep and intense emotional conversations this week as Mars continues its journey through the zodiac sign of Scorpio. You're a lover and a nurturer and you would never leave anyone hanging in their moment of need, but some of what you hear may be hard to take. Keep in mind that the loved one or friend who's divulging a past misdeed isn't expecting a blanket pardon. He just wants to make things right. What you learn won't excuse his behavior, but it will certainly explain a lot. You may even feel kindly toward him again.
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It's a sensational week for love as the sun forms an extraordinary sextile between Saturn and Uranus. This shows the last missing piece falling into place — and in the most unexpected way. He may surprise you by inviting you to move in with him, getting down on bended knee or finding your dream house. Moreover there may be news of a bonus, raise or promotion. It's rare when the alignment of stars paves the way to domestic bliss. It's nice to know that in a world where things often go terribly wrong that there are occasions when things turn out wonderfully right.
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The attraction is undeniable, but is it worth changing the things you will have to change in your life in order to be together? The short answer is yes. Rest assured that you are not suffering from some delusion nor are you obsessed with someone you can't have. The Mars/Pluto sextile guarantees that the feelings you have for each other are both legitimate and long lasting. This is good to know because you will need to be in each other's corner in the weeks ahead as you make decisions that are sure to result in others' surprise, chagrin and unhappiness.
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Your ruling planet Venus is passing through a particularly disruptive patch of sky this week which means that you're likely to be short-tempered, antsy and overly sensitive. What can one say? Even Librans are known to have their off days. Thankfully there are plenty of planetary sextiles on hand to help smooth over the ruffled feathers. Indeed you'll find that loved ones and friends are pretty good humored about the whole thing given half a chance. Everyone's feeling frazzled nowadays and not really in the mood for a fight. Indeed commiseration is the key to getting through this rough passage.
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A blow-up with a partner is inevitable this week with the sun forming an incendiary square to Mars on Feb. 7. As a Scorpio you're not really upfront about your feelings. It's ironic that for a sign that's famous for its anger, you rarely express it. You will rely on sullen silences and stinging remarks to get your message across. Nevertheless you have hit the wall with a certain someone and you're tired of holding back while you watch this person justify mistakes that they have been repeating ad nauseam. The scene won't be pretty, but it will be cathartic.
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Hopefully you're getting tired of other people paying your way. It must be a hassle angling for another loan, waiting for a friend to pick up the check or handing off bills to loved ones like a football pass. Everyone goes through rough times financially and Pluto in that part of your solar chart that pertains to money certainly isn't easy. However, money is a karmic creature despite what economists say. Find a way to pay for something — even if it's only nominal — and money will respond in kind. Value it and it's there; take it for granted and it's not.
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A sensational sextile between Venus in Capricorn and Mars in Scorpio makes you the focal point of a lot of love energy. This doesn't have to be specifically sexual — although it can be if that's what you desire. Your wish will be others' command on Feb. 1, 3 and 5. However the sextile energy can do so much more if you want it to because it will give you an almost supernatural ability to generate interest, build support and attract people's attention to any cause you believe in. Serve the highest good and you will certainly reap the greatest benefit.
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It's always a good idea to maintain a tight grip on victimization complexes when Venus is passing through the most sensitive angle of your horoscope. The Venus/Pluto conjunction on Feb. 5 followed by a Venus/Uranus square on Feb. 6 shows you blowing an off-the-cuff remark out of proportion. Let it go. Whether the dig was intentional or you're so insecure that you'll snap at anything is beside the point. What's important is that you take yourself off the hook for whatever perceived errors or shortcomings you think you have. There's nothing to be gained by raking yourself over the coals. People just want their friend back.
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Someone you enjoy a long-distance flirtation with gets in contact with you this week. It's fun and chatty, but you can tell that's something's up — and that something is you. It may strike you as unbelievable, but it looks like he's serious about getting together with you. This might mean moving to your neck of the woods or paying for you to move to his. In any case you're going to have to start thinking long and hard about the next step. Are you ready to take it? An upcoming solar eclipse in your sign next month says: yes.