This is a strange time to be falling in love. You have so many pressing concerns in other areas of your life that romance, frankly speaking, doesn't exactly top the list. Being a true child of Mars, your impulse will be to beg off. You don't need any distractions as you battle the demons and dragons that have overrun your life. But where does it say you have to go it alone? Is it such a bad idea to come home to someone whose main purpose is to provide you with a pleasant diversion? A little light in your corner won't make you soft.
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As Venus moves ahead of the sun (you can see her in the nighttime sky right after sunset), you will feel once more like you're being recognized, loved and appreciated. It's a good thing too because you tend to get snarky when you sense that you're being ignored or neglected. Negative attention is better than no attention at all. However, you will be called out for comments made in the past and for actions that really weren't all that well thought out. Is it enough to derail a hope, project or aspiration? It all depends on how gracious you are about saying "I'm sorry."
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Is he playing with your head again? That's what you'll be asking yourself this week when an off-and-on love interest or former spouse makes a surprise reappearance. The conversation will seem casual but you can tell that something's up. You learned a long time ago how to read between the lines and fill in those pregnant pauses. Nevertheless Saturn's anchoring presence shows that he truly is sincere. The question is, do you really want him back? It will be nice to know that the ball is in your court and that this time you get to choose whether to pass or return serve.
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You will never grow jaded. And it doesn't matter how many times you've been led up the garden path and right into a brick wall. There's something about your heart that can't be broken. Hearts aren't like willpower. They're more resilient because they grow back. They grow as much from hurt and sorrow as they do from joy and hope. This week you'll meet someone who will change the way you look at men. He won't sweep you off your feet or rock your world, but he will surprise and delight you in ways that you didn't believe you'd ever experience again.
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Mars, the planet that's been making your family life a living hell, is close to leaving that part of your solar chart that pertains to hearth and home. And it's usually when a planet is poised at the threshold that you're most at risk of being blind-sided. On July 29, Mercury squares Mars. This is bound to bring some kind of news, challenge or ultimatum that will make you see red. You need to remember that an opponent only wins if he succeeds in bringing you down to his level. Continue to travel the high road and you will be home free on Aug 2.
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Virgo isn't the first zodiac sign that comes to mind when people think of mistresses. And Virgos like it this way. Let everyone believe you're a prude who turns up her nose at anything untoward. It makes it easier to cover your tracks. Now Virgos don't really go out looking for these sorts of relationships. You want a man to call your own. But you also know you have an unfortunate tendency to let a partner take over your life once you're romantically involved which is why you opt for "otherwise engaged" paramours. This ensures you can have your cake and eat it too.
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It's been a long time since you felt "special" and you have ruling planet Venus in Leo to thank for it. Venus is at her most golden when she's in this sign, and you've probably noticed by now that guys are falling over themselves to please and appease you. It also looks like your partner has noticed as well and you can expect some tense exchanges. This could spell trouble if you're not careful. Venus can make you feel special but you're the one who has to believe that you truly are special. And that's the gift that Venus in Leo has to bestow.
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It's hard to admit but love doesn't work for you in the way that it used to. You're accustomed to falling in love with unobtainable men who were just too perfect, married or gay. Obsession used to fuel your passion but not anymore. Maybe you've been disappointed too many times or maybe you're just getting wise. Mars going back and forth in Scorpio for as long as it has can have that effect. Don't mistake disillusionment for jadedness. You're growing and evolving in mysterious ways and the result will be a richer and deeper love life — preferably with someone who wants to be obtainable.
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The Mercury/Uranus trine on July 27 gets you past an emotional impasse. This is when his aloof façade dissolves and he says all the things you've been longing to hear. And as he narrates his plans to pack up his things, leave his relationship and move in with you, you'll find yourself strangely disconnected. Are you in shock about things working out or are you terrified at the prospect of actually getting together? Clearly this is the time to take things slow. Be loving, reassuring and non-committal as you tell him that you will both need some time and space to explore this new development.
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It looks like you're going to make the right decision after all. Yes, it's sorely tempting to give in to your feelings and to enjoy that tryst you've been fantasizing about, but when you think about what you'd be putting at risk and how this could lead you down a road of drama and trauma: Well, it makes more sense to take a cold shower. You weren't built for hookups or even love affairs. You can't help but think about the consequences. Born under Saturn, the planet of time, there has to be something lasting in what lies ahead or there's no future in it.
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Don't respond to ultimatums on July 29 when tensions in your relationship spike thanks to the Mercury/Mars square. This is all talk and posturing, but you don't want to escalate matters because you hurt his pride. If anything you want to talk him down off that emotional ledge. What you'll come to discover is that his freakout is more existential (i.e., "what am I doing with my life?") than it is personally directed at you. It's easy to act out with loved ones which is why it's important for loved ones to redirect frustrated energy toward addressing real issues and not the decoy ones.
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You don't need fixing, but try telling a paramour that. Now most people would be hurt and offended by what comes out of his mouth, but you've been listening to love partners tell you what to do with your life since you first started dating. If anything you've developed a sense of humor about it. And besides: He's cute. Whether he's a keeper or not remains to be seen but continue to let him believe that you're open to his input. In time he'll relax and he may even grow to recognize that there's nothing to improve upon. You're as good as it gets!