Fair and softly goes far. —Miguel de Cervantes

Love Notes

Be sure to look at your Sun, Moon, and Rising signs for an expanded perspective. You can click any card to enlarge the view.

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Aries

• Clarity concerning a romance—hidden revealed
• You are gaining greater clarity or truth in this relationship (may be after the honeymoon phase)
• Exhilaration linked to light-bulb moment surrounding romantic interest
• Lighting up when you see or speak to a romantic interest
• Environment with romantic lighting
• Coming to a clear understanding in a new relationship or concerning moving current one to the next level
• Something about your interactions will bring important issues to light—may be the need to open to love

Taurus

• Uncomfortable changes as a result of being stuck in leaded consciousness (you/others)
• Trying to change partner into the ideal; the positive never sees the light of day—relationship never fully develops
• Feeling trapped and unable to manifest a desire—you or partner may need greater freedon
• Keeping something inside—confining situation is hindering you from sharing, expressing or making the most of your best self
• Recognizing that it’s sometimes just better to “put a cork in it” to achieve the desired outcome
• Relationship making one of you feel trapped and unable to progress—having to make a choice between familiar safety and the unknown of passion
• Manifesting a plan—harnessing personal power in looking for an escape route; waiting for an opening to spread your wings and fly
• Focusing will on positive inner transformation
• Creating alchemy—ability to transform situations to bring about positive manifestation
• Creative endeavors in the works not yet released
• Alchemical reaction to something or someone—feeling butterflies

Gemini

• Possible deception surrounding being alone at night or that takes place in the dead of night
• Putting on a false face—may be to hide the need for rest and withdrawal
• Inner listening surrounding presenting a false face in relationship (you/others)
• Mulling things over regarding someone very different from the attractive presentation
• Giving much thought in solitude about person acting with the pretense of having your best interest at heart
• In solitude because you or others acting as a false friend, gossip, liar, opportunist, player, impostor, con
• Falsity because of ulterior motives (positive/negative) (yours/others)
• Seeking sanctuary from the falsity of other people and situations OR after acting deceptively
• Re-energizing negative situations or re-energizing after dealing with negativity
• Changes or shifts (that may occur at the next quarter moon) linked to a secret agenda

Cancer

• Shift in scarcity consciousness that may be linked to parental conditioning or long term situations
• Contentment tied to an abundance of wine or drink; venture tied to wine or alcohol; California wine labels
• Connection to nature through vineyard, al fresco dining, etc.
• Reaping fruits of efforts—wisdom, experience assists in making alliances
• Gratitude toward parents or relationship with someone much older who is likely to be more financially established; age and experience has influence over prosperity
• Land or abundance linked to parents or ancestry
• Abundance through long-term relationships
• Appreciation for May-December romance; older couple

Leo

• Fortunate circumstances surrounding the honeymoon phase of relationship
• Fortuitous stroke of luck allows for a new relationship or conditions that support moving a current relationship to the next level
• Exhilaration tied to a pleasant unexpected encounter or surprise
• A need to open to love when a lucky opportunity brings a meeting with someone of interest
• Wish fulfilled for romance or through romantic partner

Virgo

• Surprised—you have a secret admirer who may be reluctant to come forward
• A need to open to new possibilities—someone interested that you hadn’t considered
• A blast from the past may be a special someone who is unaware that they hold the key to your heart
• Unexpected encounter with a secret crush
• Unexpected news linked to admiration given or received
• Surprised (or shocked) that someone is watching you.

Libra

• Making important decisions regarding health matters in situations linked to mediation, arbitration, or legalities; working on agreements for equitable resolution; negotiations
• Hospital or healing agency contract; attorneys in the field of medicine; dual opportunities that may tie to a healing profession; choice of physicians; doctor’s orders
• Consideration of choices to find the right balance for healing—diet, treatment, medication, etc.; adjustments due to health; weight issues
• Self-nourishment linked to healing or spiritual influence; taking a time out for healing
• Working to restore health; health checkups or medical appointments; weighing options for healthcare
• Inner/outer healing may link to issues of fairness that impact health—mental, emotional, physical; need for self love balancing professional and personal life for wellbeing
• Healing a situation that may involve choosing between two partners; determining what’s fair regarding domestic responsibilities, parenting, finances or assets

Scorpio

• Ego problems that may center on loyalty or “tribal” issues
• Ego linked to “who you know” and their perceived importance or status
• Challenges to cooperative efforts because of arrogance, selfishness or ego; hindrances to partnerships because of self-righteousness or refusal to compromise
• Friendships where pride prevents one from taking action
• Relationship needs mending—may be need for playfulness, socializing
• Difficulty in being a team player—someone is behaving with a big head and a small heart (you/others)
• Ego boost—celebrating with kindred spirits

Sagittarius

• A need for something to come to light may connect to places of retreat (education, training, healing), recovery, or rehabilitation
• Secret destination—may be peaceful and/or near the sea; secret hideaway; private world
• Something you’re hiding or something you’re not seeing—may be concerning ocean side estate, hidden property, or hidden issues surrounding a property
• A greater need for solitude rather than engaging with others – may be due to matters you choose not to disclose
• Stirring up the past is connected to the need to be alone as a couple

Capricorn

• Illusions, need to take steps related to legal matters or important decisions (you/others)
• Weighing options and the possibility of matters hitting the rocks
• Inexplicably drawn into situations that require diplomacy, adjustments, or careful negotiations to arrive at what’s fair; working on agreements for equitable resolution
• Influencing others in negotiations; determining what’s fair regarding domestic responsibilities, parenting, finances or assets
• Magnetic pull toward what is beautiful—persons, places, objects, art, etc.
• Choosing between two partners that may be equally alluring or where the magnetism of one outweighs the other
• Bringing ideas to life—may include consideration of harmony and balance in line, form, color, etc.
• Trying to restore order to a situation in which you or others are in danger of getting carried away
• Influencing others—personal magnetism that others find hard to resist
• Trying not to go too far by balancing professional and personal life
• Attracting what you desire—may be a person you find enchanting (or somewhat beguiling)
• Significant dealings with Libra persons (sun, moon or rising sign)

Aquarius

• Loaded issues surrounding abundance—not letting go of old wounds and resentments
• Too much weight (physical self, objects, shipping, etc.)
• Abundant baggage—relationship saddled with past conditioning caused by childhood patterns, ego, old trauma, past alliances; unresolved issues affect the way you engage with others
• Overpacking for travel—too much luggage; excessive travel; baggage fees; cost of travel; expensive luggage
• Moving somewhere that offers more
• Issues that affect prosperity cause you to (re)consider partnerships based on shared disappointments rather than common goals or interests
• Nature as a form of escapism—may be motivated by inability to get past chronic negative behaviors that damage or prevent relationship; trying to get away from the pressure of heavy burdens
• Travel plans that may have a connection to nature; lots of travel plans; gratitude for a getaway
• Loaded (financial)—reaping fruits of efforts

Pisces

• Intuitively aware of whether someone is joking or not; awareness of what is dressed in the guise of playfulness
• Time out from play or time out to play
• Conscious of whether something provides enjoyment (or not); wisdom presented in an entertaining form
• Luck in recognizing fools and foolishness—conditions that prompt letting loose (going too far)
• Guided by instincts as to when playfulness is appropriate to lighten the mood; knowing when to loosen up
• Awareness of the need for recreation and downtime
• Intuition involving playful environment, person or situation—trust your instincts about whether this relationship feels right or should move forward
• Pearls of wisdom (given or received)—intuition reveals a message about an encounter

Image: An Evening’s Entertainment, Ignacio de Leon Y Escosura

Decks: Romantic Love Oracle, Love is a Garden Affirmation Deck, A Word of Advice, The Alchemist Astrologer

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