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.

“I wish you to know that you have been the last dream of my soul.”

—Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities

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Aries

• “It takes a village to raise a child”
• Support or collaboration linked to birth, conception or fertility
• Friendships that may be the result of new parent groups, playdates, postpartum support, adoption, or going through pregnancy at the same time
• A need for playfulness, socializing that may revolve around the birth of a child OR as relief from the responsibilities of parenting
• Celebrating a new baby in the home or the birth of an enterprise
• Friendships that connect to baby announcement or baby shower
• Collaborative efforts/partnerships for the purpose of starting something new
• The birth of a friendship; initial stages of endeavor that supports connecting to kindred spirits
• Fertile period of birthing ideas, relationships (or children)

Taurus

• Travel or parking to a destination located on a dead end street
• Possibility for something to go dead in vehicle—battery, spark plugs, starter, etc.
• Round and round about the same issues without resolution—may link to travel or a celebration
• Blockages that may indicate the need to relax, movement, or exercise
• Matters related to possible travel come to a halt; progress blocked—may have to take an alternate route
• Relationship may progress only to suddenly end at a closed door; false start; confusion about where relationship is headed
• Protection through closing the door on relationships going nowhere, repetitive behavior or situations with no apparent solution
• Open doors in situation that appeared closed to possibility
• Good news after dealing with what seemed to be a no-win situation

Gemini

• Suspended action; time stands still; trapped due to a time factor; not aware of the time
• Time to act—either because someone failed to tell you of something, a deadline, or because you want to free yourself
• A need to take the initiative in a confining situation hindering you from sharing, expressing or making the most of your best self; looking for an escape route
• Time to act because of uncomfortable changes—relationship making one of you feel trapped and unable to progress; you or partner may need greater freedom
• Keeping something bottled up for the longest time; relationship never fully develops
• Diving in then feeling trapped because of attempts to change the partner into the ideal
• Starting something—may include a positive inner transformation
• Good timing is a factor in positive change or creative endeavor that has yet to be released

Cancer

• An adventure that may include visits to historic sites, foreign places, flat, or large estates
• A need to wake up in matters that pertain to history, government, political climate, conservatism or traditional values
• Pushing boundaries linked to authority, legacy, the old guard, or powerful individuals
• Changes to property or related to historical wealth—inheritances investments, assets, royalties
• New perceptions that link to the idea of staying within perceived elevated social status or circle when dating, marrying or socializing; arranged marriages
• New horizons forged through wealth and privilege; you or partner may be from family with a great deal of wealth, power and influence
• Luck and timing bring information to light—may be concerning something lost in history or efforts in creating a legacy

Leo

• Fantasy, inaction—all is possible but failing to take action, just a lot of thinking
• Ruminating on old memories—nostalgia for the past, sentimentality
• Honing in on something that comes to mind from memory
• Unsure if memory is actually correct; playfulness surrounding version of memories
• Haunting memories; can’t get the past out of your head
• Someone ghosted—old loves may reappear
• Imaginative thinking—coming up with ways for creating memories together
• Letting creativity loose—may be doing something by memory or motivated by memories
• The start of something—memories of pleasant shared experiences influence relationship

Virgo

• Feeling foolish or negative inner messaging when attempting to be close
• Doing a lot of thinking in the sanctuary of your space—need for a time out
• Thinking a lot in bed, before you go to bed, during the night, etc.
• Two heads are better than one—contemplation of sharing your personal space, physical connection, or advice through intimate discussion
• Weighing options—may be related to accommodations, honeymoon, or romantic getaway
• Taking stock of situations that bring the possibility of relationship deepening in ways that lead to greater physical and/or emotional intimacy

Libra

• Cinderella story—getting engaged—your prince has found you
• Time factor (time could run out) concerning a proposal, agreement, or contract
• Embracing a new self-identity because of transformation in social status—single, married, engaged
• Changes to a ring; offering the ring (you/others); putting an offer on a piece of jewelry; promise ring
• Following a dream connects to a commitment, obligation or undertaking
• Opportunity for change may come through agreements, contracts or unions that are legally binding
• The belle of the ball—social engagements, party; getting ready for a social event
• Dream offer or promise

Scorpio

• Seemingly receptive to opportunity but meeting with complications
• Running after illusions caused by misunderstandings or complex situations
• Listening to intuition because of difficulty finding your way through a situation
• Blocked or blocking complexities and difficulties that interfere with the ease and flow of relationship—third parties, children/partners from previous relationships, office romance, extra-marital affairs, health or financial challenges, etc.
• Open to opportunity—luck in figuring out an exit plan; new direction after moving through a maze of confusion

Sagittarius

• Need for playfulness, socializing—road trip with or to see friends
• A simpatico with people from another country
• Celebrating something that may link to long-range plans
• Looking ahead in the desire to connect with kindred spirits and your “tribe”
• Friendships that lasts into the foreseeable future
• Collaborative efforts/partnerships that may involve long range plans
• Relationship in the distant future—may be with someone who thinks like you
• Awareness that you’ve traveled a long road with kindred spirits or that you’ll need them for the long road ahead
• Planning a future together because of kindred alignment

Capricorn

• Playfulness linked to romance; romantic interest who is a bit of a clown; playful banter surrounding romance or with romantic interest
• Time out from or time out for romance
• Need for recreation or down time may revolve around a date or invitation
• Letting loose—may be in romantic gestures (you/others)
• Enjoyment of dating and courtship; luck in matters of romance

Aquarius

• A need to tread lightly—dealing with the disappointment of a hurt or loss (yours/others)
• Putting it out there—speaking your truth in matters that link to betrayal, separation or the break up of a relationship
• Taking a risk that leads to disappointment (you/others)
• Disappointed in the boldness of certain behavior or statements
• Happiness, laughter, enjoyment after a period of hurt or the pain of a broken heart

Pisces

• Taking a higher perspective surrounding issues of trust
• Support from others may connect to a long distance relationship
• Recognizing the vulnerability of taking a trip OR feeling protected in taking a vacation or holiday
• Standing in emotions centers on going the distance in a difficult situation
• A change in the wind because you recognize a vulnerability
• Finding it difficult to trust or feel protected in changing conditions
• Trusting in where you land
• Getting distance from a situation to gain your bearings
• Belief in self and the ability to get something off the ground or reach a peak of success

Image: Sleeping Beauty, Bertha Froriep

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

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