The Love Horoscope - 2012

ARIES

THE SIGNS FOR YOU

Aries is attracted to partners who also belong to the Cardinal signs, and these, besides Aries who can be a soul mate or an evil twin are: Capricorn, Cancer and Libra.

The Capricorn male adores your energy and vitality while you love his strength and reserve, his practicality and his consistency. The sexual chemistry between you can be fantastic: the trouble is, in the long run the celestial Goat may become rather boring and he could try to over-control, and certainly criticise you. Learn to love his strengths.

Mr Cancer loves your confidence and your wild streak while you love all that deep emotion and sensuous love-making. Once the honeymoon is over however, the Cancerian male could alienate you with his moods and silences. Just be understanding, and curtail those fiery outbursts. This man is a keeper.

The Libra man is an excellent match and definitely provides balance for you. The love affair can go on and on and on. He can be a little too concerned with appearances - throw out those sweat pants and sloppy T-shirts - and he won't enjoy a knock-out-drag-out fight but if you're looking for a true partner, he's it.

The Aries male can do everything better than you can, so don't even think of competing. Sex will be speedy but intense, and may fade out rather too soon for your liking. Your biggest problem will be overspending and accusing each other of being to blame. Your greatest strength is in your joint ability to get over hurts and upsets quickly.

Gemini and Aquarius are two more signs that go well with Aries. You'll never be bored with either of these two airy men - life will be full of adventure, experiment and fun.

YOUR ROMANTIC FUTURE

The road to happiness has indeed been long and winding. You've had to learn the lesson of patience and to accept that you can't always have it your own way. But with experience comes wisdom, and the rewards. Venus will be in Aries for Valentine's Day and since 2012 is a leap year, you could be the one doing the proposing. Whatever the case, February and March see some important developments in your love life. Late October-mid-November is another premium period for finding and celebrating love. And if you're looking for a special day, how about 9 October? There is a trend for sudden and unexpected romantic developments, especially if you're a March Aries, but whether you're ending a long-term relationship or embarking on a new one, know that it is the right thing. Be on your toes around 24 March, 25 June, 15 July and 27 October.

TAURUS

THE SIGNS FOR YOU

Leo and Aquarius are the top two signs in your little black book, with Scorpio and Taurus coming an equal third. It's a bit like looking in a mirror - all your good points and the bad are revealed but then addressed and processed with each other.

The Aquarian man fascinates you with his cool approach to life and love - he's a mystery you just long to solve. He doesn't let all his emotions hang out and he never smothers you. But herein lies one of the great problems since in the long run this guy's cool can come to feel like ice. Persevere: Mr Aquarius is a rare breed.

Mr Leo is sexy and powerful. You can bask in the glow of his style, charm and talent. The down side is that you may end up resenting playing second fiddle to his star status. Make him know that he is the only one, and he'll be your adoring pussy-cat. Criticise and ignore him, and you'll be left out in the cold.

The Scorpio male is a perfect match. Sex should be off the charts, and you're both equally jealous and possessive - and stubborn. There are enough sparks and compatibility to keep your relationship throbbing with life for a life-time. Just don't expect a peaceful, uneventful journey to the old folks home...

Mr Taurus is never going to let you down but he may never make you go all of a quiver either. You'll practice safe sex. You'll have a long courtship and a very durable marriage. You'll have a life-plan and you'll make it work, reaching your targets, come what may. Your biggest problem lies in your mutual fear of change.

Pisces and Cancer are two other good signs for you - they're happy if you're happy, they're adaptable and kind, and they dislike controversy and fights as much as you do.

YOUR ROMANTIC FUTURE

Make time for love and it will bring you great happiness. Whatever the pressures and worries of family and working life, the period between now and mid-June is a premium one for romance and marriage. Book that church, make those holiday plans and above all, treat your partner like he or she is the most valuable possession you have. Saturn will enter the relationship zone on 11 October creating a climate in which marriages can take place but also realistic but painful decisions made. So, you have ten months in which to get your ducks in a row. If you're single, please don't stay at home complaining about the lack of good guys - they're out there and ready to be yours while Jupiter bathes you in a gorgeous light! Mid-March has Taurus nuptials written all over it. The total solar eclipse of 13 November, 2012 is another key date for your diary - destiny could strike, and life totally change.

GEMINI

THE SIGNS FOR YOU

Your fellow Mutable signs have are magnet muffins, and being with a Virgo, Pisces, Sagittarian or another Gemini can feel like 'coming home'.

Mr Virgo makes an excellent fencing partner - and we're talking a skirmish of words here - and you tune into each other's sexuality in a deep, dark and mysterious way. In the long run however, that war of words can turn very nasty so start as you mean to go on and allow your bodies to do the talking!

Mr Pisces, proves endlessly fascinating and brings out your protective and responsible side - sex at the start of the relationship is out of this world, but after a couple of years it may peter out. In part this is to do with each of you not being able to confront painful issues. Keep those doors to intimacy open.

The Sagittarian is a great companion, - a soul mate, a kindred spirit: you both drive each other bananas at times, and the sex could be less than wonderful, but you'll sustain a life-long affection for each other. One other point, the first year is the worst - if you get through that, you're an awesome twosome.

The Gemini male has as many moods and facets as you do so one of you must take on the role of task-master and time keeper and it's probably going to be you. Sex is not a physical thing between you two, it's all about mind on mind. Your biggest problem is finding time for intimacy. Your greatest strength lies in knowing that life is too short to peel a quail's egg.

Aries and Leo are two fire signs who are made to make Ms Gemini happy - these two signs give you a run for your money, they make stimulating partners and loving supporters.

YOUR ROMANTIC FUTURE

Due to the eclipses of 2011 and 2012 romance and relationships have a very fateful feel to them. December could produce a defining moment for your love life and there could be more to come - periods around 20 May, 4 June and 28 November, 2012 are worth shading in red - or maybe pink is more to the point. And with Venus retrograding in your sign from 15 May to 27 June this is a delicate and uncertain time for affairs of the heart, one when you need to play it cool. Indeed, there could be some mystifying events in late May, which will take time to unravel so neither rush into a commitment nor end one before establishing the truth. Jupiter's arrival in your sign on 11 June marks the beginning of a year of growth, and for many Geminis love is a major part of the success story. Nonetheless, if you are in a relationship that is giving you more pain than passion, maybe gaining your liberty is more to the point.

CANCER

THE SIGNS FOR YOU

You feel most at home with your family, which in terms of astrology means your fellow Cardinal signs - Aries, Libra, Capricorn and Cancer.

Mr Libra is just the smoothest guy on the block, which is why you are fatally attracted to him. He is romantic, well-mannered and prepared to talk about the relationship: the trouble is talk is sometimes all you get after a few years. Nonetheless, keep your pincers on Mr Libra, he is too good to lose.

The Aries man is another must-have - confident, flashy - he is the epitome of the knight in shining armour. In the beginning he will find your gentleness and caution endearing but over the years his somewhat selfish nature could lead him to ride roughshod over you. Learn to say 'ouch' the moment he hurts you. He never means it.

The Capricorn man is near perfect - he will never let you down, he is strong, stable and solvent but don't expect fireworks and a speedy engagement. Of course, this is your way too - safety and security before passion and sparkle. Expect a long and happy union, and with as many offspring as possible.

Mr Cancer is Crab heaven! Once you two get together - and this can take time, since you'll circle each other pretending disinterest for rather too long - you'll never let go. Mr Cancer is caring and concerned and faithful. Your biggest problem is dealing with hurts and resentments. Your greatest strength lies in sticking by each other, come what may.

Mr Taurus and Mr Virgo are two other men tailor-made for the sensitive and needy Cancerian. The sexual chemistry should be fantastic, especially with the Taurean, but both signs are caring, responsible and in it for the long term.

YOUR ROMANTIC FUTURE

Pluto's continuing journey through the relationship zone is causing some profound changes, both within yourself and your love life. It is the 26 - 29 June birthdays who are in Pluto's fateful hands in 2012, but whether you're being swept up by a grande passion or put through an emotional wringer, you're going to be the one making all the gains. The full moon of 9 January closes a relationship chapter; a new one is set to start on 19 July. Indeed mid-July and mid-August are outstanding in their potential to rewrite your love story. Having the courage to follow your heart is often the advice I offer but it has never been more appropriate than in 2012. You won't regret the changes you make or those that are thrust upon you. Saturn's entry in your fellow water sign, Scorpio (5 October) brings both stability and mellowness to your love life.

LEO

THE SIGNS FOR YOU

No one understands a Fixed sign as well as another, which means you'll be instinctively drawn to Scorpio, Taurus, Aquarius and Leo. Being with a member of your Fixed team is both a comfort and a challenge since both your good and bad qualities are fortified by each other.

Mr. Scorpio is well nigh irresistible: all those intense looks and steamy exchanges - has passion ever reached greater heights? You both tend to be control freaks, however, which requires management, and in the long run the love-hate quality of this relationship can be a killer. But if you want a life-long passion, he is it.

The Taurus male is another to-die-for: he is sensuous, faithful and always there, in fact that's almost the problem in the long term - he's so predictable and dogged that the relationship may wither on the vine. You two can also butt heads rather too often too but the sex can be off the charts. Your greatest asset is making a commitment and sticking to it.

Mr. Aquarius is an ideal match. He's stimulating, detached enough to keep you interested, yet basically loyal. Yes, you'll have arguments. Yes, you'll be put out by his nights out with the boys but the kissing and making up will be wonderful. Your biggest problem is acknowledging faults. Your greatest strength lies in talking, talking, talking.

The Leo man has all your virtues and only his vices (but maybe you could concede you have one or two). Like all duo-sign relationships, it either works fantastically or not at all: and that goes for sex too. Your biggest problem is over-spending. Your greatest strength is your belief that love conquers all.

Gemini and Libra are two other signs that fit you like a glove - bright, forgiving, tolerant and happy to let you run the show, provided you give them room to breathe.

YOUR ROMANTIC FUTURE

Friendship above passion is the secret of success in 2012. You may find a friend with benefits, true love could grow out of a platonic relationship and by being your partner's best friend you will achieve more stability and happiness. For some Leos it is the arrival of new babies or step-children that make or break your relationship; either way, trust and patience are the tools you'll need. For a few Leos, it is going into business with your partner that causes the relationship to sink or soar. And for all Leos, being less controlling and allowing another person his or her sovereignty will prove a huge plus. Early January, mid-February and September are key periods for your love life and if you want to celebrate a special moment, 22 -31 July could be the perfect time. Don't put off till tomorrow what you can do today - in other words, don't leave it until October and Saturn's arrival in Scorpio before putting a romantic plan into action..

VIRGO

Your fellow Mutable signs top the list of candidates for your heart - Sagittarius, Gemini, Pisces and Virgo.

Mr Sagittarius is a wanderer but he hasn't got a mean bone in his body. He doesn't understand the point of plans and time - he's your living-in-the-moment guy - but once he's with you, who cares! Sex is a case of feast and famine. Your biggest problem is losing your sense of direction. Your greatest strength lies in looking to the future, not the past.

The Gemini male gets you all shaken up. He appears and disappears without notice and every time you come up with a plan, he'll have a variation. You two can talk though, and sex takes you to some very interesting places. Your biggest problem is naming the day. Your greatest strength lies in a near-psychic connection with each other.

A Pisces man is your perfect other. He is sentimental, tolerant, forgiving and loving - and absolutely incapable of explaining himself. He lives in his own little water world yet you share many of the same qualities - usually the ones you don't recognize in yourselves. Sex can be magical and you should grow to be a devoted couple.

Mr Virgo has an advantage in that he knows exactly how you tick, and he's just as neurotic, or shall we say high-maintenance. You'll argue a lot, and you will spend too much time figuring out when and how to do things, such that you leave too little time for sex. Your biggest hurdle is passive-aggression; your strength lies in overcoming every hurdle.

Cancer and Scorpio are two other signs made to make you happy - these two signs appreciate your fine qualities and rub along with you very, very nicely.

YOUR ROMANTIC FUTURE

You had a little taste of Neptune in early 2011, which may explain why a relationship lost its way. On the other hand, this mysterious planet can cause you to fall deeply in love; you may even find your soul mate. So, these same prospects reappear when Neptune returns to the area of relationships in early February. Especially if you have a birthday on or near 23 August your love life is going to be magic or mayhem next year. However, whenever your birthday, it is essential that you establish when your hopes and fears are colouring situations. What you feel is not necessarily what is real. Mid-February, late May and mid-November are all times when dreams can be made or broken. January is another important period for love and romance and one of the best for meeting a new partner or naming the day.

LIBRA

THE SIGNS FOR YOU

Librans can knit a relationship out of any wool! In other words, you can make a match with any of the twelve signs, however, you will tend to be most attracted to your fellow Cardinals - Capricorn, Cancer, Aries and Libra.

Mr Capricorn loves your classiness while you admire his drive and strength, yet in the long run he can turn into a control-freak, appearing stingy, leaden and uncommunicative. Fortunately, you have just the skills to soften his heart and inspire his generosity. You also share a mutual desire to be top of the pile and to this end you are each other's greatest asset.

The Cancerian male, with his sensitivity, mystery and dependability, can make a wonderful partner. He can pull you into a relationship by the tide of his powerful feelings, and he can awaken you sexually. The trouble is he can also suffocate you with his neediness and moodiness. Your greatest problem is intimacy; your greatest strength - staying-power.

Mr Aries is your opposite number and the attraction is magnetic. He is dashing and daring, passionate and disarming: he makes all the decisions and you are in charge of carrying them out. And the sex is hot. You'll go places with this guy, both in terms of social success and life goals, but his thoughtlessness will drive you nuts. Never a dull moment, though.

Mr Libra is a perfect reflection of you - the good, the bad and the infuriating! He is as keen as you are to be as loved and liked, and therefore equally as giving and ready to talk about issues. If the chemistry is there, it's wonderful but if not, you'll end up as brother and sister. Your biggest problem is making decisions. Your greatest strength lies in sharing everything.

Sagittarius and Leo are two other signs who inspire your best - and vice versa. Both these individuals bring sunshine and passion into your existence.

YOUR ROMANTIC FUTURE

During the past two years, Saturn's passage through Libra has made love a serious business. This planet brings responsibilities, which may include the arrival of children and care for elderly family members or shortages and disappointments. On the plus side, you can put a long-term relationship on a permanent basis or find a life-partner. You may also be attracted to people older than yourself. These trends continue until October 2012, although they are offset by Uranus who is bringing excitement and liberation into your life - who said Libra can't make impulsive and controversial decisions! Mid-February marks an ending and a beginning, and mid-April, late September and early November are points at which your love life shifts gear, whether someone new knocks your socks off or unexpected events alter the course of a relationship.

SCORPIO

THE SIGNS FOR YOU

You like what you know, and as far as astrological attraction and compatibility go, that means your co-signs of the Fixed group: Aquarius, Leo, Taurus and Scorpio.

Mr. Aquarius radiates charisma and cool. He'll show you the power of the mind and you'll reveal the pleasure of touch and the importance of feeling. He is turned off by heavy emotional scenes though, and he requires a lot of space. Your biggest problem is control and possessiveness. Your greatest strength is that once you made your vows, you'll stick to them.

Mr Leo matches you in passion and commitment. In the bedroom, everything is as hot as Hades but out of it, you tend to run into one road-block after another. Neither of you gives in and both of you expect to be obeyed. Mm... Your biggest problem are those destructive Mexican stand-offs. Your greatest strength lies in the compelling hold you have over each other.

The Taurus man is your natural Other - equally as sensual, just as possessive but a lot more emotionally stable. This can be a love story with a truly happy ending. He has the power and the patience to handle your complex emotional make-up, and he's a lover who satisfies you. Like you though, he is resistant to change and strong-willed. Definitely a contender.

Mr Scorpio is a soul-mate and an evil twin! When you're in love, there's no couple more united but when you're at war someone is going to get hurt. You're in tune sexually, and you are both capable of intense demonstrations of feeling. Your biggest problem is bringing out the worst in each other. Your greatest strength is in knowing you are stronger together than apart.

Capricorn and Virgo are two other signs highly compatible with yours - these earth men ground you, sustain and contain you. They provide contrast and comfort.

YOUR ROMANTIC FUTURE

Until early June, Jupiter's transit of the relationship zone should set the stage for some fabulous developments. You are discovering how good certain people are for you and the time is right for finding your Other and/or marrying. Most Scorpios have had had their hearts bruised in the past but you cannot let the bad old days influence the now. Give love a chance. March, particularly the week of the 12th is perfect for tying the knot. The total solar eclipse of 13 November, 2012 is a potential life-changer too, and certainly a relationship-decider, whether this presages a wedding or the end of the affair. Also, Saturn, the bringer of responsibility enters your sign on 5 October for a two and a half-year stay, so make the most of the lighter side of love and life before that time.

SAGITTARIUS

THE SIGNS FOR YOU

The other Mutable signs top your list of the men most likely to love and adore you - Pisces, Virgo, Gemini and another Sagittarian.

Mr Pisces is fascination in a bottle: he is the most endearing chap - romantic and idiosyncratic, he keeps you enthralled. In the long run, however, his chronic undependability and his victim mentality can bring the relationship to its knees. Your biggest problem is living in the real world. Your greatest strength lies in believing in and sharing your dreams.

Mr Virgo is irresistible. You love this man's mind, his reserve and his pragmatism, and you are the risk-taker and rule-breaker he'd love to be. In fact you are everything he is not. He is not impressed by your dramas, which initially stabilizes the relationship but can ultimately stall it. Learn to transmute bickering into love-making, and that bumpy road will smooth out.

The Gemini man is your opposite number: He knows about everything and he's very sociable and adaptable. He'll be the navigator on your travels, in fact he'll play that role throughout your relationship. You both suffer from the commitment-jitters but there is just enough sexual tension and mutual admiration to get the relationship off the ground and legitimized.

Mr Sagittarius - you either love him or hate him: he is, after all, another version of you. You'll have your spats and those times when you'll want to be at the opposite end of the world from each other but basically you're a team. Sex? Well, it's a connection. Your biggest problem is staying on top of your responsibilities. Your greatest strength lies in sharing the joy.

Aquarius and Libra are two other serious contenders in the love stakes - easy-going, fair and non-judgemental. Other people may envy you as a couple.

YOUR ROMANTIC FUTURE

Events on or near the eclipses of 25 November and 10 December, 2011 are likely to play a big part in your love story, if not a lot more besides. You are at the end of a relationship cycle and in transition. And times of transition are delicate. It may be tempting to run off with someone who has captured your heart; you could feel like ending a relationship or there could be changes elsewhere in your life that are causing emotional turmoil. Whatever the scenario, do your best not to do anything in a hurry. On 11 June next year Jupiter will enter the relationship zone for a year-long stay, during which time you can expect great improvements. These improvements will range from new romantic interests to nuptials and better times for long-term unions. So, it may be a case of biding your time for now.

CAPRICORN

THE SIGNS FOR YOU

You like what you know, what you are familiar with, which in this instance means having a relationship with another Cardinal sign - Aries, Libra, and Cancer and Capricorn.

Mr Libra has impeccable taste. He is an achiever and a provider but he's not a nurturer. In fact he can be rather narcissistic. You should have no complaints about the sex, although he's not always spontaneous being something of a clean-freak. Your biggest problem is your different tastes. Your greatest strength lies in not airing your dirty washing in public.

Mr Aries is daring, dashing, boyish and in need of your sense and sensibleness. However, this is one of the great love affairs, and does not translate so well into marriage. He is far too impulsive and careless for you, although the attraction is terrific. Your biggest problems are arguments over money. Your greatest strength is using your mistakes as stepping stones.

Mr Cancer is your opposite number so there is as much to unite you as there is to repel you. But mostly, you are highly compatible. He is as devoted as you to tradition and the family but he is more nurturing and fussy. He may end up being a house-husband while you bring home the bacon! Sex will be a natural and enjoyable part of your relationship. A win-win situation.

The Capricorn man is a good match. He is everything you are but with knobs on! You see your rich qualities in each other yet also discover your weak spots, so this is a relationship of self-discovery. Sometimes, perhaps because of your mutual reluctance to express your hurt and disappointment, you can end up feeling isolated and unloved. Fight it: you're a winning team.

Scorpio and Pisces are two other signs with whom you can find happiness, stability - and passion.

YOUR ROMANTIC FUTURE

The periods of 24 November, 2011 - 19 January, 2012 and August 2012 put relationships of all kinds in the spotlight. If you're single, the potential for meeting new partners is high, and if there are issues in a relationship to be faced and decisions to be made, these are the times during which to expect them. Pluto and Uranus are the big game-changers for the late December birthdays; those born in mid-January are under Saturn's influence. While the former predisposes you to sudden intense infatuations and brings relationships to make-or-break point, the latter tends to throw a blanket over the good times making you work extra hard at being together. Try not to prejudge a person or a relationship: we are living through times in which a lot of karma is being worked out...

AQUARIUS

THE SIGNS FOR YOU

You have a natural affinity with and a serious degree of attraction to your fellow Fixed signs - Taurus, Scorpio, Leo and Aquarius.

Mr Scorpio has something of the night about him - night, not knight! He is temptation and trouble. If this relationship works, it'll be a lasting joy but if tensions and jealousies develop, you need to put yourself out of your misery by leaving as soon as possible. Your biggest problem is those destructive icy silences. Your greatest strength is your shared passion for life.

The Taurus man is true, dependable and always there. These qualities sound good on paper but his need to control and his love of routine can make you feel frustrated and trapped. He is also very touchy-feely and requires plenty of sex. Your biggest problem is not sharing the same priorities. Your greatest strength lies in making it work despite your differences.

Mr Leo is your opposite sign, and like all opposites there is both attraction and repulsion. This man has style and warmth. He won't be told what to do but together you make an unbeatable team. You also make beautiful music in the bedroom. Your biggest problem is saying you're sorry. Your greatest strength lies in being utterly honest with each other.

The Aquarius male is a loyal and affectionate mate: you look at life through the same lens, although you could do with looking more into each other's heart. You can talk until the cows come home and you like to make plans and lists. However, passion may be missing, or it may decline pretty early on in the relationship. Still, there is much to recommend this twosome.

Aries and Sagittarius are two signs with whom you get along famously - wonderful friends, enduring travellers on life's path and very warm and loving.

YOUR ROMANTIC FUTURE

You have Venus with you for Christmas and New Year so your sign is going to top the poll for proposals, weddings and romantic developments at this time. Indeed, you have many planets supporting your quest for love and happiness, and the next couple of years should see you more secure and stable than you have been for a while. This doesn't mean there won't be any Aquarian upsets in love-land but you do have the right ammunition with which to deal with them, and the chances are you're going emerge better off in the long run. From June onwards, generous Jupiter will be adding to your personal happiness and while for some this means new babies or new loves, for most it will manifest as releasing your inner-child, learning to play and discovering that with joy in your heart problems diminish.

PISCES

THE SIGNS FOR YOU

You are not the type to be limited to only a handful of signs but as a general rule of thumb you will be drawn to signs that belong to the Mutable family - Sagittarius, Gemini, Virgo and Pisces.

Mr Sagittarius really floats your boat. This man has all the confidence, warmth and spirit of adventure that you crave. He is very commitment shy, though, so getting to the altar can prove lengthy and circuitous. Also, once you're together he may totally blow your fuses when it comes to security and fidelity, but at least you'll never be bored. He's a risk, but a worthwhile one.

The Gemini male is not comfortable in the watery world of feelings while you are not at home in the airy realm of logic. Yet you hold enormous fascination and sexual attraction for each other. Nonetheless getting together could take time. Your biggest problem is not feeling appreciated by each other. Your greatest strength is allowing each other simply to be.

Mr Virgo is your opposite number so he has some of your virtues and some of your vices. Virgo is a thinker and a planner but he needs your vision and wisdom to get those blue-prints off the drawing board. He listens to your dreams and analyses them. You make him forget his inhibitions and open his heart. This is a good match and one that can last a lifetime.

A Pisces man is either a dream come true or a total nightmare - it depends how well you accept your own shadow side. There will be times when you infuriate each other but before you can say soupe aux poissons you'll be in each other's arms and on the road to nirvana. Your biggest problem is getting lost in the moment. Your greatest strength is being each other's bliss.

Taurus and Capricorn are two other compatible signs. You'll feel safe and loved, and you'll have money in the bank.

YOUR ROMANTIC FUTURE

If you were born on or near 19 February or have planets in early Pisces, 2012 is the year of dreams for you. Neptune enters Pisces on 3 February, thereby beginning its long, long journey through your sign; when it makes contact with your planets it changes your perception and causes you to yearn for things of the heart and spirit. Maybe you can already sense someone important coming into your life or perhaps you are feeling disillusioned about a partner, in which case when Neptune's influence is strong (periods around 13 January, 19 February, 20 May, 24 August, 8 October and the second half of November, 2012) events confirm or deny your dreams. When you trust the feelings you have, you are strong; when you wobble, everything falls apart.