Imagination Trumps Reality

Relationships are complicated enough, but loving Venus' presence in quirky Aquarius and your 8th House of Intimacy through February 11 can really get your head spinning and confuse your heart. Yes, this is helpful for opening up your mind to discover alternative forms of expression to enrich your partnerships. But it's more than likely that you'll find that other people are colder than usual or strange and distant. If you're hungry for emotional security, this could feel like a starvation diet. But don't let your worries linger -- a helpful change is coming.

Venus shifts into your sister water sign Pisces on February 11, which may not settle all your intimacy issues but does signal that the deep freeze is over. You can start to reconnect with that warm and cuddly feeling you love so much, even if it's just in your imagination. With alluring Venus in the magical sign of Pisces, imagination is often better than reality. Dreams of a more fulfilling relationship can raise your hopes and inspire you to pursue partnership with renewed hope. Whether you're single and looking or in a less-than-ideal alliance, inspiration will come through movies and music, spirituality and nature to remind you that it is possible to connect body, mind and soul. Of course, this can raise hopes so high that reality may be unable to compete with your fantasies. Or, the need for romantic magic is so great that it blurs judgment and allows you to overlook serious flaws in a potential lover. Mixing common sense with high hopes will help you to pursue your dreams without losing sight of reality.