Before the Stroke of Midnight

The first part of February could bring you a banquet of love when playful feelings, flirtations and friendly encounters make it easy for you to enjoy yourself without being bound to old commitments. Your amorous ruling planet Venus lights up your 5th House of Romance until February 11, putting you in a brilliant spotlight that makes even your most ordinary behavior seem sparkling and remarkable. You can help the process of sharing your feelings and getting attention by making some stylistic changes, perhaps experimenting with your look, attitude or approach to others. But don't dawdle when it comes to spicing up your personal life -- your gilded coach can turn into a pumpkin after February 18.

On February 18 the creative Sun passes out of your 5th house where it's been adding brightness to your personality. If you're going to make a move to connect with someone or want to get noticed in a public place, this is the time to do it. Your confidence can be high without appearing arrogant or self-conscious. Just relax and have fun and avoid being committed to the outcome.

February 7, give or take a day, can be a particularly romantic time as Venus joins spiritual Neptune to open your heart and mind to a dreamlike state of delight. This can do wonders for a current relationship, especially if forgiveness is needed to get over an old wound. But it also inspires you by showing the world in its best possible light. Falling in love is easy now, although projecting fantasies on someone could lead to disappointment if you're totally unrealistic about your expectations.