2006 Love Predictions

With spring right around the corner, the cosmic influences look good for many zodiac signs for romance. Others may not fare quite as well. But not to worry, Cupid has a plan for each and every one of us! Here’s my spring love forecast for 2006

Aries • It’s now or never for many Aries when it comes to a current relationship. You’ll either be taking a giant leap of faith forward, ready to make a commitment or discover the one you’re with is not Mr. or Mrs. Right. Either way, there will be some challenges to overcome in love. Like a long distance relationship perhaps? Or maybe your beloved is still in the process of ending another relationship or healing from one. Regardless of the issue, from June 2nd and into the summer, your focus is on romance and pleasure. So enjoy this time to meet a new amour or make magic with your long time love.

Taurus • You’re in the best year in over a decade for love and commitment. The eclipse around mid March could bring in a new love or help create a deeper bond with someone you are already dating. After July 4th, you could decide to get married or take a step closer to becoming a couple. If you are already attached, you and your partner will feel as if you are working on the same page. You’ll fall in love all over again and probably appreciate one another more than ever. If you are thinking of ending a long term relationship, think again. You have the opportunity to re-ignite some passion. If a relationship is truly over and you are adamant about moving on, you will find a new love before the year is over.

Gemini • The full moon on April 13th falls in the fifth house of Gemini’s solar chart, which could easily usher in a new romance or even a casual fling. Whatever, the case, single Twins needs to be “out and about” this spring, if they want to meet someone new. I always say, you’re not going to meet anyone sitting home, except the pizza delivery guy! This is not necessarily a year for a Gemini to walk the down aisle although many will. Spring 2006 is more apt to be a time to allow love to blossom and grow. It’s a period to have fun, date around, meet new people and enjoy a spring romance. However, whoever you meet this year could lead to a deeper, more meaningful relationship if you are still an item by the end of 2006. 2007 is your best year in over a decade to get married or create a deeper bond with someone. If married, this spring, you can put the “fun” back into your relationship and enjoy more romantic times than you’ve experienced in a long while.

Cancer • The month of April is sweet with a Venus/Mars/Jupiter trine, all in water signs starting April 15th. You’re likely to attract emotional, sensitive types, who are ready to fall head over heels in love. With abundant Jupiter in your solar fifth house all year, it’ll be easy to meet new love interests. While Jupiter is retrograde March-July, it is quite possible that someone from your past could waltz back into your life and beg for another chance with you. The full moon on May 13 (in Scorpio) could also bring in a relationship. Look for a Taurus or Scorpio around that time to steal your heart. If you’re married or already in a committed union, July is a nice month to spend more time with your honey, creating lasting memories. Plan a long distance trip before the 4th or the very last weekend of July (when Mercury is direct then). Whether you are single or spoken for, there will be lots of “attractions” now. If you are married, you may enjoy the extra attention but be careful of getting involved in an illicit affair.

Leo • Because of Saturn’s heavy influence in your life until September 2007, many of your relationships will be tested or challenged to see if they can stand the test of time. If you’re a single Leo, you could easily be introduced to a new love interest through a family member. If you are in a casual dating relationship, you may decide it is time to move in together and play house. It would be best to make a deeper commitment a year down the road rather than rushing into marriage before the fall of 2007. You are undergoing major changes in your life; your thinking process; your likes and dislikes. Therefore what you need and expect out of a loving relationship will likely change. Many of you will end an important relationship this spring and possibly this year. Regardless of what direction your life takes, understand that you are getting rid of what you don’t need in your life and keeping and expanding the relationships that you truly need.

Virgo • Expect the unexpected is still the motto for all of your relationships this spring. I feel like a broken record because I have said this before but because Uranus is such a slow moving planet and he is the culprit here, you will still be experiencing crazy relationships, ups and downs and lots of surprises. For some early degree Virgos, those born in August, you may have already gotten a divorce, ended a bad relationship or met someone absolutely amazing and are in the process of making future plans. For those of you Virgos born in September, you will be making necessary changes this year and for several, in fact. You see, Uranus is the planet of change. If there is something that needs to change in your love life, Uranus will make sure you take care of it. If you don’t improve the quality of your life or your relationships, by engaging in a new relationship or perhaps even a necessary ending, Uranus’ energy will cause something to happen to push you off the fence. If you are single now, expect to meet someone this spring. If married, you must seek new ways to increase the happiness in your partnership. The eclipse in mid March will offer insight as to what you are supposed to be doing in regard to love.

Libra • Springtime is typically a great time of the year for your love life, because a majority of the planets are in your 7th solar house. It is a fine time to meet someone new or move forward in the name of love. The big news for Libra is the eclipse on March 31 and how it will make a major impact in your love life. If single, you should put yourself “out there” to meet others. You could fall madly in love. If attached, there may be problems or concerns that need to be addressed with your partner and many of these concerns may have something to do with the issues you were dealing with last fall, especially in October and November. You may experience some stressful situations with a partner due to his/her job and career issues. This period lasts past the spring and into 2007 but overall, you should be able to work though any frustrations. If you feel it is time to end a relationship, the eclipse will give you clues as to what and who you’ll be dealing with.

Scorpio • With Jupiter kissing your sun sign until late November, this is the perfect spring to fall hopelessly in love. If you’re a single Scorpio this spring is a fine time to meet the man or woman of your dreams, especially in late April and most of May. The new moon in Taurus on April 27th ushers in a chance meeting. Around that time, any relationship you are involved in takes on a new meaning and you will understand the direction it is headed in by the full moon on May 13th. With lucky aspects all year long, you shouldn’t have a problem drawing great people to you. It’s a wonderful year to get married, settle down, start a family and yes, fall in love! If you are married, you will also find a new way to rekindle the romance. If you are one of the few Scorpios who are considering a spilt, like Nick Lachey (Jessica Simpson’s husband), you will be fine and have no problem meeting someone new.

Sagittarius • From mid February through early April, the emphasis will be on romance and moving forward in love. If single, it will be easy to meet someone during this time. In fact, you may have more than one love interest to choose from. You will find it’s easy to fall in love and the focus will be on relationships. If you have thought about ending a long term relationship, this is also the time you may take action and do so. There is likely to be another person whom you find attractive too. In other words, you will have options to consider. You will certainly not be alone unless you choose to be. For married Archers, battles could get heated or you will find lots of energy going into helping your mate with some issue they have; family, job, etc. The new moon on the 26th of May is a great time for single and attached Sagittarius to enjoy finding and being in love.

Capricorn • You’ve been through a lot these past several years in regard to relationships so it’s about time that you got a break. This year life will be easier and love will be stronger. The lessons you have learned in relationships will be with you for years to come. Many of you have gotten divorced, separated and ended relationships, Others have fought to keep love alive. This year, you actually get rewarded for all of your hard work and patience. Love will be no stranger this spring especially between April and early June. Late June and early July are good times too but expect the spring to be the most meaningful for you in regard to affairs of the heart. It’ll be easy for you to fall in love with a friend or meet someone special when you are out at parties and in social situations. Let everyone know you are in the market and looking for Mr. or Mrs. Right. Attached Cappys will find their loved ones in sync with their ideas this spring and ready to move forward with plans for a happy future. However, some of the later degree Cappys, those born in mid January, may find they are still struggling with a commitment. It should be over soon and you’ll be able to move out and on by late spring and early summer.

Aquarius • It’s “make it or break it” time in your most serious relationships this spring. With the planet Saturn, the lord of karma, opposing your sign until September 2007, most relationships will be tested and challenged in some way or another. The strong ones will weather the storm and become more rock solid than ever. The weak ones, those that are supposed to end, will do just that. Married Water Bearers are reassessing their commitments, deciding if they are worth saving. Single Aquarius will be drawing new love to them but this new love is likely to require a lot of responsibility on their part. Any Aquarius relationship will be tested. The Water Bearer’s big lesson for 2006 and 2007 is love. So hang on tight. Agree to disagree and don’t make any hasty decisions you may regret later. This too shall pass and you will be a better person because of the some the challenges you have had to face.

Pisces • The big aspect for you this spring, regarding love, is the eclipse that falls in the 7th house of your solar chart; your relationship and partnership house. This will be an especially interesting spring, especially around mid March. Eclipses tend to bring changes for us. They create a needed change in our lives. For Pisces this year, that change will be in the area of love and romance. For some Pisces, the eclipse will take a relationship away, to make room for a new one. There could be a much needed break-up as well and even a “make up.” Either way, the writing will be on the wall a few weeks prior to the actual eclipse hitting. So be aware of what’s going on in your life, who’s coming in and what’s happening because these scenarios will offer a tell tale sign of what the eclipse wants to bring you. You can usually not predict what will happen on an eclipse. They are like wild cards but know something will. This energy could very subtle or very strong. Needless to say, this will be a very exciting spring for many Fish.

Maria Shaw relationship astrologer, has offices in New Orleans’ historic French Quarter, Detroit and a base in Fort Lauderdale. She is the author of Heart and Soul, a karmic love and compatibility guide. Her latest book is The Enchanted Soul. She leads workshops and lectures across the country. Visit her website at www.MariaShaw.com. She can be reached at (810) 631-6887.