Although there are other influences in play, a potent lunar phase in your communication zone could have a way of amplifying feelings and bringing them into the open. The way you express them might be key to getting a positive response. Sticking with the facts can be crucial, as it may be easy to confuse and distort others’ words. If in doubt, investigate and research further.

A conversation could be totally riveting and might encourage you to want to see more of someone. A friendship that starts today may open your mind to ideas you’ve never considered, but that interest you greatly. When it comes to romance, you’ll need to be patient. If someone thinks you’re trying to rush things, they might be tempted to keep a distance.

With Venus turning retrograde in Aries, your thoughts may turn towards home, and whether it truly meets your current needs or requires a refresh. Whether you’re dreaming of a move, some reorganisation or just shifting the energy in your space, resist the urge to make big decisions just yet. Play with ideas and let inspiration flow but wait until Venus turns direct before committing.

Mars turning direct means it’s time to assert healthy boundaries while keeping your needs uppermost. Be kind, but don’t forget that you matter too. Want to learn new skills or elevate your social media game? Go for it! Venus retrograde brings revelations around family bonds. As you untangle old dynamics, you’ll uncover insights that could lead to positive, lasting change.

Your ruler Saturn has been pushing you to think carefully about your ideals and how you expressed them in the last couple of years. But as this has gone on, so you have become more aware of what you do want to stand firm on. With feisty Mars’ help, you may have gained more confidence, but equally learned that not everybody sees you, as you do. You can use your clarity and assertion to good affect when discussing financial strands on the back of the lunation of the 12th, but just know even if there are some tender or tentative discussions as the celestial curtain comes down on the month, some really positive discussions can lift you significantly, and perhaps too see a new mode of transport arrive home!