Your Monthly Love Horoscope for January 2022
Aries
It’s a new year and a new month, Aries, and you’re surrounded by the exhilarating combination of your ruler Mars in fiery Sagittarius to start things off with a bang! Everything moves pretty quickly with this transit, so there’s no time to think. When you’re running on adrenaline and reactions, your love life is really exciting!
Jan. 11 highlights a suspicious Mars-Neptune square that brings a lot of questions to mind. Whether you’ve been in a long-term partnership or are just getting to know someone, you have a lot of doubts about their true intentions now. Your dreams are revealing.
The sun leaves behind the excitement of Sagittarius as it moves into quirky Aquarius on the nineteenth, and, for the next month, you’ll be seeking more freedom than you have in a while. You like to be alone with your offbeat thoughts now, and the object of your affections (if you’re involved with someone) will have to try to understand your need for space.
The partnership between Mars and fiery Sagittarius ends when the red planet moves into earth sign Capricorn on Jan. 24, at which point you might physically feel the shift in energy. It’s not that you don’t still have the same sexual urges you had in the last month, but you’re able to focus on less pleasurable, more responsible things now.
Taurus
A new year, a fresh start, right? Unfortunately, with your beautiful ruler Venus retrograde in limiting Capricorn early this month, you might not be feeling all that romantically inspired. Just be patient, Taurus. Good things are ahead once you get through this rather glum phase.
There’s a new moon to look forward to on Jan. 2, and, even though this lunation is also accompanied by serious Capricorn, it helps you get to work on some important love goals. Did you set any New Year’s resolutions? Because if you did, it’s time to get to work on them. If not, think of where you’d like to be in a year, and write down your thoughts to begin manifesting something good in the future.
The fifth brings a Venus-Neptune sextile that helps an existing relationship move to the next level or brings someone new into your life. Believing in your romantic daydreams has a powerful effect now. If you can dream it, the universe will help you achieve it by using this helpful aspect as a tool.
Rebellious Uranus leaves its retrograde cycle while in your sign on Jan. 18, giving you some different options than you’ve had in the past few months. This can be a scary, somewhat nerve-wracking transit that challenges your beliefs, but what’s wrong with that? It wouldn’t hurt you to leave love’s comfort zone once in a while.
Gemini
You get one day of straight focus while your ruler Mercury spends time with driven Capricorn, but, by Jan. 2, all bets are off once Mercury is in airy Aquarius. Even if you think radically differently than your partner, lover, or crush, you aren’t afraid to express your opinion, nor should you be.
Communication with your loved ones becomes more difficult, when Mercury goes retrograde on the fourteenth, as does keeping things in the dating world uncomplicated and drama-free. If you text a lot or use dating apps, technology won’t be as reliable, so be prepared to communicate without it if necessary in the coming weeks.
There’s interesting energy coming from the Uranus-Taurus pairing when Uranus goes direct on the eighteenth that can be both confusing and a bit exciting. If you’ve been stuck in your usual romantic ways lately, this is your sign to change things up. This direct transit also has an undetermined effect on your finances, so talk with a partner before making large purchases, or check your bank or credit card balance before splurging on an extravagant date.
With Mercury retrograde exiting aloof Aquarius and reentering responsible Capricorn on Jan. 24, you follow through on what you say you’re going to do. This might shock a current or potential partner who is used to you being a bit more, um, flaky.
Cancer
The moon is your emotional ruler, but, when it’s new in serious-minded Capricorn on Jan. 2, you’re (mostly) able to keep your feelings subdued. You can rely on the earthiness of the Goat to keep your emotions at bay while you address romantic issues in a logical way, which is a pleasant change for you, Cancer.
Chatty Mercury goes retrograde while visiting eccentric Aquarius on the fourteenth, sending a lot of things you depend on—mainly technology—into a tailspin. If you rely on your phone to help run your love life, it might be tough going for the coming weeks. Luckily, the Water Bearer helps you think up unusual ways to solve some of your Mercury retrograde issues this time around.
There’s a full moon in your domestic sign on Jan. 17, so you’ll be craving the comfort and security of home. If you have a partner or family, spending time with them is your happy place now. If you’re single, you’ll be dreaming of potential partners who want the kind of home life you fantasize about.
A difficult sun-Uranus square on Jan. 30 can lead to outbursts of anger or another unexpected side of you showing up at inopportune times. There’s no reason to hide who you truly are, but don’t be surprised if you get a negative reaction to your uneven behavior.
Leo
Hopefully, you set some stellar goals for your love life, Leo, because, as the new year begins, you have the hardworking energy of your ruler sun in dedicated Capricorn to help you reach them. And if you didn’t, it isn’t too late. Get to work right away this month setting some plans in motion that will lead to romantic success in the near future.
There’s also a sun-Venus conjunction on the eighth that can boost your love life quite a bit, especially if you’re ready and willing to build on an existing relationship’s platonic history or base a new partnership on a solid friendship. There are good vibes surrounding this aspect, so no matter what your status, you should be able to take something positive away from it.
Jan. 10 brings a sun-Neptune sextile that shows what amazing things can happen during this aspect, so tap into your intuition to make sure you’re reading the signs from the universe correctly. Something to note now: being in love never includes being taken advantage of.
A sun-Mercury conjunction in serious Capricorn on the twenty-third can improve and/or speed up your thought processes, which can help you make accurate love-related decisions more quickly. However, there’s no reason to jump to conclusions when you have so many facts to rely on.
Virgo
Your thoughts are quite serious as your quick-thinking ruler Mercury is partnered with earth sign Capricorn on Jan. 1, but, by the second, Mercury is in free-thinking Aquarius, allowing your thoughts to drift into unknown territory. The more innovative and eccentric your solutions to your romantic problems, the easier they are to solve this week.
The first Mercury retrograde cycle of the year starts on the fourteenth, while Mercury is still paired with logical Aquarius. When things go wrong in your love life over the next couple weeks (and they will), you can rely on the Water Bearer’s eager sense of individuality and uniqueness to smooth things over.
The winter sun also drifts into the rebellious airspace of Aquarius on Jan. 19, and, for the next month or so, you’re in the mood to buck the system. Changing up your romantic moves from your usual routine doesn’t come easily, but the results are worth it!
Mercury is still retrograde as it backs into Capricorn again on the twenty-fourth, where your advanced logic and innate sense of responsibility can really work to your advantage, While other signs are panicking about the unsettled state of their love life, you remain calm—which is a very attractive quality in a partner, current or potential.
Libra
You get a serious start to the new year while your leader Venus spends time retrograde in responsible earth sign Capricorn early this month. A lot of things that you thought you let go of could come back around now, giving you a second chance to get important closure. Is your memory foggy? Don’t rush to make decisions if the facts aren’t clear.
The new moon is also in reserved Capricorn on Jan. 2, so, while you get the green light to move forward with a new relationship or the next stage of a current one, caution is still advised. There’s no reason to break the speed limit, Libra.
The first Mercury retrograde cycle of the year arrives on the fourteenth as Mercury is traveling with unique, tech-savvy Aquarius. This can actually work to your advantage if you’re able to keep an open mind. The more obstacles Mercury throws in your love life’s way, the more determined you are to overcome them in the most innovative way possible.
Romantic Venus goes direct while still accompanied by earthy Capricorn on Jan. 29, giving you the chance to dig in and solve some relationship problems before the month is up. Once you set a goal, you aren’t likely to give up, although light-hearted romantic moments might be paused until you get the serious stuff figured out.
Scorpio
The partnership between your feisty home planet Mars and fiery Sagittarius to start the new year gives your love life a nice boost. Because you’re willing to be more spontaneous during this fast-paced transit, you won’t miss out on as many romantic opportunities, as you do when your guard is way up.
There’s a favorable conjunction between the sun and your other co-ruler Pluto in Capricorn on Jan. 16 that can help you gain control of your emotions. Not that you let them become overly dramatic that often, but if an emotional situation has been getting the best of you, you can get to work and do some serious thinking to sort things out now.
Mars exits “live in the moment” Sagittarius for goal-oriented Capricorn on the twenty-fourth, slowing down the pace and encouraging you to get more serious about love. If you’re in a relationship, you’re able to be very level-headed and realistic about what you can accomplish together. If you’re single, you’re willing to do what it takes to find your soul mate.
There’s a Mercury-Pluto conjunction on the twenty-eighth that puts you in a psychologically analytical mood to end the month. You love to get inside people’s heads and try to figure out what’s going on in there.
Sagittarius
There’s a spiritual element to your love life as mind-expanding Jupiter, your ruler, visits psychic, ethereal Pisces this month. Connecting with a current or potential partner about religion, spirituality, or other cosmic forces brings you closer together in a way that sharing thoughts about other more mundane topics can’t.
There’s a new moon in conservative Capricorn on Jan. 2 that shows you how to go after what you want by coloring within the lines. It might be tempting to take a shortcut to love, but this lunation asks you to stay on the tried-and-true path. Certain rules and laws are there for a reason. Trying to go around them will only slow you down.
On the eleventh, there’s a Mars-Neptune square that can bring a lot of temptation your way. If you have a steady partner, being attracted to other people is natural. Just don’t act on it unless you’re ready to deal with the consequences. The same goes for single Sagittarians who are drawn to the wrong types of people now.
Aquarius becomes the independent host to the sun starting on Jan. 19, so be prepared to want to do your own thing. Whatever your status, you’re not interested in being tied down during this exploratory transit.
Capricorn
Ready to try new things? Maybe you aren’t the most experimental lover, but when your ruler Saturn spends time in innovative Aquarius this month, you’re open to expanding your romantic repertoire. The key is not to let your ego get involved, Capricorn. There’s nothing wrong with admitting that maybe you could learn a thing or two!
You have the first Mercury retrograde cycle of the year to deal with starting on Jan. 14, and, because Mercury is accompanied by tech guru Aquarius, this one might not be as bad as usual. Even if your phone and other tech gadgets you rely on to keep in touch with your current and/or potential partners are glitchy, this quick-witted combo helps you come up with alternate solutions to those types of dilemmas.
Intense Mars teams up with your hardworking sign on the twenty-fourth, so there’s very little you can’t accomplish once you decide on a plan. The only issue now might be getting everyone else on board with what you have in mind. Even though you’re more than capable of doing things on your own, when it comes to love, you need to work as part of a team.
Aquarius
Whether or not you’re in a relationship, you need to be free to do you, but as independent Uranus, your ruler, continues its retrograde journey with traditional Taurus early this month, you might run into more limitations than you’re used to. This transit can teach you patience, but, on the flip side, you find conventional relationships a bit too boring to hold your interest for long.
Big thinker Mercury leaves the conventions of Capricorn to partner with your inventive sign on Jan. 1, which can open up interesting new lines of communication. Finding a unique way of saying things is your specialty now, allowing you to make a great impression on a current partner or someone you’ve been trying hard to impress.
The eighteenth sees Uranus stationing direct, and for the next several months you will have to work harder to stand out from the crowd. Because you’ll be more resistant to change than usual, Aquarius, you’ll have to fight to overcome being grouped with the status quo.
You get a nice boost of quirkiness when the sun enters your innovative sign on Jan. 19, and its influence has a positive effect on your love life for the coming month. You really shine when you feel free to be totally yourself, and anyone who tries to dim your natural light is not your soul mate.
Pisces
Are you feeling those familiar gut instincts kick in, Pisces? Because as your intuitive leader Neptune continues to travel with your psychic sign, you’re highly in tune with the universe. If you’re looking for clarity about your love life, tap into your own subconscious via your dreams, visit a psychic, or get a tarot reading.
A sensual Venus-Neptune sextile arrives on Jan. 5, just in time to give you an unforgettable romantic experience. Keep in mind that you shouldn’t have to force the mood when you’re with the right person. You’re a totally unique individual, and with the influence of this imaginative aspect, you easily stand out from your romantic competitors now.
The tenth delivers an upbeat sun-Neptune sextile to your doorstep, wrapped up like a lovely gift. This gift brings out your compassionate, caring nature and makes you an accessible partner and lover. If you’ve been blocking someone on social media, give them another chance. You have a better understanding now of where they’re coming from.
The light from the Cancer full moon on Jan. 17 illuminates your sentimental side. It’s time to come to terms with what you’ve been feeling since the last new moon. When you can think about it without crying, you’ll know you’re on the way to healing.
