Introduction

This Valentine's Day enchants us with someone's ethereal beauty, sexy sizzle and kind spirit. It's easy to fall in love this day, and it's easy to chase the wrong person - you'll know how you fared by suppertime. (Or if you're confused, by Tuesday.)

As for the whole year ahead, only your personal birth chart, with its destiny indicators, can reveal when true love will arrive. Most people meet true love prospects between one and four times in their life. So you might or might not encounter your life mate this year ahead, no matter what I write. This present love forecast can only show you the trends - when, where and with whom attraction is most likely. And the kind of love (sensual, flirtatious, practical, etc.) that life offers you in 2005/06. Who knows - this could be your destined year! If not, you can still taste love's promise - that is never denied.

Spring and summer promote marriage-oriented love, especially for Aries, Gemini, Leo, Sagittarius, Aquarius - and Libra. Autumn and winter (into February/06) stir the fires of physical passion, and favor Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, Pisces - and again, Libra.

Old flames lure many of us in March/April (marriage-oriented) July/August (romantic and stormy) and November (passionate inside with a breezy exterior). All spring, notes, emails and passing glances whisk through our love lives, like the sparks from a swirling fire.

Love is "dynamic" May and June - many couples who form now will later revel in feisty arguments. True romantic love arrives in July. But July and August are bad times to start co-habiting_wait until autumn.

Married or single, love will thrive if you travel afar, join a school, write a book or open a website, or otherwise pursue a big, happy project - make it a mutual one!

But don't slide into a relationship for any reason but love - and don't pursue someone who constantly slips just beyond your grasp. (Retreat - and don't deal again with this person.) If you're married, your intuition is more reliable than your mate's concerning important matters.

An unusual planetary phenomenon imbues you with sizzling sexual magnetism from August right into next February. This could bring major romance. Be very ethical during these "hot" seven months - avoid extramarital temptations. Contain your temper; be assertive but gentle.

Some of you will react to this heightened emotional intensity by trying to bury yourself in your work. Don't do that after October, when a new 12-month influence of lucky relationships combines with your huge winter romantic luck. Life will bring you someone deeply sensual, cheerful, equal to you, and ready for a committed relationship - yes, you might wed. If you're married, your mate grows lucky, optimistic and wants to travel. Happiness looms!

Your sexual magnetism burns brightly in February/March, and again November through next February. Both these periods could tempt you powerfully toward an extra-marital affair. This relationship could take a big bite out of your reputation - and heart. Be honest!

Summer ends your deep privacy. Suddenly guests and invitations rush in. A July temper tantrum blows away two years of gloomy thoughts - you'll be permanently more cheerful here on out! This heightened social trend will increase your contacts with prestigious and sensually magnetic people until February 2006.

February/March trigger exciting meetings - love or anger are right on the surface! (March is better - you could meet someone with a heart as gentle as a summer breeze.)

Keep it light, Leo. Don't fantasize a friendly romance into the love of the century, or you could be sulking with disappointment August onward. If you're already in a serious relationship, 2005 brings wedding discussions. But marry before August, or wait until after February 2006. Marriage is deeply entwined with mystery, sexual urges, and deep lifestyle changes through 2010 - and could hold some surprises.

February brings a kind, bright-eyed, but strong person. An old flame could return in March/April, July/August, or November/December. That March/April flame was once a serious love - could it be again?

Springtime boosts your romantic courage. Exciting meetings seem almost destined. Someone nervous, cheerful, elusive and sentimental figures prominently. March/April could bring a deeply sensual old flame - he/she's meant to change your life, not marry you. In May you careen between mellow, gentle feelings and hot, almost argumentative attraction. Marriage could follow!

You're willing to spend on love this year, but don't "buy love." If you're married, pay to increase the comforts of home or to aid your mate's career.

February/March bring sweet romantic feelings toward someone, but both months stir up home tensions. If you're married, behave! An old flame or former mate could appear in March/April. If this relationship was good once, it could be even better this time. But you both need to solve one big problem (money? different cities? other spouses?).

June brings affectionate marriage plans, or a talkative, gentle admirer.

A few romantic moments pique your interest in February and March, but they're soon replaced by April's work and home demands. In May, someone tweaks your sentimental sensors; romance could catch fire! June's sexy. But overall, you remain in a contemplative mood.

Everything changes August onward. You're about to meet someone who will either fascinate or frustrate you (or both) right into February of 2006. Suddenly, life becomes an adventure! If you're married, your mate grows cheerfully argumentative. If you're single, sparks fly! Be gentle.

March/April's old flame might cool by May, or drive you to change partners. Don't start living with anyone May through June 12. June and July bring two exciting meetings, and a chance for deep gratification. Romance could quickly turn into "living arrangements."

Someone has his or her eye on you from July into early September. Lovers discuss marriage. This summer features another old flame, perhaps returning from afar. Schools, churches, libraries, law offices and travel hubs promote romantic meetings. From August through February, you could become involved with someone in your career field.

The spring is fine but mild in love. Your sexual magnetism simmers in February/March. May brings romantic feelings.

July sounds a new, brave, clear note: You start to exit relationships that haven't grown. You're ready for a change. For two years, you'll veer into deeper, fruitful links. If married, you might become pregnant. If you're single, sexual drives will motivate you.

You'll attract someone in February with your gentle, sweet mood. April gives you the courage to chase someone who talks and moves quickly. (This relationship might end later this year, though.) In late May/June romance charges ahead like a race car.

If you do fall in love, don't start living together between July 27, 2005 and February 19, 2006. If you're married, channel extra energies during this period into home-based projects, renovations, etc. This doesn't sound romantic, but it could prevent some serious arguments!

You're very social in March. Your magnetism rises in May. July is passionate and sensual. August through February (2006) brings an unusual amount of travel, visits and conversations. September excites you and another! A social function could bring love of a very sexy kind from November through February.