You’re usually so concerned about making others happy or winning their approval that your own needs get pushed out into the background. Well, since your loving ruling planet Venus turned retrograde on October 8 you’ve been digging through your feelings and getting in touch with unmet desires.

Venus’ backward cycle, which ends on November 18, is bound to stir up memories, some good and some less than ideal. While we’re not encouraging irresponsible behavior, it’s certainly appropriate to let go of what others think of you to feel what it is that you hunger for. Connecting with these core desires is a powerful engine for motivating changes in your personal life. When this force is awakened you will be able to push away obstacles and become more capable of getting who and what you want.

Your love life could get a boost when Venus backs into your sociable sign on November 7 for an encore visit lasting until November 29. This can be very helpful for putting fairness back into a partnership that has fallen out of balance. It’s also good for remaking your image. This isn’t about radical permanent change but a shift in appearance and attitude that will refresh your look and inspire your personality.

The Sun’s entry into enthusiastic Sagittarius on November 22 is another boost as it lights up your 3rd House of Conversations and Nearby Places, making it easy to connect with people without going far from home. Just be cautious about believing big talkers who sound good at first but may be weak on follow up.