It's time to take the next step in your relationship life this month. The New Moon in Aquarius on February 2 falls in your 7th House of Partnership, which is a good way to put fresh life into an ongoing union or push you toward a new one. The key to making magic happen is to discard some of your old ideas about the kind of person you want to be with or what you need to be like to make love last.

In fact, Venus, the planet of amour, is forming a dynamic 90-degree square to unconventional Uranus that day that can provoke impulsive acts. It is appropriate to experiment as long as you temper it with a dash of caution. The attitude that makes love work until February 18 is to be friendly and open, rather than being overly dramatic and possessive.

On February 17 the Sun joins dreamy Neptune, opening the way to more romantic feelings. This transit, though, can also blur common sense and attract unrealistic individuals. The following day the Sun enters Neptune's home sign Pisces and your 8th House of Intimacy. The next 30 days could be critical in setting long-term patterns for creating or maintaining closeness in your life. It requires a willingness to be soft and share your vulnerability rather than falling into the habit of having to stay strong to support a weak or insecure partner.