Your desire for freedom and adventure in matters of the heart could be fulfilled this month. The irony is that you'll need to be disciplined, realistic and responsible to make that happen. Venus, the planet of love, is in orderly Capricorn and your 2nd House of Self-worth. Living with integrity and investing in yourself provides the safety net that makes it possible to take a current relationship in new directions or to connect with an interesting individual.

On February 2 the Sun and Moon join in independent Aquarius, the primary source of innovation and exploration that's available to you now. With loving Venus forming a stressful 90-degree square with unconventional Uranus the same day it's understandable if you're feeling restless. A sudden urge to break with a partner or to plunge into a love affair with a person who is not your usual type can be exciting but is also risky.

On February 6 Venus aligns in a complicated 90-degree square with your expansive ruling planet Jupiter. The upsides include a sense of adventure, willingness to take risks and broadening your understanding of relationships. Yet it's also possible to be overly generous in your estimation of someone else or overly optimistic about yourself. If you oversell, Venus' tense connections with penetrating Pluto on February 9 and stern Saturn on February 18 are likely to bring you back down to earth.