February starts off with the Sun in cool Aquarius, a sign that's very different than yours. The passion, quiet intensity and secrecy that are associated with your sign isn't as alluring as being friendly and open until February 18. That's when the Sun enters sensitive Pisces and your 5th House of Romance, which is more favorable to your amorous ambitions. Until then, down-to-earth directness, patience and planning are more likely to be rewarded.

Venus, the planet of love, enters responsible Capricorn and your 3rd House of Communication on February 3, setting you up for some serious conversations. Sure, you may be acutely aware of others' shortcomings as well as your own, but the point is to focus on what can be repaired instead of fixating on what's broken.

With the Sun still in your 4th House of Roots it's understandable if you're feeling less sociable than usual for the first half of the month. Yet when the Sun slides into sweet and spiritual Pisces on February 18 the door opens to a more relaxed way of expressing yourself. The 5th house is also playful, allowing a more innocent and imaginative approach to matters of the heart. Being less calculating and more open about your dreams can feel vulnerable but it's also a way to restore the magic of hope and imagination to your personal life.