Love Horoscope 2023

When it comes to love, there are usually two planets we want to pay close attention to Venus, for our personal experience of love, and Neptune, for global romantic matters. Venus probably comes to no surprise since traditionally, she is known as the Goddess of Love. But, Neptune, on the other hand, becomes vital for love matters because it's closely linked to fantasy, and more specifically, the rose-tinted shades that we often wear when we're starting a new relationship.

Neptune in 2023 will spend most of their time with Saturn, who enters Pisces on the 7th of March. These two planets will get to spend a lot of time together for the next 6 years, so this is definitely an energy that we'll have plenty of time to get used to.

The central theme to explore when Saturn and Neptune are together is turning fantasy into something more concrete. This can be quite the task considering that these planets are entirely at odds when we consider symbolism. If it were up to Neptune, we'd always stay at the early lovey-dovey phase of relationships. Though Saturn is the planet of marriage. It's about making a commitment and learning how to compromise.

When considering this groundbreaking transit, one thing that comes to mind is how the dating scene has been dominated by matchmaking apps. Apps like these are the perfect grounds for Neptune to do its job. More often than not, we find pictures doused in filters and words that might be lacking in honesty. With Saturn coming into view, though, these platforms might see a decrease in popularity in the years going forward.

With that said, the singles will be tasked to take a trip back to the past, to a time without filters and eggplant emojis. And while that's not to say that dating apps will go out of fashion completely, it may simply mean that finding anything worthwhile will be increasingly challenging.

Even if it seems impossible for you to find someone organically, remember that Neptune is all about drama and fantasy. If you're willing to let it do its work, you might just find yourself in scenarios that you previously thought only existed in movies. Yet, if Neptune delivers the chic flic vibes, Saturn will also be there to ensure both parties are actually putting in the work to sustain the romance for a long while.

Speaking of sustaining romance, this transit can also be suitable for those who are already in a serious relationship. These energies can be just what you need to take the wedding out of the dream board and bring it to life.

While Neptune and Saturn are promising to give us a general picture of the grand scheme of things, Venus is the one that speaks of the mundane pace. She can be a great indicator of when it's the right time to go on dates, propose, or even get married.

Though it might seem like a long wait, the best time to do any of these things will be later in November when Venus is in Libra, one of the signs that she rules. Libra also has a general focus on relationships and coming together with a common goal. She stays there from the 8th of November to the 4th of November. The best day in that time is the 15th of November when she trines Jupiter, the planet of good luck, bringing brightness and abundance to relationships all around. Save that date on your calendar, so you don't forget it.

A time you might want to avoid, though, is from the 22nd of July to the 4th of September when Venus goes retrograde in Leo.

This transit is here to help us address matters of the ego in our relationships. These will be big lessons on compromise and a great reminder that there can't be only one person benefiting from a relationship. Starting relationships at that time might be a little tricky as both parties fight to assert their wants and needs while failing to see the other's. While this is not the end of the world, those who are already in committed relationships should get ready to have some crucial conversations around that time.

Good luck finding or nurturing love this year!