Aries Monthly Love Horoscope

Turn up the heat in the first week of July, Aries! The love planets, Mars and Venus, are in sync as Mars spends the whole month in Gemini and your social sector while Venus completes its passionate sashay through Leo and your fun-loving, expressive fifth house on July 9. No need to rush into anything serious or limit your options—especially since Mercury’s retrograde until the 23rd. Flirty banter and no-strings encounters will be much more your speed. For coupled Rams, this first week is a great time to socialize as a duo and lighten up.

Then on July 9, the love planet reports for duty in Virgo and your analytical sixth house. Hashing out the details can be productive, even pleasurable, while harmonizer Venus visits Virgo until August 6. After the romp through Leo and your flamboyant fifth house, you’re ready to restore some balance—and simplicity—to your love life. If you had a few too many hedonistic solstice moments, get grounded again.

Couples might embark on summer fitness and clean-eating missions, enjoying the sweet shared experience of trying plant-based recipes or taking a camping trip. Single Aries could also meet someone through healthy pursuits or volunteer work. The sixth house rules pets, so leash up your critter and let them play four-legged wingperson. You never know who else is hanging out at the dog park!

Meanwhile, your ruling planet, Mars, is in Gemini, activating your third house of communication and kindred spirits until August 11. Work on spicing up your social life, both independently and with a special wingperson (could be that aforementioned pet). Communication will be highlighted, and while you might be a bit more argumentative under combative Mars’ influence, you’ll also enjoy some sexy, witty banter in person and on text!

Need to have a talk about an issue you’ve been avoiding? Ready or not, the July 29 Venus-Mars square could force you to address something that’s been bugging you. Just be careful because this day could bring a serious know-it-all streak or make you overly critical of the other person’s flaws. (Mirror, mirror?)