Pisces Monthly Love Horoscope

This month makes for one thrilling steamy-windows week, with love planet Mars blazing through Libra and your eighth house of intimacy, sensuality and erotic escapades. Couples should grab the emotional scuba gear and plan a deep dive into possibly uncharted waters. You can clear up a misunderstanding, get something off your chest or talk about next steps. 

But be open and direct rather than passive-aggressive or “baiting.” If this has serious potential, you want to treat it with the respect it deserves. Single? Whether you’re looking for a part-time playmate or a soul mate, be clear in your intentions and diligent in your efforts. A special person could surface during this cycle.

Just one caveat, but it’s a biggie: With this planet of desire in this emotionally intense sector, stay on guard for jealousy, possessiveness, obsessional behavior and tunnel vision. These traits won’t disappear until after Mars leaves this laser-focused zone on October 12. An upside to the red planet’s biennial visit: It can lend the courage to face whatever’s going on under the hood and do the transformational work to dig deeper. A therapist (solo or couple’s) could be helpful.

All that said, you’ve got MUCH smoother sailing ahead this month than you’ve had all summer. Since July 22, Venus has been retrograde (backward) in Leo, making you fussy, anxious or critical. Your perfectionistic side may have flared. Venus turns retrograde for six weeks every 18 months, disrupting the harmony of your closest ties. Even the most stable couples can hit a bumpy patch.

Once Venus turns direct (forward) in Leo on September 3, you can focus on the nuts and bolts of your life. Solo and coupled Pisces may find that healthy pursuits are the key to happiness and contentment, so take advantage of Venus here until October 8 by getting fit in every sense. Institute a weekly yoga night with your sweetheart. Check out a social pursuit related to fitness, where you can meet interesting and available people while being active!