Taurus Monthly Love Horoscope

Hunker down for the first week of July, and savor the simple moments—with a side of sweet affection! While Mars spends the whole month in Gemini and your stabilizing, sensual second house, romantic Venus lingers in Leo and your sentimental fourth house until July 9. This Venus transit has been supplying a heightened sense of romance and nostalgia since mid-June. Reconnect with loved ones and maybe introduce a special someone to yours.

Starting July 9 you could be torn between competing desires for security and spontaneity. Vixen Venus shifts into Virgo and your passionate, playful fifth house until August 6, making you crave flirtatious encounters and decadent dates. Peel off the faded gym shorts and flip flops: Venus in this glamorous zone wants you to spruce up and serve a few head-turning summer looks. You might splurge on a couple of statement pieces or high-end staples, especially since sexy Mars is in Gemini and your sophisticated second house until August 11, sharpening your edges even more. 

Because Mars can be impatient and a little pushy, you may press for a guarantee or seek to know where a certain relationship is going. Ask yourself: Is this because you’re dragging your feet on a commitment? Or is it just because you’re anxious sitting in the unknown? There’s a chance you’ll be on the receiving end of somebody’s ultimatums, which you won’t take to kindly.

When Venus and Mars lock into an embattled square on July 29, disagreements could get heated. And with Mercury retrograde already muddling your communication, there’s even more risk that you’ll be splitting hairs over issues. Do your best to find a middle path. If you’ve gotten hung up on the practical details, break the tension by doing something fun. A good laugh or an endorphin rush could put your problems in perspective. And if things have been nonstop drama, call a timeout and get yourself grounded again. When you feel centered, you’re less likely to be thrown off by another person’s off-kilter orbit.