Welcome to 2023,Aries.
Speaking of Mars, the warrior of the Gods, and your ruling planet (fitting, right?
), it’s still retrograde when the year begins.
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Fear not; the fiery planet goes direct onThursday, January 12.
But use the first bit of 2023 to rest.
you might get to thekinky sexwhen Mars goes direct.
Your season begins onMonday, March 20, Aries, and runs throughThursday, April 20.
No, that has nothing to do with the day being 4/20.
Whilefull moonsaren’t as associated with sudden change as eclipses are, the same holds true for these lunations.
But this is only the broad strokes of the year ahead.
As noted, when 2023 begins, your ruling planet, Mars, is still retrograde.
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Check outour list of kinks and fantasiesand see if any pique your interest.)
Remember, regardless if you identify as vanilla or kinky, sex and intimacy are not separate.
Of course, that doesn’t mean your job is to find a partner.
Sometimes, being single is the best thing we can do for ourselves spiritually and sexually.
(Remember, star babies: masturbation counts!)
February should also be lucky in love as Venus enters your sign onMonday, February 20.
This is a beautiful weekend for a sex marathon, whether partnered or growing closer with yourfavorite sex toy.
One other major date to pay attention to isSunday, August 27.
Mars enters Libra, the sign of relationships, and your 7th House of Partnership.
Remember to trust your intuition and lean on your support system through challenging times.
As long as you do that, your love life is as it should be.
When the year starts, you’refocusing on friendships, with Venus entering Aquarius onMonday, January 2.
As discussed above, 2023 points to a year of positive change in love.
However, regardless of your relationship format, everyone needs support from people other than their primary partner.
You have family on your mind, but that doesn’t have to mean blood relatives.
However, after Mars goes direct, things get busy.
Venus enters your sign onMonday, February 20, blessing you with abundance.
Pluto retrograde is about paying attention to potentially toxic situations and removing yourself.
Of course, that’s tricky in this economy.
Few of us have the luxury of turning down work right now.
You’re a busy sign, but don’t sleep on self-care.
Treat yourself to a massage,more sleep, or indulge in mindfulness throughskin care.
And, of course, when we talk about health, that includes beauty and wellness rituals.
Don’t let anyone fool you.
See you in 2024.
