The New Year has arrived, and with it the call to start new relationships and rebuild relationships – and for some, to start looking/seeking for new love or at least sex hot enough to combat the January cold.
And while you're out there looking for love, pay attention to the stars above, as a recent Tinder report revealed that nearly 40% of Singles say “astrology-based love predictions” will likely shape their dating choices in 2025.
Aiding and abetting our pursuit of love and lust is New Year's Nada, an astrologer on the dating app Flirtini, who has come right out with the cosmic calendar for the coming year.
Read on, keep reading, people.
January 11: Prioritize vulnerability and compassion
On January 11, the lunar nodes will move from the Aries/Libra axis to Pisces/Virgo.
The lunar nodes are associated with the karmic evolutionary path of the human soul – where we have been and are meant to go. While the South Node indicates past patterns of life, the North Node provides the framework for the work of our soul in this spatio-temporal reality.
Regarding relationships, according to Nada, the entry of the North Node into Pisces “encourages spiritual connections and empathy; Thus, prioritizing vulnerability and empathy will deepen connections and create safe spaces for honest communication.
Today and during this transit, be brave enough to reveal your true self and tend to open up to attract and achieve meaningful relationships.
March 1 to April 12: Think about relationship values
In the spring, Venus, planet of love, attraction, wealth and value, will retrograde from March 1 to April 12, first in Aries and then in Pisces.
“This decline prompts a re-evaluation of love and relationship values,” Nada says. Ditch superficial attachments and focus on what feeds your soul to create lasting and fulfilling partnerships.
Exes love to exhume themselves during retrograde, and this is especially true during Venus retrograde. This resurgence often has more to do with challenging us to create new patterns versus falling into familiar cycles of romantic decay.
This may be a good time to reconsider someone you've pushed aside or to resolve unresolved issues that have hindered your forward momentum.
If it doesn't help you guys grow, it's time to let it go.
May 24: Balancing independence and commitment
On May 24, Saturn, our planet of restriction and responsibility, moves from the opiate bathtub of Pisces to the independent, identity-worshipping fire of Aries.
As Nada explains, “Saturn’s move into Aries highlights the importance of balancing independence and commitment. Maintain your individuality while contributing to the stability of the partnership to create harmony in relationships.”
June 9, 2025 – June 30, 2026: Strengthening emotional connections
Starting June 9, Jupiter, our planet of expansion, wealth, and abundance, will move from Gemini's intellectual and airy atmosphere into Cancer's tangled, tender emotional basement, where it will remain until 2026.
According to Nada, this transit is about “enhancing emotional connectedness and nurturing family-focused relationships.” Therefore, for those who want to improve their love lives in 2025, the best advice is to focus on creating harmonious environments in romantic and family relationships.
July 7: Be open to change and unconventional dynamics
On July 7, Uranus, the noble, sideways planet of turmoil, moves from solid Taurus into freewheeling Gemini.
“This transit brings excitement and unpredictability, pushing individuals to explore unconventional dynamics and seize surprising romantic opportunities,” Nada explains. “From exploring unconventional relationship dynamics to meeting partners in unexpected ways, adaptability will be key.”
Whether it's polyamory, sleepover divorce, an older partner, tentacle porn, or a surprise tryst, stay open to the unexpected and flexible in your perception of communication.
September 7: Foster transformation and embrace vulnerabilities
Get ready for a total eclipse in the sign of ultimate feeling and total entanglement, people.
“The total lunar eclipse in Pisces on September 7 encourages the release of old patterns and the embrace of vulnerability, fostering deeper transformative connections,” says Nada.
Get ready for Mercury retrograde
In 2025, Mercury will retrograde three times: from March 14 to April 6, from July 17 to August 10, and from November 9 to 29.
When our communication planet slows down, communication challenges arise. To deepen relationships rather than destroy them, practice patience, ask clarifying questions, and offer grace and easy forgiveness to yourself and others.
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Astrologer Reza Weigel researches and provides irreverent reports on planetary configurations and their influence on each zodiac sign. Its horoscopes integrate history, poetry, popular culture, and personal experience. To book a reading, visit her website.
