Aries in Love
March 21-April 19
) 2001 Linda Rankin
Aries is the cardinal-fire sign which translates into life loving
and highly energized and this describes their needs concerning love
as well. As a partner they make life exciting, albeit occasionally
tiring, and you cannot help but feel rather joyful and light
hearted when you're in their company. It's that blend of innocence
(the lamb) with pure power (the ram) that is so captivating about
an Aries mate. They don't understand the meaning of the word
routine, however, and boredom is the number one killer of Aries
romances. Aries loves as boldly and as strongly as it experiences
life. From sports to personal challenges Aries are usually not
happy unless they are moving after something. With Mars as their
ruling planet oftentimes their entire lives are about channeling
and putting that immense power to work for them. It's not uncommon
to find an Aries firmly committed to a long term volatile
arrangement that leaves those around them wondering why they would
stay. The truth is they often thrive on that kind of intensity and
it can do far less damage than existing within a relationship that
has grown routine and stagnant.
When an Aries loves they LOVE. The partner is hoisted up onto a
pedestal whether they want to be there or not and they become a
treasure to be protected and guarded passionately. The love of an
Aries life often becomes the driving motivation for their
challenging goals and the phrase, "I did this for YOU" is one heard
in many of the best Aries relationships.
Aries Sexuality: An Aries sexuality is driven, powerful and almost
a feat of showmanship when they are truly captivated. Since Aries
tend to be action/goal oriented sex can become a series of higher
plateaus involving anything their fertile imaginations can conjure
up. Aries are the zodiac show-off and the bedroom isn't excluded
from their dramatic and captivating ability to get partners
undivided attention. The more appreciated they feel the more they
invest in their lovemaking and private boundaries exist only to
give an Aries something to leap over. Marathons of passion,
spontaneous liaisons in the most unexpected places and
inexhaustible stamina are all part of the Aries basic sexual
make-up.
The long term story: Lots of pampering and a lot of attention is
needed with an Aries lover as they thrive on feeling they are
number one in your life. They love to do the initial chasing and
are usually not attracted to being chased but once their heart is
given you can't ever over-do your displays of affection. While they
can be jealous and possessive you cannot show the same qualities
and any kind of clinging is a sure fire way to drive them into new
pastures. Under all the Aries bravado and show is actually a rather
innocent child who simply wants to explore the wonderful world
around them and to be appreciated. The more encouraged they are in
either area the more exuberant they become.
Positive Traits in Love: Exuberance, expressiveness, passion,
generosity, adoration, protectiveness, adventuress, fun loving,
creative and energized lovemaking, and devotion.
Negative traits: Temperamental, jealous, possessive, ego oriented,
inconsiderate, reckless, fickle
What an Aries likes:
Being number one, A positive attitude, A life loving comrade, A.
partner who has style or a 'look', Being Seen Getting gifts,
Loyalty, Being active together. Romance and dazzle.
What an Aries Dislikes:
Being bored, Being chased, Sloppiness in a mate, Criticism,
Anything mundane, Feeling unappreciated, Feeling inferior, Losing,
Having to repeat things. Displays of insecurity.
Aries Love Keywords:
Dramatic, romantic, original, passionate, energized, creative,
spontaneous.
Taurus in Love
April 20-May 20
) 2001 Linda Rankin
Taurus is a stable and earthy sign and their partnerships require
an equally strong and centered base. There is a definite serious
approach to life which is held by every Taurus in one degree or
another and a partner who can at least understand this facet of
them is important. They make generous, loyal and extremely
supportive mates when they feel the relationship is true and secure
but getting them to that point generally takes a great deal of time
and effort. Taurus cherishes waiting, watching and being assured of
something's value before they invest their heart and feelings. They
will retreat at any sign of flakiness or instability and once a
Taurus retreats getting them back to the point they started at is
difficult, if not impossible. Although they are slow to trust and
give once they do their trust is almost a magical thing and very
little can shake it. Even when the generosity is not earned a
Taurus deeply committed will very often hold on to the smallest
shred of h ope that everything is all right. As partners they are
homebodies and enjoy their surroundings and all things which they
can possess and embrace. They intuitively collect and protect and
their 'people' often fall into this category. A Taurus expects
loyalty and support from their mate and also to be the boss in the
relationship.
Taurus Sexuality: Earthy, sensual and caring are hallmarks of
Taurus sexuality. For Taurus sex is a natural, healthy and all
important part of their relationship and they immerse themselves in
it. Love and sex are one and the same to a Taurus and it is only
when firmly committed that most can truly let go and enjoy. Bedroom
Olympics and exciting kinky escapades are not their cup of tea and
they tend to hold onto their personal favorites. But they believe
in sharing their pleasure and work diligently to make sure their
partner enjoys the passion as much as they do.
The Long-term story: Keeping it together over the long term
requires a thorough understanding of the Taurean ways. As a fixed
earth sign they are almost immovable, especially if they feel they
are being forced into something. Knowing their ways and encouraging
any change ever so slowly assures the relationship of moving
forward and remaining vibrant. It takes a great deal to truly anger
a Taurus once it is in love but disloyalty will usually be the
ultimate factor. Yet as slow as they are to attach they are equally
slow to detach and break-ups tend to hang on eternally. Once a
Taurus truly closes its heart, however, there is very little chance
they will open back up.
The Problem Zone: In a relationship with a Taurus most of the
troubles will emerge over jealousy, possessiveness and inability to
change. They can be immovable forces when they so desire and if
they have decided they are perfectly happy with something exactly
as it is no one can force them to change. There is a tendency for
them to see people they love as cherished personal objects and this
can turn into a very strong jealousy factor. Letting go can also be
a problem for the same reasons.
Positive traits in love: Loyal, dedicated, generous, protective,
caring, doting, understanding, stability.
Negative Traits in love: Jealousy, possessiveness, control,
immobility, over-seriousness.
A Taurus Likes:
Feeling secure, Being pampered, Kept promises, Sensibility, Being
on time, Together time at home, Sharing good meals, Unhurried
affection, Commitments, Stability in a mate, Getting special
gifts.
A Taurus Dislikes:
Being hurried, Being told what to do, Flightiness in a partner,
Unexpected changes in plans, Loud, noisy party scenes, Careless or
unappealing environments, Forgetfulness in a mate.
Taurus Love Keywords:
Loyal, stable, sentimental, sexual, loving, possessive, jealous,
controlling.
Gemini in Love
May 21-June 21
) 2001 Linda Rankin
Gemini is the mutable air sign ruled by the planet Mercury and that
describes much of their lively and thought oriented approach to
love. They treasure being mentally captivated, excited and
dynamically active and the mates they choose tend to be friends,
first and foremost, and lovers second. Being able to share and
discuss new thoughts, new ideals and everything they conceive and
learn is an important quality they need to have in place within a
relationship. This is the talkative, communicative sign and their
minds are constantly sifting through information. As such they
often speak before they think and their words, usually not intended
to hurt, can fall flat when they fail to carry through on an
intention or promise. A lover often feels left behind and
unimportant as the Gemini discovers a fascinating new subject or
person to explore and words from the past become empty and hurtful.
At their best, however, a Gemini lover is the most fascinating,
joyful and enjoyable pa rtner of the zodiac. When that is backed up
by their own feelings of wholeness and completeness (often the very
thing they are seeking from a partnership) they are dynamic and
loyal mates.
Gemini Sexuality: Sex is a mind voyage for most Gemini's and they
experience the height of their passion through their thoughts and
what the feelings mean to them. They are open minded and
experimental ,yet not necessarily driven by passion to try out the
new techniques and adventures, but more out of the hungry curiosity
that propels them to simply...discover something. They bring their
wit and laughter directly into the bedroom and can be disheartened
(and even shocked) that their partners may not always go along with
their ever present sense of humor. Their lust and their needs tend
to come and go with speed and suddenness and they can turn off as
quickly as they turn on. Gemini's seldom wait for anyone and that
includes a lover who takes a little more time to feel
stimulated.
The long term story: Gemini's need friendship and companionship and
a partner who can share their mind explorations and journeys as
deeply as they need a lover and heart mate. They generally need
someone who is secure or open enough to not feel threatened by
their quickly changing interests or whole hearted experiments but
one who can also help them ground out to penetrate one of their
intrigues in depth. Because Gemini is a dual sign they often
project part of them when they are attracted to a mate and the
relationship becomes an external way for them to work towards their
merging of their two very different sides. This polarity creates an
intriguing and exciting spark in the beginning of the relationship
but can burn out once the Gemini has 'owned' up to its other half
or has grown bored and retreated back within self.
Positive Traits in Love: Joyful, good natured, broad minded,
experimental, radiant, friendly, enthusiastic, flexibility,
gentleness.
Negative traits: Unreliability, fickleness, duality, insincerity,
self focus, restlessness, critical and temperamental.
What a Gemini likes:
Intellectual stimulation.
Ideas and thoughts.
New trends to investigate.
Friends and socializing.
Talking.
Sharing ideals.
Learning.
Upbeat, lively mates.
What a Gemini Dislikes:
Routines and ruts.
Feeling ignored.
Being confined.
Apathy.
Being the one to make all the decisions.
Slowness.
Being directed.
Gemini Love Keywords:
Friendly, mind oriented, spontaneous,
verbal, joyful, experimental, open minded, enthusiastic.
Cancer in Love
June 22-July 22
) 2001 Linda Rankin
Cancer is the cardinal water sign indicating that strong and
rushing feelings and emotions guide their actions. When they love
they love forever...period. Their extremely tough outer shell makes
it hard to truly get into their heart but once in the loved one
becomes pampered, adored and prone to being the intense focus of
their feelings and moods. A Cancer lover instinctively nourishes
and dotes on the object of their heart and can be all encompassing
in all ways. Being traditional and home oriented means male Cancers
like to follow the proper rules and ways to court, to fall in love
and to make it permanent. Likewise for females who tend to wait
until the man makes his move regardless of how strongly they may
want to make a move. No one can do love and give love like a Cancer
can, but it is heart and maternally oriented as opposed to sexually
oriented and its worse tendency is to be smothering. A Cancer who
feels insecure in a relationship is apt to become demanding: eith
er sulking silently hurt or verbally making it clear what is wrong
and why. The outer shell protects them from giving too soon and too
often but those outer claws (another Crab attribute) serve to hold
onto a loved one with a tenacious grasp that is almost impossible
to break. Yet their actions are always driven by the true depth of
their feelings and the loved one almost always holds a cherished
spot in their heart even long after the union is over. When it
comes to protection...not even Leo can outdo the fierce and loyal
strength that a Cancer wields in the name of protecting a loved
one.
Cancers Sexuality: Sex is not definable without emotions for most
Cancers and they must feel something with relative strength for
their truest feelings to come out in a romantic and sexual
interlude. They are tender and partner oriented lovers and more
concerned with pleasing their mates and feeling the returning
emotions as nurturing proof of the partners love. Sex for cancer is
attached to all things which mean security and loyalty and truth of
the heart. Their needs tend to fluctuate according to their moods
and emotional state as does their intensity and their desire
levels. In many ways sexuality is an empowered field for Cancer as
they are the zodiacs maternal nurturers it is the literal act of
sex which has molded their 'job'. A cancer who is in love and feels
secure will intuitively understand that and will treat it as the
joyful gift it is.
The long term story: In a solid, secure relationship a Cancer can
easily support the nuances of a long term relationship as they
naturally nourish and supplement the changing nature of the union.
On a lovers part it is important to understand their emotional
vulnerability and how they cope with that through their built in
defense mechanisms. Cancers are, undeniably, prone to a certain
moodiness and such is the way they can learn to bend and flow and
give what is needed to nurture those around them. The more a
partner learns to enhance a cancers ability to detach from what is
going around them and to learn the truth of their own power of
emotional freedom the less this natural moodiness will manifest in
overt ways.
Positive Traits in Love: Loyal, supportive, nurturing,
compassionate, caring, dedication, faithfulness of emotions,
tenderness, pampering, adoration.
Negative traits: Possessiveness, jealousy, moodiness, volatility,
control issues, dependency issues, depression
What Cancer likes:
Feeling appreciated, Sincerity, Tradition, Stability, Routine,
Loyalty, Commitment, Laughing, Feeling supported.
What Cancer Dislikes:
Erratic ness, Sudden, unexpected changes, Insincerity, Being
ignored, Dishonesty, Not knowing how you feel, Being
uncomfortable
Cancer Love Keywords:
Emotional, fluid, nurturing, supportive, moody, insecure, loving,
loyal, tradition oriented, modest, generous, sincere.
Leo in Love
July 23-August 22
) 2001 Linda Rankin
Leo is the fixed fire sign. Think contained flames. Like a campfire
that needs constant attention to keep alive and warm. There is a
deep love for life and all of its possibilities...including its
luxuries and that love transfers over beautifully into how a Leo
expresses their feelings. Love with a Leo is like a magnificent
encounter with the sun. They are warm and supportive when their
heart is given and their affections grow stronger the more they
feel that their partners care about them and adore them in return.
Leo's are dramatically romantic and not afraid to show it. They
enjoy pulling their loved ones out into their world and radiate
when they feel their partners compliment some quality about
themselves. Love becomes a thing of luxury and the partner receives
the abundance of their personal Leo's attention,. lust and
emotions. Because Leo's judge themselves on what they have around
them (hence their love of luxury) they can be too appearance
conscious at times and t oo critical of a mates qualities,
appearance or talents. Because they truly need constant input to
maintain their vitality they can sometimes become
self-serving...occasionally to a point that it becomes
egotistical.
You'll find that love with a Leo is like no other love...and when
they decide to give you their heart....they also give you every
inch of their soul. In this lies the Leo vulnerability....when
their trust is broken they crumble. They, again, base their own
self judgements on those they adore. Take away the loved one...and
you've taken away their own identity in many ways. When Leos feel
let down (and it usually takes a great deal) they either fall into
an abyss of pain and depression..or they get utterly cold and
without feeling. The lion....in protective mode.
Leo Sexuality: Leo's sexuality is as light filled and life filled
as their ruling planet, The Sun. They are usually full of
showmanship and expressive displays of attention. They enjoy the
height of all feelings in life and sexual pleasure is just another
glorious field to explore the luxuries of the body through. Leo's
can be aggressive, passionate and encompassing lovers with exotic
tastes...remember it is the love of life that inspires Leo and they
can be wonderfully creative and experimental, especially when they
feel secure. They are as proud in passion as they are in any other
area of life and perhaps more so. The more appreciated and
cherished they feel the more expressive and passionate they
become.
The long-term story: Leos being fire signs are rather high
maintenance partners. They require attention, nurturing and
pampering. A mate has to be personally strong in them to enhance
the partnership but also willing to step occasionally into their
Leo's shadow. Leos are protective to the death for those they love
and they are generous and expressive in a long term union that is
constantly stoked and fed. Keep the campfire metaphor in mind.
Unattended it dies out...mistreated it flares into unpredictable
life and burns...but kept constant and tended it turns into a life
giving warmth that is undying.
Positive Traits in Love: Protective, adoring, playful, inventive,
generous, supportive, sensual, warm, joyful.
Negative traits: Possessive, jealous, control issues, coldness,
cruelty, selfishness, egotistical, self serving.
What Leo likes:
Feeling Pampered, Being noticed, Being appreciated, Being the boss,
Dramatic unions, Mate with a love of life, Receiving gifts
Socializing/parties.
What Leo Dislikes:
Apathy, Being ignored, Being criticized, Nagging, One up-manship,
Competition, Lying/deceit, Laziness
Leo Love Keywords:
Expressive, demonstrative, engulfing, proud, sensual, adoring,
control, egotistical, self-serving, jealousy, coldness, and
cruelty.
Virgo in Love
August 23-September 22
) 2001 Linda Rankin
Virgo is the mutable earth-sign. There is movement but it is
controlled, thought oriented and grounded. Virgo is a mind ruled
person and they give their love slowly and with great seriousness.
They dislike overt and grand standing displays of attention or
emotion and will retreat inside themselves to escape it. They are a
controlled person and their emotions fall into that category. When
their heart is captured their loved on becomes a receptor to all
the feelings and passions that Virgo has been keeping inside. At
times even more expectations and conditions can be piled onto the
lover simply because they are now holding the Virgos cherished
feelings and dreams. In love they are devoted, loyal and nurturing.
They have high self expectations and equally high expectations of
their loved ones. They adore strength especially the dignified and
quiet kind. They will tend to and take care of their loved one with
diligence and focus.....it has become their 'job'. Love has to make
sense for the Virgo...it has to fit into their idea and ideal of
what their life is about. Once a lover has managed to slip into one
of their dreams or plans the Virgo will hold onto that picture
forever. They will go out of their way to make the union work and
will spare no sacrifice in keeping it alive.
Virgo Sexuality: Virgos needs a certain setting, a definite layer
of built up trust and privacy to allow their sexual sides to come
out and play. Cleanliness is always important as is the 'right'
setting. Virgo is inherently shy especially about their sensual
needs but don't let that shyness fool you into thinking there is no
fire lurking below the surface. They can become as devoted and
focused on exploring their sexuality with a trusted lover as they
are about making their life work. They have a completely
uninhibited (yes this word applies to Virgo) potential that is lust
filled and yet still retains a sense of purity. Virgos are
notorious for their high standards in selecting a sexual partner
but once those standards have been met pure sensual pleasure is the
reward.
The long term story: Life is orderly with a Virgo. Some may live in
a messy house with overflowing laundry and unorganized shelves but
within your mate there is some sense of strict control that is
directed into some facet of life. They are caretakers and need to
feel comfortable enough to slip into that role. They can nag and
criticize but they usually have their lovers best interests at
heart. They don't mind taking on more than their share of work and
once committed they stay committed. They are time oriented,
schedule craving souls who cannot tolerate a late mate or a
scattered life energy.
Positive Traits in Love: Nurturing, devoted, uninhibited, caring,
loving, sacrificial, quiet, considerate, protective.
Negative traits: Coldness, inability to be demonstrative,
calculating, hard edged, overly critical, judgmental,
compulsive.
What Virgo likes:
Feeling secure.
Personal cleanliness.
Routines.
Loyalty
Being pampered when down.
Equality
Subtle displays of romance.
Dedication
Being active
What Virgo Dislikes:
Tardiness
Vulgarity
Loud displays of affection.
Personal untidiness.
Hypocrisy
Weakness
Complaining
Idleness
Virgo Love Keywords:
Loyal, loving, caring, nurturing, dedicated, devoted, cold,
critical, unfeeling, and self-serving.
Libra in Love
September 23-October 22
) 2001 Linda Rankin
Libra is the cardinal-air sign ruled by Venus. This means heart
processes through the mind. Libra is an active and sociable lover
who enjoys having people around them as much as their intimacy.
They are generally sensual and passionate lovers whose love of
luxury and beauty penetrates the bedroom and the relationship. They
are the peacekeepers of the zodiac and weigh all sides and
situations equally as such they often have difficulties in making
hard and fast decisions. This can be frustrating for their loved
ones as they vacillate between this and that...one way and another.
Libra needs attention and the company of other people and when
deprived of that they can sink into a very real depression and lose
their inspiration. They are people oriented and enjoy the
stimulation of having their loved ones and friends an active part
of their life. This often creates a problem when the lover feels no
more important then their best friend. Libras are all around
charming and good na tured even when they don't want to be and they
can actively stifle any personal complaints until they reach the
boiling point. When a Libra has allowed the scales to become
unfairly tipped they often lash out explosively. Surprising their
mates who have come to see only their gentle and peaceable
exterior. Libras love romance and all of its finest attributes from
flowers, to poetry to love songs. They like the accessories that
come along with being in love and the state of being in love
itself...is often their primary focus in life. Whether it is being
in love with their life, their job or their person.....they want to
feel the connection of their heart..to their world and their
mind.
Libra Sexuality: Libras generally prefer the romantic, tender and
extravagant extensions of sexuality and lust. They like the
goodies, the romantic gestures, the love thoughts left in their
morning mail. Love is an idealized vision to a Libra and it comes
complete with setting, tone and atmosphere. They often are hesitant
to speak their likes and dislikes and it is important to coax them
into speaking their minds. Rough and coarse interludes are usually
a no-no and the more artistically pleasing and overtly romantic the
better.
The long term story: Libras need variety in the people around them.
They feel most comfortable and secure in peaceful and harmonious
settings and wilt when there is negativity or turmoil. The enjoy a
partners receptivity to doing 'stuff' for them, running errands or
taking the imitative on a 'couple' project. They have an amazing
reservoir of strength behind them that can be startling and they
usually have remarkable minds behind their beauty. They enjoy
having a pleasing and pretty home and a lot of attention goes into
the process of making life beautiful. Including ignoring some of
the harsher realities and avoiding any kind of actions that can
disturb the peace or status quo. They also have tempers and when
they feel the scales have become to unequal can explode
suddenly.
Positive Traits in Love: Demonstrative, affectionate, playful,
sensual, easy going, gentle, fair, giving, receptive.
Negative traits: Indecisive, self centered, detached, temperamental
at times, envious, dishonest.
What Libra likes:
Romance in all of its glory, Harmony, Beautiful things, Attention
& admiration, Having people around, Intelligence, Creativity
& imagination, Gentleness, Feeling supported
What Libra Dislikes:
Criticism, Loud arguments, Being forced into decisions,
Coarseness/crudeness, Confusion situations, Disloyalty, Lack of
enthusiasm, Apathy
Libra Love Keywords:
Romantic, creative, artistic, loving, generous, pleasant, sensual,
indecisive, argumentative, envy and jealousy.
Scorpio in Love
October 23-November 21
) 2001 Linda Rankin
Scorpio is the fixed-water sign indicating still waters that run
very, very deep. There is an intense and smoldering sexuality and
sensuality within every Scorpio as there's is the sign that rules
lust and sex. There are three very different types of Scorpio from
the scorpion, to the eagle to either the phoenix or the dove
(depending on which symbolism one prefers). Yet each will have a
profound depth and attraction to love and what accompanies love in
their life. They are passionate when they invest their feelings and
life is never boring with a Scorpio lover. They thrive when they
feel secure and stable within a relationship and enjoy the physical
gifts of being in love as much as the emotional ones. They are
mysterious...always....and you'll never know what is on your
Scorpio Lovers mind....except when it is being expressed through
their passion. They are watchful, quiet and dedicated mates who can
be as protective of the ones they love as they are of their own
vulnerab le emotions and feelings. They tend to be the dominate one
in any relationship even if it is done very on inherently below the
surface levels as feeling in control of a relationship is one of
the ways they can invest their hearts. They have a notorious
jealousy and possessiveness that has been well earned in
Scorpio-Scorpios but which turns into an unequaled level of trust
and faith in the eagle and the phoenix/dove.
Scorpio Sexuality: Scorpio is the sign that rules sexuality and the
powers of lust. But their passion is only as deep and profound as
it is because it is connected with the ultimate gift of
sex.....life. And these are the beings unafraid to face either life
or death and that fearlessness translates into their sexual
expressions. They can reach the highest highs or the lowest lows in
whatever passion they pursue and they are the most intense,
uninhibited and dynamic lovers in the zodiac. It comes with deep
attachment and needs and a driving urge to come to terms with the
enormity of life.
The long term story: Scorpios require a solid security within a
relationship without feeling that they have a doormat as a mate.
This is precarious balance and is learned over time. The longer a
relationship lasts with a Scorpio...the more secure it tends to
become. They are naturally suspicious (remember they feel and see
things the rest of us work to ignore) and with that depth comes the
need for some equally powerful self protective mechanisms. Their
insecurity and jealousy are by products of self preservation.
Scorpios like to be in control and are very seldom found in
subservient roles unless they've opted to move into that spot. They
need passionate mates who can keep up with their desires and they
need someone capable of both maintaining a loyalty and their own
sense of individuality in order to keep the relationship balanced.
They are basically homebodies feeling most comfortable when they
are within their own domains. They despise being surprised,
embarras sed or humiliated and retaliate with swiftness...and
strength. Scorpios are capable of some amazing turn around and
growth. Even a Scorpio who seems entrenched in the scorpion phase
can suddenly and dramatically grow wings and sail up into the
heavens. Never under estimate their powers of rejuvenation on
either physical, spiritual or emotional planes.
Positive Traits in Love: Loyal, supportive, protective, generous
with their strength and knowledge, humble, quiet, unshakable,
passionate, encompassing.
Negative traits: Jealousy, possessiveness, obsessive, angry,
suspicious, mistrusting, secretive and unreliable.
What Scorpio likes:
Mystery, Secrets, Privacy, Trust/loyalty, Sensuality/passion,
Strength, Knowing where they stand, Being acknowledged
Honesty/integrity
What Scorpio Dislikes:
Surprises, Lying and deceit, Apathy, Being analyzed/questioned,
Being 'understood', Excessive compliments, Insincerity
Being embarrassed, Passivity
Scorpio Love Keywords:
Intense, compelling, magnetic, sexual, sensual, intriguing,
profound, loyal, tenacious, possessive, jealous, obsessive, bad
tempered, secretive.
Sagittarius in Love
November 22-December 21
) 2001 Linda Rankin
Sagittarius treats love like any other adventure in their lives and
embraces the opportunities to discover new plateaus in the
experience of love, lust and passion. They are funny, charming,
gregarious and usually highly intelligent begins who make genuinely
enjoyable company and are captivating in their sparkling
personalities. They have big dreams and far reaching goals and they
easily share what their minds are experiencing often forgetting
that for some words are meant to become reality. Sagittarius is not
always capable of bringing reality to their words and such is the
way it is meant to be. They infuse us with inspiration and allow us
to see all the possibilities in the world around us. In close
personal relationships that can often cause troubles as they
promise more than they can deliver....or....have changes of
emotions that put them into completely different mind sets from one
day to another. They are active and vibrant and expect their loved
ones to enjoy the s ame kind of physical adventures. They are
appearance conscious and Their wit is one of their greatest assets
and they enjoy the attention of others..this makes them the natural
flirts of the zodiac and most of it is harmless and
meaningless.
Sagittarius Sexuality: Like the other fire signs Sagittarius has a
definite sense of passion and a love of physical connections but
for them it becomes almost a spiritual experience...or another
occasion to have 'fun'. The more exotic the local or the setting
the more inspired a Sagittarian is and an inspired Sagittarian is
the consummate lover. There's is the sense of a dare devil in them
and they love walking on the risqui side...playing with rules and
regulations usually just nudging the line rather than crossing it.
They are attracted to far away places and intriguing sexual imagery
and fantasy is an important component as Sagittarius needs to be
inspired to inspire.
The long term story: Feeling trusted and free to pursue their
adventures is a pre-requisite to a long term encounter with a
Sagittarian. They use words as both weapons and tools and can be
either supportive and uplifting or remarkably sarcastic and cutting
and sometimes both in the same breath. They are naturally
flirtatious but usually bottom line loyal and the more they feel
'understood' the more they focus on the benefits of the
relationship. Even a stay at home Sagittarius will enjoy adventures
through the mind and if they are not physically taking on life
challenges for adrenalin rushes they are arm chair quarterbacks or
avid game players. Their sense of competition is acute and it is
also one of the things that keeps them moving forward in
life.
Positive Traits in Love: Joyful, playful, spontaneous, generous,
captivating, enchanting, supportive, good-natured.
Negative traits: Unreliable, fickle, sarcastic, temperamental,
unable to commit, freedom loving to the extreme, self centered,
vain.
What Sagittarius likes:
A sense of adventure, Honesty, Freedom, Intellectual compatibility,
Taking risks, Flirting, Socializing, Feeling trusted, Active
partner, Daydreaming
What Sagittarius Dislikes:
Jealousy, Possessiveness, Routine, Being doubted, Having to explain
self, Control, Being forced to make promises
Apathy/laziness
Sagittarius Love Keywords:
Exuberant, charming, funny, far sighted, adventuress, adoring,
non-possessive, flighty, sarcastic, unreliable, self centered,
dogmatic, judgmental.
Capricorn in Love
December 22-January 19
) 2001 Linda Rankin
There is a rumor that Capricorns are the best lovers of the zodiac
when they feel stable and secure and can see the long term purpose
of the union they are in. The focused determination of Saturn as a
guiding light brings the same unequaled force into the bedroom and
into the relationship as they apply to building their life and
their security. Capricorn is slow to trust and even slower to love
but once their heart is given there is very little they won't do to
back up and support and love their mate. The symbolism of Capricorn
is the Seagoat...a useful metaphor is the ability to penetrate both
environments on earth....water and land. Spiritually...they can
conquer both the spirit and the body. Love is nothing less than a
goal and they are capable of approaching it with the same
dedication as they approach any other important endeavor in their
life. They are loyal, nurturing caregivers and supporters at their
best. Cold, calculating and emotionally repressed at their worst .
The realm of feelings is the hardest plane for Capricorns to come
to terms with as it is based on an energy that they cannot control
. Once they accept and embrace their emotional beings they are
human dynamos who add strength, conviction and longevity to
love.
Capricorn Sexuality: When they are secure within themselves and
within a partnership they can take their lover to the peaks of
sexual mountaintops. They know how to apply patience and dedication
to discovering how to please and their leisurely approach to
getting to know a mates intimate secrets promises that they possess
an almost push button control of their partners sexual desires. It
is not the pure and raw driving sexuality of Scorpio...nor the
romantic and enchanting passion of Libra...it is a combination of
the human physical need for sex and the spirits need to experience
the height of a pleasure and to merge it into one. A soul moving
encounter that brings the primal...into the spiritual.
The long term story: Capricorns require patience and dedication.
They are often shy and awkward in their emotions early on growing
in strength and acceptance the longer they stay within a union.
They need to have a purpose behind their actions and a purpose
behind the relationship. They take the initial investment of heart
to the building of a long term commitment with the same serious
intent that they conquer all their mountains in life. They can be
domineering and cold if they are not in touch with their feeling
centers. Materialistic and self serving as well. Once committed
most Capricorns stay committed as they are bound to a sense of
responsibility. It takes a lot to sever a serious Capricorn tie but
once it is severed...they can be vengeful and hateful. They are not
always the best judge of character and so let downs and
relationship break ups become personal mistakes that they often
repress and refuse to accept. They provide one of the most secure
and empowe ring bonds when they are completely in love.
Positive Traits in Love: Loyal, dedicated, patient, kind, generous,
supportive, serious, dependable, tolerant, attentive.
Negative traits: Possessiveness, control, coldness and aloofness,
lack of emotional tolerance or depth, materialistic, narrow minded,
vindictive, bitter, melancholy.
What Capricorn likes:
Loyalty, Feeling secure, Financial/material stability, Ambitious
mates, Feeling committed, Making long term relationship plans
Dependability, Reliability, Perseverance
What Capricorn Dislikes:
Flightiness, Being bossed around, Crudeness/coarseness, Dominance,
Game playing, Ego displays, Extravagance
Being challenged by a lover, Indecisiveness
Capricorn Love Keywords:
Loyal, ambitious, dedicated, focused, honesty, disciplined, severe,
possessive, controlling, cold, calculating
Aquarius in Love
January 20-February 18
) 2001 Linda Rankin
Aquarius is the fixed-air sign. They are progressive, liberal
'thinkers' who also tend to hold onto their thoughts and ideals
with tenacity. (The fixed influence) They are generally more
comfortable with a friendly love partnership where they feel secure
enough to continue pursuing their many varied interests. They are
hard to pin down and even harder to get into a solid commitment but
once there that fixed influence makes them loyal and trustworthy
companions. Albeit with an eclectic influence. Aquarians adore
friendships of the impersonal type and usually have a revolving
door of buddies. They can be completely enchanted by any one of
their new acquaintances and the group they attract runs the gamut
from the off-beat and 'odd' to the powerful and the wealthy. Your
Aquarian doesn't judge people by 'what' they have rather by their
principals and actions. Aquarians require someone pretty secure
within themselves as they are inherently self motivated and need
the freedom to pursue their latest ideal or whim.
Yet they can be focused and dedicated to a relationship, especially
if they feel accepted and understood. They delight...in delighting
and they regale in having a companion who is eager to explore the
world of thought and possibilities with them. Freedom fighters with
a shared cause build a bond that the Aquarian will guard with
strength and conviction. They are also tolerant, lacking in
jealousy or possessiveness and will over-look and understand all
kinds of human follies and mistakes from their partner. Once they
are hurt however....their emotions go off with a flip of the switch
that does not ever....go back on. Coldness is the opposite of
Aquarians enchanting friendship/commitment.
Aquarius Sexuality: Aquarius is the sign most likely to forget
about sex entirely. It isn't that they don't enjoy it....they do
when they feel comfortable and secure....but there are so many
other things to explore with their minds and so little time. When
caught in the 'mood' they are explorative, frisky and playful. They
take obvious delight in the attention their partner gives them.
They can be extremely self conscious about their bodies or their
sexuality or completely uninhibited and sometimes both. The bedroom
becomes a playground to further solidify the bond of friendship
that the Aquarian needs in their life and they are delightful
companions when they feel good about the union..and about
themselves.
The long term story: Lots of open mindedness, freedom to pursue
their interests and constant input to the friendship are the
building blocks for maintaining a long term relationship with an
Aquarian. Remember that they are the rebels of the zodiac and if
they feel they are being controlled or ignored their defense can be
to automatically rebel against any incoming input from their
partner. Their natural instinct tells them to do the opposite of
what is expected. They jump wholeheartedly into their latest cause
but can do about faces so suddenly it takes ones breath away. It's
important to have a 'go with the flow' system in place and
gradually the Aquarian learns to be more vocal and explanatory
about their thoughts, their movements and their actions. They make
dedicated and genuinely sincere and warm mates once they commit and
they possess the spark that can keep the friendship a dynamic and
ever growing platform to journey into eternity on.
Positive Traits in Love: Playful, friendly, spontaneous, open
minded, caring, devoted, liberal, understanding, tolerant,
benevolent.
Negative traits: Erratic, undependable, self oriented, cold, aloof,
mean, self centered, unable to commit, judgmental, fickle.
What an Aquarius likes:
Friendship, Freedom, Intellectual stimulation, Camaraderie,
Surprises, Companionship, Feeling understood and Emotional
safety
What an Aquarius Dislikes:
Jealousy, Possessiveness, Control, Ego plays, Narrow mindedness,
Being ridiculed, Routines, Fighting/violence Inequality, Being
taken for granted
Being understood (note: this makes the Likes list as well...they're
unique but you already know that)
Aquarius Love Keywords:
Friendly, charming, open minded, liberal, accepting,
non-judgmental, playful, spontaneous, erratic, eccentric,
undependable, non-committal,
aloof.
Pisces in Love
February 19-March 20
) 2001 Linda Rankin
Pisces is the mutable water sign and very much exist in their own
universe, tuned into the emotional, receptive qualities of life
that most of us cannot see, touch nor feel. In love they are dream
filled and romantic, full of enchanted visions and hopeful
fantasies. They're eager to share their thoughts and reveries when
they feel secure, understood and appreciated. Of all the signs
Pisces needs the most encouragement to feel true within themselves
and to learn the validity of their own thoughts and needs. They
make the most delightful companions and are generally soft, gentle
and easy going, especially if they have a role model to look up to
within the relationship. This is a delicate balance that Pisces
learns to control as they go through life as their projections onto
their mate can be helpful if it encourages them to motivate their
own lives and resources but can turn into tenacious co-dependency
if the Pisces refuses to embrace their own lives, needs and
thoughts. Th ey can be confusing creatures never able to define
their roles within the relationship and constantly turning to
sources outside of the union for definition and explanation. This
can slowly erode the bond between the lovers/partners as the
partner. A Pisces encouraged to find and embrace their answers
within themselves and one who has learned to trust their own
thoughts, feelings and perceptions make one of the most loving,
sensual and devoted mates their is.
Pisces Sexuality: Pisces sexuality is always wrapped around those
inner worlds they exist in and becomes an emotional experience that
can take them on voyages into ecstasy and passion. But because they
do exist within this world where things are nebulous, mystical and
emotion oriented if they are projecting outwards to find validity
of what they are seeing and feeling inside rather than combining
the experience of the physical intimacy with the thoughts and
dreams they can feel disappointed...or saddened. If they've learned
to simply using what is inside to inspire their participation in
the literal reality based world they can take their lover on their
enchanted voyages with them..and create an exciting and enchanting
sexual companionship.
The long term story: There is a certain amount of inner strength
combined with outer strength that is needed when involved long term
with a Pisces, as they must learn to become their own sources of
joy, inspiration and answers. A weak mate who goes along with every
Piscean whim or fantasy is as destructive as a mate who cannot see
the validity of those things they are experiencing internally. One
can create a union with no solidity or reality underneath of it and
the other can cause the Pisces to further doubt their own truth and
inner strength. At the best the Pisces brings to the relationship a
touch of all that is universal and mysterious. They are dreamy,
poetic and romance filled beings who make life a true sojourn
through the world of feelings and passions. At worst they release
any semblance of inner belief and become attached to the partner or
other form of projection in an attempt to capture outside..what
goes on inside.
Positive Traits in Love: Playful, friendly, spontaneous, open
minded, caring, devoted, liberal, understanding, tolerant,
benevolent.
Negative traits: Erratic, undependable, self oriented, cold, aloof,
mean, self centered, unable to commit, judgmental, fickle.
What a Pisces likes:
Romance, Feeling appreciated, Stability, Feeling needed, Mystical
settings/enchantment, Being encouraged to dream, Sharing
thoughts/dreams, Having their input valued, A role model, Feeling
loved
What a Pisces Dislikes:
Feeling vulnerable, Feeling alone/unloved, Having no goals to
project towards, Feeling invalidated, Being ignored
Crude/harsh behavior, Noisy scenes/displays, Having no dreams,
Having no sense of structure
Pisces Love Keywords:
Mystical, enchanting, emotional, loving, devoted, reverent,
creative, confused, depressed, irresponsible, goal-less, lack of
motivation or push, co-dependency issues.
