Pluto Venus alignment intensifies love matters: Horoscope predictions

New moon in Aquarius brings intense energy this week as Venus and Mars align with Pluto. Find out what it means!

This week, the energy brought about by the new moon in Aquarius is intensified as Venus and Mars align with Pluto. Mars enters Aquarius on Monday, Feb. 12 at 11:05 p.m. MDT and will remain until March 22. Known for drive, energy, action, desire, and aggression, Mars brings erratic energy levels when in Aquarius, making us more cooperative and willing to stray from the norm to achieve goals.

On the eve of Valentine's Day at 11:05 p.m., Mars will align with Pluto at zero degrees Aquarius, increasing ambition, intimate desire, and a want for power. Suppressing this energy could result in emotional outbursts, and physical exertion can help release this pent-up energy. This is an excellent energy to pour into manifesting what you desire.

Venus enters Aquarius on Friday, Feb. 16, at 9:05 a.m., joining the sun, Mercury, Mars, and Pluto in the sign of Aquarius. This means that our thoughts, love, expression, transformation, and shine will all be influenced by the characteristics of the Water Bearer, such as freedom, unconventionality, pioneering, authenticity, and humanitarian aims.

With Venus in Aquarius, we look to our lovers for friendship, and our attraction tends toward the unconventional. Those who are single are likely to be drawn toward the quirky traits of another. Venus will stay in Aquarius until March 11.

On Saturday at 1:48 a.m., Venus will also align with Pluto at zero degrees Aquarius, increasing the need for love and affection.

For Aries, Mars entering a part of your sky focused on friendships and the future means you are aligning yourself with your dreams, focusing less on your career and more on pursuing meaning in your life and developing long-term friendships.

Taurus will see their career and reputation take center stage as Venus changes signs, driving them toward long-term goals, achievement, and their legacy.

Gemini will experience a brilliant time for adventure as Venus and Mars join others in their ninth house, drawing them to expand their horizons and explore their deepest beliefs.

Cancer is going through a transformative time, with Venus and Mars joining other cosmic players in their eighth house, leading to a focus on intimacy, shared resources, and the death-rebirth cycle.

Leo will find this to be a powerful time for relationships, as a collection of planets stands across the sky from their sign, turning their affection on those they love and making them more interested in spending time on a one-to-one level.

Virgo will focus on refining their daily routine, with a collection of energy in their sixth house, while also feeling empowered to cut bad habits and lead a healthier lifestyle.

Libra's powers of creativity are amped as Venus moves into their fifth house, focusing on matters of joy, self-expression, hobbies, sports, and romance.

Scorpio's focus, affection, and energy are being drawn toward matters of home and family, as a collection of planets is in their fourth house, drawing them to create a peaceful environment and nurturing partnerships.

Sagittarius will feel the gift of the gab as both Venus and Mars enter their third house, making it easier than ever to speak what they want into existence and giving them heightened powers of analysis.

Capricorn's attention is moving toward matters of finances and self-worth, with a desire to indulge in the finer things in life and feel financially secure.

With so many planets in their sign, Aquarius is experiencing a period of profound renewal, feeling in alignment with themselves and drawing the eye of an admirer.

Pisces is more private at this time, with romantic connections likely developing behind the scenes and a draw to spiritual connection and intuition.

It's important to remember that astrology forecasts are not meant to be fatalistic, but rather offer a window into current energetic influences to help foster a more wise and loving spirit.