Astrologer Valerie Mesa shares your love horoscope for the month of May
June is doing the most when it comes to love, so feel your feelings… but don't be delulu!
The month begins with Mercury entering sentimental Cancer on June 1, adding a layer of sensitivity, intuition and vulnerability to our exchanges.
This is anything but small talk and whether you try to or not, chances are you’re sensing the underlying emotions of your conversations. Let’s just say, ignoring the subtext is easier said than done.
Shortly after, Venus will meet with lucky Jupiter in Cancer on June 9, which also happens to be one of the most romantic (and auspicious) alignments of the month.
Look at it this way: Cancer is ruled by the moon and the moon rules our feelings. Jupiter magnifies everything it comes in contact with and Venus is the planet of love, affection and generosity.
This could bring everything from major heart-to-hearts and confessions to family conversations that bring love and healing.
By June 13, Venus will sashay into the cinematic and theatrical sign of Leo, making our romantic passions and heart’s desires impossible to deny.
Under this Venus transit, we are prone to wanting more attention, affection and even praise.
On June 14, the moon will renew itself in Gemini, setting the stage for intellectually stimulating conversations and flirtatious encounters. The possibilities are endless, so stay curious!
This is followed by an electric sextile between Venus and Uranus on June 15, which can be just as surprising as it is liberating for matters of love and romance, whether it’s an unexpected attraction or someone who isn’t your usual type.
The love planet will also dance with dreamy Neptune the next day, turning up the fantasy, romance and soulmate pull, but it doesn’t end there.
On June 17, vivacious Venus will clash with Pluto retrograde, creating tension around passion, power and rage. This could be everything from obsession, jealousy, control issues and unspoken desires rising to the surface.
Once the sun enters Cancer and the moon reaches its first quarter phase in Libra on June 21, the focus shifts toward emotional needs, commitment, compromise and the balance (or lack thereof) surrounding a relationship.
On a brighter note, Venus trine Saturn on June 25 helps us ground our connections, or even solidify a romantic partnership.
Also, with Mars entering Gemini on June 28, desires and curiosity are suddenly more verbal and outspoken, which can be refreshing.
However, with Mercury stationing retrograde in Cancer on June 29 — the ruler of this Mars in Gemini transit — old feelings, conversations and even ex-lovers could circle back around for some unfinished business.
With the moon reaching its peak in Capricorn that same day, there is a call for maturity, boundaries, honesty and discipline in our personal lives.
This comes just in time when considering Jupiter’s ingress in Leo for the first time since July 2014 and August 2015, as it turns the volume up on our confidence and romantic desires.
Open your heart.
Aries (March 20-April 19)

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You deserve to be loved and nurtured, Aries.
This month’s astro-weather asks you to stop romanticizing love stories or praise that doesn’t actually contribute to your sense of security. Mercury in Cancer, specifically, brings tender conversations around family, living situations or emotional history, while Venus conjunct Jupiter makes intimacy sweeter and surprisingly healing.
Once Venus and Jupiter enter Leo, you’re not only back in your element — your love life gets flirtier, sexier and all the more exhilarating. Keep in mind, Venus opposite Pluto could expose a crush, friendship or situationship with complicated power dynamics.
Look to the full moon in Capricorn to clarify priorities.
Taurus (April 19-May 20)

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The sexiest thing someone can offer you this month is consistency and good conversation, Taurus.
Mercury in Cancer can explain why words of affirmation are suddenly your primary love language — texts, voice notes, apologies and pillow talk matter more than usual. Your celestial ruler, Venus, will also join forces with Jupiter in Cancer, which can bring everything from a sweet confession to a romantic night out you will never forget.
Once Venus enters Leo, love moves closer to home, stirring questions around comfort, family, privacy and who gets access to your personal life. On a more challenging note, Venus opposite Pluto creates tension between your personal life and public persona, so don’t let your ambitions overpower your desire for intimacy.
Mars in Gemini, however, turns up the heat, heightening your desires and sense of self-worth. Choose someone who values you fully.
Gemini (May 20-June 20)

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It’s always nice to be adored, but June’s astrology reminds you to prioritize your values and sense of self-worth, Gemini.
Your celestial ruler, Mercury, is in Cancer, pulling your focus toward self-worth, money and whether romantic connections feel generous or draining. Venus will also join Jupiter in Cancer, which can bring a confidence boost, a thoughtful gift or the feeling of being cherished for exactly who you are.
The moon will also renew itself in your sign on June 14, refreshing your identity in love, romance and friendship, making you all the more magnetic but less available for people who love you conditionally.
Once Venus enters Leo, the flirting, texting and clever banter is turned up a notch, while Mars entering your sign makes you irresistible and a little impatient. Mercury will retrograde this month, which can bring old insecurities back around. Don’t chase, replace.
Cancer (June 21-July 21)

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Ready or not, you’re the main event this month, Cancer.
On top of Mercury entering your sign — giving you the right words for feelings you have been carrying in your heart — Venus will conjunct Jupiter in Cancer on June 9, marking one of the most romantic and auspicious transits of the season.
Whether it’s luck, a vacation to remember or a soulmate you wished for, this is a rare moment where love is expansive and especially personal. This can also be a glow-up, a confession or even a rebrand.
Once Venus enters Leo, however, your desires shift toward finances and self-worth, asking you to reflect on whether you feel valued and chosen. Not gonna lie, Venus opposite Pluto could intensify trust issues around intimacy or finances, so being honest is key. This is especially true when considering Mercury retrograde in your sign.
Let love find you beautifully and unapologetically.
Leo (July 22-Aug. 22)

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June starts slow, then suddenly everyone can’t take their eyes off of you, Leo.
Early in the month, Mercury, Venus and Jupiter in Cancer stir secretive feelings, old memories and behind-the-scenes tension, whether personally or romantically. You could be processing a crush, a secret longing or a romantic connection that never fully left you.
Once Venus enters your sign on June 13, however, it’s as if the lights come back on, literally. You are warmer, sexier and all the more magnetic, especially with Venus flirting with Uranus and Neptune. Just be mindful when Venus clashes with Pluto retrograde on June 17 — attraction can turn into obsession if power dynamics (or boundaries) are off.
Jupiter will also enter your sign on June 30, kicking off a bigger chapter in love. Let yourself be adored, but don’t confuse intensity with devotion.
Virgo (Aug. 22-Sept. 22)

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You enjoy romantic chemistry, but also need someone who can act normally in public, Virgo.
This month kicks off with Mercury in Cancer activating your 11th house of friendships, social circles and future ventures, making matters of love and romance become tied to community and who fits into your real life. Venus will also meet with Jupiter in Cancer here, bringing a sweet connection through a friendship or perhaps a deeper sense of belonging in the world.
Once Venus enters Leo, however, the mood becomes private, dreamy and slightly forbidden, stirring old feelings, secret attractions or emotional patterns you thought you healed from. Granted, Venus clashing with Pluto could also expose control issues around logistics and daily comms, while Mars in Gemini makes career demands top of mind.
Choose someone who respects your standards.
Libra (Sept. 22-Oct. 22)

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The idea of falling in love is one thing, but would this relationship actually contribute to your life, Libra?
Mercury in Cancer brings sparks conversations around commitment, reputation and long-term direction, so surface-level charm and seduction will not suffice. Fortunately, Venus conjunct Jupiter in Cancer makes you feel seen, desired and admired, especially by someone who respects your ambition and trajectory.
Also, once Venus enters Leo, romance blooms in your social life, pulling flirtations and potential prospects into friend groups, events and future plans. The new moon in Gemini might even bring a long-distance cush or a shift in perspective, while the first quarter moon in your sign puts your needs front and center.
Keep in mind, Venus clashing with Pluto can intensify romantic desires, but drama is not proof of passion.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 22)

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Your love is one of a kind and should be earned, Scorpio.
Still, Mercury in Cancer opens deeper conversations about trust, distance, beliefs and what you actually want beyond the romantic chemistry. Venus will meet with Jupiter in this area of your chart, bringing opportunities for romance through travel, learning or a connection that isn’t your usual type. Once
Venus enters Leo; however, matters of love and romance become more visible, and someone could notice your power and charisma in a way that feels equally flattering and dangerous. Keep in mind, Venus will clash with your modern ruler, Pluto, which can create tension around control, vulnerability or family patterns that still influence how you relate and connect with others.
Mars in Gemini is no exception, as it turns up the heat around intimacy and curiosity, while Mercury retrograde revives old feelings and conversations.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22–Dec. 21)

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There’s no such thing as “casual” this month, not when feelings get involved, Sagittarius.
Mercury in Cancer pulls you into deeper conversations around intimacy, trust, shared resources and emotional honesty. Venus will also meet with Jupiter in this area of your chart, which can make romance feel generous, healing and all-consuming, but it also sheds light on whether you feel safe enough to love and be loved.
Once Venus enters Leo, your love life takes a spicy turn, as you are more light-hearted and adventurous in your pursuits. This sets the stage for flirtation through travel or someone from a different cultural background. Venus will eventually clash with Pluto, too, revealing hidden tensions in conversations and within your immediate environment.
Try to steer clear of drama, considering Mars will eventually enter Gemini and your relationship sector. Sure, this makes you more assertive and direct when it comes to attractions, but it can also be the root of unnecessary quarrels and banter.
Capricorn (Dec. 21-Jan. 19)

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June puts your relationships directly under the spotlight, Capricorn.
Whether for better or worse, Mercury in Cancer brings partnership conversations to the surface, from commitment talks to the tiny resentments hiding behind “everything’s fine.” Venus will also join Jupiter in this area of your chart, which can bring everything from a romantic breakthrough and deeper closeness to someone who makes your connection feel tender and reciprocal.
However, once Venus enters Leo, your intimate affairs and emotional entanglements get hotter, messier and impossible to ignore. You could be craving honesty, physical closeness or proof that the connection means something. Warning: when Venus clashes with Pluto retrograde, this transit could expose jealousy, financial tension or control issues in a dynamic.
The moon will also peak in your sign on June 29, mirroring back your innermost feelings and longings.
Aquarius (Jan. 19-Feb. 18)

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You may be the cerebral type, but your heart wants what it wants, Aquarius.
The month begins with Mercury in Cancer, bringing softness, empathy and vulnerability to your day-to-day life, whether through self-care routines or small gestures reminding you that sometimes it’s the little things. Venus will join forces with Jupiter in this area of your chart, making your cute co-worker’s help or genuine support surprisingly seductive.
Once Venus enters Leo, however, the cosmos turns up the charm in your relationship sector, bringing attention, passion and mutual adoration. Still, the highs always come with some lows, and Venus’ opposition to Pluto retrograde in your sign on June 17 intensifies attractions, while also putting a spotlight on your shadow, especially where you’re resisting being fully seen.
The good news? Leave it to Mars in Gemini to charge up your love life with playful banter, curious encounters and intellectual chemistry. Lastly, let the full moon in Capricorn liberate you from emotional baggage.
Pisces (Feb. 18-March 20)

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This month’s astro-weather tugs on your heartstrings, bringing romance back into your world in a significant way, Pisces.
Kicking off with Mercury entering Cancer, which opens the door to flirtatious encounters and butterflies while texting your crush, you could find that you’re feeling alive again. This is especially true once Venus meets with your traditional ruler, Jupiter, in this area of your chart, bringing one of the sweetest and heartfelt moments of the season.
If you’re dating or catching feelings, open your heart and let yourself be pursued. Once Venus enters Leo, all of that romantic momentum moves towards your daily duties and self-care routines. If you’re crushing on someone at work, this turns up the heat, but Venus’ opposition to Pluto retrograde could simultaneously reveal hidden fears or clandestine attractions you can’t quite explain. Don’t indulge the forbidden fruit.
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