Aries—You're riding high with lots of romantic energy to burn, thanks to fiery mars in your sign between now and late June. It’s as if nothing can deter you from finding Mr. or Miss Right. Sparks fly between you and a co-worker in June, but the real fireworks explode near the fourth of July, helping you both reveal your intimate, true feelings. If you meet a Sag, Leo or Aquarius, it's the real thing. Cancer or Capricorn? Consider it nothing more than a summer fling! Married Rams will find less stress on the home front this summer. You're actually working on the same page for a while. Enjoy the late summer when most of the harsher aspects have subsided, astrologically speaking, and you're back to your old selves again.
Taurus—Ruled by the planet Venus, it's no wonder everyone finds you so charming. And never more so than in the summer, your favorite time of the year. In July you'll be the first to apologize after a mars transit has your lover up in arms. Your logical down to earth advice helps you to find a common, middle ground. If you're single, the stars say you'll meet a gorgeous new love at the beginning of summer. However, it may take you weeks to get something going. Somebody's gotta get this party started! Normally, you take things a bit slow in the game of love, but you shouldn't, especially around the new moon in July.
Gemini—Take a chance on romance this June and you won't be disappointed. The full moon around the 1st highlights love and commitment. In fact, many of you could be planning on walking down the aisle or at least putting your heart on the line. You could easily catch the eye of several admirers. Who says you have to choose? If you're already attached, you may have big plans for your summer vacation but your partner does too. And guess what? They don't all coincide with your plans. Better sit down and talk about it now to avoid arguments later.
Cancer—May's full moon stirs your creative juices and a strong desire to find true love. Cupid's in your corner then because of a lovely Venus transit but you'll have to do your share too. Take a shot on romance and invite the object of your affections to dinner. You won't be disappointed when the relationship moves fast forward by the end of June (when the full moon in your opposite sign) promises to make your dreams come true. Married Crabs have the opportunity to strengthen the binds that tie and indulge in some very romantic getaways over the 4th of July.
Leo—Nothing has come easy for you this past year and this also includes your relationships, but expect things to ease up by summer's end thanks to Taskmaster Saturn leaving your sign. In fact, you'll get a big reward from the universe for all of your hard work and perseverance. Expect this summer to be filled with more fun and romance than you've had in a long time. You could meet a soul mate or at the very least, will make a new friend with similar interests. While you're away on vacation, it may be easy to find romance too. But before you go wearing your heart on your sleeve, understand it could be short lived unless you make a point to stay in touch.
Virgo—Early summer is slow for romance, but by July 5th everything changes as Venus enters your sign. You look extra gorgeous then and for the following three weeks. So naturally you can expect to attract a lot of welcome attention. Many Virgos have already made changes in their relationships. But for those of you still deciding whether you want to hang in there or move on, you can be rest assured that by summer's end you'll know exactly what direction you are headed in and can make a solid decision. Attached Virgos receive more appreciation from their partners this summer and that's always a nice thing.
Libra—It won’t be hard to find the girl or the guy of your dreams this summer. You'll probably run dab smack right into him! Keep your eyes open; your new lover could be closer than you imagined. Married Libra may find that money troubles interfere with a happy home life. Set financial differences aside and agree to meet in the middle. Libra doesn’t like to fight, but will, for what they truly believe in. Work matters may also interfere with keeping the home fires burning. You’ve got your work cut out for you, but you can handle it.
Scorpio—All work and no play makes you hard to live with. So Scorpio must do a balancing act. If single, you can expect to find "The One" or at least the ”Right One for Now" when you let your hair down and leave work at the office. Don’t be surprised if an ex calls you out of the blue. With Venus in your 9th house by transit this May, you could meet an interesting guy or girl while traveling. By July, a friend reveals their true feelings for you. Even attached Scorpio may place too much focus and energy at work this summer due to Saturn visiting their career sector. Balance will be the key to a happier love life.
Sagittarius—An unexpected party invitation comes your way that you may not think much of. But wait! You should definitely consider attending because you could meet someone very special. Especially if the event falls between May 22 and June 21, or sometime in early August. You may feel a strong connection to a sexy stranger who's also on the guest list. Some married Archers are considering a change or expansion on the home front. It's the perfect time to do so, especially after July 10 when mercury is direct.
Capricorn—With Venus opposite your sign in May and the sun transiting your house of relationships in late June and most of July, you are truly coming into a romantic period. Whether you're single or attached, you're advised to make the most of the months ahead in the game of love. If you find your current partner and you are at odds and will not be able to continue onward, then it may very well be in your best interest to break ties now. After all, you can pick up the pieces easier and are more apt to meet a new love sooner than later. On the other hand, if you have been having troubles and truly want to work on them, this is the perfect summer to work through almost anything.
Aquarius—Hang in there! Only a few more months and you will be rid of the most troubling romantic periods in years! You have been in a 2.3 year Saturn cycle that has no doubt brought you many lessons, and perhaps a few heartaches, in love. But this aspect will lift around September and won’t be back for almost 30 years. If you are hanging onto a relationship and hoping that it will improve, it could after September. If it is truly not meant to be, the relationship will be over by then and someone new will waltz into your life. There is a big reward coming by summer’s end for all of your hard work. The frustrations and disappointments will be a thing of the past.
Pisces—Better get all of your ducks in a row this summer. Beginning in September, Pisces will enter a 2.9 year cycle that could spell trouble for their most intimate relationships. If you are happy and in love, that relationship will not likely end but will be met with a few challenges that in turn could actually strengthen the bond between you two. If you have known for a while that your relationship is doomed, then the beginning of the end starts September 2nd. If you wish to clear up a few things, do so now so those issues don’t become BIG problems after September. Forewarned is forearmed. Single Pisces can meet a new love. Attached Pisces will need to work on keeping the home fires burning.
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Maria Shaw (Michigan) is a professional astrologer, intuitive, and author. She is the host of the bi-monthly radio show, “Affairs of the Heart,”on Citadel's WIOG 102.5FM in Michigan and has appeared on such shows as VH-1 All Access: Serial Daters, TV Guide Channel, and the FOX reality show, Mr. Personality. A regular contributor to various New Age publications, Ms. Shaw currently writes monthly astrology columns for Soap Opera Digest and Tiger Beat magazines and is the sex and love columnist for Complete Woman . She is the author of two recently published teen books, Maria Shaw's Star Gazer and Maria Shaw's Book of Love. Her next book , Soul Mates and Hot Dates will be released in August 2005. 
