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 canbe 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.

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 a Virgo Likes
Feeling secure. Personal cleanliness. Routines. Loyalty. Being pampered when down. Equality. Subtle displays of romance. Dedication. Being active.

What a 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.

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 empowering 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 a Capricorn Likes
Loyalty, Feeling secure, Financial/material stability, Ambitious mates, Feeling committed, Making long term relationship plans Dependability, Reliability, Perseverance

What a 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

TAURUS IN LOVE
April 20-May 20

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 hope that everything is all right. As partners they are homebodies and enjoy their surroundings and all things that 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
Jealousy, possessiveness, control, immobility, over-seriousness.

What an 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.

What an 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.

LEO IN LOVE
July 23-August 22

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 then 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 too 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 the! ir own i dentity 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
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
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. The less this natural moodiness will manifest in overt ways.

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 a Leo Likes
Feeling Pampered, Being noticed, Being appreciated, Being the boss, Dramatic unions, Mate with a love of life, Receiving gifts Socializing/parties

What a 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.

LIBRA IN LOVE
September 23-October 22

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 than their best friend. Libras are all around charming and good natured 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 w ant 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. They 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 a Libra Likes
Romance in all of its glory, Harmony, Beautiful things, Attention & admiration, Having people around, Intelligence, Creativity & imagination, Gentleness, Feeling supported.

What a 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.

You're extremely fussy and some people would say you're never happy, but that's not true. You tend to blame external stuff for your unhappiness - the walls arent painted the right colour or your chair's the wrong shape - but, deep down, you're quite an easily pleased creature. If you want to find true happiness in 2006, refuse to allow others to bully you into doing what they want, demanding that you sacrifice your own desires in the process. Understand that you can't please all the people all the time (something you've strived to do for too long now). Finally, you must stop believing that happiness is a destination: in 2006, make it the journey.

Mars empowers you from Feb 17, when you have the confidence to believe that you can do any job. A contrary Neptune in the work part of your chart advises you not to do anything rash - like walking out of a job before you have anything else lined up. You're more clear-headed in June , so if you can, take some time out then to have a long think about what you want from a career. You'll make an important choice on or around Aug 9 and this is when you finally close the door on your old working world. From that point on, you're free to do something new. Not something that others expect you to do, nor something you feel obliged to do. Those jobs just aren't you - but there's one out there that is. So go and find it!

You are ruled by Venus - the planet of beauty and love - which means you're obsessed with your health! You've tried almost every diet there is. That said, the simple things in life appeal to you so forget complicated diets. Instead, go for food you can find in the organic aisle of your supermarket (as if healthy virgos will go anywhere else!) You tend to be perfectionist so don't put too much pressure on yourself to meet your weight loss goals. It will come off, even if it takes a while.

A Leo's list of New Year's resolutions almost always includes a love life makeover. If you're single and miserable, you'll either learn to love it or get yourself a man/woman. If you're in a dead-end relationship, you'll end it or mend it. Whatever, you're in a very positive frame of mind and won't rest until things are the way you want them. When the planet of transformation, Pluto changes direction on March 29, you could find yourself in a totally new space, with a totally new lover. Neptune's backwards movement from May 22 until Oct 29, warns you against unwanted pregnancy. With this nebulous planet in this position you're liable to be forgetful, absentminded and self-indulgent. If you're not keen to start a family this year, take extra care with contraception. If you do want to be a parent, however, the planets are on your side! A romantic trip away - or a series of fun-filled nights - is forecast after Nov 24. Looks like Christmas may come early for you this year. Leo, enjoy!

You're pretty content with your work and there are no major indications you're going to switch careers. However you are intend on developing any special talents you have. A new start - though not necessarily a new job is to forecast from Apr 27; and some ideas on how to improve your effectiveness at work become apparent around May 5. You're pretty sharp at the best of times, but it comes to the attention of your bosses just how on the ball you are and, although this may not be rewarded or recognised in an obvious way, your hard work will be quietly appreciated and noted. If you miss out on a promotion this year, dont worry about it; you're destined for something better next year. In the meantime, keep up the hard work and dont think for a minute that no one's noticing!

You overspent at the end of 2005 and now you're having to pay. It's hard for you to work out ways to attract more cash, so why not start by trying to spend less instead? Do you really need another pair of Prada mules? (Yes, we know they're an "investment"; but try telling that to your bank manager...) Burying your head in your sandals may appear to be the easy option, but from Mar 14 you're forced to pay attention to your finances. You're a big spender and a great shopper; you're not so great; however at paying your credit card bills and knowing when the shopping has to stop. That's why when Jupiter changes direction in the 1st week of July, you're splashing out - on your home this time! But happiness rarely comes covered in velvet and its time you realise that. On the bright side, you could be one of those Leos who get wise around Sept and invests in property; if you do, work out your budget carefully, and you could be on the road to financial success.

You don't like to shout about this, but you really do need and crave security. Your happiness, uncharacteristically, comes in the form of bricks and mortar this year. Home is where the heart is and where your happiness lies. With your cat-like nature, you're an "out every night" type, but if your surroundings are just the way you want them to be, you'll find true happiness just lounging around the home, lying on the rug, purring with content...

Ruled by the sun you sure are one dominant fire sign. You're showy and love to impress, so your diet and exercise regime should be as exciting and flashy as possible so you dont get bored! You have high standards for yourself, so eating microwave meals doesnt suit you - you prefer to create your own gourmet concoctions. Try going on a diet with a friend so you can impress them with all the crazy dishes you come up with.

Endless, reckless spending and a massive overdraft. Draw up a budget amd work out how much you can splurge on clothes and furniture, then stick it to your fridge so you dont forget about it like you forgot about last month's credit card bill!

Being more grown-up and sensible. It happens to all of us, you know, so you may as well learn to like it!