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The upcoming year could be the peak of your love life -- or it could be the pits.
How to tell ahead of time?
Astrology can determines which Zodiac signs will see the planets lining up on track for you.
Venus is the planet of love, so the location of this nearby celestial body is the best way to determine your sign's passion possibilities.
Find your sign below to learn when love is most likely to blossom for you.
Valentine’s.Day.co.nz in association with NZCity Daily Horoscopes is proud to bring these special lover's horoscopes for 2026.
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Your Valentines Lovescopes for 2026
- ARIES -
 2026 is the year you stop chasing sparks and start choosing a partner who can actually stay. January begins with a restless, impatient mood that makes you crave quick proof of desire. If you are partnered, that impatience can show up as nitpicking or testing your partner’s loyalty. Do not play games. Say what you want without drama. If you are single, the first two weeks of January bring strong attraction with someone bold, but it will only last if there is emotional follow-through.
Between 12 and 28 February, the tone changes. A message from the past, a sudden apology, or a chance meeting forces you to decide whether you are reopening an old door or finally locking it. March through mid-April is about learning to pause before you pounce. Love improves when you stop reacting and start listening. A relationship conversation around 7–15 April is pivotal; it clarifies expectations about exclusivity, time, and respect.
From 10 May to 22 June, romance becomes more practical. Couples talk future plans, money, living arrangements, or what commitment actually means. Single Aries are most likely to meet a viable match through work, sport, or a shared mission around 18–31 May. This person may not chase you; they simply show up, consistently, which is exactly what your nervous system needs.
The major turning point runs from 5 July to 2 August. This is when relationships either level up or end cleanly. Expect decisive moments: moving in, engagement talks, defining the relationship, or an honest breakup that frees you. Do not drag out what you already know. Late August and September soften your approach and bring playfulness back, especially 3–20 September, when affection feels easy again.
October tests your communication under stress, particularly 8–18 October. Choose clarity over pride. By November and December, you are emotionally steadier and more selective. You will want love that feels calm, mutual, and grown-up. That is the real win of 2026: you learn that true passion lasts longer when it is built on trust, not adrenaline.
ARIES today
- TAURUS -
 2026 asks you to stop tolerating almost right love, Taurus. January starts with a quiet audit of your love life. You notice where effort is uneven and where you have been settling for comfort instead of connection. If you are partnered, small resentments surface if you keep them bottled up. If you are single, you become allergic to charm that is not backed by action.
From 5 to 24 February, behaviour tells the truth. Someone shows you whether they can be consistent, emotionally present, and respectful of your pace. Late February can also bring a reunion with an old flame, but only entertain it if the pattern has actually changed. March and April are steadier and sweeter. This is an excellent period to build trust, especially through simple routines: regular dates, clear communication, and reliability. A promising connection can begin between 20 March and 10 April, often through friends, community, or a familiar place you frequent.
May deepens intimacy. Conversations turn more vulnerable, and you may share fears about the future, money, or commitment. Do it. Your heart relaxes when you tell the truth. The commitment window is strongest from 12 June to 18 July. Couples discuss engagement, moving in, or shared finances. Single Taurus may meet someone ready for real partnership around 25 June to 6 July. Do not mistake calm for boredom; calm is your body recognising safety.
August can be emotionally prickly, especially 3–17 August, when external stress leaks into romance. Set boundaries and do not rescue people who refuse to meet you halfway. September and October restore warmth and sensuality. Plan romantic experiences that feel grounded: weekends away, cooking together, or slow mornings. From 9 to 28 October, love feels more secure and affectionate, and misunderstandings clear quickly if you address them early.
November brings long-term clarity. You see what is sustainable and what is not. By December, you feel emotionally settled and more confident in your ability to choose wisely. 2026 teaches you the difference between loyalty and self-abandonment. Stay loyal to love that shows up for you, not love you have to carry alone.
TAURUS today
- GEMINI -
 2026 upgrades your romantic life by forcing you to stop hiding behind banter, Gemini. January is socially busy and flirty, but emotionally scattered. You may enjoy attention while avoiding the one thing you secretly want: being truly known. If partnered, your partner may ask for more presence, not more words. If single, early January brings fun chemistry, yet it fades if you keep it light on purpose.
Between 10 and 23 February, a conversation exposes what is missing. You realise that mixed signals are not mysterious, they are information. Mid-March, especially 12–18 March, is a turning point. An honest talk, a confession, or a sudden choice shifts your romantic direction. This is when a connection can move from casual to committed, or from confusing to finished. April and May invite focus. Pick one path and give it real energy, or release it completely. Your love life improves fast when you stop multitasking your heart. If you are juggling options, beware of accidental triangles; they look like freedom but create anxiety. Choose the person who chooses you back, consistently, and you will feel your nervous system settle.
From 5 June to 10 July, commitment themes rise. Couples discuss trust, exclusivity, and whether the relationship has real depth. Single Geminis are likely to meet someone through learning, media, events, or friends of friends, particularly 20 June to 4 July. The attraction is mental first, but the emotional bond grows when you share your real fears and needs, not your polished version.
July through September is your most romantic stretch. Between 27 July and 22 August, affection flows easily and you feel braver about vulnerability. Plan dates that create memories, not just messages. September, especially 6–19 September, brings clarity about long-term potential. If something is not aligned, you will finally say it without guilt.
October tests communication under stress, but you can handle it if you slow down and listen. November and December feel steadier, warmer, and more sincere. By the end of 2026, you learn a powerful truth: depth does not trap you. It actually gives your freedom somewhere safe to land.
GEMINI today
- CANCER -
 2026 makes romance feel louder, deeper, and more consequential for you, Cancer. January heightens sensitivity and exposes where you have been tolerating emotional uncertainty. If partnered, you may crave reassurance and consistent affection every single day, not vague promises either. If single, you will feel less interested in casual dating and more drawn to emotional safety. Do not apologise for that. Your needs are not too much; they are simply specific.
From 6 to 26 February, a nurturing connection strengthens. Someone may show up for you in a practical way that melts your defences. A reunion with a past love is possible late February, but only revisit it if the behaviour is different, not just the words. March and April are about healing and boundaries. Between 9 and 17 April, a conversation clarifies what you expect in commitment, communication, and loyalty. This is the moment you stop hinting and start stating.
May brings emotional courage. You become willing to ask for what you want, even if the answer is not guaranteed. From 12 June to 8 July, romance grows through shared routines and shared responsibility. Couples may talk moving in, family decisions, or long-term security. Single Cancers are likely to meet someone through friends, family networks, or community gatherings around 22 June to 5 July. This connection feels gentle at first, then surprisingly strong.
July and August are defining, especially during your birthday season. Between 18 July and 14 August, love demands truth. Engagement talks, relationship labels, or clean breakups happen now because you refuse to live in limbo. September softens everything and brings warmth back, particularly 3–21 September, when affection feels easy and playful again. Use it to reconnect, not to avoid issues.
October tests emotional triggers, especially 8–19 October. Do not retreat into silence; say the thing kindly. By November and December, you feel more secure in your value. You choose love that feels calm, mutual, and protective of your heart. 2026 teaches you that vulnerability is not weakness. It is the doorway to the intimacy you have always deserved.
CANCER today
- LEO -
 2026 asks you to be loved for who you are, not for how well you perform, Leo. January starts with a quiet truth: attention is not intimacy. If partnered, you may feel sensitive to criticism and tempted to defend your pride. If single, you might attract admirers easily, yet feel oddly unsatisfied. The lesson early in the year is to let someone see the real you, including the parts that are not shiny.
From 4 to 22 February, romance becomes more direct. A partner wants honesty, or a new interest pushes you to be clearer about your intentions. March through May is your most magnetic season. Between 20 March and 12 April, dating opportunities spike, and couples can reignite passion through shared fun and affection. Late April, especially 24–30 April, is strong for starting something exciting. Just do not rush it purely because it feels good.
June is when love asks for maturity. Small issues become big if you avoid them. This is the month you learn to receive love without proof. Let compliments land. Let support count. If you keep raising the bar to test it, you exhaust the bond. The decisive window is 5 July to 6 August. During this period, relationships are defined. Some Leos step into commitment, engagement talks, or moving in together. Others end a connection that only works when everything is easy. Either outcome is a win, because you stop wasting your heart on uncertainty.
August brings warmth and confidence back. September, particularly 7–23 September, is sweet and stabilising. Affection becomes steady rather than dramatic, and you realise you prefer it that way. October tests communication under pressure, especially 9–18 October. Choose truth over theatrics. If you apologise, mean it. If you ask for change, be specific.
November and December close the year with emotional alignment. You attract partners who respect you, not just adore you. If you are partnered, you feel more secure because you have been real. 2026 teaches you a sharp lesson: the love that lasts is the love where you can relax, laugh, and be imperfect without fearing you will be discarded.
LEO today
- VIRGO -
 2026 improves your love life the moment you stop trying to manage it like a project, Virgo. January exposes where overthinking has been replacing emotional presence. If partnered, you may notice you have been correcting more than connecting. If single, you might screen people so hard that nobody gets a real chance. The invitation early in the year is to soften and let love be human.
From 8 to 26 February, romance becomes clearer. Someone’s consistency, or lack of it, is impossible to miss. March and April are strong for honest conversations and relationship upgrades. Between 10 and 18 April, you may define exclusivity, clarify boundaries, or address a recurring issue that has been quietly draining you. Speak directly, but keep your tone warm. Your words land harder than you think.
May brings steady affection. Love grows through routines: regular dates, shared errands, little acts of care. Single Virgos may meet a promising partner between 20 May and 9 June through work, health, or friends who value stability. This is not fireworks love. It is dependable love, and it calms you in the best way. You will still need attraction, but you learn that emotional safety is what makes attraction sustainable. If you are partnered, consider planning one romantic ritual each week, even if it is simple, so closeness does not get crowded out by chores.
The commitment window is strongest from 25 June to 28 July. Couples discuss engagement, moving in, or a clear plan for the next year. If a relationship is stuck, this period forces a decision. August can be emotionally sensitive, especially 6–16 August, when criticism or insecurity spikes. Do not nitpick. Ask for reassurance instead.
September and October restore warmth, sensuality, and ease. Between 9 and 24 September, you feel more confident about what you deserve. October, especially 11–21 October, helps you resolve misunderstandings quickly if you address them early. By November and December, your love life feels steadier, less anxious, and more mutual. 2026 teaches you that perfection is not the point. The point is to be chosen and to choose back, every day, with kindness.
VIRGO today
- LIBRA -
 2026 asks you to stop prioritising peace over truth in love, Libra. January begins with a subtle tension: you can feel where you have been smoothing things over to avoid conflict. If partnered, that creates distance. If single, it can keep you polite but unavailable. The first lesson is that honesty is not rude. It is respectful.
From 5 to 20 February, romance becomes more direct. Someone wants clarity about where they stand with you. March is lighter and more social, and it brings new options. Between 18 March and 6 April, you may meet a promising connection through friends, events, or online dating. Couples can use this period to bring back playfulness and romance, but only if you also address what has been unresolved.
May and June focus on balance and fairness. Who is giving more. Who is compromising more. Who is deciding. A key conversation window runs 9–17 June. If you avoid it, resentment grows. If you lean into it, intimacy deepens. July is a turning point. Between 7 and 29 July, relationships are defined, and you are asked to choose what you actually want, not what looks harmonious from the outside. Engagement talks, moving in, or honest endings are common now. This is where you stop negotiating away your standards for the sake of togetherness. Love improves when you treat your needs as real, not optional.
August and September restore warmth. From 24 August to 18 September, affection returns easily, and you feel more confident about your attractiveness and emotional value. Plan dates that feel beautiful and grounding: nature, music, shared meals, art, or slow weekends. October tests communication under stress, especially 10–22 October. Do not people-please your way into disappointment. Ask for what you need clearly.
November and December close the year with stronger boundaries and better choices. If you are single, late November is excellent for meeting someone emotionally mature. If partnered, you feel more secure because you have been honest. 2026 teaches you that true harmony is not silence. It is the feeling of being safe enough to be real.
LIBRA today
- SCORPIO -
 2026 is a relationship truth serum for you, Scorpio. January begins with emotional intensity and heightened intuition. You can sense what is real and what is performative, and you will not tolerate half-truths. If partnered, you may push for deeper honesty. If single, you may feel drawn to someone powerful, but you must watch for control disguised as chemistry.
From 6 to 24 February, trust is tested. Behaviour matters more than promises. Late February can bring a revealing conversation that changes your approach to a current connection. March, especially 10–22 March, is a turning point. Relationships either deepen into real intimacy or end because the foundation is shaky. Do not cling to potential. Choose what is proven.
April and May bring steadier warmth. Couples rebuild closeness through consistent affection, shared goals, and better communication. Single Scorpios are likely to meet a serious prospect between 28 April and 18 May through work, mutual friends, or shared interests that involve depth rather than small talk. This connection grows when you allow softness, not just strength.
The transformative window is 25 June to 9 August. This is when commitment, loyalty, and emotional merging themes peak. Engagements, moving in, defining the relationship, or deciding to separate happen here. July, particularly 12–26 July, may feel intense, but it delivers clarity you cannot unsee. August settles the dust and helps you trust your choices.
September and October are about repair and reassurance. Between 7 and 23 September, affection feels easier and more generous. If you are single, this is also a prime window for meeting someone who has done their emotional work, often in quieter spaces rather than loud social scenes. For couples, plan intentional time together, because closeness fades when you live side by side but stop truly connecting. October tests jealousy or old wounds, especially 11–20 October, so choose direct conversation over silent suspicion. By November and December, your love life feels more secure and emotionally aligned. 2026 teaches you that real power in love is not control. It is trust built through truth, consistency, and brave vulnerability.
SCORPIO today
- SAGITTARIUS -
 2026 teaches you that freedom in love is not the same as emotional distance, Sagittarius. January begins with a craving for excitement and novelty. If partnered, you may feel restless if the relationship has become routine. If single, you may flirt widely and keep your options open, but a part of you wants something real. Do not pretend you do not care. You do.
From 9 to 26 February, a connection asks for clarity. Someone wants to know whether you are serious, or your partner wants to know you are still choosing them. March and April bring opportunity for romance through travel, events, learning, or friends. Between 21 March and 14 April, new love can start quickly, but it will only last if you follow through consistently. Couples should plan shared adventures, because fun is your love language, and neglect shows up as boredom.
May and June deepen emotions. You may be surprised by how much you want real commitment, not just attraction. A key conversation window runs 10–19 June. Say what you want before your frustration leaks out sideways. From 4 July to 3 August, decisions crystallise. Relationships are defined, and you either step into commitment or admit the connection cannot meet your needs. Engagement talks, moving in, or honest breakups are common now, particularly 15–27 July.
August and September restore warmth and optimism. Between 22 August and 18 September, love feels lighter, more affectionate, and more playful. This is also a strong period for reconnection after conflict, as long as you address the real issue instead of joking it away. October tests reliability, especially 9–21 October. Show up when you say you will. That is what builds trust.
November and December close the year with emotional maturity. If you are single, late November is excellent for meeting someone who respects your independence while still offering steadiness. If partnered, you feel closer because you have been more honest. 2026 teaches you that commitment does not cage you. It gives your adventures a home base, and that can be surprisingly romantic too.
SAGITTARIUS today
- CAPRICORN -
 2026 strengthens your romantic life by pushing you to be emotionally present, not just dependable, Capricorn. January begins with an honest look at how you show love. Providing and protecting are good, but your partner also needs warmth, affection, and reassurance. If you are single, you may realise you have been choosing people who are convenient rather than compatible. That changes now.
From 6 to 22 February, love asks for clarity. A partner may want confirmation that they are a priority, or a new interest may test whether you can make space for romance. March and April are stabilising months. This is a strong period for building trust through consistency, shared routines, and direct communication. Between 11 and 19 April, a conversation about commitment, timelines, or future plans becomes pivotal. Be honest about what you can offer, and be equally honest about what you need. Small gestures matter this year, like planned dates, affectionate touch, and saying what you feel out loud.
May brings a warmer tone. Affection grows when you allow softness and playfulness, not just structure. Single Capricorns may meet a viable partner between 20 May and 12 June through work, mutual friends, or a practical setting such as study, training, or a shared project. This relationship develops slowly and steadily, which suits you, but you must still express interest clearly.
The commitment window peaks from 25 June to 2 August. Couples may discuss engagement, moving in, or combining finances. If a relationship is stuck, this period forces a decision, especially 14–28 July. August can be emotionally sensitive. Do not retreat into work when you feel vulnerable. Ask for connection instead. September restores stability and desire, particularly 8–24 September, when romance feels grounded and secure.
October tests communication under pressure, especially 10–21 October. Choose calm honesty over silence. By November and December, you feel more aligned with what love should look like for you: loyal, respectful, affectionate, and sustainable. 2026 teaches you that real commitment is not just building a life together. It is consistently choosing each other, even on the quiet days.
CAPRICORN today
- AQUARIUS -
 2026 grounds your love life in emotional reality, Aquarius. You still want freedom, but you also want someone who feels like home, and you cannot pretend otherwise. January begins with a push to clarify your standards. If partnered, your partner may ask for more emotional presence and fewer intellectual explanations. If single, you may attract exciting people, but you will quickly sense who is emotionally available and who is just interesting.
From 7 to 24 February, honesty matters. A relationship conversation forces you to define the connection, not just enjoy it. March and April are socially active and romantic. Between 16 March and 8 April, love can arrive through friends, community, online dating, or shared causes. This connection feels mentally stimulating, but it becomes real only if you allow vulnerability and consistency. Do not vanish when it gets deeper. Stay present.
May brings a reality check. You notice where you have been keeping emotional distance to feel safe. From 9 June to 14 July, commitment themes rise. Couples discuss future plans, loyalty, and whether the relationship is truly reciprocal. Single Aquarians may meet someone steady between 20 June and 6 July, often in ordinary settings rather than flashy ones. That is the point: stability is not boring, it is rare.
The turning point runs 15 July to 10 August. This is when emotional distance becomes a deal-breaker. You either step closer, or you let the connection go. August also brings chances to repair trust if you speak plainly, especially 22–30 August. September and October are warmer and more affectionate. Between 5 and 21 September, romance feels easier and more playful, and you can show love in your own style without feeling trapped.
October tests communication under stress, especially 11–22 October. Do not go cold. November and December close the year with deeper trust and emotional security. If you are single, late November is excellent for meeting someone who respects your independence and still offers commitment. 2026 teaches you that intimacy is not a loss of freedom. It is a choice to be known, and that choice can be powerful.
AQUARIUS today
- PISCES -
 2026 is a romance year that asks you to keep your heart open while keeping your feet on the ground, Pisces. January heightens sensitivity and intuition. You feel every shift in tone, and you can no longer pretend that vague affection is enough. If partnered, you may crave clearer reassurance and more consistent tenderness. If single, you are drawn to depth, but you must avoid falling for potential instead of reality.
From 8 to 26 February, emotional truth emerges. A conversation or moment of disappointment shows you what is sustainable. Mid-March, especially 11–19 March, is a turning point for love. You may define a relationship, end a confusing situation, or meet someone who feels calm rather than chaotic. April and May bring grounded romance. This is a good time to build trust slowly through regular contact, shared routines, and honest communication. Single Pisces may meet someone through friends, creative circles, or community events between 23 April and 14 May.
From 6 June to 12 July, boundaries become the love lesson. Love grows when you state your needs clearly and stop rescuing people who refuse to show up. Couples benefit from practical conversations about time, money, and mutual responsibility. The deepest intimacy window runs 18 July to 9 August. This is when commitment, living arrangements, or long-term plans can be discussed sincerely. If you have been waiting for proof, it arrives now, one way or another. August also brings a romantic softness, particularly 22–31 August, when affection feels easy and healing.
September restores emotional steadiness. Between 5 and 24 September, you feel more confident about what you deserve, and you stop accepting crumbs. October tests emotional triggers, especially 10–20 October. Do not retreat into fantasy or silence. Say what you feel, kindly and directly. November and December close the year with stronger self-respect and better choices. If you are single, late November is excellent for meeting someone emotionally mature. If partnered, you feel safer because you have been clearer. 2026 teaches you that romance is sweetest when it is mutual, consistent, and real.
PISCES today
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