Valentine's Day 2022 Horoscope: Manage Your High Expectations
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his Valentine's Day’s energy puts your focus on commitment and opening up when it really counts. The Moon forms a major opposition to Pluto and Mercury in Capricorn, bringing deep emotional changes. The pressure of the Pluto—Mercury conjunction triggers stubborn disagreements that cause you to feel upset about not getting the day that you hoped for. Instead of allowing your moodiness to grow into something greater, open up about your feelings rather than burying them.
This Valentine’s Day, you will be challenged to let go of your attachments to having the perfect, Instagram-worthy day. Venus will conjunct Mars in Capricorn, bringing a focused, ambitious, and dominant energy that could cause you to come on too strong. You may be adding pressure on yourself and your relationship by trying to reach a specific standard to feel like your day was successful. Pay attention to when you are competing with others and question why you have such strong expectations about V-day.
Thankfully, Jupiter in Pisces will form a gentle sextile to Uranus in Taurus, bringing optimistic and cooperative energy. Despite the unmet expectations and initial upsets, this energy will encourage you to remain flexible and to keep an open mind. Minor spats don’t have to ruin your day. It’s within your power to choose to turn things around and still have a great day. In its essence, February 14 this year will bring important reminders that you don’t have to have the perfect day to validate your relationships. And the more that you hold onto an ideal, the more you will set yourself up for disappointment.
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Aries
Try not to cram too many activities and plans into Valentine’s day. By trying to achieve too much and reach a particular standard, you may put unnecessary pressure on yourself and your relationship. Amazing memories and relationship milestones don’t have to be reserved for one specific day. If you’re single, raising your self-esteem will bring exciting advancements in your life. Send the first text, meet new people, and have faith that you’ll meet the person of your dreams.
Taurus
This Valentine’s Day could be emotional, causing you to feel sensitive and stubborn if things don't go your way. You won’t prove any point by ending the evening early because you’re upset. Try to work through your stubbornness and remember that spending time with the people you care about is far more important than what you do together. Take the lead when it comes to planning, and don’t forget to reach out to your friends to show them some love as well.
Gemini
This Valentine’s Day will offer you the perfect opportunity to deepen your intimate connection with others. Lead the way and make your special person feel safe, loved, and seen in your presence. You might be better off taking the lead with planning and organizing to ensure that you feel just as excited as everyone else. If you or your partner are looking to go all out in celebrating your love, know that you don’t have to be lavish and glamorous to have a good day. Indulge, spoil yourself, and try not to spend beyond your means.
Cancer
Expect major milestones and commitments this Valentine’s Day, Cancer. If you aren’t already in a relationship, this week offers the perfect opportunity for you to attract another soulmate. You might have a clear picture of the person you want to be with, which could come across as idealistic to other people. Keep your standards high, but remember to allow other people to prove you wrong and blow your mind. If you have any friends who aren’t in relationships, they will really appreciate you telling them how much they mean to you.
Leo
This Valentine’s day may be tainted by memories of the past if you continue to allow them to hurt you. Your expectations could lead to disappointment if you expect people to show very specific grand, romantic gestures without you having to ask for them. Remember that Valentine’s Day should be about both partners equally; giving as much as you receive is a must. Whether you’re single or in a relationship, show others that you are both generous and grateful.
Virgo
Allow yourself to be spoiled by others this Valentine’s Day, and question why you feel awkward when other people do things for you. You deserve to be treated. Prepare for the people around you (partners or family and friends) to put additional pressure on you to get serious and settle down. You don’t have to jump into a relationship or plan to marry and have children just because it's what others would do. Follow your timeline and remember that you don’t have to explain yourself.
Libra
Consider how much of an influence your parent’s expectations and childhood perceptions have on your dating life and relationships. You might feel dissatisfied with where you are in your love life if you continue to hold yourself to societal standards and are too controlling over how your relationships unfold. This could bring uncomfortable shifts that ask you to let go of your expectations. If you’re single, spread love in your day-to-day life by complimenting strangers and your colleagues.
Scorpio
Uranus will be in your relationship sector this Valentine’s Day, bringing unexpected and exciting gestures from your loved ones. However, you may be on different pages when it comes to the future of your relationship and could make your partner feel pressured if you’re in deeper than they are. Enjoy the journey of dating and flirting without focusing on where things are going and how fast they’re getting there. Creative dates, music, art, and theatre will be most enjoyable for you (and your date) this V-day.
Sagittarius
You’ll be undergoing some major emotional shifts this Valentine’s day which could put pressure on your existing relationships and sense of self. It’s time to get serious about how healthy your partnerships are and whether they’re bringing out the best in you. If you find yourself unfocused and struggling to keep up with the business of day-to-day life because you’re too focused on trying to maintain your love life it might be time to do some re-evaluating. This Valentine’s Day will bring reminders that the love you’ve always sought can be found within yourself, so you shouldn’t be afraid to make hard decisions and treat yourself.
Capricorn
You may feel an instinctive pressure to do something this Valentine’s Day, even if you haven’t celebrated it in the past. This is the perfect year to do something different. Write a heartfelt card to someone or even a love letter to yourself, and do all of the things you’ve been waiting for someone else to do for you. If you’re single, it might be best to stay off of social media if you know you’ll spend the day scrolling through your feed wondering when you’ll have what others have.
Aquarius
Try not to overlook romantic and loving gestures just because they aren’t the typical roses and chocolates that you usually see this Valentine’s Day. If you’re hoping for a material offering and are disappointed to receive the key to your loved one's apartment instead, you may have gotten too caught up in the image of love day. Appreciate the things that your loved ones do for you all year round and give as much as you’d like to receive.
Pisces
You will find yourself naturally putting other people’s feelings and needs ahead of yours this Valentine’s Day, which could cause you to feel upset that other people haven’t prioritized your needs in the way that you’ve done for them. This is a great day to spend with your friends if you can take the initiative to set plans without secretly resenting the fact that other people couldn’t have offered first. You’ll have the best luck when you’re open about your feelings and adaptable to changes.
