Valentine’s Day. Notorious for its inherent juxtaposition: Americans set aside this auspicious day to celebrate love, while the week leading up to it is riddled with some of the highest rates of breakups, including the infamous Red Tuesday (a.k.a. the Tuesday before Valentine’s Day and the most common 24-hour period for breakups). But fear not: your trusty oracle and self-declared astrologer is here to read your fate in the stars! Who knows, maybe this year, the stars will finally align in your favor …
Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)
Love? Is that real? Is it really worth it in high school? You’re always prioritizing your head over your heart, always seeing facts over feelings. And while I know you don’t buy into all those overused tropes in cringey romcoms and questionable romance novels, a beautiful, comfortable slow burn is on your 2026 bucket list. You just don’t know it yet.
Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
My favorite hopeless romantic, always here to make Valentine’s Day more interesting. Before you go searching for your new special someone, let go of all of the messy situationships, toxic relationships, and crushing disappointment. Cry in a corner, punch a few pillows, rant to a friend; do anything you need to cut the thorns out of your life. Then, let your dreams run wild.
Aries (March 21 – April 19)
As always, this February will be a chaotic month for you. Chaotic, as in the flames of romance rekindling, sparks flying, extremely intense feelings, a tad too much PDA, and … a passionate ending? Get out your speakers, Swifties. This will be the perfect month to scream with and cry to her poetic lyricism.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
You, my friend, just need a (very, very large) push away from your pile of books to find love. But knowing you, chances are that’s not going to happen. So, unless you’re willing to do a complete one-eighty on your life, keep doing what you’re doing. After all, there’s always next year!
Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
I really hate to burst your bubble, but love just isn’t in the stars for you this year. Take this year to reflect and work on yourself, because although spontaneity could be a good thing in real life, it certainly isn’t in a healthy relationship. Expand your horizons, really get to know the people around you (not just on the surface), and try your luck again next year.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
You’ve probably spent the last year observing your peers, picking up little things like body language, tone, and mood. Every little gesture and facial expression has weighed down on you, and it’s really starting to get to your head. Perpetually nervous? Chronically overthinking? I’ve got a great solution for you! Just go for it: slide into their DMs, ask them out, or even just make an effort to smile at or talk to them in the hallway. The baby steps will bring you to the endgame.
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
It seems like someone from your past is still hovering around you … It’s now or never: Will they forever become “the one who got away,” or can they be more?
Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
Valentine’s Day? Pshh, that’s just a holiday for lovesick puppies to buy chocolates and flowers in an attempt to make up for all their mistakes from the past year. I know you don’t believe in the holiday spirit, but unfortunately for you, love isn’t something you can just run away from. You know that one person you’ve always admired from afar? Well, the stars say that something special is in store for you guys this year.
Libra (September 23 – October 22)
Love is a beautiful thing, but sometimes, you forget it can also be a double-edged sword. If somebody doesn’t feel right, but you’re chasing them around trying to “make it work,” that relationship is a ticking time bomb. Perfect fairytale endings take time to craft, so for now, save yourself the heartbreak and just go with the flow.
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
You don’t need Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, or any other silly social media to find love! And don’t get me started on those obsolete dating apps. I don’t like to speak in riddles, so I’m telling you now that Lakeside’s invisible device policy will indirectly be the best thing that’s happened to you this year. Eye contact for the win!
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
Love is in the air … just not around you specifically. This year, you’ll be thrust into a world of heartfelt love songs and crash-out breakup songs from your friends, as well as a sprinkle of tears and a gallon of tea. Buckle up, you’re going to be thriving on gossip for the next couple of months! But still, keep your eyes peeled for someone you find a connection with; while the path ahead of you is a long one, you’re sure to find someone one day.
Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)
Hmm … it seems like you’ve got a lot in store for you this year! But to see all these amazing things unfold, you’ve got to open your eyes. Get your head out of your math textbook, look around, and embrace the people around you. Because “the one” you’ve been looking for has always been right there under your nose.
