astro dating tips - 2/12

valentine's day is coming up and i thought it would be the perfect time to write up some relationship astrology content !! when it comes to applying these tips, knowing your person's venus and descendant signs are especially helpful. read more below:

ARIES:

1. be playful and remember to have a sense of humor - aries placements don't often like being around people who take themselves too seriously
2. show active interest in their interests - aries placements love feeling like their partners care about what they're into, even if their partners don't enjoy it much themselves
3. don't be reckless with your anger - while they like people who can stand up for themselves, aries placements find it very unattractive when others blow up easily / over insignificant things

TAURUS:

1. give them something that you've owned - taurus is the sign of possession and valuables, so taurus placements especially respond to being given things that their partner has used
2. buy food for them or make them a meal - taurus governs food so tauruses really enjoy being taken out on a nice dinner date, or simply just having their favorite meal ordered for them by their partners
3. embrace and kiss them often - taurus rules skin, the mouth, the senses, and pleasure, so it's good to regularly have that skin to skin contact with your taurus partners !!

GEMINI:

1. be verbal and a good listener - gemini is the sign of speech and conversation, so it's important to regularly ask them about what's going on in their lives !!
2. be willing to talk things out - gemini placements don't often like leaving conflicts unresolved when they occur. try to connect with them during times of disagreement rather than sweeping everything under the rug
3. give special attention to their hands - gemini governs the hands, fingers, and arms, so make sure you're giving those areas kisses, massages, verbal praise, etc.

CANCER:

1. remember to be sentimental - cancer governs nostalgia and familiarity, so don't disregard these intimate feelings when a cancer placement expresses them !!
2. be kind to children - cancer is the sign of infancy, so it's especially important to cancers that their partners are patient and caring with children
3. be empathetic with others - the moon (cancer's ruling planet) has to do with our moods and inner world; cancers can be prone to bouts of emotion simply because they need to get it off of their chests !! don't be judgmental and instead, empathize

LEO:

1. display confidence in yourself - leos enjoy being admired by their partners, but they also like when their partners admire themselves. having self-assuredness is attractive to the lion of the zodiac
2. make a big deal out of their birthday / other holidays - leos like knowing that their partners care about those special events. there's nothing a leo likes more than to be appreciated
3. be willing to show them off - leo has much to do with publicity and things that are very easily seen, so be unafraid to remind people who you come home to !!

VIRGO:

1. show that you care about punctuality - virgo is the sign of accuracy and precision, so try to arrive to your commitments on time when you're dealing with a virgo placement !!
2. be helpful to them - virgo also governs service and assistance, so it's important to remind virgos that you're there to support them in the ways they need it
3. be organized and hygienic - this is very necessary for virgo placements, as they often avoid people who don't tidy themselves and their environment regularly

LIBRA:

1. dress up a little bit for them - libra is ruled by the planet of beauty and cosmetics, so libra placements like seeing when people put more effort into their appearance around them
2. have a diplomatic approach to conflict - this is the sign of fairness and justice. consider multiple perspectives before rushing to a conclusion whenever you're working issues out with a libra !!
3. pamper them however you can - libra governs luxury and lavishness; it's important to them that their partners take care of their recreational and material needs

SCORPIO:

1. don't betray their privacy - scorpios take their secrets very seriously, so don't go blabbing about things they shared with you in confidence
2. try not to excessively pry - scorpios and 8H placements alike can become quite suspicious of others when they ask too many questions about them early on. allow this sign to reveal things to you naturally
3. give them space to have their own lives - mars is the traditional ruler of this sign. being that mars is the planet of autonomy and independence, scorpios appreciate a bit of distance in their relationships so they don't feel smothered

SAGITTARIUS:

1. try not to take things personally - sagittarians are known for being quite sarcastic and they like teasing the people they love. keeping up with this kind of banter is a great way to make your sagittarius happy
2. be honest and upfront - sagittarius is the sign of honesty and integrity !! they highly prefer to be around people who are straightforward and don't lie for the sake of saving another's feelings
3. search the world with them - jupiter (sadge's ruling planet) deals with foreign cultures, beliefs, languages, and long-distance travel. these placements are very fond of travelling and gathering wisdom from different groups of people, so show interest in doing this with them !!

CAPRICORN:

1. be responsible with your resources - capricorn rules maturity and responsibility, so don't waste your money or make senseless financial decisions around these placements
2. have clear goals for your life - being the exaltation of mars, capricorns are very ambitious and motivated !! they like surrounding themselves with people who have a strong sense of direction and enthusiasm for their own work
3. mention them in your life plans - since they are governed by saturn, the planet of construction and order, capricorns love knowing that their partners are building a future around them. remind these placements that they have a significant place in your future

AQUARIUS:

1. have an explorative mindset - aquarius is the sign of experimentation and discovery, so be willing to experience new things with these placements !!
2. remember to be a humble person - humility and selflessness are extremely valuable to aquarians. focus on channeling these qualities and don't have too big of a head around them
3. don't be overly possessive - aquarius governs socialization and networking. being able to have friendships without receiving jealousy from their partners is essential to them; encourage them to have a support system outside of you

PISCES:

1. make room for romantic gestures - pisces is the exaltation of venus, the planet of love and adoration !! pisces placements simply enjoy hearing that they are loved and that they are romantically interesting
2. don't blow off vulnerable moments - pisces governs sensitivity and emotional expression, so whenever your pisces tries to have a sensitive moment with you, take it seriously !!
3. be sure to take your photos - pisces is the sign of film and photography; they're particularly attached to the photos they have of their loved ones and enjoy looking over them often