By This Valentine’s Day, perhaps you plan to keep the Galentine’s Day fun going or you’ll be cozying up or hitting the town with your significant other. But no matter your agenda, the astrology of the heartfelt holiday can’t help but set a unique tone from year to year. Annually, you can count on Valentine’s Day to fall during Aquarius season, or the time of year when the confidence-boosting sun moves through the fixed air sign known for its futuristic, quirky point of view and penchant for prioritizing community and platonic bonds. But because all of the planets and luminaries (aka the sun and moon) move at different paces through the zodiac while connecting with your birth chart in different ways, every Valentine’s Day brings its own distinct opportunities and, yep, bumpy moments, too.
In 2025, Valentine’s Day falls on a Friday, which sets up a whole weekend you can fill with lovey-dovey — or, hey, even anti-Valentine’s Day — festivities. But even if you’re a bit of a skeptic when it comes to the holiday, Valentine’s Day astrology is setting the stage for a surge of romance and magic, given that Mercury, the planet of communication, will be moving into dreamy, escapist water sign Pisces on V-Day and on Saturday and Sunday, the moon will be in Libra, the cardinal air sign associated with the Seventh House of Partnership.
Here, how to make the most of the astrology of Valentine’s Day weekend based on your sign. Be sure to read both your sun and your rising sign if you know it. If you don’t, you can find it in your birth chart or by using this CafeAstrology calculator.
Aries
Although you tend to be direct and to-the-point, you might be feeling a bit more reserved and even secretive now, thanks to Mercury moving into your spirituality zone on Valentine’s Day. This celestial event could also inspire you to opt for restful, low-key, mindful plans with someone special, like a couples yoga class or a DIY spa day with your best friend. But whether you’re single or attached, you’ll find the most satisfaction from centering one-on-one time with one of your nearest and dearest, thanks to the moon moving through your partnership sector on Saturday and Sunday.
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Taurus
Planning a group date or party could be your best bet this Valentine’s Day, because Mercury, the planet of communication, shifts into your friendships zone, boosting your desire to nurture not only a romantic relationship, if you’re in one, but also your platonic bonds. Lively conversations with friends can lead to a fun, memorable time. And with the moon moving through your wellness and daily routine sector this weekend, you may be inspired to invite a loved one or your significant other along for a nature walk, picnic at your favorite park, or another activity that fires up your vitality.
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Gemini
Your ruling planet, messenger Mercury, moves into your career and public image zone on Valentine’s Day, making this a holiday on which you might be especially focused on your professional goals and deadlines. Sharing your game plans and aspirations with your significant other or someone special can have you feeling seen and recognized for your hard work and ambition, which can undoubtedly feel romantic. Just be sure to hit pause on your work to-dos, if you can, over the weekend, because the moon will be your romance and self-expression sector, amplifying the potential for lots of flirtation and spontaneous, fulfilling fun.
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Cancer
You’re usually perfectly happy to mark Valentine’s Day cozy at home with your love or a close friend, enjoying comfort food and your favorite romantic movies, but this year, you might feel restless and ready to shake things up, thanks to Mercury moving into your adventure sector on Friday. You may be inspired to try a new restaurant or even travel somewhere you’ve never been before. In short, exploring uncharted terrain with someone special feels like the best way to go now. Still, your ruler, the moon, will be in your home zone on Saturday and Sunday, so you might crave — and also benefit from — planting on the couch, baking, sleeping in and bonding with your nearest and dearest.
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Leo
Surface-level, going-through-the-motions experiences rarely appeal to you, but they’re the last thing you want this Valentine’s Day, given Mercury’s entrance into your intimacy zone. You’re eager to have deep, meaningful and possibly sexy bonding time with your significant other or someone special. wearing your heart on your sleeve won’t only be easier than usual — it’ll be especially empowering now. Plus, with the moon in your communication zone on Saturday and Sunday, trading notes on your dreams and ideas could stimulate your curiosity and even lead to learning something new.
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Virgo
Intellectually-stimulating conversations and dedicated one-on-one bonding time with someone special pretty much always appeal to you, but that’ll be the case even more than usual this Valentine’s Day, because your ruler, messenger Mercury, moves into your partnership sector on Friday. You’ll find that when connecting one-on-one, you can think more clearly and feel closer to someone special. For that reason, you might do well to celebrate at a chill local coffeehouse or brunch spot you both love. Then, with the moon moving through your self-worth sector on Saturday and Sunday, you’ll be more aware of what you want and deserve from your existing or potential partner. Sharing that can help you get even more in sync.
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Libra
On Valentine’s Day, Mercury’s move into your wellness zone could motivate you to tie your holiday celebration to a fitness class or another everyday routine that brings you joy and makes you feel revitalized, whether that’s taking your dog for a sunset stroll or hitting up a Pilates class. Researching and talking through your options with your significant other, loved one or dear friend can lead you to a thrilling, gratifying experience. With the moon in your sign on Saturday and Sunday, you’ll be extra in touch with your emotional needs, and speaking up can lay the groundwork for feeling more fulfilled.
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Scorpio
A surge of pleasure, fun, spontaneity and heartfelt magic is yours for the taking this Valentine’s Day, because messenger Mercury will be entering your self-expression and romance zone on Friday, setting a flirty, playful, creative tone. Forget about a hard and fast game plan with your love or a dear friend and see where the moment takes you. At the same time, expect to be especially tuned into your intuition, because on Saturday and Sunday, the moon will be in your spirituality sector, encouraging you to find time to nurture your mental and emotional well-being, perhaps alongside someone special.
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Sagittarius
Though satiating your wanderlust and broadening your horizons is your ideal action plan pretty much always, you could be surprised by your desire to lay low this Valentine’s Day, because messenger Mercury will kick off a stay in your home zone on Friday. In turn, staying in and staying cozy with your significant other or someone special might appeal more than usual. Exploring and discussing your emotional needs can also be particularly fruitful now, helping you connect on a deeper level to your nearest and dearest. Then, on Saturday and Sunday, you may enjoy linking up with your social circle, because the moon will be in your friendships zone.
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Capricorn
You could find you’re itching for a road trip or the opportunity to learn something new with your significant other, friends or family this Valentine’s Day, because on Friday, messenger Mercury moves into your communication and short-distance zone. Any opportunity to pick up new skills or make new friends is sure to bring you lots of joy. And with the moon in your public image zone on Saturday and Sunday, your mind could turn to your professional aspirations and how you’d most like to make your mark, and talking through the specifics of how you’ll do that with someone special can prove inspiring and motivating.
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Aquarius
On Valentine’s Day, messenger Mercury’s shift into your money and self-worth zone could fire you up to dream up new ways of bringing your skills to the table to boost your income. Brainstorming with your significant other or another loved one can turn something you’ve merely been musing about into a concrete plan. You might even be compelled to start soaking up knowledge, working with a mentor or planning travel related to your aspirations over the weekend, because the moon will be moving through your adventure sector. Enjoying this curious, wanderlust-fueled energy with someone you adore sets the stage for fireworks.
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Pisces
You already excel at opening up about what’s in your tender heart and detailing your most vivid, romantic dreams, but this Valentine’s Day, that skill will be highlighted, because Mercury moves into your sign and confidence sector. You can be more assertive, bold and confident when expressing your desires, thoughts and opinions. And on Saturday and Sunday, the moon’s trip through your intimacy sector could have you wanting to trade a lighthearted and festive vibe for a meaningful, even transformative one that leads to understanding yourself and a loved one on a deeper level.
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