The Brutal Truth You Need To Hear About Love, Based On Your Zodiac + Tarot

ARIES

Your Card: Knight of Pentacles, reversed

You shouldn’t stop romancing your partner just because you’ve settled in and become comfortable with each other. What thrills you the most about any relationship is that initial chase, which isn’t to say you lose interest in your significant other, but allow the spark to go out of your relationship when the newness wears off. For someone so adventurous, you could be putting more effort into inviting excitement and spontaneity into your connection.

TAURUS

Your Card: Four of Wands, reversed

You sure do pick the wrong partners for someone who craves emotional security and long-term stability. Stop wasting your time on those unsure about what they want. You’re so stubborn that you keep trying to win them over and change their mind. If they’re hesitant about a higher level of commitment now, what does that tell you? Even if things were to progress, you’ll never be certain where you stand with them.

GEMINI

Your Card: Justice

Instead of seeking a whirlwind of excitement in romance, what you need is someone who will invite more balance and harmony into your life. Stop going for those who disturb your peace. You need to get completely honest with yourself about what you want in a partner—what you deserve. Thrills and sexual chemistry are fleeting, you need more to build something lasting. Stop giving your energy to those who don’t truly deserve it.

CANCER

Your Card: The Moon, reversed

You need to commit yourself to your own personal and inner growth before you dedicate yourself wholeheartedly to someone and build a life with them. Heal your emotional wounds and any lingering traumas from past relationships, so that your next one may thrive. Face it, Cancer, you haven’t had the healthiest of relationships. The last thing you want is any fears, anxieties, or ghosts from the past ruining a really beautiful thing when you find it.

LEO

Your Card: The Chariot

You need to let go of the past, whether or not you can admit that you’re still holding on to it. You’re still carrying resentment, anger, or heartache from an old relationship that left a huge impact on you. Until you process any lingering emotions, you won’t truly be open to taking a chance on new love. How can you start moving forward, Leo?

VIRGO

Your Card: Queen of Wands

Because you are so giving, you tend to overextend yourself in relationships. A lot of the time, you get involved in romantic partnerships that aren’t equal. You do all the emotional, domestic, and sometimes even financial heavy lifting. At times, you take on a parental role. You need to be more vocal and assertive when it comes to expressing your wants and needs. Set boundaries and enforce them, Virgo.

LIBRA

Your Card: Knight of Swords, reversed

You have an affinity for falling in love with bullies who take advantage of your love. So deeply you value harmony in relationships, that you often stay silent to keep the peace, sacrificing your own needs to keep the other person happy. They bend you to see how far you can go without breaking, You rationalize away their mistreatment, hanging on to how things were at the beginning. You deserve someone who will give you the world and provide you with the emotional security you need, Libra.

SCORPIO

Your Card: Seven of Pentacles, reversed

Because you love so deeply, you’ve known profound heartache. It has left you guarded and a little bit jaded, Scorpio. It’s hard for you to trust and open up, but even when you do, you constantly expect the worst from others. You can’t let yourself enjoy romance or truly be happy, because you’re constantly waiting for the other shoe to drop. You need to stop letting your past control your present and have a little more faith when you fall in love.

SAGITTARIUS

Your Card: Eight of Wands

You tend to get wrapped up in the excitement that comes at the beginning of every relationship. You’re so taken with that initial intensity, but as things begin to settle and the newness begins to wear off, you start taking your partner a bit for granted. You need to work harder to keep that fire going and deepen the connection with your beloved.

CAPRICORN

Your Card: Ace of Pentacles, reversed

Like everything in life, when it comes to love, you have a list of boxes to tick off with all the criteria for your ideal partner. You keep going for people who look good on paper, but how has that been working out for you, Capricorn? Give someone completely unexpected a shot. Take a risk and try going for someone different than you normally would.

AQUARIUS

Your Card: Ten of Wands, reversed

It’s not that you’re a bad partner, it’s just that you require a lot of space and freedom. Often, this can make your partner feel like they’re the ones placing all the effort into the relationship and like their needs aren’t being met. You can have the alone time you need, while also making your beloved feel like a priority. Do more to reassure them and show them how much they mean to you.

PISCES

Your Card: The Fool, reversed

The reversal of The Fool rightly calls you out for your rose-colored glasses. You’re a dreamer, hopeful, and bright-eyed by nature. You believe in people’s best intentions, even when they show you otherwise, and it often leaves you heartbroken. Be cautious, Pisces. Make them work for your trust. Be careful not to get swept up in the fantasy at the beginning and tread lightly before becoming emotionally attached.