Stay Humble This Valentine‘s Day
Hang on to your balaclava—and keep it handy, in case you need to make a quick getaway from a bad date. Like a random handful of candy hearts that you shook out of a box, Valentine’s Day 2025 is serving up a complex mix of messages from the stars. If we were to translate the February 14 sky into confectionary sayings, they would look like something like this:
Sun in Aquarius: GOOD TIMES
Moon in Virgo: IGOTU BABE
Mercury in Pisces: SWEET TALK
Venus in Aries: UR HOT
Mars retrograde in Cancer: COME HOME
Yes, these are the “personal planets” chiming in, as we call the above lineup in astro-speak. These heavenly bodies move quickly through the zodiac, changing signs every couple days or months, keeping us on our toes. They shape the ever-changing ways we human beings love, lust, and generally interact with each other—all crucial checkpoints for mapping out your V-Day plans. Let’s dissect these, shall we?
Sun in Aquarius: GOOD TIMES
Let’s get this out of the way quickly. The sun, which creates the overall energy of the day, is always in Aquarius on February 14, which we personally consider an astrological scheduling error. Aquarius is cool, friendly, and ultra-chill. More of a “universal love” mood than an achingly intimate one. If only St. Valentine could have rescheduled for Pisces season, which begins a mere four days later on February 18. This can explain why plans that should make your heart skip a beat can feel a tad cringe once V-Day rolls around. The message here: Lighten up, and don’t try too hard. We’ve seen enough engagement rings served in tiramisu to last us a lifetime.
Moon in Virgo: IGOTU BABE
Relaxed as the Aquarius sun might be, this is not the V-Day to just wing it. The moon—our emotional barometer—will be in detail-obsessed Virgo this February 14, which could put everyone’s desire to please into overdrive. If you haven’t booked the tickets or made a reservation by now, snap to it! No one wants to be shivering outside a restaurant waiting for a table in the middle of February. The good news is: You don’t have to overdo things with a 10-part itinerary. Virgo loves a well-researched plan, but also a simpler one. Going out for an incredible dinner or meeting up for a life-changing show could be enough pre-gaming to get you in the mood to head home. What’s most important here is showing that you’ve paid attention to your date’s preferences—or spelled out yours, so that they have the chance to completely win with you.
Mercury in Pisces: SWEET TALK
Mercury, which directs communication, slips into dreamy, poetic Pisces on Valentine’s Day itself, making everything that comes out of your mouth sound SZA-sweet. Conversational boundaries will be porous, making it easy for people to open up and get vulnerable in ways that might feel like oversharing under other skies. Without actually intending to, you could soft-launch a relationship in one discussion. But are you prepared to back up your proclamations? Follow-through could be challenging during this Mercury cycle, which lingers on until March 2.
Venus in Aries: UR HOT
Here’s where things get spicy. Venus, the planet of seduction, will be in Aries, bringing more kick and flare than Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Celine jeans. Love can go full speed under this transit, which began on February 4 and is already in motion. If you find yourself booking a last-minute flight to Rome or leaving an anti-Valentine’s soirée early for a wild night with an f-boy, yeah, that’s Venus in Aries. Nothing wrong with going full Sex and the City-era Carrie Bradshaw here. Just know that anything involving intensity and impulse could be fleeting. Do it for the thrills.
Mars retrograde in Cancer: COME HOME
There’s some chop on the emotion ocean this V-Day. Feisty Mars, the planet that churns up our lust, has been in a watered-down retrograde since December 6 and won’t be back on track until February 23. Further flooding us with complications, Mars has been backing up through domestic Cancer since January 6, amplifying sensitivities and anxiety. You might simply feel like staying in and turning up the heat at home base. Old feelings could arise, including resentment. Careful not to start pulling out receipts, which is certain to ruin that carefully prepared dinner. Lean into nostalgia instead, focusing on the good times you’ve shared. A weekend away at your favorite place might be the soothing salve your bond needs right now.
Stay humble and nimble this Valentine’s Day. We are all going to be moving through so many emotional spaces, sometimes within the span of an hour. A little tip for keeping things in a positive flow? Try not to be too reactive. If something goes off script (and it will), you can respond by asking info-gathering questions instead of demanding to talk to the manager.
Think of the night (or weekend!) as a celebration that you are co-creating with the universe. Pivoting parts of your plan could lead you to an even more thrilling option that St. Valentine has in store.
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