Everything you need to know about the year’s incoming crushes, breakups and hookups, from astrologer Kimberly Peta Dewhirst of Star Sign Style.
March 21—April 19
If you’re single: What a fun time to be unattached! Dating will feel exciting this year — thanks to a surplus of hotties clamoring for your attention. Once Jupiter moves into Scorpio on October 11, your heart will open up to the idea of falling in lurrrrve, and a relationship might seem more appealing.
If you’re in a relationship: This is the year to take a magnifying glass to your relationship and give it a thorough assessment. Not having a blast? You’ll have the courage to make your feelings known — and break things off if the situation doesn’t improve. On the other hand, if you and your bae hit October 11 feeling strong, you’ll spend the rest of 2017 more committed than ever.
Your luckiest time of the year: February 4–June 5
Your most compatible signs: Leo, Sagittarius, Aquarius
Your least compatible signs: Cancer, Capricorn, Pisces
April 20—May 21
If you’re single: For the past two years, you’ve been reflecting on your life in a major way, really figuring out who you are. In 2017, you’ll put all that introspection to good use. Anyone you meet this year will have to pass a test before you let them into your heart. Do they make you happy? Do they share your values? Bring out the best in you? If so, green light, pass go, collect $200 — you’ve met your match.
If you’re in a relationship: This is the year to look closely at your relationship and ask yourself if it’s lighting you up or dragging you down. Pay special attention when Venus goes retrograde from March 4 to April 15 — issues beyond your control could flare up in a difficult way. The road ahead might be rough, but you’re strong. Remember that.
Your luckiest time of the year: June 6—July 4
Your most compatible signs: Virgo, Capricorn, Pisces, Scorpio
Your least compatible signs: Leo, Aquarius, Aries
May 22—June 21
If you’re single: Whether you’re hoping to spend 2017 chilling solo or playing the field, you’re not in the mood for anyone‘s crap this year. You’re on your A-game, so there’s no need to settle for an immature flake. If you do come down with a case of the heart-eyes, they’re for someone who’s respectful, responsible and mature — a total “meet the family” type who happens to adore you completely.
If you’re in a relationship: Your love forecast: sunny with zero chance of breakups. Amaze! This is the year you’ll really dive into your relationship and find a ~whole new level~ of love. If you’ve wanted to team up with bae to tackle a joint project (like organizing the prom limo together or saving up $$$ for a summer road trip), the stars have your back. Enjoy the adventure!
Your luckiest time of the year: July 5–July 31
Your most compatible signs: Libra, Aquarius, Aries, Sagittarius
Your least compatible signs: Virgo, Pisces, Taurus
June 22—July 22
If you’re single: Feel that? That’s Pluto hanging out in Capricorn — astro-speak for lighting up your love life! If you want to be in a relationship, that can easily happen this year, especially in November. Just one type to watch out for: overbearing duds who drain your energy. Take the time and get to know someone before committing to a relationship; you deserve a bae who makes you feel inspired and unstoppable!
If you’re in a relationship: Since Pluto is lighting up your relationship sector by moving through Capricorn, the connection you have with bae is about to get intense. If you’ve been teetering on the edge of confessing the L-word, take a deep breath: 2017 will be a hugely magical year for you.
Your luckiest time of the year: August 1–August 25
Your most compatible signs: Scorpio, Pisces, Taurus
Your least compatible signs: Libra, Aries, Gemini
July 23—August 22
If you’re single: More than ever, 2017 is when you’ll get serious about love — whether it’s love for a person (will you finally tell your best friend about your feelings?) or passion for a personal goal (maybe you’ll start that website you’ve been dreaming up forever?). In any event, this is the year when what you want becomes what you have.
If you’re in a relationship: After spinning your wheels in a flirtationship — as in, something is definitely going on, just without any actual definition — you could see a real commitment this year. Exciiiiiting. Just note that early in 2017, Venus will go retrograde in your ninth house, which controls travel and education. If you’re hitting the books extra-hard or going abroad, you and bae might have to work through some issues. Come end of summer, though, you’re in the clear!
Your luckiest time of the year: August 26–September 19
Your most compatible signs: Sagittarius, Aries, Gemini
Your least compatible signs: Scorpio, Taurus, Cancer
August 23—September 23
If you’re single: Jupiter is stomping around in your second house this year, which means you might feel kinda blue about your love prospects. Try not to let it get to you — you’re amazing, and this tough time is only temporary. A summer fling could very well blossom into a solid relationship by October.
If you’re in a relationship: During September and October, you’ll feel like the heroine of a romance novel — swooooon! And if at any time during the year you’re facing trust issues, it’s important to take a step back and look at the situation with a critical eye. Do you really think bae’s acting shady? Or are those fears coming from a place of self-doubt? If it’s the latter, channel your energies into a money-making endeavor — your bank account will be booming in 2017.
Your luckiest time of the year: September 20–October 13
Your most compatible signs: Capricorn, Taurus, Cancer
Your least compatible signs: Sagittarius, Gemini, Leo
September 24—October 23
If you’re single: Not gonna lie, if dating is something you care about this year, it could be tricky. Just when you work up the effort to make a move on your crush, they’ll transfer schools, or you’ll discover they already have a girlfriend, or something equally annoying. You’re ruled by Venus, so Venus Retrograde (beginning March 4) won’t be fun for you. But patience pays off: Once the planet goes direct on April 15, your luck will turn around.
If you’re in a relationship: The stars are spelling out something you already know — you’ve found someone truly incredible, maybe even the love of your life. Just one curveball: bae might get on your nerves when Venus goes retrograde from March 4 to April 15. They’ll run chronically late, or pick dumb fights, or flake on plans last-minute. Ugh. Keep your cool, and those issues will work themselves out when Venus goes direct on April 15.
Your luckiest time of the year: October 14–November 6
Your most compatible signs: Aquarius, Gemini, Leo
Your least compatible signs: Capricorn, Cancer, Virgo
October 24—November 22
If you’re single: Girl, what’s brewing? You’re planning some huge projects for October and beyond, so your energy is more focused on your dreams than on dating rn. That said, if you do happen to click with someone, it’ll be with a person you see on the regs: think the hottie in homeroom or the cute stranger you always seem to run into at the coffee shop.
If you’re in a relationship: This October, you’re going to go outside your comfort zone to do something amazing, like launch a crazy-successful YouTube channel or audition for the lead in the school play. Bae’s loyalty and support are more crucial than ever as you put yourself out there. If they don’t have your back, you don’t need them in your life.
Your luckiest time of the year: November 7–November 30
Your most compatible signs: Pisces, Cancer, Virgo
Your least compatible signs: Aquarius, Leo, Libra
November 23—December 21
If you’re single: Ever since September, your friend group has been flourishing. Now y’all are tighter than the Pretty Little Liars squad (espesh with no murder to worry about). With this crew, single life will never be boring. But confusion could strike around February 4, when you unexpectedly develop feelings for someone in the group (or the friend of a friend). By May 27, you’ll know for sure if your feelings are legit!
If you’re in a relationship: Your friends will play an important role in your life this year, leaving you with less time than usual for couple stuff. If bae becomes jealous of your plans for Girls’ Night, it’s OK stand up for yourself and your squad. Asserting yourself might actually help your relationship. And if doesn’t? You have a circle of amazing friends to support you through any rough patch.
Your luckiest time of the year: December 1–December 24
Your most compatible signs: Aries, Leo, Libra
Your least compatible signs: Pisces, Virgo, Scorpio
December 22—January 20
If you’re single: 2017 will be such a hectic year for you that you’ll hardly have time to stop and think about relationships. Instead, your year is shaping up be filled with a killer GPA, entrance to your first-choice college, and public recognition for your skills. But that doesn’t mean others won’t think about you. Your nonstop #winning means you’re bound to catch someone’s eye. Up to you whether those feelings are mutual!
If you’re in a relationship: This is your year, Capricorn. You certainly don’t need anyone by your side — you’re slaying the game all on your own, thank you very much. But you have to admit: Having someone who celebrates your many triumphs (from scoring a winning soccer goal to setting the curve for your hardest class’s final exam) is pretty sweet. All year long, bae can’t get over how lucky they are to have you in their life.
Your luckiest time of the year: December 25–December 31
Your most compatible signs: Taurus, Virgo, Scorpio
Your least compatible signs: Aries, Libra, Sagittarius
January 21—February 19
If you’re single: To borrow a line from Selena Gomez, you’re so sick of that same old love — AKA bored of the usual suspects you’ve been crushing on since preschool. With travel on the brain in 2017 thanks to Jupiter hanging out in your ninth house, sparks will fly between you and an international hottie (whether you study abroad or fall for the new foreign exchange student in town). Alternatively, you could enjoy a steamy vacation fling between July 5 and July 31.
If you’re in a relationship: This year will have you craving an adventure hardcore, since travel-focused Jupiter is in your ninth house. What are you waiting for? Try planning a road trip with bae. It’s the ultimate extended date that does double duty by fulfilling your wanderlust. If your friends want to crash and come with, don’t worry about them throwing off the romantic mood — they’ll actually make the trip even more fun!
Your luckiest time of the year: January 1–January 3
Your most compatible signs: Gemini, Libra, Sagittarius
Your least compatible signs: Taurus, Scorpio, Capricorn
February 20—March 20
If you’re single: You won’t be for long! Someone special is set to cross your path while you’re doing something for your resumé, like volunteering or working a summer internship. And it won’t just be a random make-out partner—this person is the real deal. You’ll see for certain on a school trip or a weekend getaway with your new bae in October or November.
If you’re in a relationship: Lucky you, Pisces. Possibly after working through some trust issues with bae, you are moving steadily into #relationshipgoals in 2017! Your year will feel like 365 Valentine’s Days in a row — minus the stomachache you’d get from eating so many heart-shaped chocolates. If you’re thinking about taking your relationship the next level (like staying together when you go off to separate colleges in the fall), your openness and honesty will get you there.
Your luckiest time of the year: January 3–February 3
Your most compatible signs: Cancer, Scorpio, Capricorn
Your least compatible signs: Gemini, Sagittarius, Aquarius