Welcome to GLAMOUR’s lovescope for 2021. Our astrology writer Emma Howarth forecasts your love life for the year – whether you’re coupled up, looking for love or single and loving it, thank you very much – according to your star sign…
20 March–18 April
Friends first might well be your motto in 2021, but that doesn’t mean there’s no room for love in your life this year. Just don’t expect things to get off to a particularly amorous start! Manifest some love magic around the full moon on 28 January, though, and romance vibes could skyrocket by spring. There will be plenty of fun to be had this summer – think good times, tan lines and all the flirtation – but no major status changes, developments or drama until later in the year. On the whole, this is a healing year for you, Aries. You’ve finally worked out who you are and what you want and the approval of others no longer features on your priority list. It’s a pretty irresistible combo – as you may find out towards the end of October. Brace yourself for one hell of a love in.
- Loved up?
- It’s time to leave the past in the past and get real about where a relationship is headed. Truth and authenticity are your pathways to happiness this year. And if a bigger commitment is what you want, it could well come your way this summer.
- Looking?
- Patience might not be your strong suit but you’ll need to find some as the year begins. Enjoy the calm before the dating storm, Aries. Turn on the charm at the end of March and you’ll be the one in the driving seat this summer. Keep things light, focus on fun and you’ll get what you want by cuffing season.
- Not interested?
- Thanks to planetary action in your social eleventh house, this year is all about networking, connection and community for you. That doesn’t mean there’s no room for romance (you might even surprise yourself this summer!) but it does mean there are good vibes galore headed your way! Think friendship, think fun, think walking off into the sunset on your own terms. You’ve got this!
19 April–19 May
It’s doesn’t matter whether you’re in a relationship, on the hunt or happily single, self-love is where it’s at for Taurus in 2021. This is a year of positive change for you, a year where you switch things up in all areas of your life and learn to put yourself first. Think fresh starts, new energy and boldly going where you’ve secretly always wanted to go. And if you want someone else to come along for the ride, that shouldn’t be a problem. You might even find yourself fighting them off when your love planet ruler Venus takes a spin in your sign in late April. Ready for a summer of love? You’ve got it! A period of romantic calm awaits as autumn descends but things could seriously hot up by the end of the year.
- Loved up?
- Keep your eye on the prize – instead of on the admiring glances headed your way this summer – and your romantic situation should remain pretty stable in 2021. Indeed, make it through vacay season and you might even find yourself making a breakthrough when it comes to next steps or commitment. Ready to move in? Shake things up? Pop the question? It’s all happening in 2021 and you’re in charge.
- Looking?
- You’ve got it going on in 2021, Taurus, and everyone is going to want a piece of you. Your hot dates might have to be online-only at first but it won’t be long before you transition to IRL. Good times had this summer could turn into something deeper (and seriously intense) by the end of the year.
- Not interested?
- More interested in fun with friends and smashing it in your career? Step on up, Taurus. This is a breakthrough year where your work life is concerned! Expect success where you need it most and invitations galore this summer (hopefully not all on Zoom).
20 May–19 June
There’s a shake-it-up vibe to 2021 for Gemini and your love life is no exception. Don’t jump to any doom and gloom conclusions, though. You’re being called to expand your mind and your world view this year and any change is set to be a change for the better. You might need to buckle up this spring, though. An eclipse in your relationship sector could bring a breakthrough to the surface. Focus on what you want and your own future happiness in June and the path to true love may become clearer. There’s no shortage of romance in 2021 – just take some time to decide if that’s what you’re really looking for right now.
- Loved up?
- This could be a make-or-break year for your relationship – and that’s no bad thing. Perhaps it’s time that the tables turned? Perhaps you’ve been feeling undervalued for too long? Perhaps you’re the one who needs to step things up? Making a big decision – one way or the other – could be the best thing you do this year.
- Looking?
- To really find what you’re looking for, you’ll need to change your viewpoint. This could be a life-changing year for you, Gemini, but you’ll need to think big. What do you want more than anything? Get ready to grab it! A trip or a new course of study could lead you to the love of your life.
- Not interested?
- You might have to lock yourself away in a tower to avoid romance this year! Even then, it won’t be long before some suitor on a steed tries to clamber up your hair extensions. Go with the flow if you can bear it – there’s a lesson to be learned in 2021 that could change your future. Be ready to fall in love with life all over again, Gemini.
20 June–21 July
You’ll be breathing multiple sighs of relief this year, Cancer. Tough times in life and love pushed you to your limits in 2020 and you’re more than ready for some levity in 2021. Handily, that’s exactly what you’ll be getting. The juggle is over. The stress is over. The power struggle is over. And the romantic developments headed your way are the most exciting you’ve encountered in years. Draw a big red heart around June in your diary and get ready to bask in one hell of an afterglow.
- Loved up?
- This could be the big one! A relationship that moved to the next level in 2020 could change your life for good in 2021. Loved up crabs like a bit of solid ground and that’s what you’ll be walking on this year if you play your cards right. Think intimacy, romance and dreams come true.
- Looking?
- There are good vibes galore headed your way this year, Cancer. Be honest with yourself about what you really want out of life (and know it’s okay to admit that’s a relationship!) and keep your mind open. Love is in the air in June but someone you meet in November could really sweep you off your feet. This might be it!
- Not interested?
- Your friendship sector is on fire with fun, frolics and exciting new opportunities in 2021. Get in there, Cancer! That doesn’t mean you’ll be immune to having your head turned, though. What’s that they say about good things happening when you least expect it?
22 July–21 August
Love is in the air and then some for Leo in 2021. But that doesn’t mean it’s all romance, roses and getting what you want. There’s nothing you like more than a spell in the spotlight but you’re being called to share it this year (particularly in February) and maybe even let someone else shine for a change! Dig deep, Leo. Doings things differently could be your key to romantic success in 2021. Expect plenty of action in the first half of the year and, possibly, a make or break decision. Second chances, long-term goals and head-turning attractions could all feature.
Loved up…
A power struggle, challenge or disagreement at the beginning of the year could lead to the best kind of fresh start around the 11 February new moon. There’s a commitment vibe to 2021 that you’ll find very hard to escape, too. Is it time to make a big decision, Leo? Or take things to the next level? Or give someone a second chance?
- Loved up?
- A power struggle, challenge or disagreement at the beginning of the year could lead to the best kind of fresh start around the 11 February new moon. There’s a commitment vibe to 2021 that you’ll find very hard to escape, too. Is it time to make a big decision, Leo? Or take things to the next level? Or give someone a second chance?
- Looking?
- Your gregarious spirit and big-hearted charm means you’re never short of admirers and this year will be no exception. Expect action galore in May and June and some seriously good love vibes in October. Just try not to revert to type in a casual affair… this year is about stepping things up a notch, Leo.
- Not interested?
- A series of eclipses in your fun and friendship zones means good times won’t be restricted to romantic action in 2021. But if you’ve sworn off relationships, you might have to think again. Even if you’re just working out who you are and what you want, this is a year where you’re being called to consider the potential of partnership.
22 August–21 September
No one is better than you at making a decision and sticking with it, Virgo, and that’s exactly what you’ll be doing in 2021. Much of this determined vibe will likely to be directed at your work and wellbeing this year but there’s room for romance too. And you won’t have to wait long to get to the good bit. Your love life is looking lit in the first half of the year. Indeed, things might be better than they ever have been from mid-May through July. Get ready to dive on in! This is a year to build upon what you already have, whether that’s something serious, happily casual or just a big-time commitment to loving yourself.
- Loved up?
- Spoken for Virgos could find themselves in a dream come true situation in 2021. There’s a sense than this is the year to heal rifts, strengthen bonds and take your relationship the next level – whatever that means for you. It’s time to think bigger and better, Virgo – and 2021 is a rut free zone.
- Looking?
- It might be time to call off the search! Good times await you this summer, Virgo, with May, June and July primed for new connections, new romance and better than ever love vibes. And don’t look too hard – you might have already met them!
- Not interested?
- Feeling lighter? You should be. Saturn has ditched your romance sector for a spin in your health zone taking some of the pressure to find The One away with it. You’ve got a lot going on in your life this year, Virgo, and you might find you’re happier than ever to just be you.
22 September–21 October
Life in Libra world is on the up! Struggles you dealt with in 2020 will feel lighter and easier to resolve in 2021 – get ready for your happiest, most fulfilling year yet. There’s a go with the flow vibe in your love life this year and that classic Libran charm is set to soar off the scale. Be ready to experiment (with who you are and who you love), switch things up and find the kind of passion you’ve long dreamt of. You won’t have to wait long for things to kick off either – February and March are looking seriously hot. And a summer of love awaits you!
- Loved up?
- You could find yourself feeling happier than ever in a relationship this year, especially if you felt tied down in 2020. There’s an expansive, creative, good time vibe for Libra in 2021 but that doesn’t mean you can’t commit. In fact, this might be the ideal time to make a relationship more official. Just avoid any misunderstandings in October if you can.
- Looking?
- Put it this way, you won’t be the one doing the chasing in 2021. Options galore await you this year, Libra, especially if you’re seeking pleasure, intimacy and experimentation. Something casual could turn serious this year but only if it truly lights you up. This is a year to indulge yourself!
- Not interested?
- A passion project or creative pursuit could well become the love of your life this year! That doesn’t mean you’ll be able to avoid romance entirely, though! You’ve got it going on in 2021, Libra, and everyone is going to want a piece of you. Get them to form an orderly queue until you’re feeling the same.
22 October–20 November
Mysterious Scorpio thrives on romantic intensity but there’s a keep-it-real vibe to 2021 you could find hard to ignore. That doesn’t mean there’ll be no lost weekends beneath the sheets but it does mean you might need to think twice before blowing caution to the wind. Perhaps a relationship isn’t quite what it seems? Perhaps you need to build a stronger foundation before you dive on in? You’re being called to create security and stability for yourself this year and that doesn’t exclude your love life. Stand firm, Scorpio, but expect the unexpected.
- Loved up?
- If they’re the one for you, you’ll know about it in 2021. This could be the year you move in together, make it official or start/add to a family but – and it’s a big but – only if what you’ve got going on is really right. Good vibes abound from mid May to late July and you should be ending the year on a high.
- Looking?
- If you’ve got love on your mind, 2021 could get off to dreamy start. Go for something (or someone!) you want in January and you’ll most likely get it. This won’t be your only chance, either. There’s passion afoot in April and plenty of action headed your way in September. But a wake-up call that shows you what really matters could change your path before the end of the year.
- Not interested?
- This could be a shaky year for Scorpio lovers so no one ‘s going to blame you for wanting to sit it out. The stability and security you’re seeking in 2021 shouldn’t be too hard to come by, either. Start where you are, use what you have and don’t let anything get between you and a big dream.
21 November–20 December
Straight talking archers have no problem telling it like it is and this year is no exception. Your happiness in life and love in 2021 is very much tied up with your ability to communicate in a way that makes sense to others. There’s no point shouting into the void, Sag! It’s time to stand up, speak up and lead with truth in affairs of the heart. There are plenty of good times on the cards for you this year (late March and early April look particularly high vibe) and a summer of love could change your path for good.
- Loved up?
- If it doubt, talk it out could well become your motto this year! Even super loved-up archers could find themselves struggling to find a balance between commitment and freedom in 2021. If you’ve been pondering the possibility of therapy, now could be a really positive time to go for it. Brace yourself for a shake-up as summer arrives, too. An eclipse in your sign on 26 May sees you redefining who you are and a big decision about a relationship could follow in June.
- Looking?
- If someone’s going to win you over in 2021 they’ll have to talk straight to your heart. Sick of playing games? Or waiting around for someone else to make up their mind? It stops now, Sag! There’s plenty of romance in store for you in 2021 but you won’t be suffering any fools. Just don’t speak too soon during February and June’s mercury retrogrades.
- Not interested?
- Keep your eyes on a different kind of prize and it shouldn’t be too difficult for you to swerve love drama in 2021. You’ve got a mission this year, Sag – something you need to share with the world! The world is ready!
21 December–19 January
And breathe, Capricorn! Everything that was hard work (family and home issues in particular) in 2020 should become easier in 2021. Unfortunately this might not always apply to your love life. Love could get complicated this year but that doesn’t have to mean bad news. In fact, things might get off to a go-getting start thanks to Venus in your sign and fiery Mars in your romance zone. And there’s more where that came from. Just brace yourself for big news, change or even an illicit affair as 2021 hits its stride. Know that there’s calm among the chaos if you want to find it, though. Love looks lit for you in April and May and a tricky relationship could change for the better by November.
- Loved up?
- Ready to shake things up? Your relationship might be many things but it won’t be boring in 2021. Perhaps you’re ready to try something new? Live your life differently? Or take things to a new level of commitment and stability? It’s all possible this year as long as your approach makes fun and romance a priority.
- Looking?
- You may need to watch your step a little in 2021, Capricorn. You’ve got no shortage of admirers headed your way this year but not all of them have your best interests at heart. Try not to be swayed by drama, glamour or the thrill of a exciting secret – your future lies in something more solid.
- Not interested?
- You could be so happy basking in success and the spoils of a job well done you don’t give love a second thought in 2021. You may also be looking for closure on something that ended badly in 2020. Expect healing vibes to head your way at the end of May and a heart-warming turnaround by the end of the year.
20 January–18 February
This is a big year for you, Aquarius! Get ready to reap the rewards of changes you made or closure you sought in 2020, especially where love is concerned. And don’t be surprised to find yourself seriously in demand (socially and romantically). Just be prepared to get more than you bargained for in February when a tricky combination of attraction and mixed messages could prove explosive. Expansive Jupiter is in your sign until mid May (and again from the end of July) bringing opportunity galore your way. But it’s not all fun and frivolity. There’s a serious side to romance this year, too. Are you ready to step things up?
- Loved up?
- The purpose and connection you’ve been looking for in a relationship should come more naturally in 2021. This might mean making a bigger commitment. Or it might mean embracing change (especially in a family set-up or living situation). Either way, a fresh slate vibe in early June could kick start the shake-up you’ve been waiting for.
- Looking?
- You thrive on freedom and your independent spirit can sometimes become a stumbling block in relationships. Not so in 2021, Aquarius. The world is coming round to your way of thinking – and faster than you think. Someone who loves you enough to set you free could make life a lot more interesting this summer.
- Not interested?
- Online, offline and everything in between, your social life is on fire in 2021. And there will be no shortage of connection even if you do choose to give love a wide berth this year. Try not to write it off completely, though. Someone set to play a lead role in your future may need to appear on the scene before 2022.
19 February–19 March
Get ready to shine in 2021, Pisces. It’s time to leave the past where it belongs and step into a magical new future. This is a year of self-discovery for you – with no space for repeating old patterns or listening to limiting beliefs where your love life is concerned. It’s time you stepped up to the plate and started living life on your own terms, Pisces. Expect attention galore in March and a fresh start in May that could change your whole outlook on love. Who knew it could be this easy?
- Loved up?
- The first half of 2021 could see you getting real about where you stand in a relationship. If there’s an old pattern you need to break, break it. If you’re looking for a change, make it. Not every Piscean romance will make it to the summer intact but the one’s that do will go the distance.
- Looking?
- You’ll have no shortage of admirers in 2021, Pisces. And no shortage of romance, either. A connection made in March could become something special over the summer – just make sure you speak up for yourself when it counts! Someone who’s willing to allow you the space to shine might be set to play a much bigger role in your life.
- Not interested?
- This is a year of healing, adventure and fresh starts for you, Pisces. Give romance the swerve if that feels right but listen to your heart, too. If a past hurt is affecting your ability to connect in the here and now, it might be time to let it go.
Emma has used horoscope date ranges that correspond to the dates the sun enters each sign in 2021. This varies by a day or two from year to year (hence the myth of some people being on the cusp) so some years Pisces starts on 19, others on 18th February. So if you were born a Pisces, you’re still a Pisces even if the dates above are different.