Love Languages and Astrology: When You Get Caught Between the Moon and New York City
This Friday, January 10, 2020, we have a Lunar Eclipse in the loving, caring, emotional and sensitive sign of Cancer. This eclipse starts a six-month cycle in which we can really nurture ourselves and others. There’s never been a better time to connect. But how we connect is so very important: Each of us have our own love languages — or ways in which we want and need to be loved. Back in 1992, Gary Chapman’s book The Five Love Languages helped us define the five main ways we convey and experience love:
1.) Words of Affirmation
2.) Acts of Service
3.) Receiving Gifts
4.) Quality Time
5.) Physical Touch
Familiarizing ourselves with these love languages helps us understand how we can best love others. Additionally, understanding the different love languages and which ones we speak ourselves, can help us understand our own needs which helps get them met. If you’re not in relationship currently, knowing the love languages you understand will help you determine what you want to experience once you are in a relationship. This is particularly helpful in Law of Attraction work, as these languages can help you define the type of relationship that will make you most happy. By focusing on how you will feel when a particular love language is expressed, you’re better able to broadcast the love you want to receive to the universe.
The Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Cancer on Friday starts a six-month cycle in which we can really nurture ourselves and others. Surely, there’s more than five ways to love and be loved, but five really good ones are below. Read on to see how each sign is likely to want to experience love — i.e., the love languages they prefer. Check out your rising signs, too, if you know them!
Aries: The first sign of the zodiac wants someone to think the world of them, and everyone else can go to hell! That being said, Quality Time is likely one of their most preferred love languages: They’ll bask in being “Number 1,” as their mate showers them with the attention they desire. Additionally, since Aries is the child of zodiac, they love the high-as-a-kite feeling that comes from surprises — like those they can get with an unexpected gift! Thus, Receiving Gifts is one of the love languages Aries prefers. Aries aren’t particularly materialistic, so anything that’s sweet or even funny can really light them up!
Taurus: The bull of zodiac may sometimes come at you, but it’s really because they just want love and sometimes have trouble expressing that. Though not the greatest at communicating, they win hands down when it comes to being sensual and stable. In fact, that’s what Taurus wants: sensuality and stability. Taurus’ primary love language, therefore, is Physical Touch, as they believe in what they can actually experience with their senses. Receiving Gifts is also a love language Taurus speaks. The sign rules possessions, so a high quality item like Cartier bracelet, for instance, will go a long way.
Gemini: It’s probably no surprise that the chatterbox of the zodiac loves to hear Words of Affirmation. Like all air signs (the others being Libra and Aquarius) they thrive on clear communication. They often play over conversations in their heads, so make sure to fill up their brains with what will make their hearts melt. Gemini is also adventuresome like their counterpart Sagittarius, so they also love having Quality Time with their partner. Doing something fun and exciting around town will get their lights on!
Cancer: The most emotional and sensitive sign of the zodiac is often mothering everyone. But who’s mothering Cancer? That’s why Acts of Service is one of the sweetest ways you can express your love for the moon child. It doesn’t have to be anything extraordinary; something as simple as asking them if they need anything at the store when you’re on your way over can go a long way! And just like many mothers, Cancers are usually setting their loved ones up for success — cleaning the house for company, ironing clothes, etc., — so spending Quality Time with them is something they’ll appreciate a lot!
Leo: The royal of the zodiac is actually very intellectual for a fire sign (the other two being Aries and Sagittarius). They are thinkers, though they may not seem so! They too play over conversations in their heads, so Words of Affirmation will melt your lion or lioness. Make sure to let them know how magnificent you think they are, how much you appreciate them, etc. Another thing that will make these cats purr is Physical Touch. Ruling over “the House of Affection,” Leos need to feel doted upon. Whether you’re playing with their mane, holding hands, or making them feel physically amazing, honoring your Leo physically is sure to earn you points!
Virgo: Virgos were born during a time in which their parents weren’t getting along; that’s why they’re the workaholics of the zodiac: They’re constantly overcompensating when they need not do so! Still, it’s their over-compensatory nature that results in them being extremely good at serving their partners in practical ways. If you can provide Acts of Service for Virgo, you’ll make them feel amazing! Anything that’s practical, from helping them tidy up to reviewing their business plan, will make Virgo feel loved. Another thing about Virgo people don’t realize is that their bodies are extremely sensitive. Though at times this results in hypochondria or psychosomatic illness, it can also result in them feeling more amazing physically than the other signs of the zodiac! Thus, Physical Touch is a shortcut to their heart.
Libra: Like the other air signs of the zodiac (Gemini and Aquarius), Libra needs communication. Libra is perhaps even more communication dependent because few lovers are going to give them the assurance they give their partner. Therefore, Words of Affirmation are very important to Libra. For the lawyer of zodiac, anything you say or do can and will be used to love you! Quality Time is another surefire way to express your love to Libra. Because they make their partners so monumental in their lives, the balance is that their partners may at times take that for granted, opting to spend time with others — perhaps subconsciously trying to “win them over” when they know they have their Libra hook, line and sinker. Thus, spending quality time without them having to ask for it will get them even more head over heels.
Scorpio: When it comes to the sexiest sign of the zodiac, it should be no surprise that Scorpio wants nothing more than to give and receive pleasure. Scorpio does indeed have quite the sexual appetite, making Physical Touch perhaps their strongest love language. But besides sexual pleasure, Scorpio loves simple, innocent pleasures, too. Acts of Service, like taking care of something that usually falls on them, is a great way to show your love. So is Receiving Gifts unexpectedly — it can bring out their childlike excitement and they’ll be happy you thought of them. It doesn’t have to be extravagant at all: Scorpio would love anything that comes straight from the heart, like a flower you picked en route to their house or a sweet you know they’ll really enjoy.
Sagittarius: Sagittarius is associated with centaur which is half-man and half-horse — the latter indicative of their primal impulses. As such, the philosopher of the zodiac gets out of their heads by getting into their bodies, making Physical Touch a love language they appreciate. Additionally, this sign lives for adventure! Always wanting to expand their horizons, doing so with the one they love is everything, making Quality Time a top-tier love language for them. If not pleasing each other with mind-blowing adventures in the bedroom [!], you may opt to go on some mind-expanding venture with your Sagittarius, be it taking a trip to a foreign country, watching an eye-opening documentary, or seeing what havoc you two can wreak all around town!
Capricorn: The goat of the zodiac loves to climb to great heights. They love to achieve and rarely feel satisfied. With so much on their to-do lists, Acts of Service is a love language they appreciate. Frankly — and I say this with affection — if you can let them use you in any way, they’ll be happy. That being said, Physical Touch is a love language they very much need. Though most competent, Capricorn may have itches they can’t quite scratch on their own. Thus, using your body to make theirs feel amazing is a very good way to express your love for them. The lusty goat often channels their sexuality into their work, so allowing them to revel in their physicality is a winning hand. Even just holding your Capricorn and giving them Words of Affirmation will give them a respite from the pressure they so often put on themselves.
Aquarius: The alien of the zodiac can be extremely hard to read and even harder to please. But like the other air signs (Gemini and Libra) Aquarius needs communication in order to feel alright. Therefore, Words of Affirmation can help make them feel loved. Thinkers, they are likely to remember the things you say, so make sure to offer words that are sweet and sincere. Although not very materialistic, Receiving Gifts is another way to show your love for your Aquarian. Ruled by unpredictable Uranus, they’re often surprising people, though are rarely surprised themselves! Though they may be dumbfounded when you give them a gift out of the blue (and may not know how to react) they’re likely to be really touched by the gesture.
Pisces: A martyr that could make you cry, Pisces makes more sacrifices than you will ever know. Therefore, providing Acts of Service for him or her is likely to go a very long way! Anything you can do to make their life easier will take some of the pressure off. More than with other signs, with Pisces often it is the thought that really counts! Pisces can also be quite indulgent, so help them indulge! Physical Touch is a love language they understand, especially if you can get them so wrapped up in the moment that they don’t know whether they’re coming or going! Pisces loves to escape, so sending them off to no-man’s land with pleasure is a surefire way to really express your love.
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