(August 23-September 22)

A long-overdue lovefest blows into town. January begins with the Sun in Capricorn, your romantic fifth house, joined by amorous Venus and a solar eclipse on the 15th. Flirt your way into 2010, Virgo—there will be plenty of admirers ready to play along. On January 17th, expansive Jupiter twirls into Pisces, your partnership sector. Between now and January 2011, your entire approach to relationships evolves. Some Virgos will move on to more fulfilling matches, while others will deepen commitments—and it’s all for the best.

On the 19th, the Sun moves into Aquarius, your sixth house of health and fitness. This is prime time to start that post-holiday life makeover you’ve been talking about—decluttering, going vegan, starting a serious yoga practice. If you’re joining a gym, you’re better off waiting until this cycle begins. Your ruling planet Mercury is retrograde (backward) until the 15th, an unfavorable time to sign contracts. If you must take advantage of a special offer, be sure to read the fine print.

Your luckiest events this month will occur on a Friday.