{"id":909,"date":"2013-02-06T04:00:25","date_gmt":"2013-02-06T04:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/cosmiccandor\/?p=909"},"modified":"2013-02-05T19:55:57","modified_gmt":"2013-02-05T19:55:57","slug":"the-stars-align-for-valentines-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/cosmiccandor\/2013\/02\/the-stars-align-for-valentines-day.html","title":{"rendered":"Hearts and Stars Align for Valentine’s Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Read<\/a>Well, Astrologer Maria DeSimone says I can expect a breathtaking adventure for Valentine’s Day this year, and I for one plan to hold her to her word.<\/p>\n

Valentine’s Day is always such a tricky holiday, isn’t it? I’ve spent this day alone and upset; I’ve spent it in kind of boring-yet-comfortable ways with long-term partners; and I’ve had exciting ones when I was dating around and never knew who might show up with a big buncha flowers or even just a quick, flirty text.<\/p>\n

One year when I was single I came home alone to find a red rose in a pretty little vase on my doorstep with no note, and it took me weeks to determine who left it. Turns out it was just from a friend who felt bad for me being alone that day, which was sweet but disappointing. But in any case, it made the lover’s holiday sweeter for the loveless.<\/p>\n

Many of you probably don’t give a hoot about Valentine’s Day. I know, I’ve heard you say it all before: It’s just a made-up “Hallmark holiday” invented to sell candy and cards. But you know what? Even if it is silly and that’s how it started, it’s become much more than that.<\/p>\n

Valentine’s Day is an opportunity to show people you care; not just lovers, but your friends, your family members and anyone you feel affection for. That’s how I look at it, anyway.<\/p>\n

My boyfriend isn’t into it, admittedly. He’s one of the naysayers, but he does know it’s important to me — and to many women — and so I’m pretty sure that’s enough to get him to invest in a big red balloon with a love note attached. He’s no dummy.<\/p>\n

Or maybe he will whisk me away somewhere special for a night. Maria points out that this year there’s a happy link between The fiery Aries Moon and the Sun and love planet Venus in\u00a0 my 9th House of Expansion, which promises lots of affection, kisses and warmth on V-day — not to mention the possibility of a getaway.<\/p>\n

Honey, hint hint if you’re reading this, the beach is just an hour away. I’m breathless already. Kisses!<\/p>\n

Read your Valentine’s Day Horoscope at Tarot.com \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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