The last month of the year brings some big shifts and exciting opportunities to your love life, taurus, starting when your hot ruler venus trines unpredictable uranus on the second and sets off major sparks. You might experience a sudden attraction or have an electrifying s*xual encounter, so be open to whatever happens. Breaking out of your rut can be extremely liberating. As venus enters open-minded aquarius on the sixth, your social life gets a boost. You’ll feel more outgoing and drawn to intellectual partners, making this a great time to expand your social circle and meet someone interesting when going out with friends or through a shared hobby. Already found your soul mate? Connect with other couples and explore new ideas together. An intense venus-mars opposition on december 12 brings tension and passion, and you might feel torn between your desire for independence and your need for intimacy. Be honest with yourself about what you want, and communicate your needs clearly to current or potential partners. Being willing to listen to someone else’s perspective is the key to compromising now. The twenty-seventh brings a venus-uranus square as well as some unexpected twists and turns in your love life. A sudden breakup or surprising admission of attraction is possible, but try not to act shocked. Stay flexible and go with the flow. Remember that change can be a good thing even if it feels weird af at first.