Ok, first of all, it’s true Astrology can help you win back a lost love. But are you sure you really want that? I sure don’t. Breakups usually happen for a reason, but there are exceptions to the rule and some lucky couples do have more success the second time around.

If you think you could be one of those couples and you’re eager to try and get back your ex, now’s a great time to make your move. Why? Because (as I’ve already whined about a few times) love planet Venus is retrograde from May 15 to June 27.

During this time people tend to get more introspective and thoughtful about relationships, and people and ideas from the past are more likely to resurface. That means your ex is more likely to be thinking about YOU, too.

Right now your ex may be wondering if they made the right decision breaking up with you (of course they didn’t!), and depending on how you behave (no whining or stalking or begging or crying), they may realize they made the wrong move.

Venus only goes retrograde about every 18 months, so now’s the time to put yourself on high love alert. It’s best to play it cool and let your ex come to you, but make yourself available. Keep up with your own life and your personal appearance, and focus on being the awesome person your ex fell in love with in the first place. If it’s meant to be, they will turn up in the next six weeks and you’ll be ready to reignite the flame.

And remember, if your lost love does re-emerge, be patient with it and take it slow. Just focus on being your happy, confident self and see how your relationship redevelops one day at a time.

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