Valentine's Day and The Art of Love 🕊️

Valentine's Day is an opportunity to express your tenderness through gifts and declarations.

But it is also a moment to reflect on care and the deeper meaning of love. It’s yet another beautiful occasion to ask yourself: what does love mean to me personally? Where and how do I experience it in your daily life? On this day, everyone may have their own expectations and emotions, and all feelings are valid. Understanding and accepting oneself is the first step towards the love that truly suits you. If love starts with ourselves, why not give yourself some care right now? We’ve gathered ideas and tools to help you explore this topic from different angles.

True love is not only about romance but is also about a deep understanding of yourself and your needs. Humanistic psychology asserts that every person is valuable in themselves and deserving of love from birth, while cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) helps change beliefs such as “I don't deserve love” or “Love must be earned.” On a physiological level, love is connected to oxytocin—the hormone of attachment and trust. It is released during close contact and sincere communication, reducing stress levels (cortisol) and creating a sense of safety and comfort. Steps to Honesty with Yourself: • Self-awareness – Acknowledging your feelings helps understand your needs. • Without judgment – All emotions are important and deserve attention. • Boundaries and needs – The ability to recognize and express them improves relationships. • Working with beliefs – Recognize and let go of beliefs that hinder your acceptance of love. 📌 Helpful tool: Keep a journal of your emotions and thoughts to become more aware of your true desires.

If love starts with self-awareness, then our entire natal chart is a reflection of this process. In MoonX, it's available under Astrology > Birth Chart. Key astrological factors: • Venus – The style of love and the image of the desired partner (especially in a male chart). • Mars – Passion, desires, initiative (in a female chart, it also shows the image of the desired partner). • Moon – Emotional needs, compatibility, reactions. • 1st House (ASC) – How others perceive you. • 4th House (IC) – Family values, sense of security in relationships. • 5th House – Romance, flirting, inspiration. • 7th House (DS) – Partnership and long-term relationships. • 10th House (MC) – The influence of relationships on status and career. Connections with chart angles (АС/ДС, IC/MC) and their influence on love: • Saturn – Shows where it’s important to take responsibility: for oneself (ASC), for partnership (DS), for family values (IC), or for status (MC). • Jupiter – Expands opportunities in the house it’s located in, indicating areas where you can grow. • Lilith – Attraction to the “forbidden,” subconscious fears, and magnetism in relationships. • Lunar Nodes on ASC/DS – Fateful meetings and significant karmic lessons. • Lunar Nodes on IC/MC – The search for balance between personal life and career.

Tarot is a great tool for understanding your emotions and analyzing relationships. For Valentine's Day, we've prepared special spreads, which can be found in the Tarot > Tarot Spreads section. 📌 Useful tool: Try love-themed spreads to gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your partner.

Using crystals helps point energy in the right direction. In the context of love, the following are particularly useful: • Rose Quartz – enhances romantic feelings and harmony. • Jade – promotes attraction of love and inner balance. 📌 Useful tool: The Healing > Crystals > Love section will help you choose the right stone from a wide variety.

Affirmations are a powerful tool for boosting confidence and attracting love. Check out the Custom Affirmations in the following categories: • Finding Yourself > Self-Love • Spirituality > Acknowledgement • Relationships 📌 Useful tool: Repeat positive affirmations daily to reinforce the desired mindset.

Meditations help you dive deeper into your emotions, relax, and open your heart to love. Our Valentine's Day collection is available here, and you can browse all of them in Healing > Meditations. 📌 Useful tool: Take a few minutes to meditate and restore your emotional balance.

Remember: love begins with you. Let this day (and every day after) be an opportunity to fill your life with care, tenderness, and joy. ✨ Have a blessed Saint Valentine's Day!