To say you’ve been tested would be an understatement. Thanks to planet Saturn, you’ve felt pressure from others concerning close relationships and partnerships.

You need to end those that are trying to control your communication and freedom.

This year will see people who are more aligned with your goals and values enter your life.

Your personal hopes, dreams and wishes will become a priority to you in 2019.

With Mars in Cancer mid-May to late June, you can expect a powerfully emotional time concerning all close relationships.

July 3 indicates new beginnings, so make the most of it.

This is the year for you to face any unresolved relationship issues, as making them a priority will be vital as you journey through the year.

From late June until the end of August, you’ll have everything going for you concerning these areas of your life.

While planet Jupiter transits Sagittarius, you’ll find yourself wanting to spend more time with those who inspire you.

Breaking from the same old, same old is indicated, however, cutting off your nose to spite your face isn’t the answer.

Think everything through and take responsibility for the role you’ve played for the best possible outcomes.

Being true to yourself will be crucial regarding all close relationships this year.

Keep living the way things have been, and midyear will find you facing challenges.

During the first half of the year, don’t allow obligations to others weigh you down.

Try to make them responsible for their own lives – keeping the channels of communication open at all times will prove a winner.

Planet Uranus will provide support and bring about a much-needed change of attitude, which you’ll find quite liberating.

Mid-August to early October will find you driven to get things moving, thanks to Mars.

The first half of the year will see you focusing more of your energy on this area of your life.

In doing so, you’ll reap the positive benefits around August. You can expect other people to bring lots of optimism your way in September.

All in all, the end of the year will prove beneficial in more ways than one. The aspects will offer a lot of expansion concerning close personal relationships in 2019.

You can still expect some heavy responsibilities, but the load will ease in March. Communication will flow mid-September to early October.

This will prove an important year concerning all relationships.

In May, create change instead of settling for the status quo – strong improvement will occur around the August and September period.

Taking a relationship in a new direction is indicated. If you focus your energies into becoming a better version of you, then this area of your life will bring greater happiness.

The planets will also provide more support if you follow this path. Dating difficulties will arise if your values aren’t aligned.

It’s vital you see others for who they are, instead of how you want them to be.

Expect issues to emerge regarding close relationships and what direction you wish them to take.

If they aren’t right, then endings are indicated around your birthday. Better aspects will support you from September.

Early April to August is when improvement can be expected, but if relationships aren’t at the top of what you value most, then what is there will absorb the planetary energy.

During the year, you’ll need to remind yourself that you can’t change another person – all you can do is change yourself.

If you aren’t expressing your deep-seated wants, dreams and wishes, then throat issues could arise.

Expect relationships that no longer serve you to exit stage right this year. It’ll be hard on one level, but liberating on another.

Taking a relationship to the next stage is indicated along with getting clear about what’s really important.

September is a positive time concerning all relationships, so make the most of it.

Exercise and diet will also be important, along with a mental, emotional and physical rebirth.

The aspects operating in this area of your life will usher in new ways of connecting with others. Working on creating a new you will be a crucial part as you journey through the year.

Coasting is the word that springs to mind around this area of your life.

But September is showing an energy that’s more aligned to your Leo qualities.

The first two months are looking to be quite challenging concerning others.

You’ll find you’ve outgrown a number of relationships, friendships and partnerships as you journey through the year.

What was once critical will no longer be; what was once exciting has lost its glow.

So having only those around who get you’ will prove comforting. In 2019, it’s time to be who you really are, warts and all – and if others don’t like it, then it’s their problem.

For you, partnerships and personal growth are strongly related.

Belief in yourself was activated late last year and will continue to grow if you trust yourself.

New people have, and will, enter your life, but being defensive won’t get you your desired outcomes.

Learning to be empowered has been challenging, but once reached, you’ll never look back.

Expect surprise and the unpredictable to permeate the year – you must be prepared! Learning to go with the flow will definitely help.

Relationships formed in 2018 will start to move into high speed around May, and October 14 will be fruitful for anything new.

Self-improvement will be the name of the game until September.

The clearer and more together you are, the better all your relationships will be.

Watch yourself early in the year, as you’ll find yourself becoming easily offended over nothing.

Getting on your high horse will make you worse off in the long run, as those you need support from later in the year won’t be there for you.

Taking responsibility for your feelings and doing something about the negative would be your best course of action.

The end of the year will prove auspicious in these areas of your life.

You can expect a lot to happen in your relationship zone this year.

Now that planet Jupiter has moved on, you’ll find yourself reassessing and making positive adjustments.

After March, it’s the dawning of a new era! From this time, you’ll feel encouraged to seek more authentic relationships.

Remember, the more freedom and independence you have, the better your relationships will be.

Anyone who is insecure or clingy will be too much for you to handle. Planet Uranus will help you end partnerships and relationships with those who don’t ‘get’ who you are. December will prove a defining month for all relationships.

With planet Jupiter in your realm for 2019, it’s time for you to get clear about what you want from romantic and platonic relationships.

Any unresolved issues need to be dealt with if you want to experience the positive benefits of this planet.

April through to August will be a crucial time to relate to others. You can expect an expansive phase concerning all relationships and partnerships then.

Thanks to planet Mars, things will heat up late-March through until mid-May. This will be an ideal time to action whatever you’ve had on hold.

(Text: bauersyndication.com.au / Additional reporting: Natalya Molok)