Find Your Soulmate with These Proven Astrological Rituals

If you’ve been swiping, searching, settling, or simply stuck in a cycle of “almosts,” maybe it’s time to stop chasing and start attracting. No, not through another dating app algorithm — through the cosmos.

Astrology isn’t just about horoscopes and Mercury retrograde memes. It's an ancient tool for aligning your energy with what (or who) you truly desire. Love is written in the stars—but only if you know how to read the signs and work with the universe instead of waiting on it.

These are four powerful, proven rituals that have been backed by astrological timing time and time again and can shift your romantic fate and bring your soulmate closer than ever before.

THE RITUALS

Before you get into any ritual, take a quick peek at your birth chart. Don’t worry if you don’t know everything—just knowing your Venus sign (how you give and receive love), your Moon sign (your emotional world), and your Seventh House (relationships and partnerships) gives you a great start.

These are your cosmic love coordinates. They can give clues about what kind of partner you’re most compatible with and what emotional needs you have in relationships. Once you understand that, the rituals below will work on a much deeper level.

Ritual 1: The New Moon Love Letter

The new moon is when the sky is dark and still—perfect for planting new seeds. Think of it like whispering your love wish list directly to the universe. Here’s what you do:

Pick a night when the new moon is rising (Google will help you find the date). Light a soft pink candle if you have one—it symbolizes love and calm energy. Hold a rose quartz crystal in your hand (or just anything that feels calming to you), close your eyes for a moment, and imagine what your life would look like with the love you’re dreaming of. Then write a letter in your journal—not to a person, but to love itself. Write like it’s already happened:

“Thank you for bringing someone who makes me feel seen, safe, and soft. We laugh until our stomachs hurt, we support each other’s dreams, and being with them feels like breathing.” That’s it. You don’t have to do anything wild or dramatic—just close the journal, blow out the candle, and trust that the universe heard you.

Ritual 2: Friday Night Venus Bath

Did you know Fridays are ruled by Venus, the planet of beauty and love? That makes Friday your day for self-love rituals. This one’s a vibe. Fill your bathtub (or a bucket if you don’t have a tub—no shame in the bucket game) with warm water. Add in rose petals, lavender, or even just a few drops of rose-scented oil. Throw in a handful of Epsom salt to detox your energy.

Play your favorite calming playlist. The kind that makes you feel like the main character in a dreamy romantic movie. As you soak, imagine you’re releasing all the old heartbreaks, doubts, and disappointments down the drain. Imagine your body filling up with golden light—pure love energy. Say to yourself (or out loud, if you feel bold):

“I am open to love. I am worthy of a beautiful, deep connection. I don’t chase love—I attract it.” Wrap yourself in your coziest towel or robe, and do something nice for yourself that night. It could be painting your nails, cooking your favorite food, or even just lying on your bed smelling like flowers. That’s how you tell the universe: “I’m ready.”

Ritual 3: Full Moon Candle Connection

The full moon is when energy peaks—and that includes romantic energy. This ritual is about calling in your soulmate through intention and light. Take two candles—one represents you, the other your future soulmate. They can be any color, but pink or white are great for love and purity. On a small piece of paper, write your name on one side and “my soulmate” on the other. Fold it and place it between the candles.

Now light them and sit with the flames for a while. Picture you and your soulmate moving closer to each other. You don’t need to imagine a face—just imagine the feeling: warmth, comfort, that gut-deep this is it knowing.

Let the candles burn safely until they naturally go out (or until you’re ready to blow them out—don’t burn your house down for love). And when you’re done, keep the little paper in a box or under your pillow for a while as a gentle reminder that you’ve sent the signal out into the universe.

Ritual 4: Astrology-Inspired Vision Board

This is for the visual dreamers. Vision boards are more than just cute collages—they’re powerful energy magnets. Start by gathering images that reflect the kind of love you want to experience. Not just how your partner looks, but how you want to feel in the relationship. Add in astrological symbols that relate to your Venus sign, heart-opening quotes, colors you’re drawn to, and photos that make your heart flutter.

Glue them all onto a board or paper and place it somewhere you’ll see every day. This isn’t about obsessing over it. It’s about subtly reminding yourself what you deserve and staying open to it when it shows up—maybe in a way you didn’t expect.

One Last Thing: Trust the Timing

These rituals don’t work like ordering pizza—you don’t do them and get love delivered in 30 minutes. They’re about tuning your energy, softening your heart, and telling the universe: “I’m ready for love—but I’m not desperate for it.”

That’s the sweet spot. When you’re loving your own life, working on yourself, and still making space for someone to walk in—that’s when things align. So do the rituals. Light the candles. Write the letters. Take the baths. But most importantly, live your life like you’re already whole. Because you are. And the person meant for you will feel like the most beautiful bonus to an already full heart.