Horoscopes
General Forecast: February is the month of purification in ancient tradition. Fittingly enough, Vesta the goddess of the hearth and home as well as fires of purification is retrograde in Leo, inspiring us to clean out our stuff to make way for new growth as spring approaches. Utilize this energy to re-created your temple physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually through creative inspiration and a dedication to your tasks at hand. Take time to get in touch with your inner passions and creativity, as this is a good time to revive a talent or craft that puts you in touch with your inner child.
Jupiter, Neptune and Chiron are all officially in Aquarius this month. As their energies begin to work with the sign of innovation, humanitarian concerns and progressive thought, you will begin to notice the seeds of the consciousness shift beginning to sprout. In your personal life focus on healing your connection with humanity, investigate a new belief that is progressive and share in the universal good of human nature. Focus on the big picture and how you contribute to the changes at hand. The spirituality and mysticism associated with Neptune could trigger a shift in religion and spirituality as well as new innovative art forms. The energies here have the essence of being a renaissance for all of us. Venus joins these three large planets reminding us that everything is possible through love.
As this is the month of St. Valentine’s day, the energies of Juno entering Aries along with a New Moon on the 14th signal positive beginnings to relationships this month. If you are looking for a partner, use the new moon energy to put out your intent. There are many planets in Aquarius during this time. Focus on loving your partner’s thoughts, mind and idiosyncracies as the energies are generally emotionally cool. Surprise your lover with a gift or experience out of the ordinary.
Uranus is still sitting on the fence between Aquarius and Pisces. You may not be sure of where your mind is or how to accept change in your life during this time. The common thread to focus on is “the happiest highest good of all concerned.” Aquarius is universal thought and Pisces is universal spirit. Uranus acts as a catalyst to merge consciousness and feeling together through events that initially disrupt our lives, yet change us for the better.
Aries 4/15 – 5/15
In this month of purification and love, you may feel unsure about your desire of being with others or being alone. Uranus sitting between Aquarius and Pisces supports cleaning out your social circle as a way to open the door for people of like mind to enter. Mercury moving into Capricorn on the 7th increases activity at work. If you are looking for employment, any of the previous delays regarding interviews and communication will come through this month. The Sun in Capricorn through the 14th is also favorable for your career path. It is time to take charge and get down to business. Jupiter, Neptune, Chiron and Venus in Aquarius could surprise you with social connections that open you up to a whole new way of working with others. Your drive to help humanity is great under these influences, so use your pioneering energy to initiate action for a humanitarian cause. Vesta retrograde in Leo supports holding on to your creative dreams, waiting until a later time for the to manifest. Instead, clean out some personal space to make room for your manifestions when Vesta moves direct again on April 7th. Saturn retrograde in Virgo could put the emphasis on responsibility and organization. Work with your time management closely, otherwise you may feel frustrated with fulfilling your goals. Juno, the asteroid of marriage and partnership moves into your sign this month. In addition, Pallas Athena is in Libra, a sign favorable for marriages, proposals and unions. For those who are married, pay special attention to your mate. For those interested in a relationship this is the time to begin one. Aries generally work best with Gemini, Sagittarius, Capricorn and Libra Sun signs. As you are an independent sign, it will be important to find someone who can hold their own and keep your pace.
Taurus 5/16 – 6/15
February is a strong month for Taurus this year. Mercury moves into Capricorn for the month supporting travel, education and mastery of skills or abilities that may have been abandoned or delayed during the retrograde period at the turn of the year. The Sun and Venus join Jupiter, Neptune and Chiron in Aquarius this month. Here you have the energy of your self (Sun), love (Venus), expansion (Jupiter), creativity (Neptune) and healing (Chiron) all in position to help you excel at your career. The progress and steps made toward manifesting your goals and desires will be huge, positive and overly fulfilling. It is a wonderful time to expand yourself and reap the rewards of your patience and hard work from the prior year. In addition, Pluto and the North Node in Sagittarius compliment the Aquarian planets by keeping you on a meaningful path that is filled with wealth, resources and personal transformation. Retrograde Mars in Capricorn and retrograde Vesta in Leo could make you a little more irritable than usual. Saturn retrograde in Virgo asks you to re-think any long-term plans you have been making. Use Saturn’s energy for a detailed and practical review of the facts in order to secure the best strategy. Pallas Athena in Libra supports business dealings, contracts and a period of balanced health. Ceres in Scorpio could be bringing up karmic issues in your relationships. Pay attention to familiar feelings and scenarios in order to be prepared for any changes. Lilith in Capricorn could create some hesitancy on finishing off studies or work that helps you to complete a certificate or training program. Be aware of how Lilith is teaching you about your resistance to completing what you started through labeling it perseverance.
Gemini 6/16 – 7/17
Traditionally, Geminians are known for their tendency to buy two or more of something; especially if they like it. The current retrograde planetary energies of Mars in Cancer, Vesta in Leo and Saturn in Virgo are setting you up for February spring cleaning. It is time to take a look at your home and collect all the items you do not use or have outgrown and begin assembling a garage or yard sale. Mercury moving direct in Sagittarius is clearing up any relationship mis-communications that had occurred while the planet was retrograde. Juno in Pisces highlights partnerships at work as well as becoming in touch with your divine feminine energies. Jupiter, Neptune, Chiron, Venus and the Sun support travel during February. Be sure to pick some place that is new, yet healing and spiritually uplifting. Aquarius, the sign of the Water Bearer Ganymede, prefers newer accommodations, sometimes a city scene and definitely an area that is unusual, or has a sense of notoriety or infamy about it. Pluto and the North Node in Sagittarius will continue to shift your relationships around. Key here is understanding how to use people as a resource to improve yourself. Lilith in Capricorn could make you much more skeptical than usual. Since Lilith is a point of self sabotage and one’s darker nature, embrace the lessons about criticism, perfectionism and skepticism she presents over the next five months. Ceres in Scorpio supports paying attention to your health and habits, especially any of the dietary ones that are beginning to catch up with you. Scorpio and Ceres’ energies combined create a period of physical detoxification and deep emotional release of karmic wounds, guilt and self-destructive behaviors. Reap the rewards of transforming your body and your emotions under this placement.
Cancer 7/18 – 8/17
For the first half of the month focus on your closest relationships. The Sun, Venus and Mercury will be in Capricorn highlighting communication, love and positive interaction with the most important people in your life. You may even find new love under this placement of planetary energies. Then the Sun and Venus will move into Aquarius, joining Jupiter, Neptune and Chiron. As Cancer the Crab, with five potent planets in Aquarius, you may find you have out-grown your shell and are in need of a new one. The transformation of your protective shell needs to allow for further expansion (Jupiter), spiritual growth (Neptune), time to regenerate (Chiron), shining your inner light (Sun), and is done in, as, and through love (Venus) and intuitive guidance of your higher self(Aquarius). Uranus is on the cusp between Pisces and Aquarius, so be aware you may feel your “shell shift” come on suddenly, without warning, yet it will be peaceful in the process. Pluto and the North Node are holding tight in Sagittarius. Under their reign you may be searching for greater purpose or more fulfilling work. Both of these positions indicate it is time to find a place in the world that feels as good as the work that is accomplished there. Mars continues its retrograde movement in Cancer for the next month and a half. Your emotions may be higher than normal and your energy level a little off under this placement. It is a good time to be still and heal. Retrograde Saturn in Virgo through June 3rd allows you to pace yourself in area you are looking to grow or learn about. Although your emotions are high, your patience is great when it comes to understanding how something works. Retrograde Vesta in Leo works with the value of your loyalties and your self-worth. You may need to ask yourself, “Am I serving others out of love or out of obligation?”
Leo 8/18 – 9/17
It is time to work on your strategy and take care of your health. Pallas Athena in Libra, retrograde Saturn in Virgo and Lilith in Capricorn support paying attention to your body and mental health. Mars retrograde in Cancer and Vesta retrograde in your own sign allows you to go on autopilot, however, you could be doing a lot and resting little. Leo, the manager of the zodiac, will need to delegate more and do less during this time. Mars in Cancer could also keep you awake at night wondering about all the things you haven’t done yet. Although Leo is a strong sign, your hidden worries and fears could be getting the better of you through Mars retrograde in Cancer. Take time after the 14th to work in a long weekend get-a-way or begin planning a vacation for late March with your partner or someone special. Juno is moving into Aries supporting travel with someone you love. There are plenty of planets in your opposite sign of Aquarius to support using your relationships as a way to make it through this challenging period. Jupiter, Neptune and Chiron favor healing relationships that are of a spiritual nature and promote a positive and fun outlook on life. As the Sun and Venus move into Aquarius mid-month, you will certainly be feeling the love of others. Pluto and the North Node in Sagittarius are placing more enjoyment on your path. Although there is much work to be done now, by the end of the month and into March the burden will ease and fun will return. Uranus on the cusp between Aquarius and Pisces could create sudden last minute shifts in your relationships with those who live far away. You may find some people picking up and moving away suddenly as well, causing you to consider where you are and where you would like to go next.
Virgo 9/18 – 10/17
Is there a belief or opinion you have that is under fire right now? Vesta retrograde in Leo along with Mars retrograde in Cancer could be challenging your beliefs and associations with different groups and organizations that hold similar points of view. Remember to utilize balanced diplomacy and your knack for strategic debate in order to hold firm to your positions right now. Pallas Athena in Libra will help you form a plan of attack that is well-rounded and worthwhile to pursue. In addition, any delays or misgivings about legal matters need to be ignored. Do not give them so much attention as it will only make the situation worse. Ceres is in Scorpio for the rest of this month. You may find secrets or hidden information suddenly available to you regarding an outstanding legal issue or contract. Be sure to trust your instincts and look for the truth under the surface. Juno moving into Aries on the 15th initiates a period of handling strong personalities and learning how to better take the initiative in your relationships. As with Taurus, Virgo is heading into a fruitful and busy period at work. By mid-month Jupiter, Neptune, Chiron, the Sun and Venus all occupy Aquarius and strengthen your abilities to work at what you love. Uranus is sitting on the cusp between Aquarius and Pisces indicating a merge of work and relationships that could open up stronger work related contacts. Retrograde Saturn in your own sign triggers a period of re-learning who you truly are as a responsible individual. You may be taking on more responsibility than is necessary, or even find yourself saddled with taking care of others during this time. Begin working on a plan to ease your stress. Pluto and the North Node support using your family as a grounding point and resource for keeping you strong this month.
Libra 10/18 – 11/16
Juno moves into Aries around Valentine’s Day. For Libra, a sign of relationship and romance, you may find new or rekindled love around this time and for the next few months. Remember to think long term about these relationships as they will tend to start quickly and end just as fast unless you force yourself to take your time. Pallas Athena in your sign compliments Juno’s move into Aries through balancing the truth as compared to your ideals with regards to your partner. Remember to be honest with yourself during heightened relationship cycles. Be cautious of attracting a ‘Prince(ss) Charming” type that may smother you or attempt to rescue you from the troubles of the day. Ceres in Scorpio asks you to look at the value of sexual passion and mystery in your partnerships as well as in yourself. Pluto and the North Node in Sagittarius favor small trips and weekend get-a-ways where you may actually meet a new love. Mercury and Lilith in Capricorn may find your family’s opinions and needs challenge a new relationship at this time. Remember: Lilith is a challenge you grow from. Although you may be facing a family issue, it is your turn to learn how to step away and let someone else handle it. Your role is being supportive, not active. The Sun, Venus, Jupiter, Neptune and Chiron in Aquarius set up the second half of the month with fun, love and expansive growth. Uranus sitting on the cusp between Aquarius and Pisces will trigger shifts at work that allow for a more smooth flow of energy and thoughts. Vesta in Leo supports getting involved in groups or organizations that can make big changes in the lives of children or the arts. You may find donating money rather than time is more feasible under this influence.
Scorpio 11/17 – 12/16
You are entering a period that is grounding, yet expansive and light in its feel. Jupiter, Neptune, Chiron, the Sun and Venus in Aquarius support being grounded in a different kind of way that is expansive, loving and filled with family, unique friends and a sense of spiritual peace that will allow you to detach from everyday drama. Neptune, the planet of spirituality and peace will be providing this easy grounding for the next thirteen years. It is wise with Neptune and Jupiter in Aquarius to plan trips you would like to take as well as your retirement, to places that may be somewhere far away. Retrograde Vesta in Leo and Juno moving into Aries instill a passionate creative energy that drives you into your work and career. It is an excellent time to start a new business by yourself or with a partner. Financially, Pluto and the North Node indicate a positive cycle for the next eighteen months. Focus on long term saving or investing in eco-friendly companies. Ceres in your own sign could make your karmic returns fairly intense. Remember, as a karmic sign with secret resources of power and energy, you will feel all you put out come back to you more quickly and more intensely than normal while Ceres inhabits your sign. Pallas Athena in Libra instils a natural knowingness that allows you to make decisions easily and counsel others accurately. Key here is making sure to tell them the whole truth rather than filtering it. Lilith in Capricorn challenges your tendency to do everything by the book. You may need to look at alternative solutions to recurring problems. In addition, pay attention to your allegiance to political or social groups whose positions and beliefs are pessimistic, critical or stuffy. Uranus in between the signs of Aquarius and Pisces supports a more creative or artistic expression that is unusual or different from what you had been producing before.
Sagittarius 12/17 – 1/16
The combination of Pluto and the North Node in your sign with Saturn retrograde in Virgo may make you rethink your career goals. Remember what your priorities are at work, as you may be looking to play more and work less right now. Vesta retrograde Leo may not be helping this unless you do a lot of traveling for work. You may be feeling the call to go somewhere to escape and have a different type of adventure. During the first half of the month the Sun in Capricorn supports financial gain and strength. As the Sun moves into Aquarius joining Venus, Jupiter, Chiron and Neptune your restlessness may increase. However, these planetary energies may make you more restless in your mind than on the ground. Work hard at bringing your ideas into manifestation and following through on your promises. Lilith in Capricorn will force you to look at how stingy or frugal you can be with your money and time. Uranus on the border between Pisces and Aquarius will shift your attention toward family. You will enjoy the feeling of having more spontaneous, spiritual and heart-felt connections with all people as you embrace a sense of universal brotherhood. As Juno moves into Aries on the 15th, you may find a partner or friend to share life’s adventures with. Although this is not romantic, it will be intense. Be cautious of allowing this person to encourage you to take needless risks, especially ones that could involve physical injury. Mars continues its retrograde movement in Cancer through the 12th of March. You may be feeling physical changes that are a result of energy shifts under Mars’ influence. Take care to support your nervous system as these could be unsettling but not serious to your health.
Capricorn 1/17 – 2/13
The Sun will finish its run through your sign this month. Lilith is still prominent in Capricorn combining with the Sun to illuminate any areas you tend to sabotage yourself. Areas to shine your light into include being overly traditional, perfectionistic or resistant to changing yourself rather than demanding someone else conforms to your desires and wishes. Venus is in your sign until the 7th, encouraging self-love and compassion. Venus and the Sun then move into Aquarius creating prosperous energy for your bank account as well as increasing your sense of self-worth. Jupiter, Neptune and Chiron are also in Aquarius generating much positive energy regarding money and your value system. Jupiter creates expansion and work opportunities; Neptune opens up your spiritual and creative value system; and Chiron will ask you to rethink traditional medicine and healing through investigating more holistic approaches. Juno moves into Aries on the 15th shifting your energy toward relationships with your family. Of particular importance will be mothers, grandmothers, aunts and sisters. Mars retrograde in Cancer may aggravate your love relationships. Remember to be kind to your partner and give them some distance. Acting hastily in the area of relationships is not recommended until Mars moves direct again on March 12th. Saturn, the Great Teacher, is in Virgo and retrograde. As mentioned in the previous month you may find you are re-learning lessons that you experienced twenty-eight to thirty years ago. Embrace the experience and utilize the wisdom you gained then to make the situation different this time. A key lesson is to pay attention to the details of life and learn how it speaks in symbols, not just actions. Pallas Athena in Libra strengthens your relationships at work as well as supporting the resolution of legal issues or contracts of any kind. It is a good time to invest in property, especially a second home or vacation home that could be an eventual retirement spot.
Aquarius 2/14 -3/15
The enlightenment age of Aquarius has begun officially this month with Neptune anchoring itself at one degree in your sign. Jupiter in your sign as well, makes this a highly favorable year. And…it gets better…The Sun and Venus are in your sign beginning on the 14th, illuminating your potential and expanding your sense of love and compassion as well as your creative expression. Although technically the Age of Aquarius has not yet begun, your sign will most certainly be ahead of the times in shifting your consciousness and the way you choose to experience living on this planet. Remember to honor your progressive attitude, quirky sense of humor and unique perspective on life. Treat yourself this month to a technological gift or a gift that begins your spiritual growth. Mars retrograde in Cancer could cause conflicts at work as increasing pressures to perform and succeed begin to build. Make sure to think before you act at work as the combination of Mars in Cancer and Ceres in Scorpio could lead to stepping into a hornet’s nest of issues. Juno moving into Aries on the 15th combined with Pallas Athena in Libra create an ideal situation for returning to school or training in a new field that works with your communication skills as well as business relations. Vesta retrograde in Leo may have you rethinking your loyalties towards partners and loved ones. Hold tight, as your questions are more about how others honor and respect you rather than how your honor and respect them. You may find this energy is more prevalent in the workplace than in love. Mercury moving into Capricorn on the 7th could trigger strong dreams and bursts of intuition that you need to follow through with in the coming months. Saturn retrograde in Virgo presents the opportunity to study or learn from a spiritual teacher or master who resurfaces from the past or who you have wanted to work with for a long time.
Pisces 3/16 – 4/14
The amount of planetary energy in Aquarius this month could send your intuition and spiritual experiences sky high. Jupiter, Neptune and Chiron present the opportunity for guidance from behind the veil, as well as from higher sources of esoteric wisdom and experience. Pay close attention to signs and symbols in your dreams and how they are manifesting in your outer life. Deja vu experiences will be likely, especially once the Sun and Venus enter Aquarius this month on the 14th. Be sure to maintain your focus. Pisces is known for being detached and becoming easily distracted. Utilize the energy of Saturn retrograde in Virgo to bring in a business partnership or teacher to help you stay organized and on track. Pluto firmly placed in Sagittarius strengthens the opportunity to have people, time and information resources easily available for you in your career. In fact, of all the signs of the zodiac, yours is receiving the largest dose of career change energies. The North Node in Sagittarius as well indicates you are putting yourself on a better life path. Be patient with your progress, as the North Node supports you in developing your new career until May 2011. Allow the details to fall into place and they will. Be cautious of taking on too much of a corporate attitude towards your career, as Lilith in Capricorn may attempt to sabotage you through associations with business groups and organizations that are best for you to step away from at this time. Ceres in Scorpio will reenforce lessons in karmic knowledge and past lives, especially when combined with the dominance of planets in Aquarius. Ceres’ energy combines with Lilith in an attempt to clear past karma regarding groups and organizations in business or trade. Juno moving into Aries on the 15th illuminates the value of your relationships with women, especially your mother and those involved in your career as it transforms.
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