Forecast for Feb. 8-21
The spirit of philanthropy is alive and well during the sun-Neptune merger on Feb. 8 and the new moon in Aquarius on the 17th. But the sun-Saturn opposition on the 10th assures that ideals are grounded in reality. Next, communications and paperwork may need repeated revising during retrograde Mercury from Feb. 13-March 7. Fortunately, it’s a terrific time for reevaluating the past and accessing your spiritual side, especially after the sun enters Pisces on the 18th. As for love, the collision between Venus and Pluto on the 19th-20th brings hidden relationship issues to light and can help heal the past. And finally, love gets a burst of dynamic energy when Venus travels through passionate Aries from Feb. 21-March 17.
If you know your rising sign from your time of birth, read that also.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Friendships and group activities are energized during the new moon. Your love life may need reevaluating on the 10th and again around the 19th, when the past is revealed and forgiveness may be your best course of action.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
The new moon brings a new career cycle, if you can sort through the confusion that arises around the 8th. A change of course is indicated around the 19th, when friends or a group can provide unexpected insights.
Gemini (May 21-June 21)
Look for an education or travel opportunity after the new moon. Your intuition is especially active on the 8th. And a clash with authority around the 19th may prompt a career reevaluation.
Cancer (June 22-July 22)
The long-range dreams you envision now can have a profound effect on your future. On a more practical note, a financial decision or transaction around the 10th sets the stage for a new financial cycle after the new moon.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Neptune can trigger either an insight or confusion about your relationship around the 8th; clear communications are crucial. And the new moon brings a new cycle of partnership activities.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Retrograde Mercury inspires talks about the past with your significant other. Relationship activities escalate after the 18th. And the new moon is an excellent time to begin a new diet or exercise regimen.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Romance escalates after the new moon, when your creativity soars as well. However, you’ll need to access your talent for diplomacy to overcome a personal conflict around the 19th.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
A romantic challenge around the 19th may require a compromise. Retrograde Mercury can bring increased clarity about the past involving romance. And the new moon brings a new cycle of family activities.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-
Dec. 21)
The new moon brings a new communication cycle, which is excellent for promoting your ideas and projects. A family member may challenge you around the 8th. And romantic activities escalate after the 21st.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
A financial opportunity that seems iffy is clarified around the 10th. The new moon brings a new financial cycle as well. And retrograde Mercury urges a double check of paperwork and travel plans.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
A new personal cycle begins at the new moon, so go for your dream! A relationship challenge around the 10th proves enlightening. And retrograde Mercury may create a financial snafu unless you double-check the facts.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Your inner vision can inspire brilliant creativity around the 8th. Just be sure to communicate clearly during retrograde Mercury. And the new moon activates your intuition and illuminates the past.