Eclipses often
bring major trajectory changes. Life can take some very radical turns during eclipse time. February has massive potential for bringing radical new paths. Brilliant new opportunities will abound and
the stars are right for saying yes to any options that feel right. Some potentials might bring doubt or confusion at the same time as major impetus to move forward with the new path even though uncertainty is present.
Opportunities in the Aquarius realms will be common at this time, including things involving: teaching, leading, or participating in groups or on teams; connecting or working for large organizations; involvement with humanitarian efforts;
internet-based business beginnings or expansion; technology or futuristic ideas or plans; friendships; networking; and social media. The extra emphasis on these areas of life is not only coming from the New Moon/Partial Solar Eclipse but also from many of the personal planets moving through the sign of
Aquarius this month.
The highlight
of the month is the New Moon Partial Solar Eclipse at 27° of Aquarius on February 15. We can often receive important news or
eclipse-related events even 6 weeks (sometimes more) before the actual eclipse so information about the new directions could have already come in from this eclipse at the end of December or early January, and occasionally major
eclipse-related news doesn’t show up until weeks or months after the actual event.
We are in another chapter of the eclipse stories that started in early January 2017 and run into the first half of 2019. Events occurring may include some things that are non-negotiably ‘final’ but there are some things that will happen that seem final but are just another phase of this transit and will
have more shifts through 2018 and the first half of 2019.
The window that is officially free from personal planets being retrograde or their shadow periods is open
all month (and runs through March 8). There is a notable amount of planetary mischief this month amidst the great aspects, including several squares with Jupiter that
can bring hindrances to expansion and optimism and stressful over-commitments. Remember that the wall of retrograde personal planet that starts around March 8 will bring slow downs, delays, revision, shifts, cancellations, and likely for much of the time, a softening of ambitions.
Knowing this, feel into taking good advantage of the open energies in February before the tide starts to turn in. But since there is so much more potential for over-commitment and over-promising, much careful consideration has to
be made before putting forth major efforts. If you intuitively have the strong feeling to hold off, even though the energies are ripe for movement, also honor this as the retrograde times may completely shift the thing that you were planning to bring out, or your attention might move to other interests or necessities.
It is imperative at this time to tell the difference between self-sabotaging reluctance to move forward from fear (which would require some active use of will to push through), and the intuitive nudge that your planned launch is really just not ready or needs to go through major revision before bringing out or committing to.
Towards the end of the month the personal planets start to move into Pisces. We start to move away from the mental focus of the Aquarian energies and into the soft, ‘feeling’ energies of Pisces. Abstract, intuitive, artistic, poetic, compassionate expressions are well-favored at this time.
Look for great flow and good opportunities in during the days around: February 3, 6, 13, 15, 17, 21, 25, 27, and 28. Look for some planetary mischief in the days around: February 3, 4, 10, 13, 21, 25, and 28.
Check out more February
Highlights:
** Note: often the effects of planetary transits are felt before or after the actual day the transit occurs.
February 3 — Mercury in Aquarius Sextile Mars in Sagittarius — Good vibes are easy flowing now as two very ‘easy-going’ signs get together in a great aspect. This time is great for dreaming big and for expressing ideas in a big way.
February 3-4 — Venus in Aquarius Square Jupiter in Scorpio — Freedom and commitment
may come into conflict at this time. This aspect can also bring other challenges to love, money, or expression. It is important to note as we have this square of Venus to Jupiter, followed by a Sun and then Mercury square to Jupiter, that even though all squares can bring discomfort or blocks, of all the outer planets to have a challenging aspect with, Jupiter is the one that tends to make the best of challenges and the difficult aspects with this ‘Great Benefic’ tend to be softer
than with other outer planets. This often makes the challenges that come more easy to push through. It is common with squares to Jupiter that motivation or follow through can be challenged or lacking so look out for this theme especially in the first half of February.
February 6 — Venus in Aquarius Sextile Uranus in Aries —
This aspect can bring boosts to your social life, love life, finances, and artistic expression. It is a great aspect for making money decisions or launching something new in love or business.
February 10 — Sun in Aquarius Square Jupiter in Scorpio — This transit comes with a tendency to overdo. It can sometimes bring displays of ego and self-righteousness. The best advice for this time is to be conservative with your commitments and expression.
February 13 — Mercury in Aquarius Square Jupiter in Scorpio — These
energies combined can bring difficulty in concentration, which is even more challenging because it is a time to focus on small details that need concentration and that can be annoying and stressful when trying to move forward with a big vision. It could also come with a tendency to overestimate your capacity to follow through with something you are promising. Try to adjust your commitments at this time to focus on under-promising leaving more likely the chance that you will
over-deliver instead of the reverse.
February 13 — Sun in Aquarius Sextile Uranus in Aries — Progressive solutions, internet-based projects, and community-minded plans can come about or move forward beautifully at this time. Group or team focus expands in wonderful ways.
February 15 — New Moon in Aquarius at 27° of Aquarius/Solar Eclipse — Radical new directions open up from the eclipse and this magical aspect has much additional supportive planetary energy. Mercury in Aquarius Sextile Uranus in Aries can enhance communication and expression and find futuristic resolutions to old problems and Venus
in Pisces Sextile Saturn in Sagittarius bring abstract ideas into form in wonderful ways.
February 17 — Sun in Aquarius Conjunct Mercury in Aquarius — Mental powers expand at this time. Anything requiring intellectualizing flows well. Community-based projects can get a boost
and anything involving social media or the internet also gets extra energy.
February 21 — Venus in Pisces Conjunct Neptune in Pisces — Boundaries blur during this transit. Romance can flourish at this time. Emotional spending is more likely but could be worthwhile if you feel clear enough to
make good decisions and can afford the expenditure. This is also a great transit for artists and art-related projects.
February 25 — Venus in Pisces Square Mars in Sagittarius — Emotional longing may be met with emotionless and detached reflections. This is a good time to remember that the
only constant we can completely trust is our connection with Spirit and not the fickleness of the material realms.
February 25 — Mercury in Pisces Conjunct Neptune in Pisces — This combination can be amazing for romance and awesome emotional connections. Alternatively, (and especially considering
the Venus/Mars Square that is also today) confusion or deception can be brought into communication. Tune in and trust gut feelings in deeper ways.
February 25 — Sun in Pisces Sextile Saturn in Capricorn — Abstract ideas take shape beautifully at this time. Rough edges are softened with great
outcomes.
February 27 — Venus in Pisces Sextile Pluto in Capricorn — Artistic flow can receive great support now. Look for ways to bring intuition and practicality together to maximize this transit.
February 28 — Mercury in Pisces Square Mars in Sagittarius — Be on guard for misunderstandings at this time. Unclear communication can bring challenges and conflicts. It may be hard to express feelings at this time alternatively deadlines could create creative blocks.
February 28 — Mercury in Pisces Sextile in Pluto in Capricorn — Compassionate communication can result in great strides at this time. Adding art to function is a great way to use this energy.
