In February we’re in the final weeks of the astrological year; we’re wrapping up one cycle around the sun and preparing for the next. With that in mind, there’s a sense of transition this month — a quiet pause before the shift into a new season as well as a new astrological year. Between Venus in Pisces and a big, bold Leo Full Moon on February 3, there’s a major emphasis creativity, from art and music, to performance and self expression. If you’re scratching your head and thinking, well, I’m not creative, trust that there is a creative spark in all of us. It may not manifest through the usual channels (eg., art and music), but it is there in its own special way. Nurture it, care for it, flaunt it. And under the Aquarius New Moon on February 18, get weird. Celebrate what makes you you.

Even though the astrological year won’t start until March 20, we’ll get a cosmic fresh start in the form of Mars and Venus in Aries. The conjunction of these two planets on February 22 will be one to pay attention to. It’s a spark of life that will ignite a part of our life. If you are an Aries, you will be revitalized. Taurus? This will be a rebirth of spirit. Gemini? New beginnings in friendships and community. Cancer? Career and your direction in life. Leo? Travel, exploration, and education. Virgo? Rebirth and transformation. Libra? Relationships. Scorpio? Health, diet, and projects. Sagittarius? Self expression, creativity, and romance. Capricorn? Home and family. Aquarius? Communication, trips, classes. Pisces? Income, money, and stability.

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DATES TO NOTE: 2/1: Venus conjunct Neptune; 2/3, Leo Full Moon; 2/6, Sun opposite Jupiter; 2/11, Mercury direct; 2/18, Aquarius New Moon, Sun in Pisces; 2/19, Mars in Aries; 2/20 Venus in Aries; 2/22, Venus conjunct Mars; 2/23, Sun square Saturn; 2/25, Sun conjunct Neptune.

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If you know your rising sign, read the corresponding entry below in addition to your Sun sign. If you are new to the zodiac signs, check out my 101 level primer.

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ARIES

Feeling tired? Like you’ve been in a time-out since January? With Mars in Pisces, much of this month will take place behind the scenes. As an Aries this may feel a bit frustrating. After all, you’re used to charging forward, but this is the season to rest, wait, and contemplate. Pisces is a very spiritual placement for Mars, your ruling planet. And with that in mind, you may feel called to explore the mystical side of life, to meditate, and connect to something beyond this world. February will also be a month to get in touch with your creative and artistic side. If Pisces is music and dance, then the Leo Full Moon on February 3 will spotlight your talents. The days around the full moon may bring a creative breakthrough or an awakening to something deeper within you. It will highlight romance, fun, and play. Overall you will be straddling two worlds this month. When Mars finally arrives in Aries on February 19, you will feel revitalized and flush with energy. But the Sun’s arrival in Pisces the day before will continue to keep a focus on quiet reflection, compassion, service, and spirituality. Regardless, Mars in Aries — and Venus as well — will feel like a force of nature during the later half of February. Although it may be difficult, take it easy this month. Really. Enjoy your Pisces time of retreat and recuperation. March 2015 has all the makings of an astrological storm, especially once Mars meets up with the monumental Uranus/Pluto square in the middle of the month. Rest up. In addition, book your consultation to learn more about how February will unfold for you.

Key Themes: Passion, creativity, identity, risk, regeneration, fun, art, music, retreat, rest, spirituality, meditation, dreams, lethargy, renewal, action, spring, relationships, individuality, freedom, temper, aggression.

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TAURUS

Take a bow, Taurus. With the Sun high up at the top of your chart, you’re in the spotlight for the first two weeks of February. And this is the time of the year when the cosmos naturally points you in the direction of career, status, and worldly ambition. Toss in Venus in Pisces and you’ll be dreaming up plans for the future as well. So, how will you turn them into reality? It’s worth noting that Mercury has been retrograding through your career section, so you may have been rethinking your direction in life. Mercury will turn direct on February 11, so wait until after then to make any decisions. For all the cosmic focus on career, home and family will be a major focus at the start of the month. Under the Leo Full Moon on February 3, you may have a decision to make about where you live or you may feel inspired, courtesy of Jupiter and Uranus, to do something bold and creative with your home. In short, the first week of February will invite you to nurture the things that foster a solid foundation for you to build your life on. With that in mind, what is your passion? What fuels your push to make something of yourself? Do you need a career shift? One that is more aligned with your heart? The Aquarius New Moon on February 18 will give you a second chance. When Venus shifts to Aries on February 20, it will be time to rest, dream, and recharge for the rest of the month. It may be time to end a relationship as well. Book your consultation to learn more about how February will unfold for you.

Key Themes: Home, family, connection, emotions, nostalgia, dreams, breakthroughs, awakenings, friendships, career, status, success, the world, rest, endings, relationship.

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Gemini

You start the month off retracing your steps. With Mercury in retrograde until February 11, you’re rethinking what you believe and integrating new ideas or visions into your life. As you know all too well, Mercury Retrograde is a time when you pull back, like the ebb of a great tide. It’s a time to reflect instead of take action; more yin than yang. That said, the dynamic full moon on February 3 will bring a flowering of information and exciting new perspectives. If you are a writer or someone for whom communication is an important facet of your life — this is often the case with Gemini — the full moon could bring a big event, from the finishing of a manuscript to a publishing of words and ideas — something that will get you noticed. Travel may be a focus in early February as well as making a decision about your education. Come the middle of February, the focus will start to shift between your career and your dreams for the future. A potent marriage of Venus and Mars on February 22 could bring a project to fruition. If you have a message for the world, it has the potential to reach a wide audience. So, use Mercury Retrograde to your advantage! Clean up language and typos and rework the finer details before your big debut. And seeing how you will be under Saturn’s watchful gaze for quite some time, any extra work you put in will ensure that your goals, dreams, and aspirations will have a rock solid foundation. Book your consultation to learn more about how February will unfold for you.

Key Themes: Review, revision, reflect, writing, manuscript, publishing, speaking, short trips, long distance travel, career, status, success, direction, goals, future, friendships, community.

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Cancer

Ever since Uranus entered the top of your chart way back in 2010–2011, your direction in life has undergone a complete overhaul. You may have even changed careers, became self employed, or reinvented yourself publicly. It’s been a daunting past few years, especially with Uranus and Pluto churning up the heavens, but there are bright spots amongst the clouds. Namely the Leo Full Moon on February 3. Falling in the sign that reveals how you earn a living as well as the money or resources at your disposal, you may receive an unexpected payoff. This could come as a raise or an increase in benefits or royalties. A project may come to fruition as well. At the very least, it’s a time to reap all that you have at your disposal and to feel flush with bounty. Just double check your bank statements, especially with Mercury Retrograde. The new moon on February 18 will give you a second chance to sort out finances, joint accounts, and legacies. Switching gears, keep an eye on the annual conjunction of Venus and Mars on February 22. This may bring a professional renewal or a start of a major chapter in your career. Even though it’s February and winter in the northern hemisphere, think spring! Like green shoots bursting forth, you will be starting a new season of success and ambition. As you come up on the end the moth, hold onto your hat. March will be a stormy month. Book your consultation to learn more about how February will unfold for you.

Key Themes: New beginnings, career, status, reputation, success, honors, direction, income, money, purchases, benefits, royalties, debt, joint accounts, foreign travel, exploration, religion, philosophy, beliefs, education.

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Leo

Let’s be honest. You heard a lot of hype and gold plated promises when Jupiter arrived in Leo back in July. After all, Jupiter is the planet of luck and good fortune. You’re a Leo. How could that not be an awesome combination?? Here’s the thing — Saturn was not doing you any favors in 2014 and, because Saturn is the boss, it was hard for Jupiter to work his magic. But now it’s 2015, Saturn’s moved on, and finally Jupiter can start delivering. The Leo Full Moon on February 3 will be his big moment and, by extension, yours as well. This may bring an unexpected opportunity or a moment of growth and expansion in the first week of this month. While the full moon will be all about you — just what a Leo wants to hear, amirite? — the spotlight will be on relationships for a good chunk in February. And with Mercury going back in forth in Aquarius this month, you may have your work cut out for you. A partnership or friendship may need your attention. In addition, the new moon on February 18 will be a referendum on a relationship in your life. Falling at the very last degree of Aquarius, there’s a sense that something must change in order for it to carry on into the future. The second half of the month will turn your attention to finance, resources, legacies, and even secrets. Keep your detective hat handy. Also, watch out the last week of February. With the Sun making moves on both Neptune and Saturn, you may be feeling extra sensitive. Book your consultation to learn more about how February will unfold for you.

Key Themes: Growth, risk, pleasure, fun, spotlight, stage, creativity, self expression, opportunity, relationships, finance, power, control, legacies, debt, benefits, joint accounts, secrets, mysteries, rebirth, transformation.

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Virgo

Normally Mercury Retrograde doesn’t faze you. If anything you’re a sign that has a back up plan for every occasion. (And thank the lord for that, Virgo. You keep the world spinning round.) But this Mercury Retrograde? It’s been messing up your plans. Appointments canceled, papers lost, and even your pet has been acting a little weird. Just hang in there! Mercury will turn direct on February 11. Use the time in between to revisit your new years resolutions. Need motivation to quit a habit or leave an unhealthy situation? Look no further than the full moon on February 3, which will bring you to the end of a journey and prepare you for the next. And with Jupiter and Uranus strongly configured in the full moon, this may bring a finale to a relationship — or at the very least a shift in a partnership. In fact, relationships have been heating up since since last month, ever since Mars arrived in Pisces on January 12. When the Sun joins the party on February 18, relationships will continue to be in the spotlight. Then again, this is the time of the year when you naturally seek out close connection, but the cosmic pileup in Pisces will mean that this annual tour will be anything but routine. Keep an eye on a feisty conjunction of Venus and Mars on February 22, which will spice up the part of your chart that rules intimacy and the sort of things that take place behind closed doors. Themes of finance, power, and control will ignite as well. Book your consultation to learn more about how February will unfold for you.

Key Themes: Endings, beginnings, rest, recuperation, retreat, reflection, addictions, routine, schedule, organization, health, wellness, diet, nutrition, purity, alternative medicine, relationships, partnership, intimacy, secrets, finance, wealth, debt, transformation, sexuality.

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Libra

Libra, you are a sign that teaches the world to appreciate beauty in all forms, from art and design to harmony and balance. For much of February your ruling planet, Venus, will be in Pisces, a sign that will help you to experience beauty and magic in your everyday world. In fact, Venus loves being in Pisces. In astrology we say that she is exalted in Pisces, so this will be an exceptionally strong placement for you. The month will start off with a gorgeous conjunction of Venus and Neptune, a duo of planets that will invite you to daydream as well as take part in acts of unconditional love and service. Pisces and Neptune will also make you quite sensitive this month, so pay attention to any intuitive hunches or flashes of inspiration. Venus and Mars in Pisces for most of this month will also put an emphasis on health, diet, and nutrition. February will be a perfect time to revisit your New Year’s resolutions, especially with Mars motivating you to make positive changes. You may even feel a push to get organized, check off your to-do list, or work on a project. Then, starting February 19, the narrative will shift toward relationship, and powerfully so. This is an area that has seen a lot of changes over the last few years due to Uranus’s long term visit. When Mars and Venus arrive in Aries, you may sense the start of a new season in a partnership. The union of Venus and Mars on February 22 will signal a marriage, whether literal or metaphoric. The rest of the month and even into March will be an important time for you to connect to others. Book your consultation to learn more about how February will unfold for you.

Key Themes: Beauty, cooperation, service, compassion, unconditional love, work, schedule, organization, harmony, health, diet, nutrition, purity, exercise, relationships, new beginnings, commitment, fresh start.

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Scorpio

With the Sun in Aquarius for the first half of the month, this is the time of year when you are the furthest from the hustle of the external world and tucked away in the comfort of home. In fact, with Saturn newly in Sagittarius, you may even be investing in the with purchases that will help create a solid foundation for your life. That said, you’ve had Jupiter high up in your chart since July 2014 and for all your attention to your home base of late, your career has been growing in a big way. Get ready for a big debut on February 3 when the Leo Full Moon not only activates your career zone, bringing the potential of honors, success (thanks, Jupiter!), but a dynamic opportunity as well (thanks, Uranus). Creativity and self expression will also be a major focus this month — how could it not with Venus in Pisces igniting your talent and passion. But for all the dreams and visions Aquarius and Pisces will inspire this month, you’ll need to put them into action. Thankfully you’ll have a potent combination of Venus and Mars on February 22 stoking the fires. You may begin a major new project or feel especially motivated to get organized, make a plan, and power through your to-do list. Mars and Venus will also highlight health and nutrition the last week of February. If you’ve needed a jumpstart on a new fitness regimen, this will be the perfect time. Book your consultation to learn more about how February will unfold for you.

Key Themes: Home, family, foundation, withdraw, nurture, security, career, status, success, honors, achievement, growth, creativity, self expression, fun, risk, romance, play, children, projects, health, wellness, diet, fitness, nutrition, routine, new beginnings.

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Sagittarius

Mercury Retrograde has probably not done you any favors. Falling in your sector of communication and jaunts around town, you’ve no doubt been quite busy, but not without a few technical difficulties. (Car acting funny? Computer troubles? Late train? Mixed up appointments?) Not to worry, Sag, Mercury will turn direct on February 11, so you’re almost there. Put Mercury Retrograde to work by revisiting an old manuscript or getting in touch with an old connection. Thankfully you’ll have a bold Leo Full Moon on February 3 to put you in the spotlight as you enter the month. It will activate Jupiter, your ruling planet, which has been spending the last six months up in your chart’s sector of foreign travel and publishing. You may have a decision to make about a long distance trip or you may even be ready to debut your ideas to the world! Switching gears, with Mars still paying a visit to Pisces, there’s been a lot of activity in your home in the first half of February. Venus, also in Pisces, will be perfect for inviting friends over or undertaking a new project in the home, such as redecorating or creating a sense of harmony in your living space. But when Venus and Mars trade Pisces for Aries, the action will shift to creativity, self expression, fun, and romance! When these two planets officially join up on February 22, think inspiration! You may be inspired to start something new, perhaps a creative project or turn a lofty goal into reality. Book your consultation to learn more about how February will unfold for you.

Key Themes: Communication, writing, speaking, commute, transportation, neighborhood, short trips, long distance travel, ideas, classes, philosophy, religion, beliefs, publishing, education, romance, self expression, creativity, fire, risk, fun, play, pleasure.

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Capricorn

The spotlight will be on money for most of this month. With the Sun in Aquarius for the first half of February, this is a natural time when you look to increasing security in your life, from making more money to gathering the resources you need to foster a sense of financial stability. And it’s not just your money that’s a focus, but the money you draw from other sources such as your partner’s money, debt, benefits, and legacies. Speaking of which, the full moon on February 3 will light up this area of your chart that points to wealth and finance. In fact, with Jupiter’s long term visit to this area as well, you may be in for an unexpected windfall, from the arrival of a refund (it’s tax season after all) to a boon in client income or a commission. But note that Mercury will be retrograde until February 11. There may be an error with your bank account or deposits, so check your statements. In other news, Mars will continue to heat up your chart’s travel and communication sector into the middle of February. Life has been quite busy as a result, from back and forth travel around town to a steady stream of emails and phone calls to take care of. When Mars and Venus shift to Aries around February 19–20, the action will shift to home and family. You may be thinking of moving or making a fresh new start in the home. If anything, Mars and Venus will highlight the importance of creating a solid foundation that will support all your Capricorn hard work and ambitions. Book your consultation to learn more about how February will unfold for you.

Key Themes: Money, income, finance, wealth, debt, security, joint accounts, banks, windfall, benefits, taxes, travel, commute, transportation, writing, speaking, classes, home, family, memories, move, new beginnings.

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Aquarius

With lucky Jupiter in Leo until August 2015, there’s been a tremendous amount of grow in relationships this over the past six months. You’re half way through a transit that you won’t get for another 12 years, so enjoy all the gifts that Jupiter has to offer! This includes new relationships and an increase of community in your life, especially close one-on-one friendships. The full moon on February 3 will bring Jupiter in Leo to blossom. You may be celebrating a happy relationship milestone this month, but not without having to give your future serious thought. When the Sun arrives in Pisces on February 18 — and the Sun is your relationship planet — you will have to sit down with Saturn around February 23. Saturn will question your commitment. Are you ready to take a relationship to the next step? Jupiter in your relationship house is also a push for freedom and if you’re in a relationship that seems unsustainable in the long term, this month may push you to make changes. In other news, the Aquarius New Moon on February 18 will give you a second chance at making a personal fresh start (this is the second Aquarius New Moon this year). But with Saturn all over this new moon, you may feel as though the rest of February will be an uphill climb. If anything, Saturn teaches us that we have to work for what we want. And if you have a vision for the future, be prepared to lay a solid foundation. Book your consultation to learn more about how February will unfold for you.

Key Themes: Relationships, partnerships, growth, risk, abundance, decision, milestone, future, work, income, stability, security.

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Pisces

Happy (almost) birthday, Pisces! Normally this is a quiet time of year when the Sun in Aquarius pulls you inward for reflection and renewal. But Mars in Pisces has had other ideas. Since January 12 you’ve been energized and ready to leap into action — a bit of a departure from the usual script. (Dare I say you’ve been a little impatient as well?) With all this extra energy, you may need to put to good use. The full moon on February 3 will light up your chart’s sector of organization and projects. If you’ve been working on something diligently over the last six months, the full moon may bring it to fruition — and bountifully so. As full moons are decision points as well, a matter with your health, self care, or diet may need your attention. The new moon on February 18 will fall at the very last degree of your chart. There may be a sense that as you prepare for the next annual chapter of your life, you’re coming to the end of the road. The new moon’s existential square off between Saturn and Neptune may prompt you to do a lot of soul searching in advance of your birthday. What will you leave behind before stepping into your new year? By February 20, Venus and Mars will shift into Aries and heat up your chart’s sector of income and financial security. If you’ve needed a new beginning with money, pay close attention to February 22. Even though it’s February, take a tip from January and kick off new resolutions for increasing stability in your life. Book your consultation to learn more about how February will unfold for you.

Key Themes: Endings, beginnings, health, wellness, diet, nutrition, self care, projects, daily life, beauty, elegance, attraction, money, stability, security, income.

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