As befitting the sign of Aquarius which colors much of
February, this is a rather unusual month celestially. The air sign of Aquarius and its planet
Uranus rule anything off beat, non-mainstream, unpredictable, sudden, avant
garde, genius and ingenuity. Think
Thomas Edison, Oprah, Nelson Mandela. Anything
labeled “different”. So goes February
2018. All planets are direct motion for
the second month in a row yet there will only be three planetary sign
changes. Oh, and lest we forget: one eclipse…a partial solar eclipse on the 15th
.
For starters, having all planets moving forward for so long
is a bonus. This began at the outset of the New Year
and continues into March. What is
striking about this isn’t so much that all the planets are direct but rather
for the length of time they are
forward motion. A week, perhaps a month
at most…but over two months? This is
very rare indeed. February finds itself
in the heart of this planetary push ahead.
How does this impact you?
Aquarian energy is optimized now…encouraging us to feel, think and do
outside the box, our normal grind. Look
outside yourself, your circle, your community and routine for solutions, to
break out of habits that no longer serve you.
Go baby go. Full steam ahead.
Otherwise a quiet month cosmically, we find a bump at mid month,
a partial solar eclipse on February 15th, the second of two eclipses. The first eclipse kick started February on
January 31, a total lunar eclipse at Full Moon. This is the second Full Moon of January (or
Blue Moon) and its eclipse occurs in the sign of Leo. It is a particularly rare occurrence for a
total lunar eclipse to happen on a Blue Moon.
The last one happened 152 years ago.
Talk about unusual Aquarius
happenings!!
During the final days
of January, watch for drama, fun, self-expression, your voice to be heard. If you have been sidelined by others, you
will feel a large push to speak up. Between
January 25-February 4, ask where have you suppressed your voice? Bullied and victim no more. Just look at the scores of young female
gymnasts sexually assaulted by Dr. Larry Nassar who just put him behind bars for
life.
Unshackled, February begins.
With the Sun (our will), Venus (love/money), Mercury (communication) all
in radical Aquarius, you may very well feel an earthquake inside, lightning
strikes of knowing. Pay attention to flashes of insight. This is not
your imagination. Rather, these will
lead to breakthroughs in persistent
problems, areas where we find ourselves stuck.
What are you being urged to do? Alternative approaches and solutions are your
best bet this month.
With Messenger Mercury at its sharpest now, beneficent Venus
and the Sun tied to the Lunar South Node (our point of release), all in
humanitarian Aquarius, watch for opportunities to connect with your fellow
man/woman; look out for your neighbor’s best interests and to work
collaboratively as a group. Together as
one we rise and fall.
The two generous planets, Venus and Jupiter, challenge each
other the first week of February. So be
aware of where you can give and
receive. Set stubborn resistance
aside now. Often we say no, decline
opportunities that offer a way out our conundrums. A mantra for February is “say yes and figure it out later”. This is most definitely such a time. Look around.
What needs resolution in your world?
Who needs healing? You, your
family, your workplace, community? We
are called now to consider larger, broader aspects in our lives, our footprint
on this earth, the impact each one of us creates as part of a chain reaction of
existence. No small thing this.
Good think heavy weights Saturn and Pluto are in serious
Capricorn now, teaching us Responsibility, Structure and Integrity. Use this energy as a functional platform on
which to build your life. Saturn
(dharma/karma) and Pluto the transformer hold your seat to a firm foundation
while you meet on-coming challenges, pursue dreams and rise to the
above-mentioned humanitarian call. Man-made
disasters in Yemen, Myanmar and Syria come to mind. These are publicly noted as the “worst
humanitarian crises since World War II.”
The preponderance of off-beat Aquarian energy at the outset
of February is enhanced by Mars in Sagittarius. You may feel a strong need for freedom. What liberates you rather than confines and
binds? Some may feel persecuted or
victimized by circumstance with this energy.
Better to steer yourself toward healthy solutions, adventure, search or
quest, like going on a treasure hunt rather than staying trapped on a
never-ending treadmill of “why me?”
Deepest healing is at hand now with Generous Jupiter
aligning beautifully with healer Chiron.
Take a break, take a time out, take time off. Science has proven that those who are most
successful know when to say when: change
it up, go outside for a walk, change your scenery to get fresh
perspectives. And simply…rest. Was a nap ever known to hurt anyone? Wake up renewed and ready to tackle challenges
from alternative angles.
Midmonth brings the most cosmic activity. First, on February 11, Venus enters
Pisces. Here the planet of love, money
and relationships shines most brightly:
the Venus in Pisces lovefest. Mm,
mm, mm. Nothing quite like it! Feel her angelic, adoring effect. She is gracious beyond measure for the next
month with time, energy and money. Over
the next ten days, Venus pairs with her higher planetary wavelength,
Neptune. Dream a little dream. Now is the time. Pisces and its ruler Neptune rule dreams, as
well as inspiration, fantasy, music, water, sleep, universal love. Mother Theresa comes to mind. From February 17-24, you can’t help but feel
the love. It is everywhere and all around.
“Can you feel the love
tonight…?” from Disney’s The Lion King is an apt theme song right
about now.
The Winter Olympics occur amidst this lovely Venus in Pisces
stretch, reminding us all how far loving energy goes to repair relationships,
the dysfunction of which is the root of so much suffering in our world.
Smack in the middle of the month on February 15th
comes the second eclipse on the New Moon.
This is a partial solar eclipse at 26 degrees Aquarius. Talk about an invitation for new
beginnings! A New World Order is on
call. With the Piscean lovefest of
Venus, Neptune and Chiron combined with the humanitarian Sun (will), Moon (our
emotions) and Messenger Mercury, while Pluto and Saturn lay a firm groundwork, this is one heck of a New Moon eclipse! Tremendous potential awaits. We are called to dream (Pisces), gather (Aquarius),
and plant (Capricorn). Power is
virtually in our hands. To join
together. To unify. In such a
contrarian, conflicted and war-torn world, repairing and healing opportunity
unfolds…if we allow. Power in
numbers. Strength in groups. Can you see that you are not so different from
your fellow man after all? That we share
far more than separates and divides us?
This eclipse invites
us to let go of our differences and unite what aligns us.
As the brief month of February draws to a close, Messenger
Mercury and the Sun’s shift into Pisces on February 18 and 19th, joining
Venus, Neptune and Chiron. Pisces
qualities intensify. With any sign,
there is always a caution: don’t
overdo. A water sign, Pisces can lead
us down a very slippery slope. What good
is a lovefest if it turns sour? If you
stay too long at the party? Know when it
is time to go home, to call it a day. It
is one thing to rest, dream, be inspired, another thing entirely to slide into
escapism or addiction. Pisces rules
drugs, alcohol, addiction of any kind.
Be mindful: choose
moderation. In everything, be balanced.
This applies to givers
especially. If you are one who
constantly gives to others, be very
careful of being taken advantage of now.
Doing as much for yourself, in equal parts, as you do for others is not selfish. It prevents burnout and exhaustion. Pace yourself. While giving to those in need, remember to
take time for your needs: listen to
beautiful music, relax in a gentle bath, compose a letter to a long-lost
cousin, get a massage, row-row-row your boat gently down a stream…
Go and do likewise.
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