February Horoscopes
On February 4, Mercury enters innovative Aquarius, and meets Pluto on February 5. Mars in Capricorn squares Eris in Aries the same day, reminding us to honor our boundaries and adhere to our principles. These transits help us deliver the truth because we aren’t afraid to spark discord for progressive and necessary change. Any fire we generate softens on February 7, when Mars moves into a sextile aspect with Pluto.
On February 9, the Aquarius New Moon could cause us to feel frustrated about unmovable roadblocks due to a square with Uranus in Taurus. The Sun and Moon in fixed signs could grow our awareness of what energies are required to loosen in our lives. Uranus urges us to break free, and this drive could lead us to act on impulses. Shake-ups could force us to embrace change or feel disillusioned with our lives and instigate adjustments. Allow yourself the grace to change your mind, knowing things might not seem clear. Multiple paths are before us, but we can wait to decide which to take. When Uranus is involved, things can feel more urgent than they are. Take your time and relax.
On February 12, Mars enters Aquarius and conjoins Pluto on the thirteenth. On February 16, Venus enters Aquarius and conjoins Pluto on February 17. These transits compel our hearts to break open, initiating a process of metamorphosis that will shape our relationships with ourselves, others, and the natural world. When Venus moves into a conjunction with Mars on February 21, we can unify fractured alliances or surrender romantic dreams that will never materialize.
The North Node-Chiron conjunction in Aries reminds us not to compromise our well-being for others’ comfort. We don’t want to lean into people-pleasing (said the Libra) or rush to cut ties with someone not meeting our expectations. The Aries/Libra nodal axis reminds us to harmonize discord within ourselves first, then our relationships, and finally, the world. Venus and Mars in Aquarius show us how to accomplish that balancing act in our communities; whatever acts of service we do have a greater ripple effect at this time. Therefore, choose your contributions carefully, dedicating yourself to what excites and inspires you most.
The Sun enters Pisces on February 18, and for the first ten days of Pisces season, we feel the approaching Sun-Saturn conjunction that perfects on February 28. The Virgo Full Moon on February 24, shows the weight of Saturn’s influence. It’s important not to lose sight of the big picture. If we feel stuck, how can the awareness of our limitations help us engage in creative problem-solving? This lunation at the end of February reminds us of a quote by Albert Einstein:
There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.
Saturn’s influence could lead us into regret or disillusionment. The metaphorical needle bursts our bubble, allowing us to see what’s true. We may grieve the dreams we’ve lost – the ones that never materialized in our lives. We might feel lost or confused. Mercury in Pisces adds to this influence as it directs our thoughts. We could ruminate about disappointments or, as Einstein suggests, dwell on life’s many miracles. Even the dead ends we’ve taken offer gifts and rewards. Mercury meets the Sun and Saturn on February 28, showing us the many facets of our life experiences. It also helps us attune our intuition so we may work with divination tools and creative meditation to shape our present lives for more fulfilling futures.
