Three Planets Plus a New Moon
in Aquarius
A lot of dynamic energy is percolating
around right now, courtesy of a triple dose of planets in the
sign of Aquarius. The sun is in Aquarius until February 18th.
Mercury is in Aquarius until February 17th. And Venus will be
in Aquarius from February 3rd through February 27th.
There's also a powerful and optimistic
new moon in the sign of Aquarius which occurs Tuesday, February
8th, at 5:28 pm EST here in the U.S.
Chinese Year of the Rooster Starts
The energy of the Chinese New
Year also kicks in on February 9th. These next twelve months will
be the year of the Rooster, which is a flamboyant and social sign
in the Chinese tradition. So expect many dramatic events to happen
on the world stage which will challenge cultural norms, societal
structures, and the way in which we interact with others. Customs
and manners, dating habits, and trends in the media (keeping up
with what is "hot" and what is "out') will occupy
a lot of our attention this year. We'll be gradually moving away
from heated political debate and focusing more on improving our
quality of life by healing relationships, reconnecting with our
families, and healing the wounds of the past.
The Rooster energies will be a
broader filter through which we'll experience a lot of fun stuff
in February. The Aquarius energies will encourage us to lighten
up and to focus on social matters. Aquarius is the sign which
is always inventing new concepts that spread outwards onto the
planet, so Aquarian energies may inspire us to shift our opinions
about what fashions are cool, what slang is in, and what personal
style we want to follow.
It's possible that a whole new
movement could emerge on the cultural landscape over the next
month. Remember how things like the Goth style, the hip-hop culture,
and the Britney Spears tarty teen look have each had their moment
in the sun? Well, it's time for The Next Big Thing to surface
on the horizon. By early March, these seeds of change will have
been planted. It should be interesting to see what trends are
starting to take shape as we head into the spring.
What's Happening with You?
Here are some highlights about
what will be happening in February with the different signs.
 Aquarius -
This is your month, girfriend! With a pile-up of planets in your
sign, you'll feel more energized than you have in months. Don't
waste a single moment moping around, holding on to painful events
from the past. The energies of February are propelling you forward,
demanding that you make some bold moves. Initiate new projects.
Propose to someone you adore. Buy a house. Get going with anything
that you've put on hold, and banish the word "fear" from
your vocabulary. You rock, and you know it!
Gemini,
Libra - Aquarius is your sister Air sign, so those triple
planets in Aquarius will affect you favorably this month. You'll
feel looser and more cheery, and you'll find it easy to express
your marvelous sense of humor. This is a great time to take
a break from the "heavy stuff" you've been dealing
with since last fall. Embrace comedy, inspiration, and light-hearted
fun wherever you can find it.
Aries
and Sagittarius - This could be a restless time where
you might not know exactly where to channel your energy. Burn
off stress through lots of exercise. Find ways to release toxic
emotions. You may feel discontent or edgy and not know why.
This is just the influence of all of those Aquarian planets
overstimulating you. Don't force things in your personal or
professional life just now. Distract yourself with hobbies,
workshops, or social groups if you need to burn off some steam.
Leo -
Since Aquarius is opposite your sign, you could feel a little
under the weather. But don't worry - the planets aren't out to
get you! When planets are in a sign opposite yours, this is a
time to reexamine anything in your life that isn't working. Your
mantra should be: "Reevaluate, reconsider, revamp." This
is the perfect month to dismantle old structures and habits which
no longer serve you and make room for something better.
Taurus,
Virgo, Capricorn - A lot of raw energy is available to
you now, but this ball of creative power may take a little longer
to assume a cohesive shape. Think of this as a month to give
birth to fresh ideas and innovative frameworks. But it may take
a few more months to ground these concepts onto the Earth plane.
This is an excellent month to meditate, pray, and tap into your
artistic abilities, because you could have a creative breakthrough.
Cancer
- Expect to surprise yourself
this month as you contemplate turning over a whole new leaf
in some area of your life. You're definitely due for an "overhaul." Maybe
you've been hanging on to a relationship that has only dragged
you down into the mud. Let it go! Or perhaps you've been holding
out hope that you'll finally reach a long-term career goal.
But ask yourself, "Does this goal still resonate with
me, spiritually and emotionally?" Chances are that you're
dragging around crusty old projects that have outlived their
welcome. Release, surrender, and move on.
Scorpio
and Pisces - Both
of you are easing into 2005, gradually picking up momentum
as you tackle various challenges. Expect this month to be
a dynamic time when lots of sudden shifts or changes may take
place. The key is to remain flexible. If your boss suddenly
decides to leave for Indonesia to help with tsunami relief
efforts, throwing your office into chaos, focus on how you
can smooth things over. If your honey quits his medical internship
and says he'd like to become a postal carrier instead of a
doctor, your reponse should be, "Cool. I support you
in whatever you do, honey." Be a person of peace amidst
a sea of change.
Overall, February's energy will
be prompting us to make changes in any area of our life where
we are carrying around stale, outdated attitudes. Don't be afraid
to surrender stuff that has grown burdensome. Like tossing out
a pair of shoes that has always been a size too small, you'll
quickly feel relieved. Don't let yourself be constricted anymore.
It's time to break free.
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