Happy Valentine’s Day! This month, we celebrate love and partnerships. If you do not have a special someone, why not celebrate with family and friends whom you love or someone who has a special meaning in your life. Take a sister, best friend or co-worker out to a nice dinner or do something fun so you can catch up on each other’s lives. Valentine’s Day does not have to be about celebrating a romantic partnership, it can be as simple as loving yourself; for if you love yourself, you will be surrounded with love which in itself is a blessing from Above.
Mercury Retrograde (Rx)
Yes, Mercury is retrograde again from February 7-28, so don’t be surprised if things just don’t go your way. One never signs any type contract nor does one change policies or leases, etc. during Mercury Rx; never start anything new. Car problems/repairs, computer complications, misinterpretations of seemingly positive conversations happen as well as being depressed and thinking too much about negative situations and people. These are all the things that Mercury can do to you during its transit. Know that the time frame is brief, so if you can postpone an interview, important decision or long journey, do so. It would be in your best interest to wait.
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Planets in the morning sky: Mercury from the 22nd, Venus, Mars, and Saturn.
Planets in the night sky: Mercury through the 9th, and Jupiter.
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Retrogrades: Mercury from the 7th, and Jupiter all month.
The sun will go into Pisces on February 18th.
ARIES - March 20 – April 18
This is an invigorating time to start attracting additional friends and joining new organizations. You are thinking about so many new exciting ways to change your life, especially what you should continue and perhaps what has to go or be altered in some way. Planned changes in business will help you move onward and upward. Whether or not you stay with your present job, you will be successful. Thinking from many perspectives at once, you are able to see what the outcomes of any scenario will be. Your energy level is high and you seem to be doing too much at one time; be careful not to run yourself down which may affect your immune system or health in general. Be sure to rest when appropriate and don’t take on too any things that others can help you with. There is much luck, positive energy and great opportunities awaiting you if you decide to try something new; otherwise, things will stay exactly the same.
TAURUS - April 19 – May 19
This seems to be a very serious time in your life when you are thinking about your future direction and goals to make yourself happy and financially stable. You may be thinking from a philosophical or metaphysical point of view and may even take some classes to learn what this is all about. Your interest has been piqued in esoterica and your spirituality is going in a much stronger direction; that’s why your interest is so strong now. There’s a possibility of a change in career, especially if you have been thinking about it for a long time. If you are unhappy in your current position, perhaps it’s time to send out resumes and see what else is out there for you. Be very careful about keeping career on an even keel as it seems you will be getting upset easily so you will need to be more centered and focused within your goals. Depression may creep into your life from time to time, but life is going to get better and sometimes changes need to be made to get us to our next adventure in life. Be open to change and a bit more flexible than usual and things will go more smoothly.
GEMINI - May 20 – June 20
Life goes in an unexpected direction in your personal and business life. There is much positive energy around you and outcomes couldn’t look brighter. You sometimes feel as if you need to accomplish much in this life on your own and you are so right. You can do so many things and are talented in many areas; it would be wonderful if you could harness your energy to make life easier by condensing your workload and doing what makes you more money in a shorter amount of time or as the saying goes, “Working smarter and not harder.” Making yourself a priority is important now. Are you still doing too much for others and your dreams and goals are pushed aside. Home life is more satisfying whether you are alone or if you have a family. Divide up the household chores so you don’t have to do everything yourself even if they are not done to your specifications. Children will learn and you will have more time to do what you need to do for yourself.
CANCER - June 21 – July 21
What a good time for making more money or acquiring it through investments, luck in the lottery, an inheritance or working hard and getting a promotion or more responsibility for more money. You will continue to be very fortunate with financial stability. Nothing makes you happier than having money in the bank and you will be able to save a bit more than usual. Friends and associates may ask to borrow money, and it’s up to you whether or not you want lend them money. However, it doesn’t look like you’ll get any of it back. Your romantic partner is still not on the same wavelength with you regarding money so another conversation is due. Upsets and worrying can spoil the mood of your month, so find out what your exact issues are and deal with them one at a time until they are completed.
LEO - July 22 – August 22
Family and home life fall into place and you are ready to really get involved in your family’s interests, pastimes and hobbies. You talk a great deal to each other but what is wonderful now is that you are actually listening to each other. You may not be the caregiver any longer. Share responsibilities and make sure you have enough time for yourself. Classes, lectures, workshops, the spa, a massage, mani/pedi or anything else you feel like doing for yourself is important now. You need to be pampered like you have pampered others. If someone wants to do something for you, let them. Smile and say, “Thank you,” instead of telling them that it’s okay because you’ll take care of it. Some reciprocal energy was bound to find its way to you and now here it is. Activity is mild; you have many plans, but just don’t seem to have the energy to do everything you want. Prioritize and at least you’ll get some things done that are important.
VIRGO - August 23 – September 21
Romantic love, creativity and children seem to take up a good deal of your month. Be careful not to fantasize about a romantic partner because (s)he may not be as perfect as you think. If it is a new partner, be sure to ask family and friends’ opinions because you are not seeing clearly now. Emotions are high; you are also super sensitive now, so crying at the drop of a hat may be at hand. Why? Only you know. You tend to make things worse than they truly are by worrying and being anxious over everything, so if you lighten up, you may immediately resolve some of your issues. Money doesn’t seem to be your main concern as it is steady and you feel as if your life is secure. Feeling as if the weight of the world is on your shoulders may be real or imagined. Again, deal with reality and handle the things you have to and let other things go.
LIBRA - September 22 – October 22
Health improves once you try to keep New Year’s resolutions about eating better and exercising. Have a checkup at your health care professional if you have let them slip by. This would be a good time to make sure everything is fine. You are scattered and frantic trying to get so many things done during the winter. Don’t panic or drive yourself crazy. Having a list of things to do is a fine start to getting things done, but it is not set in stone. Make time for yourself to rest, meditate, pray or veg out. You have the right to watch TV or listen to self help CDs. Take a class or two so you can become relaxed and calm. If you get overwhelmed, give yourself permission to rest. You always tend to do too much, so take it easy from time to time. Visit friends and have a gab session. Talking over your problems with others may put them in perspective. You do not always have to be the one who helps others; let others help you now.
SCORPIO - October 23 – November 21
Finding a suitable job or feeling important and needed in your current job is important to you. You want to help out and be needed, but you are finally setting boundaries so that you are not being taken advantage of on a daily basis. If retired, you may find that life is getting rather boring; you may need a part time job or something to do to pass away the time. Leisure is great, but without making a contribution to life, you are getting bored to tears. Otherwise, health issues should be addressed and do not just let this pain or that one go by without dealing with them. If it is something that needs to be taken care of, you are ahead of the game since you went to the doctor early so issues can be dealt with and resolved quickly. Depression and worry take hold of you from time to time. If you can’t do anything about the problem, accept it and move on. If you can change it, then take positive action. You need to think in a more constructive way giving yourself many options for your career, love life and financial future.
SAGITTARIUS - November 22 – December 20
Romantic and business partnerships may not make as much sense as they used to. You are reevaluating your relationships and may come to an interesting conclusion. Some may think that being single would be the way to go while others could not think of leaving a partner, so which option is for you? You have much to accomplish now such as art, reading, dancing, singing, writing, poetry, a blog or pottery to name a few things that you may have an interest in. This is such a creative period so what will you be creating? Make time for yourself. There is so much potential for you to be artistic and creative, so get those creative juices flowing and see what happens. The more you change, the more the energy around you will change for the better. Choose which friends should remain in your life and get rid of the negative people who always bring you down. You need to be surrounded with positive souls who want the best for you and who want nothing from you.
CAPRICORN - December 21 – January 18
Financial security and abundance is your issue this month. You are concerned that there may not be enough money for the future and it seems as if you are freaking out about it rather than being sensible and trying to deal with your fears and the situation at hand. Drama unfolds as you worry yourself to distraction about nothing. This is a great time to reconsider what it is that you really need in your life. Thinking about so many opportunities will make you crazy, so only choose a few you can really accomplish within your time frame and let the others go. You seem very sensitive and emotional now, even though you may not want to admit it, but just know that better days are coming and once you decide the direction you want to go, then the opportunities and choices will follow. It would be good if you concentrated on your self-esteem and self-confidence now as they could really use a boost. Let others appreciate what you do for them and don’t let your family and friends continue to take advantage of your good nature.
AQUARIUS - January 19 – February 17
Travel and career are important now, so plan whichever trip you want, but be sure you do not leave during your company’s busy season (budget season, new promotions, etc.). It is up to you to set company standards so be sure you know the company’s policy and are very clear to help those under you adhere to the standards your company has set. Career goals may be changing for the better. Some may be getting a promotion and others may be leaving their comfortable position for a new job. This is amazing news since taking that first step will help you move into your new world with many positive changes that will make you feel wonderful. Dealing with finances is still tricky, but you are doing well. Keep that budget alive and well and your bank account will be the same. Don’t let depression take over your life from past experiences and events. The past is gone and there is nothing you can do to change it. You must live for today and the future.
PISCES – February 18 – March 19
Being very careful about what you say at work would be a good thing. Don’t trust too many people because someone is trying to sabotage you and make you look like a lazy or untrustworthy employee. If you are in a creative field, this is the time for you to shine. If not, then you must be careful since it seems others are trying to get you into trouble with management or the boss. Be very aware of what you say to others and try hard not to be too super sensitive since others will find that a weakness in your character and prey upon it. Thinking in a clear and concise way will help you figure out anything that needs to be decided. Don’t second guess yourself. If you make a decision, stickwith it. Most times when you change your first decision, you are not doing what you are supposed to be doing. Procrastination sets in and you are back into the negativity that kept you from making a decision in the first place. Move forward, be strong and determined and you will get through any instances of worry, anxiety and confusion.
