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FEBRUARY 2012
February 3, 2012 is the day when Neptune enters his own sign of Pisces. He hasn’t been in Pisces since 1847, right after his discovery in 1846. He stayed in Pisces until 1861. During that time there was an economic crisis in Europe, the emancipation of the Russian serfs, The USA had its Civil War begin and the excitement of the California Gold Rush. Steamships started crossing the Atlantic for commerce and for pleasure. Karl Marx published the Communist Manifesto and Darwin wrote the Origin of the Species. Singer invented the sewing machine. They discovered oil (ruled by Neptune) in Pennsylvania, marking the start of today’s modern oil industry. Anesthetics were used for dentistry and childbirth. The Mormons settled in Salt Lake City and spiritualism became popular in the USA. All these events have Neptunian/Piscean connotations. We’ll see what this transit brings to the world. Neptune will remain in Pisces until 2026.
Saturn turns retrograde on February 7 in the last degree of Libra. He heads back to 22 degrees of that sign and gives a last chance to clean up relationship issues. There will be a testing of diplomacy on many levels with rebalancing of power. Alliances will unravel. What doesn’t work will have to end. Those with planets in the last ten degrees of Libra, Aries, Cancer, and Capricorn will be the most affected. Saturn turns direct on June 25 and then moves on into Scorpio on October 5 to bring a new set of lessons.
Mars continues to retrograde in Virgo. You may be getting used to people being picky about little things that upset their sense of order.
Mercury will have his next retrograde fling on March 12. You have six weeks to prepare.
February 1 – Moon in Taurus, VC from 2:06 pm until 2:15 pm when it enters Gemini. Venus is opposite retrograde Mars making this a great day for reworking the details and addressing those little annoyances in your relationships. It is also a good time to go over how you are using your money and to revisit your budget. Have a good discussion with your partner about what needs fixing in your house, life, and relationship.
February 2 – Moon in Gemini. Watch the movie Groundhog Day again to get a lesson about life. It is also Candlemas, the ancient holiday that celebrates being halfway through winter. There is an emphasis on the element of air, highlighting the power of thought. Edgar Cayce said: “Thought is the creator” so think about that as you go through the day.
February 3 – Moon in Gemini. Neptune enters the sign of Pisces. This is a major shift in energy and will make the day unstable, like walking on shaky ground. You’ll find new inspiration for your writing projects. Go shopping and buy something to wear that’s a watery color. Stretch your mind to think new thoughts. Make affirmations for improving your life.
February 4 – Moon in Cancer. This is the weekend to stay and do home improvements. Do a mid-winter cleaning. Sort through your stuff and recycle what you’re not using. Let your intuition tell you what to keep and what to give away. Clean out your pantry and make a bag to donate to the food bank. Watch a sentimental favorite old movie tonight.
February 5 – Moon in Cancer. Invite family and friends over for brunch. It’s a good day to cook. Call Mom and check up on her and get filled in on the family news. Do another project around the house, one you’ve been meaning to do. Take a nap. Take care of houseplants and put them in bigger pots if they ask you to. Take a rest so you’ll be refreshed for the week ahead.
February 6 – Moon VC Cancer, enters Leo 8:24 am. Saturn is motionless as he prepares to turn around and start his retrograde period. Today may feel like the calm before the storm and you will feel a lack of energy. Continue on with what you started two weeks ago at the new moon. Don’t be surprised if someone asks you to explain your creative ventures.
February 7 – Moon in Leo. Saturn turns retrograde at 9:03 am. Today’s full moon occurs with Mercury standing next to the Sun. They infuse you with original and possibly shocking thoughts. You may have to revise some of your self-centered concepts and take a larger view that includes others. You will receive insight on how to improve your relationships, your financial situations, and how to alter the way you present yourself.
February 8 – Moon in Leo, VC from 11:42 am until 12:32 pm when it enters Virgo. Venus moves into Aries and helps you see your desires more clearly. She entices you to take some time for yourself. You may want to pull back from a focus on relationship and take some risks on your own. Plan a trip tonight.
February 9 – Moon in Virgo. Today is a good day for working on the boring stuff. You have the necessary concentration to push through the tedium. Venus joins Uranus and they tempt you to leave your work behind and go off on an adventure. Before you do, take some time to look at your investments and see if your money is secure. Then go do something you’ve never done before.
February 10 – Moon VC Virgo, enters Libra 2:54 pm. This is a stressful day. You need to stay calm when you have to make adjustments to your schedule. Today will be a good lesson in dealing with frustration. You have to think about giving up some of your pet concepts and reconsider the validity of your ideals. Finish up the week’s work, you’ll find errors and miscalculations to correct. Relax with your loved one tonight.
February 11 – Moon in Libra. This is a good weekend to escape with your partner. Go where you can appreciate nature and flowers or where you can immerse yourself in art museums and culture. This is an excellent time to reenergize your relationship and eliminate any static routines. If you stay home, redecorate a room inside your home to make it more pleasant.
February 12 – Moon in Libra, VC from 4:09 pm until 5:01 pm when it enters Scorpio. Have a relaxed day. Meet friend for a meal or a walk. Shop for items of beauty to adorn you and your home. Enjoy the airiness of the day as you think and talk and speculate. You’ll want to withdraw from social contact tonight and be alone with your thoughts. Catch up on your journal entries.
February 13 – Moon in Scorpio. Mercury and Saturn join to give you the tools for negotiating and finding the fair way. Take advantage of the clarity and objectivity they give you since Mercury will enter the non-linear sign of Pisces tonight. It’s a good day to write, edit, and finish up personal writing projects.
February 14 – Moon in Scorpio, VC from 12:04 pm until 7:56 pm when it enters Sagittarius. Take the time during the long VC period for a Valentine Day celebration. Surprise your loved one with an unusual gift. You can heal old wounds through generosity, both material and spiritual. It’s a good day for receiving bodywork and water therapies. Try to swim or sit in a hot tub or whirlpool.
February 15 – Moon in Sagittarius. Listen well as people will reveal their hidden truths as they talk. You may say more than you want as words will come flowing out of your mouth if you don’t stop to think before you speak. You’ll feel like playing hooky and won’t want to follow your schedule. It’s a rebellious sort of day.
February 16 – Moon in Sagittarius. The words keep on coming as you’ll do best to sit and write them down, or record your thoughts in some way. Mercury sits with Chiron and they bring healing power to your hands and to your thoughts. Make plans to visit a spa or spiritual retreat. Play your favorite sports or get some exercise outdoors if you can. Read spiritual literature tonight.
February 17 – Moon in Capricorn. Work long hours today. You can make intelligent revisions and changes as you go through the day. Firm up your existing commitments and contracts. Have serious discussions with your boss and co-workers on how to make the work more efficient. There won’t be such a good day for doing business for a long time.
February 18 – Moon in Capricorn. You’ll want to continue on with your work as the day drives your mind to thoughts of your career. Today is the last day of Aquarius with its far-reaching visionary outlook. Use the last of this solid mental energy to revise and to finish your projects. Firm up the underlying foundation of your relationship. It’s a serious day so get all your chores done.
February 19 – Moon in Aquarius. The Sun enters Pisces at 1:18 am. The Sun then merges with Neptune to give you a spiritual, right-brained, artistic, mystical day. Relax and enjoy it. Sit quietly and receive inspiration. You’ll see things differently and will want to change some of your fixed opinions. Do an act of kindness and be generous with a big donation to a group that feeds people.
February 20 – Moon in Aquarius. It’s the dark of the moon so don’t start anything, just finish up what’s ongoing. Your energy is at ebb so stay on track and do your best to get through the day. It’s a very good day to have for a holiday. Rest and relax and read to feed your curious mind. Try your hand at expressing your artistic side. Perform a comforting ritual.
February 21 – Moon VC Aquarius, enters Pisces 12:31 pm. The Pisces new moon, which occurs this afternoon, is a mystical time. It is a holy day. This year the new moon is close to Neptune, making it more so. Today is a day to be of service to those who are in need. Meditate on the sea and how it encircles the Earth and connects all who live on the planet. Take your spiritual practice to a new level.
February 22 – Moon in Pisces, VC 9:24 pm. An overwhelming numinous aura permeates the day. Your right brain has taken charge and doesn’t want to think in a linear way. This is very good energy for artists, poets, dancers, and all people helpers. It’s a fertile time for planting seeds. Your sixth sense is working well so you can believe the things you hear in your head.
February 23 – Moon VC Pisces, enters Aries 9:48 pm. It will be hard to get much done today. You’ll have to struggle to stay grounded and stick to your schedule. Take a personal day if you can. Find time for some creative spacing out. Let your imagination roam and take notes on the journey. Make a generous donation to help where help is needed.
February 24 – Moon in Aries. You have more energy today to catch up on the things that you let slide during the week. You’ll be able to push your way through the fog. The Sun joins Chiron and they give you intuition on how to heal that nagging problem. Quiet your mind and receive their advice. Listen to some live music or go see a dance performance.
February 25 – Moon in Aries. It’s a lucky day full of goodies for you to go out and pick off the opportunity tree. You can fulfill some desires concerning the material and/or spiritual world. Do what you want to do and go where you’ve always wanted to go. If your heart is in the right place, there is no limit to what you can find today.
February 26 – Moon VC Aries, enters Taurus 9:29 am. It’s a slow sensuous day when you want to give your body a rest and then pamper it with pleasures. It’s a day to indulge in your secret sins. Forget the diet and put the schedule aside as you eat what your want. Make love in the afternoon. Take a nap. Give yourself a vacation from your daily stress.
February 27 – Moon in Taurus. You’ll feel more grounded than you have in a while. Try to focus on work knowing that you won’t feel like moving too fast. It’s a one-step-in-front-of-the-other kind of day. The moon is fertile for planting and transplanting. Buy a new plant for your home or office. Shop the sales and find treasure in the thrift stores.
February 28 – Moon in Taurus, VC 2:46 pm. The Sun and Pluto are urging you to take that next step so you don’t get stuck in a routine that feels stagnant. It’s a good day for making little changes that shift your direction. Consider how you spend your money and make a small revision to your budget. Cook your favorite gourmet meal tonight.
February 29 – Moon in Gemini. Today is a rare day and you’ll want to do something special. Take a small trip to a nearby place you haven’t been to in four years. Pick up a book you started and never finished. Reconnect with an old friend. Mercury will turn retrograde in two weeks so plan out and take care of important communications.