Time to take a break from all this seriousness, reflection and soul searching. 
Come down from the mountain top. The grim loneliness of the pandemic quarantine. The gloom and doom of the incendiary political scene. We should put behind us the Capitol Hill insurrection in Washington, which occurred on the very day Mars entered Taurus and joined Uranus. (I told you to expect the unexpected!) Let’s welcome in the new president. Let’s pray for his safety and well-being, for much better days ahead and the dawn of a more gracious political regime. Let’s be kinder to each other and not let politics divide us. The days are longer and spring is coming. Lighten up.
February 1-2, Ground Hog Day, Imbolc, Candlemas, Feast of St. Brigid and the midpoint of winter. In Celtic pagan tradition this marks the true beginning of spring.
February 12, Chinese New Year, the Year of the Ox. Gong Hey Fat Choy.
February 14, Valentine’s Day. Do something nice for someone else. Many species of birds choose mates around Valentine’s Day.
February 16, Mardi Gras! Followed by Lent and a period of some kind of fasting and sobriety until Easter. I’m making gumbo. Party on but keep in mind your masks and social distancing.
Celestial Almanac: Aquarius New Moon February 11. On this day there will be six stellar bodies in Aquarius. Make the most of this wonderful Aquarius energy. Meditate, make a wish, visualize and manifest! Virgo Full Moon February 27.
Read on for the February forecast. Love thy neighbor. Put on a red dress. Order out for dumplings (wealth) and lo mein (long life). Gong Hey Fat Choy.
Because of Jupiter there may be new group involvements. There may be some excitement in the first half of the month, with friends or various associations. Communications may be a little off. Sort things out after Mercury stations February 20. The rest of the month may be a quiet time, when the Sun is in Pisces. If you are the quiet or thoughtful type you may want to go on a retreat by yourself. Someone close to you may need help or a favor. With the stuff going on in Taurus you may go shopping. Watch out for those impulse purchases.
From last month: “Mars arrives on January 6… Mars will conjunct Uranus… This brings impulsive behavior, sudden changes of direction, surprises, new ideas… Expect the unexpected.” What did I tell you? January 6 was the day of the Capitol Hill riot. Both planets tend to manifest a little ahead of schedule, which is what happened. The exact conjunction was on January 20, the day of the inauguration. Fortunately, by then things calmed down. Has anything crazy happened to you yet, close to home? Remember to put the Mars energy to good use. The stellium in Aquarius may bring a career change, opportunity, fortune or fame.
Your ruling planet Mercury is retrograde until February 20. You know how this works. It’s a different energy. Switch gears at this time and review, re-work and re-organize. Because this is going on in Aquarius you may want to travel. You’ve got the wanderlust. But be ready for detours, delays or changes in the itinerary. Be flexible. Or you may not have anything planned and suddenly an opportunity comes up. Considering the current situation be careful. You may also study new subjects. Better to expand your mind or visit your family on Zoom.
Mercury Rx may affect certain financial activities. Don’t finalize a will, settle inheritance or sign contracts at this time. You could do the paperwork, though. Prepare and get all your ducks in a row but don’t firm up anything until after February 20. There could be changes or developments in group associations. When the Sun enters Pisces, you may travel (if allowed) or visit people through Zoom. Expand your world or your mind in some way. The Full Moon on February 27 may bring you good luck, fulfillment or the completion of a project.
The cluster of planets in Aquarius focuses attention on your relationships. A marriage or love affair will grow and develop at this time. You may work on a project together. The situation might be good or difficult or neither one. Because of the Sun here, a one-on-one relationship simply assumes importance. It is a good time to get engaged, move in together or plan a wedding. There is a lot happening this month. It could be very exciting and interesting. Watch out for the New Moon in February 11 and make a wish. This could be an important day.
Because of Mars and Uranus in Taurus, you are still thinking of traveling, or some kind of adventure. Obviously, the pandemic limits travel. But maybe some kind of opportunity will develop this month. The Full Moon in Virgo on February 27 is promising. Some Virgos will meet a new lover, or get engaged. A situation may come to a head and be resolved. A project may be completed. When your ruling planet Mercury stations, you can proceed with crafts or building projects. Changes at your office or work station can be made now. Get a new computer.
Because of Saturn and the pandemic, social activities are limited. No Super Bowl party this year. But make the most of being at home. Have a small get-together. Romance (Jupiter) and children’s activities take up a large part of your life, especially children and parenting duties. Babies may be born now. I’m sure there is a baby boom coming. I wish I could promise more in the romance department. With everyone stuck at home and the limitations on dining, how do you meet people and connect with them? Use your imagination. Think outside the box.
The cluster in Aquarius puts your focus on home life. There are changes coming or things happening. People moving out or moving in, such as adult children, or perhaps you are placing elderly parents in assisted living. Many people are affected by economic adversity at this time and have to tighten up their belts. Or you may retire, downsize or move to a warmer climate. With Mars and Uranus, there may be whirlwind affairs, tumultuous times or you may run off and elope one night. Passion flairs and sparks fly. There’s never a dull moment.
There may be changes or excitement in your neighborhood with the planets in Aquarius. Neighbors, brothers, sisters and close family members are involved. Try to work with them and try to get along. With Mercury Rx, there may be delays or a change of plans where travel is concerned. Have plan B ready. You and your children are still adapting to virtual classrooms. Go with the flow. Social media assumes greater importance. After February 20 it will be a better time to travel. February 27 could be an exciting day, with the Virgo New Moon.
Read about Cancer. You also will be focused on money matters for some reason. Paying bills and updating the checkbook are chores that Capricorn doesn’t mind. You are very organized. With Mercury Rx, you may find an error in your favor that you overlooked. You may dig up useful information. You find things you had misplaced. On the Full Moon you may take a trip or have a Zoom meeting in which you learn something new. Because of Mars and Uranus there is more involvement with children now, possibly an unplanned pregnancy.
There is a stellium of planets here. The Sun, Venus (which comes in February 1), Mercury, Jupiter and Saturn. Mercury Rx is here until stationing about February 20. Get organized, collect information or do background checks for projects coming up later. You may find things you had lost or misplaced. Communications may be difficult or confusing. But Venus here will help you come to an agreement and get along well with others. With Venus you attract new friends, lovers, money, favors and other benefits. Watch the New Moon on February 11. Make a wish. Aquarians may experience major personal changes this month.
You may visit someone close to you who is ill, or volunteer to help in some way. You may be alone a lot because of the quarantine. Pisces can handle the solitude better than most people. Creative inspiration may blossom at this time. Mercury Rx: Don’t sign any papers yet. Go within. Meditate, write about your dreams in your journal. Psychic ability may be stronger at this time. You may have premonitions. There is a lot going on in the outside world but for now, you just sit tight and observe.