A cluster of planets, three or more, is called a stellium. Happening in one sign this puts an accent on the qualities of that sign. It is Aquarius’ turn this month. Mercury, Venus, Mars will arrive in Aquarius by February 17, and once they contact Pluto in the first degree of the sign there will be some intense energies flying around. Not much may happen in your little world (changes below the surface), but if something does, be prepared, it will be something like a tinder box. A situation could become explosive. Whatever happens is irreversible.
At the same time, the Sun in late Aquarius square to Uranus could bring changes and unexpected new directions. Combined with five planets including Pluto all at once in Aquarius, that’s a lot of Aquarius energy. Six with the Aquarius New Moon on February 9. Mars in the mix will start something. Sparks could fly. People will want to break free in some way. There is revolution, new technology and innovative change. Watch what might happen with social media, AI, international communications and the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. On a personal level, the fixed signs, Aquarius, Taurus, Leo and Scorpio will feel the changes the most.
Pluto will station retrograde later this year and move back into Capricorn again in September, like last year. Then in October he will station direct and move back into Aquarius around Thanksgiving. On Election Day, Mars in Cancer will oppose Pluto. Batten down the hatches!
Holiday observances this month are Imbolc (Groundhog Day) February 2, Chinese New Year of the Dragon February 10 and Mardi Gras February 13. Get ready to party, especially with the love planets Venus and Mars together on Valentine’s Day.
Celestial Almanac: Aquarius New Moon February 9-10, Virgo Full Moon February 24.
While Mercury, Venus and Mars are in your career house the first half of the month, you can make progress. There is probably a lot of creativity going on. Inspiration comes easily. Take advantage of this. Continue to work hard and make a good impression. At the New Moon on February 9 there could be a new beginning or a change of direction. Because of Pluto right there, it could be great or it could knock you on your ass. Friendships and groups are favored.
When Mercury, Venus and Mars move into your career house, it will be your turn to be the star depending on your situation. There will be different activities in the work place. It will be exciting and interesting. Your job description will change. Because of Pluto subtle issues of power, control and manipulation are at play here. There may also be a little office romance going on. Entertainment, the arts, product placement (social media), retail, promotions and the political arena will be favored.
The planets in Aquarius will put the focus on travel, expansion and adventure after the middle of the month. Try to plan a trip or excursion of some kind. A change of scene would do you good. Also expanding the mind is a good idea, if you can’t manage a get-away. Go to a museum. Get some new books to read. Take a class of some kind. Get out your sketchbook and paints, or do a craft project. Write in your journal. New ideas are coming to you.
While Mercury, Venus and Mars are still in Capricorn all partnerships are favored. Romance is in bloom. This is a good time to get engaged especially with Valentine’s Day coming up. Business partnerships and projects are also going well now. If nothing like that is happening you can still do nice things for yourself on that day. Go out with friends, go shopping, buy jewelry or go to a spa. Have a good dinner. I know I’m going to!
The focus is on marriage and partnerships, same as last month, and all one-to-one relationships. Problems that you put off may have to be dealt with. Prepare to make necessary changes. The circumstances may be on the outside and not brought on by you. Life changes, job changes and other things. If you are single, anything could happen. You may have an adversary you didn’t know about. Business affairs, lawsuits and legal matters have to be settled.
Mercury, Venus and Mars are in your house of leisure time, fun and games during the first half of the month. You will get lots of calls and invitations. Go out and have a good time. Romance and children’s activities are favored. When Jupiter approaches the conjunction with Uranus at the end of the month, you should start planning that dream vacation. There might be a surprise opportunity. Travel, adventure and expansion of your world are favored.
While Mercury, Venus and Mars are still in Capricorn there is a lot going on at home. Organizing closets, renovating, decorating or buying art and furniture. Or family members are coming and going. A relative from your past returns. Get in touch. There may be some news. When everything moves into Aquarius there will be social activities, parties, children’s activities and so forth. Babies are coming. Good time to start planning a family if you are on that track.
Read about Libra. When the planets gather in Aquarius those things apply to you, with a lot going on at the home front. There may be more excitement and permanent changes. It may not be too difficult if you are prepared and plan ahead. Downsizing or moving to another town or state. Some family members will depart. Wish them well. When Jupiter conjuncts Uranus in Taurus at the end of the month, romance, marriage and elopement are favored.
Mercury, Venus and Mars will influence finances, property and possessions the first half of the month. It is a good time for buying and selling household items. Have an estate sale maybe. Or you may buy some property as an investment. When your ruling planet Jupiter joins Uranus, there may be a surprise or something unexpected. Probably changes and expansion in the work place. Your job and responsibilities may change. It could be something good.
You are having a busy time, all sorts of stuff happening. With Mars here your health is good and you may be getting back into shape. When Mercury, Venus and Mars move into Aquarius, you deserve a rest. You may have had an energy shift already when the Sun and Pluto moved out of your sign. There is a focus on money and finance at the end of the month. At the Virgo Full Moon February 24, travel is favored so plan a trip.
Read the article above again. You are in the spotlight. When Mars arrives here on February 13 (as well as everybody else), you will feel an energy surge so plan on having lots of work to do. You are full of ideas and probably have trouble concentrating on one thing at a time. This month could be crazy. Running in different directions all at once. But have fun. Enjoy the moment. At the New Moon on February 9 you will meet people and start new projects. Valentine’s Day could be interesting.
Saturn and Neptune have settled down in direct motion so things in your life ought to be progressing smoothly. No retrogrades this month. At the Virgo Full Moon February 24, marriage and partnerships are favored. You could meet someone special, or a budding romance could go to the next level. This is a good day to get married. A business project could bring results. Have a pleasant Valentine’s Day, spread a little love around, and do some nice things for yourself.
