February will be intense. We have a planetary pile-up in Capricorn, a Venus/Mars conjunction, Mercury will stop in the sky on top of Pluto, and a New Moon that ticks off the Saturn/Uranus square. Whew!
The highlight of this month is the Venus conjunct to Mars. Venus is Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty and she just could not resist the charms of Mars who is Ares, the god of war even though she was married to the sweet Virgo guy, Hephaestus. Hephaestus took good care of her and made her girdles and beautiful jewelry with his forge. In fact, she only married him because of his skill and expertise because he was really quite ugly. BUT, Ares was just too sexy. Just when they were doing the deed, Helios, the Sun, the big blabbermouth, sees them and tells Hephaestus what was going on. Hephaestus wove a golden net and captured them naked in the bed and strung them up, bed and all so that everyone could see. Even the gods came to watch and they roared with laughter.
We will have Venus hooking up with Mars for a long time starting at the beginning of this month and becoming very nearly exact on Valentine’s Day and this aspect will continue until the beginning of April. They will be dancing together starting at mid degrees of Capricorn and continue together in early Aquarius on March 7. They will not separate until April 6. Check the house in your birth chart that contains late Capricorn and early Aquarius. Don’t do anything indiscreet that could lead to a scandal or to the gods laughing at you. They don’t need to be entertained, our daily life amuses them enough. AND don’t leave your practical, generous partner for some flash in the pan Ares. Pay attention to the myths, they can guide you.
Dates to Watch:
Note to my Astrology Clients. Use your Planetary Placement and Ascendant Sheet to find if the following transits will have a major impact on you.
Feb 1 – New Moon at 5 Aquarius. This new moon sets off the Saturn Uranus square we have had for most of 2021. We may see this conflict recur for the next two weeks. This aspect pits Authority against Freedom. Since Uranus turned retrograde in August 2021, it has been easy for Saturn to bully Uranus into submission. But Uranus turned direct on Jan 18 and he is in his full power now
The ruler of Aquarius is Uranus and Uranus stands for truth, rebellion, and the awakener. Uranus is in aspect to this New Moon, but also the New Moon is conjunct Saturn. We could see more truth coming to light. I expect the narrative around the lockdowns, the mandates, and all the other restrictions to collapse. Watch for this, free at last.
Also, because this new moon is in a square to Uranus we could experience cyber-attacks that affect our food production or banking. It’s impossible to predict how Uranus will react because he rules surprises. We could have an earthquake, politically or geographically. Who knows with Uranus? Look at the house that contains 5 degrees of Uranus, this is the area of your life that will experience a new start. See the meaning of the houses here.
The archetype for Aquarius is Prometheus. He stole the fire from the gods and brought it to mankind. He was the only humanitarian god. Do an intention on this New Moon to discover the gift that you can bring to the rest of us.
Feb 3 – Mercury turns direct at 24 Capricorn. He stops in the sky preparing to turn direct right on top of Pluto –another intense aspect having to do with our mind. Be careful of your writing and speech. Mercury really hates to slog through Capricorn. He likes to flit around on his tiny wings but Capricorn, being an old stick-in-the-mud senex, won’t let him. So he needs to work on his taxes, pay off his mortgage and take care of the old folks.
Feb 4 – Sun conjunct Saturn at 15 degrees of Aquarius. There could be some new restrictions happening in the world. But I don’t think they will last long. We only have one Sun/Saturn aspect every year, take advantage of this and start a new project of hard work. Saturn loves to see you sweat. If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 13 to 17 degrees of Aquarius, declutter and organize your life, make Saturn happy.
Feb 8 – Mars trine Uranus at 11 degrees of Capricorn/Taurus. This is brilliant. I love this aspect. Mars is now in Capricorn in his exaltation which means he performs very well here and he is in harmony with Uranus who tends to be a wild and crazy guy, but Mars will put him to work to create something of value. If you have personal planets or the ascendant, at 9 to 16 degrees of Capricorn or Taurus, get to work on some original ideas. This aspect will be in orb for a week before this date and a week after.
Feb 11 – Mercury Conjunct Pluto at 27 Capricorn. This is the last of the three Mercury Conjunct Pluto aspects that we have experienced during the last 2 weeks. Keep your plans and intentions to yourself. You could meet with complete humiliation if someone finds out about what you are up to. If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 25 to 29 Capricorn, Mums the word.
Feb 14 – Mercury enters Aquarius until March 9. This is a repeat from January 14 to the 25th when Mercury was moving retrograde in Aquarius. Were you stymied then and not able to see the future? Maybe you can see your way forward now. Mercury is pretty bright in this sign. Aquarius is an air sign and Mercury, the thinker loves it here. A lot of far-out, original ideas can come to you. Get out your notebook. Later, some of your ideas may even make sense.
Feb 16 – Full Moon at 27 Leo. On a Full Moon, the Sun is opposite the Moon and It is up to us to integrate the two energies. The Sun is in Aquarius and the Moon in Leo. Leo is about ME. What pleases me, what is good for me, opposite what is good for everyone, what will work for everyone? You may be asked to tone down your narcissism on this one and think about the community. Check the two houses in your charts that contain 27 Aquarius and 27 Leo. These are the areas where you need to find a balance between yourself and others.
Venus conjunct Mars. I wrote about the relationship part of the conjunction above, but there is another area of our life that Venus and Mars could affect. Venus rules the arts and Mars rules initiative. So, get out those old dried-up paints, your outdated Nikon camera, or the guitar that has been gathering dust in the corner and start creating something of beauty. Venus and Mars will help you.
Feb 18 – Sun enters Pisces until March 20. The ruler of Pisces is Neptune. During this month you will want to escape from the harshness of the world—to daydream and fantasize about the past. It’s a good time to join a spiritual group or start a meditation practice. But try to keep your feet planted on the ground.
Feb 24 – Mercury Square Uranus at 10 Aquarius/Taurus. News could come in that really irritates you. In fact, you are irritable about everything today. You may fall back to your favorite response to it all-- Sarcasm. If you have personal planets or the ascendant at 8 to 12 Aquarius or Taurus, try to stay calm. I think Taurus will be able to do this, but Aquarius? Not so much.
Feb 26 to the 27th. The Moon will join Venus, Mars and Pluto to form a powerful, concentrated pile up in Capricorn. If you have personal planets or the ascendant between 22 and 29 degrees of Capricorn, Aries, or Cancer expect to be transformed or traumatized. And also look at the house in your chart that contains Capricorn. This is the area of your life that could be turned upside down. ( I know I’m being a little harsh here, but it’s cold outside and snowing AGAIN!)
OUTER PLANET TRANSITS:
JUPITER moved into Pisces on Dec 2. This month he will travel from 7 to 13 degrees of Pisces. Jupiter is the old traditional ruler of Pisces so he is happy here. Jupiter is about growth and expansion and rules travel and education. Also, the areas of your life ruled by the house in your natal chart that contains Pisces will be more joyful and good luck could come in around those areas. Jupiter in Pisces is about our spiritual life and about the fine arts, theater and poetry. Pisces is a very creative sign and Jupiter is going to expand it. If you have personal planets or the ascendant between 7 and 13 degrees of Pisces expect expansion and blossoming in that area of your chart.
SATURN is in Aquarius until March 2023. He is moving from 15 to 18 degrees of Aquarius this month. Saturn rules our material world, and especially our career. If you have felt stymied in that area, now is the time to move ahead. But you need to make plans and put in the hard work. Saturn is the old traditional ruler of Aquarius. So he is happy here. If you have the ascendant or any personal planets 15 to 18 degrees of Aquarius, you may be in store for some hard lessons around the issues ruled by the planet and the house the planet is in or rules. While Saturn is in Aquarius, he will run around trying to restrict all of the social media that he will call fake news. He hates to see freedom of expression which is what Aquarius is all about.
URANUS is in Taurus until Apr 2026. Uranus turned direct last month on the 18th at 10 degrees of Taurus. This month he moves from 10 to 11 degrees of Taurus. This is the time to break loose and make some radical changes in your life. I believe in ‘cooperating with the inevitable’. If you have Uranus in a challenging aspect to your ascendant or personal planets, (8 to 13 degrees of Taurus or Scorpio) go on a long vacation, preferably to somewhere you have never been before. Or make some major changes in your life. Taurus is the earth. Expect earth events such as earthquakes volcanos or major weather events during the period that Uranus is in Taurus.
NEPTUNE (creativity, sensitivity, escapism, dreams) is in Pisces until 2026. This month he moves from at 21 to 22 degrees. A lack of focus, a sense of drifting, or an inability to see a betrayal or disappointment until it's too late can be experienced by those of you with the ascendant or Personal Planets at 19 to 24 degrees of Pisces or Virgo. For the enlightened out there, Neptune can also bring artistic, musical, creative expression, increased dreams, and spiritual insights. Watch for some really inspired films to come out during the time Neptune is in Pisces.
PLUTO is in Capricorn until 2023. This month, Pluto moves from 26 to 27 degrees of Capricorn. Profound changes will be felt especially by those with the ascendant or personal planets at 24 to 29 degrees of Capricorn or Cancer. What needs to die in order to be reborn?
Have a great Month
Janet Kane
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