With Mercury, Venus and Pluto all in Capricorn for the first 2 weeks, the month begins with a bit of intensity and strong emphasis on practical results. A square to Uranus makes progress difficult with unexpected obstacles popping up when you least expect them. The new Moon yesterday on the 8th in Aquarius, also ushered in the Chinese New Year of the Fire Monkey, which has both good and bad energies to contend with. There are many Feng Shui cures for each sign and many websites to access information about what you can do to ensure success during the difficult times. A Monkey year can be a bit mischievous and the last one was in 2004 so think back to that time to get a clue of how Monkey energy manifested in your life. This one has the Fire element associated with it so things happen quickly and can get out of control just as quickly.
The new Moon in Aquarius had a square from Mars in Scorpio so you can expect some obstacles to progress along the way…a bit of “stabby energy” in the air as those less evolved can get aggressive or vengeful with their agenda. The latter 2 weeks of the month Mercury goes into Aquarius and Venus follows so things get easier to negotiate with Air signs prominent so just slow down and gather more information about the situations you encounter. Jupiter is still retrograde in Virgo with the North Node creating extremes in opinions and situations for those with Virgo prominent in their charts. Neptune in Pisces provides some calm and inspiration and will continue to bring water issues to the forefront, note the news of the storm surge in New York coast and the extreme high seas threatening a cruise ship. Saturn in Sag encourages us to continue to examine our belief systems, prejudices, foreign cultures and their impact on our lives. Right action should be the goal.
ARIES
March 21-April 20
You are in much better shape this month as your ruling planet, Mars, is traveling in the middle of Scorpio, a sign it rules and behaves well in…that is as long as you have lots of activities that can totally involve your passion, power and physical acumen! Look for something that you can really get committed to. Aries likes action so get busy with something meaningful! Best days are the 11th and 12th.
TAURUS
April 21-May 20
With Venus now transiting the sign of Capricorn and approaching a conjunction with Pluto and Mars in Scorpio, there’s more than a bit of intensity surrounding close personal relationships.
Do your best to be practical as well as passionate with your partner and get clear about your respective roles and expectations. For all Taurus’s money matters, so don’t be extravagant at this time. Your stellar days are the 13th and 14th, Valentine’s Day, how perfect is that!
GEMINI
May 21-June 21
With the Mercury retrograde recently over on January 25, the little dude will be moving through the degrees it retrograded over until February 14th. So the first 2 weeks are the times to set right anything that went array during the RX period. Saturn is in the middle of Sag, opposing your sign so that indicates a period of reflection about the direction life has taken for you over the past year. If you are not happy, then do something to alter your course to get you to the place you want to go. Good days for asking for what you want are the 15th and 16th.
CANCER
June 22-July 22
You have more relationship drama coming this month as Mercury, Venus and Pluto transit your solar 7th house of partnership.
This covers both business and personal so what has previously been hidden is likely to be revealed in the first 2 weeks. Valentine’s Day is likely to be passionate and dramatic! For those solo Cancer’s, with Mars in Scorpio transiting your solar 5th house of love, fun, and creativity you can use this energy to find someone to date! Your best days are the 17th and 18th.
LEO
July 23-Aug 22 H: With the Sun now in Aquarius, the sign opposite yours, there are matters to compromise on. Mars in Scorpio squaring Leo makes you less likely to want to do that. But something has to give with this energy. Makes the best deal you can and know that you can always renegotiate later when the planets get into more favorable signs for you. Saturn in Sag, another fire sign, says that there are valuable lessons to be learned with whatever you are going through and you can’t rush it. Days where things go your way are the 19th, 20th and 21st.
VIRGO
Aug 23-Sept 22
Jupiter is retrograde in your sign, traveling close to the North Node of the moon all month. This is significant time for all Virgos as they need to align with their highest values and not muck around with
people who are not of their word. Easier said than done in much of the working world! Without judgment, just state your values and what you hold in high esteem and let others bow out from your standards.
No harm, no foul, there’s just no energetic match up, that’s all. Your best days of the month are the Full Moon on the 22nd and the 23rd.
LIBRA
Sept 23-Oct 23
Still a bit of a tangle with money as Mars passing through your solar 2nd house creates some additional unplanned expenses. It’s true, you have been particularly battered by this Uranus/Pluto square, but it is waning now. Outer planet transits can completely alter your interior and exterior landscape, as this one has surely done with all of the cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn). So you are once again entering new territory but you are resilient enough to get through it. The 25th and 26th are your best days, but if you can, just take some time off on the 26th when the moon is void all day. Recharge your batteries!
SCORPIO
Oct 24-Nov 22
With Mars in your sign, you feel almost invincible now. There’s a certain confidence manifesting within you now about how you want to direct the affairs of your life. Still with Saturn in Sag and your solar 2nd house, money is tight and you have this feeling of lack regarding resources. Tightening your belt is wise now, as is looking for the best deals possible to satisfy your needs. This can be fun if you like bartering, and you do! Jupiter in your solar 11th house brings you in contact with powerful and resourceful people. Make a good impression as this can serve you well in the future. Your days to shine are the 1st, 27th and 28th.
SAGITTARIUS
Nov 23-Dec 21
This is a bit of a stalled time for you as Saturn in Sag is squaring Jupiter in Virgo. You just can’t get ahead and are tired of the game and of treading water. Well buck up be prepared to just keep the status quo as this square continues through July. It’s not really about blocking your progress, but slowing the gains down as to not get you in an over confident mode. There are limitations you need to honor, possibly with your own body right now. Take the time to follow up on any medical issues that you’ve been avoiding. Best days
CAPRICORN
Dec 22-Jan 20
With Mercury, Venus and Pluto in your sign most of the month, there is a willful intensity to your personality. You may be less tolerant of those who don’t go along with your agenda. So be it. What you really want right now is commitment from others to do what they say and maintain 100% integrity with their words and actions. You have a lot of passion this month and want others to also be on the same level as you are. Not always possible, sorry to say. You are still very powerful and can get your way on the 5th and 6th of the month.
AQUARIUS
Jan 21-Feb 20
With 3 planets in your solar 12th house for the first 2 weeks of the month I would recommend a retreat, vacation or a solitary venture somewhere. You need some time apart from the hectic pace of modern times to get clear on what your want to accomplish next in your life. With Jupiter and the north node in your solar 8th opposing Neptune and the south node in your 2nd, there are financial concerns heavy on your mind. Get some professional advice about this. Best days are the 7th and 8th.
PISCES
Feb 21-Mar 20
With 3 planets in your solar 12th house for the first 2 weeks of the month I would recommend a retreat, vacation or a solitary venture somewhere. You need some time apart from the hectic pace of modern times to get clear on what your want to accomplish next in your life. With Jupiter and the north node in your solar 8th opposing Neptune and the south node in your 2nd, there are financial concerns heavy on your mind. Get some professional advice about this. Best days are the 7th and 8th.
Namaste,
Jeanne