During
February, the effects of the Cardinal T-square will continue to create upheaval
and change, much of it unexpected. We have two significant eclipses, and
Jupiter retrogrades.
The Sun will
move from Aquarius to Pisces, and the planet of communication (Mercury) will
move through three signs this month-Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces.
Mars and
Venus will both travel through Aries, creating interesting/sparkling times for
fire signs and the potential of meeting new love, especially for those with a
Sagittarius ascendant. Venus is moving slowly this month, and has entered the
shadow period of the Venus retrograde
cycle which will occur March 4-April 15. Soon we will be re-accessing our
love lives and values.
First the cardinal T-square. A t-square is a difficult aspect
that involves the energies of three planets, and tends to pull us in many
different directions. As the planets are
Cardinal, things will happen quickly and in significant ways in our lives and
the world.
T-squares
like this one typically bring change and even upheaval in the world. Most of
the changes will involve governments, business, laws and relationships between
individuals and even countries. This t-square is a culmination of all of the
previous energy from 2012-16.
The t-square
will reach its peak February-March of
2017, when Pluto reaches 19 degrees of Capricorn, Uranus, 22 degrees of
Aries and Jupiter 20-21 degrees of Libra. While this t-square never becomes
exact (all planets at the same degree) the planets reach a 3 degree orb late January-March, 2017 which is powerful. The energy
gains momentum the closer it gets.
Pluto in Capricorn is powerful, and Pluto is the planet
of transformation and destruction. Pluto in Capricorn has to do with business
and power, and this includes the bullies of the world and those who force their
will on others. Pluto often destroys to rebuild in a different way.
Uranus is
the planet of revolts, revolutions and unexpected events, sometimes explosive.
It is the ultimate planet of freedom and change.
Jupiter is
the planet of expansion, money and grace.
Libra is the sign ruling relationships of all types and justice. Jupiter
expands whatever it touches-good or bad.
Jupiter is opposing Uranus. This will create lightening fast
changes that can involve governments, money and other situations. There is no
stability with this transit and situations may change minute by minute. While
the NYSE went up in January, during the past several days (at the time of this
post) it has gone down, and the market will be volatile and unpredictable-good
or bad. If this is aspecting your personal chart, you may experience unexpected
events, change and even endings during this cycle.
Jupiter square Pluto can bring transformation but it is
not a smooth process. This transit is known to be indicative of the rise of
terrorism.
Pluto square Uranus is indicative of change and upheaval
on an international level, and we experienced this many times between 2012-16.
The world saw massive change at this time and we will see change again.
The t-square
affects the collective, that is all of us on a worldwide level. It will affect
us individually, and especially those with Cardinal planets-Aries, Cancer,
Libra and Capricorn at 16-20 degrees. All changes will not be bad, and some of
them may push us on to new levels where we may prosper.
February brings the first two
eclipses of the new year. The first eclipse is a lunar eclipse-full moon that occurs February 10,
at 7:33 PM, at 22 degrees of Leo the sign of the showman.
All eclipses
bring surprises and reveal certain things. In Leo, this eclipse rules to the
fifth house of children, love affairs and entertainment. While it depends on where this eclipse falls in your personal chart,
overall, it looks like this can be a positive time of fun, and even romance for
many. It's on a Friday night to boot. There is a grand trine in fire and I
would call this the potential for a great time for fun and romance. How many
times do I say this?
There is
also a mystic rectangle in this eclipse. Astrologer Kelli Fox describes a
mystic rectangle like this, "Sextiles and trines are ‘soft,’ or
beneficial, aspects, and oppositions are ‘hard’ ones that can cause conflict.
But since there are four soft aspects and only two hard ones in a Mystic
Rectangle, the overall effect of this configuration is considered helpful —
with just enough of a challenge thrown in by those two oppositions to keep
things interesting." Make the most of it!
The second
solar eclipse occurs two weeks later, February 26, and falls at 8 degrees of
Pisces, peaking at 9:58 AM, EST. Pisces rules the 12th house of things secret
and hidden and endings. An eclipse at this same degree occurred February 26,
1998.
Mars conjuncts Uranus at this time, and this is
representative of sudden and unexpected events that can turn explosive. As both
planets oppose Jupiter, things may get blown out of proportion. This is a volatile
and angry transit and my advice is to refrain from all things that can cause
controversy. The problem is that things may come at you unexpectedly. Best to
make no sudden decisions or moves and let this energy pass.
I have no
doubt we will see volatile events in the world at this time, and we have the
potential to see unpredictable situations escalate between countries and
attacks or explosions that come with no warning.
The Sun
moves through Aquarius this month until it moves into Pisces on February 18.
Mercury, the sign ruling communication and
travel finishes it's tour in serious Capricorn, until it moves into Aquarius
February 7, changing up thinking and the way we communicate and making things
lighter. On February 25, it changes once again as it moves into Pisces, which
can make communication a little more vague. So we will experience many moods
and changes in the way we communicate this month.
Venus enters Aries February 3, and it will retrograde
March 4 at 13 degrees of Aries. We are in the shadow period of the retrograde
all month, and already starting to re-evaluate our values, relationships and
love lives. But as Aries teams up with Mars this month, this can be a
significant time for firs signs and especially those born with a Sagittarius ascendant
as both planets fall in the 5th house of love. this doesn't happen often and
when it does the results can be significant. Venus and Mars were both in Pisces
during January and Aquarius in December. Both planets won't be in the same sign
again until September when Mars and Venus both planets enter Virgo which will
benefit Earth signs and especially those with a Taurus ascendant.
Mars will be in Aries all month, and this
is the time to move forward with plans. In Aries, Mars is powerful, although it
can sometimes make us a little selfish and aggressive.
Jupiter turns retrograde on February 6, at 23
degrees of Libra, for the next four months and won't turn direct again until
June 8, at 13 degrees of Libra. While retrograde, Jupiter's beneficial rays aren't
as powerful, good things can still come if this aspects your personal planets.
This should be a good year for Libra as Jupiter is in this sign until October.
Jupiter here is in the sign of partnerships and marriage.
Saturn reaches 26 degrees of Sagittarius by
month's end, and we are entering the final year of Saturn in this sign. If you
are a latter degree Sagittarius, Saturn will conjunct your Sun. Saturn-Sun
periods are significant and sometimes difficult. As Saturn crosses your Sun, we
tend to re-create ourselves in many ways. This only occurs once every 30 years.
Uranus reaches 22 degrees of Aries by
month's end and opposes Jupiter. If you are a 21-23 degree Aries, Libra, Cancer
or Capricorn this will greatly affect your life. Uranus conjunct Sun periods
often coincide with new opportunities and a desire to live differently in some
way. Uranus oppositions (Libra) often end relationships and other matters, and
Uranus squares (Cancer, Capricorn) often bring unexpected changes. Next year
Uranus will enter Taurus.
Neptune, the planet of illusion, delusion
and confusion has finally moved forward and reaches 11 degrees by month's end.
If you are under a hard Neptune transit it may be hard to see things clearly,
and it has a dissolving affect. If you have a trine or sextile from Neptune
things may flow and you could experience some beautiful feelings and moments,
or something in your life may seem ideal.
Pluto finally crosses the mid way mark and
reaches 18 degrees of Capricorn. This will be most significant for those with
personal planets at 17-18 degrees of Cardinal signs. Pluto changes things, and
astrologers think of the change as being beyond the individuals control. It
tears down to rebuild differently.
The latter
part of the month, Mars in Aries will form
a t-square with Jupiter, Uranus and Pluto and this will be the most
volatile part of February, bringing frustration and unexpected events. This
also 'sets off' the bigger t-square in the sky involving Jupiter, Uranus and
Pluto making events at this time significant, especially if this aspects your
personal chart.
Things heat up the week of February
20, as Mars squares Pluto on February 22. This
square can bring smoldering anger and difficult, frustrating emotions and
encounters with others. Mars/Pluto rule sex, bullies and arguments or change.
February
26-27 Mars conjuncts Uranus at 21-22 degrees of Aries and this brings
unexpected if not explosive events.
By March 28,
Mars opposes Jupiter and situations may be blown out of proportion one way or
another. Oppositions often bring change.
No doubt we
will watch this play out in the world in terms of anger, agitation, and the
potential for issues concerning abuse of power, attacks, violence and even
nuclear situations/issues. It could be indicative of accidents or earth or weather related situations as well. We are in a dangerous time.
By the second full week
of March the energy will change and as Mars trines Saturn, bringing smoother
and less angry energy.
Happy Valentine's day to all, and may
all your wishes come true.
