‘What a difference a day makes’, seems an apt song this February, as those extra ’24 little hours’ make a big difference transforming 2016 into a leap Year, but as the month gets underway are we coming on leaps and bounds!
For from the onset this month may appear more ‘free- bruary’ than February, as not only does it offer an added extra day, but it begins with the Sun in the freedom loving Sign of Aquarius. However, as Valentine’s Day approaches, we could find ourselves falling for this Sign’s seduction technique and left feeling a little short-changed this month. As like an advertising campaign this February may promise added extra free, but it is just whispering sweet nothings, as it still remains the shortest month of the year. With this theme running throughout the month, from shortlists, as awards season is underway to shortages, shortfalls and shortcomings as the sparing Signs of Capricorn and Virgo greatly dominate proceedings.
As Mercury, Venus and Pluto reside in Capricorn as the month gets underway, it is not just about curbing spending and daily living this month, but with transformative Pluto up against shocking Uranus, some real changes are forced upon us. As governments and leaderships face shake-ups, looking at regulations and financial limitations, along with maturing populations, polices and property allocation. While, away from the political, the personal side of this Cardinal planetary formation may offer a lighter side, initiating changes in property, living arrangements and DIY projects or to loved ones and relationships. With some utilising Valentine’s Day or this leap year to suddenly pop the question and propose, as concrete Capricorn Planets cement relationships.
Although, it is necessary to look before you leap this month as with Jupiter still retrograde in Virgo, luck may not be completely on your side. For it could be literally a case of ‘leapfrog’ under this transit, as with illusionary Piscean Neptune in aspect, your prince may turn out to be not as expected. While, the Karmic North Node still present in Virgo and a heavy Saturn in legal Sagittarius making a difficult angle, literally brings ‘leaps and bounds’, binding you to a situation you may come to realise you wish you had not entered into. Though, these binding ties stretch far beyond personal relationships this month, especially in regards to the EU and refugee crisis, as it remains at stalemate, with Jupiter remaining retrograde until early May. However, by the 22nd circumstances may become clearer, with a revealing Full Moon in analytical Virgo and the Sun now in Pisces shedding further light on details obscured by hazy Neptune’s influence. Therefore, emphasizing the need for better organisation and handling of the situation to avoid further setbacks and violence.
Meanwhile, this Full Moon further highlights ethics and beliefs in its many forms, as the junior Doctor’s crisis in the UK reaches a climax, seeking resolution and healthy living is illuminated in the UK. At the same time, worldwide, Mutable Planets allow the Zika virus to remain uncontained as well as weather conditions. This is unaided by Mars in Scorpio opposing Aquarian Planets all month, pushing matters to humanitarian crisis level. With this combination also stirring up more issues related to sexual abuse, the Full Moon falling on the Vatican, as this matter receives Oscar attention through the film, ‘Spotlight’. As star wars continue off screen too with restrictive Saturn in cultural Sagittarius causing arguments over the lack of diversity on screen to rattle on and a photographic image capturing the world this month.
However, on a positive note, this month is shorter, but less about the short-term, as from the 14th Mercury joins the Sun followed by Venus into the farsighted Sign of Aquarius. So you could say it is a case of opposites attract this Valentines, as the Sun dines out in the opposing Sign of Aquarius, allowing it to try something new. For Aquarius is usually ahead of the curve and adept at finding shortcuts. So this month we may see a few breakthroughs, as a jarring Mars in Scorpio activates Aquarian Planets, perhaps bringing advances in machinery, mechanics and surgery or advanced technology from computers, electricity or rays to aeronautics, spacecrafts or artificial intelligence. As well as the possibility of explosions, arson, guns, fire, accidents, lightning and feverish conditions, this especially evident with a New Moon in Aquarius on the 8th. This lunar activity also breathes fresh air into stagnant problems, especially in light of collective inhumane conditions, along with igniting the U.S election campaign. While on a global scale, Australia, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Nigeria, Peru, Chile, Peru, Lebanon, as well as Lithuania Croatia and Russia are among some of the countries hitting the headlines this month. So in the month of Valentines, remember to read all the Signs before making a move!
