‘Love is in the air’ as February comes around, quite literally in fact. As the Air Sign Aquarius of universal love and Valentine’s Day meet for a date this month!
However, it seems Uranus ruled Aquarius; full of nervous energy; has showed up early for this date. As the Sign of the Water Bearer has already begun gushing an outpouring of universal love, arising in reaction to last month’s terrorist attacks in Paris. Although, what the Air Sign of Aquarius desires is more about a meeting of the minds than body, stirring people’s consciousness. As feet may have congregated in street demonstrations, but the Sign of Aquarius encourages intellectual rebellion and the freedom of speech. This theme continuing as the month of February begins.
As like scanning a crowded room for your date, a quick glance at February’s planetary movements sees a move towards humanitarian and spiritual values persist, as the Sun advances through the Signs of Aquarius and Pisces. While, everyday life and progress faces a few more hiccups, whether regarding personal love life or large scale operations, as Planets clash at critical points and retrograde planetary oppositions remain. Although, the New and Full Moon activity should help reconcile some of these issues and perhaps in some way unite the personal with the universal.
So, on the first day of February, it seems the Air Sign of Aquarius has already finished its starter and is on its main course. For February opens with the Sun coursing midway through Aquarius, with an unwanted side order of Mercury it would seem. As Mercury, the Planet of intellect, movement and communications remains by the Sun’s side until the Sun makes its excuses and exits on the 18th.
Although, a big mix-up with the side order has occurred, as remember Mercury is still causing havoc in retrograde motion. So, misunderstandings, mishaps and all-round mistakes feel like the order of the day, until it turns direct on the 12th, just in time for Valentines. Even then though, this side order will not have been completely cleared away, its influence still being felt. Therefore, at these times, if possible, it is better to act on instinct than planning, as even best laid plans can go astray.
This is especially true this month, for Mercury is not the only troublesome Planet, as opposing Jupiter also maintains its stationary placing in Leo. So, any activities the Sun’s energy is directed towards progress is stalled and thwarted. The UK already experiencing this, with equal pay and threats of ambulance strikes, as Aquarian, represented Union ideals are not met by the Leo, governing body. While, continued transport problems with air travel headlining and further computer and technological glitches will need straightening out.
So, the Sun’s vitality is already struggling as February begins, out of its comfort zone in opposing Aquarius. It’s further drained by Mercury and Jupiter’s presence, as ‘two’s company, three’s a crowd’. For Mercury and Jupiter both show up at the Sun’s round table with old issues they cannot let go of, from clashes with heads of State and government to continued troubles with Royals, those in the public eye and generally, the entertainment industry. As this opposition disturbs people’s enjoyment, from safety issues to children’s welfare. However, in the case of Aquarius versus Leo, it is difficult to resolve, as the needs of many are vying against those of the elite few. However, this month’s Full and New Moon should offer fresh input.
For the 3rd’s finalising Full Moon in Leo should illuminate ideas, musical attainments and permanent child protection against corrupt individuals and groups. Whilst it affects everyday life in Iraq, China’s changing partnerships and the United Nations’ affairs and Israel. Also stricter ideas in North Korea and transformations to working life and services in Paris should occur, most likely springing from recent events, along with unexpected occurrences at the NY stock exchange and NASA.
With the following 18th’s New Moon in Aquarius, reinforcing issues, focussing on measures to avoid terrorist attacks, as Mercury now in direct motion aids, updating scrutiny of technological communications. Although, this New Moon used positively symbolises abundance, along with fortuity for Writers, Actors and Musicians. This appropriately falling as Awards’ Season works its way up to Oscar Night. However, that night may see pure entertainment lose out to innovative ideas, especially as Mars and Venus advance one after another into Aries, joining groundbreaking, Uranus. While, expect this month’s Moon activity to create further confusion in Egypt, financial change and upheaval in Japan and the Vatican.
Meanwhile, caring institutions will face further concerns, due to Venus remaining in Pisces until the 20th, along with Mars and Neptune. As wide-scale distress regarding hospital services perseveres. This not seeming to let up, as is also evident with the weather, as disruptive conditions involving water and the sea prevail, due to the fact that as Venus and Mars are set to check out of Pisces, the Sun then checks in, at odds with Saturn in a critical condition. This highlighting foreign affairs, religious plights and human suffering, as well as initiating escapist activities, as new drugs may hit the streets and entertainment streaming or gaming activities advance, aided by other planetary movements. This may also bring about new energy sources, as Venus and Mars join inventive Uranus in pioneering Aries.
These sources being much needed, as with money Venus and action Mars joining Uranus in Aries, Cardinal Planets will be further at odds as Pluto in Capricorn and the Libra Nodes remains. This causing unexpected money problem eruptions in government, as attempts at new proposals do not sit easily with the public. As the UK tries to implement tough new measures, but many view it as election rhetoric. This perhaps causing unsettlement in Scotland starred this month. While, within Europe, Belgium, Germany and Spain undergo disturbances, further afar, Bangladesh and Iran experience possible violence.
So, in sum this February is not a leap year, but development requires a leap of faith!
