Your February Horoscope: Pay Close Attention To Your Friendships This Month
You might want to stay in bed and avoid the February cold, but Mars and Pluto have other ideas for you this month. You'll hit the ground running, thanks to their shared intensity, which will amp up your personal drive. This month, you're determined to get what you want.
The new moon in Aquarius on the 4th signals the halfway mark between winter and spring, and just so happens to be all about friendships. When Mercury goes into Pisces on the 10th, you also might find yourself saying things in a more poetic way than usual. Just make sure other people actually catch your drift.
On the 19th, the full moon in Virgo inspires you to add new meaning to your life. You’ll find yourself wanting to do more to help others, including coming to the rescue when a friend needs a hand.
Here's what else is in store for you this month, according to Donna Page, a professional astrologer with a graduate degree in counseling psychology.
You’re naturally impatient-and that’s understandable. But with Mars in your sign until the 14th, that impatience might kick into overdrive. Do your best not to lose your cool when you get stuck in a never-ending Starbucks line, or when your friend is five minutes late for your movie date. It’s not gonna do you any favors.
Luckily, Venus moves into your house of career on the 3rd, helping you relax at work. You'll even have a new urge to prove yourself-and it’ll pay off. Plus, the full moon on the 19th will inspire you to find a good balance between your physical and emotional health, so don’t forget to take time to rejuvenate. Yoga class, anyone?
Be mindful of your attitude at work this month, Taurus. If you don’t like something, keep it to yourself or start looking for a new gig. There’s zero point in wallowing over career stuff and doing nothing about it. If you’re ready to job hunt, update your resume with specific details on what you can (and, okay, can’t) do. Once you've landed the interview, speak up about your willingness to add to your education. It’ll help you find the best fit for you.
You’ll be fired up by a go-getter energy the second half of the month, so get out there. Try a new hobby, take that cool workout class you’ve been eyeing, and just live out loud. It’ll do more for you than you think.
You’ll kick off the month eager to do your part in making the world a better place. So don’t be surprised if you suddenly find yourself volunteering at your local ASPCA or mentoring a new coworker. (And you'll benefit from all that good karma, too.)
The full moon on the 19th, however, will make you take a second look at your work-life balance. Ummm... does it even exist? If not, time to make a change. Around the same time, you’ll feel a serious urge to recharge your batteries. Don’t hesitate to take an afternoon for yourself doing whatever you want to do. You’re worth it.
You’re super-focused on friendships this month, Cancer, but guess what? You’ll end up learning more about yourself through others. Take some notes from that friend who isn’t afraid of taking a risk-she can teach you tons. That'll come in handy because Mars, the planet of action, is in your house of career, making you all about getting what you want at work.
The full moon on the 19th brings a few fears to the forefront, but don't sweat it. Try to remember what’s real and what’s not-and focus on figuring out what you can do to quell those anxieties. Finding solutions to things before they blow up into a real issue can help you stay on track.
This month is all about making time to have fun and enjoy the simple things in life. After all, you don’t have to have a special occasion to do something special. So don’t hesitate to throw a dinner party for your buddies, just cuz.
In your downtime, you’ll want to take a beat to tap into your intuitive side. Maybe it’s time to take up that daily meditation you’ve been mulling over forever. Venus in Capricorn on the 3rd stirs up a strong energy to create a new routine in your life-one you're gonna love. That can be as simple as getting up a little earlier to hit the gym before work. This new routine might even come in handy when Mars moves into Taurus on the 14th, and you start to wonder about reputation. What do you want to be known for, anyway?
You’ve got a serious juggling act going on, Virgo. Yeah, you want to go out and have a great time with your friends, but feeling like crap at work the next day isn’t exactly ideal. Make sure you weigh the pros and cons before you stay out too late again.
The new moon on the 4th is in your house of wellbeing, sparking a serious urge to be healthier. At work, that'll translate into wanting some space to figure things out and just get sh*t done. The full moon in Virgo on the 19th will also light a fire under you. Are you on track to accomplish your goals this year or do you need to tweak your path a little? Only you know the answer.
You’re all about filling your place with beauty at the beginning of the month, thanks to Venus in your house of home. It could be as simple as adding some succulents to your living room or picking up a new comforter. Whatever it is, these little touches will make your home feel even more like a sanctuary.
When the Sun moves into Pisces on the 18th, your schedule might get a little out of whack. Don’t freak out-it’ll smooth over soon. The full moon on the 19th is a great time for you to retreat and get in touch with your intuition. So, throw on some headphones and just let yourself space out. You’ll be surprised what new thoughts you come up with.
This is a very ambitious month for you, Scorpio. You’re making moves, putting extra effort into all the little steps that will make big things happen for you. The new moon on the 4th is in a sector of your chart that’s deep and intuitive, making you want to dig a little deeper into the meaning of things. Suddenly, you’ll realize why you react to certain situations the way you do-and what you can do to break bad patterns.
The full moon on the 19th spurs you to tap into your creative side. So, break out that guitar you haven’t played in forever or sign up for that photography class you’ve been meaning to take. You’ll be surprised at how good pursuing your passion feels.
No matter how much you know, Sag, you still want to learn more. Embrace the urge to expand your knowledge base this month, and spend more time with people who can help you do just that. You'll find yourself brainstorming with a friend about new business ideas. Don’t write them off as a joke-you may be onto something.
Mars moves into Taurus on the 14th, emphasizing your daily routine and overall health. Maybe it’s time to try out your gym's free personal trainer session that you haven’t made time for yet. Later, the full moon on the 19th highlights your personal and professional life. Now is the time to find that balance you’ve been looking for since... practically forever.
You’ve got money on the brain, Capricorn, thanks to the new moon on the 4th in your house of financial resources. Spend some time trying to figure out how to balance the stuff you want in life and how to make it a reality. Keep in mind that you’re going to have to compromise somewhere so you don’t overextend yourself.
The full moon on the 19th makes you ready to learn new things. Could be time to take a night class or join a book club to expand your horizons a little. Who knows? Those experiences can lead to surprising realizations you've never had before.
You practically kick the month off with a new moon in your sign, creating a perfectly timed birthday-esque feel for you. You’re ready to shine and grab life by the balls. A little debate energy is in the air, so you may find yourself speaking up at times you wouldn’t have in the past. Hey, sometimes you have to come out and say something to get what you want.
Your schedule is a bit more crammed than usual this month, but don’t panic. Take a second to figure out your priorities before saying "yes" to everything.
At the beginning of the month, you need to take a beat to really think things through, thanks to the new moon in an area of your chart about unforeseeable changes. You may have an a-ha moment about where you keep tripping yourself up in life. Don’t hesitate to talk to a close friend about any negative patterns and brainstorm ways to push past them.
You’ll have an overall desire to understand yourself more, Pisces, so don’t be afraid to indulge in some serious self-reflection. BTW: The answers you’re looking for can also come to you at night. Be open to what your dreams are trying to tell you, however random they may seem.
You might want to stay in bed and avoid the February cold, but Mars and Pluto have other ideas for you this month. You'll hit the ground running, thanks to their shared intensity, which will amp up your personal drive. This month, you're determined to get what you want.
The new moon in Aquarius on the 4th signals the halfway mark between winter and spring, and just so happens to be all about friendships. When Mercury goes into Pisces on the 10th, you also might find yourself saying things in a more poetic way than usual. Just make sure other people actually catch your drift.
On the 19th, the full moon in Virgo inspires you to add new meaning to your life. You’ll find yourself wanting to do more to help others, including coming to the rescue when a friend needs a hand.
Here's what else is in store for you this month, according to Donna Page, a professional astrologer with a graduate degree in counseling psychology.
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