At the beginning of the month, plan for the Mercury retrograde cycle by getting your technological affairs in order.
February 4 through March 26
Personal strength versus compromise with others will become an issue for more than a month, starting February 4 when Mars enters Libra, until March 25. Mars is the planet of asserting our individuality, and Libra is the sign of compromise. To make things more tricky, Mars will go retrograde in Libra during this time. There could be a lot of turmoil in all relationships (including business ones) as you calibrate the proper balance between self-will and compromise—honoring your needs and respecting others.
February 6 through 28
Expect some technical challenges, unexpected delays, and communication snafus from February 6 through 28 when Mercury goes retrograde from Aquarius to Capricorn. But don’t be so dramatic about it; these little blips on the radar screen are meant to alert you to a potential lack of care to life’s details. By facing these details during the Mercury retrograde cycle, we can improve these issues over time.
February 10-11
A time of optimism, hope, and teaching occurs between February 10 and 11 when the Moon and Jupiter join in Gemini. This can be an auspicious time to plan for classes that you are teaching or that you want to take. Be on the lookout for great teachers, especially from the wisdom traditions.
February 14
Expect some fiery emotions and strong expressions of individuality on February 14, coinciding with the Full Moon in Leo – Happy Valentine’s Day! Make sure to select that gift with the utmost care this year. Leo is a sign of our individual pride and desire to radiate power. At best, that power is an offering to others. At worst, it is a demand from them. This Full Moon is opposite the Sun in Aquarius, where our individuality is weak. The key to the Full Moon is harmonizing with its opposite. In this case, radiate loving light to those with a weaker self-image.
This Full Moon happens in Magha Nakshatra, bringing a focus on family and tradition. This includes your divine family, and the lineage of sacred traditions which influence you. This Nakshatra is analogous to the King on the throne. Use your power wisely.
February 19-21
Emotionally intense days are guaranteed between when the Moon is in Libra with Mars, Saturn, and Rahu—three challenging energies. Be careful to not get triggered; but it will be hard to resist. Jealousy and frustration with others are sure to be factors at some point now. A more creative choice is compassion for yourself and others. Take greater accountability for every circumstance you have co-created with the people in your life. Also, make a deeper commitment to eternal forms of happiness. If that doesn’t work, remember “Karma is a bitch,” and you will regret acting harshly.
February 24 through 25
Devotion and spiritual promise flows abundantly between when the Moon joins Venus in Sagittarius and is aspected by Jupiter in Gemini. If you failed to resist giving into the emotional triggers mentioned above, you will be suffering for that behavior now. The Moon/Venus conjunction fills the mind with desire for beauty. The aspect from Jupiter extends that beauty into the sublime, etheric realm. These two ideals are often at odds with each other, much like our romantic partners may be in conflict with our spiritual values and principles at times. Be inspired by life’s fragile beauty.
February 28
A new cycle of service and contribution begins with the New Moon in Aquarius. Aquarius is the sign of selflessness, where our individual nature becomes universalized in the collective. This may lead us to a pseudo-humility that masks a lack of confidence. Or, when more empowered, there will be an authentic drive to contribute to situations and causes greater than ourselves along with the things that outlive our feeble lifetime. Aquarius is ruled by Saturn, who is exalted and powerful in Libra, showing support for this more empowered choice.
This New Moon happens in Shatabishak Nakshatra, ruled by the God Varuna, the maker of the seasons and universal order. It is also related to clouds charged with atmospheric power. This is the Nakshatra of eccentric genius and out-of-the-box thinking.
Sam Geppi is an internationally-respected Vedic astrology teacher. For free Vedic astrology DVDs and courses for students of all levels, visit samgeppi.com
Sam Geppi (Sadasiva) is the author of Yoga and Vedic Astrology and The Ascendant—108 Planets of Vedic Astrology. He is the founder of the American Academy of Vedic Art and Science which offers three levels of certification programs in Vedic Astrology. Currently the Academy has more than 120 students enrolled. Visit Sam’s website at: vedicartandscience.com.