Illustration, Kiki Ljung.
February is perhaps even slower-paced than January. Mercury stationed retrograde on Jan. 30th and will go direct on Feb. 20th, so you should double-check your work and backup your digital files. The overarching theme this month is your desire for change going head to head with old structures and authority. This is happening somewhere in your life where you’re urgently wrestling with a need to break free from stagnant and possibly oppressive situations. There’s a heavy emphasis in your charts’ Aquarius area with Venus entering on Feb. 1st and a new moon taking place in Aquarius on Feb. 11th, so expect new opportunities as well as an urge to build something over the long-term. Confrontations with the past are also likely. Endings are often meeting beginnings simultaneously. The sun enters Pisces on Feb. 18th, marking the end of winter with Venus following on Feb. 25th. A full moon in Virgo occurs on Feb. 20th, and whatever happened at the end of summer last year will finally come to a head. Read your horoscope for guidance and insights.
Jan. 20-Feb. 18
The main plot of 2021's astrology reaches its first of three pinnacles this month. Consider this, dear Aquarius; who you are becoming and growing into requires an honest reckoning with your past. Allow for new narratives and different versions of the same stories shared within your family to blossom from deep within. You might just discover truths that give you permission to free yourself from the burdens of yesterday.
Learn more about what it means to be an Aquarius.
Jan. 20-Feb. 18
There is a turbulent storm brewing deep inside you. The tension between going inward and the urgency to externalize is poignant and loud this month. Take some time processing your thoughts and feelings so you can translate them into coherent words. New insights become more available if you allow yourself stillness and solitude. Don't miss out on other people showing their true colours. Pay attention.
Learn more about what it means to be an Aquarius.
March 21-April 19
The restless and urgent desire to risk it all for the sake of happiness and prosperity is strong this month. This may be related to work and money. You’re going through a reconfiguration period. It feels imperative to you right now to be authentically yourself when making decisions around material stability and social connections. Take the time to imagine how you want your future to look like.
Learn more about what it means to be Aries.
April 20-May 20
Take a breath and repeat. You're on the verge of shedding old skin, but there are pressures and real-life responsibilities that are making it challenging for you to do so. If you just remember that change doesn't always have to happen drastically for it to mean something, then perhaps this can appease the restlessness you're feeling right now. Conflict with people in positions of authority will be likely. Tread lightly and strategically.
Learn more about what it means to be Taurus.
May 21-June 21
What if you believed that you have what it takes to reconcile, heal from and even extend forgiveness to those who have wronged you? How would this feel like in your body? Does it feel liberating? Does it feel impossible to achieve? What if you believed in the impossible? Notice where you tend to have rigid opinions and principles. Figure out if holding on to them is actually doing you more harm than good.
Learn more about what it means to be Gemini.
June 22-July 22
Who you connect and collaborate with are going through some changes and potential parting-of-ways. Your ideas and dreams about friendships, community and belonging are transforming. This is growth. And sometimes growing up hurts. Give yourself the space to mourn. Read fiction, write poems, listen to songs and let your heart feel things. Resist the temptation to numb out.
Learn more about what it means to be Cancer.
July 23-Aug. 22
February is significant for your career, public image and relationships. This is major because you're tethering on the precipice of change. What happens this month will be the first of many revelations on how exactly you'd like to move forward. Flashes of insight and truth are sure to take place. Take a break from processing your relationship issues and dynamics. Sometimes distance is what you need to gain a more holistic perspective to solve your problems.
Learn more about what it means to be a Leo.
Aug. 23-Sept. 22
As much as you'd love to experience new places and feel awe and wonder right now, you're stuck making sure you cross off your overdue to-do lists. You might get lucky though, as other people want to help lighten your load. Let them. Focus on getting your work done properly and correctly the first time—no half-assing, as tempting as it is.
Learn more about what it means to be a Virgo.
Sept. 23-Oct. 22
You're right to be cautiously optimistic and risk-averse at the moment. It would be wise to consider what is realistic and logical whenever making decisions this month. The difficulty is that you're also itching to do a complete 180° from how you usually like to do things. Make sure to consult with appropriate people, maybe even hire a professional, especially concerning money. Plan ahead.
Learn more about what it means to be a Libra.
Oct. 23-Nov. 21
This month will bring up tense and likely old problems concerning your family and relationships. Do not be afraid because this is an opportunity to make peace and have a deeper understanding of the past. Allow whatever transpires to encourage you to be more of an active participant in the conflict you find yourself in. No more avoiding or skirting around issues. Face it head-on.
Learn more about what it means to be a Scorpio.
Nov. 22-Dec. 21
Work and daily responsibilities will likely be busy and chaotic while you're also craving a slower and languid day-to-day pace. Try and balance the demands of your time by crafting a regimented schedule for yourself. Keep it simple and try your best to stick to it. This will hopefully help ground and assist you when you have to deal with unexpected work emergencies.
Learn more about what it means to be Sagittarius.
Dec. 22-Jan. 19
Your need for stability and structure is in conflict with your desire for risky adventures this month. You're feeling ready and open for dynamic change, which is really amazing! However, you can't help but make sure you're not going to regret any impulsive decisions that may have serious financial consequences. Still, give yourself permission to indulge a little, dear Capricorn. You deserve to enjoy yourself.
Learn more about what it means to be a Capricorn.
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