Aquarius (January 20- February 18) – Your February 2012 Horoscope by Susan Miller

It is birthday time of the year, and you can sense things are going your way at last! Having the Sun and Mercury in the first house of your horoscope is always a big advantage, and as you enter February, you are still feeling the glow of the new moon, January 23. That new moon still has a bit of light left to it that you can use to your advantage during the first week of February. If there's an important person you still need to see, a proposal you need to make, or a project you want to start, do so during February's first week.

Everyone, of every sign, will have to be patient, however, because many planets are retrograde. Mars started retrograding on January 23 in your eighth house of other people's money (ironically, the same day as the new moon), and that usually spells delays, snags, or a setback involving finances. As a few examples, you may have hoped to be wired an amount of money (that may not come) from a venture capital group, or find that the refinancing plan to your mortgage may take a little longer than you expected. If someone owes you a large amount of money, you may have to wait to get it, or your ex may suddenly stop paying child support on time because he or she may run into financial difficulties. If you are due an insurance or divorce settlement, it may be held up for a while. Mars will reactivate on April 13, a time to watch carefully for big news. I will explain.

Planets are the most powerful when they hang like lanterns in the sky - not moving backward or forward, but are just still - brilliantly lit but just hanging still in space. In the case of Mars, this will happen within three days of January 23 and April 13. (Astrologers call this the "station" or "stationary period" of a planet about to move retrograde or direct.) You might feel that something that happened last month near January 23 was fated, inevitable, or inescapable. Those start and stop periods - what I call bookend periods - of retrograde planets are very, very strong, so you must always watch those days closely, no matter what planet is involved.

Think back to the time near (within three days of) January 23 to see what happened to you, if anything, particularly in terms of finances and conflicts. (Mars also rules injuries, which may have happened then or that you may have been discussing, say, in a court case.) Because Mars was starting to retrograde last month on January 23, you now may have to go back and rethink your strategy or ask a client or judge to change things. Prepare to make future changes. In that case, be ready to watch what happens on the date that Mars goes direct, April 13, plus three days. Sometimes when a planet goes direct, there is headline news, and it's very dramatic. You have to wait and see. If you have no aspects to Mars at 23 degrees Virgo, you may not have seen any effect.

In the meantime, this month, with Mars retrograde, you will need to push yourself to stay motivated and on top of these things, especially in regard to financial and contractual matters, because Mars is IN a financial house, but naturally RULES your solar third house of contracts and agreements - both are subject to delays. If one door closes, you can find another one to open - even if you have to pick the lock! The third house, where Mars retrograde is currently based, also rules advertising and promotion, so if you were to be involved in one of these activities, see if you can delay the start date until a better time, late April, after the new moon April 21.

During the Mars retrograde, from now to mid-April, is not the best time for you to sign contracts, but many of us have no choice, for waiting could be problematic. See if you can do a temporary contract that is made permanent later. Ancient astrologers wrote that anything started with Mars retrograde seems to fall flat without the proper energy to propel to a successful, profitable conclusion. It is best not to initiate, but to respond.

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As long as I am telling you about retrograde planets, I might as well drop the other shoe. Beginning February 7, Saturn will retrograde too, in your ninth house, ruling university study, broadcasting and publishing ventures, long distance travel, and relationships with people abroad. One of these areas may need tweaking, due to circumstances beyond your control. This house also rules all legal matters, which also may come back for more discussions, appeals, changes, and so forth, until Saturn is due to go direct June 25.

OK, don't get mad at me when I tell you that Mercury will also go retrograde March 12 to April 4. As you see, things are not going to move as quickly as you had hoped. Just when you assumed you could finalize a deal or a plan, you'll hit one delay after another. It might cheer you to know that everyone will be in the same boat. It's rare when the universe speaks this clearly, underlining its message several times: slow down! It suggests things are about to shift, but we just can't see in which direction they will shift just yet. During times like these we all have to look closely at every piece of evidence - every tiny remark, a fleeting look, certain words that are chosen as opposed to others - as tiny clues. It will take time for the whole puzzle to come together to allow you to see the big picture.

This month, just on the day that Saturn will turn retrograde, February 7, you will have a full moon in Leo (18 degrees) in your seventh house. This full moon makes no key aspects to other planets, so how it will affect you will depend on how this full moon fits into your own natal chart, and of course, I can't see that from where I sit.

I can say that something is coming to culmination, and a relationship will be very important to you and very much on your mind. It may be positive, or not, for the seventh house rules those who support you, love you, and want to commit to you, as well as those who criticize or want to harm or compete with you. My antenna is up because February 7 is the same day that Saturn goes retrograde in your very legally oriented ninth house. You may have to prepare for a lowlife character to come out. Once you see that person, you can deal with him or her!

If you are interviewing for a new position, test all your references by having a high level friend call them to ask about you. You need to be sure those trusted references are saying the positive things about you that you would expect them to say. New positions are hard to get, and with this full moon that could go either way, I am simply asking you to be careful. I do like meetings on full moons because they are decisive, especially if this is a meeting that might conclude many previous conversations.

The seventh house is the house of marriage and collaborations, but also the house of open enemies who are on the attack, perhaps to take a piece of your territory, a portion of your money, or to claim credit for work you did. How do you know which is which? The seventh house will bring a secret enemy out in the open if you have tough aspects to that house (that I cannot see here). If this applies to you, it won't take long for you to see and identify this person, for they will howl loudly. If you hear nothing, it means you have no open enemies. (Don't worry, your chart suggests no secret enemies at all.)

In a very real sense, a full moon is a cleansing aspect, flushing out anyone who may not be on your side. You'll know if this applies to you, but if I were you, I would not worry one bit. Being given information by a kind universe is always helpful, for it allows you to protect yourself. If you have no one who is jealous of you or wants to discredit you, then you will see not much happen.

There is a middle course, and not involving a "secret enemy," which in itself sounds so ominous. If your romantic partner seems unhappy about something, your partner will now speak up at that full moon February 7. If you love each other, you can talk things out and bring your relationship back to an even keel. You are always in control - you can decide what to do, for you have free will.

Although I have spoken about possible difficulties that might come up at this full moon of February 7, I want to say strongly that this full moon could be a time of celebration and closeness with a partner too. This day falls very close to Valentine's Day, so you may get engaged or married on February 7, or over the weekend of February 4 or 11. All full moons have a period of influence of a plus or minus of four days looping in those dates too.

If you are single and hoping to find love, there's good news! Venus will enter fire sign Aries, a very compatible place for you, dear air sign Aquarius, from February 8 to March 5. Venus will glide through your short distance travel sector, making your quick trips lots of fun, and could even bring an unexpected meeting with someone with whom you share great chemistry. Venus in such a compatible sign makes this a great time to freshen your appearance with new clothes, a haircut, or other new look.

February 9 is an outstanding day for love that I would like you to watch, when Venus and Uranus, your ruler, will combine forces. That day is sure to be fun, as your ruler is involved, writing your name in the night sky and bringing lots of electricity and surprises. Love may be very exciting, especially if you travel on that day - to another city - or if you are simply out and about in your

neighborhood doing errands. Believe it or not, you need not be on vacation to meet someone - it can happen anywhere, in the supermarket, the post office, or the card shop, as a few examples, for the third house rules your close vicinity too.

Mercury rules your solar fifth house of true love, and lucky you, Mercury will be rolling out the red carpet for you during the week of February 13-16, just in time to make Valentine's Day (February 14) special. I know that my Brazilian readers won't celebrate Valentine's Day until June 12, but you are such a loving group - if you like, you can celebrate our holiday too, this week!

I say your outlook for love is great during February 13-16, for these reasons.

On Monday, February 13, Mercury will link to Neptune, and possibly cause you to receive a very tender, sentimental message from someone who loves you very much.

On Tuesday, February 14, the moon will be in Sagittarius, a sign that blends beautifully with yours.

Then, on February 16, Mercury and Jupiter, giver of gifts and luck, will bring more happy experiences - traveling together to a romantic spot, or receiving a beautiful card or a beautiful, generous gift. All the dates I give you have a plus or minus of one or two days, so as you see, Valentine's Day should be a standout.

Do you want to give a party? Then choose Friday, February 24, or Saturday, February 25, when the Sun and Jupiter will meet on your behalf and create one of the most sensational two days of the year for a celebration at home. (It must be at home, not a restaurant, to unlock your luck.) You can give a party for 100, cocktails for twenty, pizza for ten, or a romantic dinner for two - you decide!

Your most romantic date nights include: February 1, 2, 3, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 23, 24, 25, 28, and 29.

Now let's talk about your money, for there will be some amazing shifts in the heavens this month. From November 11 and continuing until July 3, you have had (and will continue to have) Mars in your eighth house, forcing to strategize or question certain money matters. Mars often brings disputes, so you may not agree with how an insurance company has decided one of your claims. Or, in another example, you may be in court over a divorce, child support, or other case and although you thought the case was simple, the other side is making a federal case out of it. It may be that your employer sent you the wrong amount on a commission check, or there may be errors on your credit report, as this house rules that too. On the smallest level, you may be busy getting your papers together to do your taxes.

Mars in your eighth house is also causing you to spend a lot of money, but it may be to buy real estate or to fix up your home - either is a great idea now, and I will explain why later. Let's keep focused on what is happening in your money houses. Mars may be in your eighth house of other people's money, but there's a lot of activity about to happen in your second house of personal wealth, possessions, and earned income.

On February 3, Neptune is heading for Pisces and will settle in your solar second house of earned income a very long time, until January 2026. You've never experienced this planet in this house in your lifetime, as the last time Neptune visited Pisces it was 1847 to 1863. This is a new influence for everyone of every sign, so we all will be finding ways to take advantage of it. Neptune likes to be in Pisces, for it is the sign it rules. In that sense, Neptune will be coming home. This means Neptune will exert its finest influence, for Neptune is strong in this sign.

There are two possible, very positive manifestations of Neptune in Pisces. First, Neptune will encourage you to give money to charities in the coming years. I say that because Neptune asks us to be empathetic and to give freely of our time or money, to help those who suffer. As an Aquarius, you are always interested in finding ways to help humanity. Now you will have not only an opportunity to do so, on any level you choose, but you may feel a driving need to do so. You may write the check OR you may volunteer to help raise the money needed, and perhaps do so by taking on a leadership position in the charity. No matter how the money arrives, the charity will benefit, in great part because of you.

You may also start to make good money from an artistic venture that you created too - that is not only possible, but also likely, for Neptune also rules all of the arts.

Neptune does have a downside in that Neptune brings the mist or fog wherever he goes and will obfuscate facts. When dealing with financial matters (the place Neptune will be training his energy) this can be problematic. You must, from now on, work with a lawyer on all your future contractual arrangements. Don't even THINK about signing anything without one - that small contract that you think is "just routine" probably has a clause that could cause a financial catastrophe. You don't want to invite Neptune's flood! (Actually, thinking about this, you may want to get homeowner's or renter's flood insurance too, with Neptune influencing your second house of income and possessions for the next fourteen years.) You need to read financial statements and get better at financial management, even if you think you're a whiz now!

Neptune has been in Aquarius since January 1998 and you may miss him now that he is leaving. Over the past fourteen years, Neptune has stimulated your imagination and enlarged your capability for expressing your creativity. Neptune may have also encouraged you to bring your ideas to market. Influential people accepted many of your visions and opinions over the past fourteen years, and that had to be gratifying. You emerge from this period much more confident in your own visions, and that's valuable. This excitement won't end - it will just be different, in that you are now about to see material gain from your efforts.

With Neptune in Pisces as of February 3, you will move into the second stage of gestation, where the ideas that you seeded during 1998-2011 will start to sprout and bring you profits and security. If you are a scientist and you have worked on a new drug to cure a certain disease, the move of Neptune into Pisces may now mean your drug will soon be given government approval and be given the green light to move to market. Or if you are an engineer, new software that you created will now become ready to launch. If you have painted a body of new work, soon you may have a gallery opening and see a bonanza of sales.

Neptune moves slowly, so it may take a long time for you to see the upbeat effects of this planet in your second house - it could happen instantly or it could take years. Either way, keep working! Success is not only very possible but likely, something you may see as soon as this month! This month! Wow, why do I say that? It all has to do with this month's new moon!

The new moon of which I speak will appear in Pisces 3 degrees on February 21, will light your second house of earned income and possessions, and will appear very close to Neptune. This same new moon will also send amazing vibrations to both Jupiter and Pluto. Jupiter is in your fourth house ruling real estate and also the "end of all matters" that have been going on a while. Pluto is in your behind-the-scenes sector ruling confidential talks. You may ask for a raise and get it, or you may negotiate for a new position with a higher salary. You may make a big purchase now - and it may be for a valuable piece of art.

With Neptune so close, you do have to work with your lawyer to find, delete, or change troublesome clauses. You both also have to decide what is NOT in the agreement. Neptune has the power to make things invisible, so what you are not thinking about could be more troublesome than thorny items you do see in the contract.

As said, Jupiter is currently in a real estate house and is making this time an excellent time to buy, sell, renovate, update, repair, or change your space in any way. Jupiter is in Taurus, ruling flowers and greenery, so you may order new landscaping - it would turn out beautiful with Jupiter so near. Start looking at estimates now, with the aim of launching your plan in late April, after Mars is direct.

You seem to have considerable family support now too, as your fourth house, so beautifully aspected, also rules help from parents. If you need help with your rent or part of a down payment on a house, it looks as though your parent may want to help you if you ask. Some Aquarians are living at home in this difficult global economy, and it looks as though you have a very loving and understanding family who welcomes your arrival.

After June 11, Jupiter will leave and you won't have his amazing help in real estate matters for another twelve years - not until 2023. It'll soon be time to act, and with Mercury retrograde March 12 to April 4; you won't want to initiate anything then!

February 25 will be outstanding for all residential, property, and family matters. The Sun and Jupiter will have a meeting on your behalf, and news should be sensational! This behooves you to look at your options, even if you aren't sure you want to act just yet. Sometimes the universe says, "You are on the air! You have to go on stage now, ready or not!" This seems to be the case in regard to your home-related matter by late April. Dear Aquarius - be ready!

Summary

February is always a favorite month - how could it not be? It's birthday time, and friends are surrounding you to remind you how very appreciated you are. With the Sun and Mercury in your sign, you feel "at home" with planet Earth, and finally things are going your way.

Romantically, if you've been dating, it may be time to make a big decision about your relationship. If you are in love, Valentine's Day may arrive early for you - on February 7, the full moon, an absolutely perfect time to get engaged or wed within four days of this date. On the other hand, whether you are closely attached, married, or simply casually dating, you may use this full moon to clear up something concerning a close partner. If, on the other hand, you feel your sweetheart or spouse is just not for you, you'll know that too, and you can be free to find the person right for you.

If in business or in the legal sense, a partner or "open enemy" has to be contained, this person will be out and about, speaking forthrightly and you will finally know how you need to deal with this person.

If you are in love, with Uranus and Venus traveling together in your short-distance travel sector, one ideal way to celebrate the coming day for lovers would be to reserve a cozy room at a charming bed and breakfast establishment and take a little trip out of town. Even one night in a beautiful natural setting could recharge a predictable relationship to one that dazzles near February 9. I realize this is a bit early for Valentine's Day (February 14), but the universe has sent you a wonderful day, so why not use it? Those born on January 22 or within days of that date will get a double dip of pleasure.

One of your sweetest moments of the month will occur over the weekend of February 25-26 when a get-together or full-blown party at home could be a sensational success.

Speaking of home, are you thinking of buying, selling or leasing a new apartment or house? Or do you have other plans, say, to reorganize closets, renovate your bathroom, or buy new furniture? Over that same weekend, February 25, when Jupiter and the Sun align, you will find the pieces of your puzzle fall perfectly into place. You'll be excited and happy about finding your home-related options - go look!

Something else is happening this month, and it involves your finances. There is no doubt that you've had high expenses, and you may be concerned about keeping them under control. It may help to know that Mars is the cause of your higher-than-usual outgo, and that it is likely to keep up through June. Perhaps you had planned a major lifestyle change and already know why this is happening. If not, do your best to watch where every penny goes.

Your financial picture may be complicated by the arrival of Neptune to your second house of earned income on February 3. Neptune moves very slowly and takes approximately 168 years to revolve around the Sun (fourteen years in each sign), so Neptune will now set in place a very long influence.

If you work in the creative arts, whether those are purely artistic expressions or work in the high tech, innovative sphere, you will do well under Neptune's influence, because Neptune rules all creative endeavors. This new placement of Neptune in your money sector from now on also suggests you will take on much more creative work - and make a tidy profit from those projects too. Neptune can bring confusion, too, so do your best to be present in all financial dealings and insist on being very businesslike in your methods. Agreements have to be in writing from now on to avoid problems later. Also, make it a must for your lawyer to have a look at all your arrangements, even the simple ones. It may be what is not in the contact - what is invisible - that later can cause you the most problems.

The good news is that the new moon, February 21, will give you a chance to see Neptune's new role - and assistance to you - in action. A new moon always brings opportunity, so in this case, work to increase your income in the ten days that follow this date. The new moon will amplify your actions and increase the likelihood of seeing a profit. You may have a partner or collaborator on this venture, and if so, that person appears to contribute quite a bit, or it may be that your lawyer, also ruled by the same house, does his or her job exceedingly well, and you benefit.

Dates to Note for Aquarius:

Your most romantic date nights include: February 1, 2, 3, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 23, 24, 28, and 29.

A short trip will go so well on February 8 or 9, and you may go spontaneously!

Neptune will enter Pisces February 3 for the first time since 1847 to 1862. From now on, be present in all financial talks or you may find certain facts you need to protect yourself are obscured. On the plus side, Neptune will help you make good money from artistic and high tech ideas that you are instrumental in creating.

In truth, Venus will tour your travel sector all month, from February 7 to March 5, so you may have other opportunities almost as sweet as those of February 8 or 9.

A relationship reaches a big moment at the full moon February 7 plus or minus four days. You may get engaged!

A legal matter may go into limbo while Saturn retrogrades, February 7 to June 25.

You've been spending more than usual lately, but you may have planned for this. The high levels of spending will go until July 3, due to Mars in Virgo.

Expect exceptionally good news about a home, real estate / property, or family matter (mainly affecting one of your parents): February 15-16, or 24-26.

The new moon February 21 will allow you to ask for a raise. If you work in a creative field, you will be showered with luck from this new moon.

Libra (September 23 - October 22) – Your February 2012 Horoscope by Susan Miller

In life, we often strive for a balance, with hard work sprinkled liberally with moments of pleasure. Lately, this balance has been off for you, and responsibilities and hard work have dominated your life. You may have felt that, at times, that life is a never-ending series of demands, and you may have wondered if this was to be how life would be from now on. No, dear Libra. Things will improve, and actually, parts of February will dotted with bright spots of happiness.

Your present situation is being heavily influenced by the rare, once-in-29-year visit of Saturn, the taskmaster planet whose job it is to help you find and develop your inner strength and character by presenting you with a series of challenges. Saturn periods can be difficult because of Saturn's "tough love" methods, but thankfully, Saturn only visits us two or three times in a lifetime, each time with a two-and-a-half-year stay. Before this, the last time you coped with Saturn, it was from September 1980 to August 1983.

Saturn has been visiting Libra since October 2009, with only a brief break when Saturn retrograded out of Libra and back into Virgo from April 7 to July 21, 2011. Ever since Saturn returned to your sign in July 2011, he has not left your side. You may feel there's been no relief. One way Saturn often works is to isolate you by removing all support around you so that you will develop your own inner resourcefulness and independence. Often when this happens we feel that others don't understand the difficulties we face, and that lack of empathy often intensifies the feeling of isolation. (To counter this, surround yourself with only supportive people for now.) Saturn teaches the value of long-term planning and of being realistic and practical. Visits from Saturn are always sobering periods, but they also are ones that we grow in maturity and wisdom.

You would feel the most direct rays from Saturn if your birthday falls from October 15 to October 23. If your birthday falls earlier, in September or from October 1 to 14, you have already dealt with the most severe tests of this planet, and in that case, Saturn is now moving away from your Sun and you are starting to feel a bit better. If you were born in September, you are currently wrestling with Uranus, which is a whole different influence involving your partner, and I will get to that later when we talk together about romance. It's unusual to have both of these big planets exerting a

direct influence at the same time. There is a benefit to this, however, because more often the influence of these two planetary heavyweights is drawn out over the course of many years.

Although Saturn won't leave Libra until October 4 of this year, this month all Libras, of every birthday, will get a needed break. Saturn will actually be friendly to other planets, which is welcome news. You are in the home stretch, dear Libra, about to be done, and once Saturn speeds out of Libra in October, he will not be back until 2039. In the meantime, you appear to be committing to something important - perhaps it is a long-held dream - that will require patience, study, and preparation. It may be a goal to buy a house, start your own a business, or write a book. Other Libras may be having their first child or, if in a later stage in life, waving goodbye to a child who is leaving their nest. Any new commitment or change in lifestyle that happens during a Saturn trend usually requires a major adjustment.

Saturn will now retrograde starting on February 7 and continue to slide backward until June 24. While retrograde, Saturn is a little weaker, so you may actually get a chance to catch your breath. Saturn is currently IN Libra, but RULES your fourth house of home, so if you were involved in a renovation or sale, progress will slow until the end of June. This is good to know. If you have tried to sell your house to no avail, it's time to see your broker to decide about how to change your asking price. You may want to take the house off the market while you think about your next move. Be ready for a big push at your next most favorable time for home matters, the full moon, July 3.

This month you can make some progress, despite Saturn's move backward. You might make a solid decision that you find agreeable for home or family matters on February 18, when the Sun and Saturn will be so beautifully oriented.

Now let's start at the top of February, and let's look at your prospects for romance. You need a little fun, friendship, and a richer love life, and happily, that is precisely what the universe has planned to give you.

The month opens on a lyrical note. Love will be in the air, thanks to the new moon of January 23 that started scenting the air with tender feelings, and those feelings will still be prevalent in early February. It's time to push back from your desk and socialize, dear Libra. Other zodiac signs would need more of a push, but Libra loves to get out and see people, so by your very nature, you are more likely to get the full flavor of this opportunity. If you are single, the first week of February would be your best for trying your luck at meeting a new romantic interest.

One of your happiest, most exciting social moments of the month will occur on the full moon in Leo (18 degrees), February 7. It appears you'll be attending a luxurious event then, filled with many friendly people, within five days on either side of the date. You may find that you have a big event on this day, February 7, or over the weekend of February 4-5, or over February 11-12 (or both)! I suspect that Friday, February 10, or Saturday, February 11 might have extra importance to you, for the moon will be in Libra on those days and you'll be in high spirits. No matter, all these days are wonderful!

You may be attending a wedding, engagement, anniversary, or birthday party, or be at a beautiful seminar, conference, retreat, or other event that will bring many warm and like-minded friendly people together. Your eleventh house rules not only friends and associates, but also your deepest hopes and wishes, so a desire you have long held may now reach fruition. It's a special week, and I hope you will make it as big as it can be. Treat yourself to a wonderful, memorable experience, dear Libra. This full moon of February 7 and thereabouts is your time to indulge in fun time for you.

If your birthday falls on or within five days of October 10, you will benefit most from this full moon - chances are you will have something special on your calendar. If you have planets at 18 degrees (or within five degrees) in Aries, Leo, Sagittarius, Gemini, Aquarius, or Libra, you will feel this full moon as well, and will have a good chance to see an exciting fulfillment and culmination of events at that time too. I can't see everything in your chart, dear Libra, but this full moon sure looks like a pampering one for you!

If you are attached, February 9 should be a standout, when Venus, by then in Aries, will conjoin with the planet of surprise, Uranus, also in Aries. Your partner is about to surprise you in a way that delights you. This is a highly electric, exciting day, and because your ruler, Venus, is involved, it makes it extra special. If your birthday falls on September 24, this meeting of Venus and Uranus will be extra special.

This year Valentine's Day falls on a Tuesday, February 14. (Dear Brazilian readers, I know your Valentine's Day falls on June 12. You can, if you like, have a very romantic February anyway!) The day before, on February 13, Mercury, the planet of news, will be in perfect angle to Saturn, the planet of stability, both in the very last degrees of Aquarius. This means February 13 or 14 would be a great time to make a marriage proposal or accept one. The moon will be in fire sign Sagittarius, a perfect spot for your air sign element, so you'll feel carefree, happy, and ready to enjoy the evening to the fullest. If you don't have a sweetheart, then go out with friends. There is no reason to stay home, and although you may think the world is coupled up, it is not. There are more single people than married in the US.

Your most romantic days of the month: February 1-3, 7, and 9 (both gold-star), 10, 11, 16 (great day), 24, 28, and 29.

Your work life will become busy as soon as the new moon, February 21, arrives in Pisces 3 degrees. This would not your ideal time to switch positions, as you would generally need a new moon or special action at the top of your chart, in your tenth house, not in your sixth, where this new moon is located this month. That said, if you are out of work and would love to have a job similar to the one you lost, this new moon would help you do that. If you are currently employed, you can certainly garner plum assignments from this moon - at least two! (The new moon is in Pisces, a double-bodied sign that suggests two!) If you're self-employed, you can now generate some excellent new business that will work toward raising your profile in the industry after the work is completed.

Mars is currently spending an unusually long time in your twelfth house of confinement, suggesting that you may be interfacing quite a bit with hospital or medical personnel, for yourself, or a partner, or a beloved relative. Saturn in Libra is considered a drain on health too, so it's vital that you attend to health matters in a timely fashion and do all you can to stay feeling tiptop. Mars will continue to light your twelfth house of confinement and medical matters for a while, with progress for you due in stages, first at in mid-April (when Mars stops retrograding), then in early July (when Mars moves into Libra), and then much more progress due in early October when Saturn finally leaves Libra.

If you need surgery, you have Jupiter in Taurus, a perfect placement for successful medical surgery. Mercury will retrograde next month on March 12 to April 4, so you would be best to attend to health matters now.

At work, if you are working on a new product or service that must be kept secret, Mars in your twelfth house suggests you will have to continue to work on it in confidence until you properly launch in mid-July, your best time to do so.

The new moon, February 21, will, as said, bring up matters in your work and health sector, and will be special because it is in such lovely aspects to Saturn and Jupiter. Any new assignments you pick up after this new moon will have a long-term benefit to your career AND bring you a nice bonus or profit.

This new moon will conjoin Neptune, and that is a key element to understanding not only this new moon, but your long-range future, so let's talk about it.

This month, on February 3, Neptune will move out of Aquarius and into Pisces for the first time in your lifetime for Neptune has not been in Pisces since 1847-1962. Now that Neptune has arrived, he will remain in this part of your chart a momentous fourteen years, until January 2026. That is staggering news, and it's nearly impossible to fathom ten years ahead, let alone fourteen. While most recently Neptune was in Aquarius, 1998 to 2011, he added a soft and vibrant effect to your love life and to your interaction with your children (if you have them). Neptune was comfortable in the fifth house, so you may have had a number of beautifully romantic experiences over the year. You will not lose that effect - you carry those memories within you forever.

Now, with Neptune moving to your sixth house this month, you will direct your inspirations, experiences, and ideas toward special projects that you create or that others choose you to work upon. You have a chance now to create breakthrough work that is highly individual, creative and unique. Neptune is also associated with humanitarian efforts, so with Neptune's new presence in your sixth house, you may be increasingly drawn to doing this type of not-for-profit, voluntary, charity, or community work.

The new moon of February 21 will stimulate Neptune, for the mathematical degrees of the moon and of Neptune nearly match, so you will get to see Neptune in action this month. The perfect project may come up now to light you to action, so keep your eyes open for an opportunity to express your talents in a new and very powerful way. Jupiter, as I mentioned, will be involved with this new moon, so you can be sure a generous fee or commission will be there for you.

If you were born late in your sign, say, near October 15-22, you will benefit from this new moon in what is called an "out-of-sign trine." That only means that this new moon will be divinely friendly to you, and that the opportunities will be stronger and more apparent for you.

This same new moon will also help you become more fit and healthy. If you have not yet started work on your resolution to get in shape for 2012, this new moon, February 21 and the two weeks to follow, will be your call to action. You can now sign up with a gym, or if you are a member already, go to new classes or a package of training sessions. With four heavenly bodies in Pisces, you may want to investigate water-related sports, such as swimming, skiing or ice-skating, or dance, like Zumba or ballroom dancing. Planets in Pisces also rule Eastern disciplines like yoga, tai chi, or karate, where philosophy and spirituality blend with the physical aspects of the workout. These are just some examples, but you can develop any program, large or small, involving exercise, diet, or medical tests or procedures to improve your present health.

Neptune inspires, but it also has another side, for Neptune can send in his famous fog and confuse matters. In your house of health, Neptune can make a certain health matter hard to diagnose, so you may have to be patient when various tests are ordered, and some of the same for multiple times. Also, with Neptune here, you might notices a sensitivity to a certain drug, so always ask about possible side effects, and also possible dangerous interactions with other drugs or foods. You may not notice any effects from any of this, but because Neptune is about to stay in your health sector for fourteen years, it will be good to get into the habit of asking these questions, so that you can always stay safe.

You have an outstanding day coming up for all "sixth house" matters, involving new work projects / assignments and health, and that is due on Sunday, February 26, but will be helpful to you February 23, 24 (both weekdays), and over the weekend of February 25-26. The Sun and Jupiter will be in close communication on your behalf, and this bodes so well for all sorts of matters that involve your health and healing. You may have an operation on one of these days, or schedule a new medical procedure that is vital to your future.

This same stretch of days, February 23-26, will be sensational for generating business or for being assigned to an assignment that will, if done correctly, be a big plus in helping you get ahead. These days would be perfect for an interview, presentation, or the launch of publicity or advertising campaign (yours). Use these days, too, to hire a subordinate at work, such as an assistant, intern, or bookkeeper, or at home, such as a nanny, babysitter, housekeeper, or landscaper.

The month will end on another very positive note, lucky you. Pluto will meet with the Sun, linking your work with home and real estate on February 28. If you hope to set up a well functioning home office, this would be your day to make your most important decisions. You may also want to sign a lease if you are a retailer in the throes of changing address for your store, or a manager moving your company.

See? February is shaping up to be a great month on so many levels! You can improve your health and fitness, nab some amazing assignments, or generate new business if you are self-employed. Best of all, you have some sparkling aspects that run through the first half of February for your love life, just in time for Valentine's Day!

Summary

You have been though quite a bit over the past two years, but all the trials and tribulations you've endured will make you strong and wise, and you are more capable than ever of handling anything life tosses your way. Saturn in Libra is why life has had a "no-frills" quality over the past few years, but this planet is also known to make you practical and objective, and able to handle positions of responsibility and power. Saturn is also asking you to take the long-term view and to plan for your future, and you seem very much in sync with that plan, for you no longer want to live one day at a time - you want something big to show for your efforts.

Saturn shows us that nothing worthwhile in life is handed to us for free. In this case, you have had to work hard for all that you attained, especially since 2009.

As you think about what you have achieved, you probably are proud of the accomplishments you have racked up so far. You have become more confident in your abilities - you may not have been aware that you were able to cope with such harsh challenges in such style. You are almost finished with Saturn's obstacle camp - you only have until early October 2012. Once gone, Saturn will not be back to the same part of your chart until September 2039. That has to be good news!

On February 7, Saturn will retrograde in Libra. This may help, as Saturn will be weaker, and you may notice less pressure on you until Saturn regulates its speed at the end of June. Additionally, your efforts to find a permanent solution to a housing or property matter, or one involving your parent, may need to be put on hold for now, but only for a few months. Use the time to re-think your decision to see if it should be amended or abandoned, or a new idea substituted.

If you hope to buy or sell a house, there will be some sort of delay, and this may not clear up until June 25, the date Saturn will go direct. If you are trying to sell a house, you may have to change the price after speaking with your broker, and if you are trying to buy one, change your bid.

In the meantime, February will bring a lively interlude, which will mark a real change from the more low-key, serious tone you've become accustomed to lately. The new moon last month that appeared in late January was an exception to the rule, for its mission was to bring more love and romance to your life.

That new moon of late January 23 will still bring social and romantic opportunities as you enter February. You will have to do your part to circulate more and to be open to new types of people in early February, but if you do, you will have a chance to spice up your love life. If you were to meet a new love interest, it would happen suddenly and without warning - how exciting! An introduction at the kindness of a friend may turn out to be exceptionally spot on.

The full moon of February 7 will also work to bring you a chance to have more fun. A lavish wedding or other party may dot your schedule on that day, or on the weekend before, February 4-5, or after, February 11-12. This would be an event to attend, filled with first-rate food, music, flowers, and many beautiful people. The universe wants you to relax, and so by all means, take the opportunity.

If you are attached, it appears your partner has a wonderful surprise for you, February 9, the day Venus in Aries conjoins Uranus in Aries in your partnership sector. This day will be charged with all the right electricity.

If you are attached, you may be troubled by Uranus in Aries, a long influence that is mainly affecting those Libras with birthdays that fall from September 22-25. You may feel that a partner - most likely a romantic partner, but it could be a business partner - has been erratic and difficult. You may have to talk things out if you are troubled by the way you are being treated. This is a tricky trend that will extend for years, until 2019. However, only those Libras born on the dates stated are feeling the straight-on effects of this aspect.

As you get to late February, you'll be consumed with a new, possibly artistic project that will set off by the new moon, February 21 plus two weeks. Neptune is making its monumental move into Pisces this month, on February 3, and marks the first time since 1847 through 1862 that Neptune has been back to Pisces. This is special, because Neptune will be in his home sign of Pisces, where Neptune will be able to easily express his finest qualities. You will be drawn to doing assignments that reflect your artistic side, and you will see this trend grow quite a bit in months to come.

If you didn't yet work on your resolution to get fit and healthy in 2012, this same new moon, February 21, will help you make your plans a reality. Planets that are stacking in Pisces in your sixth house of health suggest you might try a holistic approach, combining Eastern philosophy with exercise to create a strong feeling of wellness. Saturn in your sign is an indication you can now lose weight more easily than you have before. Saturn is known to constrict and even shrink all that it touches, and that includes YOU (as funny as that might sound) as Saturn is currently on your Sun. Many people report success when Saturn comes by for a rare, once-in-29-year visit.

Dates to Note for Libra:

Most romantic days of the month: February 1-3, 7, and 9 (both gold star), 10, 11, 16 (great day), 24, 28, and 29.

Venus in Aries February 8 to March 5 is great news for you if you are in a close, committed relationship.

The full moon of February 7 - plus or minus four days - will bring a big social event over the proceeding weekend (February 4-5) or after (February 11-12).

Attached Libras have an exciting, happy surprise due from their partner February 9.

Saturn in Libra will retrograde from February 7 to June 25, temporarily putting things on hold. You may encounter snags to your dearest plans. It's not the time to make a big push forward - hold off until after June 25.

Neptune moves to Pisces on February 3 for the coming fourteen years, for the first time since 1847 to 1862. Get set to work on far more creative projects in the future.

Mars will continue to move through your twelfth house of secrets and confinement until July 3. You may be working on a secret product launch, or it may have a very different manifestation - you may be interacting much more with medical personnel. Mars is making this a good time to talk over problems with a therapist, or rid yourself of a habit.

Virgo (August 23 - September 22) – Your February 2012 Horoscope by Susan Miller

You've had Mars in Virgo for several months, since mid-November, and you've enjoyed having the control over events that only an energetic Mars in your sign can provide. You had built up a swift momentum on projects that are dear to you. Last month, however, you may have noticed that things were slowing down, and that approvals were taking longer to accomplish. This is because Mars went retrograde on January 23 and will continue to languish until April 13. This means plans will get delayed, so a timetable you had hoped to achieve for a plan dear to you may have to get revised.

Mars is in Virgo in your solar eighth house, but RULES your eighth house of other people's money, so somehow money - or a holdup of funds - seems to be involved in this situation. There is not much you can do about this, other than to be patient, for you will need to let the process work its way out and take as long as it needs.

There is another planet that is also affecting your finances. Saturn, now in your second house of salary and other earned income, is about to go retrograde from February 7 to June 25. This too will slow down your efforts to gain more money, but only temporarily. I am sorry to have to report this, but keep up your efforts to find ways to improve your cash flow anyway, because once Saturn leaves Libra on October 4, things will improve fairly quickly and all the work you are doing now to find more cash will pay off. I know October sounds like a long way off, but it will be here before you know it. Once Saturn leaves, Saturn will not be back to your earned income sector for many years, until September 2039.

There will be one day when news about money might come in a completely unexpected way and possibly make you quite happy and excited. That would be when Venus and Uranus are conjunct in Aries in your eighth house of other people's money on February 9. You may get an unexpected check, or win a small prize, or receive a gift that touches you. See what happens.

Last month, you may have been working very hard on projects, and as you begin February still have some details to sort through. During the first three weeks of February you will have the brilliant Sun and your ruler, Mercury, to help you tie up loose ends and keep projects humming. With planets moving into Pisces at month's end, near February 21 and later, you will need to move into collaborative mode. Although it was wonderful having Mars in Virgo, which allowed you to work on

your own without being dependent on others to get things done, be conciliatory and cooperative now. Mars will be back, and when he is fully awake in late April, you will enter the best period of the year. Just hang on - your time is coming, and you won't lose anything by waiting.

The full moon February 7 (Leo, 18 degrees) will light your house of behind-the-scenes talks, and there are several different ways this full moon may play out. A piece of information that you didn't know about, but that may prove interesting, may surface now at the full moon, plus or minus four days. This full moon is not making any direct aspects to other planets, so the outcome will depend heavily on how a Leo moon at 18 degrees will fit into your own chart.

The twelfth house, where this February 7 full moon will appear, rules not only secrets, but also your health and wellbeing, especially in the psychological sense. You may decide to enter therapy to discuss a problem that has troubled you, or you may schedule surgery, go into rehab, or have physical therapy. Or you may help someone who is in the hospital or otherwise infirm. Full moons usually bring resolution quickly, which would be very welcome. Keep your health strong in the early month in any case, for you might feel your energy flag a bit. Once you get into mid-month you will be feeling much peppier.

Mercury is your ruler, and will be very chatty all month, and quite friendly almost all the time. The days when Mercury will meet with other planets will be significant, for you will find special opportunity. The week in question will be February 13 to 18, so let's talk about that too.

First, on February 13, Mercury will send Saturn a positive glance, adding stability to all that you do. Yet on the same day, Mercury will meet with Neptune too. Neptune and Saturn have very different influences. Neptune is soft, while Saturn is firm. Neptune dissolves and cleanses, while Saturn sets structure and hierarchy. Neptune, as the planet ruling the sea, is wet, while Saturn is dry. Neptune is intuitive and instinctive, while Saturn is objective and factual. Usually, when Mercury is so friendly to Saturn, it is ideal for signing a contract, but with Mercury and Neptune together on the very same day, I say, wait. Sign nothing on February 13.

Still, the link between Neptune and Mercury will make you highly creative and imaginative on February 13, and Saturn will help you create a plan for a major project or sale of a creative piece of work.

The fact that Mercury and Neptune are coming together near Valentine's Day is sweet, for this is will be a glamorous vibration. Someone special whom you love or care about very much may send you a very romantic message or, better yet, you may hear a confession of love transmitted in person, and when you do, it may be quite an unforgettable moment.

Later, on either February 16-17, you will have a standout day when Mercury will signal Jupiter in your ninth house of travel and international relationships. This would be an incredibly positive time to travel or to make a deal with anyone, but especially someone based overseas. If you are speaking to officials in academia or reporters, editors, or producers in the media, you will do equally well. This will be a spectacular day, and things should go really well for you. If you need to sign a contact, do so today, or better yet, wait until February 25, your best day of the month on so many levels! (More about February 25-26 in a minute.)

On February 21, the new moon in Pisces (3 degrees) will occur in your marriage / partnership / collaboration sector, and it will be one of the best of the year for forging an alliance. This new moon will reach out to both Jupiter and Pluto, making this a heavenly time to get engaged or married. If you are already married, you may want to set up new goals or take a memorable, possibly life-changing vacation together. I love that idea of traveling together - it's a theme that will keep coming up now. All new moons bring two weeks of energy, although the first week is the stronger of the two, so keep that in mind.

This same new moon of February 21 can be used to help you set up a business alliance, and if you do, it would be special, as Pluto and Jupiter will be perfectly harmonious with this new moon, which is rare, and always spells success. Go forward - whatever you are discussing now is unusual and important - and proceed with talks.

If your birthday falls on August 25, plus or minus five days, you will be in a position to benefit most from this new moon.

Next month Mercury will go retrograde from March 12 to April 4, so you will want to act in February to avoid all dealings in the second half of March.

February's last weekend, February 25-26, will be the sweetest and happiest of all, thanks to the Sun's signal to Jupiter. Again, this would be a glorious time to take a trip - see if you can go somewhere, as your time together would be divine. If you have to travel for business, your trip will likely bring outstanding profits. Whether for business or pleasure, the accommodations should be superb. This is a powerful day, when all sorts of international talks go well, or when you can have a memorable meeting with an authority figure in academia, publishing, or broadcasting.

There's more - on Tuesday, February 28, Pluto, now in your solar fifth house of true love, will reach out to the Sun and create a sparkling background for love. If single, this day would be the right day to be out and about, showing your face to the world. If you have already found true love, you may now decide to bring a new baby into the world or devote yourself fully to a creative project that becomes your "baby" in a different sense.

Most romantic dates: February 3-4, 8, 9. 12, 16 (gold star) 17, 18, 21, 24, 25-26 (four-stars), 27, and 28.

As you see, this month strongly accents your ability to form powerful bonds with at least one other person. You can grow in mastery over your creativity, or form a very powerful alliance for your future.

Summary

February begins in a low-key way. That may be very good news, for a quiet routine will allow you to follow along on your own agenda without fear that something will come up to blow you off course. As cold winds blow, hunker down inside where it's cozy warm, put on a pot of tea, and sit down to get things done.

A full moon in your twelfth house of solitude on February 7 will allow you to accomplish much. You will have the needed quiet time to think and strategize about what you'd like to do in months ahead. In the meantime, you do need more rest, so don't push - your resistance is low, so listen carefully to your body and follow what it tells you to do.

You may want to focus on your health and mental wellbeing now too, which would be a superb idea. If anything has troubled you, you can find the right professional to help you sort through the problem.

Mars is now in Virgo, but is retrograde, so you may have to be patient as obstacles and delays come up. Again, these will give you time to think and to fix any small flaws that you catch in current projects. The Virgos who use this extra time to their advantage will come out ahead. Come mid-April, the time Mars will turn direct, you'll be back in the driver's seat, without a moment to spare. As you think about coming months, design flexible blueprints now that you can keep refining as you go along.

Neptune will enter your solar partnership sector on February 3, to stay until January 26, 2026! This is a long and monumental new trend that you'll have lots of time to think and decide how best to use. It's an exciting, highly creative trend you'll enjoy.

You will have a number of wonder-days this month, and the first set that stands out will come on February 16 or 17, two days when your ruler, Mercury, will align with good fortune Jupiter. This day can be used to travel, give a speech, or sign a contract. Many Virgos love to write or edit, so you may want to put the final touches on an important written document. A collaborator, such as a business partner, editor, art director, writing partner, agent, lawyer, or other key person, will likely lead you to your good fortune.

After February 21, you may see the power of Neptune's presence in your partnership house, when you may explore the idea of a creative collaboration, say, to work on a book, screenplay, theatrical performance, or other artistic project. Working with someone who complements your talents will be

a fine way to work with Neptune, and you may see this to be a theme that will grow in coming months and years.

Your schedule will pick up speed after the new moon arrives February 21, and at that time your desire to form a close relationship (if you have one) will take shape. This new moon may find you discussing an engagement or wedding, or the formation of an important business partnership or alliance.

Put a big red circle on February 24 and 25 when Jupiter and the Sun will enliven your travel sector. Days later, when Pluto meets with the Sun on your behalf on February 28, another special day is due. Just when you think to yourself, "I never meet anyone?" - you do! Look your best at month's end whether you are zooming around town or flying to other cities. The planets will be acting like little matchmakers to help you see your wishes come true.

Money has not been your favorite subject over the past two years, but your cash flow should improve once Saturn leaves your income sector in early October. In the meantime, do your best to find bargains and get the most from the money you do have now. This tough love planet teaches the value of frugality, and by now you must have learned a thing or two about buying below retail!

On your lucky financial day, February 9, you might find money on the sidewalk, or you might find you won a small prize when Venus links to Uranus. Even if you never buy raffle or lottery tickets, you might indulge in one or two on this lucky-for-Virgo day. Don't bet the farm, however - if you are lucky, you are lucky, and you won't have to push too hard to see this to be true.

Dates to Note for Virgo:

Most romantic dates: February 3-4, 8, 9. 12, 16 (gold star) 17, 18, 21, 24, 25-26 (four stars!), 27, and 28.

Single Virgo will love the developments of the weekend of February 25-26 and 29.

Venus in Pisces will help the interaction within a close relationship February 1-7.

Good news about money is due February 9.

Mars continues his journey through Virgo through early July - you are in the driver's seat, but things get even better after April 13.

A romantic relationship may get serious after the new moon February 21.

Neptune enters your committed relationship sector February 3 - for fourteen years! Be sure the person you love is being truthful. You may be very inspired by your partner. During this exciting trend, you may decide to do a creative collaboration quite profitably.

If hoping to conceive a baby and going through in-vitro medical procedures, avoid doing so when Saturn is retrograde February 7 to June 25. It's better to wait until after June 25.

Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) – Your February 2012 Horoscope by Susan Miller

The month starts out on an important professional note for you, thanks to the full moon in Leo (18 degrees) on February 7, and will bring a career matter to a culmination. If you have been interviewing for a new position, this full moon will bring you the answer within four days of this date. Let's think good thoughts - let's hope the answer is YES! If you are creative and pitching an idea, you will likely get word back about whether the idea is approved and funded. This particular project would give you with the prefect platform to show off your work!

If you have been doing a major, high profile assignment over the course of weeks or months, this full moon would likely bring it to its logical conclusion. The fact that this ending is happening at the full moon in your tenth house of fame tells me that this project will work as a jewel in your crown and that you can trade against it in the future - you've established yourself on a new level.

There will be another great career day to watch, February 28, when your ruler, Pluto, will have conversations with the Sun on your behalf. It's a powerful day - you'll be on top of your game - use it to your advantage!

Saturn - now in Libra in a mild part of your chart (twelfth house) - has been edging closer to Scorpio. Saturn takes 29 years to revolve around the Sun and has made a long journey through Libra, now within one-half degree of Scorpio. On February 7 (coincidentally, the same day as the full moon), Saturn will turn around and back off and retreat deeper into Libra for a brief look back. Under normal circumstances, Saturn would have gone straight into Scorpio, but with this retrograde that won't happen until October 4. (Saturn will retrograde until June 25, but then on that day will move forward in Libra before this planet moves into Scorpio on October 4.) Saturn will stay in your sign until September 2015.

Saturn's hallmark is a time of planning for the future and learning at least one new skill that you weren't sure you were ready to do. For example, you may assume you are not ready to get married and start a family, but when Saturn comes by, suddenly you feel a need to be settled and the long-term benefits of commitment and children start to look mighty good. You may move to a distant city, buy a house or condo, or go back to the university for an advanced degree - what you do will add shape to your life.

When Saturn moves into your own sign, it will mark the start of a major new cycle of maturity and growth. Whatever you choose to commit to will be something that cannot be easily undone later, which is the reason you are drawn to the challenge in the first place - it will have the power to help set up part of the foundation of your life. Saturn only visits us two or three times in a lifetime, so these are major marker points in life.

If you were born on October 23-28, Saturn is quite close to your Sun now, and even though Saturn is not technically in your sign yet, it is within one-half tiny degree, so you will feel his presence. Your first order of business should be to take steps to take good care of your health. The same advice would hold if you have any planets in Scorpio at 0 to 5 degrees. Give your teeth and bones special care, and have tests related to your reproductive organs (mammograms and Pap smears for women, prostrate exams for men).

Admittedly, Saturn is a stern teacher, so he is not popular, but honestly, I find him to be quite helpful. I started Astrology Zone when I had Saturn right on my Sun, as you will have eventually within the coming three years. Everything I have ever done that I am proud of happened when Saturn was visiting me. (I feel Saturn opposed to the Sun, as Taurus will have in October 2012 through September 2015, the harder aspect. With Saturn conjunct the Sun, you choose your goal to work on. With Saturn opposed to the Sun, as Taurus will have - and you had fourteen years ago - Saturn chooses for you.)

We are more than just a Sun sign, so it would be good to know your rising sign and about the other planets in your chart. Once you know your rising sign, you can read for that sign as well as your Sun sign each month here. If you are only reading for the Sun sign, you don't have the whole picture (and if you are only reading for your rising sign, the same is true.) This way, if there is something going on that is very helpful in another part of your chart, you will know it and it may even soften the other parts of life. In astrology we always have to DO something to unlock the good, but at least you will have the whole picture and can make those decisions!

To know your rising sign, you need to have your precise time of birth. Try to get your original birth certificate, handwritten by the nurse at the time you were born. (In the US, we have the original "vault copy" of a birth certificate, and a computer version that you get at the Driver's Motor Vehicle bureau. The DMV version is not helpful - you need the original birth certificate because the less expensive computer copy ($5.00) does not have the time of birth on it. Once you have your time of birth, you can have me write a whole book about your chart.

If you simply can't get your time of birth, you can still order your chart, and I will default to Sunrise, which will put your Sun on the ascendant or rising sign. At the very least, you will know where many other planets are located in your chart (but without the time of birth, the rising sign may not be

known.) Just order the yellow-purplish blue cover (Adult Natal Chart, as opposed to the version I write for little babies) found at http://www.astrologyzone.com

Directing our attention back to this month's aspects, as said, Saturn will begin to retrograde on February 7, and because Saturn rules your third, contractual house, if you are negotiating a deal that is not yet finished, you may hit a snag in weeks to come. If so, you will need to patiently talk through the points that need to be discussed and make changes to the clauses that need to be rewritten. Depending on the complexity of the deal, discussions could go on for months - Saturn won't turn direct until June 25 - but taking your time will work in your favor. Go with the flow of the universe, and you'll be in perfect sync.

As a Scorpio, you like to see quick progress, but ever since Mars went retrograde on January 23 and will stay that way until April 13, your progress will be slow. Mars is considered the high-energy planet that can give any venture proper lift off. When Mars is retrograde, you find projects will sputter, clients are indecisive, and life becomes a bit off kilter. Mars rules your sixth house of work, so you may find a key project is delayed, or that the project needs to be tweaked to new specifications.

Mars may RULE your house of assignments, but Mars is currently VISITING your eleventh house of friendship and groups, so while this Red Planet retrogrades, you may feel a bit more motivated to see old friends to catch up. Good idea! Scorpio is a very private sign, and the last thing you like to do is to go to parties and or have social dinners with friends. Some Scorpios are shy, which is why they shun parties, but others simply view the whole socializing process as a waste of time. The universe doesn't want you to stay home, dear Scorpio - not now. You can go back to your cozy cave later this year, in July, but for now, make a special effort to connect with old friends, and after mid-April, to make new friends. This year you will achieve powerful personal growth by opening yourself up to others' ideas and influences.

Now let's turn to thoughts of love! I have SO much to tell you, dear Scorpio! Soon you will see that the universe is speaking clearly - it is time to think about your personal life and find true love!

First, from February 1 to 6, Venus will be in Pisces, a perfect place for you. The weekend of February 4-5 should be lots of fun, so be out and about, trying your luck to meet someone special.

On February 9, when Venus and Uranus meet in Aries, in your house of work, you might notice a new co-worker or supplier who catches your eye and causes surprising tingles down your spine. The first glance could be surprisingly electric, so look your best!

Then, for many people in the world, Valentine's Day is February 14, and lucky you, you seem perfectly positioned to enjoy this day to the fullest. Thanks to a communication of Mercury and Neptune on February 12, and between Mercury and Jupiter two days later, there is PLENTY of good vibes swirling around (when you included the tolerances of plus or minus two days - just in time to make Valentine's Day a touching day.

Still, I feel that as the month progresses, your love life is about to get MUCH better! I love the new moon of February 21 for you - one of the most important of the year for your romantic life - and I also ADORE the weekend of February 25-26 for out of this world romantic experiences. I am getting ahead of myself here, as I have to tell you something else first, so you can put all the pieces of the puzzle together. Here goes - stay with me!

There is a big change happening in the sky on February 3 that is quite exciting. Neptune is moving into Pisces for a fourteen-year stay then, and from then on, you will host Neptune in your house of true love (fifth house). Neptune is the planet of dreams, inspiration, creativity, intuition, and imagination. It is also what we call the "higher octave" of Venus, taking the love that Venus sparks to a whole new level of deep and abiding love, where you love someone so much you are willing to make sacrifices to benefit your beloved. Neptune is happy in Pisces because Neptune RULES Pisces, so Neptune will express his most lyrical, graceful, loving side in this sign.

I would say that hosting Neptune in the fifth house has to be one of the best places in a chart to have this glittering planet, so you are indeed the lucky one! In water sign Pisces, Neptune will relate perfectly to your water sign Scorpio Sun, and work to bring back your belief in forever-ever love. It will take time for Neptune to start to show his influence, but you will notice that in time, you will want to forge a deep, spiritual bond with your partner that extends far beyond the physical. A purely physical relationship would never be enough for you with Neptune in the fifth house.

The fifth house is also the house of pregnancy, and the care of children too, and you will find an enduring inspiration from your children, no matter what their ages. Neptune brings a softening effect, and drops a veil over all of reality. It has been said that when you have Neptune in the fifth house, you don't see love or children clearly, but you idealize them - that must be why I enjoy being a mother so much. I was born with Neptune in the fifth house, as you will have in the coming fourteen years. (You, like me, might have been born with this placement too, depending on your rising sign.) I freely admit I think my children are the best children on the planet, and they inspire me to no end. I love having Neptune in my fifth house! I can think of no better place to have Neptune.

If you have been disappointed in love in the past, Neptune will help you to bring back your faith in love. This planet of sea will heighten your feelings for someone you love now, or for someone you will meet in the future. Neptune is setting up residence to stay fourteen years - you have time!

The fifth house also rules your creativity, so you can see how powerfully Neptune will work over the coming years to bring out the best in your artistic visions and expressions. If you work with ideas, concepts, or creative projects, Neptune's arrival may seem like a miracle. If you don't work in a creative field, you may still take up a creative pastime that you become serious about and that gives you much pleasure. In time, you will likely start to show talents you never knew you possessed.

The new moon of February 21 in Pisces (3 degrees) will also light your fifth house of true love, making it the most important romantic new moon of the year for you. This new moon is as close to ideal as you can get. It will conjoin Neptune, and so it will bring forward all the inspired, romantic qualities I have discussed so far. This new moon will also reach out to Jupiter in the house of marriage, suggesting to me that many Scorpios will decide to get engaged this month. (This is exciting! I am so happy to write this!)

Saturn will be perfectly positioned to Neptune at the new moon of February 21, so Saturn will lend his gifts of clear vision, practicality, and longevity. Also, Pluto will be helpful too, so you may make a plan or a promise or sign a contract, or you may travel with your sweetheart / spouse to a place you find over-the-moon beautiful and romantic. I am so happy to have all this to tell you! If you are already wed, Neptune will help to bring back the love and excitement that daily life may have dulled over time.

With four highly fertile planets in your fifth house of pregnancy and birth, you have the single best month of the year to try for conception or, if you are pregnant (or your partner is) and near term, to welcome a baby into your family. Of course, not everyone desires children, so if that describes you (or even if you DO want children) you can also see a side benefit of having an outstanding creative project begin this month.

If you already have children, you are likely to see some very exciting developments in regard to at least one of them. You may be making special plans for one child (most likely the oldest one) or taking your children somewhere special this month. A vacation taken with your children would be incredible fun. Alternatively, you may see one of your children score a victory that makes you very proud, or see a talent emerge in your child you never know she / he had and that you'll want to help that child develop. When I say "child" you must know by now that I mean a child of any age, tiny or out of college and working.

There's even more happiness at month's end. The most fantastic weekend of the month will happen over February 25-26 when Jupiter signals the Sun. All the romance and happiness that the new moon and that Neptune promises should come to fruition over this glorious weekend.

If you are a Scorpio born early in your sign, say, with a birthday that falls October 23-28, you will have a double dip of romance from this glorious new moon February 21 and in the days that follow. You may also benefit if you have any planets from 0 to 8 degrees.

Before I go, let's talk about your home. Some Scorpios need to move, so if that describes you, you have a chance to do that early in the month, as the new moon of January 23 was to open a door on possible spaces that you would like. You'd have to jump on your plan early, as the new moon is currently losing light. In the first week, you can also make repairs, renovate, or buy a piece of new furniture, confident you'll love the changes you make. Next month Mercury will retrograde from March 12 to April 4, so you won't want to be making massive decisions about a space or about buying furniture or electronics then. Do so now!

Besides February 1-7, also have a look at February 9, when Venus will conjoin Uranus. Uranus rules your solar fourth house of home, so you may see the perfect purchase on that date!

Earlier I spoke about the monumental move of Neptune out of Aquarius to Pisces on February 3 (great news for you!) but since you and I are speaking about housing now, I want to make the point that with Neptune out of your house of home, you won't have problems with water or flooding in regard to your home anymore. You may be saying to yourself, "What problems, Susan?" Ah, maybe because of some unique qualities of your natal chart, you didn't notice the long-term problems with water in your home, but many Scorpios did. If you know what I am talking about you are going to LOVE having Father Neptune out of your home! No more water problems at home!

Summary

Your career appears to be ready to bring magnificent news very soon. Near the full moon, February 7, plus or minus four days, you may get the offer you've been dreaming about but never thought would come through for you. The position being discussed - and offered - will be quite a prestigious one, so chances are, you'll take it. Alternatively, you may be finishing a massive project near February 7, one that will increase your status in the industry. If you are self-employed, you may take on a major client. This should be a big moment in your timeline and may bring cause for celebration.

This year, when it comes to your private, romantic, and social life, the planets are having a little fun with you, asking you to try out characteristics that may not come naturally. Aquarius loves to go out and meet new people, and often this sign has more friends than they can count. As a Scorpio you are reserved, and you tend to avoid parties, mainly because of all the small talk that takes place - small talk that you have so little patience to do. Now, with Mars moving through your friendship sector in a very long trend (until early July), you will be urged to act more like your Aquarian friends. Mix and mingle, dear Scorpio, and be open to new types of people and ideas.

For now, reconnect with old friends, and then later, when Mars goes direct on April 13 through July 3, make an effort to make new friends. You have so much to gain by joining social and professional clubs, in real life, and online. The message of the stars is certainly to get involved!

Meanwhile, Jupiter, now in your marriage / partnership / collaboration sector, is urging you to be a little more like Libra. Libra is happiest when coupled up in an established relationship. Libras value strong ties, and will do all they can to work on their marriage to make it strong and healthy. Now Jupiter wants you to be more like the Libras!

Jupiter, the good fortune planet, will remain in your marriage area of your chart until mid-June, so clearly there will be much to be gained by forming lasting commitments in your personal life, but also for business. If you are serious about marrying the person you are with, there seems no reason to wait. It's time to bring the relationship up to a new level of closeness. If you are already married, your partner will do well this year, and you both will benefit from your partner's good fortune.

If you are single or attached, your chances to find love or feel deeper love have never been better. First, Venus will still be moving through Pisces February 1-7, an ideal place for Venus to be if you are a Scorpio. This is an ideal placement for a first meeting, but also for fanning the fires of love in a present relationship.

The new moon, February 21, will bring four planets to make an introduction more likely than ever before. Jupiter will be perfectly positioned to make things happen, so hold on to your hat - life is about to become more exciting than you ever thought possible. Neptune will move into Pisces, the sign these planets will be visiting, and that's news. Neptune has not been in its home sign of Pisces since 1847-1862. Now that Neptune is in Pisces, from now until 2026, you will now have the likelihood, for the first time in your life, to be deeply inspired by a romantic partner.

So, once you get to February 21, the stage will be set, the candles lit, and the music will begin. Romance will perfume the air, and it will be important not to keep working at the office, but to set aside time to go out. If you are shy, then go with friends.

Circle the golden weekend of February 24-25. If you want to make a promise to your significant other, say, to accept a marriage proposal or to give one, choose one of those days to do so. With Jupiter in fine angle to the Sun, you could not wish for a better time to plan a wedding. (This is also a superb time to sign papers in a business relationship.) If you are single, this weekend should also be so glamorous for a romantic vacation for two. Go for a weekend, go for two days, go for week or more - you decide - but try to be away over February 25-26!

Also in late month, set aside time to express yourself creatively. Experiment with new materials, and see what surfaces. You are entering a time when you do more and express more, and receive more applause than you've ever seen. It will be an intense period, more special than any you've experience in your life, and this is a cycle that will last fourteen years. You may do this for pure pleasure, or for profit - or the two may be combined. See what you can do.

Dates to Note for Scorpio:

Most romantic days of the month: February 4-5, 9, 12, 13, 17-18, and February 21-28, with special favor within that period February 25-26 and 27-28.

Venus will be in perfect-for-Scorpio Pisces: February 1-7.

Career news is big within four days of the full moon February 7.

Finish contractual negotiations prior to February 7, when Saturn will retrograde.

A lucrative job project may come on February 9.

Valentine's Day February 14 could bring a proposal - a good time to accept - thanks to the beam between Mercury and Jupiter that week, February 15-16.

You can successfully form dynamite creative collaborations after February 21 too.

Neptune moves into Pisces on February 3, for fourteen years! This will bring exceptional inspiration in love, but be careful that you don't "fill in the blanks" by ascribing glowing qualities to a lover that aren't there. Stay grounded, and you'll love this trend.

The new moon February 21 plus two weeks will be divine for love.