Monthly horoscope for February 2012

The full Moon on February 7^th occurs in Leo. The new Moon on February 22^nd occurs in Pisces. Mercury travels into Aquarius and Pisces. Venus travels in Pisces and Aries. Mars retrogrades in Virgo retrogrades in Virgo and Jupiter is in Taurus. Uranus travels in Aries, Neptune is in Aquarius. Pluto is in Capricorn and Saturn retrogrades in Libra.

ARIES 21 March-19 April

February 2012 will have a strong beginning under the Venus-Mars opposition, which can be stimulating like some fireworks, but as dangerous as gun powder. Venus will enter in your sign on February 8th 2012, offering you a few weeks of sentimental availability, sex-appeal and irresistible charm. The conjunction Venus and Uranus will make in the second week of February 2012 could provide surprises. The unpredictable factor and dramatic changes of situations will spice the period up - in case you like action and challenges. If Venus and Uranus are not friendly to each other in your natal chart, you might face unexpected complications. Always have a plan B! You'll have a more peaceful period after the middle of the month. Towards the end of February 2012 you'll feel the effects of Venus in Aries opposing Saturn in Libra, so be more diplomat otherwise you could have troubles now and at the beginning of March! With retrograde Mars in your house of work things could indeed go crazy very easily. Good planning could be of help. And a lot of patience (pay attention to details!), including with people you work with. In the first two weeks of February you'll benefit from support and popularity, but in the last week collaborations will become difficult and could result in subversive attacks. One more thing: take measures to avoid work accidents! As regards money, you have no reasons to worry, although some prudence wouldn't hurt at the end of the month. Watch out! Retrograde Mars threatens with health problems. Beware of infections, accidents (be careful when handling tools, devices, machines or dangerous substances) and don't push it! You're not advised to ask too much of your body, to try diets and treatments which are not recommended by the doctor or to neglect any symptom, no matter how minor it is.

TAURUS 20 April-20 May

Under an opposition between Venus (love) and Mars (eroticism) which affects precisely your house of love, the first week of February will unfold in a note favoring passion which leads to careless deeds, troublesome love, loud conflicts. The Venus-Mars opposition can even threaten the relationships with friends and children, but aims mainly at the couple. The second week of February can either bring you a nice, but secret surprise, the type that you can only share with the closest friend or one that is of the below-the-belt type. Even if you're among the happy (but few) Taurus people without significant relational problems, you'll still feel slightly dissatisfied, disappointed or sentimentally lonely, especially in the last part of this month. Career & Finance: Nothing will be easy or simple this month, but, in spite of all challenge, you can still achieve many things. It'll partly be due to Jupiter, located in your sign, which will open doors and provide opportunities periodically, but it'll also be due to your personal effort. Especially the last ten days of February could bring you the well-deserved reward for the efforts you've made in the past months, success with a carefully and patiently built project, and the acknowledgement of some qualities such as responsibility, reliability and perseverance. Professional status will enhance, there'll be situations that will make you shine on the public arena. There can also be more money, especially in the first two weeks of February. In the middle of the month you could also have some unexpected earnings and, at the same time, you'll have to be prudent, because you could also encounter deceitful people or tempting offers that will cause you losses. Generally speaking, you'd better stay away from suspicious situations, gossip or conspiracy. Health & Morale: Against a robust and quite optimistic background, February ill cast some shadow, especially after the 8th. You might feel greater need for rest, get cold or food-poisoned, and have some problems with blood circulation or with the genital organs. Advice: Let yourself guided by inspiration, but don't act rashly with sentimental issues!.

GEMINI 21 May-21 June

One would say that your relationships are in a launch period. The Lunar North Node will try to show you the right way, words, attitude and, who knows, maybe the right person. As regards results, sometimes they can be frustrating. You won't always get the feedback you're expecting. However, there'll be joy in your life from time to time. For instance, in the middle of this month you seem to be overwhelmed by a wave of romanticism and offered a chance to happiness. It's up to you how you'll use it, if you can get over your reserve that has been censoring your instincts. It's not enough to do it the right way. You need to be sentimentally involved also. Maybe then you'll receive the feedback you want. Passion, as well as enthusiasm, is contagious. Career & Finance: Mercury, (your planet), will be great (both literally and figuratively), which promises success and places you under the main focus. Relationships can help you a lot to achieve what you have set your mind to, and at one point you might receive some help you wouldn't have hoped for. You'll also have more power to get the other people to support your objectives. Financially, there won't be too many changes, but there can be a lot of opportunities, especially in the second week of this month. Health & Morale; Although you're under the impression that health won't be a priority you mustn't be as imprudent as to ignore the medical aspects. The problems left unsolved will tend to develop badly, so you should take all ailments seriously, have the periodic checkups done and avoid excesses. If you don't have house insurance yet, don't postpone any more!

CANCER 22 June-22 July

This month seems to break the routine that has installed in your sentimental life lately. You'll make plans, have clear objectives and build hopes. You might take a sentimental trip or have an affair with somebody from far away. Affinities or good understanding will gather around shared intellectual or spiritual interests and goals. There'll still be a note of exigency, both from you to your partner and vice versa. At one point, each of you will demand more than the other can offer. Hence, minor indispositions, reserve, suspicion, which can occur especially in the middle of this month. Career & Finance: You'll head towards one of the most flourishing periods of 2012 professionally speaking. You'll be in the spotlight more and more often, and you'll invest more and more time and effort in career. It's true that February will be rather restless and that the procedures you'll start will involve great energetic and nervous consumption; you'll have good results, though. The problems you'll face could be related to documents, misunderstandings, exams or trips. A lot will depend on the way you'll communicate and present the problem. For this, you'd better prepare yourself thoroughly in advance and not rely on the spur of the moment, have patience to listen to the other people and explain your point of view calmly. February could be very demanding intellectually speaking, so relaxation, rest and supplements will be of great help. Financially, you might be in for some extra income or investments. Health & Morale: You don't seem to have problems of a physical nature, but it's highly likely to deal with a lot of stress. Take measures to protect yourself! Besides that, there'll be a predisposition to incidents or accidents when traveling, so watch your steps, the way you drive or walk! Beware of the way you handle objects! Carelessness, haste and clumsiness can cost you dearly.

LEO 23 July-22 August

Neptune will leave Leo's house of couples after a 14-year stay, and your relationships will become realistic and sensible again. Neptune's influxes will transmit magical romanticism, but they'll be too volatile to allow a healthy and active sentimental life. So - welcome back to reality! The more so as the Lunar North Node will energize your house of love and sensuality. Beyond the physical, carnal component, which becomes clearer and clearer, an intellectual component will still be there. The exchange of ideas and the mental and spiritual communion will be factors that will strengthen connections and give birth to chemistry. And sometimes it will cause complications, as it is possible to happen, in your case, towards the end of the month. Until then, though, the second week of February promises to host a significant relational event: a date, a decision, an agreement, a commitment. Career & Finance: Jupiter's transit through your house of success will create the necessary background for some notable accomplishments until June 2012. This month, Jupiter's good intentions will be supported by Mars and Pluto, even by Neptune, and, in the second part of the month, by Mercury. With such support, you can develop, receive prizes and applause, benefit from favorable circumstances and people that will help you reach your objectives. However, try to behave sensibly with financial matters and look at idealistic and ample projects with precaution, because you don't have enough resources. With your houses of money influenced by retrograde Mars and Neptune, you'd better say no to dream-like investments, be careful what you negotiate and sign so that you don't become indebted, and obey the law and guard yourself against deceitful people. Even if you don't pay for your imprudence immediately and things seem to go well for now, the rushed decisions taken this month 2012 imply risks of losses and troubles for the future. Health & Morale: No special problems are foreseen for this month. However, since there's some tension at the energetic level in the background, you are expected to watch your body and see a doctor as soon as the smallest sign appears. Lead a moderate life, exercise and try to avoid excesses! s on cooperation and understanding rather than on rivalry and competition!

VIRGO 23 Aug.  22 Sept.

The unusually long transit of Mars in Virgo will be in the delicate phase of the retrograde movement in February. Under this influence, passion and sexuality can have paradoxical manifestations, reaching either overexcitement or inhibition. In the first case, the true emotions, tumultuous eroticism and competitive instincts will urge you to seduction and burning love, will give birth to strong desires that will demand fulfillment at any risk. If you don't have an object of passion to set you on fire you could become aggressive, damaging a good relationship, but not as exciting as it used to be. If the inhibited side starts manifesting, you'll either lose the courage to do what you want, or you'll encounter all sorts of obstacles, delays, fails or bad luck. In addition to this, Neptune will make a romantic wind blow, but it'll also wave some smoke curtains. Considering the excess of passion, you could have done without idealism! Career & Finance: Retrograde Mars in Virgo could behave paradoxically not only regarding relationships, but career-wise as well. If the over active side starts manifesting, at the best there'll be stress, indiscipline, disorganization, agglomeration. At the worst, both at the career level and at the financial one, there's the risk of some rushed decisions or actions, which could entail difficult-to-manage troubles later. Moreover, the war-like nature could compromise useful collaboration or could cause damaging hostilities. If the inhibited side manifests, you'll mobilize with difficulty, without energy, initiative and a combative attitude. You'll experience stagnation, maybe even regression. In both situations, some effort is required to plan and organize. And, obviously, for a diplomat behavior also. Financially, you're recommended to be prudent in the period this month, which can bring you unexpected earnings or losses, and towards the end of the month, when obstacles, delays and bad luck could appear. Health & Morale: Retrograde Mars will cause troubles at the energetic level, characterized either by over excitement, irritability, restlessness, anxiousness, or by apathy and lack of vigor. There'll also be a predisposition towards accidents, aggressiveness, acute diseases, infections, inflammations, bleeding. Beware also of ailments related to the genital area and to venereal diseases. Sport (safe, not dangerous), creative-artistic activities, spiritual preoccupations, altruism and involvement in humanitarian actions will form a helpful valve, will bring equilibrium and neutralize the harmful Martian influences. Astrology’s Advice for Virgo: Don't say anything, don't make decisions and don't act on the spur of the moment!

LIBRA 23 Sept.-23 Oct

February will be a rather contradictory month in which you won't get bored but in which it's difficult to believe that you'll be able to reach stable and harmonious happiness, as you wish. The area of love and eroticism will be strongly energized in the first two weeks, favoring new love stories, affairs, adventures and the awaking of sexual life. The second week of the month can particularly witness some unexpected events, interesting and out of the ordinary, most probably pleasant, although the surprise factor can develop in any direction. The problem is that the ruler of Libra's house of couples will be in a disadvantaged position, which can prevent harmony and stability. There won't be equilibrium, and this will have the strongest impact in the second week of this month. Venus, located in your sector of relationships, will make a big effort to prevent the situation from degenerating in an irremediable way. Career & Finance: The event of the month (and of the year, as a matter of fact) will be Neptune's arrival to your house of work, where it'll stay until 2025. Neptune will encourage the jobs that require inspiration, creativity and commitment, that are related to the mental level, the image, fantasy, mysteries, magic. The drawback is Neptune's tendency to create disorder, error, confusion, lack of activity or ambiguous situations. Make a conscious effort to use your gifts and prevent harmful influences! February will come with new ideas and interesting information, maybe even with a spark of special inspiration towards the middle of the month. It promises success with intellectual work and work that requires dissemination, communication or handiness. Business trips will be favored. The first two weeks will favor your promotion and will put you and your products or creations in a favorable light. Collaborations will require special attention this month. They could bring along major satisfactions or disappointments. Financially, not everything will be perfect, but you'll still benefit from Jupiter's benevolence. Health & Morale: Neptune's arrival to Pisces will carry a warning regarding the need for extra long-term protection against contagious diseases and those caused by abuse and addictions. As for the rest, beware of hidden dangers that Mars keeps in store for you: get some rest, take care of yourself and don't expose yourself to risks! It's time you brought something new to the relationship. Be creative!

SCORPIO 24 Oct. -21 Nov.

Venus in your house of sensuality wants strong sensations in the first week of February especially since it is supported by Mars. There'll be a predisposition towards small adventures, or even towards some big ones, which might result in loud clashes. The second week of February will bring along higher probability for surprises, unexpected events or changes of situations. The third week will be full of sentimentalism and the romantic peak will be reached by the New Moon on February 22^nd, which gives hope but can also cause deception. Enjoy everything you're offered, but don't hope for too much so that you don't have regrets. The bright side is that the Moon's transits will enhance Jupiter's latent, beneficial effect which you can take advantage of, if you're reasonably sensible, in order to find your soulmate, to improve the current relationship or to explore new horizons together with the dear one. Career & Finance: Collaborations and teamwork will be the most visible professional coordinates this month. You'll do everything together with the others, for the others and depending on the others. In the middle of the group, you'll stand out through your own methods and original approaches; however, although you're developing as a unique personality, you won't evolve independently, and even if you think you will, your independence will be connected to the others by numerous synapses. The highest energy consumption, the biggest challenges and the most battles will be related to popularity, public actions, activities implying organized collective structures such as associations, foundations, clubs, parties, etc. You'll be able to mobilize and be a leader, but you'll also attract their disapproval. As for the rest, your finances will depend to a large extent on collaborations and family. Health & Morale: You'll face big risks in this period so your general condition needs to be under observation. Don't ignore anything! Listen to your body and take the necessary measures on time, without delay! Be cautious when things seem to be too good to be true!

SAGITTARIUS 22 Nov.-21 Dec.

Here's a promising month! Venus will join Uranus, already located in your house of love and eroticism. Romantic influences and instincts will get very animated making burning wishes and passionate adventures possible. The atmosphere will be exciting, open to new experiences, change and progress. There'll be no room for monotony, and the ordinary will be out of your life now. Everything will be fire, game, and challenges. Your senses will be awake, but the beginning will be in your mind and the relationship will need communication and intellectual motivation to reach fulfillment. Don't forget, though, that you'll be in a period in which the Lunar South Node, located in your house of couples, will make love and marriage one of your main interests; at the same time, it'll require a special approach, a nicer and more thoughtful and diplomat behavior! Career & Finance: Under the influence of retrograde Mars, your house of career will be subjected to unexpected development. It's highly unlikely for things to go according to the plan. Something will be too much or too little, too fast or too slow, too aggressive or too passive. You'll have a lot of potential, due to Jupiter that governs your house of work. However, you'll need clear goals, firm coordination of the action and a lot of patience and discipline to reach the objectives. Otherwise, you'll risk useless fights, disputes with superiors or authorities, wrong deeds that can damage your image. If you, however, manage to channel all the energy from your vocational houses constructively, you can take a big step forward. Mind the resources and don't get involved in actions that require more strength than you have! Money won't be a problem; anyway, glory is much more important now. Health & Morale: You'll have a lot of energy, good recovering and work capacity. February will be so demanding though, that it will also cause a lot of stress. An acute episode or another health incident is not excluded in the first half of the month. Troubles will generally come from your own imprudence or lack of moderation. Advice: Don't take action unless you have a very good strategy!

CAPRICORN 22 Dec.-19 Jan.

he physical enthusiasm will be considerable in February and will become visible either by means of higher sexual appetite, or by means of higher interest in sport or fitness. Or - by means of both! Love will be the realm giving you the most freedom in this world. It could be your oasis of relaxation, your release valve, the world in which you could try your taste for independence and adventure. On the condition that you're not imposed restrictions. Broad perspectives, lack of borders, the promise for new discoveries and a certain combination of spirituality will ensure the proper development of things. The question is how much a Capricorn is willing to go beyond the usual walls and responsibilities. Not too much, of course. Nevertheless, even the short escapes can have their charm. Especially since Pluto, located in Capricorn, demands intensity, and intensity is not found in the armchair at home or in the cup of coffee at the office. Career & Finance: It won't be very easy in this month. Reaching the objectives will be slower and the people you'll depend on (bosses, authorities) will limit your freedom to move and will show reluctance in listening to your suggestions. It's recommended that you don't go against the current. That doesn't mean that you'll go back, but it's useless to waste your strength. You'll be at an advantage if you focus on your strong points and the domains you master and if you go forward slowly but surely, always consolidating what you have won up to that point. Bet especially on the gift to present, teach, and create! Be prudent about anything related to studies and specializations, about acquiring complex information, about culture and mentality, trips, foreign countries or long-distance collaborations, because this is where complications might occur! Financially, you're likely to have a positive development with the money you'll earn out of your profession; you might also get help from the family or a good opportunity regarding the accommodation, the real estate area or other valuable properties. Health & Morale: You'll be in a good shape: you'll have vitality and you don't seem to be threatened by any serious disease. February will be the right time to take initiatives meant to help you lead a healthier life or look better. If you haven't been to the gym so far, it's time you did it.

AQUARIUS 20 Jan.-18 Feb.

Love seems to be the top priority only for a minority of Aquarius people this month. Most of them will be busy with other priorities. Still, where Eros' talent comes into action though, love will be evaluated according to a scale of values, appreciated according to the benefits it'll bring, even if they are only of a sentimental nature. Aquarius people assess and evaluate, don't allow themselves to be seduced, tricked, or lured. They are only willing to accept what gives them an advantage, brings them satisfaction or helps them shine and show their qualities. You will be in the centre of attention, they will expect much of the others and even think they deserve to do it; very often they might even forget that they should offer something too. Their partners might experience a feeling of frustration. Communication will improve a little after the 15^th. The second week of the month could bring along unexpected news and dates. Career & Finance: This is an active, busy month, marked by a lot of trips, phones, meetings and negotiations. You will think and express yourselves clearly, are resourceful, skillful and active. Mercury favors those who do intellectual work or jobs requiring skill, or those who are connected to transport, communication, and commerce. The financial sector will be very animated and there might be new possibilities, special opportunities. The New Moon will take place in your house of money. However, the New Moon is conjunct with the mysterious Neptune, and retrograde Mars is in your house of business and of relations with financial institutions. The temptation of some bold or unrealistic financial initiatives will be very big, and whoever gives in can have problems later. Any significant move involving money or possessions needs to be carefully considered. Health & Morale: You'll be in quite a good shape: the Sun in Aquarius will lend you energy, and Mercury - mobility and flexibility. It's possible though that your nervous system becomes over excited, and you are sometimes tormented by various fears or worries. Dangers are not completely excluded this month. There'll be a risk of crisis or accidents, so beware!

PISCES 19 Feb.-20 March

Mars' retrograde movement will strongly influence your house of relationships. Retrograde planets often act unusually, get out of synchronization, and have extreme tendencies. In this case, Mars, which symbolizes passion, eroticism and the spirit of seduction, could display its attributes aggressively or, on the contrary, could inhibit them. In the first case, retrograde Mars could get you involved in situations that will make you continuously over excited, urge you to careless deeds which you wouldn't normally do, or could show its warrior's face, thus causing irritation, arguments or separations. In the second case, retrograde Mars could block your sentimental initiative or could make you the victim of the partner's cruelty, both psychically and physically. If you manage to escape these extremist manifestations, you'll probably just have to cope with a period of sentimental discomfort, stress and frustration. Try to be sensible and objective! Career & Finance: The cycle of Mars' retrograde movement will bring under the spotlight not only couple relationships, but also associations and collaboration relationships which will now become more fragile or more difficult. Moreover, retrograde Mars can throw obstacles and hostility in your way or can threaten with competition, rivalry or litigation. This month you'll fight and succeed to get where you want. Sometimes you might get overwhelmed by anger or frustration because of those who'll try to prevent you from achieving your goals. The best way to deal with it is to mind your own business, try to save your strength and keep calm. You're lucky to have Jupiter on your side helping you with useful ideas, supporting your morale and lending you the sense of humor. Everything related to the intellect and communication will work well, and if you're patient, you can eventually win by means of persuasion. Financially, nothing is settled, but there's no reason to worry as Uranus will always help you find solutions. Health & Morale: Besides the stress that you'll have all month, the first two weeks will find you rather weak physically speaking. It's partly on account of weariness and low immunity. Try to protect yourself against cold and contagious diseases, take good care of the old ailments, have enough rest and avoid excesses! Advice: It's not the right time to take risks or provoke the others.