On FEBRUARY we have the following main configurations: 

This month is the most dynamic due to Venus Mars and Uranus are in Aries. All of you need to find ways to release and use wisely these energy combinations. Otherwise all these will get not so good results: loss of harmony, no chance of understanding or cooperation and peace will become only a nice dream. You get courage, creativity, energy, ambition, action. Use all this in doing things, now is time of action, work, practice sport, do whatever you need but do not become inactive.

The T-square formed by the Venus-Mars-Uranus trio in Aries, with Jupiter in Libra, and Pluto in Capricorn has a great violent potential: risk of accidents due to transportation industry (cars, trains, planes, and undergrounds), conflicts, terrorist attacks, riots, and natural disasters, a preface of financial crisis, especially in EURO zone. The economic crisis will increase especially during Venus retrograde period. You have some lately real examples:

In United Kingdom:

Banks increasing the notice time from 24 hours to 48 hours when withdrawing over £2,500.This is to make it harder to pull your money out quickly and to prevent a run on the bank. The company that provides the Link ATM cash machines is to start charging for previously free money withdrawals – and will start to reduce the number of machines in an effort to make it harder for customers to withdraw.

In Germany:

It had been announced the withdrawal of the 500 euro note and it will not allowing of any transactions above 5,000 euro in cash without written approval from government.

The danger for bail in will become very high. This is happened when the banks empty out customers’ accounts to keep themselves safe. Do you remember the experiment made in Cyprus few years ago? In Cyprus case, the final deal ended up keeping deposits under 100,000 Euros untouched, but uninsured deposits were restructured, wiping out the savings and cash flow of foreign depositors and local businesses alike.

For many people, the question was whether this will be a template for future banking crises in the European Union and elsewhere. When Jeroen Dijsselbloem, president of the Eurogroup, said that would be considered in future bailouts in an interview with Reuters and the Financial Times, markets panicked, causing Dijsselbloem to issue an immediate retraction of his recorded statements.

Saturn in Sagittarius, Mercury and Sun in Aquarius may have a better influence but they are not so powerful to limit the T-square described above. Don’t forget about eclipses that are formed this month, most of the times eclipses are dealing with sudden events. Leo and Pisces natives are on the target. We still may have good news because these eclipses are part of a good family – Saros 140 or Saros 19 South – and they may bring nice surprises, change in better way of native’s lives and to be able to find solutions to any crises. Do not forget that any crises brings opportunities! Be brave and be bold! This is your time!

PERSONAL PLANETS IN RETROGRADE MOTION during this month:

Jupiter in Libra is in retrograde station on 5th and 6th of February, and terms of changes in the direction of the planet’s motion can increase the degree of instability. Then between 7th of February and 9th of June Jupiter is in retrograde period and invites you to work more for what you need to accomplish because external help is going into a vacation, this means that you should be more flexible and use your skills to be able to change yourself. If you travel, try to be more organized! This transit is important for Sagittarius and Pisces natives and for the signs where the planet goes retrograde (Libra).

Do not forget the following meanings:

Direct moving – the best moment for action, the energy of the planet is good;

Retrograde station – not good, do not start any important action in this period;

Retrograde moving – do not act, try to relax and observe the reality, it is better to (re)think your actions and your strategies;

Second station, before direct period – the events is going in good direction;

On 19th February, the SUN ingress in PISCES: Happy Birthday for all natives! 

MOON PHASES (at Greenwich local time):

FULL MOON in LEO on 11th of February at 00:32: With this occasion we have also a PENUMBRAL LUNAR ECLIPSE with visibility in Europe, much of Asia, Africa, much of North America, much of South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Arctic and Antarctica.

NEW MOON IN PISCES on 26th of February at 14:58: With this occasion we have also a ANNULAR SOLAR ECLIPSE with visibility in South/West Africa, South/West South America, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean and Antarctica.

MERCURY transits:

Between 7th and 26th of February MERCURY goes trough AQUARIUS: You are full of original and unique ideas. You enjoy exchanging ideas with other people, particularly friends and groups of people. You are may become rebel against old and traditional ideas. Write down your ideas and try to put them in practice!

Between 26th of February and 13th of March MERCURY goes trough PISCES: You are highly intuitive with a good imagination. You have the ability to tune into other people’s thoughts. You may have difficulty distinguishing reality from fantasy. You may experience periods where you seem to disappear into a dream world before being jolted back to reality. Write down your dreams!

VENUS transits:

Until 3rd of February VENUS is in PISCES:  you want to feel everything, in a big scale, to be one with Universe. Are you able to do this? Everybody seems perfect for you. Your reality is perfect. This is what you want to see? Think again!

Because Venus will have a long retrograde period in Aries and Pisces during 2017, this could affect cooperation and all peace agreements. And the Pisces’ governor is Jupiter. Jupiter in Libra, the symbol of harmony and good relations is attacked by Uranus and Pluto. Only Saturn is able to save situation by finding solutions for any problems. During this month, you will feel the first signs of near future waves of Venus retrograde periods. Pay attention for Pisces and Aries signs.

Here you have calendar of retrograde period of Venus:

3rd of February at 15:52: Venus ingress in Aries;

3rd of March at 09:09: Venus in retrograde station in Aries

5th of March at 09:09: Venus in retrograde motion in Aries

3rd of April at 00:26: Venus in retrograde motion in Pisces

14th of April at 10:18: Venus in direct station in Pisces

16th of April at 10:18: Venus in direct motion in Pisces

28th of April at 13:14: Venus in direct motion in Aries

6th of June at 06:27: Venus ingress in Taurus and finally it is closed the complete cycle of retrograde motion of Venus in 2017.

MARS transit: Until 10th March MARS is in ARIES, in domicile: You are ambitious, in rush, and nobody is able to keep up with you. You get bored very fast and you feel free to do whatever you want! Use your energy in projects that are helping you to become independent and make more sport, otherwise you will have some impulsive reactions with other people around you.

Here you have short FORECASTS for each ASCENDANT* for FEBRUARY 2017:

ASCENDANT IN ARIES:

Positive outcome:  Love and desire are making you a charming and in a hunting mood. Be aware that you are not able to control all events in your life. Remain open, available and accept the reality in a happy way! You feel in great power, you have a lot of things to do, we are able to make it happened any project or great idea! Go for it! You can get a good amount of money but try to not spend them all!

Negative outcome:  If you do not have projects to involve in then you should go to the gym, to dance, to hike, to make sports, and move your body. If you do not use this great energy that are coming over you there are some risks of accidents or even fights and violent events.

The main advice:  Set up some goals and go for it! It is not the best time to be lazy!

ASCENDANT IN TAURUS:

Positive outcome: This month is the best for secret love affairs and discrete activities, far away from people’ eyes.  Working hard will bring money and success, so you should be busy this month.

Negative outcome:  If you have interesting ideas, projects try to keep your mouth shut, otherwise other people will take your ideas as granted and make them as their own. Your health is a sensitive topic, do not avoid doctors! It is time to take care of yourself, in a serious manner!

The main advice:  Do not refuse any invitation to party, social events, conferences, presentations. Now it is better for you to be seen by many people!

ASCENDANT IN GEMINI:

Positive outcome:  Love is in the air! But try to not become too greedy in your desires! Something new will happened in your profession. If you are dealing with creative or artistic activities, with studies, traveling or spiritual activities, you are very well favored by the planets.

Negative outcome:  In the second part of the month you should take care of your health. Pay attention to your body messages.

The main advice:  Friends are good for you but you are the best friend for yourself!

ASCENDANT IN CANCER:

Positive outcome:  You may have an opportunity to work together with your loved one in a common project. You feel harmony and mutual understanding in your personal and business relationships. You are on a big wave in your profession, changes, rethinking of the work terms should be benefic for you. Also, it is time to receive bonuses, presents and extra-money and so on.

Negative outcome: Maybe you are too busy to pay attention to your mind and body, in this way stress is using your energy more than is needed. At least, in weekends go outdoors, to the mountains or in the park, move your body and clear your thoughts.

The main advice: Be aware while driving and pay attention to abroad connections and relationships!

ASCENDANT IN LEO

Positive outcome:  You are in a great mood for love and share your happiness with your loved one. You like to communicate more than ever with your lover, so you are really busy this month. If you are still single you have great opportunities to meet somebody interesting. The Lunar Eclipse in Leo makes you more sensitive and very emotional.  Collaborations may bring to you good money this month.

Negative outcome:  Even you will have days full of stress and strong challenges in professional area the outcomes will be positive, finally. What you need to do is to deal with this stress, time management and a wise approach in professional issues will help you. Anyway, more or less you need to prepare for a change in your career environment!

The main advice: Be aware while practicing any kind of sport and try to deal with your stress and nervous system. Talk less and listen more! Read twice before you send a written message and think again before you open your mouth!
ASCENDANT IN VIRGO

Positive outcome:  You are really busy this month, but you will get nice money and your professional skills will increase.

Negative outcome: This month relationships are the biggest issue, you will feel very confused, you will need to go out of your comfort zone, otherwise will be hard to deal with all kind of situations. The main issue in your personal and/or business relationships will be money and joint assets. It is better to not risk in strange investment, no matter how nice it looks the presentation.

The main advice:  It is a perfect time for medical check-up and to change your health habits. Take care of your money!

ASCENDANT IN LIBRA

Positive outcome:  Your love life becomes wild, full of passion and for you it is really hard to control yourself. In your professional life you are able to work very well together with others, no matter if you are a boss, project manager or a simple employee. Intellectual, creative activities and travels, exams and negotiations are favored. You should expect some changes in your career due to eclipses influence.

Negative outcome: You should take care of you more than ever, treat yourself, do not run away from doctors and treatments. Eat healthy and move your body, sweat, make your heart beat faster!

The main advice:  Do not interfere in other people personal problems!

ASCENDANT IN SCORPIO

Positive outcome:  Even you will work hard and under pressure you should get good money. If you have money to invest, the best way is to buy things for your home. It is the best period to make good changes in your lifestyle habits.

Negative outcome:  This is the month of responsibilities, duty, even in your love relationship but also in your professional environment. More or less you will do what others want you to do. Be aware of accidents or/and acute illness.

The main advice:  Try to use your talents and skills especially in crisis situations.

ASCENDANT IN SAGITTARIUS

Positive outcome: You are full of passion but when you have a real interest you are able to become very rational and practical.  This month you get a great opportunity in your amorous life, no matter if you are committed or you are single. In the same time you are very creative, so put your creativity power at work – use a native talent, promote your skills, and be in the middle of important events. Communicate, exchange information, and negotiate better conditions in any kind of personal and business relationships.

Negative outcome:  Avoid using your money in wild speculations! You have too much energy and your body and mind are really in a wild and restless mood, try to avoid extremes.

The main advice: If you are a pregnant Sagittarius native take care more of your body and future baby!

ASCENDANT IN CAPRICORN

Positive outcome: Both eclipses may bring you good news due to your financial status – benefits, bonuses, inheritances, presents, investment opportunities (long term objects and/or real-estate) etc.

Negative outcome:  You need to solve some urgent issued within your home environment (investments, joint assets, moving, repairing) and/or in your family. Your parents or older relatives may ask your help due to some health problems.

The main advice:  Try to manage your energy well, otherwise you will feel too much stressed and even you lose your focusing. Be aware how you handle fire sources because there is a risk of accidents especially near or in your house.

ASCENDANT IN AQUARIUS

Positive outcome: Eclipses put a positive focus on your personal and business relationships. If you are single you may have an interesting encounter with an interesting person and the chance to form a nice couple has a high possibility. If you are already in a stable relationship your partner may have good news about a positive professional event. You also are favored in work very efficient in your projects and you may have a higher public success. If you have opportunity you may travel.

Negative outcome:  Due to a very busy month you may feel restless and stressed. Try to relax more; massage may be the best way to release your tension!

The main advice: Be aware while driving and check your car mechanical situation!

ASCENDANT IN PISCES

Positive outcome: You are focused on making money, to discover new ways to make money and ideas for profitable investment. Also, in professional area you may have interesting but good changes. It is the best period to go for medical investigations, to treat any health problem.

Negative outcome: Nothing special.

The main advice: Make a very good time management, organized your activities and spare some time for your private life!

Important note: In all my astrological research and interpretations I use the Whole signs (house system) because it is the oldest house system (used by ancient Greek astrologers) who has proven its real value during history. When I am writing about aspects between planets, I use aspect from sign to sign; I am using a traditional way of interpretation of aspects. An aspect is not a must to be at perfect orb to have an effect. It is enough if we have a planet in a sign that forms an aspect with another planet from another sign. The most powerful aspects are: conjunctions, oppositions, squares and trines.

*) If you do not know yet your Ascendant you may find it very easy by using any other free astrology website or software that you can find on internet. For this calculation you need: day, month, year, location, hour and minutes of your birth. If you have possibility try to use the Whole signs (house system) because it is the oldest house system (used by ancient Greek astrologers) who has proven its real value during history.

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I wish you the best transits!

Monica Lazar

Astrologer