Taurus, February 2018
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Taurus, February 2018

An eclipse arrives mid-month.

There’s an unusual energy in the air at the start of the month, Taurus—and no, it’s not just because the Sun is in Aquarius, a sign that enjoys exploring the extraordinary, but also because we're in the thick of eclipse season. The upcoming solar eclipse means big shifts for you at work—but what else is in store for you this month? Let’s take a look at your February forecast:

Your planetary ruler, Venus, connects with Mars on February 2, which bodes wells for your social life. You can expect intense connections to form, especially in your professional life. You'll partake in some over-the-top indulgences on February 4, when luxurious Venus clashes with Jupiter, the planet of abundance. The vibe may be a bit dramatic, as conflicting areas of your life will collide; however, plenty of fun could be had, anyway. Just watch out for doing, talking, drinking, eating, spending, or borrowing too much.

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Venus continues making moves on February 6 when it connects with electric Uranus, finding you enjoying some sudden flashes of intuitive insight. You’re not going to be concerned with “fitting in” during this time—whenever Uranus is around, we can bet the vibe is more about taking risks, and being yourself.

Venus enters Pisces—one of its favorite signs to be in!—on February 10, which will be an especially exciting period for you and your social life. Prepare to make plenty of new friends! Your social life will continue to be your main focus as Pisces season rolls around: Chatty Mercury enters this Water sign on February 17, and the Sun follows on February 18. Your other focus? Your career—and it’s going to be big.

A solar eclipse in Aquarius arrives on February 15, activating the sector of your chart that rules worldly success, your reputation, and your professional goals. A solar eclipse is a mega new moon—new beginnings are arriving, but so are surprises, drama, and a whirlwind of change that finds you switching course in the areas of your life that need adjusting. Eclipses push us to let go of the past and to embrace change.

Have you become who you wanted to be when you were younger? What do you want to leave behind for future generations?

The energy in the air at this time is truly unique—things will feel fated, destined. Have you become who you wanted to be when you were younger? What do you want to leave behind for future generations? These are crucial questions to ask during this eclipse— and critical themes to watch out for, as powerful changes will be made.

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Two noteworthy planetary connections will take place during this eclipse: Mercury connects with Uranus, and Venus with Saturn. Communication planet Mercury mingling with inventive Uranus is fantastic for problem solving, and you’ll find yourself experiencing some stellar a-ha moments (likely right under your nose—eclipses help you see things you couldn’t otherwise see). Your planetary ruler, Venus, will connect with responsible Saturn, which will be very helpful for encouraging people to take things seriously and plan for the future.

An exceptionally dreamy day this month is February 21, when Venus meets Neptune. This is an especially wonderful time to connect with people, as a healing and empathetic atmosphere will be in the air. This is also a fantastic opportunity for you to reflect on your hopes and dreams for the future and to connect with people who share these visions.

Watch out for some drama—but, likely some big passion, too!—when Venus clashes with action planet Mars on February 25. Tensions will arise, but through this stress, something wonderful may manifest. It’s time to take action to get what you want! Your powers of persuasion will be especially strong when Venus connects with Pluto, the planet of transformation, on February 27—this should be juicy! Big shifts will take place, especially around communicating and connecting with others.

Aquarius season, at the start of the month, found you focusing on your career and who you want to be seen as, while Pisces season is all about who you want to be seen with. This is going to be an exciting time to connect with the world. Make the most of eclipse season by breaking your bad habit of being stubborn and instead try to go with the flow (for once!).

Good luck this month, Taurus, and see you in March!