Gemini, February 2018

Your planetary ruler, Mercury, starts the month in Aquarius, and connects with action planet Mars on February 3, creating an energizing atmosphere, especially in your relationships and around communication. This is an effective time to talk things out. Later this month, on February 13, Mercury will square off with Jupiter, which will bring some big conversations, too; however, be watchful of exaggerations during this time. Keep an open mind and watch out for big egos on February 17 when the Sun and Mercury meet.

Love-and-money planet Venus enters creative Water sign Pisces on February 10, illuminating the sector of your chart that rules your career and reputation—this is a brilliant time to connect with your higher-ups, gain rewards, and enjoy your success. It’s a fantastic time for making art, too, as Pisces is hugely imaginative. There will be even more talk about worldly success when your planet ruler, Mercury, enters Pisces on February 17, and when the Sun enters Pisces a day later.

The most confusing day of the month? My bet for you is February 25, when Mercury meets with hazy, dreamy Neptune. Not much will make sense on this day; however, it’s a fine time for making art. Trust your intuition, but watch out for paranoia—Neptune is the planet of delusion, in addition to dreams.

Over the last few months, Jupiter, the planet of good luck, has been in Scorpio, activating the sector of your chart that rules your day job and responsibilities. Things will really begin clicking now—all the hard work you’ve been putting in is going to be recognized. If you’re thinking about shifting your focus professionally, this is also a good occasion to set things in motion, since the energy is flowing so smoothly.

The most critical day of the month, astrologically speaking, is February 15: the solar eclipse in Aquarius. This is a mega new moon that will finding you have some major eureka moments, as well as facing important changes and grappling with fears you may have about embarking on new journeys.

Eclipses ask us if we are on our right path—and, if we are not, they shake things up and, sometimes quite dramatically, turn things around so that we can continue on the right course. It’s an important time to let things go—but new beginnings are surely on the way, too, Gemini. Thanks to the eclipse, you'll see things in an especially new and important way as you travel, attend school, and work on projects you’re hoping to share with the world.

Your planetary ruler, Mercury, connects with Uranus during the day of this eclipse, which will find you making unexpected social connections. Venus will also connect with Saturn on this day, establishing a grounding energy during all the changes that will be afoot. Saturn is the planet of maturity, and there will be a supportive vibe in the air as everyone works together to build for the future. If you need help during this eclipse, don’t be afraid to ask for it. (As an Air sign, having someone to talk things out with is always helpful.)

The month wraps up with your planetary ruler, Mercury, clashing with Mars and connecting with Pluto—what a powerful combination, Gemini! You’ll be saying what’s on your mind and claiming great power. You'll be able to talk through some problems in your partnerships (but be mindful of using cutting words, as Mars is the planet of war). Pluto, which is currently in Capricorn, will find you getting some intense, deep things off your chest. Pluto is the planet of the underworld, but also the planet of transformation, so some powerful changes are sure to take place as it connects with your ruling planet. If you owe someone something—like, an apology, or perhaps something more mundane, like cash—now is a wonderful time to take care of it.

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