Gemini, February 2016
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Gemini, February 2016

There are plenty of new beginnings for you to enjoy this month, but effort is definitely required on your part in order to make things happen.

In our monthly horoscopes, we provide a more in depth look at what's happening in the sky. You can read the rest of our monthly horoscopes here.

January was a bit of a drag, with your ruling planet, Mercury, retrograde—but who couldn't use a chance to revisit and revise our goals as well as to have a great excuse for why we're all running late? Anyway, February brings a fresh start to many areas of your life, thanks to the New Moon in fellow Air sign Aquarius, the Sun causing huge shifts in your career and reputation when it enters Pisces, and a very transformative pairing early in the month…

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February 5 is a super intense day: The planet of love, beauty, and harmony, Venus, meets the lord of the underworld, Pluto, in dry, driven, and devilish Earth sign Capricorn. It will activate the part of your chart that rules shared resources and debts, as well as intimacy and sex. If you don't feel like you're getting your fair share, today will be a huge day for conversations concerning these issues. Passions may be reignited, or you might decide it's time to close a relationship and start anew.

Read More: Your Broadly Horoscope, February 2016

Pluto brings death and rebirth. This could be fantastic news for your finances, especially if you're in debt or if you have issues with someone else about money. However, Pluto can also bring out the shadier side of people, so watch out for manipulative behavior, and remember: Now's not the time to be sneaky, Gemini. If you act dishonestly, Pluto's power won't promote positivity in your life; instead, you'll sink deep into shit (or debt or relationship issues).

Drama will get stirred up in your social life, and some unexpected news or visitors will arrive on February 6.

Drama will get stirred up in your social life, and some unexpected news or visitors will arrive on February 6, but you'll feel plenty of good vibes on this day, too. Your ruling planet, Mercury, trines Jupiter today, activating a very sensitive and psychic sector of your chart, connecting you to your intuition and creating a sense of softness in your soul.

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You'll feel especially nostalgic today. While you're not famous for being one of the more domestic signs in the zodiac, today you'll find your spiritual center in your home. For you, February 6 is very healing around deep, emotional issues (especially the issues you avoid thinking about), so make time for some journaling or whatever way it is that you like to process your thoughts.

Mars, the planet of war and action, is currently in Water sign Scorpio—an energy that's all about regeneration—where it's inspiring you to kick bad habits, focus on your physical wellness, and balance your work/life schedule. Mars in Scorpio is all about being your absolute best when it comes to health and productivity.

February 7 will be a big day for Mars, as it will be squared by the Sun and sextiled by Venus on this date. Slacking off won't be an option today, but you'll have plenty of opportunities to ask for help. This is a super important "taking care of business" kind of day, and it will require you to be flexible— luckily, that's one of your finest qualities, Gemini!

February 7 will be a super important "taking care of business" kind of day.

Keeping plans and getting to meetings could be a little bit difficult today, and some conversations around changing your schedule will likely go down—especially concerning your schooling or travel plans. Also, I wouldn't suggest planning an extravagant romantic evening today. However, Mars is a sexy energy, and there is definitely a chance for some action if it's meant to be.

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A fresh start comes on February 8, with the New Moon in Aquarius reinvigorating your love of learning. As a Gemini, you are ruled by Mercury, the planet of the mind and of communication: You're an information addict.

This New Moon will inspire you to reconnect with your intellectual pursuits. If you've been bored with the people around you (as Geminis often are), this New Moon will introduce you to way more stimulating folks, so make a point to go out! This is a great time to attend a lecture or a class about something that's been inspiring you lately. If you're currently in school, this New Moon will definitely be helpful.

Another lovely day comes on February 10, when sweet Venus trines lucky Jupiter, again activating some very psychic and domestic areas of your chart. If you've been feeling like you need some extra kindness concerning your home or family, it will come today. This is a wonderful time for healing any wounds, sorting out tricky financial issues, or building a more comfortable, solid home base for yourself. Venus, of course, loves to flirt, so if you're seducing anyone today, do it over a home-cooked meal. Today's all about comfort and security, both financial and emotional.

If you've been feeling like you need some extra kindness concerning your home or family, it will come on February 10.

More good vibes will come your way when Mercury and Venus enter fellow Air sign Aquarius, activating that same brainy, curious part of your chart that was highlighted by the New Moon. Mercury enters Aquarius on February 13, bringing plenty of conversations around travel and school to the forefront, and Venus enters Aquarius on February 16, inspiring you to break routines. If you're in a dating rut, this is definitely good news! Aquarius is the sign of innovation, so you definitely won't be bored.

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On February 19, the Sun enters Pisces, shifting your focus to your career, your life goals, and your reputation. Soon after, we have a Full Moon in Virgo, which will highlight the total opposite part of your chart: the part that rules home and family. Finding balance between your personal and public life will be a theme for you during this time of month, Gemini. Reconsider whether or not you want to post a drunken selfie on Tuesday at 4 AM if you know your bosses are following you.

Your ruling planet, Mercury, gets plenty of action on February 25 and 26 when it sextiles Saturn, then Uranus. Saturn wants commitment and structure, whereas Uranus wants to break the rules, so you'll have the best of both worlds on these days, Gemini! Help from well-respected, mature folks and eccentric types alike will be available to you.

February 28 brings a hazy, confused vibe to your work when the Sun meets dreamy Neptune. Neptune is hugely creative, and this influence could have an awesome effect on your career— definitely write down all the great ideas you have around this time of the month, because they will be very valuable. But keep in mind that Neptune is the planet of illusion and fog, so you'll likely feel a little confused of deluded around your career, your goals, or your reputation. Dream big dreams today, but hold back on making any assumptions about what's actually going on at work or anywhere in the realm of publicity.

The month wraps up with helpful vibes on February 29: Love planet Venus sextiles security-conscious Saturn, helping you create solid commitments in your life. This is a great day to sit down with someone you care about and discuss how you would like things to be structured in your relationship moving forward. Saturn is all about rules—but you get to decide what the rules are, Gemini.

There are plenty of new beginnings for you to enjoy this month, but effort is definitely required on your part in order to make things happen. Mercury retrograde in January was your time to sit back and twirl your thumbs, but things will be full speed ahead by the end of February!