Scorpio, February 2018

Communication planet Mercury, which is currently in Aquarius, connects with one of your planetary rulers, Mars, on February 3, finding you being proactive around having conversations concerning money and security (both financial and emotional). This is a wise time to plan strategies, little scorpion.

Venus enters fellow Water sign Pisces on February 10, illuminating the romance and creativity sector of your chart. This is a fantastic time to flirt with your crushes, make art, and generally have fun. As more planets move into Pisces this month—Mercury does so on February 17, followed by the Sun on February 18—more and more focus will shift to this fun, flirtatious sector of your chart. You'll find yourself on questions like who and what makes your heart sing? Plain and simple: Are you having enough joy in your life, little scorpion? Are you letting yourself have a good time? Are you exploring your creative talents, and sharing your creations with the people you care about? One of the dreamiest, most romantic days of the month is February 21, when Venus will meet Neptune in Pisces, creating a whimsical vibe in your love life and provoking a huge burst of creative inspiration within you.

A solar eclipse—a mega new moon with a fated air about it—in Aquarius arrives on February 15, bringing big shake-ups to your home. The energy will be emotional and exhausting, so don’t plan any important meetings if you can help it, and try to sleep in if you can. All eclipses are emotional; however, you’ll feel a prominent pang of nostalgia during this one.

Secrets and surprises from your deep past, early childhood, or even from further back in your family’s history may resurface. As turbulent as the air may be, everything that comes up for you now is coming up so you can heal, process the emotions, and move forward.

The purpose of all eclipses is to put us back on our correct path, especially if we've been veering from it and focusing on things and people that do not deserve our attention. On a mundane level, you simply could be moving or making big changes to your home at this time. Emotionally, redefining what family means to you is certainly a big theme, as is getting clear on your boundaries. You’re a private person, Scorpio, and you’ll particularly feel this way during this eclipse.

Supportive energy will be in the air during this eclipse, as communication planet Mercury will connect with the planet of genius, Uranus, encouraging quick problem-solving and finding you coming up with some neat life-hacks. Venus will also connect with Saturn, in grounded Earth sign Capricorn, promoting thoughtful, mature communication and encouraging people to be mindful about planning for the future.

Mars squares off with Neptune on February 17, which will be a low energy day. Don’t plan an important meeting or fancy date on this date! Fears and paranoid thoughts may occur, and you tend to be obsessive, so keep unhelpful negative thinking in check. Surround yourself with supportive people you can vent to and who can help you stay grounded.

Big, passionate energy arrives later this month when Venus squares off with Mars on February 25, and connects with Pluto on February 27. You want to feel valued and understood by the people you partner with, both romantically and creatively, and these days will present opportunities for you to explore these issues.

The month opened with Mercury contacting one of your planetary rulers, Mars, and it closes that way, too, connecting with Pluto on February 28, finding you gaining access to hidden or exclusive information. You love secrets, Scorpio, so this should certainly be an exciting time for you! See you in March, little scorpion!