Taurus, February 2016
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Taurus, February 2016

There's so much change this month, Taurus, but you'll find your comfort zone!

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.

Taurus people hear all the time about how stubborn they are. It's annoying, right? Aquarius—the sign the Sun is in at the start of February—is actually just as stubborn than you are. Sure, they're the sign of innovation, the future, and eccentricity, but the fact is they are Fixed signs (like you!), which tells us that they are all about steadfastness and solidity. You also often hear that Aquarius is the sign of friendship. That's true, but Aquarians are also very competitive. The Sun in Aquarius will give you a huge edge around your professional goals and your reputation— not a bad way to start out the month!

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The first majorly powerful combination of February comes when your ruling planet, lovely Venus, meets with the lord of the underworld, Pluto, on February 5. As you can imagine, when the planet of love meets the lord of death, things become very intense.

Read More: Your Broadly Horoscope, February 2016

This is a very kinky combination for sure, but, on a deeper level, Pluto seeks to create transformation in any pairing it makes with another planet. Its time with Venus will definitely leave a deeper impression on you than just a red handprint on your butt check! In addition to being the planet of love and beauty, Venus also rules issues concerning our feelings around self worth, cash, and justice, so expect all these issues to get a thorough examination by the planet of depth, Pluto.

Expect your beliefs on just about anything to be challenged and transformed on February 5.

Both Venus and Pluto will be in fellow lusty Earth sign Capricorn, where they will be activating the part of your chart that rules travel, learning, and your beliefs. This is actually a very cerebral sector of the chart, but I'm sure that won't stop you from getting some action.

Expect your beliefs on just about anything to be challenged and transformed. Small talk won't fly today, and some very deep conversations—especially about Venusian themes like money, beauty, or love—will take place. You'll also be thinking a lot about your assumptions of what's "true," your values, and even your religious or spiritual beliefs, and how these things influence your partnerships, spending habits, or feelings about your body and self-esteem.

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Pluto can have a possessive vibe; when it's combined with Venus, the planet of attraction, jealousy is definitely something to watch out for. If you're feeling like someone has been trying to pin you down, this is likely the day you'll blow up about it (Pluto likes explosions). If you're in a tricky situation, but your patience hasn't been tried enough yet… well, the next day, February 6, finds your planet getting into more trouble again, when it squares wild Uranus.

After Venus's time spent with transformative Pluto and rebellious Uranus, I don't think that you'll have any tolerance left for bullshit in your life, in any sense of the word. Your bags are packed and you're ready to go—like, literally, since Venus is hanging out in your house of travel. If things are going well and you're not jumping on any airplanes, expect these two days to be transformative and passionate, but be sure let all your feelings sink in before making any commitments: Uranus isn't supporting you in that area on February 6, and the feelings that Pluto is asking you to process will take a while to sink in. Just enjoy the crazy ride and see where it leaves you.

On February 7, you'll find yourself asking how motivated your partners are to improve their lives, as well as to support you as you reach for your goals.

Another change in direction regarding your relationships will come on February 7, when the Sun in Aquarius squares Mars in your opposite sign, Scorpio. Your desire to succeed in your career or to find more popularity will force you to consider how your relationships are working for you—specifically, you'll find yourself asking how motivated your partners are to improve their lives, as well as to support you as you reach for your goals.

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Also on February 7, Venus sextiles Mars, which be very helpful in terms of reaching compromises with your partners. The key will lie in keeping your mutual independence and giving each other plenty of space. These partnerships could be romantic or not— literally, anyone you're in a relationship with could be the subject of these astrological transits! It's all about where your focus is, Taurus.

Later this year, Mars will retrograde in Sagittarius and Scorpio (from April 17 to June 29), which will challenge you to review your issues around debts (both financial and emotional), intimacy, and your relationships. Pay close attention to what happens in your partnerships this month after February 17, which is when Mars will enter the "shadow," pre-period of its retrograde— plenty of foreshadowing will go down!

The New Moon in Aquarius on February 8 will mark a period of reinvigoration for you around themes concerning success, popularity, and your professional goals. The New Moon occurs when the Sun and Moon are sitting with each other in the sky—meaning that our purpose, ruled by the Sun, is aligned with our emotions, ruled by the Moon. This month, your goal to be the most popular person ever will be totally aligned with your emotional desire to always get want you want. If you're lacking initiative to discipline yourself or if you haven't really mastered your skills, that's OK— this New Moon is the perfect time to devote energy to it!

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This month, your goal to be the most popular person ever will be totally aligned with your emotional desire to always get want you want.

February 10 is one of the luckiest days of the month for! Your ruling planet Venus trines abundant, generous Jupiter. Both planets are in Earth signs (just like you), so you'll definitely be feeling like the world is on your wavelength today. Jupiter is in flawless Virgo, creating abundance and joy in the sector of your chart that rules romance and creativity, while Venus in Capricorn is blessing you with tons of opportunities for adventure and exploration. Circle this day on your calendar for romance, travel, philosophical breakthroughs, and all-around joy and harmony.

On February 13, Mercury enters Aquarius, and, on February 16, Venus enters Aquarius, placing a bunch of emphasis on the sector of your chart that was just activated by the New Moon. Expect plenty of communication (Mercury) and harmony (Venus) around your reputation! Plenty of meetings and conversations that will lead you to interacting with the public or increasing your career visibility will go down with Mercury in logical Air sign Aquarius.

Venus, an affectionate and charming energy, will cool down its seductive vibes in Aquarius, giving you a more professional and polished demeanor. You'll win everyone over this month: With the New Moon breathing new life into your sector of fame and fortune, and the Sun, Mercury, and Venus all blessing you with their strengths, there's nowhere for you to go but up.

More shifts will take place on February 19, when Sun enters empathetic Water sign Pisces, activating the part of your chart that rules your friendships and connections. Definitely make a point to do as much networking as you can in the second half of the month.

February 22 brings the Full Moon in Virgo, which will illuminate the sector of your chart that rules romance and creativity. So much of your month has been about you professional, public life, and the Full Moon will ask you to find some balance and have some fun.

The month wraps up with Venus sextile Saturn, the planet of commitment and longevity, on February 29. The month began with so much movement, passion, and intensity around your relationships; settling down probably didn't feel easy at all. Saturn is all about structure and security, so this sextile will help you find an anchor. There's so much change this month, Taurus, but you'll find your comfort zone!