Virgo, February 2016
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Virgo, February 2016

Plenty of issues will get sorted out this February, Virgo.

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.

February opens with the Sun in Air sign Aquarius, illuminating the part of your chart that rules your daily duties, work, and habits. Virgo, you are the sign of routines and rituals. I know that sounds mundane, but it's actually very witchy— all good occultists know a magical practice is a called that because it takes daily rehearsal! Your powers can't be strong unless you work on them frequently.

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It makes sense that such a logical, cool and genius sign like Aquarius would rule the sector of your chart that is focused on daily duties. However, although Aquarius is very genius and completely chill, that doesn't mean passion and heat won't be on the menu for you this month. One of the most intense days for you comes right at the start of the month: on February 5, when Venus meets Pluto in fellow Earth sign Capricorn.

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Both Venus and Pluto are currently in Capricorn, a sign famous for its drive and practicality, but which is also very lusty (all you Earth signs are very physical people). Earth is the element of the body; as such, it's very sensual. Taurus is associated with springtime and ruled by love planet Venus, so it's the Earth sign most often tied to the keyword "sensual," but you and Capricorn totally are, too, even if you're not as showy about it as luxurious Taurus is.

One of the most intense days for you comes right at the start of the month: on February 5.

Venus is the planet of pleasure, beauty, love, and money, and Pluto is the planet of transformation and power. When these two energies come together, people feel passionate, jealous, sexy, and sometimes scared. Pluto isn't afraid to get freaky, dig up the past, or inspire a general vibe of danger and risk. On bad days, Venus is vain and vulgar and Pluto is manipulative and shady. On good days, Venus brings harmony and Pluto fosters change.

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Whether your day will be good or bad depends on how strongly you cling to situations that aren't working for you and how objectively you're able to examine whatever situation pops up. Don't hesitate to call a therapist or someone you trust for a second opinion. Bringing in a third party is one the best ways to manage Pluto.

You will notice these Venusian and Plutonian themes coming to play in your dating life and also around your creative projects. Today could mark a huge turning point in any artistic projects you're working on. If you're currently hooking up with someone, this is certainly the time things could get very intense. Pluto is all about searching the depths. What will Venus show you around love and creativity once you go beneath its beautiful surface?

The next day, February 6, brings plenty of action. The Sun sextiles Uranus, the planet of surprise, bringing you some random help from unexpected people. A debt might be unexpectedly paid off, or an apology you thought you'd never hear could come your way. Your ruling planet, Mercury, trines lucky Jupiter (which happens to be in your sign!) on this day as well, boosting your confidence around romance and your creative life. You may have a philosophical breakthrough involving your love life or your artistic goals.

February 6 brings some stress. There are a lot of feelings to feel today… fortunately, most of them are good!

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But February 6 also brings some stress, when sweet Venus squares erratic Uranus, bringing out some deeply buried insecurities, issues with commitment, or generally impulsive behavior. There are a lot of feelings to feel today… fortunately, most of them are good! However, this isn't the best day to make any commitments—focus on finding understanding and expressing gratitude now, and make promises later.

February 8 brings the New Moon in Aquarius, which will be an excellent time to start fresh around any goals you have relating to your health, your schedule, or your work. If you want to kick a bad habit, this is a great time to do it. This is also a great time to consider whether or not your schedule is working for you. Perhaps try to go to bed a little bit earlier and see what you can accomplish by waking up an additional hour before you need to go to work or school. Both the Sun and Moon will be in Aquarius, the sign of the future— anything is possible!

One of the loveliest days this month for you is on February 10: Today, Venus in fellow Earth sign Capricorn trines the planet of abundance, Jupiter, which is in your sign, sending you tons of blessings and opportunities to expand your reach. This is a wonderful day for dating, romance, and for just all-around feeling popular, supported, and understood. If you have an opportunity to throw a party, perform, or present your art, take it!

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If you haven't yet gotten the point that this is a great month to focus on taking care of yourself, it totally is.

February 13 brings one of the biggest shifts of the month for you: Your ruling planet, Mercury, enters Aquarius, providing you with answers to some concerns you've had involving your schedule at work or concerning your general well-being. If you haven't yet gotten the point that this is a great month to focus on taking care of yourself, it totally is. On February 16, Venus enters Aquarius, giving you the added incentive of just feeling more attractive and balanced when you're well rested, managing your business, and doing the best you can to take care of yourself.

On February 19, the Sun enters Pisces and activates the part of your chart that rules relationships. It's been a heavy month for romance, Virgo, but when the Sun enters Pisces, finding balance in your relationships and seeing eye-to-eye with your partners will be especially important—especially during the Full Moon in your sign on February 22. This Full Moon will illuminate issues in your relationships, and it will ask you to consider if the give/take is working for you. Virgo has many titles and keywords associated with it, servant being one of them. That said, you are a person, not a zodiac sign, and you are no one's servant (unless you want to be, of course).

Before the month wraps up, your ruling planet makes a few sextiles, bringing you some assistance and news. On February 25, Mercury sextiles structure-loving Saturn in Sagittarius, bringing some help around a domestic issue or a chore that you need help tackling. Saturn is the planet of wisdom and maturity, and since Mercury loves to talk, this could be a great day to connect with someone you look up to.

On February 26, Mercury sextiles a totally different sort of energy, Uranus. Unlike taskmaster Saturn, Uranus is all about surprise and spontaneity. You'll be able to slash off the items on your to-do list that you've been afraid to tackle. Also, if you're planning doing something wild, you'll probably get away with it today.

Mercury, your ruling planet, was retrograde for most of January, making it a confusing, frustrating month. By the end of February, however, you will have quite a few things sorted out: You'll know where you want to focus yourself creatively and with whom you want to continue flirting and spending time. Your daily schedule will also be way more straightened out, which means your witchy powers will be sharper than ever!