Aquarius, February 2018

Venus’s connection with Jupiter is sure to be loads of fun and it will likely find you in the public eye; however, watch out for overindulgence and laziness. Jupiter is the planet of growth and abundance, but also of exaggeration. Too much of a good time can definitely mean a horrible crash when the fun is done, so pace yourself, dear Aquarius.

Venus’s connection to one of your ruling planets, Uranus, will bring some stimulating conversations your way—as well as some surprises!—and it'll find you trying out some unusual ideas. The Sun, in Aquarius, also connects with electric Uranus on February 13, again bringing excitement, surprises, and a-ha moments your way. As Venus and the Sun connect with Uranus, watch out for fun things happening in your neighborhood or with your siblings.

Venus leaves your sign for Pisces on February 10, during which time you'll examine your relationship to your finances and, on an emotional level, your sense of self-worth. Don’t be afraid to ask for what you need. Venus-in-Pisces energy is very giving and forgiving. Be as generous with others are you would want them to be with you.

February 15 is surely one of the most critical days of the month, astrologically speaking, so be sure to circle it on your calendar. Both of your ruling planets, Uranus and Saturn, are active: Mercury connects with Uranus, and Venus mingles with Saturn. Plus, there's a solar eclipse—a mega new moon, basically—in your sign. Profound shifts are taking place within you. You'll realize things about yourself that you were not able to see before—and the people in your life will see things about you that they didn’t before.

Hiding any secrets? Find someone you trust to share them with, as they will weigh heavily on your heart during this time. Eclipses are highly emotional and exhausting events, so don’t overbook yourself. Big surprises are in store for you; eclipses often find us confronting unexpected issues. But all the drama isn’t for nothing—the point of an eclipse is to shake things up so that what is not working for us falls to the wayside.

There will be supportive energy in the air today. Communication planet Mercury's meeting with Uranus will find people thinking and talking about things in exciting and innovative ways. Mercury is the planet of the mind, and Uranus is the planet of genius, so when these two planets are working well together, brilliant ideas are born. Your other planetary ruler, Saturn, will connect with Venus as well, which will create a supportive, grounding energy during this time of great change.

Let’s take a moment to talk about your planetary rulers, Saturn and Uranus. Prior to Uranus’s discovery, Saturn was your planet. Saturn rules time, and you, indeed, are a visionary, always looking to the future. Saturn, like you, approaches the world coolly and logically. Currently, Saturn is in Earth sign Capricorn, activating a very quiet, private sector of your chart. (It's been there since December 19, 2017, and will stay there until March 21, 2020.) This is quite an existentially curious period for you, Aquarius, during which you will benefit from speaking with a therapist or counselor about the meaning of your life, and seeking someone out to help you process your old pain.

Uranus, your modern planetary ruler, is the planet of innovation and independence. Like you, Uranus is a total genius. Uranus will be entering Taurus soon—on May 15, 2018, to be exact—where it will stay for eight years. This is a long-term transit, one which will find you redefining your meaning of home—perhaps literally moving, or on a more emotional level, reimagining your ideas about family.

Back to this month: Mercury enters Pisces on February 17, soon followed by the Sun on February 18, officially kicking off Pisces season. Expect lots of communication to take place around your finances—spending and budgeting, as well as your self-worth. Emotionally, issues like security and your relationship to your belongings will come to the fore. Pisces is not a materialistic sign, and you, Aquarius, value ideas over stuff any day; however, money will be on your mind now.

Good luck this month, water bearer, and see you in March!