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The new moon (1 February AEST; 31 January GMT) gets a blast from Uranus, highlighting the themes that defined 2021. It’s a time to make commitments to about what you’re going to do to make this year, different. With Mercury and Pluto hanging out, tough conversations may be on the cards (especially around the 1st and the 12th). Don’t let fear get the better of you, say what needs to be said, you’ll feel so much better for it.
With Venus and Mercury retrogrades done (Mercury from 4 February AEST;) integrating all those moments of insight should be top of your to-do list. Venus and Pluto have been pushing you to rethink what you care about since 19 December. This month it’s time to put your thoughts into action. How has your relationship to money, love and values evolved? What do you want long-term and how are you going to go after it?
Meanwhile Mercury will also be tying up loose ends (until 24 February). If you ran into delays, mistakes or miscommunications last month, the first few weeks of Feb are a time to come to a resolution. It’s a lot, but with Venus and Mars rolling up their sleeves and working together all February, “doing the work” should feel slightly less intimidating.
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ARIES AND ARIES RISING
After more than a month spent pondering your long-term career dreams, it’s finally time to start taking some action. If a change is on the cards, reach out to contacts and start putting the feelers out to your network after Mercury goes direct (4 February). With Mars and Venus in your corner, you’ll be feeling motivated and inspired, just be sure to think things through long-term before you make any big decisions.
TAURUS AND TAURUS RISING
If work has been doing your head in the past couple of weeks, rest assured things should start to straighten out once Mercury goes direct (4 February). Hiccups and roadblocks might not resolve straight away, but a solution should be well and truly within reach by the 24th. Meanwhile, with your ruling planet on the move, inspiration to transform your life – whether it’s a dramatic haircut or booking a big OS trip – will be coming in hot.
GEMINI AND GEMINI RISING
If you’ve been holding fire on a big cash decision – especially anything involving other people – you should feel a whole lot more confident to move forward this month. With Venus and Mars supercharging joint finances it’s a good time to start making a start on your long-term goals. In other news, big holiday plans that looked a little bleak could begin to look a little more solid. “Cautiously optimistic” is a good MO.
CANCER AND CANCER RISING
Venus has been very busy stirring up mischief around romantic relationships the past month or two, likely causing you to rethink your entire approach to love and commitment. The good news is, you’re on the home stretch, poised to integrate all the surprising realisations that bubbled up lately. With Venus and Mars cooperating, the skies are primed for some next-level make-up sex – just the ticket after some intense but no doubt necessary conversations.
LEO AND LEO RISING
If things have felt a little strained with your nearest and dearest (partners, best mates) rest assured things should improve mid-month (from 14 February). After a few weeks of confusion and misunderstandings the skies are straightening out to help you to come to a resolution. You’ll get one last pass at a problem or “discussion” (read: disagreement) before you’re in the clear by the 24th. Hang in there, it may not be fast but it is worth the perseverance.
VIRGO AND VIRGO RISING
After what has no doubt been some monumental moments of truth over the past six weeks, it’s finally time to move forward and make good on your plans. While the sun is bringing focus to your daily routine, the real fun is happening behind closed doors. With Venus direct, and Mars on hand, the potential for pleasure is dialled to 11. Whether it’s creative projects, partying or hook-ups, there’s a sizzle in the air inspiring you to just do it.
LIBRA AND LIBRA RISING
While Aquarius season shines a light on your creative outlets, the big developments this month are happening at home. Weeks of careful consideration around a big issue involving family and/or where you’re living will finally come to fruition. As your ruling planet Venus moves forward, it’s time to make some calls about exactly where you stand (literally or figuratively speaking). This has been a long time coming, so be brave and stand your ground.
SCORPIO AND SCORPIO RISING
As the sun finishes its tour through Aquarius (until 19 February AEST; 18 February GMT), there’ll be a focus on home and family life this month, especially once Mercury retraces its steps through your domestic sphere (from 14 February onwards). Mishaps and misunderstandings should smooth over after some initial discord. Stay grounded but don’t be surprised if your point of view isn’t received exactly as you expected.
SAGITTARIUS AND SAGITTARIUS RISING
After what’s feels like about a decade, finally there’s some clarity and resolve coming your way – especially around cash. After a heavy period of reflection and reassessment, Venus and Mars are emboldening you with the energy and vision to make positive changes. Spending, saving or how you earn a living look set to stabilise. It’s been a time, but you’ve survived. Take a moment to give yourself a pat on the back, you made it.
CAPRICORN AND CAPRICORN RISING
A massive reevaluation of how you spend your energy – especially on a physical and intimate level – has been unfolding over the past six weeks. Now, this month is a time to make sense of the old baggage – or old flames – that reappeared. Who’s coming with? Who’s not? It’s time to cut the cord and set some new boundaries, and with Mars and Venus by your side, you’ll have the courage to make a clean break.
AQUARIUS AND AQUARIUS RISING
There’s intrigue on the horizon with the new moon (1 February) bringing surprises and drama. Big Capricorn energy will continue to pull you inward, and you may be yearning to withdraw from it all. Honour the call for quiet and make space to go within if you need it. The full moon (17 February AEST; 16 February GMT) is a big reset on your romantic relationship, especially if you’ve been putting people on the back-burner the past month or two.
PISCES AND PISCES RISING
Realisations and revelations involving friends and workmates that have been percolating the last month or two will come to fruition this month as Venus moves direct through your social life. If you’re feeling wounded, now is the time to speak up… or make a decision to get over it, for good. Pisces season (19 February AEST; ) looks decidedly cheerier. Hang in there, brighter days are coming.
