Michael O’ConnorTip of the Week: The waxing Moon from the Aquarius New Moon seed event on January 29 will come to a Full Moon in Leo on February 12. Since the New Moon seed on January 29 carried such a charge of transformational energy and potential, this coming week will prove extra interesting, and perhaps dramatic too.Leo is the heart fire sign and drama is a cornerstone of its expression. On the high side, drama can prove exciting and invigorating. Negatively, it can manifest as a consuming flame, causing people to get absorbed by it and, thereby, lose sight of reason and perspective.Venus’s recent entry into Aries is adding to the heat. This is compounded by Mars at its peak, retrograde in Cancer, symbolic of the pre-phase of a ‘renovation project’, which includes clearing out the old. This cycle will continue through mid-April and will build momentum steadily all the while.Since Mars is in moody Cancer, many will be experiencing just that: an inexplicable feeling of low-lying anxiety and impatience.Mercury forming a conjunction with the Sun in Aquarius now is offering a counterbalance of open-minded perspective. It will be there all week supporting equanimity amidst all the extremes. Jupiter is now direct in its ruling sign of Gemini, yet in a temporary state of relative disconnection due to no major aspects with other planets, which will continue beyond mid-month. Then Mercury entering dreamy Pisces on February 14, Valentine’s Day, could serve to usher in some welcome inspirations supporting sweet sentiments of unrequited love.Have a great week, Michaelmichael@sunstarastrology.comGet more in-depth weekly content, monthly video forecasts, your horoscope for the year, and automatic discounts on purchases. Learn more about being a Member here. Weekly Horoscope:Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20)Your sights are set on the future. You are inspired to take revolutionary action. However, you could be dealing with a slippery slope and the drag of unfinished business from yesteryear. Patience remains a keyword. It might prove better to attend to unfinished business before launching into larger projects or initiatives. Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21)Shifts and changes in your public and/or professional life, some of them possibly sudden and unexpected, remain a central theme. You might even have, or be considering, taking actions that are coming as a surprise. The key now is to get clear on what you truly want at a heart level and not cave to shallow desires. Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21)From fresh realizations, awakenings, and epiphanies, creative dreams and ambitions are born. This spirit is lingering for you now and stands to hit some high notes this week. Jupiter in your sign continues to uplift and inspire you to take leaps you would not otherwise, provided that pure practicality is not your only driving force .Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22)Mars in your sign is probably helping your resolve of late but could also be leaving you feeling cranky and edgy. Using it to get into the corners to clear the clutter in tune with early spring cleaning is a good call. Your focus can be on your living space, but it could also be mental and/or emotional too. The rewards of liberating pent-up or blocked energy will probably prove worth the effort. Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23)Who do you love and why? While the answer is usually quite clear, you might be thinking about it more these days. Ideally, you yourself are high on your list. Self-love in its highest reaches is invariably projected, so others receive its blessing too. Forging ahead professionally, or at least in terms of popularity, is also at play, so focus to bring them into alignment. Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22)Your sign combined with Aquarius is the sign of engineering, or any discipline that requires a blend of detailed logic and innovative possibility. Other factors indicate a weave of rebellion and determination to push through barriers, whether within or without. If you are feeling the call to go big, you are probably on track. Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22)Venus entering Aries will spark your passions, which you could probably really use. This is a go-ahead time, yet be open to extra help, since you could very well need it. There are indications of the need for ‘unlearning’, associated with certain attitudes and interpretations, so being open to advice and feedback could prove worthwhile. Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21)A lot is shaking close to home, but it generally looks quite positive. Changes on relationship fronts are indicated, some of which could seem to come from left field. The time is right to give more than you might usually, yet by doing so you will receive. All the while, an ardent push for freedom is indicated. If you see the sign for the high road, take it, because the low could prove extra costly. Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21)Many new perspectives are illuminating your mind. Changes in your daily routine and perhaps your lifestyle in general continue to percolate. Venus entering Aries will bring a boost of passion and morale, perhaps even leading to new adventures. Expansion is a keyword, but you will have to reach for it and not expect it to be given idly. Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19)Getting clear on what you deem your highest priorities is in the spotlight. This trend will continue for another couple of weeks. The fine print suggests that you may have to forego certain desires or habitual patterns to get what you truly want. A push for more information may be required but try to avoid anything that gives you reason to worry .Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19)A push forward has been underway and stands to become increasingly clearer this week. At least some of the emphasis points to your relationship life. Whether it is love, family, or career, things could get progressively hotter with the waxing Leo Moon. Circumstances may be pushing you to work harder than usual, and it looks like the right thing to do. Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20)A busy time behind the scenes continues. Positively, you are in an industrious mood and feel inspired by the aspiration to be innovative. A long-term process of paying your dues and/or building for the future is featured and requires faithful, patient perseverance. Heightened creativity is indicated, yet so too is the need for determination. |

Horoscope for the Week of February 7
