Thursday, FEBRUARY 14

The Moon spends the day in Gemini, and we’re focused on living in the moment. We’re communicative, connected, and curious with a Gemini Moon.

Mars leaves its home sign of Aries and enters Taurus today, where it will transit until March 31st. We might go to great lengths to protect what’s ours and to build our feelings of security and comfort under this influence. With this position, we are determined, stubborn, and resolute. Mars in Taurus can be a relatively passive influence but full-on when resisting or defending something! In stark contrast to the impulsive Mars in Aries cycle, we pursue our goals by plodding along patiently. We’re looking for long-term satisfaction, although we can be particularly focused on creature comforts.

Mars is semi-square Neptune today, which can bring out the more indulgent side of the combination. We may need to get over a little slump, and we can be extremely sensitive to the moods and undercurrents around us. We may have a hard time defining our actions and our goals, perhaps losing sight of reality and reason temporarily. This can be disruptive but useful as it helps us find alternatives.