February 5 2024

Monday, FEBRUARY 5

Mercury moves into the sign of Aquarius today, and it meets Pluto, bringing intense mental energy and focus to the day. Mercury will transit Aquarius until February 23rd, and during this cycle, we’re hungry for knowledge and open to new and original ideas. Our thinking is progressive and objective. We’re reasonable, finding it easier to separate intellect and emotion when assessing a situation. Our communication and thought patterns are spontaneous, somewhat fragmented, reasonable, objective, and liberal.

This is a time when inventive thinking is at a peak. Although progressive-minded and receptive to new studies and information, we are not quick to sway from our ideas and beliefs.

During this cycle, we take more interest in thinking that’s daring or original. As we envision a better future, we can come up with truly interesting ideas and concepts.

Mercury aligns with Pluto today, and we can be quite concerned with getting to the truth or the bottom of a matter, perhaps too insistently. We might uncover valuable information or gain insight into a topic that’s important to us–indeed, we’re more determined than usual to find solutions.

It’s a time to unearth hidden meanings, although we may be obsessed, manipulative, or paranoid if this goes too far. Battles of words can ensue. News delivered now may have a darker tone, or we’re seeing the darker side of situations. Increased tension or worry may motivate us to make beneficial changes, however.

This morning, the Sun and Venus form a semi-sextile, and both bodies connect with Chiron. We may feel that our quest for pleasure, affection, love, or comfort is at odds with what we should be doing, which can lead to mild tension or feelings of guilt and, perhaps, some indecision.

Circumstances can trigger the need to recognize and explore our feelings of vulnerability. Ideally, we gain a better understanding of our needs and goals and how they support or conflict with our need for independence and personal growth.

The Moon spends the day in forward-looking, optimistic Sagittarius.