Libra Monthly Horoscope – February 2018

Libra (Born September 24 to October 3) and Libra Ascendant 0 to 10 degrees Libra:

February 2018 Libra Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

Until February 18th:

The Sun continues to put a spotlight on your solar fifth house. This is a time when pleasure-seeking and creative activities come into focus and grab much of your attention. You are particularly personally charming in a spontaneous, natural way during this solar cycle. This is the time of year when you are ready to perform and to express yourself creatively.

This is a very playful cycle, when you are inspired creatively and emotionally. It's a good time for recreation, romance, connecting with children, and enjoying and performing the arts. Your ego is tied up in your children, romantic relationships, and creative output now, so that you can be especially proud of these people and things. You can also be over-sensitive about these matters if you feel you are not getting enough appreciation.

From February 18th forward:

The Sun illuminates your solar sixth house. During this cycle, you take more pride in the work you do and in your health routines than any other time of the year. You are sorting through the experiences of the last several months, separating the worthwhile from the worthless. This is a good time to build your skills, to get organized, and to attend to your health and wellbeing. It's a great time to make improvements to your regular routines. Your self-esteem and your ego are tied up in the work you do and in the services you give. Details are more important to you now.

It's time to bring order to your life by focusing on the little things that make up the whole. This cycle presents an opportunity to get rid of what doesn't work in your life, while also discovering what does. You could seek distinction and strive towards perfection in your work. Efficiency should be your goal now. Your physical health, as well as the relationship between your body and your mind, are in focus.

Eclipse

A Lunar Eclipse Occurred on January 31st:

A general rule of thumb regarding eclipses is to avoid major decision-making in the week before and after an eclipse. This is because new information that could change our perspective often is revealed in the week after the eclipse. There is absolutely no need to suspend projects already in progress. Essentially, it's better to take in right now--to observe and get in touch with feelings.

This Lunar Eclipse stimulates your solar eleventh house. Surprises surrounding long-term goals, friendships, and group affiliations may be in store. Something that has been "in hiding" or brewing under the surface of things comes to light, or there is a significant fruition or culmination. This could manifest, for example, as a situation that tests a friendship, a culmination or fruition of a casual relationship, you could be called upon to perform a humanitarian gesture, a friend may experience a little crisis and ask for your help, you could suddenly find yourself around many people, perhaps after a period of relative solitude or private time, and other such possibilities.

A Solar Eclipse Occurs on February 15th: A general rule of thumb regarding eclipses is to avoid major decision-making in the week before and after an eclipse. This is because new information that could change our perspective often is revealed in the week after the eclipse. There is absolutely no need to suspend projects already in progress. Essentially, it's better to take in right now--to observe and get in touch with feelings. The Solar Eclipse marks a new beginning for you. Letting go of the past is necessary in order to move forward. This eclipse occurs in your solar fifth house, suggesting a new approach to love, children, or creative projects. A new set-up in existing love affairs or a new love affair altogether may be formed in the coming months, as well as a sense of renewal and reinvigoration with regards to your ability to express yourself spontaneously and creatively. This is a phase when you have an increased awareness of your need for fun and leisure activities.

Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort

Until the 10th: 

Venus continues to transit your solar fifth house. Your popularity is on an upward trend during this cycle as others find you especially attractive and friendly. You may have the desire to dress well and in good taste. There is strength in your feelings of love and the power of attraction, which may open the door to new romantic relationships. Yet, you are not aggressive in your approach to love. Instead, you attract more if you allow yourself to be pursued during this cycle. Conditions are highlighted in connection with young people, and quite possibly a female child--a stronger bond could be formed during this period. You are feeling inspired creatively and romantically and you express your loving feelings quite openly now. Creative self-expression of any kind is favored at this time. You will also thoroughly enjoy artistic, musical, or cultural events and activities, especially in the company of a loved one. At this time, you instinctively know how to place yourself in the best light in order to make a good impression on others. Any love affair begun now will be characterized by good cheer, having fun, and a fair share of emotional drama!

From February 10th forward: 

Venus graces your solar sixth house now. Establishing a happy and harmonious work environment through friendly relations with co-workers or tidying up your work area comes into focus now. Romantic and social activities may revolve around your working environment. You are generally well liked and respected socially on the job right now. Some laziness is possible now, as you tend to associate pleasure with work! Perhaps you are socializing more than usual on the job. You have good team spirit during this cycle, and you are more tactful and obliging with your co-workers. You are less inclined to fall in love for the sake of love itself during this cycle. Your tendency is to consider whether it is clever to do so! You're most successful doing tasks that involve cooperation and team harmony. You could find that your talents or skills are especially appreciated. Romantic and social activities may revolve around your working environment.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Until the 18th:

Mercury continues to transit your solar fifth house. Increased communication with children, romantic partners, and people who share the same hobbies as you can occur now. Certainly, you are thinking about these people and about love and romance, child rearing, and/or creative pursuits more than usual. Mental exercises and competitions can be particularly enjoyable now. You express yourself with warmth and creativity, and you have an appreciative "audience" for your ideas now.

From February 18th forward: 

Mercury transits your solar sixth house. This is a good placement for Mercury, as it is the natural ruler of the sixth house. It's an excellent period for sorting out the details of your daily existence. You are inclined to make to-do lists, pay bills and sort out clutter, and to do detail work on the job. Health matters are most certainly on your brain as well, and you could be thinking of scheduling check-ups or busy researching ways to improve your health. You may also show a keener interest in improving your basic skills.

Your approach to work during this cycle is pleasant, happy, and logical for the most part, unless you allow worry or scattered energy to enter the picture. You are inclined to want to learn new work skills, or to improve your skills and output in terms of work. There is likely to be more activity, movement, contact, and communications with co-workers now.

You tend to take more interest in organizing your working environment--and this is an excellent time to do so, as you are especially objective and intelligent when it comes to getting a handle on your daily affairs and all of the "little things" that contribute to a feeling of efficiency and competency. Menial tasks become more prominent. Watch, however, for tension or idle chit-chat interfering with your work output during this cycle.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

All month:

Mars continues to activate and energize your solar third house now. You may be especially busy running errands and tending to daily activities during this cycle. It's a strong time for putting your energy into intellectual projects or studies. You tend to communicate in a more direct manner now, and you might want to be careful that you don't come across as insensitive or abrasive. You may find it too easy to become impatient with others if they seem to be taking up too much of your time, such as with other drivers or with people who are not speaking as directly as you are. Channel your extra energy into mental tasks so that this transit can be highly stimulating (instead of stressful).

Overview Horoscope:

January and February 2018: The period ahead is excellent for new beginnings on the home and family front or a personal level, dear Libra. It's also quite brilliant for romance, creativity, and hobbies or heartfelt pursuits.

The New Moon on January 16th sets the tone for the second half of January and through the first half of February, and while it doesn't have eclipse status, it's a significant lunation! For you, it's especially potent for matters related to home, family, domestic projects or activities, and your personal life. You're in a great position to improve or bring into reality programs that help you organize your home. There is an unusually strong showing of planets, including heavyweights Saturn and Pluto, in your solar fourth house, suggesting a significant new beginning or emphasis on any (or many) of these themes.

The weeks following this New Moon are excellent for making changes and tweaks to the personal systems in your life, so that home and family life is more fulfilling in the long run. This emphasis occurs in the sign of Capricorn, after all -- a sign that has its eye on what matters in the long term -- and to reap its rewards, you pretty much have to think like a Capricorn when dealing with domestic routines and family affairs. In other words, take on small, realizable goals and work your way forward diligently rather than going big and burning out too soon. Be realistic and be kind to yourself by not borrowing time, money, or energy from your future self!

You're in a particularly good position to feel more confident about your own worth and value, and efforts to ask or work for things you want can be very successful now and going forward. There may be additional resources or money to put into the family and home life now, or efforts to make you and yours feel more secure and safe have payoffs. Renovations on either a physical or emotional plane are in order now. Unrest in a partnership or the unreliability of others in your life may seem to disrupt your plans from time to time during this period. This theme has been with you for years now but is on its way out this year (by March 2019, you'll be putting this behind you for good). Disruptions aside, this is an opportunity to start a new chapter of your life or to reach a critical turning point, particularly in your personal affairs, with family, and in your home life.

Throughout this period (from mid-January through to the end of February), you have the motivation and energy to pour into pet projects, studies, local events and trips, and making connections with others. You're enthusiastic about learning and sharing, and you can feel pleasantly dedicated to a project or venture. This is the kind of stuff that gets you out of bed in the morning!

Increasingly, you're breaking out of your shell and sharing your affections and creations with others during this period, and the Lunar Eclipse on January 31st can be a big push in that direction. This eclipse is the second Full Moon in January (there are none in February) and occurs in your social sector. A Lunar Eclipse happened in the same area of your solar chart in February 2017, and another (the final one) will occur in February 2019. This lunation can bring a friendship issue to a head, particularly if you've let frustrations build within you over relationship troubles. New opportunities to explore and share ideas with others are opening up to you. If a friendship or group affiliation changes or ends, you might find that another door opens rather quickly. It can be a wonderful time for connecting.

The Solar Eclipse on February 15th can clear the path for a new start in a romance or a creative project, and possibly even a new creative field. You are making big decisions about recreation, hobbies, love, and children now and in the coming months. This can be a time for putting your work on display, sharing your creations, and connecting with people you want to spend time with. The 13-17 is a potent period for significant ideas and conversations.

The second half of February plays a little differently. As Venus, Mercury, and the Sun move into your work-and-health sector, you spend more time and energy thinking about, improving, and enjoying your daily routines. Work and services can be in stronger focus, and so can efforts to maintain health and promote wellness. It's a fine time for getting your daily affairs in order, and it can be especially notable for taking more pride in the work you do, as well as increased enjoyment derived from the services you provide. In the last week of February, there can be some added tension due to having too many things going at once. As well, there is the chance of disagreements on the job or about methods, but it's also a good time for working to improve home life and daily routines.

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See also general trends for Libra in 2018 .

Libra (Born October 4 to 13) and Libra Ascendant from 10 to 20 degrees Libra:

February 2018 Libra Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

All month:

The Sun illuminates your solar fifth house now. After a period of "nesting", you are coming out of your shell, ready to perform and to express yourself creatively. This is a very playful period of the year, when you are inspired creatively and emotionally. After a period of self-protectiveness, you are now more spontaneous and more willing to take risks. You take more pride than usual in your creations, your love affairs, your children, and your hobbies. Pleasure and amusement play an important role in your search for freedom of self-expression now. Show off your best colors!

You want others to take notice, and you are more sensitive to whether people appreciate you. More than any time of the year, this is the cycle in which you focus on having fun, enjoying romance, and expressing yourself creatively. Your hobbies, leisure time, moments spent with children, gaming time, and so forth, all come into focus at this time of year.

This is a cycle in which you find joy in expressing who you are--when your "inner child" comes out to play. This is a time when you are more flirtatious than usual, and when you might take a few risks in life--not only gambling with games but with life itself. You might be a bit of a showman at this time. You are likely feeling good in general, and you tend to spread the joy.

Eclipse

A Lunar Eclipse Occurred on January 31st:

A general rule of thumb regarding eclipses is to avoid major decision-making in the week before and after an eclipse. This is because new information that could change our perspective often is revealed in the week after the eclipse. There is absolutely no need to suspend projects already in progress. Essentially, it's better to take in right now--to observe and get in touch with feelings.

This Lunar Eclipse stimulates your solar eleventh house. Surprises surrounding long-term goals, friendships, and group affiliations may be in store. Something that has been "in hiding" or brewing under the surface of things comes to light, or there is a significant fruition or culmination. This could manifest, for example, as a situation that tests a friendship, a culmination or fruition of a casual relationship, you could be called upon to perform a humanitarian gesture, a friend may experience a little crisis and ask for your help, you could suddenly find yourself around many people, perhaps after a period of relative solitude or private time, and other such possibilities.

A Solar Eclipse Occurs on February 15th: A general rule of thumb regarding eclipses is to avoid major decision-making in the week before and after an eclipse. This is because new information that could change our perspective often is revealed in the week after the eclipse. There is absolutely no need to suspend projects already in progress. Essentially, it's better to take in right now--to observe and get in touch with feelings. The Solar Eclipse marks a new beginning for you. Letting go of the past is necessary in order to move forward. This eclipse occurs in your solar fifth house, suggesting a new approach to love, children, or creative projects. A new set-up in existing love affairs or a new love affair altogether may be formed in the coming months, as well as a sense of renewal and reinvigoration with regards to your ability to express yourself spontaneously and creatively. This is a phase when you have an increased awareness of your need for fun and leisure activities.

Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort

Until the 19th: 

Venus continues to transit your solar fifth house. Your popularity is on an upward trend during this cycle as others find you especially attractive and friendly. You may have the desire to dress well and in good taste. There is strength in your feelings of love and the power of attraction, which may open the door to new romantic relationships. Yet, you are not aggressive in your approach to love. Instead, you attract more if you allow yourself to be pursued during this cycle. Conditions are highlighted in connection with young people, and quite possibly a female child--a stronger bond could be formed during this period. You are feeling inspired creatively and romantically and you express your loving feelings quite openly now. Creative self-expression of any kind is favored at this time. You will also thoroughly enjoy artistic, musical, or cultural events and activities, especially in the company of a loved one. At this time, you instinctively know how to place yourself in the best light in order to make a good impression on others. Any love affair begun now will be characterized by good cheer, having fun, and a fair share of emotional drama!

From February 19th forward: 

Venus graces your solar sixth house now. Establishing a happy and harmonious work environment through friendly relations with co-workers or tidying up your work area comes into focus now. Romantic and social activities may revolve around your working environment. You are generally well liked and respected socially on the job right now. Some laziness is possible now, as you tend to associate pleasure with work! Perhaps you are socializing more than usual on the job. You have good team spirit during this cycle, and you are more tactful and obliging with your co-workers. You are less inclined to fall in love for the sake of love itself during this cycle. Your tendency is to consider whether it is clever to do so! You're most successful doing tasks that involve cooperation and team harmony. You could find that your talents or skills are especially appreciated. Romantic and social activities may revolve around your working environment.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Until February 7th: 

Mercury continues to transit your solar fourth house. Your thoughts tend to revolve around personal matters, especially family, home, and domestic issues. You enjoy, more than usual, discussions and stories about the past and about family.

You are more rational and objective when it comes to your relationships with those close to you, so it is, in fact, a good time to open up discussions with family. There can be increased activities in and around the home during this cycle. You are not as interested in worldly matters and career as you are in your personal life for the time being.

From February 7th to 23rd: 

Mercury transits your solar fifth house. During this cycle, there is a powerful mental connection with your creative self-expression. You are proud of your ideas, and very good at expressing them to others smoothly now. Your thinking is more creative than usual. You tend to entertain others with your conversation; and your sense of humor (and of mischief!) is especially strong.

Your thoughts turn to children, pleasures, or romance during this expressive cycle. You might enjoy researching speculative ventures now. You especially enjoy games that involve competing with others on a mental level. You have a stronger need than usual for intellectual stimulation. Therefore, your friends and romantic partner are best appreciated now if they are intellectual types. You're more willing to take risks on a mental level now, so take advantage of the increased spontaneity and creativity that comes with this position.

From February 23rd forward: 

Mercury transits your solar sixth house. This is a good placement for Mercury, as it is the natural ruler of the sixth house. It's an excellent period for sorting out the details of your daily existence. You are inclined to make to-do lists, pay bills and sort out clutter, and to do detail work on the job. Health matters are most certainly on your brain as well, and you could be thinking of scheduling check-ups or busy researching ways to improve your health. You may also show a keener interest in improving your basic skills.

Your approach to work during this cycle is pleasant, happy, and logical for the most part, unless you allow worry or scattered energy to enter the picture. You are inclined to want to learn new work skills, or to improve your skills and output in terms of work. There is likely to be more activity, movement, contact, and communications with co-workers now.

You tend to take more interest in organizing your working environment--and this is an excellent time to do so, as you are especially objective and intelligent when it comes to getting a handle on your daily affairs and all of the "little things" that contribute to a feeling of efficiency and competency. Menial tasks become more prominent. Watch, however, for tension or idle chit-chat interfering with your work output during this cycle.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

Until February 12th:

Mars continues to energize your solar second house. You tend to put more effort into making money or making your life more comfortable and secure during this cycle. Your strong desire to be financially independent could lead to positive things, such as paying off debts or increased enterprise. The opposite side of the coin is asserting your independence by making impulsive purchases or taking risks with your money. You are more protective of the way you earn or spend money, as well as with the values you live your life by, and if others question you about these things, there could be arguments.

From February 12th forward:

Mars animates and energizes your solar third house during this period. You are likely to have many ideas and plans going during this transit, and you might be inclined to scatter your energies as a result.

Channelled well, however, this is a good time to sell your ideas to others, or to present your case in some manner. You may be especially busy running errands and communicating with others now.

More articulate than usual, you may also have a more assertive, self-centered, or provocative communication style at this time. As such, discussions might more readily become heated or they might escalate into arguments. If this is the case, it's likely because you are taking things very personally right now, or because you are over-identifying with your beliefs and ideas.

A tendency to be impatient or impulsive while driving or while performing manual tasks, generally with the hands, may lead to accidents, so it's wise to be careful on the road or while operating machinery or even using scissors! This is an excellent time for working on intellectual tasks with more vigor and passion.

Overview Horoscope:

January and February 2018: The period ahead is excellent for new beginnings on the home and family front or a personal level, dear Libra. It's also quite brilliant for romance, creativity, and hobbies or heartfelt pursuits.

The New Moon on January 16th sets the tone for the second half of January and through the first half of February, and while it doesn't have eclipse status, it's a significant lunation! For you, it's especially potent for matters related to home, family, domestic projects or activities, and your personal life. You're in a great position to improve or bring into reality programs that help you organize your home. There is an unusually strong showing of planets, including heavyweights Saturn and Pluto, in your solar fourth house, suggesting a significant new beginning or emphasis on any (or many) of these themes.

The weeks following this New Moon are excellent for making changes and tweaks to the personal systems in your life, so that home and family life is more fulfilling in the long run. This emphasis occurs in the sign of Capricorn, after all -- a sign that has its eye on what matters in the long term -- and to reap its rewards, you pretty much have to think like a Capricorn when dealing with domestic routines and family affairs. In other words, take on small, realizable goals and work your way forward diligently rather than going big and burning out too soon. Be realistic and be kind to yourself by not borrowing time, money, or energy from your future self!

You're in a particularly good position to feel more confident about your own worth and value, and efforts to ask or work for things you want can be very successful now and going forward. There may be additional resources or money to put into the family and home life now, or efforts to make you and yours feel more secure and safe have payoffs. Renovations on either a physical or emotional plane are in order now. Unrest in a partnership or the unreliability of others in your life may seem to disrupt your plans from time to time during this period. This theme has been with you for years now but is on its way out this year (by March 2019, you'll be putting this behind you for good). Disruptions aside, this is an opportunity to start a new chapter of your life or to reach a critical turning point, particularly in your personal affairs, with family, and in your home life.

Throughout this period (from mid-January through to the end of February), you have the motivation and energy to pour into pet projects, studies, local events and trips, and making connections with others. You're enthusiastic about learning and sharing, and you can feel pleasantly dedicated to a project or venture. This is the kind of stuff that gets you out of bed in the morning!

Increasingly, you're breaking out of your shell and sharing your affections and creations with others during this period, and the Lunar Eclipse on January 31st can be a big push in that direction. This eclipse is the second Full Moon in January (there are none in February) and occurs in your social sector. A Lunar Eclipse happened in the same area of your solar chart in February 2017, and another (the final one) will occur in February 2019. This lunation can bring a friendship issue to a head, particularly if you've let frustrations build within you over relationship troubles. New opportunities to explore and share ideas with others are opening up to you. If a friendship or group affiliation changes or ends, you might find that another door opens rather quickly. It can be a wonderful time for connecting.

The Solar Eclipse on February 15th can clear the path for a new start in a romance or a creative project, and possibly even a new creative field. You are making big decisions about recreation, hobbies, love, and children now and in the coming months. This can be a time for putting your work on display, sharing your creations, and connecting with people you want to spend time with. The 13-17 is a potent period for significant ideas and conversations.

The second half of February plays a little differently. As Venus, Mercury, and the Sun move into your work-and-health sector, you spend more time and energy thinking about, improving, and enjoying your daily routines. Work and services can be in stronger focus, and so can efforts to maintain health and promote wellness. It's a fine time for getting your daily affairs in order, and it can be especially notable for taking more pride in the work you do, as well as increased enjoyment derived from the services you provide. In the last week of February, there can be some added tension due to having too many things going at once. As well, there is the chance of disagreements on the job or about methods, but it's also a good time for working to improve home life and daily routines.

See our Time Line Forecast report for a personalized forecast for the year ahead.

Get your unique Personalized Horoscope for the year ahead—over 100 pages long—for a detailed guide to your best days and your most challenging days for attracting love, career success, communication, and more.

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Love outlook for the year ahead. Try our Love & Romance Forecast report.

Romantic Compatibility Reports

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romantic compatibility reports, including the Synastry and Love Ties reports.

See also general trends for Libra in 2018.

Libra (Born October 14 to 23) and Libra Ascendant from 20 to 30 degrees Libra:

February 2018 Libra Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

Until February 8th:

The Sun continues to put a spotlight on your solar fourth house. This is a period of recharge, of getting in touch with your innermost feelings, of connecting with your roots, and of spending more time and energy on home and family. Home and family matters capture your attention and are a strong source of pride now. It's a time when worldly matters are not as important to you.

Use this energy to find ways to improve your family relations and your home environment. During this heart-warming cycle, you would do best to allow yourself to explore your inner needs so that you can nurture yourself and others in a healthy, growth-oriented manner, in preparation for more outgoing times to come.

From February 8th forward:

The Sun illuminates your solar fifth house now. After a period of "nesting", you are coming out of your shell, ready to perform and to express yourself creatively. This is a very playful period of the year, when you are inspired creatively and emotionally. After a period of self-protectiveness, you are now more spontaneous and more willing to take risks. You take more pride than usual in your creations, your love affairs, your children, and your hobbies. Pleasure and amusement play an important role in your search for freedom of self-expression now. Show off your best colors!

You want others to take notice, and you are more sensitive to whether people appreciate you. More than any time of the year, this is the cycle in which you focus on having fun, enjoying romance, and expressing yourself creatively. Your hobbies, leisure time, moments spent with children, gaming time, and so forth, all come into focus at this time of year.

This is a cycle in which you find joy in expressing who you are--when your "inner child" comes out to play. This is a time when you are more flirtatious than usual, and when you might take a few risks in life--not only gambling with games but with life itself. You might be a bit of a showman at this time. You are likely feeling good in general, and you tend to spread the joy.

Eclipse

A Lunar Eclipse Occurred on January 31st:

A general rule of thumb regarding eclipses is to avoid major decision-making in the week before and after an eclipse. This is because new information that could change our perspective often is revealed in the week after the eclipse. There is absolutely no need to suspend projects already in progress. Essentially, it's better to take in right now--to observe and get in touch with feelings.

This Lunar Eclipse stimulates your solar tenth house. Surprises surrounding career and reputation matters may be in store. Something that has been "in hiding" or brewing under the surface of things comes to light, or there is a significant fruition or culmination. This could manifest, for example, as a career change or challenge that you didn't expect, a surprise revelation from a coworker or boss, a new promotion or career direction dropped into your lap, and other such possibilities. 

A Solar Eclipse Occurs on February 15th: A general rule of thumb regarding eclipses is to avoid major decision-making in the week before and after an eclipse. This is because new information that could change our perspective often is revealed in the week after the eclipse. There is absolutely no need to suspend projects already in progress. Essentially, it's better to take in right now--to observe and get in touch with feelings. The Solar Eclipse marks a new beginning for you. Letting go of the past is necessary in order to move forward. This eclipse occurs in your solar fifth house, suggesting a new approach to love, children, or creative projects. A new set-up in existing love affairs or a new love affair altogether may be formed in the coming months, as well as a sense of renewal and reinvigoration with regards to your ability to express yourself spontaneously and creatively. This is a phase when you have an increased awareness of your need for fun and leisure activities.

Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort

Until February 3rd: 

Venus continues to transit your solar fourth house now. Domestic relationships and the home environment tend to be especially harmonious and peaceful during this cycle. You may have a desire to decorate your home with better quality items or more attention to aesthetics. An inner sense of peace and security tends to dominate now, or the desire for peace motivates you now. Your affections are strong but you don't wear your heart on your sleeve just now, preferring quiet moments with loved ones.

From February 3rd to 27th: 

Venus warms your solar fifth house. This is an expressive period for the goddess of love! It's natural for you to turn on the charm without even lifting a finger. You are especially attracted to aesthetic forms of recreation. You feel a little more playful now, and love matters tend to be laced with a touch of drama. That shouldn't be a problem--in fact, you kind of like it that way for the time being. More loving and appreciative relationships with your children may also figure now. Your powers of attraction skyrocket during this cycle. Yet, you are not aggressive in your approach to love. Instead, you attract more if you allow yourself to be pursued during this cycle. Creative self-expression of any kind is favored at this time. At this time, you instinctively know how to place yourself in the best light in order to make a good impression on others. Any love affair begun now will be characterized by good cheer, having fun, and a fair share of emotional drama!

From February 27th forward: 

Venus graces your solar sixth house now. Establishing a happy and harmonious work environment through friendly relations with co-workers or tidying up your work area comes into focus now. Romantic and social activities may revolve around your working environment. You are generally well liked and respected socially on the job right now. Some laziness is possible now, as you tend to associate pleasure with work! Perhaps you are socializing more than usual on the job. You have good team spirit during this cycle, and you are more tactful and obliging with your co-workers. You are less inclined to fall in love for the sake of love itself during this cycle. Your tendency is to consider whether it is clever to do so! You're most successful doing tasks that involve cooperation and team harmony. You could find that your talents or skills are especially appreciated. Romantic and social activities may revolve around your working environment.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Until February 12th: 

Mercury continues to transit your solar fourth house. Your thoughts tend to revolve around personal matters, especially family, home, and domestic issues. You enjoy, more than usual, discussions and stories about the past and about family.

You are more rational and objective when it comes to your relationships with those close to you, so it is, in fact, a good time to open up discussions with family. There can be increased activities in and around the home during this cycle. You are not as interested in worldly matters and career as you are in your personal life for the time being.

From February 12th forward: 

Mercury transits your solar fifth house. During this cycle, there is a powerful mental connection with your creative self-expression. You are proud of your ideas, and very good at expressing them to others smoothly now. Your thinking is more creative than usual. You tend to entertain others with your conversation; and your sense of humor (and of mischief!) is especially strong.

Your thoughts turn to children, pleasures, or romance during this expressive cycle. You might enjoy researching speculative ventures now. You especially enjoy games that involve competing with others on a mental level. You have a stronger need than usual for intellectual stimulation. Therefore, your friends and romantic partner are best appreciated now if they are intellectual types. You're more willing to take risks on a mental level now, so take advantage of the increased spontaneity and creativity that comes with this position.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

All month:

Mars continues to energize your solar second house. You tend to put more effort into making money or making your life more comfortable and secure during this cycle. Your strong desire to be financially independent could lead to positive things, such as paying off debts or increased enterprise. The opposite side of the coin is asserting your independence by making impulsive purchases or taking risks with your money. You are more protective of the way you earn or spend money, as well as with the values you live your life by, and if others question you about these things, there could be arguments.

Overview Horoscope:

January and February 2018: The period ahead is excellent for new beginnings on the home and family front or a personal level, dear Libra. It's also quite brilliant for romance, creativity, and hobbies or heartfelt pursuits.

The New Moon on January 16th sets the tone for the second half of January and through the first half of February, and while it doesn't have eclipse status, it's a significant lunation! For you, it's especially potent for matters related to home, family, domestic projects or activities, and your personal life. You're in a great position to improve or bring into reality programs that help you organize your home. There is an unusually strong showing of planets, including heavyweights Saturn and Pluto, in your solar fourth house, suggesting a significant new beginning or emphasis on any (or many) of these themes.

The weeks following this New Moon are excellent for making changes and tweaks to the personal systems in your life, so that home and family life is more fulfilling in the long run. This emphasis occurs in the sign of Capricorn, after all -- a sign that has its eye on what matters in the long term -- and to reap its rewards, you pretty much have to think like a Capricorn when dealing with domestic routines and family affairs. In other words, take on small, realizable goals and work your way forward diligently rather than going big and burning out too soon. Be realistic and be kind to yourself by not borrowing time, money, or energy from your future self!

You're in a particularly good position to feel more confident about your own worth and value, and efforts to ask or work for things you want can be very successful now and going forward. There may be additional resources or money to put into the family and home life now, or efforts to make you and yours feel more secure and safe have payoffs. Renovations on either a physical or emotional plane are in order now. Unrest in a partnership or the unreliability of others in your life may seem to disrupt your plans from time to time during this period. This theme has been with you for years now but is on its way out this year (by March 2019, you'll be putting this behind you for good). Disruptions aside, this is an opportunity to start a new chapter of your life or to reach a critical turning point, particularly in your personal affairs, with family, and in your home life.

Throughout this period (from mid-January through to the end of February), you have the motivation and energy to pour into pet projects, studies, local events and trips, and making connections with others. You're enthusiastic about learning and sharing, and you can feel pleasantly dedicated to a project or venture. This is the kind of stuff that gets you out of bed in the morning!

Increasingly, you're breaking out of your shell and sharing your affections and creations with others during this period, and the Lunar Eclipse on January 31st can be a big push in that direction. This eclipse is the second Full Moon in January (there are none in February) and occurs in your social sector. A Lunar Eclipse happened in the same area of your solar chart in February 2017, and another (the final one) will occur in February 2019. This lunation can bring a friendship issue to a head, particularly if you've let frustrations build within you over relationship troubles. New opportunities to explore and share ideas with others are opening up to you. If a friendship or group affiliation changes or ends, you might find that another door opens rather quickly. It can be a wonderful time for connecting.

The Solar Eclipse on February 15th can clear the path for a new start in a romance or a creative project, and possibly even a new creative field. You are making big decisions about recreation, hobbies, love, and children now and in the coming months. This can be a time for putting your work on display, sharing your creations, and connecting with people you want to spend time with. The 13-17 is a potent period for significant ideas and conversations.

The second half of February plays a little differently. As Venus, Mercury, and the Sun move into your work-and-health sector, you spend more time and energy thinking about, improving, and enjoying your daily routines. Work and services can be in stronger focus, and so can efforts to maintain health and promote wellness. It's a fine time for getting your daily affairs in order, and it can be especially notable for taking more pride in the work you do, as well as increased enjoyment derived from the services you provide. In the last week of February, there can be some added tension due to having too many things going at once. As well, there is the chance of disagreements on the job or about methods, but it's also a good time for working to improve home life and daily routines.

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