Sagittarius Monthly Horoscope – February 2018

Sagittarius (Born November 23 to December 2) AND Sagittarius Ascendant 0 to 10 degrees Sagittarius:

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

Overview.
The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

Until February 18th:

The Sun continues to highlight your solar third house--a time of the year in which you are most likely to be a "busy bee". Communications, short trips, errand-running, and general busy-ness feature now. You could have a finger in many pies, so to speak, as your curiosity is piqued by a larger variety of things than usual. Used well, this could be a period in which you come up with solutions to a number of problems. You are more inclined to take pride in your intellectual accomplishments and/or your ability to socialize and make connections.

From February 18th forward:

With the Sun spotlighting your house of family and home, these areas are your instinctive focus during this period. Your family, home, property concerns, roots, and heritage come into focus and become a source of pride. You are likely quite preoccupied with feelings of security and your inner experiences. This is a time when you send down roots and seek a feeling of belonging. You could be thrust into a position of leadership on the home front.

Ego confrontations with family members are possible now, but the best way to handle this energy is to do your best to strengthen your relationship with your family and your home base. This is a time to do what you can to build trust in your family life and a strong foundation within yourself so that regardless of what you meet in the outside world over the next months, you have a secure place to return to. Besides spending more time tending to domestic affairs, the focus can be on cultivating and nourishing the inner foundations that support you and your growth. This is a time to collect yourself--to fill your well, so to speak.

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 ninth house. Surprises surrounding matters of personal philosophy, faith, travel, and the higher mind 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 circumstance that tests your personal belief system or that requires the need to take a leap of faith, a surprising adventure that takes you beyond your normal routine, a sudden opportunity to travel or for higher learning, the publishing of a project you've been working on, 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 third house, suggesting a new approach to communications projects, learning, or self-expression. A new position in the neighborhood, relocation, or increased interaction with others may be part of the picture in the coming months, as well as a sense of renewal and reinvigoration with regards to the way you handle your daily activities. This is a phase in which you have an increased awareness of your environment, and when you experience increased alertness. It's a good time to take tests, fill out forms, start a new course, write letters, make phone calls, and take care of daily tasks with energy.

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

Until the 10th: 

Venus continues to play in your solar third house during this period, indicating a more light-hearted, curious, and intellectual approach to love and pleasure, as well as a more easygoing communicative style.

During this cycle, you are especially charming in your communications. Your words are soothing, and you tend to use words to smooth over problems that you see around you. You are mostly cheerful in your approach to others, and perhaps somewhat intellectual.

Essentially, you are quite companionable during this cycle. You enjoy talking about what interests you, and you see value in the exchange of ideas. Sometimes this transit brings benefit through siblings, communications, or short trips. Good companionship is as equally important as romance to you during this cycle.

You prefer an intellectual, communicative, and witty partner just now, and your powers of attraction increase through expressing these types of qualities. You are most attracted to wit, cheerfulness, and verbal rapport, and you are especially good at mediating conflicts now. If you were to begin a romance or friendship during this cycle, it would likely be quite light-hearted.

From February 10th forward: 

Venus warms your solar fourth house now. During this cycle, you are especially fond of the life of the home and family. You are more receptive and gentle on a romantic level, and tend to be sentimental or nostalgic.

You may particularly value the aesthetics in and around your home during this period. If things are out of whack on the home front, you will do whatever you can to create a peaceful and stable atmosphere.

In relationships, loyalty and sensitivity are more important to you than typically. You might focus on ways to earn money in or from your home. This is a calming influence--a time when simple pleasures most appeal.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Until the 18th:

Mercury continues to move through your solar third house. Mercury feels right at home in the third house. Your mind is especially inquisitive during this cycle, when learning, short trips, and other forms of communication and making connections, appeal strongly. Some are fidgety or nervous during this cycle, perhaps due to increased errand-running, phone calls, or information overload. Others enjoy the challenge of tackling a variety of subjects.

As well, talking, writing, and studying can be good ways to handle stress. It's a great time to pick up information from your environment and the people in it. Your mind is often distracted, particularly when required to stick to routine, so this is not the best transit for focusing on one task or project. You might spend a lot of time in your car making short frequent trips, running errands, communicating with siblings and neighbors, and visiting friends and relatives.

From February 18th forward: 

Mercury moves through your solar fourth house. This is a time during which you can enjoy increased powers of concentration. You may require solitude in order to get mental work done during this cycle. Your memory is more retentive than usual, and your thoughts often turn to personal matters, family, and loved ones. You might particularly enjoy discussions about your early life, the past, or family matters during this cycle. In fact, it's a great time to open up conversations with loved ones, as you are more rational when it comes to personal matters now.

Your mind often wanders to domestic concerns, and issues surrounding your home, family, and personal past. On the other hand, this transit sometimes indicates an especially busy, and perhaps hectic, period on the domestic scene. For example, you might take home work or find that people drop by your home often during this cycle.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

All month:

Mars continues to activate your solar first house, supplying you with added energy to apply towards personal goals, and a more assertive and direct approach to the world in general.

This is an excellent period for physical training and exercise of any kind. The desire to be self-sufficient and independent is especially strong now. You are far less tolerant of being restricted by or dependent on others, and this is a good time to identify your personal strengths and take positive action to rectify situations that may have previously felt frustrating or repressive.

You might be especially attracted to personal challenges, and seeing just how far you can push. However, be careful not to push yourself (and others) too far.

Overview Horoscope:

January & February 2018: The New Moon on January 16th is a powerful one for matters related to money, resources, talents, comfort, and security, dear Sagittarius, and its themes set the tone for mid-January to mid-February.

There is an unusually strong showing of planets, including heavyweights Saturn and Pluto, in the second house of your solar chart, suggesting a significant new beginning or emphasis on any (or many) of the themes mentioned above. The weeks following are important for making changes and tweaks to your life so that goals related to finances, business, security, and comfort are more realizable and 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 regarding money matters right now. This also applies to developing a stronger sense of self-worth and value as you gain a better understanding of your capabilities as well as what you already have in terms of resources, material and otherwise, including natural talents.

You have fantastic support for your efforts from your intuition or from behind the scenes. You're learning what and who you genuinely value from the inside out, and while this is a theme that will play out for many months to come, you're in the thick of it now, and it's likely to alter your whole approach to money and possessions for the better. Regarding your money, talents, and valuables, you’re in the position to better manage or work towards reaching your goals. For some, this can be a time for discovering old resources or ideas that benefit you in the present. Dusting off and renewing an old project or hobby can be profitable and satisfying. Income may get a boost from imaginative undertakings, psychic or helping/healing professions, or other work behind the scenes. Seek opportunities to turn around a difficult financial situation if this is a problem, as you have all the power to overcome challenges now. For some of you, this is a wonderful time for beginning a new business or project, taking action on a money-making idea, opening a savings account, or creating a budget — anything that helps you build up, manage, or take charge of your resources. It’s a time for looking at your talents and resources differently and taking steps towards using these things to your advantage.

For many years now, when planets move through your resources sector, they eventually clash with Uranus in your solar fifth house, as they do now, and you may be battling an urge to take risks or throw away solid opportunities in favor of leisure, romance, or pleasure. This theme is on its way out and will be completely behind you in March 2019, by the way, but do watch for your inner rebel now!

First Vesta moves into your sign on January 15th, and then Mars on January 26th, putting you in a fabulous position to go after what -- and who -- you want with confidence and vigor. Of course, whenever Mars transits your sign, there is the danger of being too aggressive or impatient, but with those inclinations tamed, you can go far. Vesta's concurrent transit of Sagittarius helps as it tends to bring more focus, dedication, and concentration. It's a beautiful period for pouring concentrated energy into a special endeavor.

You also have a growing focus on socializing, connecting, learning, and sharing in your life from January 17-19 forward, and this helps bring a little more balance to your world. There's more movement and general "busy-ness" in your solar chart as January progresses, and it feels right. Others are hanging on your words, turning to you for advice, and enjoying your company.

The Lunar Eclipse on January 31st serves as a potent reminder of your need to feed your spirit. This eclipse is the second Full Moon in January (there are none in February) and occurs in your adventure 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 may bring a communication, learning, or transportation matter to a head. You might be in the position to announce a project launch, come to a turning point in a course or educational path, or experience a sudden desire to advance your education. Transportation news or problems can be part of the picture. This eclipse can be a call to action as you've been spending so much time focusing on what's in front of you that you may have neglected your more spiritual needs or the need to live life more meaningfully. It's an critical epiphany moment, particularly as a Solar Eclipse will occur just two weeks later, prompting a more involving daily routine.

The Solar Eclipse on February 15th can spur a decision to put an end to a particular mental pursuit or project in order to begin something new, or it could motivate you to push a project forward. You might find new channels or platforms for self-expression, and these can be more creative, and, ultimately, more fulfilling. There may be new ways of getting around or connecting that open doors for you. This eclipse affects you for months ahead and brings new and improved energy for learning and studying.

Venus, Mercury, and the Sun move into the home and family sector of your solar chart on February 10th, 17th, and 18th, however, and the second half of February brings increased focus on support, comfort, security, and home life. This drive is essential for you now, even if it sometimes seems to clash with your desire to get up and go, do new things, and act independently and courageously. Do your best to take care of both your need to initiate and to rest.

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Sagittarius (Born December 3 to 12) and Sagittarius Ascendant from 10 to 20 degrees Sagittarius:

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

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

All month:

The Sun is illuminating your communications sector now, suggesting "busy-ness" and movement. You are exploring and searching, making connections, and paying more attention to your immediate environment. Social interaction is in emphasis during this period, and is, for the most part, light-hearted.

Give other people a little extra time and attention, notice their efforts on your behalf, and strengthen your connections. You are more curious and alert than usual, and you could be quite busy with errands, paperwork, phone calls, and light socializing. Much energy is expended in understanding and adapting to your immediate environment. Siblings, neighbors, close relatives, friends, and co-workers may play a more important role than usual in your life during this cycle.

You are more interested in exploring your own neighborhood than you are of something entirely new. This is not a time of big adventure-seeking! Rather, it's a time of little adventures close to home.

Neither is this a time when you are especially focused. In fact, you could have a finger in many pies right now. You are especially resourceful, and you could find yourself enjoying (or seeking) attention for your intellectual know-how. The ability to express and communicate your ideas is extremely important to you at this time. You are eager to investigate new things, whether scientific or technical.

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 ninth house. Surprises surrounding matters of personal philosophy, faith, travel, and the higher mind 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 circumstance that tests your personal belief system or that requires the need to take a leap of faith, a surprising adventure that takes you beyond your normal routine, a sudden opportunity to travel or for higher learning, the publishing of a project you've been working on, 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 third house, suggesting a new approach to communications projects, learning, or self-expression. A new position in the neighborhood, relocation, or increased interaction with others may be part of the picture in the coming months, as well as a sense of renewal and reinvigoration with regards to the way you handle your daily activities. This is a phase in which you have an increased awareness of your environment, and when you experience increased alertness. It's a good time to take tests, fill out forms, start a new course, write letters, make phone calls, and take care of daily tasks with energy.

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

Until the 19th: 

Venus continues to play in your solar third house during this period, indicating a more light-hearted, curious, and intellectual approach to love and pleasure, as well as a more easygoing communicative style.

During this cycle, you are especially charming in your communications. Your words are soothing, and you tend to use words to smooth over problems that you see around you. You are mostly cheerful in your approach to others, and perhaps somewhat intellectual.

Essentially, you are quite companionable during this cycle. You enjoy talking about what interests you, and you see value in the exchange of ideas. Sometimes this transit brings benefit through siblings, communications, or short trips. Good companionship is as equally important as romance to you during this cycle.

You prefer an intellectual, communicative, and witty partner just now, and your powers of attraction increase through expressing these types of qualities. You are most attracted to wit, cheerfulness, and verbal rapport, and you are especially good at mediating conflicts now. If you were to begin a romance or friendship during this cycle, it would likely be quite light-hearted.

From February 19th forward: 

Venus warms your solar fourth house now. During this cycle, you are especially fond of the life of the home and family. You are more receptive and gentle on a romantic level, and tend to be sentimental or nostalgic.

You may particularly value the aesthetics in and around your home during this period. If things are out of whack on the home front, you will do whatever you can to create a peaceful and stable atmosphere.

In relationships, loyalty and sensitivity are more important to you than typically. You might focus on ways to earn money in or from your home. This is a calming influence--a time when simple pleasures most appeal.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Until February 7th: 

Mercury continues to transit your solar second house. You might play with various ways to increase personal funds, resulting in more than one avenue for monetary gain. Avoid letting undue pressure from others push you into signing important papers that may create a serious financial commitment. Shopping when experiencing nervous tension should also be avoided. Your mind is always active with new ideas for an increase of income during this cycle. Brothers or sisters, or communications, may be a source of financial or material gain or loss now.

From February 7th to 23rd: 

Mercury is right at home in the third house and offers a natural curiosity, facility with words, and the ability to multi-task successfully. More time spent on the phone, writing emails, in the car making short frequent trips, chatting, running errands, communicating with neighbors and siblings, visiting friends and relatives, and doing paperwork is likely now. There can also be a tendency to fuss over insignificant matters now, however.

Also, "information overload" is also a possibility. This may be a busy time with neighbors, classmates, siblings, and community affairs. Your interests are especially varied now and perhaps scattered. It's an ideal time to pick up information from your environment and the people in it, as your tendency is toward a certain level of intellectual detachment just now. Your mind is often distracted, particularly when circumstances call for you to stick to the routine, so this is not the best transit for focusing on one task or project.

Your mind is especially inquisitive during this cycle, when learning, short trips, and other forms of communication and making connections, appeal strongly. Some are fidgety or nervous during this cycle, perhaps due to increased errand-running, phone calls, and the like. Others enjoy the challenge of tackling a variety of subjects. As well, talking, writing, and studying can be good ways to handle stress.

From February 23rd forward: 

Mercury moves through your solar fourth house. This is a time during which you can enjoy increased powers of concentration. You may require solitude in order to get mental work done during this cycle. Your memory is more retentive than usual, and your thoughts often turn to personal matters, family, and loved ones. You might particularly enjoy discussions about your early life, the past, or family matters during this cycle. In fact, it's a great time to open up conversations with loved ones, as you are more rational when it comes to personal matters now.

Your mind often wanders to domestic concerns, and issues surrounding your home, family, and personal past. On the other hand, this transit sometimes indicates an especially busy, and perhaps hectic, period on the domestic scene. For example, you might take home work or find that people drop by your home often during this cycle.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

Until February 12th:

Mars continues to energize your solar twelfth house now. While Mars occupies the twelfth house, asserting yourself in a direct and straightforward manner can be difficult. This is largely due to a feeling of not being in touch with what it is you want or desire just for the time being as you reassess your goals and needs.

This lack of direction and self-knowledge should prompt you to look within to learn about your desires. It is likely that you will be much clearer when Mars reaches your first house. For the time being, take some time for rest and give your ego a break.

From February 12th forward:

You are able to stand your ground and assert yourself more than usual during this transit of Mars through your solar first house. You have energy at your disposal to move your plans forward, and you are more enterprising. You want to leave your mark on the world in some way--however big or small--and you are more able to make an impression than usual. If circumstances are such, you are able to easily fight back. In fact, you may be somewhat combative under this influence, and you may have a short temper.

Avoid being pushy. Take charge of your life, but don't bulldoze over others in the process! This is an excellent transit for assertiveness and physical vitality. Love affairs may also be stepped up during this period. On the rare occasion when an accident occurs, it is more likely to involve the head or face.

Overview Horoscope:

January & February 2018: The New Moon on January 16th is a powerful one for matters related to money, resources, talents, comfort, and security, dear Sagittarius, and its themes set the tone for mid-January to mid-February.

There is an unusually strong showing of planets, including heavyweights Saturn and Pluto, in the second house of your solar chart, suggesting a significant new beginning or emphasis on any (or many) of the themes mentioned above. The weeks following are important for making changes and tweaks to your life so that goals related to finances, business, security, and comfort are more realizable and 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 regarding money matters right now. This also applies to developing a stronger sense of self-worth and value as you gain a better understanding of your capabilities as well as what you already have in terms of resources, material and otherwise, including natural talents.

You have fantastic support for your efforts from your intuition or from behind the scenes. You're learning what and who you genuinely value from the inside out, and while this is a theme that will play out for many months to come, you're in the thick of it now, and it's likely to alter your whole approach to money and possessions for the better. Regarding your money, talents, and valuables, you’re in the position to better manage or work towards reaching your goals. For some, this can be a time for discovering old resources or ideas that benefit you in the present. Dusting off and renewing an old project or hobby can be profitable and satisfying. Income may get a boost from imaginative undertakings, psychic or helping/healing professions, or other work behind the scenes. Seek opportunities to turn around a difficult financial situation if this is a problem, as you have all the power to overcome challenges now. For some of you, this is a wonderful time for beginning a new business or project, taking action on a money-making idea, opening a savings account, or creating a budget — anything that helps you build up, manage, or take charge of your resources. It’s a time for looking at your talents and resources differently and taking steps towards using these things to your advantage.

For many years now, when planets move through your resources sector, they eventually clash with Uranus in your solar fifth house, as they do now, and you may be battling an urge to take risks or throw away solid opportunities in favor of leisure, romance, or pleasure. This theme is on its way out and will be completely behind you in March 2019, by the way, but do watch for your inner rebel now!

First Vesta moves into your sign on January 15th, and then Mars on January 26th, putting you in a fabulous position to go after what -- and who -- you want with confidence and vigor. Of course, whenever Mars transits your sign, there is the danger of being too aggressive or impatient, but with those inclinations tamed, you can go far. Vesta's concurrent transit of Sagittarius helps as it tends to bring more focus, dedication, and concentration. It's a beautiful period for pouring concentrated energy into a special endeavor.

You also have a growing focus on socializing, connecting, learning, and sharing in your life from January 17-19 forward, and this helps bring a little more balance to your world. There's more movement and general "busy-ness" in your solar chart as January progresses, and it feels right. Others are hanging on your words, turning to you for advice, and enjoying your company.

The Lunar Eclipse on January 31st serves as a potent reminder of your need to feed your spirit. This eclipse is the second Full Moon in January (there are none in February) and occurs in your adventure 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 may bring a communication, learning, or transportation matter to a head. You might be in the position to announce a project launch, come to a turning point in a course or educational path, or experience a sudden desire to advance your education. Transportation news or problems can be part of the picture. This eclipse can be a call to action as you've been spending so much time focusing on what's in front of you that you may have neglected your more spiritual needs or the need to live life more meaningfully. It's an critical epiphany moment, particularly as a Solar Eclipse will occur just two weeks later, prompting a more involving daily routine.

The Solar Eclipse on February 15th can spur a decision to put an end to a particular mental pursuit or project in order to begin something new, or it could motivate you to push a project forward. You might find new channels or platforms for self-expression, and these can be more creative, and, ultimately, more fulfilling. There may be new ways of getting around or connecting that open doors for you. This eclipse affects you for months ahead and brings new and improved energy for learning and studying.

Venus, Mercury, and the Sun move into the home and family sector of your solar chart on February 10th, 17th, and 18th, however, and the second half of February brings increased focus on support, comfort, security, and home life. This drive is essential for you now, even if it sometimes seems to clash with your desire to get up and go, do new things, and act independently and courageously. Do your best to take care of both your need to initiate and to rest.

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Sagittarius (Born December 13 to 21) and Sagittarius Ascendant from 20 to 30 degrees Sagittarius:

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

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

Until February 8th:

The Sun continues to transit your solar second house. This is the most "financial" period of the year for you. You might have a more materialistic view of life for the time being, or you have an increased interest in your own possessions, during this cycle. You are more attracted to objects and possessions that give you a sense of comfort, status, or luxury now.

You probably should be on the lookout for a tendency to create your own financial stress due to extravagant spending habits. At this point in the year, you are unlikely to take many risks, however, and you can be quite resistant to change. This is a time when "comfort zones" are more important to you than usual--you value the familiar.

From February 8th forward:

The Sun is illuminating your communications sector now, suggesting "busy-ness" and movement. You are exploring and searching, making connections, and paying more attention to your immediate environment. Social interaction is in emphasis during this period, and is, for the most part, light-hearted.

Give other people a little extra time and attention, notice their efforts on your behalf, and strengthen your connections. You are more curious and alert than usual, and you could be quite busy with errands, paperwork, phone calls, and light socializing. Much energy is expended in understanding and adapting to your immediate environment. Siblings, neighbors, close relatives, friends, and co-workers may play a more important role than usual in your life during this cycle.

You are more interested in exploring your own neighborhood than you are of something entirely new. This is not a time of big adventure-seeking! Rather, it's a time of little adventures close to home.

Neither is this a time when you are especially focused. In fact, you could have a finger in many pies right now. You are especially resourceful, and you could find yourself enjoying (or seeking) attention for your intellectual know-how. The ability to express and communicate your ideas is extremely important to you at this time. You are eager to investigate new things, whether scientific or technical.

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 eighth house. Surprises surrounding intimate matters, shared finances and resources, or financial support 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 as, for example, the need to make a financial settlement or large payment, the paying off of a loan, the loss of financial support, a change in your spouse's status (or ex-spouse's status if child support or alimony is given), a circumstance that calls for you to support someone, and other such possibilities. Do your best to avoid letting emotions overrule good judgment when it comes to spending or financial matters.

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 third house, suggesting a new approach to communications projects, learning, or self-expression. A new position in the neighborhood, relocation, or increased interaction with others may be part of the picture in the coming months, as well as a sense of renewal and reinvigoration with regards to the way you handle your daily activities. This is a phase in which you have an increased awareness of your environment, and when you experience increased alertness. It's a good time to take tests, fill out forms, start a new course, write letters, make phone calls, and take care of daily tasks with energy.

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

Until February 3rd: 

Venus continues to grace your solar second house during this period. You might receive gifts or bonuses now, or you find much comfort in what you already own and have. You may be a little extravagant with money for the time being, as your desire for luxury and comfort items is increased now, and this is something to watch for. When it comes to love, you value those who make you feel comfortable and secure.

From February 3rd to 27th: 

With Venus moving through your solar third house during this period, you are mostly cheerful in your approach to others, and perhaps somewhat intellectual, during this transit. Essentially, you are quite companionable now. You enjoy talking about what interests you, and you find great value in the exchange of ideas. Sometimes this transit brings benefit through siblings, communications, or short trips. During this period, you are most attracted to wit, cheerfulness, and verbal rapport. You are especially good at mediating conflicts. Smoothing over differences using your diplomacy skills figures now.

From February 27th forward: 

Venus warms your solar fourth house now. During this cycle, you are especially fond of the life of the home and family. You are more receptive and gentle on a romantic level, and tend to be sentimental or nostalgic.

You may particularly value the aesthetics in and around your home during this period. If things are out of whack on the home front, you will do whatever you can to create a peaceful and stable atmosphere.

In relationships, loyalty and sensitivity are more important to you than typically. You might focus on ways to earn money in or from your home. This is a calming influence--a time when simple pleasures most appeal.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Until February 12th: 

Mercury continues to transit your solar second house. You might play with various ways to increase personal funds, resulting in more than one avenue for monetary gain. Avoid letting undue pressure from others push you into signing important papers that may create a serious financial commitment. Shopping when experiencing nervous tension should also be avoided. Your mind is always active with new ideas for an increase of income during this cycle. Brothers or sisters, or communications, may be a source of financial or material gain or loss now.

From February 12th forward: 

Mercury is right at home in the third house and offers a natural curiosity, facility with words, and the ability to multi-task successfully. More time spent on the phone, writing emails, in the car making short frequent trips, chatting, running errands, communicating with neighbors and siblings, visiting friends and relatives, and doing paperwork is likely now. There can also be a tendency to fuss over insignificant matters now, however.

Also, "information overload" is also a possibility. This may be a busy time with neighbors, classmates, siblings, and community affairs. Your interests are especially varied now and perhaps scattered. It's an ideal time to pick up information from your environment and the people in it, as your tendency is toward a certain level of intellectual detachment just now. Your mind is often distracted, particularly when circumstances call for you to stick to the routine, so this is not the best transit for focusing on one task or project.

Your mind is especially inquisitive during this cycle, when learning, short trips, and other forms of communication and making connections, appeal strongly. Some are fidgety or nervous during this cycle, perhaps due to increased errand-running, phone calls, and the like. Others enjoy the challenge of tackling a variety of subjects. As well, talking, writing, and studying can be good ways to handle stress.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

All month:

Mars continues to energize your solar twelfth house now. While Mars occupies the twelfth house, asserting yourself in a direct and straightforward manner can be difficult. This is largely due to a feeling of not being in touch with what it is you want or desire just for the time being as you reassess your goals and needs.

This lack of direction and self-knowledge should prompt you to look within to learn about your desires. It is likely that you will be much clearer when Mars reaches your first house. For the time being, take some time for rest and give your ego a break.

Overview Horoscope:

January & February 2018: The New Moon on January 16th is a powerful one for matters related to money, resources, talents, comfort, and security, dear Sagittarius, and its themes set the tone for mid-January to mid-February.

There is an unusually strong showing of planets, including heavyweights Saturn and Pluto, in the second house of your solar chart, suggesting a significant new beginning or emphasis on any (or many) of the themes mentioned above. The weeks following are important for making changes and tweaks to your life so that goals related to finances, business, security, and comfort are more realizable and 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 regarding money matters right now. This also applies to developing a stronger sense of self-worth and value as you gain a better understanding of your capabilities as well as what you already have in terms of resources, material and otherwise, including natural talents.

You have fantastic support for your efforts from your intuition or from behind the scenes. You're learning what and who you genuinely value from the inside out, and while this is a theme that will play out for many months to come, you're in the thick of it now, and it's likely to alter your whole approach to money and possessions for the better. Regarding your money, talents, and valuables, you’re in the position to better manage or work towards reaching your goals. For some, this can be a time for discovering old resources or ideas that benefit you in the present. Dusting off and renewing an old project or hobby can be profitable and satisfying. Income may get a boost from imaginative undertakings, psychic or helping/healing professions, or other work behind the scenes. Seek opportunities to turn around a difficult financial situation if this is a problem, as you have all the power to overcome challenges now. For some of you, this is a wonderful time for beginning a new business or project, taking action on a money-making idea, opening a savings account, or creating a budget — anything that helps you build up, manage, or take charge of your resources. It’s a time for looking at your talents and resources differently and taking steps towards using these things to your advantage.

For many years now, when planets move through your resources sector, they eventually clash with Uranus in your solar fifth house, as they do now, and you may be battling an urge to take risks or throw away solid opportunities in favor of leisure, romance, or pleasure. This theme is on its way out and will be completely behind you in March 2019, by the way, but do watch for your inner rebel now!

First Vesta moves into your sign on January 15th, and then Mars on January 26th, putting you in a fabulous position to go after what -- and who -- you want with confidence and vigor. Of course, whenever Mars transits your sign, there is the danger of being too aggressive or impatient, but with those inclinations tamed, you can go far. Vesta's concurrent transit of Sagittarius helps as it tends to bring more focus, dedication, and concentration. It's a beautiful period for pouring concentrated energy into a special endeavor.

You also have a growing focus on socializing, connecting, learning, and sharing in your life from January 17-19 forward, and this helps bring a little more balance to your world. There's more movement and general "busy-ness" in your solar chart as January progresses, and it feels right. Others are hanging on your words, turning to you for advice, and enjoying your company.

The Lunar Eclipse on January 31st serves as a potent reminder of your need to feed your spirit. This eclipse is the second Full Moon in January (there are none in February) and occurs in your adventure 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 may bring a communication, learning, or transportation matter to a head. You might be in the position to announce a project launch, come to a turning point in a course or educational path, or experience a sudden desire to advance your education. Transportation news or problems can be part of the picture. This eclipse can be a call to action as you've been spending so much time focusing on what's in front of you that you may have neglected your more spiritual needs or the need to live life more meaningfully. It's an critical epiphany moment, particularly as a Solar Eclipse will occur just two weeks later, prompting a more involving daily routine.

The Solar Eclipse on February 15th can spur a decision to put an end to a particular mental pursuit or project in order to begin something new, or it could motivate you to push a project forward. You might find new channels or platforms for self-expression, and these can be more creative, and, ultimately, more fulfilling. There may be new ways of getting around or connecting that open doors for you. This eclipse affects you for months ahead and brings new and improved energy for learning and studying.

Venus, Mercury, and the Sun move into the home and family sector of your solar chart on February 10th, 17th, and 18th, however, and the second half of February brings increased focus on support, comfort, security, and home life. This drive is essential for you now, even if it sometimes seems to clash with your desire to get up and go, do new things, and act independently and courageously. Do your best to take care of both your need to initiate and to rest.

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