This Month in Astrology – February 2017

Lively energy is with you this month, dear Aries, and is particularly interesting for your love relationships and friendships. Mars in your sign all month long is energizing - you're ready to take on a challenge, and you're interested in innovating, being the first, and taking the lead. Venus in your sign attracts rather than pursues, so you have both yin and yang energies going for you now. Life is exciting!

In many ways, you're making up for lost time in February. While your love life has been complicated recently, and others may have even undervalued your worth, you are now strutting your stuff. Incredibly magnetic, the world is appreciating your unique and straightforward style. The creative and dynamic energy around you is hard to resist or ignore. You have a whole new and credible vision of what you'd like to accomplish. Friends delight. 

Jupiter begins a four-month retrograde period on the 6th. This annual event often affects your travel, legal, and educational plans, and this year, also your partnerships and negotiations. This is a time for taking a more realistic look at current projects and for developing these rather than taking on more. A partnership or friendship may need a little breathing room and the chance to unfold naturally. Jupiter retrograde and direct periods honor the natural ebb and flow of things - there are times to push forward and times to slow down and review. If you've been going hard on supporting others and now need some independence, consider gentle ways of getting to a good balance. Do recognize that you need others more than usual at this point in your life.

Eclipses this month help you complete unfinished business that's health or work related, and awaken your need for friends, community, and fresh dreams to believe in. The Lunar Eclipse on the 10th can bring a revelation about romance, children, or creative endeavors.

In the first three weeks of the month in particular, you are in an excellent position for collaboration. This is a powerful time for learning and sharing ideas as well. There is incredible support from friends or divine energy that supports moving your personal plans and dream projects forward.

Later in the month, you're moving into a period of review and reflection. Venus in your sign appears to slow down as it heads towards a retrograde starting in March, and the Sun and Mercury move into your privacy sector. Even so, you are highly stimulated to assert your independence and push personal plans forward. Watch that you don't act out in ways that jeopardize an important partnership or relationship on the 25-27. 

There is a bigger focus on career and responsibilities this month, dear Taurus, but a lot is going on behind the scenes in your life with both Venus and Mars steaming up your privacy sector. You may be working on a project on your own or enjoying privacy in your love life. Support for your career, or a whole new vision of where you want your professional life to go, comes now. Career matters can be especially fruitful in February, particularly in the first three weeks of the month. A new opportunity might present itself on the lines of work or career, or a project opens up and shows signs of moving forward. Professional charisma runs high, but try to avoid situations that could lead to gossip.

Jupiter turns retrograde on the 6th, however, and this points to some natural waning of misplaced enthusiasm. Until June, Jupiter is retrograde in your work and health sector, and this can tame your enthusiasm just enough that you see these things more realistically. Try not to take on more projects now, and instead focus on what you've already begun. Edit, refine, and improve your work projects and self-care endeavors rather than taking on more. In truth, you have tremendous cosmic support for doing so this month, particularly around the 9-16 and 20-21. Ideas and methods for work, business, and finances are abundant. You are equipped to solve problems, and new insight into old work or health predicaments can come to you now, whether through your ideas or others, especially superiors. 

A Lunar Eclipse on the 10th reminds you of the need to pay more attention to your home and family life. If you've been spending too much time on your obligations to the outside world, this is a period for bringing things back into balance. 

Your ruler, Venus, appears to move slowly and is tucked away in your privacy sector all month, and this is a signal for you to begin slowing down. Take opportunities to rest and relax. Think about new ways to approach your life and pursue your goals. You're getting closer to a critical period for review and reflection. Take your time when making the bigger decisions.

From the 18th, you'll be considerably less focused on career and more interested in fulfilling goals that relate to your sense of community and personal happiness. Friendships can be in stronger focus now. A Solar Eclipse on the 26th brings a new beginning of sorts to your social life. The need to collaborate with others becomes evident. The last few days of February can be temperamental. While your work or routines can bring you a lot of joy, and you always seem to want to do more and more, circumstances can force some rest or down time for you now. An unforeseen problem might arise, although it’s likely to do with matters that you’ve left unresolved or open. Consider consequences, but if you need to break out of a bad habit or a frustrating circumstance, this can be the helpful push you need. 

You can find many reasons to feel encouraged and positive about the direction of your life this month, dear Gemini. Very warm and positive energy is with you for sharing viewpoints, spending time with others, creative expression, and learning. Think non-routine for best results. The ordinary simply will not do! You need to feel inspired, and the good news is that you're likely to get what you wish for. For some, there may even be a romantic or especially fun connection to someone far away. You have a lot of energy to pour into friendships, group projects, or goals this month, and these areas of life can be particularly dynamic. Personal charisma and creativity in group settings are potent. There can be dating opportunities through friends and groups. 

Jupiter begins its four-month retrograde this month, prompting a period of review and realigning your thinking and your plans, particularly along the lines of partnerships, creative projects, romance, entertainment, and children. Waning enthusiasm is possible. Some tweaking and a different perspective on these matters are in order. Take the time to catch your breath if you've been moving too quickly. There is no need to put things on hold, but some level of de-emphasis of your pursuit of pleasures and entertainment can be practical now. Romantic prospects are still very good, and they're very likely to involve networking, friends, teams, associates, and groups. Travel with or because of friends is possible for some of you.

You are seeking out intellectual stimulation this month, and you're very willing to see the big picture rather than focus on little problems. Of course, if this is taken too far, you'll fall behind on practical details. The Lunar Eclipse on the 10th calls your attention to communications, schooling, means of transportation, mobility, neighbors, or siblings, however. Take care of your daily affairs so that you can free yourself up to satisfy your yen for adventure.

A flurry of activity in the last week of the month surrounds your career. You are required to keep on your toes, and you are in high demand, which is a good thing, but exhausting at times. Collaborating might be an option that frees up your time and energy for other endeavors, even if you've been enjoying going it solo. This is a time for thinking in big terms, but it's also important to consider your abilities and resources before taking on too much. The Solar Eclipse occurring on the 26th can clear the slate for new beginnings on a career level. In the coming weeks, decisions about the direction of your career are likely to be finalized.

Surprising events might surround a friend or group association in the last couple of days of February. With friends, there can be some blurry boundaries, and you may need to release your grip on someone so that you can get to the truth about your connection.

February is excellent for getting in touch with your innermost desires, dear Cancer. It's also strong for taking the time to plan and strategize rather than charge ahead, although this can change by the last week of the month. You are a student of human nature this month, including your own. You have little interest in superficial things and relationships. Your strong connection to family or an intimate relationship is prominent now. There can be restored faith and optimism in the important people in your emotional life. 

However, while your private life is active, professionally speaking, you're enjoying an invigorating and creative peak. Your charisma is brilliant this month, and you might discover opportunities to meet someone special through business or career-related venues. This a strong period for getting noticed for your performance in a most positive way. 

Jupiter has been bringing an exceptionally positive vibe to your domestic projects and home life recently and will continue to do so until October. This month, it begins its four-month retrograde cycle, signaling the need to reassess matters, slow down if you've been biting off more than you can chew, and perhaps make some refinements and tweaks to your plans. Any slowdowns encountered now offer you the chance to look at your plans from a different perspective so that you can move forward with them with more confidence at a later date. Excesses in your domestic life should be recognized and cut down.

Events and circumstances around the 10th can demand a change in your spending habits and budget. You are receiving a cosmic push to make necessary financial changes in your life. Get organized as much as possible now. If you've been underutilizing a particular resource or asset, and this can include a talent, then you'll see this clearly now.

There can be excellent opportunities to open up communications about deeper needs and desires this month. Intimate relationships can thrive.

From the 18th, you'll be spending less time reflecting and ruminating and more time living spiritedly. As the days of the month advance, you feel more outgoing and perhaps even a little adventurous. There can be quite a bit of pressure on you (some of it self-imposed) to perform, advance, and push your career or duties, yet a powerful desire to stick close to home and family. Something has to give, so aim to know your reasonable limits. Relationships can be demanding and draining, and this needs to change for you to live your life more authentically. The desire to break free from situations that restrict or limit you is strong, and this can be positive if it gives you the courage to make long overdue changes. Watch carefully, however, for a tendency to push your limits with bosses, parents, or teachers now.

The Solar Eclipse on the 26th helps clear the path to new beginnings related to publishing, sharing, traveling, and learning. If you've been holding back from extracurricular activities for whatever reason, this is a time for making plans to pursue your interests boldly. 

February stirs up the need for significant developments in your life, dear Leo. A Solar Eclipse awakens a desire to start fresh and embrace a new and improved lifestyle, and a Lunar Eclipse activates an urge to change your personal image in a manner that reflects the inner changes that have been in the works for the past six months. Partnerships are in sharp focus this month and are particularly supportive and spirited. February is a strong month for socializing, connecting, and enjoying the people in your life. Openness and generosity are the keys to success right now and can lead to new levels of understanding, or simply generate a good feeling of growth, in your relationships. Be sure to reach out and move a little out of your comfort zone for best results. This comes easily with both Venus and Mars in your adventure sector. 

Jupiter begins a four-month retrograde period, and while there continues to be warm energy for learning, studies, communications, creative projects, and transportation in your life, some de-emphasis, review, or toning down in these areas is appropriate and beneficial now. Most important is to avoid taking on more interests and projects. It's best to focus on enjoying and developing what you already have in place. 

A Lunar Eclipse occurs in your sign on the 10th, giving you a cosmic push to change your image or redefine your personality. Your emotions are on your sleeve as you embark upon a journey, lasting for two more years, in which you explore your needs for both autonomy and companionship.

Adventures, however big or small, feed your soul and inspire you this month - you need to explore the world around you. Some of you could meet exciting people or love interests through travel or studies. This is also an excellent period for talking things through with others. Negotiations and agreements are necessary and beneficial now.

From the 18th, you're digging deeper and looking within yourself or to a significant other for sustenance. This is an excellent time for teaming up with someone to pursue your goals. Joint ventures can thrive now. The Solar Eclipse on the 26th can force a financial or support issue. The weeks ahead are favorable for getting a handle on shared resources, dealing with complex dependencies, and growing an intimate relationship. 

With Mars in your solar ninth house connecting with the Jupiter-Uranus opposition in the last few days of February, you would be wise to watch for hasty statements and actions. Try to keep your cool, unless, of course, you need the extra courage to express what you've wanted to express for some time. You have a strong desire to speak, know, and share your personal truths. An impulse to explore, discover, and learn can come on now. While new interests and experiences can be exciting and attractive, avoid throwing out old ones or making sweeping decisions based entirely on them. Consider ways to let go of obsessive or overdone needs to control, micromanage, and oversee work and health endeavors while still giving them their due attention. 

The month ahead is excellent for work, health, research, and intimate relationships, dear Virgo. You are sharper, more directed, and focused than usual. Mind you, any suspicions that you may be a workaholic will probably be confirmed this month! You are making a serious dent in your "to do" list. On a personal level as well, you quite naturally deemphasize those connections and pursuits that are superficial. You mean business! Fortunately, you have plenty of cosmic support for your efforts, as long as you pay attention to the message of the Lunar Eclipse on the 10th - you need to make time for spiritual and emotional renewal as well.

Jupiter begins its four-month retrograde, prompting a need to reassess some of your projects or to focus on developing existing projects rather than taking on new ones. You might experience what seem like slowdowns or waning enthusiasm in the areas of finances, business, or home life. However, as you adjust to the retrograde period, you'll recognize that this is a strong period for reassessing these matters more realistically, for easing up on spending, and for more realistically considering how much time and energy you have for your projects and domestic life. This is about restoring balance in your life, and other influences in February reinforce this theme as well. 

A relationship can be pleasantly surprising or open this month with Venus and Mars in your solar eighth house animating your private world. If not a relationship, you may be awakening to buried desires now. You have more courage to do something different, creative, and unique. While acquaintances could find you withdrawn or aloof, charisma in love matters runs high.

You might learn something new about a health or work issue that energizes and motivates you. You have the chance to draw upon your natural talents to accomplish something useful. Financial creativity is with you. You're in a position to come up with unique and powerful ways to increase your income, but it's important to avoid the trap of thinking that bigger is better. Don’t put more on your plate. In fact, you may experience a strong desire to clear up excess debt, both material and psychic. As empowering as this can be, you may be battling your strong attachments at the same time. Letting go of something that has already expired or outgrown its usefulness is in focus now, and while it’s difficult at the moment, it can lead to a real sense of freedom and liberation.

From the 18th, you begin a more relationship-focused period of the year. Recognizing the need for support and companionship should be a goal now. You're in an excellent position to attract others' support and confidence. The Solar Eclipse on the 26th is a final push to make decisions about partnerships. The path is clear for new beginnings in a relationship, although some reflection is in order before outward progress is realized with an upcoming retrograde of Venus.

February is a dynamic month for personal relationships and self-expression, dear Libra. The increasing openness in your interactions enhances your connections. The best version of yourself shines through in your love relationships and business partnerships at this time. It's a powerful period for improving or attracting a romantic relationship. Your major focus is on partnership and putting your personal agenda aside for the time being. Stimulating and spicy moments with others are par for the course in February. This can also be a time for a positive buzz surrounding your creative projects or ideas, which are catching on well.

Jupiter, still in your sign until October, begins its four-month retrograde cycle on the 6th, and while it continues to stimulate enthusiasm and optimism in your life, some of this is now turning inward. It's a good time to control excess and overreaching. If you've been overdoing the seeking of freedom or taking on too many projects, this is the time to rethink and make adjustments that bring you a little closer to earth. Jupiter brings many gifts, but going too far with its energies can put you in a regrettable place.

You continue to discover -- and rediscover -- all the things that bring joy to your life this month. Entertaining, recreation, romance, children, and hobbies--all of these things appeal more than usual. Your charm soars, and your romantic life picks up pace. Around the time of the Lunar Eclipse on the 10th, a friend may need your assistance, or you may be reaching out to others for help. You're having a great time doing your own thing, but sometimes a little extra support can help you to do even better.

From the 18th, your daily routines, work, health, and habits come into stronger focus. This is a time for investing more time and energy into your work and fitness or nutritional programs. 

Partnerships are likely to remain very lively all month. An opportunity emerges to take care of long-standing problems so that you can be done with them once and for all. In the last week of February, Mars gets involved with a Jupiter-Uranus opposition, pushing a matter related to freedom to a head. Someone in your life may be worried that you're outgrowing them. There is a need for more freedom and growth in your close relationships, but the past, family, or fears of leaving your comfort zone have a strong hold over you. Make changes that help you live more authentically and less fearfully. Assert yourself, but do so with knowledge of your heart. Otherwise, impulsiveness can get you into a sticky situation.

A Solar Eclipse on the 26th stirs up your need for more satisfaction from your work. It's a final cosmic push that motivates you to take care of unfinished business related to work and health matters. Decisions that you've let hang or otherwise put off can suddenly seem urgent to make. 

You can be enormously effective this month when it comes to your work, duties, and health, dear Scorpio. You might solve problems related to your home and family as well. You're in great shape for taking care of business, getting work done, and getting over emotional hurdles. You are radiating an expectation of success which helps you attract positive results. You're focused on making improvements, moving forward, and enjoying the simple things in your relationships. Charisma on the job leads to social opportunities or recognition for your creativity and flair. Seek a companion for pursuing health and wellness goals.

Jupiter begins its four-month retrograde cycle on the 6th. This can be a time when you have much going on behind the scenes. Your needs for some level of solitude are strong this year, but if you've been overdoing this withdrawal or escape, or if you've been so devoted to taking care of others that you forget your needs, then this retrograde cycle will help you balance things out. You're preparing for a Jupiter transit to your sign that will begin in October, and this is an opportune time to think about putting bad habits behind you - the lighter your baggage the better.

The Lunar Eclipse on the 10th can bring surprising revelations. It occurs at the top of your solar chart and encourages you to reach high. A sudden awareness of your duties and responsibilities can push you to take action. While you are taking more downtime than usual these days, events occurring now give you a cosmic nudge to handle professional matters or to review and adjust your career goals. There can be a sudden push into the spotlight or the need to perform and take the lead. In the coming two years, you'll be changing up how you divide your attention between your home life and outside obligations, and this eclipse can stir up feelings and situations that nudge you in this direction.

From the 18th, a more playful, creative, and romantic cycle emerges, and over the following weeks, you'll be finding ways to have a little more fun. Heartfelt activities are in focus now. A Solar Eclipse on the 26th pushes the matter if you haven't taken the time to explore and share your talents. A new romance might emerge in the weeks ahead, although a Venus retrograde cycle beginning in early March can delay this or stimulate a focus on past love affairs in the interim.

The last week of the month is more temperamental. Mars plays into a building Jupiter-Uranus opposition influence. If you've been overdoing either work or relaxation, your life can feel very stressful now. The temptation is to add more things to your plate or to break free of an obligation, but neither of these will help you. Reducing excess is the ideal solution. You may need to let go of projects or ideas, and possibly attitudes, that are getting in the way of progress, particularly those that keep you from growing in your work and that prevent you from optimum health care practices. Delegating some of your tasks can free you up so that you can better manage your daily affairs, keep your life organized and running smoothly, and get sufficient rest.

February brings you a potentially excellent time for learning, sharing, and creating, dear Sagittarius, and you might look forward to a particularly exciting and playful month ahead. Networking can bring rewards or opportunities, although excesses in your social life may need some curbing. You enjoy others' company more than usual in February, particularly in the first three weeks. The month brings abundant opportunities to enjoy entertainment, art, hobbies, and romance. Your charm is natural and finds an adoring audience. When you extend help, graciousness, and courtesies this month, you open up opportunities to expand your world. You benefit from word of mouth this month more than usual. There can be new ideas and plans that gain support and momentum.

Even so, with Jupiter, your ruler, beginning its yearly four-month retrograde cycle, areas of life where you've been pushing too hard need some review. Curbing extravagances is in order, and while this may not sound like much fun, it's for your own good! Your friends, personal plans, and goals are affected most. If you have too many ideas or projects on your plate, this is a good time to prioritize. Some of you could be reassessing your involvement with a friend or group or toning down your social life a little. 

With all that’s going on around you, be careful not to let daily details cloud your perspective of the bigger picture. You're sure to enjoy pleasant conversations, happy news, and personal interests this month, but information overload can be a problem from time to time. The Lunar Eclipse on the 10th can pull up your need for more from life if you've been too caught up in daily routines. In the weeks following the eclipse, there can be deadlines to meet, announcements to make, and possibly an educational or publishing goal reached.

Romance can heat up, possibly to scorching levels this month, with Venus and Mars both transiting your romance sector. Even so, they never officially meet, which could point to plenty of flirtations and attention, but not so much action. From the 18th, you're beginning to need less mental stimulation and more time to rest.

The last five days of the month can bring problems to a head. There could be pressure to stand out from the crowd right now, yet the desire to simply enjoy yourself and blend in can be very appealing as well. A conflict between a romantic relationship and friendship may surface. Remind yourself that more is not always better. In your attempt to resolve problems, do your best not to create more of them--something that often happens when Jupiter is dominant and challenged! Watch also for holding on too tightly to certain possessions and methods that are holding you back from following your heart or taking creative risks.  

The Solar Eclipse on the 26th is the final one in a set that has had you striving towards a better work-life balance in the past couple of years. There can be new schedules and long-term projects coming into play in your life in the coming weeks and months. Changes that benefit both family and home life and your career can be made now. 

The month ahead is excellent for sorting out your personal life, dear Capricorn, as well as for mental acuity regarding practical and financial matters. In January, you were rather focused on new beginnings and innovations, but this month, you're looking to build and develop new plans and projects. Even though career matters are strong for you, and they will continue to be for many months to come, it's just fine, and quite beneficial, for you to deemphasize them a little this month. Money and work matters can come together nicely in February. Your pride in your work and talents is intense, and you may be looking to use your assets more to your advantage.

Your generous, open, and success-oriented approach wins you points this month. Success comes from a generous spirit and open approach. You're not particularly looking for recognition, but it's nice to receive it anyhow! You are drawn to the right people or resources to advance your goals, particularly around the 9-11 and 20-21. Don't be afraid to make the first move now. Your home or family life is lively and spirited all month. Those looking for love are more likely to find opportunities close to home or through family connections. 

Until the 6th, there are no major players retrograde, which is a rare turn of events. Jupiter breaks the spell on that date, beginning its four-month retrograde cycle, and encouraging us to steady the pace a little. Jupiter is currently moving through your professional sector, so you may need to curb your enthusiasm a touch on the professional front -- only enough to gain a new perspective and to focus on projects that are genuinely doable. Once you let go, you may very well discover that you have the faith that things will unfold naturally and successfully. Review and perfect current projects rather than taking on new ones just for the time being. It's not a time for actively expanding, but rather for reaping the rewards of recent successes and focusing your energy on projects already underway. 

Until the 18th, you are building your resources, purchasing or maintaining your possessions that have a long-term shelf life, and thinking up ideas about how to make or save more money. Sensual pleasures also appeal more than usual - you want to get comfortable. In the wake of the Lunar Eclipse on the 10th, you'll be looking for ways to manage debts, both emotional and material, more effectively. Joint ventures may figure strongly now.

From the 18th forward, you'll be craving more interaction and mental stimulation. Making contacts, personal interests, and running errands can take up more of your energy and attention. A Solar Eclipse on the 26th might push a decision to begin a new course of study or end a particular pursuit or project to clear the path for a new one. New ways to approach learning, sharing, commuting, and connecting can come into play.

In the last week of the month, a Jupiter-Uranus opposition builds, and action-oriented, fiery Mars gets involved. For you, this can translate into a lot of pressure related to home and family, but also a strong, competing desire to meet a goal. While there is a tendency to react impulsively during this period, you can choose to put yourself back into the driver’s seat after a tantrum rides out! Keep yourself open to new methods and directions for handling old problems. Keep important players in your life on your team by including them in your plans.

February is a potentially fabulous month for you, dear Aquarius, with the Sun and Mercury visiting your sign as well as Venus and Mars harmonizing with Aquarius. Communications and learning are favored, as well as short trips, communications equipment, and transportation. Your love life can be particularly active with the lines of communication opening up wide. You're also attracting people and opportunities to you through your ideas, wit, and intelligence this month.

There are brilliant aspects involving the Sun and Mercury in your sign this month, pointing to multiple outlets for self-expression and appreciation from others. Your ideas are well-received. Publishing and promotion are favored, although there can be times when you're coming across so powerfully that you generate some strong opinions or resentment. Jupiter turns retrograde this month, and this points to the need to do some slowing down and reassessing with travel, educational, and networking matters, however. This is a period for adjusting expectations to match your schedules and energy levels. It's a good time for turning inward and getting in touch with what truly motivates and enthuses you, particularly related to belief systems, intellectual pursuits, and long-range goals. 

Around the Lunar Eclipse on the 10th, you can make significant discoveries. Recognition of relationship needs and feelings can come in a rush. This is an important year for exploring matters related to independence and partnering, and events or feelings experienced now play a major role in this process.

You are approaching your studies, hobbies, personal interests, and communications with a lot of passion and energy this month, and while you can be bold and daring in self-expression, you're also coming across charmingly. There can be interesting connections made through school, in your neighborhood, while running errands, on the phone, and online. 

Money, business, talents, and resources come into stronger focus in the last ten days of the month. There is an overwhelming need to get extra rest and time to yourself in the last couple of days in February. Honor this as much as possible. Choose your battles wisely in the last few days of the month. There can be so many opportunities and ideas available to you now that you feel overwhelmed. While you should certainly think in big terms now, avoid taking on so much that you don't know where to begin. Also, watch for arguments that are not worth your effort. 

The month ahead is excellent for progressive ideas and initiative in business and with money, dear Pisces. You are discovering new ways of earning, spending, and saving money, and it's exciting! Look for creative ways to develop talents and build your resources. In the first few weeks of February, although you are not moving forward quickly in many other life departments quite yet, events behind the scenes are at play, conspiring to get you back into high gear. In fact, you'll have plenty of opportunities this month to boost your spirits and emotional health through healing activities, rest, and loving or supportive relationships.

From the 6th forward, you may need to redirect some of your energy away from a partnership or a focus on others if this has been excessive. In the coming months, there is good energy with you for reviewing, reassessing, and moderating debt. It's also a time for developing current projects rather than taking on new ones. Think in terms of correcting excesses. If you've been overspending or over-borrowing, or otherwise too dependent on others for your happiness, then this is a time for bringing things back into balance.

The Lunar Eclipse on the 10th stirs an intense desire to find more satisfaction from your work, routines, or health and wellness efforts. Any discomfort felt now can be highly motivating to make changes. The year ahead is an important one for improving your health and services, and realizations made now can help push you in the right direction.

Some of you could gain support from a surprising or hidden source this month - working behind the scenes can be valuable now. If you can manage it, this is a good time for a refreshing retreat or quiet change of pace. Increased intimacy can figure strongly now. Self-knowledge is rich and improving.

The Sun moves into your sign on the 18th, and then Mercury follows suit on the 25th, launching a more visible, personally influential period of the year for you. A Solar Eclipse occurs in your sign in the last week of February, and your own needs and goals become your priorities. Many of you have been spending a lot of time tending to others' needs, wants, and expectations. You've recently been feeling a lot of pressure to prove yourself to people in your life, but the power begins to shift. Now is the time for taking care of yourself without apology. Dreams, goals, and projects that you've put on a shelf are renewed now. Starting fresh and with independence can figure strongly for many Pisces now.