This Week in Astrology: February 10 to 16, 2019

This Week in Astrology: February 10 to 16, 2019

 

February 10 to 16, 2019

 

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On this Page:

This week’s Moon
phase
Planets in signs and aspect
Retrogrades
This week’s astrology calendar
Timing with the Moon
Romance & Relationship Report
Daily Trends

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The FIRST QUARTER MOON occurs on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at 5:26 PM EST.

On Tuesday afternoon, the First Quarter Moon occurs, when the Sun in Aquarius forms a square with the Moon in Taurus. There is a crisis theme surrounding any quarter Moon phase, as we feel compelled to take action. Shortly after, we are made aware of how our actions affect those close to us, perhaps through trial and error. Whatever project or initiative we began around the New Moon is now off the ground, and it may face its first obstacles.

This phase of the Moon occurs at 23 degrees and 55 minutes of Taurus square the Sun at 23 degrees and 55 minutes of Aquarius, affecting people born with personal planets and points at approximately 22 to 26 degrees of the Fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius) most significantly.

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(Times are Eastern)

This week: The Sun is in Aquarius; Mercury is in Aquarius until February 10th, when Mercury enters Pisces; Venus is in Capricorn; Mars is in Aries until February 14th, after which Mars is in Taurus.

The Sun is in Aquarius from January 20-February 18. During this cycle, we are motivated by our hunger for knowledge, experience, and originality. Innovation is more important to us than convention. We become more aware of what is outdated in our lives, and we strive to find new perspectives and new ways to do things. The class distinctions, structure, and order that Capricorn finds appealing now seem to be too rigid. The freedom of the individual becomes far more significant to us. We strive to free ourselves from some of the restrictions, inhibitions, and limitations that now feel constraining rather than safe.

Mercury is in Aquarius from January 24-February 10. When Mercury is in Aquarius, we are hungry for knowledge and open to new and original ideas. We begin to think outside of the box, and our thinking becomes more progressive and objective. Our communication and thought patterns are spontaneous, somewhat fragmented, and liberal. This is a time when inventive thinking is at a peak.

Mercury is in Pisces from February 10-April 17. When Mercury is in Pisces, our thinking processes are more visual, intuitive, and imaginative. We are especially attuned to the world of emotion, which colors both our thoughts and our communication style. We guess well, express ourselves with imagery, and make decisions intuitively. We are more attracted to consciousness-raising information.

Venus is in Capricorn from February 3-March 1. Getting serious about our finances and boosting our relations with business partners and/or co-workers will be easier than usual under this influence. Our talents for creating artistic structure and form are enhanced, and our ability to form connections with people who support our ambitions is increased. We value enduring connections, reliability, and faithfulness. We take expressing our feelings seriously, and we take our time to warm up to others. We generally keep our “cool” in relationships.

Mars is in Aries from December 31-February 14. Mars feels at home in one of the signs that it rules, Aries, and therefore its power is boosted. Our energy is spontaneous, forward-looking, and even courageous under this influence. Our competitive spirit is well-developed, and our goal is to win! We are active, single-minded, and confident. Our actions are direct–we instinctively find the fastest way to get from point A to point B. The shadow side of Mars in Aries is a tendency to be impatient, arrogant, impulsive, short-lived, unreflective, and self-centered.

Mars is in Taurus from February 14-March 31. We are determined, stubborn, and resolute. Mars in Taurus can be passive, and is at its strongest when resisting or defending something! In stark contrast to the impulsive Mars in Aries cycle, we tend to pursue our goals by plodding along patiently. Our goals are longevity and long-term satisfaction.

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Saturn transits Capricorn from December 19/20, 2017, to March 21, 2020; and then finishes up its transit from July 1 to December 17, 2020. Read about Saturn’s transit through Capricorn here.

Jupiter entered Sagittarius on November 8th, 2018, and transits the sign until December 2nd, 2019. Read more about the Jupiter in Sagittarius transit.

Uranus transits Taurus from May 15, 2018, to November 6, 2018, and then from March 6, 2019, to 2025/6. We approach money and personal possessions in new ways and learn how to free ourselves from certain material constraints. Innovative ways to make ourselves comfortable emerge. We’re less inhibited about expressing sensuality, self-love, body love, and pampering. We’re challenging what we previously valued during this cycle. There can be abrupt changes with money, valuables, possessions, and income that lead to a reshuffling of priorities or values. Income might come from non-traditional sources or ventures. We’re bringing progressive ideas to the world of business. New ways of doing business, as well as making, viewing, and handling money are likely. Income and the energy we put into making money can be variable.

Uranus returned to the sign of Aries on November 6th, 2018, for a four-month stay.

Uranus entered Aries on March 11th, 2011, and continued its transit of Aries until May 15, 2018, and then from November 6, 2018, to March 6, 2019. The urge to start fresh, to break free from restrictive attitudes or circumstances, to totally redesign an area of our lives (or even our personalities), and to gain freedom through independence is strong with Uranus in Aries.

Romance & Relationships

 

Venus is in Capricorn from February 3 to March 1, 2019. Venus in Capricorn is a cycle in which security and stability in our relationships are paramount. We are more cautious with our emotions and somewhat skeptical of both our own feelings and others’ expressions of affection. Longevity is important to us under this influence. There is a formality to Capricorn that can make personal expressions seem awkward and forced. However, this cycle offers us the opportunity to consider some of the practical issues of our relations and to work on making our partnerships work in the real world. A dose of realism in our personal lives can help us to feel more grounded and secure in the long run.

This week: Venus doesn’t form any major aspects to major planets this week.

Venus, the Goddess of Love: Highlights in the Coming Week:

Venus in Capricorn February 3-March 1. Marry for money and then learn to love ’em: that’s what your heart tells you now, as a new cycle gets underway in your life. Does that sound cynical? Maybe so – but it does reflect the yearning you feel for security and stability now, and it suggests the kind of compromises you may be willing to make to accomplish these objectives.

Venus square Chiron February 2-3. Not a commitment-friendly transit. We are somewhat fearful of investing ourselves emotionally in a relationship.

Venus sextile Neptune February 16-17. Unusual attractions that add imagination, inspiration, and emotional “color” to our lives may occur now. We are attuned to the subtleties of human interaction, and we are more inclined to naturally cooperate with others. An imaginative, romantic time.

Venus conjunct Saturn February 17-18. Affections stabilize and mature. Relationships are stabilized and steady, although feelings are expressed reservedly, formally, or sparingly. An air of formality is brought to personal and social relationships. A new sense of realism in existing partnerships comes now. A sense of duty may lead us to sacrifice a personal pleasure for a cause or for a loved one; thus we may have to abstain from personal gratification for the time being. Problems in personal relationships that have been swept under the carpet may surface now, and we are ready to face them. Dissatisfaction with loved ones becomes more glaring. Renewed ties to old friends or lovers are possible, or a new sense of responsibility in existing relationships.

Venus conjunct Pluto February 21-22. An extraordinarily passionate time for relationships. We are focused and confident. There is a tendency to want–and to demand–a lot from a partnership or friendship. Powerful and uplifting time for romantic/sexual relationships. New insights into relationships and love. Strong attractions. Relationships begun under this influence are intense and passionate, deep and far from superficial, and can be quite possessive as well.

The Void-of-Course Moon this Week:

Void-of-course Moon on Sunday, February 10th, from 6:48 PM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a conjunction to Uranus), until the Moon enters Taurus at 8:29 PM EST.

VOC Moon on Tuesday, February 12th, from 5:27 PM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to the Sun), until the Moon enters Gemini the next day, Wednesday, February 13th, at 4:33 AM EST.

VOC Moon on Friday, February 15th, from 7:49 AM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a sextile to Uranus), until the Moon enters Cancer at 9:04 AM EST.

February 2019:

Timing with the Moon – Better Periods this Week for Electing New Initiatives

This week, the Moon is waxing this week – a period that is generally considered favorable for new beginnings with exceptions. (See Best Time to Start a Business for more details).

According to principles of timing with the Moon, a window of opportunity occurs this week from Thursday, February 14th, at approximately 5:00 PM EST, until Friday, February 15th, at approximately 7:45 AM EST, while the Moon is in Gemini. No planets are retrograde again this week, which helps things flow along relatively smoothly.

See also the following articles and tables: Timing with the Moon and Opportunity Periods with the Void Moon for times and techniques.

Planetary Stations & Sign Ingresses:

Dec 31, 2018     9:20 PM Mars
enters Aries
Jan  4, 2019    10:40 PM Mercury enters Capricorn
Jan  6, 2019     3:26 PM  Uranus Direct
Jan  7, 2019     6:18 AM Venus enters Sagittarius
Jan 20, 2019     3:59 AM Sun enters Aquarius
Jan 24, 2019    12:49 AM Mercury enters Aquarius
Jan 25, 2019     1:05 PM Ceres enters Sagittarius
Feb  1, 2019     6:01 AM Vesta enters Pisces
Feb  3, 2019     5:29 PM Venus enters Capricorn
Feb 10, 2019     5:50 AM Mercury enters Pisces
Feb 10, 2019    11:21 PM Juno enters Gemini
Feb 14, 2019     5:51 AM Mars enters Taurus
Feb 18, 2019     4:07 AM Chiron enters Aries
Feb 18, 2019     6:04 PM  Sun enters Pisces
Mar  1, 2019    11:45 AM  Venus enters Aquarius
Mar  5, 2019     1:18 PM  Mercury Retrograde
Mar  6, 2019     3:28 AM Uranus enters Taurus
*** Daylight Saving Time begins ***
Mar 20, 2019     5:58 PM   Sun enters Aries
Mar 26, 2019     3:43 PM   Venus enters Pisces
Mar 28, 2019     9:59 AM  Mercury Direct
Mar 31, 2019     2:12 AM  Mars enters Gemini
Apr 10, 2019     1:01 PM  Jupiter Retrograde
Apr 17, 2019     2:01 AM  Mercury enters Aries
Apr 20, 2019     4:55 AM  Sun enters Taurus
Apr 20, 2019    12:10 PM  Venus enters Aries

 

See also: Astrology of Today – an overview of the day (this takes you to my other site, Astrology Cafe).
See also: The Astrology of 2019 – Overview.

Note: Times given are Eastern Time (ET).

 

This Week’s Calendar

 

This Week’s Aspects

Mercury semi-square Saturn. Red tape, re-doing tasks we thought we had finished, problems getting from point A to point B, delays in communication, negative thinking, hypersensitivity and criticism–these are all potentials now. The energy is best used for focusing on fixing errors rather than harping on how irritating they are!

  Mars conjunct Uranus. A tendency to take risks, to feel restless, and to act on sudden impulses without considering consequences can take hold now. There may be changes in work schedules, or life’s circumstances could challenge us in such a way that we need to change our goals or actions. We are naturally bold and assertive, willing to experiment, and conscious of a need to act independently. Our ideas may be ground-breaking, or at the very least progressive. A strong desire to make things happen is with us now. The best way to harness this exciting but erratic energy is to act rather than react.

Mercury semi-square Pluto. “Suspicious minds” characterize this transit, although if we harness the energy, we can develop strategies to get to the bottom of any matter. Mistrust, investigations. Some level of mental stress, trouble, or pressure.

Mars semi-square Neptune. Disorganization, lack of drive, lack of forethought, impracticality, and carelessness. Energy and time are too easily wasted. Passive-aggressiveness. It’s hard to know what we want and where we’re headed under this influence.

Note: Times given in the table/calendar above are Eastern Time (ET).

 

Daily Trends Calendar

See below for day-by-day forecasts and planets in signs. See also Transit to Transit aspects.

See also: Astrology of Today – an overview of the day – Astrology Cafe.

See also:  The Astrology of 2019 – Overview.

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What’s In Store By the Stars – Daily Astrology Trends

(as featured on the site’s main page and in our Daily Trends Calendar)

See also the new Astrology Trends Calendar that includes these daily trends overviews and other astrological events such as ingresses, stations, and lunations.

FEBRUARY 10

The Moon continues its transit of assertive, confident Aries until 8:29 PM EST, after which the Moon enters steady, sensual Taurus. Mercury moves into the sign of Pisces today, where it will stay for more than the usual three weeks. Because of its upcoming retrograde cycle (it will be retrograde from March 5-28), Mercury will transit Pisces for over two months — until April 17th. When Mercury is in Pisces, our thinking processes are more visual, intuitive, and imaginative. We are especially attuned to the world of emotion, and this perspective colors our thoughts and our style of communication. We guess well, express ourselves with imagery, and make decisions intuitively. Shortly into its transit of the sign, Mercury forms a semi-square to Saturn, which can challenge conversations and choices today. This energy is best used for focusing on fixing errors rather than harping on them!

The Moon is void from 6:48 PM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a conjunction to Uranus), until the Moon enters Taurus at 8:29 PM EST.

FEBRUARY 11

The Moon spends the day in the easygoing sign of Taurus, harmonizing with Venus in Capricorn. We’re likely to find it easy to express and satisfy our increased needs for predictability, comfort, and leisure today. The Moon in Taurus is content, sensual, earthy, and sensible. While we’re seeking more harmony and peace than usual now, an approaching Mars-Uranus conjunction is in orb, and the need to make changes to routine areas of our lives is building.

FEBRUARY 12

The First Quarter Moon occurs today as the Taurus Moon forms a square to the Sun in Aquarius. There is a crisis theme surrounding any quarter Moon phase, as we feel compelled to take action. Shortly after, we are made aware of how our actions affect those close to us, perhaps through trial and error. Whatever project or initiative we began around the New Moon is now off the ground, and it may face its first obstacles. Mars approaches alignment with Uranus in Aries, exact very early tomorrow. This is the final such alignment while Uranus is in Aries (Uranus will move on to the sign of Taurus on March 6th). When Mars meets Uranus approximately every two years, we can be filled with a sudden desire to make things happen, and in the sign of Aries, this can’t happen soon enough! It’s a powerful time for ridding ourselves of attachments that have been weighing us down, and for letting change in. We are naturally bold and assertive, willing to experiment, and extremely conscious of a need to act independently. The best way to harness this exciting but erratic energy is to act rather than react, although it can be difficult to know whether our impulses come from genuine desire or if we are rebelling against restrictions. We should watch for rash decisions and impatience now. If we feel confined, this is a time when things come to a head. The fact that this happens while Mars and Uranus are in the final degree of the sign of Aries adds even more urgency to the combination.

The Moon is void from 5:27 PM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to the Sun), until the Moon enters Gemini the next day, Wednesday, February 13th, at 4:33 AM EST.

FEBRUARY 13

The Moon continues its transit of Taurus until 4:33 AM EST, after which it moves through the sign of Gemini. The Gemini Moon, which will last until Friday morning, encourages us to diversify, put our feelers out, and pick up new ideas or tips. We’re more interactive and versatile with this Moon, although we can also be on edge or tense, particularly in the hours surrounding the Gemini Moon’s square to Mercury, when overthinking or saying too much can cause small problems. Mercury’s semisquare to Pluto can point to some tendency to worry, but its alignment with Vesta today suggests an increased ability to focus on what’s most important to us.

The Moon ends its void period when it enters Gemini at 4:33 AM EST.

FEBRUARY 14

The Moon spends the day in Gemini, and we’re focused on living in the moment. We’re communicative, connected, and curious with a Gemini Moon. Mars leaves its home sign of Aries and enters Taurus today, where it will transit until March 31st. We might go to great lengths to protect what’s ours and to build our feelings of security and comfort under this influence. With this position, we are determined, stubborn, and resolute. Mars in Taurus can be a relatively passive influence but full-on when resisting or defending something! In stark contrast to the impulsive Mars in Aries cycle, we pursue our goals by plodding along patiently. We’re looking for long-term satisfaction, although we can be particularly focused on creature comforts. Mars is semi-square Neptune today, which can bring out the more indulgent side of the combination. We may need to get over a little slump, and we can be extremely sensitive to the moods and undercurrents around us. We may have a hard time defining our actions and our goals, perhaps losing sight of reality and reason temporarily. This can be disruptive but useful as it helps us find alternatives.

FEBRUARY 15

The Moon continues its transit of inquisitive Gemini until 9:04 AM EST when it enters deep-feeling Cancer. This is a wonderful time for memories, connecting with our past in empowering ways, protectiveness, resourcefulness, and intuition, particularly in the hours surrounding the Moon’s sextile to Mars this morning. It’s a good day for taking the initiative. The Cancer Moon is sensitive, cautious, shrewd, and receptive.

The Moon is void from 7:49 AM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a sextile to Uranus), until the Moon enters Cancer at 9:04 AM EST.

FEBRUARY 16

The Moon spends the day in the sign of Cancer, drawing our keen attention to our personal lives, attachments, home, family, and familiar places and faces. The Moon in Cancer is warm and safe. However, it opposes Venus, Saturn, and Pluto, suggesting some tension due to our drives to perform, pleasure in producing, or the demands of our responsibilities. We can be competitive and perhaps impatient. Nevertheless, the Moon also forms a trine to Neptune, and we can find creative ways to express and satisfy our increased needs for safety. Today is good for respecting our intuition and relaxing rather than pushing forward, even if we need to do some battle with our desires to perform or produce. As well, Venus heads towards a sextile to Neptune, exact early tomorrow. We’re more imaginative and attuned to the worlds of beauty and romance, and we tend to approach one another more gently than usual with this transit. A magical time on a romantic and social level is possible now, as we are inclined to see spiritual dimensions of our relationships and to approach others with increased compassion. This influence encourages us to open up and embrace loving feelings. There can be a commitment made to work through tough problems, or a willingness to put our talents to good use. We can be determined to take better care of ourselves, and discoveries made now can fuel or reignite our motivation to pursue a particular path.

 

 

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Moon Signs This Week:

When the Moon is in Aries

We're motivated by a strong desire to start fresh. A gut instinct to begin something new is with us now, as well as the gumption to do so. Our pioneering impulses are strong, and we feel energetic, spontaneous, and enthusiastic. We may also be tactless and impulsive now. Excess energy is best channeled into physical activity.

People can be more self-motivated and also self-focused while the Moon is in Aries. It's a competitive rather than cooperative time. Accidents and tempers flaring are more likely than usual. This period is one of more personal courage.

The Moon in Aries generally favors the following activities: Quick actions that yield immediate results. Undertakings that involve the self and the personality. (Staying power may be lacking). Self-assertion, taking on challenges, beginning short-term projects.

When the Moon is in Taurus

We are motivated by the desire for serenity, security, peace, and comfort. The Moon is at her most sensual and constant in Taurus. Our basic impulses are to relax, resist change, and "stop to smell the roses." Life slows down a little, and we get comfortable. We may also be inclined to stubbornness and materialism under this influence.

While the Moon is in Taurus, people can be emotionally constant but inflexible. It's a time of stronger focus on personal needs and comfort levels, and a period of more common sense and attention to practical matters.

The Moon in Taurus generally favors the following activities: Substantial and material actions that yield solid results. Financial activities, and those involving personal possessions, applying for a loan, beginning a potentially long-term relationship, music, home decor.

When the Moon is in Gemini

Our basic instinct is to communicate, think, and learn under the influence of Moon in Gemini. We are motivated by a desire for variety and by an instinctive curiosity. The Moon in Gemini is light-hearted, breezy, spirited, and curious, but it can also be restless and fickle.

The Moon in Gemini generally favors the following activities: Mental and communicative actions, and more than one activity at once. Reading, learning, letters and emails, errands, writing, teaching, making connections, cafes, light and airy meetings, short trips.

When the Moon is in Cancer

 The restlessness of the Gemini Moon gives way to an instinctive need for peace and quiet. A feeling of belonging and safety is what motivates us under this influence. The Moon feels right at home in the sign of Cancer, as it rules the sign. This Moon position has much healing potential. Although insular by nature, our feelings run deep, making it an ideal time to get in touch with what motivates us.

The Moon in Cancer generally favors the following activities: Domestic activities, those that involve awareness of personal needs. Home decor, family get-togethers.

 

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See also:

The Astrology of 2019 – Overview

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This Month in Astrology

This Month’s Ephemeris

This Month’s Transits