Virgo Monthly Horoscope – February 2018

Virgo (Born August 23 to September 2) AND Virgo Ascendant 0 to 10 degrees Virgo:

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

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

Until February 18th:

The Sun continues to spotlight your solar sixth house. This is a busy period that finds you tending to many different details of your daily existence--your work, various projects, organization around the home and office, your daily routines, and health matters. Your ego may be especially tied up in the work you do, so that you are proud and more creative than usual in your job. You may be in the position to take charge in your work, or to take charge of your health and diet. Sometimes this cycle relates to increased activities involving pets. You seek to perfect your skills or methods now, and you focus on the parts that make up the whole now in order to improve your daily life. As a result, you can be more critical than usual, but this process is necessary for you to sort out what works for you and what doesn't.

From February 18th forward:

The Sun illuminates your seventh house. At this time of year, you have a greater need than usual to be with a partner. Bouncing ideas off someone helps you to better understand yourself. A partner provides a mirror for your own self-discovery. Now is the time to realize your own potential through a significant other. During this cycle, you focus on balancing your personal interests and objectives with your social life, or with those of a partner. The emphasis is on "us" rather than "me".

You need the energies, companionship, and support of other people, and they may also seek out your support and companionship. It's important to include others rather than to go solo for the time being. However, bending too much to the will of another is not advised either. Social interactions of a personal, one-on-one kind are emphasized. Circumstances are such that your diplomacy skills are required. Your popularity is increasing, and is reinforced by your own ability to cooperate and harmonize. Your ego and pride are tied up in how you relate to others now. This may be an especially busy time for people who consult or work with clients one-on-one.

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 twelfth house. Surprises surrounding the compassionate care and attention you give others, as well as the work and service you render, 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. Your sectors of self-undoing, privacy, and dreams is involved. This could manifest, for example, as a situation that tests your faith and compassion, a culmination or fruition of a service you render, an event that calls on your urge for privacy and reflection, and other such possibilities. Finding a balance between practical concerns and spiritual or non-material matters is what this Lunar Eclipse is about for you.

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 sixth house, suggesting a new approach to work or health is in order. A new set-up in existing jobs or a new job altogether may be formed in the coming months, as well as a sense of renewal and reinvigoration with regards to your daily activities, health routines, and attention to practical matters. This is a phase when you have an increased awareness of the daily routines that keep you organized and of your own health.

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

Until the 10th: 

Venus continues to move through your solar sixth house now. This is a time when beautifying and/or bringing harmony to your working environment is a priority to you. You might find more opportunities to socialize with co-workers, perhaps even meeting a new friend through your work or health routines. You are likely to bring more tact and diplomacy to your relations with the people you work with now. You may not be as productive as usual during this period, as the focus is more on social relationships and pleasure than on getting the job done. Improving health and vitality through pleasurable activities such as massage might be in focus now.

From February 10th forward: 

Venus graces your solar seventh house during this period. This is a time for extra attention to a partner or significant other, as well as from that person! You are more inclined to flatter and charm others during this cycle. One-to-one relating appeals to you more than group activities or more casual connections. Smoothing out your close personal relationships is what makes you happy during this cycle. If single, you are more willing than normal to enter into a committed relationship. In general, you are adaptable when it comes to your affections--very willing to compromise, negotiate, and make peace.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Until the 18th:

Mercury continues to transit your solar sixth house. This is an excellent cycle for improving your skills, objectively identifying your weaknesses so that you can work on them, and for finding flaws in your work methods or approach to daily activities so that you can make necessary changes.

You might be especially focused on list-making and to-do lists, as well as organizing things around you. The need to communicate about your work, health, and other daily affairs, or with co-workers, is especially strong now. Negative expression of this position is worrying about sixth house matters (work, health, pets, and so forth) rather than finding ways to improve these things.

From February 18th forward: 

Mercury transits your solar seventh house. You tend to weigh the pros and cons of every issue during this cycle, taking into account others' needs as well as your own. Some indecisiveness is possible now, simply because you naturally entertain opposing viewpoints. You have a strong desire to cooperate and communicate with others now. You feel most comfortable spending time with people on a one-to-one level, or with those with whom you share a personal history.

Interestingly, your own thoughts become clearer through dialogue with others during this window. You may be doing public relations work, counseling, negotiating, or arbitration during this cycle. There is a lot of emphasis on communications with partners and best friends at this time. You can use the power of words to advise others or to make peace with people in your life. You are more diplomatic than usual during this transit.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

All month:

Mars continues to activate your solar fourth house. More energy and enthusiasm is brought to your home life, but there can also be a tendency to stir up trouble if you are not careful to channel any excess energy into constructive and productive pursuits around the home. You desire to take the lead, but you should do so in a respectful way so as not to get anyone's goat.

Overview Horoscope:

January & February 2018: You're in a great position to better organize your life during this period of your life, dear Virgo, on many different levels, starting small and working your way up. We began 2018 with a heavy emphasis on the sign of Capricorn, and since Capricorn is an Earth sign like yours, it's understandable and supportive energy in your life. While this energy asks a lot of you, you've got this covered! In fact, it will benefit you greatly now and down the road.

The New Moon on January 16th sets the tone for the second half of January and the first half of February, and while it doesn't have eclipse status, it's a significant lunation. For you, this New Moon is especially potent for matters related to creative projects, self-expression, hobbies, romantic relationships, entertainment, children, and heartfelt pursuits. You're in an excellent place to improve or bring into reality programs that help you reach your goals in, or add better structure or definition to, these areas. There is an unusually strong showing of planets, including heavyweights Saturn and Pluto, in your solar fifth house, suggesting a significant new beginning or emphasis on any (or many) of these themes. The weeks following this New Moon are excellent for making changes and tweaks that help make your goals 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 when dealing with your creative pursuits, projects, and relationships. In other words, work smartly, start with small and realizable goals and work your way up, be practical, and consider future needs.

This can be the start (or successful relaunch) of a wonderful new project or a budding romance that becomes more regular and reliable for some of you. A more involved, connected approach is particularly successful and rewarding now. Opportunities to begin anew along romantic, creative, and playful levels are likely to emerge -- you're encouraged to explore, express, and share your passions and creativity more heartfully. You may be tuning into a new creative focus or a renewed interest in a hobby or activity, and this takes over your life in happy ways. New opportunities or channels for expressing and enjoying yourself can open up to you. You may be doing some battle with your inner rebel -- something that's been with you for years now, but will fade out in the coming year. There is a part of you that is resistant to making a commitment or getting too close to someone or something and it can be disruptive at times. Understand and tame this, however, and you're in a great position to advance your goals.

Throughout this period, you're in a fabulous position for taking action on and devoting energy to improving things around the home. Extra attention to your home or nest can be very satisfying and healing. You feel less burdened by responsibilities and more excited about keeping order in your personal life.

The Lunar Eclipse on January 31st is the second Full Moon in January (there are none in February) and occurs in your sector of endings. 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 can feel like a bit of a shake-up in your inner world. If you've been neglecting your need to take care of yourself mentally and emotionally, then circumstances tend to force the issue now. Mental and physical resilience may not be up to par at the moment, and if you've overextended and exhausted yourself, you'll face the need to slow down now. You might also need to bring closure to a neglected or unresolved issue in your life. This set of eclipses that has been with you since mid-2016 has much to do with getting a handle on your health as well as work-rest balance.

The Solar Eclipse on February 15th clears the path for new beginnings related to health and wellness and/or work. Going forward, you're in the position to start fresh with your daily routines, health programs, and working life.

In fact, the themes of the first half of February are very work- or health-centric. This is a time for paying particular attention to getting your daily life in order. It can be a time of significant health appointments or diagnoses or simply a period of increased focus on getting well or maintaining your health. There can be times when you're so busy that you can be a little impatient or impulsive in speech, movement, and with the written word, but by February 18th, you're in fabulous shape for communicating with particular ease and appeal. This is also a period for attracting helpful people into your life. Pairing or partnering up can be in focus and quite successful. Relationships benefit from specialized attention and focus, and negotiations and agreements can be very favorable now. The 21st and 26th are particularly auspicious for relationships.

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See also general trends for Virgo in 2018 .

Virgo (Born September 3 to 12) AND Virgo Ascendant from 10 to 20 degrees Virgo:

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

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

All month:

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

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

Eclipse

A Lunar Eclipse Occurred on January 31st:

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

This Lunar Eclipse stimulates your solar twelfth house. Surprises surrounding the compassionate care and attention you give others, as well as the work and service you render, 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. Your sectors of self-undoing, privacy, and dreams is involved. This could manifest, for example, as a situation that tests your faith and compassion, a culmination or fruition of a service you render, an event that calls on your urge for privacy and reflection, and other such possibilities. Finding a balance between practical concerns and spiritual or non-material matters is what this Lunar Eclipse is about for you.

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 sixth house, suggesting a new approach to work or health is in order. A new set-up in existing jobs or a new job altogether may be formed in the coming months, as well as a sense of renewal and reinvigoration with regards to your daily activities, health routines, and attention to practical matters. This is a phase when you have an increased awareness of the daily routines that keep you organized and of your own health.

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

Until the 19th: 

Venus continues to move through your solar sixth house now. This is a time when beautifying and/or bringing harmony to your working environment is a priority to you. You might find more opportunities to socialize with co-workers, perhaps even meeting a new friend through your work or health routines. You are likely to bring more tact and diplomacy to your relations with the people you work with now. You may not be as productive as usual during this period, as the focus is more on social relationships and pleasure than on getting the job done. Improving health and vitality through pleasurable activities such as massage might be in focus now.

From February 19th forward: 

Venus graces your solar seventh house during this period. This is a time for extra attention to a partner or significant other, as well as from that person! You are more inclined to flatter and charm others during this cycle. One-to-one relating appeals to you more than group activities or more casual connections. Smoothing out your close personal relationships is what makes you happy during this cycle. If single, you are more willing than normal to enter into a committed relationship. In general, you are adaptable when it comes to your affections--very willing to compromise, negotiate, and make peace.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Until February 7th: 

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

From February 7th to 23rd: 

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

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

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

From February 23rd forward: 

Mercury transits your solar seventh house. You tend to weigh the pros and cons of every issue during this cycle, taking into account others' needs as well as your own. Some indecisiveness is possible now, simply because you naturally entertain opposing viewpoints. You have a strong desire to cooperate and communicate with others now. You feel most comfortable spending time with people on a one-to-one level, or with those with whom you share a personal history.

Interestingly, your own thoughts become clearer through dialogue with others during this window. You may be doing public relations work, counseling, negotiating, or arbitration during this cycle. There is a lot of emphasis on communications with partners and best friends at this time. You can use the power of words to advise others or to make peace with people in your life. You are more diplomatic than usual during this transit.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

Until February 12th:

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

From February 12th forward:

Mars activates and energizes your solar fourth house. You have more energy at your disposal for domestic projects or activities. Because your actions are governed by your instincts during this period, you may be especially defensive and protective. You may work hard at making yourself feel more secure, and you may be called upon to take charge on the home and family front. You may have more energy to invest in homemaking, house repairs, redecorating, or family activities. In fact, if you are feeling very restless, moody, or defensive during this period, it would be a good idea to do any of these things! You may have an increased desire to rule the roost, and if this transit stimulates conflict or disputes, it is likely to be family-related--you may have arguments with them, about them, or on their behalf. You may also encounter opposition from career-related matters or people. You may get worked up about old angers or regarding emotional issues from the past that are resurfacing now.

Overview Horoscope:

January & February 2018: You're in a great position to better organize your life during this period of your life, dear Virgo, on many different levels, starting small and working your way up. We began 2018 with a heavy emphasis on the sign of Capricorn, and since Capricorn is an Earth sign like yours, it's understandable and supportive energy in your life. While this energy asks a lot of you, you've got this covered! In fact, it will benefit you greatly now and down the road.

The New Moon on January 16th sets the tone for the second half of January and the first half of February, and while it doesn't have eclipse status, it's a significant lunation. For you, this New Moon is especially potent for matters related to creative projects, self-expression, hobbies, romantic relationships, entertainment, children, and heartfelt pursuits. You're in an excellent place to improve or bring into reality programs that help you reach your goals in, or add better structure or definition to, these areas. There is an unusually strong showing of planets, including heavyweights Saturn and Pluto, in your solar fifth house, suggesting a significant new beginning or emphasis on any (or many) of these themes. The weeks following this New Moon are excellent for making changes and tweaks that help make your goals 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 when dealing with your creative pursuits, projects, and relationships. In other words, work smartly, start with small and realizable goals and work your way up, be practical, and consider future needs.

This can be the start (or successful relaunch) of a wonderful new project or a budding romance that becomes more regular and reliable for some of you. A more involved, connected approach is particularly successful and rewarding now. Opportunities to begin anew along romantic, creative, and playful levels are likely to emerge -- you're encouraged to explore, express, and share your passions and creativity more heartfully. You may be tuning into a new creative focus or a renewed interest in a hobby or activity, and this takes over your life in happy ways. New opportunities or channels for expressing and enjoying yourself can open up to you. You may be doing some battle with your inner rebel -- something that's been with you for years now, but will fade out in the coming year. There is a part of you that is resistant to making a commitment or getting too close to someone or something and it can be disruptive at times. Understand and tame this, however, and you're in a great position to advance your goals.

Throughout this period, you're in a fabulous position for taking action on and devoting energy to improving things around the home. Extra attention to your home or nest can be very satisfying and healing. You feel less burdened by responsibilities and more excited about keeping order in your personal life.

The Lunar Eclipse on January 31st is the second Full Moon in January (there are none in February) and occurs in your sector of endings. 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 can feel like a bit of a shake-up in your inner world. If you've been neglecting your need to take care of yourself mentally and emotionally, then circumstances tend to force the issue now. Mental and physical resilience may not be up to par at the moment, and if you've overextended and exhausted yourself, you'll face the need to slow down now. You might also need to bring closure to a neglected or unresolved issue in your life. This set of eclipses that has been with you since mid-2016 has much to do with getting a handle on your health as well as work-rest balance.

The Solar Eclipse on February 15th clears the path for new beginnings related to health and wellness and/or work. Going forward, you're in the position to start fresh with your daily routines, health programs, and working life.

In fact, the themes of the first half of February are very work- or health-centric. This is a time for paying particular attention to getting your daily life in order. It can be a time of significant health appointments or diagnoses or simply a period of increased focus on getting well or maintaining your health. There can be times when you're so busy that you can be a little impatient or impulsive in speech, movement, and with the written word, but by February 18th, you're in fabulous shape for communicating with particular ease and appeal. This is also a period for attracting helpful people into your life. Pairing or partnering up can be in focus and quite successful. Relationships benefit from specialized attention and focus, and negotiations and agreements can be very favorable now. The 21st and 26th are particularly auspicious for relationships.

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

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

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

Romantic Compatibility Reports

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

See also general trends for Virgo in 2017 and the full 2017 Yearly Virgo Horoscope.

Virgo (Born September 13 to 23) AND Virgo Ascendant from 20 to 30 degrees Virgo:

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

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

Until February 8th:

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

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

From February 8th forward:

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

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

Eclipse

A Lunar Eclipse Occurred on January 31st:

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

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

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

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

Until February 3rd: 

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

From February 3rd to 27th: 

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

From February 27th forward: 

Venus graces your solar seventh house during this period. This is a time for extra attention to a partner or significant other, as well as from that person! You are more inclined to flatter and charm others during this cycle. One-to-one relating appeals to you more than group activities or more casual connections. Smoothing out your close personal relationships is what makes you happy during this cycle. If single, you are more willing than normal to enter into a committed relationship. In general, you are adaptable when it comes to your affections--very willing to compromise, negotiate, and make peace.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Until February 12th: 

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

From February 12th forward: 

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

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

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

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

All month:

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

Overview Horoscope:

January & February 2018: You're in a great position to better organize your life during this period of your life, dear Virgo, on many different levels, starting small and working your way up. We began 2018 with a heavy emphasis on the sign of Capricorn, and since Capricorn is an Earth sign like yours, it's understandable and supportive energy in your life. While this energy asks a lot of you, you've got this covered! In fact, it will benefit you greatly now and down the road.

The New Moon on January 16th sets the tone for the second half of January and the first half of February, and while it doesn't have eclipse status, it's a significant lunation. For you, this New Moon is especially potent for matters related to creative projects, self-expression, hobbies, romantic relationships, entertainment, children, and heartfelt pursuits. You're in an excellent place to improve or bring into reality programs that help you reach your goals in, or add better structure or definition to, these areas. There is an unusually strong showing of planets, including heavyweights Saturn and Pluto, in your solar fifth house, suggesting a significant new beginning or emphasis on any (or many) of these themes. The weeks following this New Moon are excellent for making changes and tweaks that help make your goals 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 when dealing with your creative pursuits, projects, and relationships. In other words, work smartly, start with small and realizable goals and work your way up, be practical, and consider future needs.

This can be the start (or successful relaunch) of a wonderful new project or a budding romance that becomes more regular and reliable for some of you. A more involved, connected approach is particularly successful and rewarding now. Opportunities to begin anew along romantic, creative, and playful levels are likely to emerge -- you're encouraged to explore, express, and share your passions and creativity more heartfully. You may be tuning into a new creative focus or a renewed interest in a hobby or activity, and this takes over your life in happy ways. New opportunities or channels for expressing and enjoying yourself can open up to you. You may be doing some battle with your inner rebel -- something that's been with you for years now, but will fade out in the coming year. There is a part of you that is resistant to making a commitment or getting too close to someone or something and it can be disruptive at times. Understand and tame this, however, and you're in a great position to advance your goals.

Throughout this period, you're in a fabulous position for taking action on and devoting energy to improving things around the home. Extra attention to your home or nest can be very satisfying and healing. You feel less burdened by responsibilities and more excited about keeping order in your personal life.

The Lunar Eclipse on January 31st is the second Full Moon in January (there are none in February) and occurs in your sector of endings. 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 can feel like a bit of a shake-up in your inner world. If you've been neglecting your need to take care of yourself mentally and emotionally, then circumstances tend to force the issue now. Mental and physical resilience may not be up to par at the moment, and if you've overextended and exhausted yourself, you'll face the need to slow down now. You might also need to bring closure to a neglected or unresolved issue in your life. This set of eclipses that has been with you since mid-2016 has much to do with getting a handle on your health as well as work-rest balance.

The Solar Eclipse on February 15th clears the path for new beginnings related to health and wellness and/or work. Going forward, you're in the position to start fresh with your daily routines, health programs, and working life.

In fact, the themes of the first half of February are very work- or health-centric. This is a time for paying particular attention to getting your daily life in order. It can be a time of significant health appointments or diagnoses or simply a period of increased focus on getting well or maintaining your health. There can be times when you're so busy that you can be a little impatient or impulsive in speech, movement, and with the written word, but by February 18th, you're in fabulous shape for communicating with particular ease and appeal. This is also a period for attracting helpful people into your life. Pairing or partnering up can be in focus and quite successful. Relationships benefit from specialized attention and focus, and negotiations and agreements can be very favorable now. The 21st and 26th are particularly auspicious for relationships.

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See also general trends for Virgo in 2018 .