The Sky This Week - 02/12/07 - 02/18/07

This is quite an interesting week as the relationship planets -- lovely Venus and assertive Mars -- form a fun sextile aspect to each other on February 13. Both planets then quincunx the taskmaster, Saturn, on Valentine’s Day. Add to the mix Mercury turning retrograde in dreamy Pisces also on February 14, and it will take extra care to ensure that misunderstandings don’t occur. The new Moon in Aquarius helps join with like-minded people. Yet, when the Sun also enters Pisces on February 18, we'll all wonder what actually happened earlier in the week!

February 13: Venus sextile Mars

Venus in romantic Pisces and Mars in ambitious Capricorn make a great team in this water/earth combo. Venus softens the hard edges of Mars, and Mars provides a strong shoulder to lean on. If it weren’t for the fact that they are both about to make a quincunx (150 degree) aspect tomorrow forming a major aspect pattern called a Yod, everything would remain all sweet. Grab it today while it lasts!

February 14: Venus and Mars quincunx Saturn

Although Venus and Mars are getting along famously, they’re both held in check by the taskmaster, Saturn. Delays, restrictions and stop signs are all cautioning you to take your time and pay attention. Is somebody or something running interference? It may be as simple as the fact that you can’t find a babysitter, or your honey has a last-minute work assignment that delays your Valentine’s Day celebration. Perhaps your restaurant reservations weren’t made in time. Be flexible.

February 14: Mercury retrogrades in Pisces

Mercury entered empathic Pisces on February 2. You may be feeling a bit thin-skinned now as Mercury turns retrograde in this sensitive water sign. Take time alone to gather your thoughts and to tune into yourself without distractions. Have no fear -- Mercury will retrograde back into Aquarius later this month, and your logical mind will return. But for the time being, keep your emotions in check and don’t act until you know all of the facts. Take your time and don’t be impulsive. And, of course, defer decision-making until after Mercury turns direct on March 8. This aspect is renown for people making mistakes.

February 17: New Moon in Aquarius

Aquarius is the sign of freedom and independence. With the new Moon in this hopeful sign, you'll want to tune into the pleasure and comfort of others. Teamwork is your motto for this lunar cycle. Put energy into something you want to become stronger and more important in your life. Pluto forms a beautiful sextile aspect, which helps you deepen your connections with not only the people you love, but with humanity itself.

February 18: Sun enters Pisces

When the Sun leaves independent Aquarius and enters dream-seeking Pisces, it's time for you to tune into your subconscious. What do you really want? Do you have any idea? Use your imagination, grab a metaphorical surfboard and take this month to swim around with the Pisces fish. Float, dogpaddle, backstroke, tread water and ride the waves. Famous Pisces Albert Einstein, Michelangelo and Elizabeth Barrett Browning all tapped into their muse to produce some of the most beautiful art and revolutionary ideas the world has ever seen. Find your own muse this month and see what kind of magic you can create.

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