In the Stars February 16-23, 2025 . . . Shining Light on the Astrology of the Week

The Sun will move into Pisces on Tuesday, February 18. Pisces, a mutable water sign, symbolizing vision, inspiration, sensitivity, and creativity, as well as delusion, confusion, gullibility, and martyrdom. Pisces symbolizes fantasy, music, photography, and film. The Academy Awards are rightly situated in the calendar year when the Sun is in Pisces.

Mars is slowing down, and winding down its retrograde motion, turning direct February 24. There will then be a brief period when all planets will be in direct motion, until Venus turns retrograde March 2. Venus will be in Aries through June 7, though there will be a period March 28-May 1 in-between when it will dip back into Pisces due to retrograde motion. Venus in Aries invites us to be more active, assertive, and spontaneous. Projects will move forward more easily in direct motion, so plan to take advantage of the brief period between February 24 and March 2.

Mars trines Saturn within a 3-degree orb nearly every day through April 18. This aspect provides focus, precision, and drive. This is excellent energy for the two months ahead to work diligently on a project, such as writing or editing an article or book, learning lines or music for a performance, or organizing and streamlining your work space or computer. Proceed assertively with determination and carefulness. Aim for mastery and completion.

February 19-February 21, Mercury trines Jupiter, easing the flow of communication. Check yourself not to overshare.

Make a calendar reminder to stargaze February 28. If you are lucky enough to have clear skies, you will be able to see Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn in the sky with your naked eyes and Chiron, Uranus and Neptune with a telescope. You can see the planets without Mercury right now. But right now, Mercury is too close to the Sun. The best time to see this alignment will be shortly after sunset. Look for Venus and Saturn in the southwest sky, Jupiter overhead, and Mars in the east.

The Moon's Influence on the Week Ahead:

 Moon in Libra Saturday, February 15 at 3:44 a.m. PST- Monday, February 17 at 4:18 p.m. PST. Time to be more social, surround yourself with art and beauty, and give your romantic partner some special attention.

Moon in Scorpio Monday, February 17 at 4:18 p.m. PST- Thursday, February 20 at 4:45 a.m. PST. Time to go inward and take some time for yourself. Take a deep dive into an intriguing subject matter.

Moon in Sagittarius Thursday, February 20 at 4:45 a.m. PST- Saturday, February 22 at 3:08 p.m. PST. Time for some outdoor adventure! Make travel plans. Expand your knowledge.

Moon in Capricorn Saturday, February 22 at 3:08 p.m. PST- Monday, February 24 at 9:39 p.m. PST. Time to lean in and work vigorously. Be productive. Manage time well.

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Planetary Pointers for the week ahead:

·         Be inspired and activate your imagination. Write a song or poem or paint a picture.

·         Plan to work vigorously on a project the next two months that demands diligence, focus, and precision.

·         Call someone who would love to hear from you, or send a letter.

·         Approach your work with innovation, inspiration, and awe.

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 Ten Things to Do with Venus in Aries (February 4-March 28; May 1-June 7)

1.       Get started on a creative project.

2.       Take a dance class.

3.       Add more color.

4.       Take a new hike.

5.       Say “yes” to a spontaneous offer.

6.       Wear red.

7.       Express appreciation out in the world when people help or serve you.

8.       Be a little more assertive, in a kind manner.

9.       Change your purse.

10.   Get moving—toward anything you love

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Moon Void of Course: This is the time when the Moon makes its last major angular aspect with a planet before it moves into the next zodiacal sign tropically. This void time, when the Moon is not aspecting a planet, but rather floating on its own, is a time when things don’t come together and it is difficult to make good decisions. Purchases made during void Moons often turn out to be unsatisfactory and not work out. Appointments often don’t come together, and meetings don’t result in progress or sound, lasting decisions. We more easily get lost or meander in trying to get somewhere. The VoC Moon times for the next month are listed below so that you can plan meetings, decisions, and purchases at times when the Moon is not VoC; and use the void times for gardening, reading, and routine task work.

Void-of-Course Moon times for the month ahead (one lunar cycle):

Pacific Standard Time:

February 17: 3:23 pm-4:18 pm (Moon into Scorpio)

February 20: 2:05 am-4:54 am (Moon into Sagittarius)

February 22: 12:38 pm-3:08 pm (Moon into Capricorn)

February 24: 7:28 pm-9:39 pm (Moon into Aquarius)

February 26 at 2:04 pm, through February 27 at 12:46 am (Moon into Pisces)

March 1: 12:05 am-1:51 am (Moon into Aries)

March 2 at 5:51 am through March 3 at 2:36 am (Moon into Taurus)

March 5: 2:53 am-4:29 am (Moon into Gemini)

March 7: 6:56 am-8:28 am (Moon into Cancer)

March 9: 2:31 pm-3:58 pm (Moon into Leo)

March 11 at 1:15 pm-March 12 at 12:58 am (Moon into Virgo)

March 14: 10:47 am-11:58 am (Moon into Libra)

March 16 at 2:52 am through March 17 at 12:30 am (Moon into Scorpio)

GMT (Greenwich Mean Time):

February 17 at 23:23 through February 18 at 0:18 (Moon into Scorpio)

February 20: 10:05-12:54 (Moon into Sagittarius)

February 22: 20:38-23:08 (Moon into Capricorn)

February 25: 3:28-5:39 (Moon into Aquarius)

February 26 at 22:04 through February 27 at 8:46 (Moon into Pisces)

March 1: 8:05-9:51 (Moon into Aries)

March 2 at 13:51 through March 3 at 10:36 (Moon into Taurus)

March 5: 10:53-12:29 (Moon into Gemini)

March 7: 14:56-16:28 (Moon into Cancer)

March 9: 22:31-23:58 pm (Moon into Leo)

March 11 at 21:15 through March 12 at 8:58 (Moon into Virgo)

March 14: 18:47-19:58 am (Moon into Libra)

March 16 at 10:52 through March 17 at 8:30 (Moon into Scorpio

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