I noticed that there are more trines and sextiles at play this week, which means the energy flows nicely between planets, and therefore, us. There are a couple of squares, which can be pissy, but overall, this week is lined up for magical stuff!
Forget Valentine’s Day, Plfffft. The big day is Wednesday the 16th. I mean Whoa. First of all the Sun will be squaring the lunar nodes, and this always indicates big karmic magnetism, fate, destiny, and all that. The business of the south node is old stuff, and because there is a full moon, old stuff is being wrapped up and filed. Done (or will be soon). To know what the flavor of this business is, see where Taurus and Scorpio are in your chart. The north node (now in Taurus), is always giving us the “come hither” gesture, and drawing us away from the past as we learn our lessons. With Taurus, you are finding your value based on the Taurus placement in your chart.
So, like, destiny and fate. Cool cool… But that’s not all! Venus is Conjunct Mars on Wednesday too. This happens every couple of years for just a few days, and it gets astrologers all amped up because Mars and Venus are the OG “it” couple of the sky and it opens a window of creative and aligned energy that is always welcomed! We are getting extra doses of this alignment this year because of Venus’ retrograde and slow movement, and what a gift after so much awful turbulence here in humanity! There is a final one on March 6, 2022, and then the next one is February 22, 2024. (If you want to ponder how this affected you in previous years, here’s some dates: October 5, 2017, August 24, 2019, July 13, 2021.) You can actually see them together in the sky, and that always feels kind of magical. To see these
But anyway…Venus conjunct Mars. There’s an alignment of masculine and feminine that asks us to find balance between drive and desire. Your heart and your willpower need to align. This is just one of the transits asking us to open our hearts. Find balance between doing and feeling. It's one thing to spend time with your vision board. Its another to take action steps toward those things. You may also experience a spiritual awakening at this time that is meant to draw your eyes to your destiny. It may feel like a crisis, actually, but its a signal to you that there’s an ending taking place so that a beginning can arrive. You must let go of what is in your hand so you can receive what the Universe wants to give you. It requires some faith and trust, depending on how hard you are hanging on to the thing currently in your hand. But the Universe always levels us UP. We don’t go backward. Even though sometimes life feels like Chutes and Ladders, we are always evolving forward.
AND THEN, there’s the Full Moon. This baby comes to us in Leo at 27° (uh, its my exact natal moon placement!) and it is at right there beaming its light at Venus and Mars and emphasizing that theme of passion and fulfillment and play and love and personal power and expression! Full moons illuminate what we couldn’t or didn’t see before. With all this talk of destiny and alignment, this full moon is lighting up our path forward and toward our higher calling. Leo is very heart centered and passionate. This is why it could be hard to let go of what we currently hold. But Leo invites us to play and to hope and believe. Leo also rules creativity and children. Do you even remember what it was like to be excited for something without any fear of disappointment? It's something to think about. Life experiences can cloud our beautiful, hopeful sense of wonder. And that would be a great thing to tap into this week, even if you’re only able to hold that energy for a moment.
There’s not much more I could say about this week. It’s a big one. A ritual of some kind would be a great idea this week. Put your crystals out under the moon. Conduct a little fire ceremony to let go of past stuff by writing it and burning it in the fire. Embrace your sexuality, vulnerability, and your power all at once (I’m not saying dress sexy for your ritual, but I’m sure not saying don’t!)
You could also use the following in your full moon ritual this week:
I am choosing to believe in beautiful things and receiving joy and love. I’m open to signs and new information about my next action steps. I’m ready to let go of the stuff in my past that holds me back and embrace what’s next. I am ready to feel passionate and inspired. I have faith that the Universe will bless me, so I open my heart and my hands to receive it, knowing that endings and beginnings are 2 halves of the same coin. I am confident in my future, and I’m hopeful for better times ahead.
(then rip off your bra and burn it. Haha. just kidding. Bras are expensive…so don’t do that. Unless its an underwire. Fuck those.)
Monday 14 February
Pluto trine North Node - your determination to reach goals, and intuitive instincts are strong
Mercury enters Aquarius - oh Lordy. So much air. So much thinking. So much thinking about odd things, thinking outside the box, saying random stuff. Also, detachment from emotions and a strong leaning into logic, which can help us move through areas we may have been stuck in due to emotional attachment.
Tuesday 15 February
Venus trine Psyche - past losses in love can be healed and can nurture current relationship issues
Mercury sextile Pallas - your intellect is strong and useful
Mars trine Psyche - wounded desire; the pain of wanting
Wednesday 16 February
Sun square North Node - confident about your path, but possibly complacent; anxiety about what to do now
Sun Square South Node - a situation or opportunity from the path has reached its culmination
Mercury trine Ceres - your words can comfort others
Venus conjunct Mars 16° Cap - the short story: balance of divine masculine and divine feminine; increased desire for relationship and connection; But there’s a much bigger story in the summary!
Full Moon 27° Leo - Culminations, endings, epiphanies, love, pleasure, self expression. What are you ‘holding’ in your hands right now, energetically? You may have to let that go to accept what will be handed to you in the wake of this lunar cycle. The word “destiny” is apropos!
Thursday 17 February
Jupiter sextile Uranus - eager for positive changes
Lilith sextile Eris - alignment of powerful and potentially dark feminine energies; watch your own behavior for bitterness, jealousy and manipulation. Use your powers for good!
Friday 18 February
Sun enters Pisces - We are all more dreamy, optimistic and compassionate
Saturday 19 February
Ceres sextile Pallas - you can attract supporters for your goals; others feel understood by you and are motivated to join you
Sunday 20 February
Sun square Ceres - your attempts at encouraging/nurturing could flop or be misinterpreted; more effort needed
ARIES - Leo, and hence this full moon, rules your 5th house of fun, romance, creativity and children. So this week, coupled or not, enjoy some of that good stuff. Your creative energy could really help you at work too, if you want it to. But this week, let’s not talk about the shoulds and obligations of life. Let’s take a fucking break and look at the sky, watch a movie that makes you happy, bake cookies, color with crayons…Crayons are highly undervalued!
TAURUS - The full moon lights up your house of home. And Mars and Venus are gettin’ it on in the backyard in your 9th house of adventure and exploration. Take a cue from them and kick up your relationship routine a bit. It doesn’t have to mean you cover your house in rose petals. But change things up and see what kind of spice you can shake loose.
GEMINI - This moon hits your 3rd house of communication. Your sign rules this house, so this could mean you have a busy mind (as always) or a busy schedule, or both. This week, pump the breaks when you are on your crazy auto pilot routine of self exhaustion. Sit the fuck down with a cup of tea, or take a bath. Take time this week to intentionally slow down so you can connect with the people you love, and, most importantly, yourself!
CANCER - The full moon lights up your house of earned money. So, you could get a raise, or you could realize that you work for an asshole who doesn’t appreciate you or pay you well, and have a life altering epiphany and decide to walk away. Trust that whatever this moon illuminates, your partner will be there for you, and so will the universe.
LEO - Well hello Dahling. Look at you, glowing in the light of your gorgeous full moon. Do a little spin for me…yesssss! You deserve the best, and sometimes that means leaving less than the best behind and moving ahead. You are likely starting on some kind of new project or mission, and it will require some changes to your daily life. But remember when it becomes annoying or difficult, that you deserve the best. Because we all do!
VIRGO - You are one of the hardest workers of the zodiac. But you are also a self sacrificing martyr at times who doesn’t know when to fucking quit. So sis, sit down. This full moon lights up your closet, otherwise known as your 12th house. Your unconscious and possibly limiting beliefs could come to the surface. Or your dream life might be revealing. One thing is certain…you need to rest. Actively rest, if that makes sense. And borrow some crayons from Aries.
LIBRA - As much as you love peace and quiet, at your core, you are probably an extrovert to some extent. And extroverts need people as their charging stations. You need to charge your batteries. This full moon lights up your house of BFFs, so call your girl friends and get your margaritas on. It will make things better at home when you have some personal balance.
SCORPIO - Well of all the zodiac, it is you this week that is hittin’ the career gold. The full moon illuminates your career house, so you could be recognized for your work, or promoted. Venus and Mars are in your 3rd house of communication, so if you are in publishing or writing, even better. But all work and no play make Scorpio a grumpy asshole, so take time this week to fill your personal cup as well.
SAGITTARIUS - You are called “Lucky” because you are ruled by Jupiter. I’ve seen the Sagittarian luck myself, and it is enviable. You could get paid to have adventures. Does that sound insane? It's possible right now! The moon is in your 9th house, which Sagittarius rules naturally, lighting up adventure and exploration and experience. Venus and Mars are sprinkling passion and motivation in your 2nd house of income…so…it could happen!
CAPRICORN - You should be feeling pretty confident right now, with Mars and Venus in your sign. The full moon lights up your 8th house of shared stuff. So you could either be enjoying some juicy intimacy with someone, or you could be enjoying some juicy interest rates from the bank, or an unexpected tax refund…something of that sort. Whatever the case, you’re entering a new cycle financially (a better one!) so pat yourself on the back!
AQUARIUS - Brace yourself, vulnerability ahead! (your favorite thing…not!) The full moon hits your partnership house, appreciation should flow nicely between you and your “other”. But where are Mars and Venus? Someone last saw them in the break room…uh oh….they are in your closet (the 12th house) making out, and they may help you uncover some deep truths, spiritual awakenings, etc. Your visions for your future may be arriving soon, and it may feel…weird. Enjoy the weirdness!
PISCES - Big changes often come from small changes. If you’ve been rethinking your daily routine, or how your house is decorated, or what you eat for breakfast, you’re on track. This moon illuminates your 6th house of habits and body stuff. Little changes can make a big difference in energy flow, so tweak some things. Mars and Venus are over at your friends’ house (11th house), so see if they can help you and make a party of it. You kinda need a party, so make up a reason to have one!