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Horoscope for the week beginning Feb. 5
By Michael O’Connor
Tip of the week
February is an interesting month as the hours of daylight noticeably increase while winter deepens.
From Pagan tradition, Imbolc marks mid-winter, the half way point between Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox. Imbolc was renamed Candlemas by the fifth century (AD), especially in Britain as one of many adoptions of Pagan festivals by the Roman Catholic Church. In our modern era, it is commonly referred to as Groundhog Day.
February 4 is also an important date from the standpoint of traditional Chinese cosmology. It marks the day when a new Numerological cycle begins, in the Chinese system. As well, the New Moon in Aquarius coincides with Chinese New Year and the Wood Sheep/Goat/Ram hands off to the mischievous and exciting Fire Monkey. The New Moon in the Pacific Time Zone occurs on February 8 at 6:39 a.m.
By mid-month, Mercury and Venus both enter Aquarius on February 13 and 16, respectively. The Sun enters Pisces on the 18th at 9:34 PST.
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Feb. 5 – 11
Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20)
A pioneering and revolutionary mood continues. Yet more than outer territory, it is the inner depths that appeal to you now. What you really want is a clear vision, something you can believe in and invest into with confidence. If you have been lead into new territory over the past weeks and even months, then you are already on the right track. The bigger question is: do you trust the process.
Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21)
Some measurable shifts and shakes in your public life are causing you to undergo a lot of sifting and sorting. The anti has gone up especially on relationship fronts. There is reason to say that you are feeling fairly confident in some regards, yet not entirely. A metamorphic process is underway and at full throttle. Focus on reinvention of your place in the world.
Gemini (May 21 – June 21)
Wave after wave of awakening has been rolling in on your shores for some time. Some of these have likely been quite inspiring while others yet have perhaps been outright rude. The heavy side of these refers to endings, completion and even the reality of mortality. This has been true for the past few years especially. Yet with each day you are somehow getting stronger; focus there.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
A steady pace of change in your public and/or professional life continues. The good news is that you are learning to see yourself and the world and in the world as with new eyes. The learning curve is steep and contains several facets challenging you to adapt – that is the key word. Fortunately, you have been in a pretty sporting mood as of late. Stay sober to remain sharp for best results.
Leo (July 22 – Aug 23)
Things are steadily expanding on relationship fronts. Circumstances are pushing you to be more assertive. Practical concerns and considerations are featured. You are happy to proceed slowly, yet you also need to feel that you are advancing surely. Some form of new training is likely or at least you have extra homework to do. Fortify your foundations with attention on the details.
Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22)
You are in an inventive and engineering mood. This is serving to awaken aspects of you that have been waiting for their cue. This entire process is activating your desires and energy levels. The old feels less appealing with each day making unchartered territory feel more and more attractive. It may feel as though you are still in a gestating phase but something is certainly festering within.
Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22)
A crazy, creative, provocative, playful, sassy and hopefully sexy mood has taken over. It is spurring your desires and ambitions at depths seldom reached before. Your response is to get down to business, to exercise your administrative core. Learning and/or sharing knowledge is featured. You wish you could feel more confident all the while and this is where the screw is turning.
Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21)
Reflecting upon your sense of individuality you may wonder how you came to be such a unique creature. Answers to questions aside, circumstances are demanding that you reply and this is leading you into new territory. Or perhaps it is just curiosity that is leading you on. Your lifestyle in general is meant to change and improvement is the main theme.
Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21)
A steady awakening of new perceptions thus perspectives are keeping you interested. At best you feel inspired to new ventures and creative undertakings. Yet inner work is implied. Unless your core beliefs, attitudes, interpretations and subsequently your methods of approach can be revised, you may feel stuck and frustrated. Clarify your dreams and ambitions to ignite your determination to persevere.
Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19)
Sometimes it is who you know and sometimes it is what that will make the difference. What you want, however, is not just new stuff of even skills and tools; it is to think new thoughts and to express yourself in new ways. Moving beyond relationships and patterns of relating are featured. So, a rebellious urge is stirring. It has a lot of torque too, so be sure to direct it in a constructive manner.
Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19)
The Sun in your sign is activating you to new styles of approach. As if suddenly, familiar rhythms and patterns no longer feel as satisfying as they did even a short while ago. It may not yet be the time to take direct action, but something is brewing. Changes on relationship fronts are implied and the signs will be increasingly clear over the coming weeks.
Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20)
Deciphering your dreams feels extra important now. Not just the ones you have while asleep, but the ones that are actual reflections of your destiny are specifically on your mind. These are not the same as fantasies or wishful thinking or socially stimulated desires to simply have things or go places. These dreams refer to the deeper purpose of your life and specifically at this time.
– Michael O’Connor is a professional astrologer with an international clientele. He has 30 years of study in Astrology, Numerology and related metaphysical and spiritual modalities, over 20 years of full-time practice, is an entertaining and inspirational speaker, and writes a popular New Moon Newsletter and Horoscope Column. To learn more about Booking an Appointment, attending one of Michael’s Workshops or Webinars or one of his inspiring Visual Presentations, please visit his website or contact Michael directly. www.sunstarastrology.com or (250) 352-6871 or [email protected]
