The Astrology for February 2024

While the month begins with Jupiter in a positive aspect to Saturn, which augurs a positive atmosphere for the world in general, not that things are going well for all areas in the world, there are still some frustrations. The Sun is compromised by Neptune bringing confusion and sacrifices you would rather not make. While Mars and Saturn form a weak negative angle to each other resulting in frustrations and irritations. This aspect can thwart your actions leaving you feeling helpless. What is needed is a withdrawal to confront your own demons which are making matters worse. This time illuminates your old patterns of relating and so a focus upon this will help you navigate this tricky terrain. While relations with others and your ability to see circumstances with clarity is weakened in this initial part of the month, your intuition is strengthened which helps you to withdraw rather than react as this will not get you the results you may wish for.

We come to February 3 and the Third Quarter Moon where your crisis of being, of who you are what you wish to become reaches its peak before resolving. But still this resolve does nothing for you pressing forward as between February 5 to 7 the Sun is once again weakened by aspect to Neptune leaving you highly impressionable to group dynamics and your susceptibility to illness is increased. Once again, withdrawal and attunement to your inner self will help you better understand your needs for growth.

February 6 has Mercury move into Aquarius and so for the next three weeks you will be preoccupied with thoughts of goal setting and what your expectations of life are. It will be a fruitful time to examine your ideals, look at who you associate with, along with specific attention paid to how this has served your needs. Are your goals your own or are they what other people expect from you? Sharing your thoughts with those you can trust can help you find objectivity here.

With Mercury conjunct Pluto, this is a mentally intense time. So a fruitful time for researching any matter requiring some depth of thought. Beware of arguments which can have the potential to erupt into power struggles. As Venus squares Chiron we struggle to find the value of gain in our lives. What we have assumed this to be in the past has shifted and we become increasingly sensitive to discord with others. We feel responsible for bringing love and harmony into a relationship.

From February 7 Mars is sextile to Neptune and so increases our receptivity to others, bringing more compassion into our relating and softening those priors conflicts. Now then we are more able to reflect upon what has happened. Of how a course of action you have been following has served no useful purpose. Now it is also appropriate to find some time to relax.

However, this is short lived as February 8 brings the energies of Uranus into play with the Sun and Venus. Expect sudden disruption and upsets to your plans. You will struggle with any restrictions placed upon you. In your restlessness you will be wanting to break from your routines. Beware of rash and impulsive actions as at this time you will be more accident prone. But the more benign aspect of Uranus to Venus will mitigate potential conflicts while pressing the need for changing things for the day. Venturing to engage in some very different forms of entertainment. Pleasant surprises are also the order of the day.

February 10 brings us to the New Moon in Aquarius and augurs a month of attunement and harmony with others. Take time to engage as this is the time to spend with your tribe. Even when fear arises with the testing of your self efficacy, your self expression, press on and keep your trust in life’s processes. For February 13 to 15 also augurs a time for increased sensitivity to beauty, nature and the needs of those you love. At this time fantasies are much preferred to the demands of reality.

Now comes the warning. February 14 to 16 brings the conjunction of Mars to Pluto and while this energy inspires ambition, it also brings great violence. Avoid any potentially dangerous situations but instead focus upon work which requires ‘heavy lifting’, making major changes. This is a time to focus strongly upon your own needs and avoid competing these with the needs of others. Competing interests are dangerous but the ability to accomplish a great deal for yourself will help you channel this strong energy. If frustrations abound then look at the sniper within and understand it is simply you being at odds with yourself and no one is getting in your way.

Take heart though because any frustrations are clear sign posts of your discontentment with how things are for you. Examine what needs to change in your life to feel a better alignment. There is no reason why meeting your own needs cannot also empower others. And in this way you will find your individuality is supported and recognised within the group context.

February 17 will be an intense day where we have the First Quarter Moon, the first struggle of this Solar-Lunar month between the competing needs of ourselves and the group, along with Venus conjuncting Pluto, Mercury square to Uranus and Venus shifting into Aquarius. There will be a very strong urge for unusual and exciting experiences. Events will move quickly today but in your haste you may overlook important details which you will need to revisit tomorrow to make sure these are covered. However, for today, with the intense Venus aspect, we yearn for intense relating and merging. We can find ourselves unable to accept things as they are but beware of intense jealousy and possessive behaviours which will push away those we love. Remember to breathe and allow things to be as they need to.

February 19 sees the Sun moving into Pisces. Over this next month we have the opportunity to become more conscious of our inner world by reflecting upon how some of our actions run counter to our intentions. By being able to better view our old behaviours and patterns of relating which have as yet remained unchallenged. This is not the month to be driven by ego but by humility and acceptance. By being able to let go and so forge a new path onward.

A time of looking to attract resources that require further development in your life. With Venus and Mars conjunct between February 20 and 24, this will enable you to engage more fully with others. It is a passionate and attractive time with the arousal of strong feelings leading up to the Full Moon on February 25 when combined with Venus square to Jupiter when restraint is at a very low ebb.

Tensions are released through celebration and expressions of personal effectiveness. Where eating and drinking to excess becomes the norm along with the extravagant purchases. With Mars then square to Jupiter between February 26 and 29, rash acts and risk taking is once again heightened in an atmosphere of unjustified optimism. There is an urge to grow beyond your individual capacity as you are less aware of your limitations being more preoccupied with what can be than what is.

By the end of the month this energy becomes subdued with the Sun, Mercury and Saturn conjuncting. Where your duties and responsibilities contain your expectations and your energy and enthusiasm is at its lowest ebb. So in keeping with this theme, it is an introspective time where planning and organising is fruitful as no detail is overlooked. Given that your ability to empathise is also at a low ebb, retreating to do this on your own would also be wise.

As always, remember if this makes little sense to you consider getting your chart done by myself at marklambrick.com/contact for an individualised interpretation of what may be happening in your life at present.