February 2024 presents a powerful astrological roadmap – this month is rich with energy that collectively ignites us to address factors that affect our communities and society entirely. In February 2024, we’ll see a month full of revolutionary ideas, visionary ideals, and progressive movements that will affect the greater collective. Aquarius season invites us to forge a unique path to march to our own drum and potentially take unconventional routes to achieve our goals. Over the next 20 years, while Pluto is in Aquarius, we can expect to see rapid technological and societal advancements. During this time, each Aquarius season will be amplified, as Pluto will be present for the first time since the 1700s.

In February 2024, Pluto directly influences Mercury, Venus, and Mars — along with the new moon — and is bound to bring amplified energies during each transit. February closes out with a bang, concluding with a full moon in Virgo. This full moon in Virgo complements the Aquarius season, as it reminds us to pay attention to details in our plans and consider unconventional approaches. This month reminds us that our unique ideas and community collaborations serve as our roadmap to achieving goals that can benefit others beyond ourselves.

TRANSITS:

Feb. 4 — Mercury Enters Aquarius

Mercury is the planet of communication, learning, and brainpower. When this planet transits through Aquarius, it sparks a time of innovation and forward-thinking ideas. Mercury is in Aquarius from Feb. 4 to Feb. 22; during this time, we see a shift of focus toward social causes, community-driven initiatives, progressive ideals, and group collaborations. When Mercury is in Aquarius, people may delve into conversations around technological advances, futuristic ideas, and humanitarian efforts. This transit encourages a shift in perspective and being open to unconventional approaches or viewpoints. Mercury in Aquarius transits are bound to foster open-minded discussions within your community and encourage us to think in out-of-the-box ways.

Feb. 9 — New Moon in Aquarius

New moons signify a new chapter in a person’s life. The area of life this new beginning is tied to depends on which house it occurs in for an individual. Aquarius is a sign that represents innovation, humanitarianism, community-driven ideals, and individuality. When a new moon occurs in Aquarius, it encourages us to embrace who we are and our unique vision for the future. We begin to see things from a more progressively optimistic perspective during this time. A new moon is the best time to intentionally plant seeds and craft plans that may be unconventional or benefit the greater good. Break free from the status quo and social norms. This is the time to be creative and invent your own path. Try collaborating with peers and others in your community to create something new.

Feb. 12 — Mars enters Aquarius

Mars represents the planet of action, how we assert ourselves, and how we go after what we want. When Mars enters Aquarius, it provides a surge of progressive ideals and a collective desire to change for the better. During this time, we may see technological breakthroughs and events that impact large groups of people and/or niche communities. Aquarius is a sign of innovation and independence; Aquarius breaks traditions to rebuild a new status quo. While Mars is in Aquarius, we see the collective’s focus shift toward advancements that benefit society entirely. Mars represents how we assert ourselves and approach different situations. When Mars is in Aquarius, we’re inspired to challenge the status quo, champion the underdog, and invent new paths that create a brighter future for us all.

Feb. 16 — Venus enters Aquarius

Venus is the planet of love, beauty, harmony, and self-worth. When Venus enters Aquarius, it sparks an appreciation for the unconventional. Aquarius is an air sign known for its open-mindedness; in matters of love, Aquarian energy is typically interpreted as aloof and detached. During this time, we may see a prioritization of intellectual connections over emotional ones. Venus in Aquarius also encourages us to broaden our perspectives and embrace diversity in love and beauty ideals.

During a Venus in Aquarius transit, relationships may take a more experimental approach, and a focus may shift towards friendships, community, and shared goals. Venus in Aquarius is the ideal time to celebrate unconventional beauty, progressive forms of art, and the uniqueness of each individual. This transit invites us to transcend restrictive “norms” and foster a deep sense of community and acceptance in our romantic and platonic relationships.

Feb. 18 — Sun enters Pisces

Happy Birthday, Pisces! On Feb. 18, 2024, the Sun begins its journey through the constellation of Pisces. Pisces season invites us to dive into the depths of our emotions, intuition, and empathy while exploring the realms of our subconscious mind. Pisces is a water sign ruled by Neptune (modern ruler) and Jupiter (traditional ruler). Pisces energy embodies compassion, empathy, creativity, spiritual depths, the dream world, our imagination, and more.

In Pisces season, we may find ourselves drawn to soul-nourishing activities — meditation, art, music, daydreaming, and more. During this transit, we may also find ourselves to be more energetically sensitive to the people and world around us, providing a sense of interconnectedness. Pisces season is a time for introspection, artistic expression, and acts of charity.

Feb. 22 — Mercury enters Pisces

Mercury is the planet of communication and intellect. When Mercury is in the dreamy, poetic sign of Pisces, it adds an artistic, intuitive influence to our mental processes. Mercury rules our minds, thoughts, communication, and how we understand information. Our mental abilities can be sharpened or dulled during Mercury transits — depending on what sign they are in and how they interact with our birth charts. Pisces rules things unseen and our imagination — our thoughts may become more abstract, and communication may get hazy during this time.

While Mercury is in Pisces, we’re encouraged to study our dreams to understand our subconscious desires. When Mercury transits through Pisces, we may find ourselves more in tune with our intuition and communicating in a more empathetic way. Our creativity will also be heightened during this time – with the simultaneous Mars in Aquarius transit, we are encouraged to pursue innovative artistic endeavors with unconventional approaches. This is also a time when spiritual exploration and heart-to-heart conversations may take place.

Pisces’ major struggle pertains to boundaries, so it’s paramount to adhere to your boundaries as the lines between fantasy and reality may blur during this time. Overall, this Mercury in Pisces transit invites us to embrace the power of intuition as an internal compass to navigate through life.

Feb. 24 — Full Moon in Virgo

Full moons are a culmination point where we close out cycles and reflect on the lessons they’ve taught us — especially regarding the house in which the full moon occurs. Virgo rules practicality, self-improvement, organization, and systems. Virgo is an earth sign ruled by Mercury which embodies precision and attention to detail. This lunar phase encourages us to closely evaluate our health habits and routines, emphasizing the importance of holistic well-being and being of service to ourselves (aka self-care). This full moon in Virgo transit brings a clear focus to generally enhancing our efficiency and practicality in our day-to-day lives.

Each Aquarius season will be amplified as Pluto will be present for the first time in over 200 years. During the last Pluto in Aquarius transit, 1778–1797, we saw rapid growth in mechanical inventions, political revolutions, intellectual movements, and more. These underlying societal changes form slowly over the two-decade transit. However, each year, when the planets pass Pluto during their annual transit through Aquarius, we see their progressive and revolutionary ideals begin to catalyze and crystalize. During February, as Mercury, Mars, and Venus transit through Aquarius alongside Pluto, we begin to see the seeds of these long-lasting changes take root.

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