February 11-18, 2024

This is a pivotal week as Mars and Venus will both meet up with Pluto and we are still riding the waves of the New Moon in Aquarius. There may not be a lot of aspects, but what’s happening is impactful!

February 13: Mars moves into Aquarius: Mars wants you to take some action in areas of life that need innovation, freedom, and change. Aquarius is a fixed, air sign. Look at where your thinking has become fixed and consider how you can mix it up. Mars appreciates a good strategy. 

February 14: Mars conjunct Pluto in Aquarius: This is the first time Mars will interact with Pluto. A conjunction is an infusion and uniting of energy. Mars is the god of war. There could be a flare of anger, passion, defensiveness, and vitality. Remember Pluto shows where something has gone past its prime–something akin to an expiration date. If you haven’t been owning your anger or sweeping it under the rug, you could feel like you’re ready to implode, or conversely, when anger isn’t addressed, it can turn inwards and become depressive energy (and let’s not forget that Mars has been in one Saturn ruled sign, Capricorn, and now moving into another Saturn ruled sign, Aquarius. Saturn can bring a weightiness to any situation). Mars will meet with Pluto every two years, give or take, so this is the first iteration. Let’s stay alert. Our egos could be on overdrive. Each time the planets meet, you will have a decision about which action to take or direction to go. Mars's archetype and the word decision have something in common–cutting off. You have come to a fork in the road, and the other option is no longer viable once you choose. Pluto has to do with power and Mars has to do with our ego, so we could also be looking at power plays or “power over” situations.   Notice where you feel defensive? What's behind it? Do you feel attacked or are you refusing to look at what needs to change. Remember there is power in choosing. You may feel as if you're back is against the wall, but there could be an option you are choosing not to explore. Looking at the timing of this transit, the 14th is Valentine’s Day, so having this energy during this time could show up in a variety of ways. Since Valentine’s Day is so centered around relationships expect that Pluto/Mars energy to flavor this “holiday”. It could signal renewal and regeneration in a relationship or it could be issues around power dynamics or even the ending of a collaboration. It could also bring up feelings in us if we don’t have a relationship. Do we attach meaning around that? Be willing to look into those spaces if so. 

February 15: Mercury in Aquarius sextiles Chiron in Aries at 16 degrees. Given the energies described above, this could be helpful energy if we decide perhaps to talk to a trusted friend or advisor about the issues that are bubbling to the surface. 

February 16: Venus enters Aquarius: Venus in Aquarius may have us looking at how we connect with others. Do we embrace individualism within our relationships? Or do we feel like we need to meld within the group? How can we celebrate the quirky and different sides of ourselves? Do we feel a little more willing to socialize and get together? 

Venus conjuncts Pluto in Aquaruius: Yet again, we are aware of Pluto on another energetic level. First, we had the Sun (awareness), then Mercury (communications), then Mars (action), and now Venus. Venus rules relationships, collaborations, art, beauty, and aesthetics to name a few things. What is worthy? What and who is of value to us? This could be a deep dive into intimacy or a fear of intimacy. This could show up as power struggles or relationships where we feel empowered. We may crave a deeper intimacy with others, and with Pluto we may even obsess over it. (Let’s be aware that Mars is not that far off from this conjunction).

Mercury in Aquarius squares Uranus in Taurus at 19 degrees.  🤯🤔 Our minds could be full of new ideas and inspiring thoughts. Let's diversify and innovate. Aha moments and breakthroughs can be exciting...depends on your POV. Excitement and anxiety can often be felt the same way. Sometimes,Uranus brings in messages at lightning-fast speed, we may need a “stepdown”--like give it to me in sound bytes, not an essay. Surprising developments or messages could occur on this day. If you’re feeling scattered or anxious, ground your energy. Take a walk, garden, make a home-cooked meal, hug a tree, read a book, meditate. What helps you to ground? 

February 18: Sun moves into Pisces. Things get a little hazy and we may want to slow down and go with the flow. What makes us feel connected?

*Please read the 3-part series on my website about Pluto in Aquarius for further insights.

**My intention with these weekly astrology reports is something like looking at a weather app. If you know it will rain, you’ll bring an umbrella. Awareness can help us navigate the Astro “weather” too. I  hope to share this information in an easily digestible way (not too much jargon).  Please read this information knowing that these energies can appear in higher or lower forms. Even though I may give specific dates for the exact aspects, you could feel the energies a few days before or after as the aspects form and separate. These are all based on EST times.