Speaking of communications, there’s a shift occurring as Mercury moves into Aquarius. Thoughts may come at a quicker clip with Aha!s more prevalent over the next few weeks. Just watch for the build-up of nervous energy that may come if we get overwhelmed from the influx of sparks of insights.

Being open to the occurrence of something you weren’t anticipating can help to ease the potential stress that would otherwise be inspired by being surprised and taken off guard. Pursuing a different route, doing something you usually don’t, may feel very nourishing.

Astro-Atlas*
1:21 am: Mercury (Capricorn) square Saturn (Libra)
10:12 am: Mercury enters Aquarius
10:28 am: Moon enters Aries
10:30 am: Moon (Aries) sextile Mercury (Aquarius)
1:39 pm: Moon (Aries) conjunct Uranus (Aries)

* all times are PST

We’re in the beginning phases of the Aquarius New Moon, which primes us for making changes, connecting into something bigger than our individual selves, and breaking out of a mold that may have restrained the full expression of who we are.

Additionally, two planets are changing signs today.

Mercury shifts from diligent Capricorn to meet the Sun and Moon in innovative Aquarius. Our communication may go from slow and steady to more electric and inventive. Over the next 3 weeks you may notice yourself and others considering situations from a more detached perspective. Yet, don’t be surprised if there is a greater sense of inflexibility as well as recalcitrance. Once an idea sets in, it’s may be relatively challenging to release it.

Transition also comes via Venus changing signs, moving from adventurous Sagittarius into dedicated, til-death-do-us-part Capricorn. As it crosses into Capricorn it connects to a powerful point in the zodiac known as the Aries Point. We may be reminded today of the integral unity that exists between the individual and the collective in which they are a part. There’s a sense of almost universal connectedness–that as we relate to each other we relate to all of humanity.

May this day of transition be fruitful and inspiring for you.

Today, as Mercury changes signs we may notice a shift in collective approaches to understanding as well as in the transfer of knowledge and information. That’s because the planet of communication is moving from orthodox and realistic Capricorn into unorthodox and idealistic Aquarius.

What we may notice as Mercury travels through Aquarius is that instead of ideas coming forth slowly and deliberately, they arise instantly, electrically, and almost out of nowhere. You know the picture in cartoons where a lightbulb appears over the head of one of the characters? That’s Mercury in Aquarius.

This Aquarian feeling is especially strong since today four planets are in the sign of the Water Bearer. So, if you’re feeling drawn to the song, “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding”, there may be good reason.

What does today have in store?

* An urge to explore.

* A need to soar.

* A desire for more.

* A solution we hadn’t considered before.

* A day that certainly won’t be a bore.

Tuesday, February 9

Time is often an under-appreciated solution to a problem. I often wonder whether we overlook its superhero powers because it just seems like too simple a fix. Or maybe we shy away from electing it as our strategy because we know that when we give something time, it means we have to sit with our emotions, letting them take us on a journey that may lead to uncharted territories. Yet, it’s within this voyage, through the conscious and unconscious feelings that arise, where the jewels of realization and healing usually lay.

Today, embrace time. Sit still. Stay in your feelings. It may be amazing to see just where it takes you and how much less time it actually takes to move through challenging situations if we give ourselves permission to take the time to do so.

Wednesday, February 10

Generally, it takes Mercury two-plus weeks to change signs. But because of its recent retrograde cycle, this planet has spent nine-plus weeks in the-buck-stops-here Capricorn.

Today, as Mercury changes signs we may notice a shift in collective approaches to understanding as well as in the transfer of knowledge and information. That’s because the planet of communication is moving from orthodox and realistic Capricorn into unorthodox and idealistic Aquarius.

What we may notice as Mercury travels through Aquarius is that instead of ideas coming forth slowly and deliberately, they arise instantly, electrically, and almost out of nowhere. You know the picture in cartoons where a lightbulb appears over the head of one of the characters? That’s Mercury in Aquarius.

This Aquarian feeling is especially strong since today four planets are in the sign of the Water Bearer. So, if you’re feeling drawn to the song, “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding”, there may be good reason.

Thursday, February 11

Today Venus swims from Aquarius into Pisces where she’ll float until March 7.

When the planet of attraction moves into the sign of compassion, we are more drawn to feelings of empathy as well as the desire for unconditional love.

During this time, music, poetry and photography hold an even greater potential for inspiring our thoughts and dreams, and helping us to connect to that feeling that we are, at the core, all connected.

Friday, February 12

The Moon joins the Sun, Mercury, and Neptune in egalitarian Aquarius today. As we approach tomorrow’s New Moon, things may seem as if they are winding down. The end of the waning lunar phase (as the Moon moves from Full to New) often feels rife with a sense of letting go, as we feel drawn to release so that we can make space for that which we want to seed and grow during the Moon’s waxing phase (New to Full).

With Mercury aligning with Saturn, there’s a heightened ability to make our words work for us. Keep them real and they can help us make things real.

Saturday, February 13

This evening’s dark sky reflects the New Moon upon us. Yet, for all its darkness, a New Moon always provides us with a torch that we can use to set intentions as to what we want to create in our lives. With the New Moon aligned with Neptune, and Mercury opposing Mars today, energies are at once running high while being seemingly diffuse.  For more on what the New Moon may bring, see this post.

Sunday, February 14

With the Moon joining Venus in selfless and imaginative Pisces, and the Sun conjunct Neptune–the planet that rules Pisces–it’s a dreamy day. And also Valentine’s Day in the U.S.

With Pisces being the sign that yearns for unconditional love, this flower- and chocolate-filled day may be also replete with romanticism, idealization, and/or longing.

While we swim in the feelings-based Piscean stream, it may be worthwhile to hang on to an “is this realistic?” floatation device. This can help us to not get pulled in by undercurrents of disillusioned and sorrow-filled feelings that a strong sense of unrequited love can inspire.