FEBRUARY 2010 OUTLOOK:   

     This month the momentum shifts to Aquarius, as Venus, the Sun and Jupiter will transit there.  By the end of February, Mercury will join them.  So, there will be four planets transiting through Aquarius.  Mars is throwing an 8^th house aspect to Aquarius from its debilitated sign of Cancer, aggravating these planets.  This creates irritation, argumentativeness, tension, impulsiveness, discord, protests and general restlessness. 

     Planets transiting through Aquarius generally bring some unexpected or unusual events.  So, this should be an interesting month.  First, Jupiter is already transiting through Aquarius and gains some strength after one year of transiting through its debilitated position.  Individuals with planets in sidereal (Vedic chart) Aquarius will generally feel more optimistic and expansive as a result of this particular transit.  The specific area of good fortune will depend upon the exact house that Aquarius falls in, for your particular chart, and which planets are there and the houses that they rule.  

     Jupiter is transiting through Shatabhisha nakshatra (for the entire month), whose shakti (energy) is the “power of healing.”  Therefore, Jupiter’s transit here, will generally promote resolving medical problems. However, Jupiter is also receiving the aspect of malefic, debilitated, retrograde Mars, which may create some frustration and delay in the healing process.   If you are planning to receive treatment for medical problems this month, it is wise to be patient and re-evaluate the treatment plan before jumping into it.  Double check that you are receiving the correct medication or prescription, if applicable.   Shatabhisha is defined as “100 physicians/healers,” which implies that there may be a need to visit with several doctors to resolve a problem.  You may find yourself seeking a second or third opinion to resolve a health problem, or simply going back to the same doctor multiple times to get to the root cause of the problem.

     On 2/6, Venus enters Aquarius and on 2/12 the Sun enters Aquarius.  Mars continues to retrograde for the entire month in its debilitated position, throwing aspects to Mercury in Capricorn, and to the Sun, Venus and Jupiter, respectively.  Mars will throw an exact aspect to Jupiter on 2/10, creating irritation, impatience, debates, protests and issues in the area of education, involving teachers, children and/or religious figures.  Mars then throws an exact aspect onto Mercury on 2/13, promoting impatient, rushed communications and an increased tendency for arguments and debates.  Mars will also throw an aspect onto the Moon that day, stirring emotions and impulsive decision-making.   It’s wise to be more cautious on 2/13 before making commitments, major purchases or accepting offers due to the rash impulsiveness coming from Mars on that day. Think before you speak and take a deep breath before you argue or send an angry email.

     The overall tendency to debate, protest and argue will be strong this month, particularly in political spheres.  Groups will tend to dig in their heels, take strong stands on various issues and choose to debate, argue and protest this month.  They’ll want their voices and opinions to be heard, especially involving humanitarian concerns.  It’s also a month where unconventional relationships and the desire for more personal freedoms gain strength and focus.   Mars throws an exact aspect onto Venus on 2/14, creating passion and desire, as well as arguments.  The Moon will be closely conjunct to Venus on 2/14 and also receive the Mars aspect.  Some caution with communications is advised, particularly if you’re feeling impatient, rushed or frustrated.  Mars throws its exact aspect to the Sun on 2/20, creating some excessive heat.  There may be an increased tendency for fires to break out or for accidents in the kitchen, involving burns.  Flooding and excessive rains are more likely to occur this month, particularly around 2/25 when the Moon and debilitated Mars conjunct in Cancer, a water sign.  

Finally, on 2/25, Mercury moves into Aquarius to join with the Sun, Jupiter and Venus.  Four planets transiting through one house creates an intense focus, sometimes causing too much energy in one place.  Too many planets will be vying for attention in a tight space, simultaneously. Expect some unusual, surprising events, which may be hard to predict, around the end of February.   It is possible that there could be a sudden, unexpected passage of U.S. health care legislation during late February.