Somehow, we’re already into the second month of 2012. That happened fast, didn’t it? The seekers and spiritualists are saying that one “sign” of 2012 is the experience of time speeding up. The distance between people and places also feels shortened, partly due to technology. We can expect to feel more of this shift as the year progresses (however, we believe that 2011 was the real transitional year–it was a doozie for everyone we know).
February 3rd brings one of the biggest events to herald 2012. Neptune, the spiritual and karmic healer, moves into its home sign of Pisces for the next 14 years. Neptune was here briefly from April-August 2011, giving us a teensy sneak preview. But the last time it was here was during the mid-1800s, during the time when slavery was abolished. Read our special feature on Neptune in Pisces.
Neptune has been in Aquarius since 1998, a time when people have gotten closer and more connected, but in other ways, more detached. That’s because Neptune dissolves the boundaries between people, but Aquarius rules radical individuality–a bit of a paradox! This has given rise to the “accessible” reality show stars and YouTube sensations who seem both within arm’s reach (cue the voyeuristic, faux-intimate celeb Twitter streams) and in a class of their own. It’s been a strange contradiction to navigate, one that’s left a lot of people feeling spiritually fragmented.
Neptune’s move into Pisces should help resolve this disconnect. We’ve already heard of companies shutting down email servers after 7:00 p.m., or trying “Switch-Off Sundays” where they pry themselves away from the computer. Neptune in Pisces will connect us more to art, spirituality and creativity…hopefully shuffling technology into its rightful place as a means of communication, rather than a way to avoid intimacy. (Guilty as charged over here at AstroTwins HQ.)
Calling all mamas! If you’re a mother (or a kid lover), we’d love for you to visit our newly-launched website Momstrology.com . They say your kid doesn’t come with an “owner’s manual”; we beg to differ. The dynamics between you and your child are written in the stars, and knowing them can ease the confounding journey of motherhood. Join the conversation, pick up some wisdom, meet some hot mamas, and learn more about yourself and your loved ones.
Lastly, happy (early) Valentine’s Day! The moon will be in sexy Scorpio during the day and in adventurous Sagittarius that night. Check your February Monthly Horoscope for all the details!
A few February highlights…
Neptune in Pisces (2/3) The karmic healer moves into its home sign of Pisces until 2026, bringing art and compassion to the world About time! Saturn retrograde in Libra (2/7-6/25) Tough Saturn tests the mettle of our closest relationships, making sure they’re built on a sound, stable foundation.
Leo full moon (2/7) No holding back! This is the day to express yourself loud and proud, and to wear your heart on your sleeve.
Pisces new moon (2/21) Neptune’s energy really kicks in when the Pisces new moon awakens our artistic sensibilities, imaginations and desire for connection.
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Cosmic Love, Ophira Tali, The AstroTwins