MONTHLY OVERVIEW:
February begins with you huddled in your cocoon, deep in the throes of an intense personal metamorphosis. You’re evolving—again—and there’s a lot of internal circuitry rewiring itself. The Sun is in Aquarius, your mystic eighth house. Allow yourself all the private space and emotional healing you need during the first three weeks of February. It’s a good time to speak to a therapist or a wise friend who can help you sift through the complexity. Not all of your friends will be able to handle you in this overwrought state, and you’re wise to trust with discretion.

On a positive note, the eighth house also rules sex and sensuality. So while you’re busy drawing the drapes and closing out the world, why not make room for a luscious “plus-one” in your lair? If you’ve got a detailed project to work through, tackle it during this cycle, too, as you’re capable of extreme focus, willpower and drive.

After the 18th, your soul emerges a butterfly, buoyed by hope and optimism. The Sun enters Pisces, joined by adventurous Jupiter, romantic Venus, chatty Mercury and change-maker Aquarius. Your energy is like night and day, and that cozy cocoon now feels like a suffocating cage. Travel or rejoin the wider world, adding more fun and adventure to your life. You may need to shake off the previous weeks’ intensity by visiting a new environment, even if you just take a day trip outside city limits. Surround yourself with positive new people whose expansive worldviews stoke your inspiration.

LOVE & ROMANCE:
Relationships have been on the table all year, starting with eclipses on New Year’s Eve and January 15th touching your partnership sector. Do you want more intimacy, more freedom, or both? The first two weeks of February could see you swinging to extremes while Venus and the Sun are in Aquarius, your eighth house of intense bonding. For some Cancers, Valentine’s Day could mean an engagement, a pregnancy or a possible temporary separation. The planets are stoking your emotional coals, and you may need a little time off to clear your head.

On February 13th, the Aquarius new moon aligns with foggy Neptune, making you long for either a fantasy escape or a break from intimacy. A steamy, hush-hush affair could be on the table—but are you or the other person unattached? Don’t let your vulnerable emotions tempt you into dramatic terrain. Be careful not to give beyond your limits—time, energy, financial resources—or you could feel used. This day also marks a new beginning with intimacy, which could ultimately bring you and your special one closer.

Luckily, this confusing spell ends in time for the big V-Day. For single Crabs or Cancers in rock-solid relationships especially, Cupid brings awesome adventure and laughter. The moon (your ruler) aligns with romantic Venus and worldly Jupiter, helping you see the big picture again. A change of scene will do you good; pack your bags for a weekend getaway, since Valentine’s Day falls on a Sunday.

MONEY & CAREER:
Take stock of your current financial assets and long-term goals. The Sun is in Aquarius, your eighth house of wealth and property, until the 18th. Energetic Mars is also retrograde (backward) in your money sector until March, an important time to review and renew your financial goals. What’s in your portfolio and retirement fund? If you haven’t so much as hatched a nest egg, start putting small amounts in savings each week. The habit of saving is as important as how much you actually save. More than any other sign, Cancers need a base of emotional security to function. If you’re plagued by debt or the shaky real estate market, work with a credit counselor or advisor. Make a workable plan to pay down loans and credit cards.

On the 18th, the Sun moves into Pisces, your entrepreneurial ninth house—joined by lucky Jupiter, radical Uranus and artistic Venus. You crave more freedom from your work, and you could set your sights on a big, world-changing project, possibly involving the media. Join up with an eclectic, multicultural group of creative thinkers to create a new world order. Have you secretly dreamed of traveling? Imagine biking through Vietnam, praying at an ashram, hiking Machupichu in Peru, or volunteering at a Nepalese orphanage. It’s all possible if you speak it into being, so explore the possibilities.

HEALTH: MIND, BODY & SOUL:
Your health begins from the inside out this month. The Aquarius Sun emphasizes your internal organs, digestion and overall energetic flow. This is a great time for a cleanse or detox, especially since your appetite has increased in the last month, thanks to Jupiter in your abundant ninth house. Check out the book Eat Right 4 Your Blood Type or Natalia Rose’s Life Force Energy. This is a deeply mystical and emotional time, and you’d do well to find that quiet place in yourself through meditation or increased private time. Water is healing, even if that means soaking in a hot tub or buying a little DIY Jacuzzi jet-pack for your bath.

Thanks to Saturn’s retrograde through your self-care sector, you could be feeling frumpy and unfeminine these days. Don’t let family demands or issues at home zap your energy. Carve out non-negotiable pampering several times a week. After the 18th, the Pisces Sun energizes your optimistic ninth house. Dance classes, cross-country skiing, snowboarding—whatever gets you moving and laughing makes a huge difference in your mindset overall. 

On February 28th, the Virgo full moon in your communication sector finds you anxious to speak your mind. Although you can’t hold back, be careful not to preach or exaggerate. If you’re pitching an idea, don’t promise more than you can deliver. It’s the old “be careful what you wish for—you just might get it.” Your words carry great power on this day, so be responsible for what comes out of your mouth.