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February 2008 by Bob Mulligan

It’s leap year. Does that inspire you to do something different? February this year is full of good feelings and lots of opportunity. We can make a difference now. We enter the month with Mercury retrograde; two eclipses (at the New Moon on the 6th and at the Full Moon on the 20th) give us a powerful nudge in the right direction. If this month has one magic message for us it is to keep moving and to prioritize. Be willing to alter your own behavior in key relationships and don’t be afraid of the future. With Mercury retrograde in Aquarius (sign of working together) until the 18th, we are reviewing details of our past methods of involvement with our community. Clearly each of us makes a difference; we can be empowered to change the dynamics of our community.

Our New Moon of February 6th is at 17 Aquarius at 10:45 PM EST. This can be a tension producing moment; but it doesn’t have to be. Express your practical concerns while remaining steadfast to your ideals; lend your attention to the collective wisdom of the moment. In meditation see the needs of humanity being fulfilled by an outpouring of kindness.

On the 18th Mercury turns direct at 9:58 PM EST. This period of reevaluation is drawing to a close. Editing, simplifying, and discarding things from the past comes to a close. We are now better prepared to move forward to the challenges of our current lives.

On the 19th the Sun goes into Pisces at 1:50 AM EST. This initiates the last solar month of our winter. This is a time of rest, self-examination, reestablishing our priorities. Take stock of what you have done in the past. Just acknowledging where we have been unfolds a formula for the future.

The Full Moon on the 20th is at 1 degree at Virgo/Pisces. Last minute adjustments can turn a losing hand of cards into a winner. Be sensitive to the needs of the moment. Meditation at this moment integrates our skills into the pattern of the universe. Our highest ideals move others when we take time to express them in understandable and practical ways.

From the 1st to the 3rd we are inspiring ourselves to take further actions. We are mid-stream and we have a ways to go until we are on the other shore. Locate your good feelings; share them.

Your belief in yourself and in life from the 4th to the 10th can stimulate your positive attributes. Cast aside fears and all negative thoughts because the universe is calling you into a new period of excellence. So much can be accomplished but you need to believe that it is possible.

From the 11th to the 17th we free ourselves from the past by allowing our mind to embrace the good works of the moment. Acknowledging our mistakes is an important step in moving beyond painful repetition. Turn thoughts into action and the mind because peaceful.

From the 18th to the 24th we are caught between two conflicting values. Different friends and associates in our lives will mirror this conflict. Be willing to go the distance to resolve your own opposing desires. Be gentle with your loved ones.

From the 25th to the 29th our manner of expression can go through a refinement. If you are lucky, you will recommit to your current loves and passions. As our outlook changes, a new perspective evolves. Passions are powerful.

1st – Friday – Venus Conjunct Jupiter, Sun Parallel Pluto -You have the urge to accomplish something. Your thoughts are big but time is short. Because you see more that you can make happen; be satisfied with small gains.

2nd – Saturday – Mercury Conjunct Neptune – Put your attention on your highest values and look to the future. Are you really doing what you want to be doing? Put aside the myriad of details; rise above the petty considerations of the moment; demand that your life count for something.

3rd – Sunday – Feelings of insufficiency can be put to a positive use: clarify your priorities. Avoid moments of fear or flights of fancy and you will be effective.

4th – Monday – Sun Semi-Square Pluto – Losing something can be a pleasant experience (like losing weight). Be happy in the knowledge that loss itself can be gain.

5th – Tuesday – Open your mind and your heart to the possibility that we can build a better world, all of us together. Healing comes through emphasizing just the positive.

6th – Wednesday – Sun Semi-sextile, Sun Conjunct Mercury, Mercury Semi-Sextile Uranus, Mercury Semi-sextile Venus, Venus Sextile Uranus, then the New Moon at 10:45 PM EST– We see very clearly where we want to be, now how to get there? Set your intentions carefully. You can have what you want so “order off the menu” very carefully. Happy Chinese New Year.

7th – Thursday – People are pleasant enough. The Sun is shining mostly. We have vision and energy but it is a day to let things unfold at their own pace.

8th – Friday – Mercury Semi-square Pluto – Interruptions come to us because we allow them. Sometimes the tasks in front of us look so big it stops us from giving our best. Don’t accept any intimidation; complete what you started. Achieve your goal by envisioning it first. If you feel overwhelmed, just change your perspective.

9th – Saturday – Sun Parallel Neptune – Now is the time to gather the tools for the next part of the journey. It will take some effort to get over the next hill, but planning correctly makes your energy work more efficiently during the next few weeks.

10th – Sunday – Sun Semi-sextile Venus, Venus Sesquiquadrate Saturn, Venus Semi-sextile Neptune, Sun Conjunct Neptune – Finding your co-thinkers and being part of your natural group can be so beneficial and enjoyable today. Don’t let your responsibilities lag but also don’t let them stop you from having a really good time.

11th – Monday – Mercury Semi-sextile Jupiter, Sun Parallel Mercury – Too much information can create more problems. Sort through various ideas the day before choosing your direction.

12th – Tuesday – Slowing down can be good for your temperament but also necessary by the logic of the moment. Willingness to stick to your principles makes this day productive even if difficult.

13th – Wednesday – Mercury Sesquiquadrate Mars, Mercury Parallel Neptune, Venus Quincunx Mars – Words can hurt or heal. Express your inner thoughts but take stock of the situation your audience experiences before you speak. Elevate the dialogue and you will find common ground with your listeners in very lofty ideals.

14th – Thursday – Sun Trine Mars – Choose your path, friends, and methods wisely and this is one golden opportunity to progress toward your goals. Don’t waste time in too much talk…Some people would rather talk about what they are going to do rather than actually putting their ideas into practice. Stay focused on getting on with it.

15th – Friday – Imagination and creativity can hit a high water mark. Creativity and innovation are more important than accuracy now.

16th – Saturday – Stay close to basic principles and to your home. Keep an open mind and you will come up with new solutions to old problems.

17th – Sunday – Sun Semi-square Jupiter, Venus enters Aquarius, Venus Semi-sextile Pluto – Our natural inclination is to be innovative now. But, those darn stubborn facts keep murdering our brilliant ideas. We can see so much more than we can accomplish. Write your thoughts down. The universe is speaking; take notes; these ideas will be useful in the future.

18th – Monday – Mercury turns Direct – Be patient. Everything comes together slowly. We stand at the confluence of two rivers, we will move forward but only with some effort. Activities gradually increase their pace over the next three days.

19th – Tuesday – Sun enters Pisces, Venus Semi-square Uranus, Sun Sextile Pluto, Sun Contra-parallels Saturn – Cautious steps forward get us talking with people and checking our procedures. Don’t get lost in minutia. Organize before you act.

20th – Wednesday – Full Moon Lunar Eclipse at 10:31 PM EST – Faith and reason are natural allies now, but our basic fears can freeze our action if we are not willing to change. Entertain some new thoughts.

21st – Thursday – Venus Quincunx Saturn – Make your basic values practical then you can overcome your fears. Details are there to be handled. Don’t be afraid. Avoid taking on other people’s responsibilities.

22nd – Friday – Think about what you are doing, yes, but avoid analyzing things to death. Innovative ideas and community effort can make this a very adventuresome day.

23rd – Saturday – We can create real harmony today. There is beauty in everything; it’s just that some things reveal their true nature easily, others are more hidden. Look for the unique way that people present themselves; you will enjoy them more.

24th – Sunday – Sun Opposite Saturn – Don’t waste time trying to convince others that you are doing the right thing. You can’t please everyone, but you can do the right thing. Remember, when you do something that is right for you, it doesn’t mean that this is the correct action for anyone else.

25th – Monday – Experimentation brings us to the appropriate place with our work. Our tendency is to increase pressure and volume until we hit our stride. We are more peaceful if we remember that we are only in competition with ourselves.

26th – Tuesday – Mercury Conjunct Venus – Share your ideas. Things in your mind that may seem like a novelty to you may become the key to release someone else from their struggle. Stay lighthearted and just have fun sharing today.

27th – Wednesday – Thinking big is generally a good thing, however rash actions can be costly. Act confidently but be careful of what you commit yourself to do.

28th – Thursday – Venus Sesquiquadrate Mars– Too many ideas can spoil the moment. If we limit our options before beginning the conversation we will garner the most pleasing results.

29th – Friday – Venus Parallel Pluto – We benefit by throwing ourselves into our life time passions with abandon. Get lost in your highest love and you will truly find your real Self. Enjoy and share the intensity of the moment.

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