Venus enters Aries, Mercury Trine Jupiter & Jupiter Direct (Feb 3-4)
The month opens with a dynamic shift as Venus enters Aries, bringing a bold and independent tone to relationships and financial matters. Venus takes a step down in dignity in Aires where she favors direct action, passionate pursuits, and risk-taking. Venus will want to move fast but is in fact slowing down on the way to her retrograde station and underworld journey starting next month.
Also on Feb 03, Mercury in Aquarius forms an exact trine with Jupiter in Gemini, facilitating expansive thinking, optimistic communication, and intellectual breakthroughs.
Jupiter, which has been retrograde in Gemini, stations direct on February 4, unlocking momentum in areas related to education, travel, media, and technology. Ideas that have been in a revision phase since last October may now begin to take form. Expect a renewed push toward innovation and problem-solving, particularly in networking, publishing, and information-sharing over the coming days.
Mars Retrograde Trine Saturn (Feb 8-10) & Mars Stationing Direct
Mars, still retrograde in Cancer, forms a stabilizing trine to Saturn in Pisces from February 8-10. This aspect offers a disciplined and strategic approach to the home, family, spirituality where the dual-malefics add a security-minded focus to matters. The theme now is about cutting away what is no longer needed and making due with less as our intuition prepares us for greater balance in the face of turbulent waters ahead.
The Moon conjoins Mars on the 9th, intensifying personal reactions and further highlighting the need for patience and restraint.
Mars will station direct at 17° Cancer, signaling a turning point in conflicts and initiatives that have been simmering beneath the surface since late 2024. The emphasis on Cancer suggests that matters concerning home, family, and emotional boundaries will see a shift toward resolution or decisive action. Projects and efforts that have been stalled will begin to slowly see forward momentum over the coming weeks, albeit with a re-defined backdrop of swift-moving change.
Mercury Cazimi (Feb 9) & Mercury’s Transition into Pisces (Feb 14-25)
Mercury reaches its Cazimi moment at 20° Aquarius on February 9, a peak of mental clarity and insight. This alignment, however, is complicated by its square to Uranus in Taurus, introducing an element of unpredictability or disruption. Insights gained around this time may challenge existing structures or require adaptation to new information.
By February 14, Mercury enters Pisces, shifting communication styles toward intuition and emotional resonance rather than logic and precision. Mercury also takes a step down in dignity when entering Pisces, where issues around water related travel, commerce and communication can get mired in confusion. Later in the month Mercury meets with Saturn in Pisces on February 25, a period that demands careful consideration of responsibilities, long-term commitments, and the practical application of intuitive knowledge. Our thinking is not at its sharpest now, and with Mercury stationing retrograde in March, it is likely we will need to come back and revise our thinking and plans around projects and themes that are relevant at this time.
Full Moon in Leo (Feb 12)
The Full Moon in Leo on February 12 brings themes of personal expression, leadership, and recognition to the forefront. This lunation is conjunct Mercury and square Uranus, suggesting a doubling down on events transpiring that bring about revelation or sudden shifts in perspective. The push-pull between creative autonomy and collective obligations will be a central theme. This Full Moon encourages confidence but also demands adaptability in the face of unexpected developments.
Sun Enters Pisces (Feb 18)
On February 18, the Sun moves into Pisces, marking a shift toward reflection, imagination, and fluidity. This solar ingress brings attention to themes of dissolution, dreams, and spiritual awareness. With Neptune and Saturn already in Pisces, this period reinforces the need for discernment between reality and illusion.
Partial North Node Solar Eclipse in Pisces (Feb 27)
The most significant astrological event of February is the Partial North Node Solar Eclipse at 9° Pisces on February 27. This lunation is marked by a square to Jupiter in Gemini, a sextile to Uranus in Taurus, and the presence of Neptune and Saturn in Pisces.
Eclipses signal major shifts, and this one highlights the complex interplay of idealism, expansion, and disruption in Pisces-related areas: spirituality, artistry, institutions, and the subconscious. The North Node at 27° Pisces points toward fated events and evolutionary developments over the coming months. Expect unexpected changes in ideological structures, belief systems, and collective narratives.
This eclipse serves as a prelude to further developments in March and April, setting the stage for a period of deep transformation in how we approach dreams, illusions, and intangible realities.
Conclusion
February 2025 is a month of shifting tides, with significant planetary movements shaping a narrative of release, recalibration, and forward momentum. Jupiter’s direct station brings expansion back on the table, while Mars’ station direct calls for decisive action after a prolonged period of uncertainty. Mercury’s transitions highlight the importance of mental adaptability, and the eclipse at the end of the month signals a broader unfolding of collective shifts that will continue to evolve in the months ahead.
As always, how these transits manifest on an individual level depends on personal chart placements, but the overarching themes suggest that February is a month where clarity emerges from complexity, and forward movement becomes possible after months of review and internal processing.