Planetary Influences - February 2023

FULL MOON IN CANCER- FEBRUARY 5

As February 2023 starts, the Moon would be waxing and it gets Full at 23 degrees in the zodiac sign f Cancer on the 5th of February. With Moon posited in its own sign of Cancer, this is a time that brings about confidence and instils a sense of hope in us. After some tough times, now with this Full Moon we would be able to get a clear picture of our future ahead.

On the 5th of February, the Full Moon would be opposing the Sun placed at 23 degrees of Capricorn. With this Full Moon the natives belonging to the signs of Cancer and Capricorn stand to get affected, in particular their energy levels gets altered. Now the Sun is in Capricorn, being ruled by Saturn and hence some pressure would be seen around as well.

This Full Moon guides us to handle tough situations with ease. It helps us to face challenges with better understanding. The Full Moon in Cancer aids us in perceiving things better and emotionally and mentally mould ourselves. It teaches us to be humble and have compassion towards humanity.

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MERCURY TRANSITS CAPRICORN-( FEBRUARY 6 – 27)

Mercury in Sagittarius moves over to the adjacent sign of Capricorn on the 6th of February and would be here till the 27th for just about a three week period or so. In Sagittarius, Mercury had been in retrograde motion and on the 18th of January went into Direct mode.

With Mercury in Capricorn and in its normal orbit, we would be able to organize ourselves back after a rough roller coaster tide that we went through during the retrograde period. The sign of Capricorn is a friendly abode for Mercury, Capricorn is an earthy sign that stands for practicality while Mercury is all about communication, writing, reading and the academic pursuits.

Once into Capricorn, Mercury gets out of the malefic gaze of Mars and Rahu while it was posited in Sagittarius. This is a further welcome stand. This transit of Mercury in Capricorn helps us to think clearly and logically and to understand our abilities and move ahead.

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SUN TRANSITS AQUARIUS-( FEBRUARY 13 – MARCH 14)

As February 2023 starts, the Sun would be through the sign of Capricorn and shortly after Mercury entered Capricorn, the Sun hops on to the next sign of Aquarius on the 13th of February. Here it stays till the middle of March. In Aquarius, the Sun gets the company of the house Lord of Saturn. Sun and Saturn are said to enemies and hence we are in for some tough atmosphere around.

The Sun stands for the individual cause, while Saturn is all about a collective societal approach. Saturn has recently moves over to Aquarius and would be here for the next three year period, and hence the Sun is destined to cross Saturn in its household for the next three years around this time.

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VENUS TRANSITS PISCES-( FEBRUARY 15 – MARCH 11)

Closely following the conjunction of the Sun and Saturn in Aquarius, Venus posited therein quits the place and proceeds to the sign of Pisces on the 15th of February, here it stays till the 11th of March. Venus is exalted in the sign of Pisces and hence it is a good placement to behold, also it gets into the company of Jupiter transiting through its own sign of Pisces.

The zodiac house of Pisces is free from malefic afflictions as of now and hence Venus is well-placed. The energy around would be positive, just use the time period for learning a new skill, completing academic works or expanding your business. Also an apt time to improve your artistic pursuits. Pisces natives in particular would find the Venus transit period to be quite fruitful.

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NEW MOON IN AQUARIUS- FEBRUARY 20

The Full Moon of February 5th starts to wane as the month progresses and becomes New on the 20th of February. The luminaries Sun and Moon would be joining at 8 degrees of Aquarius to form the New Moon for the month of February.

This New Moon would be a period of low energy and can be best spent taking rest and laying low. Do not over-work or exert yourself beyond your might around this time. Presently Saturn would also be in the sign of Aquarius with just a few degrees apart. And Saturn is likely to bring about some troubles and restrictions around. This can be best utilised as period to heal our physical and mental self.

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MERCURY TRANSITS AQUARIUS-( FEBRUARY 27 – MARCH 15)

Mercury entered the zodiac sign of Capricorn the 6th of February and had been there till the 27th and then it moves over to the sign of Aquarius where it would be posited till the middle of March.

In Aquarius, Mercury gets the company of sun and Saturn already placed therein. Mercury also gets into combustion with the Sun during its transit through Aquarius. With harsh enemies Sun and Saturn in Aquarius, the environment would be quite rife with enmity and troubles, however Mercury would bring about some solace using its flexibility and communicative abilities for now.

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