Hi Libra! Great news! Jupiter, that big bundle of joy and happiness, moved into your house of work and health in January, and will be settling himself nicely here as we speak! What does it mean?! Jupiter brings optimism and confidence to anything he touches, so you will begin to feel a lot more positive about your work over the next few months. Even those mundane chores or exercise regimes which sometimes seem a little too depressing to handle, will somehow not seem as bad with this boy around. You will also be searching for a more compassionate angle in your working life however, and many of the petty niggles of your colleagues or employer may be tough to take, as you strive to see the bigger picture. Certainly you will be moving towards a role with more job satisfaction in the next year, which can only be a good thing. Just watch that waist line, as one thing Jupiter is not big on is discipline!
With the Sun and Mercury meeting in your house of love and romance between the 11th and 18th of the month, and the new Moon also here on the 14th, you are all set for a wonderful Valentine’s Day if you are searching for new love. Neptune is also on hand here to add a liberal sprinkling of idealism, so you really will be striving for that perfect romance during this period. It’s all lovely, but if you are starting out on a new relationship around this time, just be aware that you may not be seeing things very practically! If you aren’t interested in all this romantic stuff, get yourself into a new creative pastime, something to really get your artistic teeth into. The 23rd to 28th are especially good days for self-expression, so something you create around this time could really show off your skills! You never know who’s watching so go for it!
Friendships will continue to be in focus for you as the year progresses. With Mars still retrograde here until mid-March, and also locked in an aspect with Saturn, also retrograde, communication with pals will be extremely difficult for the next month or so. You may feel thwarted at every turn as you attempt to make yourself understood, and with some very self-centred behaviour around you, you will easily tire of other people’s problems. You won’t feel much like socialising for the first two weeks of February either, you may even feel a touch self-conscious, but things will improve as we reach the end of the month, so take heart. This is about perseverance and dedication in your close friendships, and your hard work will be rewarded!
The last day of February brings a full Moon to your house of private things. This is always a difficult place for a full Moon, as it illuminates the dark corners or our lives, the parts of ourselves we don’t really want to think or talk about, and forces them out into the open so we can make some changes. Don’t be afraid to admit what you are scared of, because once it is out it won’t look half as bad in daylight! Your intuition is very powerful around this day too, so be aware of any unusual experiences or events, if you feel they mean something important, they probably do. This is about tackling your phobias and insecurities head on, and realising that things aren’t as bad as you thought they would be. Move into the future with confidence and optimism and leave those demons behind you! Have a great month!