Horoscopes: Feb. 11 – 17, 2022

Illustration by Ash Cheshire

Aries: Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Mercury enters Aquarius, and creativity and nonconformity take the lead. You may be getting more inventive in your love life or finding more space to connect socially. It feels easier to find common ground with people during this transit. The full moon in Leo on the 16th is conjunct with your ruling planet Mars; this could give you insight on repairing hurt feelings between you and loved ones if you are willing to bring sincerity and self awareness to the table. Matters of the heart are highlighted.

Taurus: This week, as Mercury begins its transit of Aquarius, you are getting unstuck from your cyclical thinking. Limiting self talk seems to dissipate and you can look at yourself with greater understanding and forgiveness. Disagreements with friends can more easily be talked through towards resolution. The full moon in Leo on the 16th is a fabulous confidence booster and is a great time to give or receive gifts and favors. There is a theme of empathy and generosity at this time. 

Gemini: Your ruling planet Mercury enters your fellow air sign of Aquarius this week and you are feeling open to receiving the wisdom of the cosmos. An open, flexible, and non-judgmental attitude is what gets you places in the coming weeks. The full moon in Leo on the 16th is a time of romantic opportunities and may signify a new or deepening love for someone. 

Cancer: This week, Valentine’s Day coincides with Mercury’s entrance into Aquarius. This is a time of invention and innovation for you as you begin to break free from not only your own expectations of the world but also what has come to be expected of you by others. Areas in life that have felt boring, stuck, or uninspired can be reinvigorated in the coming weeks. The full moon in Leo on the 16th opens your heart to romantic possibilities and also moves you towards building a stronger relationship with yourself. 

Leo: Valentine’s Day gets a boost of ingenuity from the transit of Mercury in Aquarius. There is an intellectual energy to the week that gets you talking, engaging mentally with others, and learning through togetherness. Areas where you have felt stuck or confused can begin to make more sense now. The full moon in your sign on the 16th boosts confidence, energy and sensuality. Surround yourself with your favorite things and people. 

Virgo: This week your ruling planet Mercury enters intellectually stimulating Aquarius. An open mind is your best companion this week as you receive new information and opportunities to build relationships or further your more material endeavors i.e. ideas for making more money or improving your home. The full moon in Leo on the 16th has you coming out of your shell and sharing more about yourself with others. It is a good time to overcome shyness and to show off what makes you special.

Libra: This week brings renewed mental energy and creativity thanks to Mercury’s entrance into fellow air sign Aquarius. You can be feeling quite idealistic and optimistic in the following weeks which makes it a great time to cheer up others or uplift those who are struggling. The full moon in Leo on the 16th is a rather romantic and dramatic influence. There can be a new or deepening love in your orbit at this time. Perhaps you are inspired to share your true feelings and most profound reflections with someone dear to you. 

Scorpio: Thanks to Mercury in Aquarius this week you are feeling extra observant and sharp. You are always the type to pick up on things that others have overlooked, but now this may even more so be the case. Teamwork and collaborations are highlighted, especially with other Scorpios or fixed signs (Leo, Taurus, Aquarius). Mercury’s conjunction with your ruling planet Pluto brings intense emotions to the surface but also provides a healing energy of self acceptance. The full moon in Leo on the 16th asks you to be more open to the ideas of trust and love. Romantic relationships may strengthen at this time.

Sagittarius: This week, as Mercury enters Aquarius and Mars is in your resource sector, there can be an air of busy-ness, innovation and improvement at home, work, and social settings. There is a lot you want to get done this month. There may be new friendships budding at this time as well. The more of your true self that you bring to the table the more you seem to attract the right people. The full moon in fiery Leo on the 16th boosts confidence and generosity, it’s all about sharing.

Capricorn: The asteroid Vesta (which represents the goddess of the hearth and home) in your sign throughout the entire month of February brings you protection and motivational energy. It is an ideal time to embark on new journeys, build the life you want in accordance with your dreams and visions, and to try the things you’ve always been too shy to do. The full moon in Leo on the 16th boosts your confidence in the area of love and romance. 

Aquarius: This week with both the sun and Mercury in your sign you are feeling headstrong and motivated, you may feel that you are in the middle of a great learning process or personal endeavor and this transit is giving you the energy to push through the final stretch of the journey. The full moon in your opposite sign of Leo brings your ego into balance. You may realize your need to share responsibilities and also to share the credit for the things you have accomplished with the help from others or the things you have learned from them.

Pisces: This week with Mercury in the social air sign of Aquarius you may finally find time in your crowded schedule to have some fun, engage in enriching conversations, and recharge your mental battery. There can be a sense of increased freedom and movement in your life this month. The full moon in Leo on the 16th boosts your creativity and your optimism. There is an energy of commitment and acceptance to this transit that can strengthen bonds and deepen your relationships.

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