Taurus Taurus
February 12 ~ February 26
Mars is still pulling you in, and you are more than OK with that. Mars retrograde in Cancer is bringing you in closer touch with the real luxuries in life: time, health, a quiet mind, slow mornings, rest without guilt, a good night’s sleep, calm and simple days, meaningful conversations, home-cooked meals, people you love, and people who love you back. Mars stations direct again on Sunday, Feb. 23, and will remain in the nurturing sign of Cancer until April 18. You’ve got more time for all of the above. To second that emotion, your ruler Venus is now in Aries in your house of healing and escape. Venus is also slowing down but, in her case, she is preparing to kick it in reverse on March 1 ~ April 12. Venus will back into Pisces March 27, and re-enter Aries on April 30 and not clear her shadow from the retrograde until mid-May. This could have you coming and going, looking for connection and then retreating back into the cave. This year has you valuing many things in a new-way, your tastes are evolving and so are your tendencies. Pay attention to what direction they are traveling. Are you being fed by the pure silence in meditation? Or fed by a temporary fix? New habits are forming and transformational trends are being set in motion. Mercury enters compatible Pisces on Valentine’s Day, Friday, Feb. 14, and will form a mobilizing trine to Mars on the same day that Mars stations direct again, Sunday, Feb. 23, energizing the potential for healing breakthroughs with just a few words spoken to the right person. “I’m so sorry” works magic. So does “forgive me”. Or simply a gesture of love; actions do speak louder than words. If the tables are turned, perhaps those words or a loving outreach is on its way to you. Mercury also rules the transiting South Node in fellow earth sign Virgo, symbolizing your chance to dissolve your doubts and release something unwanted by turning them to dust, while manifesting something more ideal with just one wave of your hand. Mercury becomes your magic wand.
Seize the moment while you can!
Photo: Chris Osmond