Your Horoscope For February 2020
Illustration, Kiki Ljung.
Honour your present needs by learning from the mistakes of your past. Get ready for another Mercury retrograde this month—and all of the misunderstandings and miscommunications that come with it. This transit will start on the 16th, but we’ll be in the retroshade as early as February 4th. Consider February to be a time for reflection, especially in the realm of relationships. Love is a practice worth committing to, this month and always.
Aquarius
Jan. 20-Feb. 18
The Leo full moon on the 8th falls in your relationship house, and that’s big news for you, Aquarius. Get emotionally clear about where you’re truly at in your relationships. It may be time to finally let go of someone from your past, or to forgive yourself for a past mistake. You may also find yourself in an uncomfortable, but sorely needed conflict. The truth is true whether you want to deal with it or not, so you might as well get in there and get honest, my love.
Learn more about what it means to be an Aquarius.
Pisces
Feb. 19-March 20
When you strive to release what no longer serves you, that doesn’t mean that your feelings and thoughts magically disappear. Sometimes your heart goes one way but self-preservation needs to take you in another direction. Honour your feelings about people you care about, without immediately converting them into actions. Love yourself enough to prioritize taking on the heartache of losing people that exist in your life at the expense of your wellbeing, Pisces.
Learn more about what it means to be Pisces.
Aries
March 21-April 19
Change is in the air this month, and while you can’t stop it from happening, you do have a say in what direction it flows. Remember to reach out to your loved ones, Aries, and tell them how much you love them, affirm how much you value them in your life, and generally share your feelings for them. If things have been hard in your relationships this is an especially good time to take the first step towards resolution, my love.
Learn more about what it means to be Aries.
Taurus
April 20-May 20
Things may feel like they’re moving in an odd direction, but you’re absolutely on your way. It’s your resistance to change that can get in the way of your own best interests this month. It’s time for you to adapt—and that’s not exactly your forte, sweet Taurus. Don’t worry about maintaining control. Concern yourself with what really matters: making sure your actions accurately reflect the person you want to be.
Learn more about what it means to be Taurus.
Gemini
May 21-June 21
You can think yourself in circles, but it’s time to pick a lane and stay in it. Your ruling planet goes retrograde this month, and while this can be inconvenient and annoying, the timing is perfect for you. Retrogrades are when you are meant to reflect on the past so that you can learn from it, and then hopefully apply those lessons to your life. Seek the thread that has been running through your life and finally take in its lessons, Twin Star.
Learn more about what it means to be Gemini.
Cancer
June 22-July 22
This month, people or disappointing situations are likely to trigger old coping mechanisms that don’t actually help you cope. Be on the lookout for ways that you respond to overwhelming feelings and scarcity. Self-sabotage can feel like self-defence, but the latter helps you be safe and the former actually makes things worse. Don’t fall back on old habits and beliefs that you worked hard to outgrow, Moonchild.
Learn more about what it means to be Cancer.
Leo
July 23-Aug. 22
Take your inspiration from the maxim “what you resist shall persist” this month; it’s time to face the truth and be willing to cope with it head-on. Between this month’s full moon in your sign on the 8th and Mercury retrograde, it’s time to reconsider your approach, Leo. You may have been approaching your life with greater caution than is needed.
Learn more about what it means to be a Leo.
Virgo
Aug. 23-Sept. 22
This is a terrible time to jump to conclusions but a tempting time to do it. Your ruling planet, Mercury, goes retrograde this month, and this is likely to inspire you to make assumptions—and not from the clearest place in your mind. If something needs to be hashed out, try and wait for the new moon on the 23rd in your relationship house. This will bring about an opening, but it’ll be up to you to walk through the door, Virgo.
Learn more about what it means to be a Virgo.
Libra
Sept. 23-Oct. 22
Boundaries are confusing and intimidating but they’re also a huge investment in your own wellness—and the authenticity of your relationships. When you consider what you need to be healthy, remember that you don’t need to avoid pain, you only need to avoid prioritizing the things that hurt you. By the end of the month you’ll have to answer for your actions (or inaction), so make sure you can stand behind what you do and how you do it, Libra.
Learn more about what it means to be a Libra.
Scorpio
Oct. 23-Nov. 21
How you relate to anger and resentments is a huge nod to your quality of life. This month you’re likely to be confronted by some feelings that are hard for you to process, but it’s worth it to sift through the messiest of your feelings to find the truth. Listen to your gut instincts but beware of defensiveness. Those feelings are usually a cover-up for sadness or insecurity; be gentle with yourself and others as you work through all of it.
Learn more about what it means to be a Scorpio.
Sagittarius
Nov. 22-Dec. 21
Don’t underestimate the role that fear plays in your life, Sagittarius. Whether you’re dealing with fear of change, getting stuck, making the wrong decisions or just generally losing control, this month is a time to cope directly with your feelings. Consider the ways that your worries have motivated you to run away from things in your life instead of towards them. Locate constructive motivations and let them guide you.
Learn more about what it means to be Sagittarius.
Capricorn
Dec. 22-Jan. 19
Other people’s opinions are valuable but not at the expense of your own inner guidance. It’s time for you to stop flip-flopping on your choices and get on with it, Capricorn. This is a poor time for concerning yourself with what you think people are saying, or comparing your approach or progress to others. Make up your mind and follow through; focus more on your approach and whether it’s right for you at this time.
Learn more about what it means to be a Capricorn.
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