HeartwingsandFriends.com - Tasha's AstroPlanner (February)

Overall this is an active month but not a disruptive one. Potential exists for inroads toward compassionate treatment of those limited or afflicted. Mercury turns retrograde on the 23rd; get all innovation, initial efforts, and important purchases accomplished before that. Afterward use the energy to work on current or delayed issues and problems and plan or do research for the future.

The month begins with two planets changing signs, Mars into Pisces where it could afflict the comfortable and comfort the afflicted. We may be more aware of those whose limits are causing issues as well as discover ways to be of help. Venus moving into Aquarius could bring opportunities for more attention to those in need, as well as our focus on altruistic efforts to be of service.

The 3rd and 4th bring a potential for confusion. Check calls to activity for authenticity first. Mercury into Pisces on the 5th signals greater compassion in thoughts and communications, as well as a potential for confusion! The 5th and 6th could bring sudden, unexplained benefits or bonuses if we are alert for them. The 6th increases a potential for confusion. Stay grounded and all is well.

Good fortune is available on the 6th and 7th, seek benefits or opportunities. The 8th brings a potential for energetic speech and fast communication, however take care not to answer too quickly, speed, or argue. A tendency to exaggerate or even lie could arise on the 8th and 9th. The New Moon shines on the 10th. Write your New Moon checks for abundance in the 24 hours afterward. (2:08 AM EST) Ask me for the format if you like. The 9th and 10th also bring a potential for stormy weather as well as hasty, inappropriate or excess action or activity.

The 10th and 11th signal a potential for relationship issues and problems making choices. The 11th and 12th signal a potential for success in promoting positive change. The 15th brings a potential for energy to spare. The 16th signals good results from efforts to build as well as to stabilize what is already built. The Sun enters Pisces on the 18th, and Saturn turns retrograde. Delays in finalizing, structural design and political action may be expected over the next months. The 20th and 21st may bring strange experiences or spiritual ones.

On the 23rd Mercury turns retrograde for approximately three weeks. Time now to rethink, restore and rebuild, rather than initiate. The 25th sees Venus into Pisces, where she is much more comfortable and brings peaceful thoughts, a Full Moon in Virgo bringing extra focus on health, and a potential for exaggeration or over eating. The 25th and 26th signal strong arguments or communications, while the 27th and 28th suggest being wary of self deception in making choices, and hopefully a focus on better spiritual understanding.

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Day	Date	Astrology
Fri	1st	Two planets change signs today, Venus to Aquarius and Mars to Pisces. This could produce feeling issues as well as energy issues as neither planet is comfortable in these signs. Opportunity: come to better terms with emotional issues and situations.
Sat	2nd	Candlemas and Ground Hog Day (Visit the official site of the Punxsutawney Phil and the Groundhog Club by clicking here). - Today's intense Scorpio moon could make this an interesting Groundhog Day.
Sun	3rd	Explore a mystery, or your passion, or both.
Mon	4th	Carry on; be mindful of deception especially around taking action
Tue	5th	Mercury into Pisces can incline us to greater compassion. Unexpected attractions may beckon.
Wed	6th	It is easy today to deceive yourself or others even unwittingly. Check for the truth. Later Good fortune is in the air.
Thur	7th	Good fortune continues, reach for the stars.
Fri	8th	A hug energy day all around. For a karma bonus, act to benefit others.
Sat	9th	Obstacles only present lessons and opportunities. Stay with your dream.
Sun	10th	New Moon in Aquarius signals the opportunity to seek your desire. Make a wish list; be mindful of what you might need to give in order to receive
Mon	11th	Choices made today could carry obligations. Choose mindfully. Later, an opportunity for positive change may appear,
Tue	12th	Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin Birthdays and Mardi Gras Day - Seek positive change with a ready heart.
Wed	13th	Ash Wednesday - Lent - Moon in aggressive Ares gives the day a push forward. Plan action.
Thur	14th	St Valentines Day - Lovely red energy for Valentine's Day sings in the hearts of all.
Fri	15th	Work on communication changes and opportunities to expand.
Sat	16th	A good day to take action on a long awaited or long term project.
Sun	17th	Moon in chatty Gemini suggests getting together with friends.
Mon	18th	Presidents Day and George Washington's Birthday - Sun into Pisces inclines us to compassion. Saturn turns retrograde and there is potential slowing and retrenching in business and politics.
Tue	19th	Errands, communication, short trips are all featured.
Wed	20th	Moon in caring Cancer could mean feeling sensitive and vulnerable. Be careful not to succumb to a scam or a sob story
Thur	21st	Enchantment is in the air and mystery. Listen to music or make it
Fri	22nd	Romantic Leo Moon suggests you seek out and embrace those you love
Sat	23rd	Mercury turns retrograde now for the rest of the month. Focus on activities beginning with 're' for best results.
Sun	24th	Playful energy abounds. Plan fun with those you love.
Mon	25th	Full Moon in Virgo inspires organization and careful cleaning. Venus into Pisces inspires TLC. Today's expansive energy might be overwhelming.
Tue	26th	Energetic thought processes make this a great day for a meeting.
Wed	27th	Fair and equal distribution is key. Ratify agreements already made.
Thur	28th	A day to give a hand to the unfortunate. Enjoy a spiritual experience

	Holidays & Other Interesting events happening in FEBRUARY: Holidays and Other Cool Events brought to you by Doc Dingley
	Month Long & Week Long Events in February: Filipino American History Month (in United States) National Black History Month (in United States) National Arts & Humanities Month (in United States) National Domestic Violence Awareness Month (in United States) National Disability Employment Awareness Month (in United States) National Engineers Week (U.S) is the 3rd full week of Feb (17th-23rd). National Sexuality Education Month (in United States)
	Health Observances: National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (in United States) Campaign for Healthier Babies Month Celiac Sprue Awareness Month National Dental Hygiene Month (in United States) National Down Syndrome Awareness Month (in United States) Health Literacy Month Healthy Lung Month National Infertility Awareness Month (in United States) National Lupus Erythematosus Awareness Month (in United States) National Orthodontic Health Month (in United States) National Physical Therapy Month (in United States) National Spina Bifida Awareness Month (in United States) National Spinal Health Month (in United States) Rett Syndrome Awareness Month (in United States) Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month (in United States) World Blindness Awareness Month
	Ground Hog Day is February 2nd, Visit the official site of the Punxsutawney Phil and the Groundhog Club by clicking here.
	Candlemas is February 2nd
	The AFC/NFL American Football Leagues Super Bowl XLVII (wiki) is Sunday February 3rd 2013, *see also Super Bowl XLVII and SuperBowl.com Official Site.**
	Westminster Dog Show runs from February 11th-12th 2012, see also Westminster Kennel Club
	Abraham Lincoln's Birthday is February 12th
	Darwin Day February 12th is the anniversary and birthday of Charles Darwin, see also Darwin.org.
	Mardi Gras Day is February 12th 2013, see also Mardi Gras Day and Mardi Gras New Orleans Official Sites
	St. Valentine's Day is February 14th
	Ash Wednesday - Lent Falls between February 4th to March 10th in regular years and February 5th to March 10th in leap years. It is a moveable feast, falling on a different date each year because it is dependent on the date of Easter. This year in 2013 it falls on February 13th
	NBA Basketball All-Star game is February 17th, see also 2013 NBA All-Star Game.
	Presidents Day is the third Monday of the Month. (February 18th. 2013)
	George Washington's Birthday is February 18th in 2013. George Washington was actually born on February 11, 1731 of the Julian calendar, in use before England's calendar reformation in September 1752. His birthday is equivalent to February 22, 1732 in the Gregorian calendar used since 1752. Later in life, Washington himself considered the 22nd to be his birthday.
	The Straight Dope: How Come February has only 28 days? and when does it have 29
	What is a Leap Year?
	Did You Know - Sweden had a February 30th in 1712?
	Other Names for February : Historical names for February include the Anglo-Saxon terms Solmoneth (mud month) and Kale-monath (named for cabbage) as well as Charlemagne's designation Hornung. In Finnish, the month is called helmikuu, meaning "month of the pearl"; when snow melts on tree branches, it forms droplets, and as these freeze again, they are like pearls of ice.
	February in the Northern Hemisphere is the seasonal equivalent to August in the Southern Hemisphere and vice versa.
	February begins on the same day of the week as March and November in a common year, and on the same day of the week as August in a leap year
	February's birth flower is the violet or primrose.
	The Chinese floral emblem of February is the peach blossom.
	February's birthstone is amethyst.
More:	Bizarre & Unique Holidays for (February): ThinkQuest.Org - Holiday Insights.Com - Brownie Locks

Fire Signs	Earth Signs	Air Signs	Water Signs
ARIES May 21-May 19	TAURUS May 20-May 20	GEMINI May 21-June 20	CANCER June 21-July 22
LEO July 23-Aug. 22	VIRGO Aug. 23-Sept. 22	LIBRA Sept. 23-Oct. 22	SCORPIO Oct. 23-Nov. 21
SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22-Dec. 21	CAPRICORN Dec. 22-Jan. 19	AQUARIUS Jan. 20-Feb. 18	PISCES Feb. 19-May 20