In the Stars February 23-March 2, 2025 . . . Shining Light on the Astrology of the Week

Mars stationed today, Sunday February 23, and turns direct Monday, February 24. There will be a brief period now when all planets will be in direct motion, until Venus turns retrograde March 2. Venus will be in Aries through June 7, though there will be a period March 28-May 1 in-between when it will dip back into Pisces due to retrograde motion. Venus in Aries invites us to be more active, assertive, and spontaneous. Projects will move forward with more energy in direct motion, so plan to take advantage of the brief period between February 24 and March 2.

Monday, February 24, the Capricorn Moon trines Uranus in Taurus. Start the week anew. Change things up and engage in something different. The day calls for anything but your usual routine. Later in the day the Moon conjuncts Pluto, igniting passion and conviction, perfect for a dynamic, supercharged discussion at my book club on Ruth Ben-Ghiat's Strongmen.

Mars continues to trine Saturn within a 3-degree orb nearly every day through April 18. This aspect provides focus, precision, and drive. This is excellent energy for the two months ahead to work diligently on a project, such as writing and editing an article or book, learning lines or music for a performance, or organizing and streamlining your work space or computer. Proceed both assertively with determination and carefulness. Aim for mastery and completion.

Friday, February 28 the Moon, Sun, Mercury, Saturn, Neptune, and Ceres will align in Pisces in the sky. Venus will be close in Aries. The best time to see this alignment will be shortly after sunset. Look for Venus and Saturn in the southwest sky, Jupiter overhead, and Mars in the east.

Lunar Influences the Coming Week:

Moon in Capricorn Saturday, February 22 at 3:08 p.m. PST- Monday, February 24 at 9:39 p.m. PST. Time to lean in and work vigorously. Be productive. Manage time well.

Moon in Aquarius Monday, February 24 at 9:39 p.m. PST through Thursday, February 27 at 12:46 a.m. PST. Gather with friends and support your favorite social cause with a donation and/or some volunteer service. Exercise your freedom.

Moon in Pisces Thursday, February 27 at 12:46 a.m. through Saturday, March 1 at 1:51 a.m. Dance, paint, and play music. Let your imagination soar. Soak in the beauty around you!

Moon in Aries Saturday, March 1 at 1:51 a.m. through Monday, March 3, at 2:36 a.m. PST. Get moving with some vigorous exercise! Start a new project. Set out on an adventure 

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Planetary Pointers for the week ahead:

·         Let your imagination soar.

·         Plan to work diligently on a project the next two months that demands diligence, focus, and precision.

·         Set new intentions for creativity and compassion on Thursday, February 27, at the New Moon in Pisces.

·         Be optimistic, expressive, and engage in some new forms of fun.

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 Ten Things to Do with Venus in Aries (February 4-March 28; May 1-June 7))

1.       Get started on a creative project.

2.       Take a dance class.

3.       Add more color.

4.       Take a new hike.

5.       Say “yes” to a spontaneous offer.

6.       Wear red.

7.       Express appreciation out in the world when people help or serve you.

8.       Be a little more assertive, in a kind manner.

9.       Change your purse.

10.   Get moving—toward anything you love

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Moon Void of Course: This is the time when the Moon makes its last major angular aspect with a planet before it moves into the next zodiacal sign tropically. This void time, when the Moon is not aspecting a planet, but rather floating on its own, is a time when things don’t come together and it is difficult to make good decisions. Purchases made during void Moons often turn out to be unsatisfactory and not work out. Appointments often don’t come together, and meetings don’t result in progress or sound, lasting decisions. We more easily get lost or meander in trying to get somewhere. The VoC Moon times for the next month are listed below so that you can plan meetings, decisions, and purchases at times when the Moon is not VoC; and use the void times for gardening, reading, and routine task work.

Void-of-Course Moon times for the month ahead (one lunar cycle):

Pacific Standard Time:

February 24: 7:28 pm-9:39 pm (Moon into Aquarius)

February 26 at 2:04 pm, through February 27 at 12:46 am (Moon into Pisces)

March 1: 12:05 am-1:51 am (Moon into Aries)

March 2 at 5:51 am through March 3 at 2:36 am (Moon into Taurus)

March 5: 2:53 am-4:29 am (Moon into Gemini)

March 7: 6:56 am-8:28 am (Moon into Cancer)

March 9: 2:31 pm-3:58 pm (Moon into Leo)

March 11 at 1:15 pm-March 12 at 12:58 am (Moon into Virgo)

March 14: 10:47 am-11:58 am (Moon into Libra)

March 16 at 2:52 am through March 17 at 12:30 am (Moon into Scorpio)

March 19: 12:27 pm-1:16 pm (Moon into Sagittarius)

March 21 at 11:52 pm through March 22 at 12:28 am (Moon into Capricorn)

GMT (Greenwich Mean Time):

February 25: 3:28-5:39 (Moon into Aquarius)

February 26 at 22:04 through February 27 at 8:46 (Moon into Pisces)

March 1: 8:05-9:51 (Moon into Aries)

March 2 at 13:51 through March 3 at 10:36 (Moon into Taurus)

March 5: 10:53-12:29 (Moon into Gemini)

March 7: 14:56-16:28 (Moon into Cancer)

March 9: 21:31-22:58 pm (Moon into Leo)

March 11 at 20:15 through March 12 at 7:58 (Moon into Virgo)

March 14: 17:47-18:58 am (Moon into Libra)

March 16 at 9:52 through March 17 at 7:30 (Moon into Scorpio)

March 19: 19:27-20:16 (Moon into Sagittarius)

March 22: 6:52-7:28 (Moon into Capricorn)

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