Astrology for February 2025

Aquarius New Moon, Chinese New Year & February Astrology

The Winter evening skies show us our solar system home. Step out and look up in the East to beautiful Jupiter, bright and high, next to the Taurus constellation and the star, Aldebaran. Drop your eyes to the lower left to see red Mars as he stretches farther from Jupiter, next to Gemini, the Twins. Turn to the West and see brilliant Venus guarding the sunset, dim Saturn just below, a pendant hanging from Venus’s diamond light.

In the predawn morning hours, we might step into the awe of this cosmos to begin our day. Looking to the east, and slightly South, watch the Scorpion constellation rise. The large stellar creature moving upward. Red Antares sparkling in its dragon like body.

Each night, the stars call to us to remember who we are, and to remember this great intelligent, creative, and sacred mystery in which we live, our cosmos.

January 29th – New Moon at 9 Aquarius 

This is the second New Moon from the Winter Solstice, which begins the Chinese New Year of the Wood Snake or Serpent. This Aquarius New Moon is in a flowing trine with Jupiter in Gemini, supporting growth, expansion of plans, rapid sharing of information and communications, positive outcomes. It’s encouragement, for each one of us to attune to what inspires us, and to enlarge our lives with new vision, new beginnings.

Aquarius highlights community and gathering together with others to share ideas, creativity, and information. Aquarius carries the visionary tones of opening to receive greater insight, direction, and innovation from the intelligent creative field in which we live. Aquarius is about the people and the power of the people. Pluto, now, at 1 degree Aquarius, begins its 20 year sojourn to transform what is toxic for our communities, and what old concepts and beliefs obstruct, repress, and punish our striving for equality.

With Pluto conjuncting Mercury in Aquarius, at the new Moon, we listen to what needs healing, what is being revealed. The portal is open to the below and the above. We witness issues of power, abuse and use of power. Pluto is a truth bearer, as well as the god who brings what was hidden to the surface. When Pluto is with Mercury, the call is to, “Transform your thoughts and transform your life. Be curious. Investigate the unconscious”. Seek the deeper conditioning causes. Learn what and how you shape your life.

Mars in Cancer squares Chiron in Aries. Defensive reactions respond to the collective wound of aggression. For individuals, the next month gives us insight to deeper unconscious patterns of reaction. What an opportunity to wake up into greater consciousness and choice based creative living and interacting! Watch what triggers you. To be triggered and to seek its deeper cause is the transformative passage before us. What values and beliefs shape our lives? And what actions will we take based on those values? What gives meaning to our lives? Venus conjuncts Neptune in Pisces. Can we rise to the occasion for empathy and understanding, honoring unity and wholeness rather that polarizing and separateness?

Join with others and receive creative insight. Empower ourselves with Aquarius insight

It is a time when we once again reach out to belong to something larger than our individual selves, the Aquarius theme. In December of 2020, Jupiter and Saturn conjuncted at 1 Aquarius, marking the entrance to a “New Era” for humanity that will evolve over the next 200 years. This degree then becomes a “super charged degree”. It holds a special energy that reverberates the theme of a new Era, of evolution of purpose. We might honor this day by making space to observe, write, contemplate, tuning into a deeper wisdom, opening to the downpour of the Aquarian waters from the higher states of consciousness, from the cosmic intelligence that holds and informs us.

Affirmation for New Moon in Aquarius

“I take time to tune in to my higher self, my inner guidance, to receive the guiding messages of Jupiter in Gemini for my journey and purpose in 2025. I honor my own inner wisdom, the kundalini energy of body and soul as the Year of the Snake begins”

2025, the Year of the Wood Serpent in Chinese astrology

Begins January 29th, 4:36 am PST, at the 2^nd New Moon after the Winter Solstice. We feel its energy entering in the beginning of the year 

On January 29th we move into the year of the Wood Serpent (Snake), leaving the Dragon year. In the year of the Serpent we move from a dynamic year of yang energy to a year of dynamic yin energy, turning inward to bring forth wisdom, seeking answers to deeper underlying causes which can bring forth wisdom. This is a year to wisely plan and to seek answers. The serpent is determined to achieve goals, but in a yin way, through thoughtful foresight and strategy. Expect political extremes and the exposing of secrets. We can imagination the Serpent to coil then spring into quick movement. Think of the Serpent shedding its skin to be birthed anew. 2025 carries this energy.

The Serpent carries the mystical, ancient wisdom teachings. It is the inner power of kundalini energy, the instinctive energy of the body, that responds to alertness and attention. A year to deepen our practices, listen for wisdom, and be in mindfulness.

The element of Wood is the element of the Serpent in 2025. The wood element supports formulating and implementing ideas while working cooperatively with others. This is an excellent year for implementing our ideas, community efforts and projects. Wood is the element of Spring and implies quick growth, sudden breakthroughs. 

2025 – Into the Rapids

Read about 2025 here

Order Susan’s 2025 Astrology presentation for the year ahead, “Into the Rapids”

Shifting themes and powerful changes in 2025

Lean into change and new visions for yourself.

Celestial Events for February

Jan 27 – Mercury enters Aquarius – Mercury flies between divine contemplations and departing knowledge and information to a fellow traveler when in Aquarius. In Aquarius, it can be more inventive, mentally creative, and interconnected with with community. It lights up the “supercharged degree” of 1 Aquarius.

Jan 28 – Mercury at 1 Aquarius  conjuncts Pluto – powerful, deep and revealing discussions and communications can take place as Mercury conjuncts Pluto.

Jan 29 – Chinese New Year New Moon at 9 Aquarius begins the year of the Wood Snake – (see above)

Jan 30 – Uranus direct at 23 Taurus – the Uranian energy of disruption and change is emphasized since the last full moon in November. Find your inner place of stability. 23 degrees Taurus is activated along with 23 degrees in all signs, stimulating the new, breaking through, awakening to broader dimensions of being. If you find yourself caught in prolonged crisis or panic, seek a mentor you admire. The portals can open to breakthrough from fear into more insight and freedom from old perspectives, and taking up new actions.

Jan 30 – Sun at 11 Aquarius trines Jupiter at 11 Gemini (stationary to go direct) – (see above, new Moon trine Jupiter) Any planet or point in your natal chart at 11 Gemini, 11 Aquarius or 11 Libra is meeting the opportunity for growth, expansion, and broadening your knowledge through learning and/or travel, especially as Jupiter goes direct, which creates a longer time period of opportunity.

Feb 1 – Imbolc – Cross Quarter Celtic Celebration – Honoring the coming rebirth of spring – Halfway mark between Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox. “Historically Imbolc was the festival celebrating the Goddess Brigid, honoring the healing arts, fertility, agriculture, music, poetry, and art, as well as representing the gifts of prophecy.” (https://exploredeeply.com/live-your-purpose/spiritual-meaning-of-imbolc)

Feb 1 – Venus conjuncts Neptune at 28 Pisces – Dive into creativity, imagination, spiritual practices. Enjoy creative altered spaces. Share your love.

Feb 3 – Mercury at 11 Aquarius trines Jupiter in Gemini – Great day to study, write, share information and insight. Lots of news and discussion. Expand your mind with creative insight. Nice day for travel.

Feb 3 – Mars retrograde at 19 Cancer squares Chiron in Aries – Mars retrograde is a time when previous actions are overturned or seen in new light. Seeking a new relationship with aggression, bullying, and separating through blame. Or reactive aggression. Being triggered by our deep wounds, (squaring Chiron in Aries).

Feb 3 – Venus enters Aries – The Goddess of relationship moves into her warrior mode, bold and fearless, independent, and trusting her intuitive insights. We might ask ourselves, “Where might we be more true to ourselves, especially in relation to others? How would that look? How balanced are we between self and other?” Venus in Aries is like Diana, the huntress, with her dogs, totally immersed in nature, instinctual and sensually attentive. It can also be an uncomfortable position for peace-loving Venus. Therefore we say that Venus is in the sign of her detriment in Aries, both trying to be relational, but also true to her pioneering and independent spirit.

Feb 4 – Jupiter goes direct at 11 Gemini – Late January and early February has a Jupiterian in Gemini influence, bold, confident, expansive, growth promoting. Quick moving news and information. Under strong Jupiter transits, we must watch for the Jupiterian trait of excess, going too far, overly confident, and arrogant.  (Hmm I wonder what Gemini that reminds us of?) Check your chart for 11 Gemini, Libra and Aquarius.

Feb 7 – Venus at 2 Aries sextiles Pluto in Aquarius – Intensity of conversation and strategies, power to transform relationships.

Feb 7, 8 – The Sun & Mercury at 19 Aquarius sextiles Chiron in Aries – These days highlight the Wounded Healer, Chiron. What healing is taking place that asks us to be courageous. What wounding is taking place that calls for healing? In what ways are we integrating more courage and intuitive insight in our lives?

Feb 9 – The Sun conjuncts Mercury at 20 Aquarius – Listen, watch for synchronicities. When Mercury is cazimi the Sun, brilliant insights can be received. What messages are you receiving?

Feb 9 – Mars retrograde at 18 Cancer trines Saturn in Pisces – Steady forward progress, especially on projects you have left unfinished in 2024 and before. Good time to review your relationship to Saturn. For some, that’s the inner harsh critic. For others, it’s how one goes about completing one’s intentions. Let Saturn be the master teacher, helping you to understand what old conditioning needs to be cut away so more abundance can come into your life.

From Astrologer Liz Greene’s Mythic Astrology

Feb 10, 11 – Mercury and the Sun at 23 Aquarius square Uranus in Taurus – Disruption, Change, Break through. Being in uncertainty while stretching into new possibilities.

Feb 12 – Full Moon at 24 Leo, 5:54 am PST – The full Moon in Leo brings drama and bold expression to the forefront, especially as it squares Uranus. Be flexible, seek new ways to express yourself. Leo is the sign of the heart. Its higher manifestation is in leading and expressing from the heart. The Leo full Moon reminds us of our nobility, qualities of honesty, integrity, authenticity, generosity and courage. The heart is the intuitive mind of the soul. Today, honor and celebration your uniqueness and heart’s love. We are ‘In the Rapids’ of change, with a need for grounding and awareness. Disruption of the status quo can lead to positive and visionary insights or chaos and upheaval.

Full Moon in Leo

Feb 12 – Full Moon at 24 Leo, 5:54 am PST

Affirmation for full Moon in Leo

“I stand straight with an open chest as I honor my own expression and way of being. I seek a deeper relationship to my authentic and heart felt self.”

The full Moon in Leo opposes the Sun in Aquarius. Leo is the fulfillment of individual expression. Aquarius is the individual part of something greater than itself. At this time we can work with this polarity to find balance in our lives.

Feb 14 – Mercury enters Pisces – When Mercury enters Pisces it highlights the imaginative, poetic mind, nonlinear and sensitive to what is around it. Considered to be in the sign of its detriment, meaning Mercury works best when in a more linear sign, like Virgo, which it rules. Mercury works a bit harder in the sign Pisces to organize thoughts and plans. Mercury in Pisces is best channeled through imaginative acts and nonlinear thinking.

Feb 18 – The Sun enters Pisces in the time of year right before spring and new beginnings. The two fish illustrate this transitional time, between past and future. Being a water sign, Pisces stirs up deeper impulses within our unconscious as we make these transitions. It is also a sign connected with the collective feeling body, out of which comes empathy and sometimes overwhelm. During the time of Pisces we might brings things to completion in preparation for Spring. Or we enter the studio to imagine and create.

Feb 23 – Mercury at 17 Pisces trines Mars retro in Cancer – Mercury trines Mars, is direct and expressive, and to the point. Water signs, Pisces and Cancer, are moved by feelings and moods, leading to an activated unconscious verbal response. Even, “Out of the mouths of babes” comes truth. Write. Let yourself express your mind. Seek deeper answers and awareness.

Feb 23 – Mars goes direct at 17 Cancer – As Mars leaves its retrograde phase, its beneficial to review what has taken place since December 6th, and what can you learn about your actions and responses during this Mars retrograde. Now we are ready to move forward with more ease on our projects and intentions.

Feb 25 – Mercury at 20 Pisces conjuncts Saturn – a focused mind, a disciplined approach to mental work, giving form to our imaginings. Keeping a secret, holding back from communication. The authority declares the law.

Feb 27 – Mercury at 23 Pisces sextiles Uranus in Taurus – Insight, inventive and progressive vision. The creative mind. Sharing insights and innovative ways of perceiving.

Feb 27 – New Moon at 9 Pisces – Pisces is the great body of the seas, and it represents the power of our imagination, our ability to empathize, our spiritual and transcendent connections. It is beyond limits and boundaries, in the rhythmic yin yang of in and out, of past and future, of imaginative and real. This is a sensitive New Moon with deep with feelings.

 

Affirmation for New Moon in Pisces

“I listen to my dreams and seek my connection with the powers of my soul to guide me.”

The Twelve signs for February 2025: Sun and Rising Signs

12 Signs for February coming February 2nd

Aries (Mar 20-Apr 19): Dear Aries, as the Sun travels through Aquarius, until the 18th, you might feel more spaciousness, and renew, or discover, significant connections with others. These relationships are now highlighted, and can be inspirational to lifting your spirits, perhaps supporting a new direction. Your ruling planet, Mars, is retrograding in the feeling sign, Cancer, uncovering vulnerabilities that can transform into tenderness toward yourself. For you, dear Aries, this is a time to reflect, and take a deeper dive into your unconscious. To be curious about what new way of acting, of responding, wants to evolve. On the 12th, the full Moon in Leo, catches the brilliance of the Sun. This fiery expressive Moon aligns with your sign, encouraging your creative expression, an opening of your heart. It is a potent full Moon, as it squares Uranus, potentially stretching us into new possibilities and new perspectives. A time for flexibility. When the Sun enters Pisces, nourish yourself. Cool your fires with water. Set that dream journal by your bed. Go to the studio and look at your art pieces. Something’s waiting to be born.

Taurus (Apr 20-May 20): Dear Taurus, during the first days of February, your ruling planet, Venus, is in an exceptional position for experiencing love, imaginative inspiration, and deep empathy. Venus is in Pisces, the sign of its exaltation where it functions well, open hearted, imaginative, touching into the creative wellspring and the transcendent. It is blending with both Neptune, the planet of open transpersonal states and the North Node, encouraging you Taurians to lean into where you are feeling inspired, and to be open to serendipitous encounters from which you benefit. During the Aquarian time of year (until the 18th) what you aspire toward and how you embrace your calling is highlighted. With Mars retrograde, you can reflect and review exactly what you are choosing, defining these issues with clarity. Under the full Moon in Leo you are encouraged to balance your inner and outer life. The energy of Leo is your inner creative wellspring, and it’s lit up now. Your ruling planet, Venus, enters Aries on the February 3, activating your desires to move and be bold. The New Moon in Pisces on the 27th harmonizes with your sensitivities, just as Venus becomes stationary at 10 Aries to go retrograde on March 1st, which carries courage, directness and independence to move beyond sensitivities into new territory.

Gemini (May 21-Jun 20): Dear Gemini, your ruling planet, Mercury, (just into Aquarius) shines in its brilliance. Your mind is sharp and inventive, and when in the right environment, totally inspirational. Your interests are peaked, but watch taking on too many projects, or being too scattered. Mars, now retrograde in deep watery Cancer, reminds you of what it’s like to swim with the sea creatures in a very different element than what you are used to. Mental acuity, and now a sensitivity as well. Mercury joins the Sun in Cazimi on February 9th, a great day for intellectual activity, inspired writing and mental inspiration. The Leo full Moon on the 12th encourages bold expression and all kinds of communication, connection with siblings as well. It is said that the Moon finds its Joy in this area of your chart, so celebrate the day. Mercury enters Pisces on the 14th, a perfect day to communicate your love. Mercury in Pisces through the rest of the month excels in imaginative pursuits, embracing the power of symbols. 

Cancer (Jun 21–Jul 21): This is an interesting time for you, dear Cancer. Bold and direct Mars is retrograde in your sensitive sign, Cancer. It may be stirring up things that frustrate or annoy you. You may have become more attuned to your deeper needs, that are now in your awareness. You may be mulling over the best way to take action, or challenged with managing your patience. The last time Mars retrograded in Cancer was 2007. It doesn’t happen often. What a great time to take a deep dive into your unconscious and gain greater insight and vitality in your life. A time of seeing old behaviors and patterns you are ready to transform. The full Moon on the 12th in Leo shines a light on your finances, highlighting what is of value to you. As the Sun travels through Aquarius it activates collaborating with others. You have the capacity to be present for others in healing ways, seeing more deeply into their psyches. The Sun enters watery Pisces on the 18th where it favors stretching your mind into broader perspectives on situations, beyond polarities and into the essence of things. The philosopher rises.

 

Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 22): Dear Leo, as the Sun moves through Aquarius, relationship and relationship encounters are lit up for you. This wintery time of year may be challenging for warm blooded sunny Leo, therefore it becomes a positive time to hold the ones you love close to you, and to enjoy those good supportive friends. Your graciousness is a gift to others. Mars in Cancer retrogrades, stirring up deeper emotional responses or memories. Take time to visit those. Imagine your soul is calling you to navigate those deep waters of being. You might think over the last 12 months. What is being completed? How do you feel? And what is beginning? Where do you feel drawn to plunge in? Mars will reenter Leo on the April 17th, blessing you with energy and vitality for new directions. This is your Leo full Moon day on the 12th. It’s your Moon Birthday. Let the child in you come out and play. This full Moon squares Uranus. Expect the unexpected. Change your habitual routines. Rearrange your furniture. The Sun, your ruling star, enters Pisces on the 18th. You become more sensitive and imaginative. Seek ways to express your generous and noble heart.

Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22): Dear Virgo, as the Sun moves through inventive, intellectual, info-sharing Aquarius, you may receive insights about your health, and how to best nurture and care for your body. New health information seems intriguing. Perhaps your research now provides some answers. This month, you may find yourself rearranging your work space, and feeling more dedication to a project. You might gather with coworkers, or friends of like mind, to share communications and written word. Your ruling planet, Mercury, is now in Aquarius as well, until it dips into the seas of undulating Pisces and rocks you with rhythms of feeling and imagination, on the 14th. Then it seeks poetic expression (just in time for Valentine’s). In Aquarius it revels in inspired communications and thoughts, especially if you choose to create space for contemplations. The full Moon in Leo takes place on the 12th, when the mystical and the practical hold your attention. The light of the full Moon sings to you of the sacred mystery in which we live, wondering, “How might you live in awe, taking in the starry cosmos and the coming spring daffodils?

Libra (Sep 23-Oct 22): Dear Libra, with the Sun and Mercury traveling through Aquarius, resonating with airy Libra, your creative juices are stoked. You may feel more confidence in your abilities and choices, especially as Jupiter also travels through air sign Gemini, creating the famous grand trine formation with your sign. Positive attitudes activate opportunities to fulfill your intentions. Writing, teaching, learning, and communicating are now enhanced. While at the very beginning of the month, your ruling planet, Venus, meets Neptune and the North Node in Pisces, bringing sweet encounters, pleasant days, and romantic love. The theme changes as Venus enters Aries on the 3rd! This is the independent Aries Goddess, out doing her thing, pursuing her interests, making herself a priority. Or, for dear Libra, who is so thoughtful of others, Venus in Aries can correct any overcompensation toward others, and help you chart your course. The full Moon in Leo takes place on the 12th, a celebratory day and evening as the bright Moon lights up your connection with friends and groups of people you are affiliated with. The Sun enters Pisces on the 18th, giving warmth to your working environment. Rearrangement and organization become the theme.

Scorpio (Oct 23-Nov 21): Dear Scorpio, when Mercury and the Sun travel through Aquarius until the 14th & the 18th, the focus for the month is the home front. Decisions about home and family take place. As Jupiter in Gemini positively aligns with Aquarius, moves and rearrangements, new understanding about the home and family, come to the forefront. You find you are learning something that has come about because of your home/family situation. There is a benefit there, even if hidden or unexpected. Your ruling planet, Mars, now retrograde in Cancer, swims in deep waters. That is natural to you. Sometimes you like the intensity and poignancy of those waters and sometimes you don’t like it at all. This retrograde Mars is diving into your belief systems, seeking out which ones serve you and which ones create obstacles to your growth. It asks, “What are you projecting?” It calls to your courageous self to navigate unknown places. The full Moon in Leo graces the house of aspirations. It lights it up and becomes a vessel to carry them into manifestation. “What are you desiring?” The Moon Uranus alignment encourages break through. When the Sun enters Pisces on the 18th, you find your natural rhythm and situations settle.

Sagittarius (Nov 22-Dec 20): Dear Sagittarius, the air sign, Aquarius, lights your fire, gives you inspiration, especially as you engage now with mentors and new learning situations that touch your craving for a meaningful life. The Sun and Mercury cruz through Aquarius until the 14th and 18th respectively. For an extra bonus this month, your ruling planet, Jupiter, now in Gemini, forms a harmonious trine with the Aquarian energy, emphasizing the joy that learning new things delivers to you. Jupiter gives you confidence and trust in the endeavors before you. Its challenge is taking on too much and managing your time. Something to bring to your awareness! The Leo full Moon takes place on the 12th, fire sign to fire sign. It highlights what is most natural to you, thinking of broader horizons, expansion into new areas, roaming into adventures, sinking into philosophers’ words with pleasure, learning, teaching, and traveling. Mars, retrograde in Cancer, pulls you back to deeper issues you share with others. From heights to depths, you are versatile. The Sun enters Pisces on the 18th, and calls you home. The watery depths of Pisces, full of imagination and beyond conventional thinking, is where your soul resides. 

Capricorn (Dec 21- Jan 19): Dear Capricorn, with the Sun and Mercury in Aquarius, you may be taking stock of the abilities and talents you possess, and how to communicate them. It’s also a good time to review your finances and your financial goals. The planet, Pluto, is also in Aquarius, beginning its 20 year journey through the sign. Pluto can support the transformations and changes you wish to create, especially now in relation to how you view your talents, and relation with money. Saturn, your ruling planet, now in Pisces, is in trine to Mars (retrograde in Cancer). This aspect speaks to taking time to contemplate deeper feelings. What feels like it is working and  what’s not working, in regards to communication and relation with others? Or in regards to how you serve or teach others? What a perfect time to focus your attention on your intentions. During later spring you will receive returns that reward you. The Leo full Moon takes place on the 12th. Celebrate that playful child with the one you love, or a friend of like mind. Capricorn’s Leo exuberance is sparked through another. The Sun enters Pisces on the 18th, and heightens your perceptiveness.

Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 17): Dear Aquarius, Happy Birthday! With the Sun and Mercury in bright Aquarius your investigative and information loaded nature finds its home. You are one who thinks outside of the box, and shares insight and inspiration with others. They seek you out. Your ruling planet, Uranus, will soon move into Gemini, leaving Taurus after 7 years. Uranus, the planet of revelation, change, and the creative innovative mind, feels at home in airy Gemini. This ignites your expressive creativity. Something to look forward to when it enters Gemini on July 6th! So, with Mars retrograding through watery Cancer, now’s the time to review what it is you want to manifest. What choices are you making to clear the decks for a new beginning? Time to take good care of yourself, so your energy can work with the influx of inspiration. The new Moon on the 12th lights up your house of relationship. Leo is the sign of the heart. Share with the one you love. Start on the 12th and through Valentines day. With the full Moon squaring Uranus, step outside of your comfort zone and lean into a new possibility. The Sun moves into Pisces on the 18th, bringing a balance of feeling and intuition to your bright intelligence.

Pisces (Feb 18-Mar 19): Dear Pisces, you are the mystic of the zodiac. Or, you are the one who serves and creates a space of empathy and intuitive perception to foster those you love. Remember to give yourself time to walk by the sea (any body of water) and let your mind unravel. It serves you best in its imaginative creative function. Your ruling planet, Jupiter, now in Gemini, is square to Saturn. Changes and decisions are, or have been up, for you. What are you next wanting to create in your life? Saturn slows Jupiter’s growth and enthusiasm to anchor your dreams and ideals into reality. Take time to contemplate, Saturn says. When Jupiter moves into Cancer in June and later in the year trines Saturn, your contemplations find ease in manifesting. The full Moon in Leo takes place on the 12th. Leo lights up your house of health and service. The generosity of Leo’s grand heart expresses itself through the environments you create. Don’t forget to think of yourself and how to best care for you! The Sun enters Pisces on the 18th and begins your birthday month. Celebrate yourself!!

 

Susan Heinz is a professional astrologer in Santa Cruz for 42 years, bringing together traditional & esoteric astrology, Tarot and Qabalah. For info on her Friday monthly astrology groups, her Qabalah, astrology and/or painting classes, and for personal readings, call (831) 479-3751, or go to www.susanheinz.com