Astrology Update

An update for 17th February 2025, by Patricia Godden

On 18thFebruary, the Sun moves into Pisces joining Mercury, Saturn and Neptune. This line-up of planets suggests there could be much thought and talk about what other people are feeling as well as compassion and empathy. The presence of the north node of the Moon in Pisces indicates that this, together with a greater interest in spirituality, is what humanity might be striving for at this time.

From 19th – 28th February, Mercury in Pisces interacts harmoniously with retrograde Mars in Cancer. As both signs are in the water element, thoughts and intuition may interact increasing perception of what is happening both at inner level and in the world.

Mars has been retrograde since early December. During the interim months, different facets of discord at the outer level may have been apparent. There may have been an inner battle between the conscious will and unconscious intent. Effort put into caring and nurturing may not have had the desired outcome. It might have seemed like a time of one step forward then two steps back.

While Mars was retrograde, some people may have experienced different emotions but not been able to express them appropriately. This might have been frustrating, and led to inner turmoil. Through these various challenges, a greater understanding of the effects of the emotions may have developed and contributed to an intention to manage feelings and emotions better.

Mars stations on 23rdFebruary prior to going direct two days later. In the coming weeks there may be opportunities to use what was learned while Mars was retrograde. Emotional energy may be expressed more directly and openly. Effort directed towards caring for other people may seem to have a greater effect. In addition, there may be greater awareness of the intuition.

Much of what has gone on, particularly since early January, relates to Mars being in Cancer. It will stay in this sign until the middle to April. As this is a total of three and a half months, it is much longer than the six weeks Mars normally stays in a sign. It is providing a prolonged opportunity to learn about the soul lesson of Cancer, peace in action. This includes personal inner peace as well as peace in the outer world.

After Mars goes direct, there will be a few days when all of the planets are direct, meaning they are all able to express their energies outwardly. The new Moon in Pisces happens in the middle of these days, on 28th February. This strengthens the qualities of this sign: compassion, kindness and the peace that can be gained through wisdom. It could herald a new beginning in looking at the spiritual facets of life.

On 1stMarch, Venus in Aries stations to go retrograde on 3rd of the month. It will be retrograde for about six weeks. These first few days of March can be used to look at life and consider what is going on and what is necessary for balance. Once Venus is retrograde, values and affections may be re-evaluated. More will be written about this in the next astrological updates.

Venus in Aries forms a harmonious link with Jupiter in Gemini. There could be dynamic and pioneering new ideas or different consideration given to what is valued. As both planets are linked with money, it might be wise to re-consider outgoings in order to avoid extravagance.

For about two weeks from the end of January, all of the planets were in half of the zodiac from Aquarius to Cancer. This happens again from 25th February for another two weeks. Pluto in Aquarius is the leading planet while Mars in Cancer is at the end of the line-up. It emphases the potential for change in society and how humanity views welfare, not only of the human species but of all life on Earth.

During this time, most of the planets interact with the south node of the Moon in Virgo, which becomes a focus of attention. Virgo is associated with down-to-earth, practical service in everyday as the soul strives towards the perfection of spirit. An opposition from the south node of the Moon to Mercury, Saturn and Neptune in Pisces suggests that thoughts, diligent hard work and the intuition may all be used in ways of service 

Harmonious links from the south node of the Moon to Uranus in Taurus and Pluto in Aquarius could indicate that attention to detail, practical help and service manifest in new and unusual ways, potentially bringing beneficial changes to society.

Keep well, stay happy.