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23 February 2025 to 1 March 2025 (all times given in U.T.)

23 February 2025

Moon listens to the Sun 06:00 > (peak: 08:26) > 10:30

This morning is a good time of inner and outer equanimity. You might like to take stock of yourself without getting caught up in outside events. It’s a good time to establish an emotional communion with others.

Moon in tension to Venus 15:00 > (peak: 17:52) > 21:00

Moving into the latter part of the afternoon and early evening you can possibly expect a pleasant time, which is good for socialising and sympathetic group sharing. Sentimental memories of the past can arise to be discussed. Generally speaking its good for affections, and for being supportive to others around you. You might like to avoid being possessive or limiting anyone’s freedom. Also, be sure to avoid overindulgence of food and drink, especially if the temptation is there.

Mercury flows well with Mars: builds 1-2 days before > (peak: 16:58) > fades 1-2 days after

With Mercury the planet of communication and ideas aligning well to Mars the planet of targets, then today and tomorrow is a good time to tackle mental activity, writing for example. You are spurred on to reach a goal and can face a challenge if need be. Speak your mind, be bold and innovative. If you get that intuitive feeling to, why not cover new ground & make a distinctive move forwards?

24 February 2025

Moon counteracted by Mars 06:00 > (peak: 06:32) > 08:30

Early morning, including rush hour, look out for discordant energies due to emotional excitement or irritability. People might be feeling intolerant and in a contentious mood. However, if anger is felt, it should be released. No hastiness or impulsivity.

Moon listens to Mercury 07:00 > (peak: 08:42) > 10:00

As the morning develops, talk amongst contemporaries and/or friends will bind you together and give you something in common to contemplate. There is an overall sensitivity to other people feelings, recognition of which will be much appreciated by those around you.

Moon listens to Saturn 10:00 > (peak: 12:10) > 14:00

In late morning through to early afternoon you might find its a good time to be alone with your thoughts and feelings, some quiet contemplation allows for serious thinking, which isn’t bad, because it allows you to dwell on important topics.

Moon flows well with Uranus 15:00 > (peak: 18:14) > 21:00

Progressing into the evening, and there is a need for some excitement, to free yourself up from familiar surroundings. Be impulsive, but don’t be rash or hasty. It’s a good time to make a sudden or brief change of routine; an unexpected surprise might occur, with whatever happening working out favourably.

Mars stationary direct in Cancer

At last, Mars starts to move forward again, bringing with it a revised surge of go-getter energy, so go forth and proceed with pioneering new personal interests. Over the last couple of months, you’ve been able to go through old material and desires that constituted of stuck or trapped emotions; this was quite possibly linked to sentimental family issues. That ‘stuff’ has been worked through now, and its time to pick up pace, and reclaim something.

25 February 2025

Moon enters Aquarius (05:40, lasts two days)

As the Moon is now in Aquarius for a couple of days, the movement of ideas, words, and information becomes needed. What can you, or your group ‘explore’? What does it mean to be free and independent, whilst having your own way? Take note of how people can become self-righteous, and attracted by things unusual, adventurous, and unconventional.

Moon meets Pluto 08:00 > (peak: 10:33) > 12 noon

This morning, you might experience somewhat intense emotional experiences arising from the deepest part of your psyche. Now Pluto is in Aquarius, you might well perceive this is wholly new material for transformation and empowerment. Strong feelings might change your perspective. Be wary of ‘games’, possessiveness, jealousy, or manipulation.

Mercury meets Saturn 10:00 > (peak: 12:02) > 14:00

In the latter part of the morning, it is a time of good intellectual precision with the ability to narrow down your thinking to an exactness. Communication can become difficult, so you might not want to say anything at all. Be sure not to get caught up in gloomy pondering, or negative thinking.

Moon listens to Venus 20:00 > (peak: 23:54) > after Midnight

As the evening progresses, you’ll find a good rapport with your partner, or amongst people, with conditions good for enjoying pleasantries, socialisation, and love. Your immediate environment can be very satisfying; look out for a tendency to be passive or self-indulgent, expecting others to do things for you.

26 February 2025

Moon enters Balsamic phase (this means no reflected light until the New Moon)

This part of the lunar cycle, the dark moon, is usually associated to being calmer, lazier, more passive, or introverted. Sensitive people need to look out for becoming pessimistic, melancholic, or even depressed. A lack of energy can lead to carelessness or giving up on something too easily.

Moon in tension with Uranus 20:00 > (peak: 22:04) > Midnight

This evening, you might find a rebellious spirit is aroused, that can make people do the exact opposite of what they are told to do. Don’t jump to conclusions by the emotional unrest or the disturbed peace of mind. There is a need to be free, be wild, and do something different. For some its liberating, for others it’s a bit much.

27 February 2025

Moon enters Pisces (08:46, lasts two days)

The combination of the dark moon, and moon entering Pisces brings about much potential for a quiet and sleepy day. Enjoy a ponderous walk beside the water, or in countryside, read a good book, listen to favourite music. Try not to burden yourself with too many activities. No-one needs to be rushed. Emotional relationships will thrive, and compassionate understanding will lead to stronger bonds. There is quite a need to escape from reality.

Mercury listens to Uranus: builds 1-2 days before > (peak: 09:38) > fades 1-2 days after

With Mercury the thinking planet, making good alignment to Uranus the planet of the genius inventor, you’ll probably find your immediate environment contains everything you need for interesting encounters, a mild sense of excitement, and new discoveries. This is time to release any rigidity or unwillingness, so you can tackle old problems from the past, and solve them. This is not a day to stick to the same old routine. Why not do it differently?

28 February 2025

Moon conjoins Sun (00:45, the New moon in Pisces)

This new moon begins the month of the unity of the spirit and the soul. In the Christian calendar it aligns with Lent, which traditionally is the time to do fasting. You might notice how much nicer it is to immerse yourself in silence and tranquillity. As the fusion of the two lights occurs, be meditative, introspective, silent. Maybe avoid food because the body wants to cleanse itself and the stomach can rest.

Moon flows well with Mars 10:00 > (peak: 12:57) > 15:00

This morning and into the early afternoon, is a good time to assert yourself positively with courage and confidence. People will respect you when you speak directly and forcefully. Physically, energy levels are high, and there is an inner excitement with the potential for immediate action.

Moon meets Saturn 16:00 > (peak: 18:42) > 21:00

Late afternoon and into the evening, and you might experience what you could call your ‘negative side’; its probably a good idea to keep your thoughts and feelings to yourself for a bit. Be on the lookout for a brief spell of feeling loneliness or isolation from those you are closest to, it could be an event from the past surfaces. It is important in this window of time to not make important decisions that might affect your emotional life.

Moon listens to Uranus 21:00 > (peak: 23:32) > after midnight

In the latter part of the evening you may start to notice a restless feeling, which you could enjoy through being with your partner, or alternately make you want to be with exciting and stimulating companions. Generally speaking this is about seeking gentle and easy-going excitement as both planets involved are in quiet, imaginative, and receptive signs. Use the available energy to look out for new ideas and options to arise, which are fun to discuss or contemplate, but which might fade out just as quickly.

1 March 2025

Moon enters Aries (09:52, lasts two days)

With the Moon entering Aries, there is a spring in the air, with a ‘bringing to life’ urge as you feel an instinctive, impulsive, expression of personal needs and desires. You know what you want now, and there is increased competitiveness and a primal energy to contend with. This is an excellent energy for working out, taking exercise, and moving around more vigorously than before.

Moon listens to Pluto 12 noon > (peak: 14:34) > 16:30

Deep feelings and emotions arise out of the unconscious psyche; it could tune you towards compulsive behaviour or a one-track mind. The stuff coming up might be profound and if you apply a therapeutic technique, you might be able to bring about a core transformation, however mild and brief. The mysterious and hidden has an attractive pull to it at this time.

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