Monday 2/02 - There's a mild undercurrent of tension this afternoon as the Taurus Moon squares the Aquarius Sun (4:13 PM), a kind of push-pull between not wanting to rock the boat and the urge to do your own thing.

Venus enters Aries (8:42 PM) tonight setting a more assertive, competitive tone for the next several months. Venus will be going into retrograde on March 7th, prolonging its sojourn in Aries. Venus usually spends only three or four weeks in a sign but it will be in Aries until June 6th. Anyone notice an unseasonable warming trend?

Tuesday 2/03 - People are moving slowly this morning, preferring to sleep in or gaze dreamily into that second cup of coffee. A Moon/Neptune square (8:21 AM) dissipates any early morning clarity we may have woken up with (Moon trine Mercury at 5:41 AM). It's a good morning to let your imagination drift but it's hard to get focused on the work at hand.

The Moon enters Gemini at 6:14 PM.

The day doesn't really gain much momentum until it's practically over and a Moon/Mars trine kicks around 6:30 PM, so the evening is energetic, motivated and creative too. Thanks to a Moon/Venus sextile (8:38 PM) there's something pleasant to look forward to tonight.

Wednesday 2/04 - It's a lovely morning. A Moon/Jupiter trine (7:08 AM) has people feeling happy and out-going.

Mars moves into Aquarius (8:56 AM) where it will be until March 14th. Under this influence, people focus on accomplishing a cherished goal instead of concentrating on the merely practical. Mars in Aquarius adds drive to the somewhat overly optimistic influence of Jupiter and Neptune in Aquarius.

The day ends on a harmonious note as the Gemini Moon trines the Sun in Aquarius (11:00 PM). This out-going aspect is a bit of a social butterfly, liking nothing better than having a busy calendar of parties to attend.

Thursday 2/05 - Something shifted overnight and this day starts on a sour note. The Gemini Moon t-squares the Saturn/Uranus opposition early this morning (5:45 AM) so this is not the day to get an early start. People are in a rotten mood, machinery is not working well, the news is not good and frustration abounds. Might as well sleep in.

Things mellow out at midmorning when the Moon trines Neptune (10:45 PM) though people may seem like they're on autopilot.

Saturn opposes Uranus (4:00 AM) and the other shoe drops as far as the economic melt down is concerned. This is the second pass of an aspect that will occur five times before its influence begins to fade late in the summer of 2010.

The Moon moves into Cancer at 9:06 PM.

Venus squares Pluto (9:23 PM) tonight adding to the day's edgy mood. People are feeling emotionally vulnerable and manipulated. Just after midnight the Cancer Moon triggers the Venus/Pluto square when it opposes Pluto (1:06 AM) and squares Venus (1:18 AM). This is a night with a propensity toward crime and violence.

Friday 2/06 - After those midnight alignments, there are no other major lunar aspects today. Emotionally, people are still recovering from yesterday.

Saturday 2/07 - There's a disciplined approach to this morning. The day gets off to an early start as the Moon sextiles Saturn (6:25 AM) and trines Uranus (6:48 AM) so people are motivated and focused on getting the job done.

Things turn hectic just after noon when the Moon opposes Mercury (12:21 PM). It's easy to find yourself over commited and racing to cover all your bases. Take a deep breath and pace yourself.

The Moon enters Leo at 9:43 PM.

Sunday 2/08 - It's a restless night. People are up late, energized, edgy, looking for action as the Moon opposes Mars (2:23 AM).

Sometime in the wee hours of the morning a soothing influence calms things down as the Moon moves into a gentle trine with Venus (4:32 AM).

The morning is laid back and lazy as the Leo Moon opposes Jupiter (10:43 AM). Make like a cat and go for some serious resting and recreation. Recharge your batteries for the week ahead.

* All times are MDT (Mountain Daylight Time). For EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) add two hours. All aspects in bold are major influences that are in effect for several days. The Moon's daily aspects are rapidly shifting influences that are in effect for only a few hours.

Monday 2/09 - Early birds in the western US may be able to catch a glimpse of a penumbral eclipse of the Full Moon just before it sets this morning. The Moon will be Full in Leo at 7:49 AM. The Full Moon opposes the Sun, Neptune and Chiron in Aquarius making this a time of healing and inspiration, an excellent time for meditation. As Neptune often brings precipitation, clouds may be covering the Moon, but hopefully we'll be able to catch a glance of this beauty.

The Moon opposes Neptune just after noon (12:29 PM) so it's easy to spend this day lost in dreams and reverie. This is a good time to take it easy and nourish your soul.

The Moon enters Virgo at 10:38 PM.

Tuesday 2/10 - The Virgo Moon trines Pluto during the middle of the night (2:53 AM), so this aspect won't have much effect. There are no other major lunar aspects during the day, which promises to be a quiet one.

Wednesday 2/11 - It's a gloomy day, starting out with this morning's Moon/Saturn conjunction (8:43 AM). Discouragement, depression and low energy make this one of those mornings when it might just be best to pull the covers over your head and sleep in. Saturn often makes demands that don't allow the avoidance approach though so most folks will have to be out there toughing it out, one way or another.

Then the Moon moves right into an opposition to Uranus (9:55 AM) so traffic is bad and people's moods are explosive. Tread lightly and drive defensively.

By the evening things have brightened up. The Virgo Moon trines Mercury in Capricorn (9:17 PM) so it's a good time to take a practical approach to problem solving. People are in the mood to communicate and share ideas.

Thursday 2/12 - The Moon moves into Libra at 1:33 AM.

Today's Sun/Neptune conjunction (5:41 AM) reinforces the message of Monday's Full Moon. This is a quiet, internal time, best spent in contemplation and meditation. Feed your spirit with soothing music and uplifting thoughts. Surround yourself with beauty and reach out to a friend with kindness and compassion.

Neptune's influence makes everyone a bit psychic and more affected by other people's moods. It's harder to separate your own feelings from what is going on emotionally with those around you. This can be rather disconcerting and people are feeling supersensitive as the Moon squares Pluto (6:08 AM).

The energy level picks up later on (the Libra Moon trines Mars in Aquarius at 12:40 AM). This is a very social energy. Time to come out of your shell and relate.

The afternoon is fun and a little frivolous (the Moon opposes Venus at 2:28 PM and trines Jupiter at 5:29 PM). People are feeling lazy and a bit self-indulgent. Visit, hang-out with friends, enjoy.

Friday 2/13 - More Neptune. This evening the Libra Moon trines Neptune (8:41 PM) and the Sun (11:51 PM). This really has been a remarkably inwardly focused and gentle week. It's Quiet Time, time to hibernate, nourish yourself and gather your forces for a busy spring.

Saturday 2/14 - Happy Valentine's Day.

The Libra Moon squares Mercury in Capricorn first thing this morning (7:46 AM) so that special someone wants reassurance and a token of affection. Something simple like a card and a flower at the breakfast table will make all the difference in this day.

The Moon enters Scorpio at 7:51 AM.

Mercury enters Aquarius (8:39 AM). Mercury will be in the sign of friendship and idealism through March 8th. Heartfelt sentiment sincerely expressed will make more of an impression than expensive gifts. Call someone and let them know that you care. The Moon sextiles Pluto (12:52 AM) so feelings run deep today.

The mood turns passionate tonight when the Moon squares Mars (11:24 PM). Someone wants your undivided attention now and may be quite upset if they don't get it.

Sunday 2/15 - Last night turned out to be a late one so today is relatively quiet. After taking it easy most of the day, some task or project catches your attention tonight and could have you hard at work until after midnight (the Moon sextiles Saturn at 10"05 PM and trines Uranus at 12:33 AM), catching up on what didn't get down this weekend.

* All times are MDT (Mountain Daylight Time). For EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) add two hours. All aspects in bold are major influences that are in effect for several days. The Moon's daily aspects are rapidly shifting influences that are in effect for only a few hours.

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* All times are MDT (Mountain Daylight Time). For EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) add two hours. All aspects in bold are major influences that are in effect for several days. The Moon's daily aspects are rapidly shifting influences that are in effect for only a few hours.

Monday 2/23 - Spring is in the air and people are feeling good without really knowing why. You don't need a reason to be happy, just enjoy. Mercury conjuncts Jupiter in Aquarius (11:53 PM) tonight. This has created an optimistic and friendly mood that's spread its geniality over the last couple of days.

It's a dreamy day. People are in the mood to socialize, going out of their way to chat with an old friend, but there's no motivation to get down to work so not a lot gets accomplished. This day won't deliver much in the way of concrete results but it is rich in good feeling. Monday's only major lunar aspect occurs this evening when the Moon conjuncts Neptune (7:09 PM) and the day's slow pace comes to halt. Take it easy. Meditate, contemplate, make music or just savor the silence.

Tuesday 2/24 - The Moon enters Pisces at 6:00 AM and sextiles Pluto late this morning (11:33 AM). There's an air of determination and resolution despite the inherent gentleness of this evening's New Moon in Pisces (6:35 PM).

Wednesday 2/25 - Today is Losar, the Tibetan New Year and the most important holiday of their year. Many Tibetans are vowing not to celebrate this year because of the virulent campaign of torture and killing the Chinese government has conducted against them since last year. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/19/world/asia/19tibet.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=tibet%20losar&st=cse

Mercury in Aquarius sextiles Venus in Aries (5:59 PM) this evening. Mercury/Venus aspects are graceful and artistic, with lots of style and flair. Aquarius and Aries lend this sextile an idealistic and independent-minded tone.

There's a somber mood tonight as the Pisces Moon first opposes Saturn (6:26 PM) and then conjuncts Uranus (11:09 PM). Things are gloomy and subdued but turn explosive later on. This is not the night to be out on the town.

Thursday 2/26 - The Moon enters Aries at 2:24 PM.

There's a forceful tone this evening as the Aries Moon squares Pluto (7:48 PM). If you're looking for a compromise, better wait until another day. But if you need some drive and initiative to help get some project finished this line-up will help push you over the top.

Friday 2/27 - A bright and sparkly mood marks an upbeat end to the week. Enthusiasm, optimism and an independent spirit make this a special day. The Aries Moon sextiles Jupiter (1:03 PM) early this afternoon so people are in the mood to socialize.

A Moon/Venus conjunction (4:57 PM) makes for some stunning stargazing this evening. Look for them in the west just after sunset. This is a "Zena, the warrior princess" type of alignment, proud, free and adventurous, emphasizing Aries' tendency to be a bit of a risk-taker and thrill seeker.

There's lots of mental energy tonight. People are talkative, eager to exchange ideas, opinions and gossip as the Moon sextiles Mercury (9:20 PM) and Mars (11:48 PM). This turns out to be a late night. There's just too much going on to go to sleep.

Saturday 2/28 - The weekend gets off to a relaxing start. A Moon/Neptune sextile (10:52 AM) encourages us to enjoy a lazy morning.

The Moon enters Taurus at 8:33 PM.

Sunday 3/01 - The mellow mood continues. Domestic harmony prevails this afternoon as the Taurus Moon sextiles the Pisces Sun (4:54 PM). The biggest conflict this evening presents is a tug of war between the urge to just lie on the couch and the desire to get together with friends. If the party's at your house, you may be able to do both (Moon square Jupiter at 7:19 PM).

Socializing wins out as Mercury conjuncts Mars in 19° of Aquarius (8:06 PM) tonight. People long for the community of friends and the opportunity to share their thoughts and feelings.

* All times are MDT (Mountain Daylight Time). For EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) add two hours. All aspects in bold are major influences that are in effect for several days. The Moon's daily aspects are rapidly shifting influences that are in effect for only a few hours.