The year's first month brought with it powerful retrogrades as well as intense inner reflection. The cosmos promises to be even more stern as we move into February. There is much to look forward (and prepare) for in the next month, from dwarf retrogrades and dynamic celestial aspects.

These forecasts often lean toward the romantic and dreamy because Valentine's Day is February's most popular holiday. The alignments this year indicate that there may be trouble in paradise. These conflicts, however, will likely lead to greater understanding and compassion.

Although every person will experience the alignments of the stars' differently depending on their natal chart there are certain celestial events that will affect all. These are some of the most memorable moments in February.

A Powerful Opposition Under Leo

The 5th will be the first major cosmic alignment of February. This is when the Moon reaches its fullness under Leo's 11th House of Friendship. The Moon will be directly opposed to the Sun, which is in Aquarius' 5th House of Pleasure. This is when emotions and egos will reach their peak.

Leo's fiery energy is a powerful catalyst for change. However, it can also cause uncontrollable flames if not managed carefully. You should be careful about what you say to family and friends. Even though these relationships are stronger than others, they can still be damaged by poor communication.

Three Dwarf Retrogrades

Two more dwarf planets join the retrograde Makemake one day after the full Moon is in Leo: Ceres, and Haumea. While the former is close to Makemake, the latter crosses the line between the 2nd and 1st Houses. This placement makes retrogrades more likely to call for self-reflection.

Makemake is our activist spirit. Ceres governs our need to be nurtured and nurtured. Haumea governs our trusting and intuition. This is not the right time to question your gut feelings and bad vibes. It's okay to look into something if you feel the need.

Venus's Trial and Tribulations

Venus shines brightest in February. This planet is close to Venus and governs love, self-esteem and finances. It's the perfect steward for February, which is famous for its Valentine holiday. Venus and Neptune will be in conjunction on the night of 14th.

Neptune is creative and imaginative, but can also be prone to escapism or rose-colored misperceptions. The cosmos recommend keeping an eye on your relationships and looking for red flags.

Communication Breakdowns and Breakthroughs

Mercury will be passing through Aquarius, the 5th House of Pleasure, throughout February. This will encourage us to explore our passions and interests more deeply. The small planet of communication, however, is heading straight for Saturn. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it does indicate that there will be challenges ahead and some discipline.

Prepare for difficult conversations starting in February. You can be strong mentally and emotionally. But don't expect the worst. Be open-minded and flexible. These problems can be avoided by clear communication and no misinterpretation.

Assessing one's needs and wants

The year's shortest month ends with Venus and Jupiter crossing paths under Aries in 7th House of Relationships. Ceres retrograde will be opposed by the celestial trio under Libra in 1st House of Self. This indicates strife in our relationships. However, there is a silver-lining.

These dilemmas can be extremely beneficial in strengthening our most important bonds. This is a crucial time to honestly assess one's personal needs and allow for personal interaction. The stars remind us that, as tempting it may be to sacrifice our peace for the sake of keeping the peace, we should resist the temptation and defend our beliefs and values.

For more celestial forecasts and daily and weekly horoscopes, visit our Horoscope Page.

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By: Madame Miranda
Title: Your Monthly Horoscope: February 2023
Sourced From: www.suggest.com/monthly-horoscope-february-2023/2720073/
Published Date: Wed, 01 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000

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