The winds of change are upon us again, and the ride could be quite bumpy this week - so strap on your seat belts. And while doubt and confusion could leave us feeling uncertain as to where we're headed - direction will be crystal clear, when the debris finally settles.

Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind. Bruce Lee

Some of us will prepare for the incoming storm with the dedicated Capricorn Moon on Monday February 12. We'll secure what has been structured, while building additional support to withstand the abrupt changes that will come knocking at the door. As the unstable energy continues to shift, it can be easy to make assumptions and jump to conclusions under the challenging Mercury/Jupiter square on Tuesday February 13. Our attitude and approach will most likely determine the celebration theme for Valentine's Day on Wednesday February 14.

Yet, if we're able to enhance our communications skills by honestly stating our intentions, while improving our listening skills - we can benefit from the truth and each other's authentic self with Tuesday's Sun/Uranus sextile.

The greatest conflicts are not between two people but between one person and himself. Garth Brooks

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Aquarius New Moon, Solar Eclipse. Wheels will start spinning (if they haven't already) on Thursday morning, February 15. Helpful ideas being generated and communicated under the inventive Mercury/Uranus sextile. Shortly after, a powerful Aquarius New Moon/Solar Eclipse will rise Thursday afternoon, with a thumbs up for start-up projects, new beginnings and a fresh approach to getting what we need - but not until we're ready to make a genuine sacrifice, that finally lightens our load.

As we think about what we should 'let go' - in order to create positive and beneficial change - our feelings will become a big game changer. We'll start dreaming, fantasizing and making personal wishes again - which will plant seeds of intention back into the universe. And with the New Moon in progressive Aquarius, we'll feel more encouraged and ready to move outside of the box - to discover freedom, independence and authenticity once again. In meditating and/or working with the rebellious and futuristic Aquarius Moon, we can experience a rise in frequency, self-realization, altruism, a new perspective, brainstorm of ideas, awakenings, inspiration, unexpected higher truth, enlightenment, an 'aha' moment and a positive dose of new happiness and peace. On the shadow side, continued disturbances can occur, which can enhance the crisis, pain, negativity and nightmare. In the same breath - as we encounter our fears, we can have a much greater chance in reconnecting with the present moment, and in our truth.

Your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding. Kahlil Gibran

Breaking the chains that bind us, leaving a large part of us behind, and leaping into the unknown will magnified by the Solar Eclipse on Thursday February 15. To know how this cosmic event might personally affect you, look to your astrological chart, into to the house that is ruled by Aquarius - knowing that this ecliptic energy can still vibrate three to six months later. Eclipses often deliver major transformations, through endings and chaos, which may be experienced through a breakdown, break-up and/or breakthrough.

Every human has four endowments- self awareness, conscience, independent will and creative imagination. These give us the ultimate human freedom... The power to choose, to respond, to change. Stephen R. Covey

As this  cycle passes, it could feel as if we're jumping from a hot boiling cauldron and right back into the fire.. when we're actually learning how to use (Saturn) our wings to fly (Uranus). If we can bravely face  challenges and fears, we are likely to get it right with the flourishing Venus/Saturn sextile that follows a few hours later. Or we could deceive ourselves with too much hope, under the procrastinating Mars/Neptune square on Saturday February 17. Whichever decision is chosen to get through the next few months, we'll be led into the Year of the Dog; based on the astrology of the Chinese New Year on Friday February 16.

Sun, Mercury enters Pisces. Sun and Mercury will exit from Aquarius this weekend February 17 and February 18, entering into the mystical realm of Pisces. As we experiment with expanding our wings and reaching new heights - we'll have the opportunity to reinvent ourselves - through dreams, poetry, compromise, psychic abilities, forgiveness, acceptance and healing. Breath. Evolve. Be yourself. Love yourself. Starcana weekly tarot: Bravely approaching the opposition [KnightWands/EightSwords]. Stay brave and on fire. ~Suzi xx 

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