Scorpio (October 23 - November 21)
Your February Horoscope by Susan Miller
By Susan Miller
With four heavenly bodies, including Neptune, Mars, the Sun, and new moon or
February 2, all in Aquarius, filling your solar fourth house of home and
family, you will be thinking about how to make your home more comfortable
and cozy. The next day, Mercury will enter this same sector, so all together
you have half the solar system anchoring you to home base. Wow - harness
this energy and you certainly will be able to make things happen - your way!
This is an active, but also comforting trend, and you will find you have the
talent, motivation, and time to find answers to all sorts of home
situations. You may also want to make an effort to see family members too,
and enjoy catching up on news of what everyone in the clan have been doing.
Certainly the new moon February 2 will bring you many options in the two
weeks that follow, but some of the best will happen the first few days after
that new moon appears. Mercury will beam Uranus, so be prepared for sudden
news that you'll need to act on quickly if you are to benefit from all the
goodies on tap. It is simply wonderful that your ruler, active Mars, will be
conjunct the Sun, for this suggests you'll be eager to get your plans in
gear and moving forward.
If you were hoping to redo your kitchen or bath, or make home repairs or
other improvements, this would be the right time to do so. If you've been
trying to sell or buy a house, you are likely to find the right buyer or
seller now. Later you will be absorbed in other activities that will
distract you, so jump on these home-related activities now. Options that
come up later won't likely be better. (Admittedly you will have another
option at the full moon July 31, but your window for taking initiative will
pass much more quickly.)
Five planets in hard angle to your Sun might bring up an obstacle or an
occasional disagreement with a family member, such as a parent, but I feel
those disagreements won't have a lasting effect. Don't pay much attention if
you do disagree with someone - you'll forget what it was about by the next
day. Overall you'll be super-energized to make improvements and to make your
home the haven you've always wanted it to be.
Planets in Aquarius also suggest you want, and will buy, a new electronic
device - computer, flat screen TV, microwave, dishwasher, smart phone, or
other exciting new high tech "something." Again, don't delay. Before long -
by February's third week - these aspects will fade, so the sooner you act,
the better.
You may be ready to entertain guests soon, too. Neptune's beam to Venus at
the new moon also suggests you may be excited about puttering in the kitchen
and trying out new recipes. Or you may be excited about finding ways to add
small touches to your table and the rest of the apartment / house that turn
out to make all the difference. A lovely feeling of experimentation and
discovery could overtake you - perfect! Give in to it!
Furthermore, the presence of Mars suggests you may also be hosting a
houseguest this month. Mars always brings more commotion or noise wherever
he goes, so people will be coming and going from your home much more often
than usual.
To be honest, it's not clear if the people in your home are workers (as
contractors, painters, or cable guys), advisors (architect or decorator) or
treasured friends or family guests. Either way, you'll be happy to have them
! Your houseguests would pull their own weight, so rather than represent
more work, they'll be a pleasure to host.
On February 16 or 17, guard against problems with water in your home. With
the Sun conjunct Neptune, you may have to find a quick fix for an unexpected
leak, or worse, a flood, through no fault of your own. You may have had
problems with water before, or a problem due to something you were not told
about prior to moving into your new house or apartment, as Neptune tends to
obscure information. (This area of the chart also rules parents, so you may
not have all the information you crave about your family, birth parents, or
ancestry either). Neptune's not a bad guy to have around - the problem is,
when he comes, he wants to bring the sea with him!
You have had a long visit of Neptune, but he is leaving your home sector
next month, on March 11. For the first time since January 1998, you will be
free of Neptune, so any past problems with water or lack of information
about your home, family, or property will be a thing of the past.
Your career will bring exciting news at the full moon, February 18, plus or
minus four days. If you have been interviewing for a new position, you are
likely to hear at this time. With Neptune partnering with the full moon, you
may not have all the facts you need to make an informed decision, but you
will be forced to do so anyway. Ask questions and listen closely to the
person's inclination and tone in the answer. In other words, read between
the lines. In deciding about whether to take it or not, rely on your
intuition. Scorpio's instinct is always very strong, so it is unlikely you
will make a mistake.
If the position involves artistic efforts, such as music, art, color, or
design, it would explain Neptune's lovely presence, and Neptune would have
plenty to contribute. In the case of you being up for an artistic job or a
job that would have you working closely with talent, such as musicians,
artists or actors, I feel you will really love the outcome of this full moon.
Now that Jupiter, planet of great gifts and luck, is in your area of daily
work assignments, a new placement for this planet that happened late last
month on January 22, you'll be busier than ever, from now through early June
. Jupiter makes things grow like wildfire, so each assignment will have
people buzzing about the good work you are doing, and one assignment will
lead to another. Each one could get more interesting - and bring you more
money. Jupiter rules your solar second house, so it appears you will be
making good money.
You may have to hire help - it may not be possible to do all you need to do
with the staff you have now. If you do need to hire someone new to assist in
your department (no matter what the position happens to be), or even a
nanny or other helper for your personal life, you will be able to find that
person easily - and you will say this person is a gem.
To change the subject momentarily, were you thinking of getting a household
pet? Jupiter is in Aries now and shining in your sixth house, an area of the
chart that rules work, but also pets. You've now reached the perfect part
of 2011, from now through early June, to pick out your little furry creature
. Plan to go down to the animal shelter soon to find a darling little kitten
or dog.
Actually, your aspects will get even better at the end of March, the end of
April, and through all of May. Take your time and think things through, and
you will get the perfect pet for you. If you already have one, in coming
weeks and months you'll have more fun with your pet, so either way, you can'
t lose.
Romantically, lucky you, you will have lots of options to fan the fire of
love. Over the weekend of February 5-6, you might decide to entertain
friends or travel a short distance to go out of town. This will be a truly
delicious weekend, for the moon will be in romantic Pisces, and Mercury and
Jupiter, together, will wave their magic wands over any plans you have on
your agenda.
With Venus touring your third house of short distance travel, getting out of
town for one weekend this month might just add the right balance to all the
focus on home you will have on your mind. You may not get much notice that
you are about to go just a few days earlier, near February 2, but everything
will sound good, and it will be, so why stay home?
Valentine's Day falls on a Monday, and although that day of the week sounds
a bit awkward for going out after work, don't be tempted to schedule your
special dinner for earlier, over the preceding weekend. That weekend of
February 12-13 won't have nearly the special vibrations that you will on
Monday.
On February 14, the moon will be in tender Cancer, the ideal place to have
the moon to enjoy the MOST romantic day possible. On this same day, if you
plan to promise your love or to plan the future with your beloved, you will
have Mercury and Saturn to support you. Promises made will last forever.
This is certainly a rare and special Valentine's Day!
If you want to give a party at home (not a restaurant), I second that motion!
Here are your best days to invite your friends over: February 5, 12, 14, or
17.
Romance will heat up even MORE in this month's third week, thanks to the
sweet and spicy influence of Mars. This energetic, action-oriented planet
will tour your house of true love from February 22 to March 31, the first
time you will have seen any help from Mars in two years. Mars is your ruling
planet, so this shows how "into" your newly burgeoning social life you will
be! This is only a small preview of something much bigger to come in March!
Your most romantic date nights this month will be: February 4-5, 14, 17, 19,
22, 23, and 26-28 (with some of the best coming from February 22 onward).
If you think February is great for romance, wait unit you see March, as it
will get even better!
Summary
Your home will be a wonderful source of inspiration this month, and you'll
see the energy build just after the new moon, February 2. Your options run
the gamut, from taking big actions like moving house or changing the
structure of the walls, to little ones, like buying pretty china or adding
other tiny stylistic touches to make your home more "you."
With four planets in Aquarius, you may be browsing the electronics store for
a new computer, flat screen TV, or new kitchen appliance like a dishwasher
or stove - and if so, you've got perfect timing. No matter what you decide
to do, Saturn will be sending cheery messages to Mars, the Sun, and new moon
, so decisions you make now are ones you are likely to enjoy for years.
Mars will add movement and noise - are you having a party? Good idea!
Initiate any and all home-related activities prior to February 22 for best
luck. Perfect nights for a party at home are: February 5, 14, or 17.
If you aren't giving a party you may be moving, renovating, repairing, or
rearranging furniture, but it's all for good.
Romantically, Valentine's Day, February 14, should be fun, with the moon in
Cancer - a good placement for you. Things will get even better for you once
Mars moves into fellow water sign Pisces on February 22. From then on, you'
ll be the flavor of the month, and you'll have to wave off admirers! March
looks to be even stronger and is sure to please!
Father Neptune may want to enter your home, but he'd be an uninvited guest -
you won't want the flood he would bring along with him. Protect yourself
from a small chance of water damage near February 16, when the Sun and
Neptune conjoin.
Your career will be the source of wonderful news at the full moon, February
18. Neptune will be close to the Sun at the time, so if you work in a
creative field, such as with film, music, art, or if you are an actor or
work in a support position to artists and other talent, this full moon will
be doubly powerful. If you have been interviewing for a top spot, you can
call influential people in the few days prior to this full moon - you'll get
an answer, and it'll be one you'll like. Neptune can add a confusing note,
however, so make the effort to clarify any points that were not spelled out.
It's always wise to ask lots of questions - no harm in that.
Jupiter, the generous planet, is now firmly settled into your sixth house of
work projects, so sometime from now through May a plum project is likely to
fall into your lap. This includes all Scorpios, including those who are
self-employed. Keep your eyes open, for new business is likely to show up
that you'll be qualified to do. To get ready, have all your press materials
ready to send when the call comes in.
Dates to Note for Scorpio
Home-related matters will get a wonderful boost after the new moon February
2 plus two weeks.
Mars will help your plans to move ahead on home matters too, until February
22.
Your career will be beautifully highlighted at the full moon, February 19,
and bring two times the power if you are in a creative field or work with
creative people.
Protect against water damage on or near February 16.
Give a party: February 5, 12, 14, or 17.
Of the Valentine's Day weekend, your best day will be Monday, February 14.
Yet romance will get even better after February 22, thanks to Mars in Pisces
until March 31.
Best romantic dates: February 22, 23, 26-28, and runner up dates: February 4
-5, 14, 17, and 19.
