Aries (Mar. 21-Apr. 19):
This month will be strong, just like your desire to overwhelm yourself. On Feb. 1, the new moon will provide the focus that you have been desperately needing. Look forward to finally achieving some self-motivation. Perhaps you could try to channel some of that energy into your relationships for once, babe. You have been distracted since the Mercury retrograde began (ending Feb. 3). On Feb. 16, get excited for the full moon and take a break from working overtime to focus on relationships. Inspiration and insight is in the air; don’t let your usual aggression ruin that.
Taurus (Apr. 19-May 20):
Life has been moving too slowly for your pace, but don’t worry the new moon (Feb. 1) will help speed things up. Be prepared to be in a career upward climb for the next month. The professional goals that you have been trying to reach will finally be within your grasp. Take some risks this month. You’ve been playing it a little too safe for the past few weeks. On Feb. 16, the full moon will convince you to take these risks. Feel free to let your adventurous side run wild. The full moon will also foster the emotional well-being that you have been craving for so long, sweetheart. Get ready for a confidence boost as all of your goals finally start to become clear.
Gemini (May 21-June 21):
After the Mercury retrograde (ending Feb. 3), you can finally communicate to the fullest. Let everyone know the feelings that you have been holding back. This month is the time to finally cut the ties on toxic friendships and relationships. If these people are no longer being useful for you, get rid of them. It shouldn’t be too hard; It never has been difficult for you before, babe. The full moon on Feb. 16 will make everything feel possible. Pursuing something practical, now is the time to act on passion and empowerment. We believe in you babe.
Cancer (June 22-July 22):
Prepare for turbulence this month sweetheart, as Feb. 1 brings a new layer of intimacy and clarity. Catching feelings for somebody new? This month brings a new confidence in expressing the emotions you always seem to hide. As Mercury moves out of retrograde and Aquarius season has you thinking about what you need in a relationship, you’ll feel better about communicating your needs to a potential prospect. You’ll start feeling uncharacteristically secure in yourself, as the Feb. 16 full moon causes you to consider if your skills are truly being valued. The sun’s movement through your adventure zone on Feb. 18 helps you find your voice to speak up about potential inequalities in your relationships and work partnerships.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22):
The new moon on Feb. 1 will usher in new optimism and motivation with the new month. Thankfully Mercury’s retrograde will be over by Feb. 3, so you can truly bask in those benefits. New thoughts about your career plan will arise, but no worries, babe: it’s worth the consideration. When your feelings start ruling on Feb. 16, you will feel a sense of inner creativity and light. It’s time to start taking your own satisfaction into account, love. Lean into yourself and your needs and let your heart’s intuition come to the forefront.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):
Feb. 1 will be a great day for you, my perfectionist, babe. The new moon turns your focus to your own wellness instead of trying to beat yourself down. The sun moving through your adventure zone will contribute to this change, bringing new ideas about your routine to the forefront of your mind. Feb. 3 will have you feeling the need to be straight up towards your romantic goals, but don’t stop thinking about yourself during this time. Get dreamy, babe. Make your passions happen on your terms, as on Feb. 18 your partnership zone lights up and inspires you to lean into your closest bonds.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23):
You should find expressing yourself easier this month after the new moon occurs on Feb. 1. Get ready for a lot of clarity in your relationships and creativity. We hope that the lessons that you have learned over the past few months have taken hold. Perhaps you will take this month to become less wishy-washy with your friendships. On Feb. 16, the full moon will highlight your people skills. Get excited to network this month, sweetheart, and look forward to a boost of confidence this month. Things are finally looking up for you, Libra.
Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21):
You’re given grace and time to heal from old wounds this month, and whew, you need it babe. You’ve been feeling off your game from this Mercury retrograde, but on Feb. 3 you will finally find a sense of footing and feel less isolated in your mind. Feb. 1 may even present a new, sweet love opportunity for you. Feb. 16’s full moon in your career zone will also inspire you to reach new heights and feel sure of your direction. Good for you, babe, we’re so excited to see where you’ll go. And hey, if you’ve been holding onto any desires, why not act on them this February, love?
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):
You have been pretty confident lately, and life has been good. However, communication is looking choppy in your future. As Mercury’s retrograde comes to an end on Feb. 3, communication may become confusing. The new moon (Feb. 1) will allow the ideas of your current projects to come into focus. Don’t expect to only be working this month, babe. During the full moon (Feb. 16), you may start to feel a bit more adventurous. Pull your attention away from your inner self and into spending time with loved ones. Perhaps it will do some good to indulge in their interests for once.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):
Your bold personality just won’t stop, will it? Get ready for constant validation in financial affairs on the new moon (Feb. 1). You are valued, so keep up the good work. Maybe even slow down a bit. You can’t just reinvent yourself every month. Choose an image or aesthetic and try to keep with it even though your inspiration may just keep driving you to push for more. You’re doing just fine, sweetheart, don’t stress so much to seem classy. The most important thing is to stay true to your already elegant self. On the full moon (Feb. 16), hold on tightly to your close relationships. As long as you keep being secure and overconfident, share what is in your heart, babe.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):
Your season does come to an end this month babe, but you’ll be going out with a bang. The new moon on the first day of the month is in your sign, and with Mercury’s retrograde ending on Feb. 3, this month is a clean slate (no pun intended) for you to plan whatever your heart has been holding in. Your desires will become clearer to you and you will be able to express them to others with conviction when Mercury moves into Aquarius on Feb. 14. Maybe it’s time for a romantic risk? Feb. 16 brings a full moon in your partnership zone which will spark up some cozy feelings just after Valentine’s Day. Evaluate your offers and see who’s really got the right moves, babe, don’t just rush into whoever matches the current aesthetic of your Instagram feed.
Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20):
It’s been a gloomy time for you, broody babe, but February brings prosperity as you begin to consider the weight of your current dreams. Feb. 1 and its new moon may cause a specific goal you’ve been chasing to catch your interest, and on Feb. 3 you’ll find the drive you’ve been needing to really go for it. On Feb. 16, you may feel inspired to change up your sleepy morning routine, babe, and we don’t blame you. Look to boost your peace of mind to beat that emotional drainage. We promise you’re in the right place; winter is just a particularly sensitive time. On Feb. 18 you’ll start to feel your Pisces power as your season begins and you’re able to regain your self-confidence.
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