ASTROLOGICAL AFFECTS - FEBRUARY, 2025

by Ren Rasa Yogamaya, E- RYT 500

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SUN IN AQUARIUS: Most affected are Aquarius and All Air Signs.  The Month is in the sign of Aquarius. For Aquarius: All Uranus themes such as Oneness, collective consciousness, coolness, friendliness, great intellectual powers, appreciation for the off-beat, the avant-garde, the unexpected, or suddenness will rule supreme this month until FEBRUARY 18.  A more heightened awareness of “going higher” in all that you do, all that you can be in Life. The best side of Aquarius is seen in their openness, in their ability to demonstrate the beneficial and positive side of rebellion and their detachment from overt emotions. The key is to have a sense of humor, to keep eccentricity under control and, to know when to let go by leaving justice in the hands of the Universe. For All Signs: The collective consciousness works best and large numbers; events, gatherings with purposeful vision can succeed. Teamwork and cooperation may get a fair chance now. Although change may come more easily now, expect some surprises as Uranus is the ruling planet of Aquarius and that means expect the unexpected. Try to remain flexible in your plans. Best Sacred Geometry: Sphere (circle).  Best Yantra: The colors Deep Purple or Violet.

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FEBRUARY 4 – VENUS ENTERS ARIES: Most affected are Aries, Taurus and Libra. FOR ARIES: Venus the planet of love, beauty and relationships is in your transit again – good news! You may now enjoy your new popularity and if single, the good possibility of romantic interests.  If you are already coupled, this can be a very romantic time for you, one of the best times of the year for your love life and also for creativity. Others may seek you out, as they are attracted to your ideas and personality. A reminder: When Venus is in any sign of the Zodiac, the senses are heightened as well. Be careful not to over-indulge with food or too much of anything.  A Special Message for Aries: Focus on fun and no drama for optimal, happier times within this cycle. Guard against negative reactions or falling back into an old pattern on February 24 when a past drama re-ignites.

FOR ALL SIGNS: This transit will continue until March 27, 2025. So, Venus will be in the sign of Aries again from April 30 to June 6, 2025.  With Venus in Aries, love can be spontaneous and very direct. The chase is very exciting to us under this fiery influence. We are bold, ready and a little impatient when it comes to matters of the heart. We don’t look back with this Aries energy. We are not interested in saying sorry or dwelling on the past as we see it as a brand new day.  Time has come to make things work right now.

 

Aries is known for having a ‘love of the chase and the conquest’, but Aries love can be longstanding as long as it remains relatively fresh. Aries can be blunt, as there’s no sugar-coating with Aries’ energy. This may sting, but rarely is Aries energy, intention to be mean or petty. ‘Saying it like it is’  is important to people born under this sign. Desires are strong and are usually expressed spontaneously, enthusiastically, and directly. Aries prefers to be the seducer rather than be seduced, to chase rather than be chased.

 

While Venus is in Aries, we can gravitate to fire-like activities, pleasures, pastimes, and objects of interest. The colours of fire-engine red, or red-burgundy may figure more prominently. Our tastes can veer toward action, new enterprise, conquests, courageous or daring acts, etc.. We can be somewhat impulsive with our money or entertainment choices.

 

Our interests can be insistent and strong, but also, possibly short-lived. It’s not the best time for holding onto money. We might pour our resources too quickly into new ventures or other projects but then, tire of these things just as quickly. It would be best to observe oneself while being in the moment; the challenge may be to have a successful outcome with meditation with the intention of slowing down.  Otherwise, we may suffer with childish outbursts when disappointed or worse: Having your eyes rolling around in your head.

 

FEBRUARY 4 – JUPITER TURNS DIRECT IN GEMINI: Most affected are Sagittarius, Aquarius and Gemini.  FOR SAGITTARIUS: While your ruling planet, Jupiter has been Retrograde, in general, it rarely is disruptive in your daily Life. This is partly due to the fact that it’s energies remain lucky and benevolent for you as well as with the smaller planets moving forward and back seem much milder in comparison. Also, you have had the opportunity to reassess and now review, come to see a more realistic big picture.

FOR ALL SIGNS: Gradually over the next few weeks, matters, characteristics ruled by Jupiter will move forward more straightforwardly. Our confidence in ourselves and with the Universe builds. Our optimism, faith and perspective expand, although as this shift occurs now, problems that have existed in our lives for a long while can seem larger than ever; not necessarily true. 2025. This re-direction turn can feel refreshing, especially for Fire signs. Please note that all the while, Jupiter remained in the sign of Gemini and continues in this sign until June of this year.

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MORE FEBRUARY ASTRO-LOGIC SOON TO APPEAR, STAY TUNED..!

 

ASTROLOGICAL AFFECTS - JANUARY, 2025

by Ren Rasa Yogamaya, E- RYT 500

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SUN IN CAPRICORN: Most affected are Capricorn and All Earth Signs. For Capricorn: The month will be in the sign of Capricorn. All Saturn themes such as cold, spontaneity or no spontaneity, fun or no fun, organization, business, commerce, financial matters and management will rule supreme this month until January 19. A more heightened awareness of “serious energy” into all that you do in Life. The best side of Capricorn is seen in their leadership qualities, in their ability to demonstrate practicality and their perseverance to rise beyond obstacles. The key is to have a sense of humor, keep depression away and, to know when to let go by leaving justice in the hands of the Universe.  For All Signs: This month promotes rolling up your sleeves to prepare for the day, the week, the month, all work tasks; your goals. However, our ambitions may get the best of us if we don’t remember for what or for whom we do the work for; it cannot be for you alone. The Sun in this Earth sign brings inspiration and discipline to the ambitious side of ourselves. Try not to carry the load all by yourself, rather, ask for help and stay connected to Universal source which contains the message: We are all in this together, we all live under one sky.  Best Sacred Geometry: Hexahedron (Cube or box, representing Earth element) Best Visual Yantra: The colors Deep Purple or Black… HAPPY NEW YEAR !

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JANUARY 2 – VENUS ENTERS PISCES: Most affected are Pisces, All Water Signs, Taurus, Libra and Capricorn.  FOR PISCES: Venus the planet of love, beauty and relationships is in your transit again – good news! You may now enjoy your new popularity and if single, the good possibility of romantic interests.  If you are already coupled, this can be a very romantic time for you, one of the best times of the year for your love life and also for creativity. Others may seek you out, as they are attracted to your ideas and personality. A reminder: When Venus is in any sign of the Zodiac, the senses are heightened as well. Be careful not to over-indulge with food or too much of anything.  A Special Message for Pisces: Saturn continues in your sign until February 13 when it will Retrograde out of your orbit and return again on March 7 and finally exit your sign in May, 2025. So, now is the time to take full advantage of this period as you do need this lift to prepare for a much needed shift in both your real daily Life as well as your inner spiritual Life.

FOR ALL SIGNS: This transit will continue until February 4, 2025. Venus will return to Pisces soon after: from March 27-April 30, 2025.  Pisces never sees the world in black-and-white terms. Rather, Pisces sees all the colors of the rainbow and the Colour Spectrum (-a full circle). With the goddess of love now in Pisces, our love can be all-embracing; we are able to forgive and understand, we can be even be seductive, and we show compassion to our partners.

 

Venus in Pisces can be tender and affectionate, although hard to reach, as there is a longing for something that is difficult to define and hard to satisfy. Borders and boundaries blur under Venus in Pisces. The shadow side of this position can allow for deception, especially towards ourselves to be deceived because we want to believe otherwise.  Evasiveness is also another issue. We should watch for falling in love with an idealized image of something or someone. It’s also important to watch, observe for avoidance or indirect behavior from ourselves or from others.

 

Venus is exalted in Pisces and does well while in the sign. It is devoted, compassionate, exceptionally giving, and capable of sacrifice. We may rely heavily on our intuition with our finances and also with our love life during this cycle. We can gravitate to and appreciate the unusual, poetic, artistic objects, situations, and people. We seek activities that move us emotionally, inspire, or touch us in some specific way.

 

Money can slip through our fingers, or we could ignore or overlook some of the practical elements of our lives now. However, finances improve if we connect with our otherworldly talents, our imagination, spirituality, our desire to heal and serve, or have a sense of mission. This transit is not particularly strong for keeping resolutions or having determination, but it is good for tolerance, adaptability and increased understanding or acceptance of circumstances and others.

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JANUARY 6 – RETROGRADE MARS ENTERS CANCER:  Most affected are Cancer, Aries and Capricorn.  FOR CANCER: An Aries, a Fire sign from your past (-or recent past) may re-appear; best to consider the pros and cons before you re-visit with one another. January 25 may be a better day to be direct about your feelings; you are more likely to get what you want. Consider this: Is it what your need? Also, watch your emotions, your temper on January 7, 13 and 23rd.

FOR ALL SIGNS: This cycle will continue until February 23, 2025.  Mars began its’ Retrograde cycle on December 6th, 2024 and now it will continue in the sign of Cancer where it will remain for the rest of its’ Retrograde cycle. When Mars is in its’ Retrograde cycle, we must re-assess our current projects, our approach to getting what we want versus getting what we need, our desires.  Rather than be direct, asserting our desires, we tend to be more introspective.

 

While Mars is in a direct motion, it is straightforward, assertive, and aggressive.  While it is Retrograde, Mars’ energy can be essentially turned inward: It is internalized, intensified, personalized, and when combined with Fire, perhaps pressurized. We second-guess our instincts or our natural impulses rather than acting upon them as we can be hesitant about taking action.

 

The way we normally react to situations under normal conditions doesn’t necessarily work for us now, or we don’t exactly trust our instincts during the Retrograde phase of Mars. (This may be much more so for Water Signs at this time). When we internalize anger, there can be some rather challenging occurrences, such as tension, resentment, depression, apathy, and even some paranoia. Or on the flip side, we might choose to personalize it and make it more intimate whether or not circumstances are favorable.

 

The sign of Cancer specifically, is already introspective, pensive.  And with Mars Retrograde, we might experience steaming, boiling, smoldering anger; we find it hard to discover direct and healthy expressions or outlets for our personal frustrations. We can be more pensive and cautious, taking our time to reach our goals. If we push ahead impulsively, we risk more drama, running into problems, obstacles, and frustrations.

 

Cancer can rule our inner foundations as well as external ones such as relationships with family, our homes and domestic affairs. We may need to re-assess our approach to our home lives. During this transit it is possible to feel some frustration or anxiety about our basic sense of comfort and security, as well as with regards to the development of our domestic affairs.

 

Health issues may be a factor that appear (especially in areas ruled by Cancer found in the (2) Second Chakra, Svadisthana), including the stomach, the adrenals, the genitourinary system, also known as the uro-genital system, which is the combination of the urinary and reproductive systems. Also represented are all of the reproductive organs for both men and women: In the female, the Ovaries, the Womb, the Bladder and the Spleen.  In the male, the Prostrate, the Testicles, the Bladder and the Spleen.

 

And please consider this: Accidents are a possibility throughout the Mars Retrograde transit period.

 

However, our goal during a Mars Retrograde should not be to simply sit on our hands or to squash our enthusiasm. Instead, it should be to better understand our desires, survival instincts, anger, sexuality, inner strength and weaknesses, and the ways we go about getting what we need from Life. As always, the cosmos are asking us to look before we leap rather than throwing ourselves into action. Request to receive for what you need and not for what your want.

 

JANUARY 8 – MERCURY ENTERS CAPRICORN: Most affected are Capricorn, Gemini and Virgo.  FOR CAPRICORN: Mercury the planet of communication and electrical impulses is now in your own orbit. All Mercurial themes such as light, electrical impulses, mental agility, communication, comfort with sound and silence, attention to details will rule supreme in your current Life. A more heightened awareness of the written and spoken word including a good possibility of travel for you, be it local or far away. A Special Message for Capricorn: Watch out for power struggles and ego conflicts with people that are close to you. Otherwise, this is an ideal time to focus on your needs, desires and business. Let go of what other people expect of you and do better.

FOR ALL SIGNS: This transit will continue until January 27, 2025. While Mercury is in Capricorn, our thinking is methodical and our focus is practical and clear-headed. It is much easier to concentrate on our mission, the assignment, or the task at hand under this influence. Our conversations may be quite realistic or focused on business and practical matters. Our thought patterns and communication styles become more logical, orderly, and organized. The term, “down to Earth” really does apply here.

We are more capable to sort out what is relevant, important as a priority and what is essential. Realism enters the picture here, as our speech can be no-nonsense, and accuracy with precision becomes important to us. Our survival instincts are strong; we are interested in what will benefit us in the long term.

 

We’re not interested in the fluff or lighter things, we prefer to get right to a point or the bottom line. Communications can be somewhat guarded or cautious, and not necessarily flowery or expressive. We gravitate to concrete subjects and information that’s logical, well-organized and useful. We may prefer a methodical approach to studying and learning.  If we have fantasies they may be well considered, possible, with realistic nuance.

 

We can be quite stubborn about our ideas, our way and process.  Still, ]we need to observe ourselves and be wary of becoming too rigid with our thinking. We may come across as cold or harsh. For some people, there is a fine line between realism and pessimism. At times, we might even lack a sense of humor. Given the right circumstance, it may be crucial to NOT lose one’s sense of humor or irony.

 

This transit is best to use to make solid, realistic plans and get organized. It is also a favorable time to teach, to advise or guide others.  Generally, we can also be more concerned than usual with our reputation or responsibilities. Coming through with our dependability can reap great rewards. We may enjoy to plan ahead and plot out our next steps. Changes with schedules can be most disconcerting during this cycle. And while Mercury is in the sign of Capricorn, our reactions are sensible, cool, and level-headed.

 

JANUARY 13 – FULL MOON IN CANCER:  Most affected are Cancer and All Water Signs.  FOR CANCER: The Full Moon is still in your sign; time to surrender, release and let go. If you have been dragging your feet or refusing to look at nagging matters in your Life, this Full Moon will certainly help the inception of a new cycle.  This is for the sake of change, for your betterment. A Special message for Cancer:  With your most important relationships, it would be best to focus on compromise and not ‘the win’. And consider to not force your energies on anyone; the pieces will fall into place if you go slow and gentle.

FOR ALL SIGNS: The Full Moon will occur at 2:27pm - PDT. A Full Moon signifies the end of a cycle in our lives. Not just Water Signs need to surrender, release and let go. When you “let go”, you make room for “the new” to come in.  On a Full Moon or Lunar Eclipse, it is good to make a list on what you can part with including unhealthy people, bad habits and circumstances that no longer fit well in your Life. A regular Full Moon that occurs once per month is a time of culmination and the promise of fulfillment of that which was started at the last New Moon. During the Full Moon, it can be an emotional time, a time of romance, inspiration and relationships. The Full Moon is a time of culmination and the promise of fulfillment of that which was started at the New Moon.

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Each month there is a Full Moon with a specific divine meaning and the opportunity to learn what it represents. With this Full Moon in the sign of emotional, nurturing, traveling Cancer: The Cancer-Capricorn division deals with the balance between the private Life, domestic Life, the need for a home base, and nurturance (-represented by Cancer) versus the public Life, career, reputation, responsibilities and accountability (-represented by Capricorn).  Attachments are ruled by Cancer, while achievements and rewards or punishments are ruled by Capricorn. In some ways, this division or divergence deals with the balance between unconditional love and conditional love. The Cancer Moon encourages us to value our home base and our roots, while Capricorn influences us to consider our sense of duty and responsibility with the public, business and commerce.

 

While Cancer enjoys mostly attaching to home and family, Capricorn urges us to attend to the responsibilities to the outside world. Neglecting either of these can bring about hard lessons, Karma on us. A balance should be found between the two energies, and this is what this Full Moon invites for us to do. This Full Moon is about balancing our commitment to our families, loved ones and careers or business.  Over the next two weeks, we will discover what this means for us, by the next moon cycle - the next New Moon. For now, Cancers cannot sit quietly with feelings; they may need to express them.

 

Something is exposed or illuminated, prompting us to get in touch with those things in our personal lives that we may have been neglecting or putting off. With so much attention to our relationships, careers, and personal plans these days, a push for considering our emotional needs occurs now. If you live in the U.S. state of California, this is especially true now. This is a time to clear up past patterns that have been holding us back from personal fulfillment and success, especially with home or family focus or that revolve around our work at home with balance and attitudes toward comfort and responsibility.

 

JANUARY 19 – SUN ENTERS AQUARIUS:  Most affected are Aquarius and all Air Signs.

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JANUARY 27 – MERCURY ENTERS AQUARIUS:  Most affected are Aquarius, Gemini and Vigo.  FOR AQUARIUS: Mercury the planet of communication and electrical impulses is now in your own orbit. All Mercurial themes such as light, electrical impulses, mental agility, communication, comfort with sound and silence, attention to details will rule supreme in your current Life. A more heightened awareness of the written and spoken word including a good possibility of travel for you, be it local or far away. A Special Message for Aquarius: Your feelings may run deeper than the norm about family and relationships, especially on January 28. This can be a powerful day for you as expressing your thoughts and feelings may help to strengthen both family and relationships.

FOR ALL SIGNS: This transit will continue until February 14, 2025. When Mercury is in Aquarius, we may be open for knowledge and open to new and original ideas. We tend to think outside of the box, and our thinking becomes more progressive, with purpose. Our communication and thought patterns can be spontaneous, somewhat fragmented, and liberal. This is a time when inventive thinking is at a high point; you, we, can reach our zenith.

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We can be reasonable, rational, and find it easier to separate our intellect and emotion(s) when assessing a situation. Although progressive-minded and receptive to new information, we are not too quick to sway from our ideas and beliefs. During this cycle, we take more interest in thinking about what is daring, unusual or original. As we envision a better future, we can come up with actual interesting ideas and concepts now. Consider if your thoughts are prioritizing for your Life or are your thoughts for others; for the betterment of both man and wild Life.

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JANUARY 29 – NEW MOON IN AQUARIUS:  Most affected are Aquarius and all Air Signs.  FOR AQUARIUS: The New Moon is in your own sign and it sets the tone for the next twelve months. It is not too late for you to meditate on what you wish for by writing down what you need, not for what you want. A new cycle begins now; consider what is happening around you, in your local community, your family or your state or country. Consider the choices that you make as more of this can be cultivated and more may come your way during this new cycle. A Special Message for Aquarius: This can be one of the best opportunities for this year, to make a new start. It may be about your most special long-time dream, or it may be about others or a fresh start, your belief, one hundred percent about yourself.  Dream big, begin taking action now…!

FOR ALL SIGNS:  This transit will occur at 4:36 pm –PST.  A New Moon signifies a new beginning and a new cycle begins now.  Are you ready to begin again? Begin by learning about something new: The New Moon in Aquarius marks the beginning of a new cycle for all mankind and wild life as well. In the sign of Aquarius, friendships, brotherhood, group activities, social pursuits, group projects, trying something new, humanitarian efforts, or joining a group will be a strong focus. New beginnings regarding any or all of these matters are vital and possible now.

 

This is a time when we should solve problems that require thinking “outside of the box.”

Meaning, it is time to look to new, untried yet successful paths to solve problems.

We can look to the future with a brand new, positive, and hopeful vision, frequently brainstorm and socialize, and focus on extending a friendly hand, receiving support, and expressing platonic Love for those around us. It’s a time to give our emotions and passions a “break”, as we can develop and expand more objectivity and have some detachment from past haunts and old habits. We might learn how something (or someone) works or revitalize ourselves through experiences that are new or simply different.

 

This cycle encourages us to reach out to people in our social circle and in our community, and recognize the value of our friendships and social networks. We might also recognize that some level of detachment and distancing ourselves from our habits and attachment to the past will help us break away from destructive behaviors that are holding us back.

With this strong Aquarius energy, we have the chance to make progressive changes in our lives. For some of us, circumstances are such that we need to pay more attention to these matters.

 

This New Moon also harmonizes with Jupiter, and we find ourselves in the right place at the right time. As you look to the future, I encourage you all to have a positive attitude about our, your new beginnings.

 

JANUARY 30 – URANUS TURNS DIRECT IN TAURUS:  Most affected are Aquarius and Taurus.  FOR AQUARIUS:  You may have felt your energies or strengths subdued since last Fall of 2024. Now, the exception of good fortune, good luck is still on-going and powerful for you now and into the couple of weeks. In time, you will feel that your usual unique self is back; put it into action..!

 

FOR ALL SIGNS: Uranus has been Retrograde since September 1st, 2024, and with its’ return to direct station now, Uranus energy hangs heavy in the air this week. As the planet gains speed in the next few weeks, our urge to express our unique selves, take some chances or risks, to rebel, to listen to our instincts, and begin to create change are reawakened or externalized now. So, the norm of the characteristics that represent the sign of Aquarius that have been internalized, now return.

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Ren Yogamaya is a Yoga teacher and Yoga Therapist, providing her services for over 28 years. As a writer, she is the author of EAT BY COLOR: Foods, Colors and The Chakras and her Astrological Affects column is syndicated world-wide. She is a natural channel for Universal Source as she offers guidance, solutions to your issues and she teaches privately in Los Angeles, Ca.

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