Llewellyn's 2013 Daily Planetary Guide

[Why Syzygy]

18. February 17-23, 2013

February 17-23, 2013

This week features a sign change for the Sun that takes you out of your head and into your heart, as well as directional changes for both Saturn and Mercury that have warnings for new projects. This week the fiery Sun adds more fuel to the fire-under-water idea when it dives into the emotional depths of Pisces on Monday, February 18. This movement indicates a shift toward using (or being used by) your sixth sense for the next month. Although the Sun in Pisces is at its most positive when engaged in compassionate service, spirituality, and the creative arts, it also brings to the fore a big fantasy factor, including all forms of addiction and escapism. On the same day the Sun enters Pisces, February 18, Saturn turns retrograde for the next five months. This U-turn indicates that at some time between now and July it would be best to review and reassess your accomplishments. Since you are going to be looking backwards, this is not the time to take on any new projects and especially any unnecessary responsibilities. If you've made commitments that are not in your best interest, this is the time to back out gracefully. On Thursday, February 21, the Pisces Sun merges with the ruler of Pisces, Neptune, which doubles the Pisces vibration mentioned earlier. Then on Saturday, February 23, Mercury follows Saturn's lead when it turns retrograde for the first time this year. Mercury will retrograde three times this year, in February, June, and October. All retrogrades signal a time-out. If you're a Type A personality who considers that unthinkable, then make sure that whatever you're doing during a Mercury retrograde starts with the prefix "re", as in rethink, refine, or repair. Since you'll be in redo mode, the next three week are not good days to start something new or sign important papers. This retrograde stalls Mercury and will add another seven weeks to the time it will be slogging through the murky waters of emotional Pisces.

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OP: An Opportunity Period (OP) is a period in which the aspects of the transiting Moon to other transiting planets show no interference with the free flow of decision and action.

2/21 - After Moon trines Mars today until Moon enters Leo on Friday. We can be highly productive as long as we're following through on projects begun before February 18.

2/23 - After Moon squares Saturn today until v/c Moon on Sunday. A wonderful time for dealing with people.