Life will be bright and joyful in February. So many planets will be in a happy-go-lucky mood and will provide a noticeable contrast to what you experienced in January. Last month brought a difficult new moon in Capricorn, lighting your area of home and family sector, and may have brought challenges in regard to that area of your life. This month, it will be smooth sailing, and Mercury, which was retrograde almost all of January, has since turned direct on January 25. This month, Mercury will grow increasingly stronger and be back to full power by mid-February. This month has so many sweet aspects that you will see in the days I will list for you that each will seem like delicious pieces of chocolate, all meant for you. Let's get started.

On February 3, the Sun and Saturn will be in perfect sync, suggesting you may receive exceptional support from a friend, or if you are single, from someone you are dating. Alternatively, one of your children may bring good news, and you will feel happy about news you hear on this day. If you sign papers on this day or give your verbal agreement, your promise will be in place a very long time, and that might be very good news.

On the same day, February 3, Mars and the higher octave of Mars, Pluto, will work together for you. (These two planets are linked in certain ways, which means they are highly compatible and both very energetic.) If you had problems with a home or family-related dilemma last month, this aspect may bring about a solution. See what comes up.

On the weekend, February 6, Mercury and good fortune Jupiter will be in perfect sync, bringing you news from behind the scenes about a property, home, or family-related matter that will make you smile. This aspect might bring you a breakthrough or the right answer to a pressing home-related situation. Your ability to communicate with family, even family that is not agreeing with one another, will be masterful and moving. Be optimistic and carefully avoid any possible animosity by showing only positive feelings. (I don't necessarily see any upsetting family relationships, but if there are, this aspect will help you erase it.)

On the same day, February 6, the Sun and Uranus will bubble up so much social fun. This would be a fantastic day for a party at your home, and invite your partner to come along, no matter what the reason for the party - even a baby shower! This aspect will stretch over the entire weekend, so you really have an outstanding one coming. Alternatively, if you have a child of your own, or a niece or nephew, you can spend the whole weekend finding things to do, places to go, and giggles to share. If your child is older, get tickets to a sporting event, ballet, concert, or Broadway play. It's time to treat yourself to fun family time.

Take all I said above and double it once the new moon, February 8 in Aquarius 19 degrees, appears. It is a gorgeous one, filled with opportunity. Not all new moons are gentle and full of possibilities, but this one is, especially in terms of finding new love if single, or for enjoying a bigger, brighter social life with the one you love if you are attached. This new moon will also spark the creativity in you in quite a powerful way. I love that Uranus will be so very supportive, suggesting lots of surprising events and episodes will come up, and even if you've been in an oh-so-serious mood lately (who could blame you after January?), you will crack a great big smile. And moreover, Saturn will be ideally angled to this new moon too, adding a note of long-term stability to any new relationship you decide to form, or to a previous unhappy episode that you will move to resolve at this time.

If your birthday falls on October 11, plus or minus four days, you will be celebrating all that this new moon can bring you. You must make a point to go out and circulate, and to find ways to take in a range of cultural activities. The same is true if you have Libra rising 19 degrees, or if you have the natal moon, or natal planet in Aquarius, Gemini, or Libra, at 19 degrees (or within five degrees).

The following day, February 9, will be sensational, for Venus, your ruling planet, will be in conversation with Jupiter, giver of gifts and luck. Again, your good fortune will pertain to home or family. With Venus, the planet of beauty, involved, you may be looking for something to make your house more cozy and stylish. Beyond home-related luck, you will find most everything will go your way, including financial dealings.

Valentine's Day, Sunday, February 14, will be a day filled with sunshine. Mars will be in alignment to Jupiter, giver of gifts and luck. You may receive a valuable gift, or you may buy one for the person who is the apple of your eye. This day for lovers will be luxurious fun for you. You'll feel like spending some money on this day, and you could not have a better day to do so. Why not celebrate the entire weekend, February 13-14, to celebrate your love for each other? If you are single and not dating, with Jupiter in the behind-the-scenes sector, you might do very well on a blind date on February 13, if you are so inclined. Let your friend set you up on a blind date or meet that special someone you met online in a public coffee shop or bistro in the afternoon.

If you are attached, and if you dream about having a baby, this month, try for conception or apply for a baby through adoption or surrogate. Your solar fifth house, so lit up for you this month, rules conception. If possible try after the new moon arrives, February 8 and in the two weeks that follow, assuming Mother Nature will provide you with the right cycle within that period. If not, try before the new moon arrives, as you have many sweet aspects in the first week, as you already read about.

Venus will move into Aquarius, a perfect place for you on February 16, to stay until March 11. Venus in highly compatible Aquarius will amp up your charms and make them more visible to others. When Venus is in your solar fifth love sector by then, it's one of the best times of the year to find ways to improve your appearance. Spend some money on yourself, dear Libra. I suggest you browse the Internet or the shops on February 20, when the moon will be in Leo - you'll find many flattering things whether you are a woman or a man. Elevate, modernize your appearance in a stylish way, and your confidence will rise, and love will follow. Venus in your fifth house will also amp up your creativity, allowing you to come up with ideas that will impress everyone, including you!

On the full moon of February 22 in Virgo 4 degrees, you may want privacy and rest. You seem to be at a low point in terms of strength and resistance to colds, so take things slow and easy. Be good to yourself. On this full moon, you will also be privy to a secret that someone had held from you. It may be something exciting, such as a surprise gift or other thrilling news, or something that you are not so happy to hear. If it's the latter, be glad to find out the truth, for having truth can always protect you.

On February 26, Mercury and Uranus will fill the light bulb above your head with amazing ideas - too many to remember, so write them down! Mercury is moving through your fifth house of love and linking to Uranus in your house of loving mate / established partner. Wow, this day is made for you, dear Libra!

Next, February 29 should be a very fine day, for Venus, your ruling planet, will contact Saturn, the planet of long-term gain. The transiting moon will be in Libra, so this day should be special for signing a contract or making a plan for the distant road ahead. Actually, you will find that a great many things will go your way on this day, so venture forth!

The month ends on Leap Year Day, February 29, a day that happens every four years. In your grandmother's day, women were encouraged to ask their boyfriend's hand in marriage on Leap Day, but only if their boyfriend seems not to be popping the question soon enough! This is funny, I know. In our modern times, a woman can always feel confident about raising the subject of marriage if she feels too much time has passed without seeing a ring. See how you feel. If you are shy and reserved, this day may give you the courage to speak up. Your timing would be ideal. Your ruler, Venus, will be smiling at Saturn, the planet of promises that last forever. Maybe you will be inspired to say something.

You are so fortunate, dear Libra. February starts out with a new moon, February 8, in your true love sector and comes packed with romantic surprises, just in time for Valentine's Day, February 14. A new moon opens a door for two weeks of strong energy, and this new moon could not be sweeter. Uranus will provide surprises from your romantic partner, and with Saturn in ideal sync with the moon, Saturn will bring you a comforting feeling of long-term security from all that you discuss and decide in the days that follow the new moon. This happens just prior to Valentine's Day, making this year's celebration of love extra special for you.

It looks to be such a happy month for you, and if you have children, they appear part of the fun. If you hope to have a baby, conception may be possible in this remarkable month. "Baby" is written so strongly in your chart this month that it is alternatively possible that a family member will have a baby and that tiny child would give you great joy.

Venus will enter your love / child /creativity sector on February 16 to stay almost a month, until March 11, adding to the fun and happiness with your partner and interactions with your children. Venus will also boost your imagination in regard to a creative project that you may be working on this month too, and may bring a tidy profit from your efforts. Buy new clothes for yourself on February 20 and you will blush with all the compliments that come your way. You certainly will be fussed over!

You seem to be spending a lot of money this month, but the larger than usual outgo will abate after the first week in March. One day when news about money should make you happy will be when Jupiter aligns with Mars on February 13. If a check does not arrive then over this weekend, you may receive a valuable gift that you will treasure, or buy one for the person you love.

You seem to have a lot of assignments on your to-do list at work or at home. Keep yourself strong and healthy, or by the full moon, February 22, you may feel your little feathers dragging. You don't want to have a cold, not with your tight schedule. See that you get enough rest and regular meals. February will be one of the most productive months of the year, so you can get lots done and be proud of what you accomplished. With artistic Neptune conjunct the Sun at the time of the full moon, you may be asked to make an important creative or visual decision. Also, due to Neptune so close to the Sun, be sure you are clear about any assignment that is given you with a deadline on or near February 22, for you may misunderstand and be forced to backtrack.

Also at this important full moon, a secret is likely to surface - yours or that of someone close to you. If the secret is about someone you know and respect, it will be something you had no inkling was going on. You may need to make a decision about what to do about what you hear. This full moon will be protective of your interests - be glad to know the truth. It is also possible that the secret will be a happy one - someone loves you and it shows!