I was thinking of an interesting question today. What quality do you have now that when you were little, growing up, you never assumed you’d have in you? It may be that as you matured, you took on new facets to your personality that you found favorable, and were surprised to say were part of you. That has happened to me…

This will be a landmark month, and the minute you enter February, you will certainly notice something big is happening in your career. Just one day before the dawning of February, on January 31, you had a full moon lunar eclipse in Leo, 12 degrees – a powerful total eclipse of the moon – that lit your tenth house of honors, awards, and achievement. It is very likely that you heard very good news about a promotion, new title, more responsibilities, or a competitive offer from another company. This full moon eclipse brought to culmination so much of what you have been doing over the past year. If you have been interviewing for the job, the answer will come now.

Like most astrological aspects, much depends on all that you have been doing in your career all along, over past months. If you are ambitious and have been growing in expertise, and continually stretching toward excellence, you will be rewarded now. Gates are opening up for you, dear Scorpio, and opportunities that were not available to you before will start to tumble toward you now, for you have apparently proved your mettle. This will be the only full moon of the year in your prestigious career sector (tenth house) that occupies the pinnacle point of your chart, so expect the best.

The harder and smarter you’ve worked, the more accolades you will be given now. I love that Mars will be highly supportive to this new moon, for Mars is not only the planet of energy and drive, it is also your ruling planet whose job it is to take good care of you. That will give you an enviable competitive edge over others if you are vying for a new job or new business. Whatever happens now seems to require competitive spirit to win the position, promotion, or favor from an important person – you need to show you want it, and deserve it. Energy attracts more energy, and then it is yours.

You also seem ready to change residences, perhaps because your better salary will allow you to raise your standard of living. Eclipses always come in pairs, and so the twin to the first one, January 31, will light your fourth house of home and family on February 15. Clearly changes are due at home, whether in regard to your physical space or in regard to family news. It’s alternatively possible that you are considering a relocation if the right job offer comes up now that would require it.

The second eclipse, a solar new moon eclipse that I just mentioned, is a cheerful, supportive one, and it will arrive in Aquarius 21 degrees on February 15. Uranus is the planet in charge of Aquarius, and happily, Uranus will be in super-friendly position to the new moon, Mercury, and the Sun (important because this is a SOLAR eclipse). This eclipse will be tied to the first one, because the Sun in your chart rules your prestigious tenth house, governing career reputation and the leadership position you assume in your industry. Uranus is taking a prominent role here, and as the planet of all things surprising and unexpected, when the perfect apartment or house comes up, or when a new position, title, or responsibility is offered, it is likely to come as a breathtaking happy shock. Is there such a thing as a happy shock? Yes! You will see it’s true! You might have to decide what to do very quickly!

This month’s eclipse, February 15 – the one lighting your house of home and family – is coming the day after Valentine’s Day, so I am wondering if you might be considering a move in with your sweetheart. I have always lived in New York City (Manhattan) where apartments are hard to come by because vacancy rates are below 1 percent. I say this to you: no matter where you live, don’t give up your place if your landlord says he will allow you to sublet. Do not make impulsive moves on an eclipse – think things through, for any eclipse will kick up a certain amount of cosmic dust that will temporarily cloud facts, even good ones. Take your time.

I am not saying that you should not move in with the person you love if you know one another well. I am saying that if you feel that you are taking a risk, you would be wise to have contingency plans in place, so that you never feel trapped with nowhere to live if your experiment in living together doesn’t work out as planned. Having said that, I will admit this is a dazzlingly supportive eclipse, so the choice is yours.

You may decide to buy a house or condo, or, if you like where you live, you might renovate your kitchen or bath, decorate, or paint, or do repairs. You may reorganize, de-clutter, stock up on new linens or tableware – the choice is yours.

Mars, your ruler, is currently moving through your second house of earned income, so it appears you are spending quite a bit of money, more than usual. If you are making lifestyle changes, those often require higher-than-usual spending periods. Don’t be too concerned about the balances that are mounting if you are moving, buying new clothes for your new, better position at work, or having a baby, giving a party, or doing any other big life change. Spending will simmer down by next month, March 17.

If you want your home to stay as is, then it is likely to work out that family news that will come up either immediately or within weeks will be dramatic and exciting. A new baby may arrive in your brother’s family, or your sister may get married. Your parents may move to a sunny location that you can visit, or your cousin may invite you to stay at her vacation cottage in Tuscany. Or, your sister may get an impressive award and be interviewed in the press. These are a few examples, but the point is, if you do get family news, it is likely to be heartwarming. Eclipses always make us aware of the passage of time – live is moving on, and you will want yours to do so, too.

    If Valentine’s Day, February 14, has to be delayed for you, don’t be blue – you have an enchanting day for love coming on February 21, when Venus will conjunct Neptune. This will be a day of stardust and glamour, perfect to use to celebrate your love.

As you get closer to the end of February, you will feel the building of the energy of a lovely full moon that will technically fall next month, March 1, in Virgo 11 degrees. (This will not be an eclipse.) It will light your house of friends, fun, and social activity, so something is coming to a joyous climax. It’s likely you are going to be invited to a beautiful party, charity benefit, or sporting event that draws many people together. All full moons have an area of influence of four days beyond the full moon, so you may be attending an elegant birthday party or wedding over the weekend of March 3-4.

The sweet part about this full moon will be that Saturn will be acting like a fairy godfather to be sure that actions taken now will have longevity and purpose. On the very same day, love planet Venus and good fortune planet Jupiter will be in direct communication – lovely! This aspect will give this event a touch of luxury and beauty.

Romantically, this month gets a “10”! Venus will move into Pisces on February 10 to March 6. In Pisces, Venus is said to be exalted, for the ancient astrologers said that when Venus is touring the constellation of Pisces, Venus is able to express her deepest and fullest expressions of love. This is doubly true for you, for Pisces rules your fifth house of true love. At month’s end, the Sun (strength), Neptune (unconditional love and inspiration), Mercury (news, travel), and Venus (happiness) will be in your fifth house of true love. Meanwhile, the full moon of March 1 (and still very strong over the ensuing weekend of March 3-4) will be in your eleventh house of hopes and wishes. Wow, you have so much to look forward to at month’s end!

If your birthday falls on November 3, plus or minus five days, you will adore the social event that transpires on March 1 through March 4. The same is true if you have Scorpio rising or the moon in Scorpio at 11 degrees, plus or minus five degrees. If you know you have a natal planet in Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio, Taurus, Virgo, or Capricorn, at 11 degrees, that planet will be lit up – you will have much to celebrate!

If Valentine’s Day, February 14, has to be delayed for you, don’t be blue – you have an enchanting day for love coming up on Wednesday, February 21, when Venus will conjunct Neptune. This will be a day of stardust and glamour, and one that would be a shame not to use for a romantic dinner. If you have no one in your life right now, then book a spa treatment and enjoy being pampered.

This will be a big, critical point in 2018 for you. The eclipses are cutting across your most public and private areas of your chart, so as February opens, you will still be thinking about the full moon lunar eclipse of January 31 that crystalized your career progress. If things have not been going well, you may be tempted to leave your job now, but if feedback from higher ups indicates that you have been doing well, you may get a surprise promotion or exciting offer from a competitor. Uranus will be unusually friendly, so career news that comes out of the blue may thrill you.

You will barely have time to digest all that is happening in your career when your home / property / family situation will come up with an unusual and unexpected opportunity that you may want to take advantage of, too. This will likely happen thanks to the new moon solar eclipse in Aquarius, February 15. If you want to move, fix things up, or do anything that affects your private home experience or design, be assured that the pieces of your puzzle will fall neatly into place.

You are a fixed sign, and you are likely to want things to stay as is, but that prospect is unlikely at eclipse time. The question is, what do you hope to create for your ideal home environment? If you like where you live now, ask yourself if you can you make changes to make it more stylish or comfy. A solar eclipse brings up new opportunities, so it is the right time to look at all your options. A move, renovation, repair, or decoration project seems in the cards, but only if you want to take advantage of your options.

It does seem you will be spending quite a bit of money in February and part of March, for Mars will continue to move through your second house of earned income until March 17. Expenses began to mount on January 26 when Mars first entered Sagittarius and your second house of personal financial reserves. Mars may put a drain on your resources, but it seems you may be making lifestyle changes that require some hefty check writing, but you might have saved up for the changes you are making and expected the outgo.

Also this month, Venus will move into the finest place this planet of love and beauty – Pisces from February 10 to March 6 – for in this sign, Venus can help you attract love. You are a water sign, and Pisces is a water sign too, so you can absorb the lyrical, compassionate, and loving qualities of Venus easily and naturally. It certainly is a time you will be like catnip to others, and because this is your Emerald year with good fortune Jupiter in Scorpio (a once-in-12-year advantage), you certainly are turning heads.

Shop for new items to add to your wardrobe, for it seems likely you will be stepping out this month, and during most of March, too. If you can’t find love with these dazzling aspects, heaven help the rest of us!

On February 21, Venus will align with Neptune, one of the most glamorous contacts possible. This will be a weekday, a Wednesday, but make it a star evening – one filled with perfume, candlelight, and soft whispers.

You have so much going for you because at month’s end, you will be looking forward to one of the most exciting social events of the year, likely to take place sometime between February 28 and March 4. Wow – you have so much to look forward to doing!