Dream Big + Stay Grounded: Navigating Pisces Season with Saturn’s Guidance
As February opens and closes with powerful stelliums in Pisces, the energy invites compassion, creativity, and deep connection. Pisces, represented by two fish swimming in circles, reminds you that while dreams can flow endlessly, they often drift without a clear direction. While this can deepen your emotional and spiritual exploration, it can also feel like trying to fix a leaky bucket—the solutions often loop back to the original problem.
Here’s the silver lining: Saturn will provide a much needed anchor. This is the final Pisces season with Saturn co-present with the Sun until 2053. Saturn’s influence can help you shape your dreams into something tangible. Whether it’s committing to a daily yoga practice or setting healthy boundaries, Saturn asks you to be realistic, consistent, and clear. This is a time to find structure in your spirituality, heal through self-compassion, and create firm, actionable plans.
Remember, boundaries without consequences are simply requests. Let Saturn guide you to define what’s real versus what’s ideal. While Pisces may tempt you to escape into “what if,” Saturn encourages you to live in the “what is” and take empowered steps forward. Use this season to align your dreams with reality and set the foundation for lasting growth.
Momentum Restored: Jupiter in Gemini + Mars in Cancer Station Direct
This month, Jupiter and Mars station direct, bringing relief after months of delays and frustration. While it may take some time for their momentum to fully build, you’re likely to notice a shift as obstacles begin to untangle.
Jupiter, the planet of growth and expansion, stations direct on February 4th. During its retrograde, you may have felt stalled—opportunities for growth seemed scarce, or external validation felt elusive. Now, look for moments of resolution, a renewed sense of optimism, and progress in stalled projects. With Jupiter direct in curious Gemini, scattered ideas align, and your efforts to explore or learn get rewarded. Mercury in Pisces, forming a mutual reception with Jupiter, enhances this energy, helping you find clarity and cohesion.
Mars, the planet of action and ambition, turns direct on February 23rd. Retrograde Mars often feels like trudging through quicksand—results are elusive, conflicts escalate, and motivation wanes. Now that Mars moves forward in Cancer, emotional drive reignites. Barriers begin to dissolve, making it easier to reconnect with those who felt distant. You may feel ready to take emotional risks where you once hesitated, stepping out of your shell with renewed purpose.
Together, Jupiter and Mars add a dynamic energy to February, offering a sense of clarity, connection, and forward momentum. It’s a time to embrace fresh strategies, reconnect with your passions, and approach your goals with renewed confidence.
Shaking Off Routine: Mercury + Sun Squaring Uranus
Approximately every six months, the Sun and Mercury square Uranus, the planet of independence and authenticity. This alignment offers a unique opportunity to restructure your thinking patterns and how you express yourself in the world. It’s an electrifying window of time to shake up your routine, release what feels stale, and move your life in a more aligned direction.
On February 10th, Mercury will square Uranus, followed by the Sun on February 11th. When a square forms in the fixed signs, it pushes you out of your comfort zone. While Aquarius is comfortable with idealized theories, Taurus wants to see measurable results. You may feel an internal push to do something different that balances the collective and personal needs. While this may feel uncomfortable, it’s also a prime opportunity for growth.
Uranus in Taurus encourages you to recognize how small disruptions can lead to significant breakthroughs. These moments are where habits form and long-term patterns of change begin to take shape. As the planet of disruption and innovation, Uranus pushes you to reevaluate your attachments, embrace change, and redefine what truly brings you value and security.
Mercury’s square to Uranus invites you to rethink and reimagine, offering a chance to break free from stuck energy. It’s a great time to ask the questions that lead the group in a different direction. The Sun’s square to Uranus pushes you to embrace your individuality and take risks in areas that feel authentic. While plans may shift unexpectedly, staying flexible is key—what seems like a disruption could lead to a breakthrough.
Embrace curiosity, stay open, and be ready to adapt. This energy invites you to make space for new possibilities, allowing inspiration to guide you forward. By letting go of control, you’ll open yourself to the magic of the unexpected.
Dates of Note:
February 1: Venus Conjoins Neptune + Venus Conjoins the North Node. Everyone wants their happily-ever-after. Dreamy idealistic love gets emotional conviction with this aspect. This is a day of heightened compassion and creativity, but it can also blur boundaries. Be aware of the possibility indulging in fantasies or easy escapism. Have fun with the energy, but stay grounded in your expectations. It’s a fantastic day to take in the finer arts.
February 3: Mercury Trines Jupiter. Use today’s energy to pitch a big idea, make money moves, or submit a proposal. This is a day for big ideas, optimism, and communication breakthroughs. Negotiate your terms with enthusiasm and watch your big ideas resonate with others. It’s also a fantastic day to teach a class or learn new skills.
February 4: Jupiter Stations Direct + Venus Moves into Aries. Momentum returns as Jupiter, the planet of growth and abundance, resumes forward motion in Gemini. Opportunities that felt stalled may now pick up pace, and optimism gets a boost. Venus entering fiery Aries adds a spark of boldness in relationships and creative pursuits. This is not a Venus that is demure, but instead one who pursues what she wants.
February 7: Venus Sextiles Pluto. Take the initiative with your need for companionship and go after those who matter the most. This is a wonderful day to connect with others on a deeper level. Explore emotional honesty and vulnerability for tremendous breakthroughs. It’s a fantastic day for a date night with the Moon in chatty Gemini.
February 9: Mercury Cazimi Sun + Mars Trines Saturn. With Mercury entering the heart of the Sun, clarity in thinking and communication shines brightly. This is a day for sharp insights, mental breakthroughs, and adjusting your mindset. Mars trining Saturn adds disciplined action, helping you take practical steps toward your goals with endurance and focus. Use the energy today to make decisions or plan long-term projects.
February 10: Mercury Squares Uranus. Expect the unexpected in conversations and ideas today. Innovative thinking can lead to breakthroughs, but it might also cause tension if you resist change. Embrace spontaneity and allow room for creative problem-solving. There may be a snag in your plans this afternoon as the Moon opposes Pluto. If you feel overwhelmed, pause and take a breath.
February 11: Sun Squares Uranus. There is a call from the cosmos to align yourself to your inner authenticity. While change can feel destabilizing, it offers a chance to break free from limiting beliefs and routines. Trust that the discomfort leads to growth and innovation.
February 12: Full Moon in Leo. This is a bit of a challenging lunation, as the Moon calls on the Sun to express itself, but resentment may build. With the Sun in detriment in Aquarius, its warmth and vitality can feel restrained, as the focus shifts from personal significance to communal responsibility. The Full Moon in Leo, however, brings a dramatic spotlight to emotions, inviting you to celebrate your unique contributions and rekindle your sense of pride. Today the party line may not strike true in your emotional core. This lunation encourages you to evaluate where you might be overly detached or self-sacrificing in favor of group ideals. Let your light shine.
February 14: Mercury Ingresses into Pisces. The planet of communication and thinking moves into softer Pisces. Here, the possibilities and idealistic tendencies take the helm. Over the next few weeks, seek ways to acknowledge individual differences as group strength. Logic takes a backseat to intuition in this sign. Be mindful of clarity in practical matters, as this sign favors imagination.
February 18: Sun Ingresses into Pisces. Compassion and dreamy spiritual growth come to play for the next month as the Sun tours the sign of the fish. This is a season for releasing rigid expectations and embracing the flow of life. If you want to nurture your inner world or dedicate time to meditation, this is the perfect month. Deepening your sense of purpose gets heightened. Listen to the synchronicities the universe sends you.
February 20: Mercury Squares Jupiter. Be careful of jumping to conclusions with this transit. Enthusiasm is contagious. Communication and ideas expand, but beware of over-promising or missing crucial details. It’s a good day for brainstorming or sharing big-picture visions, as long as you remain grounded in the specifics.
February 23: Mars Stations Direct + Mercury Trines Mars. Mars ends its retrograde phase, bringing a sense of renewed drive and motivation. Many astrologers anticipate today being as loud as the original retrograde station in December, so keep your wits about you. Mercury’s trine to Mars supports clear communication and decisive thinking, helping you create plans to move forward. This energy supports thinking, but hold off on making that first step forward. This is the handoff between Mars’ retrograde and Venus’ station on Saturday.
February 25: Mercury Conjoins Saturn. Mercury’s conjunction with Saturn brings a serious, focused tone to communication and planning. This transit is ideal for tackling responsibilities, setting boundaries, and outlining long-term goals. While it may feel heavy, it rewards diligence and attention to detail.
February 27: New Moon in Pisces + Mercury Sextiles Uranus. This New Moon embodies the ideal of “If you build it, they will come.” Big ideas seem inspired with this lunation which gather support from nearby Saturn. Although you may not have all the details yet, this mystical new moon invites you to set your intentions and bring innovative ideas to the drawing board. It’s a great day to plant seeds of change that nurture your inner dreams.