** All About Pisces
You practically defy description, Pisces. You're a mutable water sign ruled by dreamy Neptune, and you're a native of the twelfth house of the unconscious. You change your colors (and your mind!) so often you're hardly recognizable. Your chameleon-like adaptability to your surroundings sometimes gets mistaken for naivete, but it's not like you choose to view the world through rose- colored glasses; you just float through life so gently, and so filled with hope, that those around you are fooled into thinking you don't know what's going on. Little do they know your wheels are turning all the time; they may be turning differently, but they're always turning -- with intuition, imaginings and spot-on insights. Your vast inner life can occasionally be overwhelming, but it's ultimately enriching. You face everything with your emotions bared -- thought, logic and action all come after the initial emotional response. Some people may try to take advantage of this, and you won't be able to rely on shyness, generosity and good intentions to ward off those with less than pure motivations. On the other hand, being so sensitive makes you perfectly suited to the arts. Your ability to project yourself onto your creations is innate; music, art and dramatic performance are all fabulous ways for showing and telling the world who you are without having to declare it directly.
** Your Starcast for February 19 - March 18
Lots is happening in the stars in the upcoming weeks. Read on for the lowdown on the most important events -- you might want to print this out for guidance!
February 19:
Sun into Pisces Prepare for a dip in fascinating waters as the Sun shifts this Thursday from Aquarius' analytical energy into romantic, intuitive Pisces. The twelfth and last sign of the zodiac, Pisces represents the end of the cycle -- it's the sign of reincarnation, otherworldliness and spiritual rebirth. Pisces rules the house of the unconscious, including things below the surface such as dreams, intuition and hidden agendas. When the Sun is in Pisces, everyone's sixth sense is sharp. Dreams of both the day and night variety will be vivid, and creative energy flows (Pisces is the sign of the poet, after all). Because Pisces is a water sign, empathy and compassion will be highlighted. Everything looks lovely in Pisces' dreamy underwater world, including romance, but everyone's also impressionable and easily confused -- be careful entering into new love affairs. Watch out for extra sensitivity in yourself and in others, and if you indulge in some escapism, make sure you don't dwell there for too long. Loyalty and generosity abound now; you'll warmly appreciate people for their inner qualities. Go with the flow and enjoy the influence of the Fish!
February 20:
New Moon in Pisces A new Moon in Pisces means everything's fresh and full of promise. With new clarity and a higher consciousness, you're ready for whatever the world brings -- including new love. Your renewed openness could bring romance your way today, as what you need and want aligns with the you that you're showing to the world. Be ready to use that fired-up imagination! This new Moon will especially influence those of you born under the mutable signs, particularly Pisceans born February 20-23, Geminis born May 21-24, Virgos born August 23-26 and Sagittarians born November 22-25.
February 21:
Sun Conjunct Uranus Eureka! Inspiration strikes today thanks to the powerful, personal Sun interacting with Uranus, the planet of change. Some big idea could come to you like a cartoon lightbulb suddenly illuminating your mind -- and showing you how to revolutionize your life. Bring it!
February 25:
Mercury into Pisces Today, Mercury, the planet of communication, shifts into dreamy Pisces. Inspiration, creativity and idealism will be in the forefront, with emotion and intuition leading the way (and beating logic to the punch almost every time). While Pisces opens people up to life's emotional possibilities, it also makes us vulnerable to suggestion and confusion -- so watch out for subtle mixed messages or underhanded manipulation. That being said, Mercury in Pisces can be a lovely time for romantic tete-a-tetes and poetic communication of all kinds. Write that love letter -- and hand-deliver it!
February 25:
Mars Trine Jupiter When the planet of passion trines the planet of luck, everyone wins! Motivation and action combine with wisdom and good fortune to produce all kinds of success. Forget about less-than-triumphant past ventures and focus on what you want to accomplish now. Use your boundless energy and near-superhuman strength to attack your to-do list, stuff you've been putting off or your brand-new plan to take over the world -- bring it!
February 27:
Venus Trine Pluto Love gets hot, hot, hot when Venus trines Pluto. Existing romantic relationships regenerate to attain a new depth and a new, deep, sexy connection -- while playful flirtations can become deliciously, all-encompassingly serious. Haven't said those three magic words yet (or recently)? Love's transcendent now, and infused with passion and sincerity. Say -- and show -- how you feel.
March 5:
Venus into Taurus Ready for a possible new love interest? For the next month, things in the romance department will be under the influence of pleasure-centric, doting Taurus. Venus rules Taurus, so when they're together, the lovin' is easy for singles and the coupled-up alike. Indulge in voluptuous meals and visit a museum or some galleries, whether alone, with your sweetie (or a potential one) or with friends. And treat yourself (or someone else!) to a massage.
March 6:
Full Moon in Virgo Feeling picky? The full Moon in Virgo raises everybody's standards, but luckily it also delivers results. Work on a detail-oriented project to work out some of that hyper- critical energy; your attention will be so sharp, you'll want to channel it into something productive (rather than at an unsuspecting friend or sweetheart, for example). Those of you born under the mutable signs will be especially influenced by this full Moon. Take particular note if your birthday falls within the following ranges: Pisceans born March 5-9, Geminis born June 5-9, Virgos born September 7-11 and Sagittarians born December 7-10.
March 7:
Saturn Stationary Direct Got a little case of burn-out? While Saturn (the planet of karma and responsibility) was retrograde recently, work was tough and decisions were complicated, and life definitely wasn't restful. Now that Saturn's going direct, routines will regain their momentum, and you won't have to keep going twice as fast to get ahead (or stay where you are). As your motivation and energy return, think about starting a new project, setting a new goal and asking for a raise!
March 12:
Mercury into Aries If you find yourself blurting out the truth and feeling no regrets, thank (or blame) Mercury in Aries. Mercury presides over communication and thinking, so when Aries is at the helm, expect Ram-style courage, honesty and passion. For the next few weeks, you'll be outspoken, blunt and talking fast to get it all out. Look for some contentious but hot verbal sparring a la Moonlighting: Someone might find you saying what you mean (and meaning what you say) totally irresistible, and what starts as an argument could end up somewhere else altogether.
March 12:
Sun Square Pluto Beware the square! Squares are conventionally understood to be stressful, but we'll just call them challenging. Power runs amok today as the powerful Sun and transformative Pluto face off; watch out for power plays, whether your own or someone else's. Consider the consequences of any big moves -- changes may be in order, but don't start sharpening the guillotine. Think about using what you already have as a base instead of totally uprooting everything. And think about waiting until tomorrow! Enjoy the Sun's transit of Pisces!
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