This week brings several meaningful astrological shifts and transits, so you may notice the energy changing in an obvious and tangible way.
The week opens on Monday with the Moon in Libra trine the Sun in Aquarius. This combination sparks mental stimulation and curiosity. You might feel drawn to activities that nourish your intellect and stimulate conversation. The social, outward-facing energy of this alignment makes it a good time to connect with people who share your values and ideals.
Later on Monday the Moon moves into Scorpio, signaling a deeper, more introspective tone that leads smoothly into Tuesday’s shift as the Sun enters Pisces. Both Scorpio and Pisces are water signs, suggesting a collective mood that’s more emotional, sensitive, and inward-focused.
With the Moon in Scorpio, give yourself permission to dive into the deeper layers of your psyche and explore parts of yourself that have gone unattended. Often in those shadowed places you’ll find reservoirs of strength and insight.
On Tuesday the Sun enters Pisces, where it will remain for the next month.
Pisces is the zodiac’s final sign and represents the closing phase of the yearly cycle—a time of reflection and transition before the next cycle begins. Pisces season encourages dreaming, imagination, and the ability to envision possibilities beyond the limits of everyday reality. This sign invites you to break away from rigid boundaries and imagine new ways of being and creating.
At its best, Pisces balances one foot in the material world and one foot in the unseen. It values the subtle, the intuitive, and the spiritual. The question for this season is how to honor both the dreamer and the doer within you: how to let your imagination roam while also giving those visions concrete form.
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It’s important not to get lost in daydreams without direction. Learning to manifest and bring your creative visions into tangible reality is a central challenge—and reward—of Pisces energy. If you don’t usually feel connected to your mystical or empathic side, this is an opportune time to explore it.
Seek practices that help you access your higher self and step away from routine concerns. Artistic expressions and spiritual disciplines often open pathways to deeper self-knowledge. Experiment with activities like dance, music, writing, photography, meditation, or prayer—whatever helps you tune in.
Buddhism speaks of “after the ecstasy, the laundry,” which points to the skill of integrating spiritual insights into everyday life. Pisces asks you to bridge the subtle and the practical—bringing sacred experiences into ordinary tasks. This sign is deeply compassionate and recognizes separation as an illusion; when you feel this unity, you can experience a profound, grounded joy. That empathy can also be intense, so learning to channel and temper it takes practice.
At the end of the week, Mars turns direct after several months of retrograde motion. This shift often feels like life picking up speed after a period of stalling.
Mars retrograde frequently brings frustration and a sense of being blocked. With Mars going direct, plans that have been on hold may start moving again. If you’ve been waiting to act on an idea or project, now is a favorable time to step into initiation and motion.
Planetary Locations During This Week
- The Sun: Aquarius (January 19, 2025 — February 18, 2025) Pisces (February 18, 2025 — March 20, 2025)
- Mercury: Pisces (February 14, 2025 — March 3, 2025)
- Venus: (February 4, 2025 — March 27, 2025)
- Mars: Cancer (January 6, 2025 – April 18, 2025)
- Jupiter: Gemini (May 25, 2024 – June 9, 2025)
- Saturn: Pisces (March 7, 2023 – May 24, 2025)
- Uranus: Taurus (Until April 25, 2026)
- Neptune: Pisces (Until March 30, 2025)
- Pluto: Aquarius (November 19, 2024 – March 8, 2043)
Daily Astrology Snapshots
Monday, February 17th
Sun
Aquarius
Moon
Scorpio – this is a day to go deep and allow space for your feelings, including the darker or more difficult emotions. Facing your wounds is necessary for healing and transformation.
Astrological Aspect
Moon in Libra trine the Sun in Aquarius — earlier in the day the energy flows harmoniously, offering a sense of inner and outer alignment.
Tuesday, February 18th
Sun
Pisces
Moon
Scorpio
Astrological Aspect
The Sun enters Pisces — Pisces season brings softer, more sensitive energy. This is a beneficial time to honor fantasies and imagination, since they contain useful guidance for the life you want to build.
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Wednesday, February 19th
Sun
Pisces
Moon
Scorpio
Astrological Aspect
Mercury in Pisces square Jupiter in Gemini — guard against overly grand or unrealistic thinking. Stay grounded while allowing inspiration to lift you.
Thursday, February 20th
Sun
Pisces
Moon
Sagittarius – energy lightens and becomes more playful. Make space for joy and activities that bring pleasure.
Astrological Aspect
Moon in Scorpio trine Neptune in Pisces — earlier in the day this transit supports intuition and inner listening. Notice what your emotions are revealing.
Friday, February 21st
Sun
Pisces
Moon
Sagittarius
Astrological Aspect
Moon in Sagittarius trine Venus in Aries — a favorable transit for romance and heartfelt connection. Emotional and romantic needs may feel aligned today.
Saturday, February 22nd
Sun
Pisces
Moon
Capricorn – the mood turns practical and grounded, making this a productive day for focused work.
Astrological Aspect
Moon in Sagittarius square Neptune in Pisces — earlier in the day you may feel energetically porous; take care not to absorb others’ emotions as your own.
Sunday, February 23rd
Sun
Pisces
Moon
Capricorn
Astrological Aspect
Mercury in Pisces trine Mars in Cancer — ideas you’ve been nurturing are ready for action. Expect motivation and clarity to help launch new ventures.
Next, join astrologer Terence Guardino for this week’s video astrology forecast.