Weekly Astrology Forecast: February 3–9, 2025 Guidance

We start this week with Mercury in Aquarius trine Jupiter in Gemini on Monday, a favorable transit for mental activity and learning.

Mercury in Aquarius brings quick thinking and a hunger for new ideas. With Jupiter in Gemini forming a trine, that appetite for knowledge expands further. You may feel motivated to enroll in a short course, begin a new field of study, or plan travel that broadens your perspective. This transit supports big-picture thinking and helps you see opportunities you might have missed before.

This energy often increases curiosity about the world and a desire to explore beyond familiar boundaries. Use this momentum to pursue studies, conversations, or trips that stretch your understanding—but stay grounded and realistic about what you can accomplish in the immediate term.

On Tuesday, Jupiter turns direct after its retrograde period, reinforcing the optimistic, forward-moving vibe.

Plans that have been stalled or under review may begin to move more smoothly now. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to pursue education, travel, or a new philosophy, this shift can help clear the way. Consider taking even a small step toward broadening your world—sometimes a short break from routine provides clarity and inspiration.

Also on Tuesday, Venus enters Aries, where it will remain for nearly two months before briefly retrograding back into Pisces and then returning to Aries for about another month.

Venus feels more at home in signs that emphasize harmony and receptivity; Aries’ direct and fiery nature is a contrast. When Venus moves through Aries, relationships may take on a bolder, more independent tone. People often want more autonomy and straightforward expression of affection during this transit. This period is useful for learning what you want from relationships outside of other people’s expectations.

Use the time to clarify your desires and personal boundaries. A strong sense of self supports healthier connections; without it, you risk entering partnerships that don’t align with your values or falling into codependent patterns that breed resentment over time.

On Wednesday, the Moon in Taurus sextiles Mars in Cancer—an ideal day to focus inward and on home life.

This calming transit favors practical tasks, domestic projects, and tending to emotional needs in a steady, grounded way. It’s a good moment to finish chores, organize your space, or simply enjoy comforting routines.

Thursday brings a Gemini Moon trine Pluto in Aquarius, encouraging candid, vulnerable conversations within partnerships.

Open, honest communication—especially about deeper feelings—strengthens trust. If there are important but difficult topics that need addressing, this transit makes it easier to approach them with clarity and depth.

On Friday, Venus in Aries sextiles Pluto in Aquarius, continuing the theme of emotional depth and transformation.

This aspect invites you to examine how deeply you allow yourself to connect, whether in romantic or platonic relationships. Give yourself permission to explore vulnerable territory you might normally avoid. Honest intimacy can lead to meaningful growth.

Saturday’s Moon in Cancer squares Venus in Aries, which may highlight tension between emotional needs and the desire for independence.

You might feel pulled between wanting closeness and craving autonomy. Allow both parts of yourself to be acknowledged: the need for comfort and the wish for freedom. Balancing these impulses helps prevent internal conflict from spilling into relationships.

Finally, on Sunday Mars in Cancer trines Saturn in Pisces—a supportive transit for launching long-term projects.

This alignment blends drive with discipline, making it an excellent time to begin endeavors you intend to carry forward. The energy is focused and practical, so initial steps taken now are likely to be sustained with patience and structure.

Planetary Locations During This Week

The Sun: Aquarius (January 19, 2025 — February 18, 2025)
Mercury: Aquarius (January 27, 2025 – February 14, 2025)
Venus: Pisces (January 2, 2025 – February 4, 2025) Aries (February 4, 2025 — March 27, 2025)
Mars: Cancer (January 6, 2025 – April 18, 2025) Leo (April 18, 2025 – June 17, 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)

Mars in Cancer trine Saturn in Pisces — strong transit for beginning long-term projects. The blend of motivation and discipline supports steady progress and practical planning.

Next, join astrologer Terence Guardino for this week’s video astrology forecast.