PREVIOUS THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY February 12 2024 to February 18 2024 Monday February 12 New Ideas The legacy of the change-making New Moon encourages us to take a nuanced approach today. Sometimes, we take bold steps forwards just because we can (without considering the consequences). With Mercury's links to Jupiter and Neptune still active, and Venus adding creativity, by focusing on our needs, and looking at realistic ways to make progress, we can catch glimpses of where newfound ideas might lead. And make adjustments that will help things move in the right direction. Tuesday February 13 Revolution It's a big day in the astrological calendar. Power planet Mars is moving into Aquarius where it will meet Pluto for the first time since the American Revolution. It's a cosmic invitation to instigate revolutionary change. But rather than going for it, all guns-blazing, a more pancake-flipping approach will work best. It's about being confident, but careful: too much energy, and breakfast ends up on the ceiling! So although demonstrating passion will win support, a subtle, soft approach will be more successful. Wednesday February 14 Happy Valentine's Day! Happy Valentine's Day! Traditionally this is a time to receive anonymous messages from unknown suitors. These days that sounds a bit too much like stalking! Yet on this day when we celebrate love, the cosmos offers the right kind of gifts. With passionate, sexy Mars converging with naughty, hidden Pluto, by considering people's innermost desires we can show our appreciation and make our relationships even more special. So although Lent begins, pleasures should be indulged, not denied. Thursday February 15 Cravings and Desires It's not always easy to differentiate between desires and cravings. But maybe, it's that we can explain our desires: something about them makes sense - even if it only makes sense to us! And although cravings defy logic, they can be instinctive impulses that help us get more of something we lack. As deep emotions stir following the Mars/Pluto link, our needs might seem unconventional. But as Venus prepares to join both these planets in Aquarius, we'll be able to see how they benefit our lives. Friday February 16 The Planet of Love Today, Venus the planet of love enters free-thinking Aquarius, whilst Uranus (which rules the sign of the water-bearer) is at home in Venus-ruled Taurus. This cosmic mirroring increases the potency of these planetary forces. It suggests that creativity, kindness and love hold the key to unlocking progress in emotional situations. And that breakthroughs are possible. If changes are sensitively instigated, transformations that begin this weekend stand a real chance of making tangible differences to our lives. Saturday February 17 Your Weekly Horoscope Valentine's Day might be over, but affairs of the heart are very much under the spotlight this week. As Venus (love) converges with mysterious Pluto, and then dynamic Mars, flames of passion are being fanned. Venus adds sweetness, Mars adds spice, and the Sun's move into Pisces promises sensitivity. It's like the heat is being turned up in our relationships; and, just in case things start to get too hot to handle, we can access the coolness to calm them down. Open-hearted communication is key. Sunday February 18 Your Weekly Love Focus Horoscope Valentine's Day might be over, but affairs of the heart are very much under the spotlight this week. As Venus (love) converges with mysterious Pluto, and then dynamic Mars, flames of passion are being fanned. Venus adds sweetness, Mars adds spice, and the Sun's move into Pisces promises sensitivity. It's like the heat is being turned up in our relationships; and, just in case things start to get too hot to handle, we can access the coolness to calm them down. Open-hearted communication is key. Back to Index           Oscar and Cainer's Daily Zodiac Forecasts