Relationship Horoscope February 1997

My name is Andrea Mallis and I'm a professional astrologer practicing in Berkeley, California and the creatrix of Virgo in Service at Your Service Astrological Consulting. Welcome to my monthly astrological column that has a specific relationship focus, since one of my specialities is relationship astrology. I do hope that you enjoy reading this column and that you find the information useful and insightful. If you know your rising sign, please read that too. Aries(Mar21-Apr20) This month socializing, networking and planting seeds for your future are all on the horizon. Expect old acquaintances to reappear on the scene, and a total revision of your hopes and dreams. A friend may even turn romantic with the Sun, Mercury and Venus transiting your solar 11th house of friendship and the future. Remember that Mars, your fiery ruler, retrogrades on February 5th, so beware of procrastination and that awful feeling of one foot on the gas and one foot on the brake. Be patient warriors, this is not the time to be headstrong or combative, as desire, energy and action may be thwarted. Taurus(Apr21-May21) Career is a major focus as reflected by a large line-up of Aquarius planets in your 10th solar house, including the New Moon. Your ambitions are intense this month, and domestic, relationship and social needs all need to be balanced. Venus, your ruler, can be found in independent Aquarius this month, so freedom in relationships will be emphasized. Look for your loves to become more universal in nature. Brotherhood or sisterhood is where its at, at least for now, as relationships become a bit more impersonal and less possessive. Gemini(May22-June21) Get ready for mental and physical voyages, perhaps going back to school, and becoming more philosophical about it all. Mars in your 5th solar house of romance, in backward motion, may cause disruptions and delays in relationships and in expressing your creativity. Friendships may also be a source of disappointments as Saturn transits your 11th Solar house. The Full Moon focuses attention on domestic and family matters. Pluto, all the while, is still busy separating the chaff from the wheat in your one to one relationships. Cancer(June22-July23) This month casts a strong glow upon your 8th house of sex, death, transformation and the occult. Now is a powerful time for getting rid of old possessions as well as mental and emotional baggage, as Cancer can be somewhat retentive. As Mars, god of war, retrogrades in your 4th house of home and family, you may need to work towards building more harmony and understanding with parents or authority figures. Do it yourself home improvement projects are a marvelous way to utilize the potent energies of Mars. The New Moon for you Moonchildren, focuses your attention on resources that you share with another, strive towards being charitable. Leo(July24-Aug23) There is no room at the inn, that is, in your 7th house of relationships. Marriages and other close relationships will be accentuated as you focus intently upon your mate or partner. With the Sun in your solar 7th house, along with Mercury, Venus, Uranus, Jupiter, and the New Moon, you are on the cutting edge of reinventing relationships. Lovers, partners and friends are able to help fulfill your deepest desires. You are likely to be attracted to someone whose adventurous and unique spirit awakens you on every level. Virgo(Aug24-Sep23) Work is a focus this month as you are very willing to dutifully help others and serve. There may be a financial tug of war as Mars retrogrades in your 2nd house of resources. You may wish to postpone purchases of high ticket items until the end of April, when Mars goes direct. Health and fitness, always Virgo concerns are at a high priority. With all this activity in your 6th house of work, perhaps a romantic interest will surface at your workplace. The Full Moon in your ever practical and humble sign may attract the attention you so richly deserve. Libra(Sep24-Oct23) It may feel like Valentine's Day everyday of the month for you. Fun is the order of the day, as lots of planets head for your solar 5th house of entertainment and romance. Venus, Jupiter and Uranus move you in the direction of anything original and inventive. Experimenting with a different approach to romance entices you, as you may discover a more unconditional type of love. Your creative talent sparkles as refinement reigns. Mars is transiting your solar 1st house, so your non-aggressive personality might transmute into something a bit more free-spoken. Scorpio(Oct24-Nov22) This month, Scorpios shine their penetrating light upon home and family matters. Relations with family, parents, children bring out your intense emotional personality. With all these Aquarian planets in your 4th house, you may be thinking of moving or renovating your home base. Now is also an auspicious time to explore your family history, since you are the natural detective of the zodiac. Chiron, the asteroid symbolizing the wounded healer, is in your transformative sign, and can get you in touch with deep psychological relationship wounds, to help heal and renew yourself. Sagittarius(Nov23-Dec21) Your high expectations may inspire you to try something different this month. Your 3rd solar house of learning and communication is spotlighted, and you may find yourself absorbed with new ideas and discoveries. Mars retrogrades in your solar 11th house of friendship so you may need to work out personal frustrations with your buddies. Teamwork is crucial, on or off the playing field. With Saturn in your 5th house of fun, entertainment and social affairs may not go as planned. A little tolerance can go a long way. Capricorn(Dec22-Jan20) Positive changes in your financial status is the dynamic theme for you this month. The New Moon in Aquarius helps restore your faith along with several other planetary visitors to your 2nd house of finances. Your spouse or partner is financially supportive as well. Social connections prove lucrative, also. Family issues remain weighty as Saturn, your strict ruler, associated with time and growth through experience, transits your 4th house. Aquarius(Jan21-Feb19) Transformers of the world and society unite! With five planets in Aquarius, the most since February of 1962, you feel full of vigor and able to express your innovative self with increased freedom and power. Thanks to a Jupiter Uranus conjunction, which happens once every 14 years, you are able to embrace your individuality and be proud of your uniqueness. New opportunities are presenting themselves to you on a daily, even hourly basis. Your social magnetism is especially robust, as the New Moon in your sign illuminates your already congenial personality and charisma. Relationship wise, the trend for you is towards open and unde fined, so many things are changing, including yourself, you might not want to limit your opportunities. Pisces(Feb20-Mar20) With all those Aquarius planets in your 12th house of introspection, now is the perfect time to go a spiritual retreat. Mars, in your solar 8th house of the occult, greatly supports your delving into cosmic consciousness, just be wary of deception and illusions. The Full Moon in your opposite sign of Virgo, may signal that partnerships can be an emotional strain, unless you are paying careful attention to mutual needs. Expressing love by sacrifice is not a good idea, neither is giving more than you get. Let go and let goddess may be wise advice to you during this period of soul searching.