The month begins with Mercury's direct station and Venus entering Aries. Satusrn will be helping Mercury as he turns around, so we should find that even if we hit some communication problems or travel delays, we will deal with them in a logical and resourceful manner. And, Venus in Aries will keep our self-esteem high.

By February 3rd, the tension could be climbing as Saturn and Uranus (2 large outer planets) create a push-pull effect, and the domestic violence escalates between Venus and Pluto. For more details www.be-a-stargazer.com There could be sudden unexpected problems with money, authority figures, and loved ones all the way through February 6th. And, while these problems are erupting around us, we may want to get out the nuclear weapons to deal with them.

We will be feeling the effects of the Full Moon lunar eclipse in Leo all through the weekend of February 7th. In fact, we may find that people get more excited and dramatic on Sunday February 8th, rather than on February 9th, the day of the eclipse. Neptune will be romancing this eclipse, so we may find that our creative and romantic moods increase. It will also be a good time for any kind of psychic or spiritual connections. You can read more about this eclipse in my article, "The Eclipses are Coming - Changes Ahead."

Neptune and the Sun will continue their romance through February 13, and that can bring compassion, creativity, and spirituality to the forefront, just in time for Valentine's Day. Mercury will also enter Aquarius on Valentine's Day, so get ready for unexpected friends, and surprise pledges of love.

Mars, Venus, and Jupiter will be singing songs of love, adventure, and optimism from February 15th through February 19th, and that means lots of cooperation and harmony about. The romance may not end on Valentine's day, and we will also be ready to act on business opportunities.

February 18 through February 21st will bring creative changes with the Sun shaking hands with Pluto. There could be some business opportunities, but there may also be opportunities to get the help and resources we need. For more details www.fire-itup.com Some of us will feel obliged to help the less fortunate, and it will be a great time to launch any kind of charity projects.

For those of you heading for Mardi Gras, travel will go well, and it will be a great time to party. We should find that trips turn into adventures, and people are ready to communicate and cooperate from February 23rd through February 26th.

We will be ready to talk about and act on our ideas as the month ends with Mercury adding his energy to Mars in Aquarius. There may be a few brilliant ides pop-up, or we may be ready to try something different.

The positive planetary influence will continue through St. Patrick's Day. Check back next month to hear the details.