by Lina Elisabeth Preston 3 min read

Astrological Highlights: February 2025

February 2025 will be a very interesting month. It begins with a rare cluster of planets in the early degrees of Pisces.

The full Moon is gandanta in Cancer on February 12. This month, we also see both Jupiter and Mars end their retrograde, resulting in a flurry of activity.

The Scorching Pair

February begins with a rare conjunction of planets in Pisces. The Moon’s 26th nakshatra, Uttara Bhadrapada, runs from 3°20 to 16°40 in Pisces, and the planets - Venus, Rahu, Neptune, and Moon - are on the very same degree at the beginning of Uttara Bhadrapada.

Uttara Bhadrapada is connected to the previous nakshatra, Purva Bhadrapada. Together, these two nakshatras are called “the scorching pair.” They associate with Rudra, the God of Storms, and Agni, the God of Fire.

Saturn is transiting Purva Bhadrapada in Aquarius (aspected by Mars), and Rahu is in Uttara Bhadrapada in Pisces. This energy is stressful and reflected in the fires in Southern California and the tense political climate.

Bring the Rain

Uttara Bhadrapada's unique power is the ability to bring rain. A good rain would undoubtedly bring relief to many people in California. However, rain can also symbolize our tears when we experience pain, loss, and sorrow.

Pisces can manifest endings, sorrow, and liberation. Planets in Pisces express a desire for healing and soul searching.

Uttara Bhadrapada’s ability to bring release can stir up intense feelings. The deity for Uttara Bhadrapada is Ahir Budhyana, the water serpent or dragon of the deep seas. Ahir Budhyana is also capable of releasing Kundalini powers.

Can Planets in the Water Sign Pisces Give Us Clarity?

Although Rahu rules over toxins and toxic waste, Rahu can also assist in their removal. Due to fires, war, and pollution, Rahu can aid the world with cleanup and healing.

Neptune in Pisces is compassionate. Love and compassion bring clarity. This is a good time to volunteer, donate, and offer prayers.

Venus, Neptune, and Rahu in Pisces, and the exchange between Venus in Pisces and Jupiter in Taurus, shows creative energy and is very good for artistic pursuits.

What Are the Challenges?

This combination of planets in Pisces can bring desires for romance and wealth. The exchange of signs between the exalted Venus in Pisces and Jupiter in Taurus can indeed manifest romance or extreme wealth for some people. However, since Rahu and Neptune are so closely involved with Venus, we must be aware of illusion and manipulation.

Rahu’s desire for power and influence can be toxic. Rahu can then use manipulation, deception, and cunning to achieve desired results.

Neptune rules imagination, ideals, and dreams. But the Neptunian dream can also deceive and betray reality.

Jupiter Direct and a Full Moon in Gandanta

Jupiter, the planet of expansion and knowledge, is stationed at 17 degrees Taurus for the entire month and changes gears from retrograde to direct on February 4th. 
Jupiter stays in Taurus until May 14.

Mars is direct again in Gemini on February 23, taking an active role in communication and media.

The full Moon on February 12 is gandanta in the last degree of Cancer. The energy of a Gandanta Moon is turbulent, and some people are experiencing fear and a lack of security.

On the same day, February 12, the Sun moves into Aquarius for a month, joining Saturn and Mercury. Sun / Saturn combination reveals profound and conflicting energies.

Pisces Brings Change

When the new Moon occurs in Aquarius, on February 27, Mercury enters Pisces.

February ends with five planets in Pisces: Moon, Mercury, Rahu, Neptune, and Venus.

There will be even more planets in Pisces in March. The Sun will move into Pisces on March 14; a Lunar Eclipse will occur on the same day. Saturn will move into Pisces on March 29, the same day a Solar Eclipse occurs there. We’ll dive into this more next month.

12 Ways to Work With Planets in Pisces

  1. Maintain healthy boundaries
  2. Work on staying grounded (walks)
  3. Express your creativity
  4. Study spiritual teachings
  5. Keep a journal, record your dreams
  6. Listen to your intuition
  7. Spend time in the water (swimming)
  8. Volunteer
  9. Donate
  10. Enjoy poetry
  11. Stay away from intoxication (drugs and alcohol)
  12. Be aware of scams

February 2025 Astrological Dates to Remember

  • February 1-2: Rahu/Neptune/Venus/Moon   3°-4° Pisces  Uttara Bhadrapada
  • February 4: Jupiter Direct 17° Taurus   Rohini Nakshatra
  • February 10 - 27: Mercury in Aquarius
  • February 12: Full Moon in Cancer 29°53  (Gandanta)
  • February 12 - March 14: Sun in Aquarius
  • February 23: Mars Direct at 22:48 Gemini,  Punarvasu Nakshatra
  • February 25 - May 29: Rahu in Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra
  • February 25: Mercury / Saturn conjunction exact at 26° Aquarius
  • February 27: New Moon  15:28 Aquarius
  • February 27 - May 6:Mercury in Pisces with Rahu, Venus, Neptune etc.

 

Blessings,
Lina

Lina Elisabeth Preston
Lina Elisabeth Preston

Lina Elisabeth Preston has been doing astrological consultations for 20 years. She is a certified Jyotish Visharada and member and practitioner with the Council of Vedic Astrology. Lina also works with vedic gemstones. A long time meditator and disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda, Lina lives with her husband Binay at Ananda Village, a spiritual community in Northern California. Lina and Binay founded their business Northern Lights in 1990.



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