The Astrology of Today - All Signs

February 10, 2012

The Sun is quincunx retrograde Mars today, and there can be some inner tension revolving around going after what we want - how to approach it is not clear. We may feel decidedly "out of sorts" as a result. Mercury semi-square Pluto can pile up more stress and pressure, possibly self-imposed, as we attempt to look for hidden or ulterior motives - another roundabout energy. The Moon is in detail-oriented Virgo until 2:55 PM EST, when it enters balance-seeking Libra. With the Moon opposing Venus and Uranus this evening, we may feel that others or circumstances are blocking our sense of personal freedom.

This Week in Astrology

This Month: Scorpio

February 2012

Relationships with family are strong this month, dear Scorpio, and your attention to domestic matters brings rewards and positive feedback. February 7-10 can bring surprising developments surrounding work and career. Associates and higher-ups are paying attention, so make sure you're shining. A little healthy showing off won't hurt at this point. While romantic relationships strengthen in general towards the end of the month, a conflict with or about a friend can surface around the 23rd. Friendships, in general, require more care this month and next. Misunderstandings can be frequent and complications can arise.

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This Year: Scorpio

2012 Yearly Horoscope Overview

Changes to your personality and needs this year are subtle and yet significant, dear Scorpio. For one, you're more willing to learn from others and to accept support offered. For another, your tastes in romance, recreation, and the arts are slowly but surely refining and blossoming. Relationships continue to figure strongly in your life this year. You are finding more joy in others, and they are more responsive to your needs. Partnership opportunities increase, particularly until June, in direct proportion to your generosity of spirit. Romance and casual relationships are unusual and exciting. The last quarter of the year brings less focus on pleasure and socializing. Increased personal responsibilities are likely with Saturn's entry into your sign, where it will transit until 2015. It's a time for keeping a lower profile and working on solid, long-term goals. Getting your life into order is the focus now. You'll be tending to those things you've left unfinished or neglected - matters that suddenly become pressing at this time. It would be wise to prepare for this cycle that begins in October by carefully considering practical responsibilities that you've let slide and tending to them, slowly but surely, so that  you are not overwhelmed. In 2012, there is likely to be increased attention to alternative health methods and lifestyles. Keeping daily life running smoothly (busy but not hectic is the goal) can be a challenge. While you're likely to find that financial support is easier to come by than usual this year, you will need to carefully watch your spending and borrowing habits. This comes more naturally from October forward. While the last quarter of 2012 can bring some sobering realities into your life, it's also a period conducive to turning dreams into reality, particularly creative ones. Your personality toughens up, but your powers of persuasion run high.

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This Year in Love: Scorpio

2012 Love Horoscope for Scorpio

Neptune's move into Pisces early February has a subtle yet significant effect on your tastes and romantic expectations, dear Scorpio. Slowly, your tastes are evolving, refining, and romanticizing. Those of you born very early in the sign will feel this influence most, but because Neptune is the ruler of Scorpio's romance sector, all will experience a subtle shift in their romantic life. You're looking for a little more color - a dash of fantasy, poetry, and romance. You're likely to meet Neptune or Pisces "types" in your casual relationships more frequently - artists and dreamers, for example. Watch for romantic (and financial) illusions in June. October is strong for connecting with a lover, who is attracted to your responsible, competent side.

Less casual love relationships should fare very well this year with Jupiter, the planet of abundance, moving through your partnership sector until June, and then through your intimacy sector after June. Opportunities to find relationships and to enhance existing ones are great in 2012.

Many of you will be opening yourselves up to commitment and partnering, and deriving much pleasure and joy from a partnership. Although we consider Jupiter to be a largely happy influence, sometimes endings occur under its influence, but generally they are for the better good all around, or if they lead to bigger and better things, if they do happen. New partners met now are likely to feel much like a breath of fresh air. Challenging relationships or challenges in relationships tend to be left behind for the most part during this cycle.

Venus retrogrades from May 15-June 27. Venus retrogrades can be slow periods for all when it comes to love and money. People are a little more cautious and tight-fisted when it comes to their generosity, with their heart and their money! Because Venus is your partnership sector ruler, this is a time when a partner could be hard to read, challenged, distant, or aloof. He or she could be turning to the past rather than looking ahead to the future. Past actions come back to visit you, and for some, past lovers reappear in person or in your thoughts to an unusual degree. Karmic circumstances are occurring now. It's time to re-assess a relationship, and give anyone involved, including yourself, some space. Because this Venus retrograde occurs in your intimacy sector, it's more likely to impact your love life as well as your shared finances.

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