New Moon on Thursday, January 30th, 2014, at 4:39 PM EST.

Mercury is in Aquarius from January 11-31.
When Mercury is in Aquarius, we have a need to gain new knowledge and are more open to new ideas.  Sometimes this means we’re thinking more progressively and speaking and communicating more.  Use this time to your advantage!

Mercury is in Pisces from January 31-February 12.

When Mercury is in Pisces, our thinking becomes more imaginative.  We’re more emotional in our thoughts.

Venus is retrograde all week, and it’s time to revisit our attitudes towards our relationships. On Wednesday and Thursday in particular this week – there may be a tendency to over-intellectualize our feelings and just overall over-think things.

Void of Course Moon on Monday, January 27th, from 5:03 PM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a sextile to Mercury), until the Moon enters Capricorn the next day, Tuesday, January 28th, at 12:05 AM EST.

VOC Moon on Wednesday, January 29th, from 11:47 AM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Mars), until the Moon enters Aquarius at 11:33 PM EST.

VOC Moon on Friday, January 31st, from 11:45 AM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to Mars), until the Moon enters Pisces at 10:45 PM EST.

• Venus square Jupiter March 4.

During this time we might want more.  More pleasure, more money, more food – and it can get to an excess.  Be careful to not over-do it or get your hopes up too high.  Don’t make promises you can’t keep.

• Venus conjunct Chiron March 5.

If you’re getting over a breakup — extra healing is on the way.  Love can heal many wounds.  This is a good time to decide to be single to get to know and love yourself.  It is also a good time to repair and improve existing relationships.

• Venus trine Saturn March 6.

If you’re in a relationship a new sense of maturity is right around the corner.  Relationships started during this time will be long-lasting but might not feel romantic.

• Venus sextile Pluto March 6.

Strong attraction and feelings of lust may bubble to the surface during this time.  As always – be careful.  The strong attractions could subside quickly.

• Venus parallel Mercury March 11-12.

You may find yourself socializing more than usual.  That’s okay!  Don’t feel guilty for taking time for yourself.  If you are seeking a level-headed or diplomatic friend … now would be a good time to find them.

Void Course of the Moon:

Tuesday, March 5th, from 10:29 AM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Mars), until the Moon enters Capricorn at 7:15 PM EST.

Thursday, March 7th, from 4:16 PM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a sextile to Mars), until the Moon enters Aquarius at 10:03 PM EST.

Friday, March 8th, from 5:09 PM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Saturn), until the Moon enters Pisces on Sunday, March 10th, at 1:20 AM EST.

Every week I try to post the astrological events.  Here is the astrology for February 25- March 2.

Venus in Pisces February 25-March 21. This combination typically leads those who are single on a search for their soul mate.  This is a great time for a true romance but be careful you aren’t simply in love with the idea of being in love.  When this arrangement happens we typically fall head over heels into infatuation rather than love but there may not be much you can do about that.

Venus parallel Saturn February 24-25. If you started a new relationship (romantic or otherwise) recently – right about now it may feel like work.  That’s okay!  Relationships started near this coupling usually ARE more work, but they last a long time.

Venus conjunct Neptune February 28. A fresh start in regards to romantic relationships pretty much sums up this transit.  During this time we may be more sensitive or more aware of beauty as well as spirituality.  Be careful!  You may be easily influenced, easily seduced and may have an over-active imagination. This could lead to a lot of inner confusion on not just a romantic level, but a social and spiritual one as well.

Venus parallel Neptune March 1-2. The extra sensitivity to beauty and spirituality continues.  Be careful not to be too easily influenced, but show compassion and patience with others who have been.

Void Course of the Moon

VOC Moon on Tuesday, February 26th, from 1:13 PM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (an opposition to Mars), until the Moon enters Libra the next day, Wednesday, February 27th, at 8:02 AM EST.

VOC Moon on Thursday, February 28th, from 3:37 AM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Pluto), until the Moon enters Scorpio the next day, Friday, March 1st, at 12:34 PM EST.

• The Sun is in Aquarius until Feb 18.

During this cycle, we are motivated by knowledge, experience, and originality. We’re aware of what’s out-dated in our lives and looking for new perspectives. (Spring Cleaning, anyone?)

• Mercury is in Pisces from February 5-April 13.

When Mercury is in Pisces, we tend to be very emotional and visual. You may find you are more intuitive and imaginative during this time.

• Void Course of the Moon this week:

Monday, February 11th, from 12:04 PM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to Saturn), until the Moon enters Aries the next day, Tuesday, February 12th, at 8:53 PM EST.

Thursday, February 14th, from 10:37 PM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a sextile to the Sun), until the Moon enters Taurus the next day, Friday, February 15th, at 5:09 AM EST.

The moon is waxing this week – so for many magick workers this is a time to ‘reel’ things in until the full moon.