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Esoteric Astrology as news for week February 12 – 18, 2025

Lanterns, a Full Moon, Valentines, Presidents & Pisces

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We have a busy week, this last week of Aquarius, sign of freedom and future visions of life as it could be.

Wednesday, February 12, is the full moon, Aquarius solar festival (at 24 degrees, the number of Shamballa). The first ruler of Aquarius is Saturn, which, at this stage of the very beginnings of the Aquarian Age, brings forth the Rule of Law for all of humanity. The next planet Aquarius flows through is Uranus, which disrupts everything, cleanses and purifies, in order to bring in the new era’s new culture and civilization.

Wednesday is also the Lantern Festival, bringing an end to the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations. The Lantern Festival originated in the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 25), where it celebrated the return of peace. Households would light candles and lanterns for peace. Later, Emperor Ming heard of monks lighting candles to honor the Buddha. Emperor Ming ordered the palace, temples and citizens to light candles and hang lanterns.

During the Lantern Festival, children walked together at night to visit holy temples. They carried paper lanterns and solved riddles written on the lanterns. Lanterns, often red for prosperity and good fortune, also symbolize releasing the past and embracing the future. In China activities include moon gazing, lion and dragon dances, drumming and eating sweet rice dumplings. The Lantern festival celebrates family wholeness and unity and ancient spiritual traditions. Some call the Lantern Festival the “true” Chinese Valentine’s Day. During the Ming dynasty (1368–1644), the Lantern Festival lasted an entire month.

Friday, February 14, is Valentine’s Day. Reminding us always, to “be of love (a little) more careful than of everything” (e.e.cummings). A day of love, devotion, candy, kisses, hearts, flowers and, for some, delusions, illusions and consuming too much sweets and chocolate candy.

Monday is Presidents’ Day (Lincoln and Washington- both disciples). Note in the Aquarian Age, politics becomes an important discipline and point of research, as important as religion and spiritual teachings. When spiritually minded people include politics in their spiritual research, great progress will be made.

Aquarius, in its last days (before Sun enters Pisces), calls us to Awaken –our next step forward. “In Aquarius, humanity awakens to the beauty of community and group life, and to offer our gifts, abilities and talents in service to humanity.” Aquarius is the sign of service. And Pisces is the sign of “saving the world.” Humanity’s two tasks.

Aries	March 21 – April 19: You become more intelligent, attractive and charming as the years unfold. And then you become needed as an initiator in the groups that build the new era. You carry often your heart on your sleeve, filled with unexpected feelings, desires and aspirations. Over time you cultivate diplomatic abilities and a keeping-the-peace aura. Things to do – involve yourself in art, theatre and dance, gather ancient artifacts and old music. Tend to self-care. Cooperate more.
Taurus	*April 20 – May 20:* You’re most likely in a state of deep contemplation, if not in retreat, seeking a new self-identity. You can be seen on walks in meadows, on farms, but not in crowds. Taurus is not very urbanized. A good thing. They are private, expressing love behind protective veils, in the quietude of work, gardens and homes. Venus is your intelligence calling you to a world in need. Taurus is either the singer or the one who cannot sing. Both express themselves in creative magical unseen ways.
Gemini	*May 21 – June 20:* You think about and envision hopes, dreams and wishes. Perhaps joining or forming a group of spiritual friends who share your same (esoteric) interests. This would make you happy (personality feelings) and joyful (Soul response). Venus, whose pale golden light protects you, assists in this endeavor. Venus is Earth’s elder sister and our God came from Venus. It would be good to make more contact with Venus. She waits patiently to hear your aspirations. A question – is there sadness?
Cancer	*June 21 – July 22:* Cancers usually hide under a shell, but when they have friends, they nurture and nourish them. And so…have you found new friends, perhaps one in particular? Do you realize you have qualities that are likable, knowledgeable, competent and practical? People welcome your presence. You have a kind and caring sense of authority and people listen when you speak. It’s good to pursue things artistic, herbal, medicinal, a garden of mints, bergamot and edible flowers.
Leo	*July 23 – August 22:* Anything routine makes you feel caught and caged. You must be free at all times, able to write and speak, pursue travel, adventures, share new insights, new realities, and new waves of thought streaming through the ethers. Something evolutionary is occurring in the way you express yourself. Attractive before, now you’re magnetic and becoming more so, as you stand up for truth and independent thinking. Something you would never consider becomes a possibility. You release yourself from a limited reality.
Virgo	*August 23 – September 22:* Multiple realities and tasks, all connected to day-to-day endeavors all of a sudden appear! So much work to do, so little time each day although the light is increasing in moments as we move towards the green of spring. Something financial and resourceful comes forth. Sharing power becomes possible because you want to harmonize differences, soothe any chaos or conflict, become intimate in terms of spiritual understanding (also physical). If partnered, you realize the goodness of the other in the depth of your heart! It’s Valentines!
Libra	September 23 – October 22: Venus, which is your guardian angel, the golden yellow star in the sky, provides you with the love needed and wisdom of how to be in a relationship. Libra learns in relationships how to develop the skill of being in a relationship. At some point you learn to love your partner with all your heart and soul. And now a new task – create deeper intimacy through praise and appreciation. This heals and brings forth unexpected gifts in the relationship. Be willing to compromise, adapt and make peace. If single apply these to friends and family. Everything and everyone becomes your relationship.
Scorpio	October 23 – November 21: You have a special task in the coming months. To begin to see, recognize, and have the intentions to create and anchor a true (inner and outer) harmony in all environments – in the home, the garden, the garage, the car, at work, with family and friends, in all realities. Organizing outer harmony will create an inner sense of joy and pleasure. Being successful now means being cooperative, instilling in everyone a team spirit, and having the willingness to understand and serve the needs of others. Try. Then try again.
Sagittarius	*November 22 – December 21:* You become more amiable, charming, playful and dramatic as the years unfold. Even your choice of music, playfulness, friends and food reflects this. Are children or young ones around? They will reflect this also, especially your deep and dramatic parts. Life outside ourselves always reflects our inner realities. Your self-expression subtlly has entered a Venusian (soft, loving, romantic) phase of creativity. There’s so much to be happy, cheerful and joyful about. So much fun to have. So many dramatic situations to enter! So much love to share.
Capricorn	December 22 – January 19: Your almost entire focus at this time, and for a while now, is the care and well-being of home and family. So many need your attention, often there can be an exhaustion as a result. In between time, in order to care for the self, you seek beauty, things traditional, of value, and colorful. Your home and all that you bring forth is peaceful, beautiful and colorful. You think about how to build a greenhouse to house and nurture your plants and feed your family. You are calm and serene. Home is your value, your holiness and your beauty.
Aquarius	January 20 – February 18: Happy birthday to Aquarius, past, present, future. We find you talking a lot these days, making plans, being out and about in neighborhoods, possibly talking to gardeners and farmers or working with them to bring forth the necessary food for self, family, humanity. You love the farmers markets. You find many companions along the way who agree with your values, interests and there is an exchange of ideas that become ideals. All you do benefits humanity. Good work, star child.
Pisces	February 19 – March 20: You seek a level of contentment in your heart and mind. After days of conflict and chaos, understanding is needed too. Wherever you are, you need to feel safe, secure and in the right place. If concerned about finances, security and the future, consider the buying and investing in gold and silver. Continue to offer yourself in service to others without thought of return or compensation. The North Node is in Pisces, which means the path for Pisces is appearing. On the path, more and more love is released which creates your present and future well-being.