NEW MOON REPORT
February 11, 2002
by Maritha Pottenger

NEW MOON IN AQUARIUS

The New Moon in Aquarius this month conjuncts Uranus as well, adding an extra emphasis on ingenuity, inventiveness, individuality, and innovation. This is a time to break loose and break free from old constraints and outmoded traditions.

New Moon at 23 Aquarius 25, Monday, February 11, 2002 at 11:42 PM PST.
New Moons offer opportunities for initiation. New beginnings are favored with technology, progressive ideas, humanitarian causes, friends, group endeavors, or anything on the cutting edge of change. This New Moon is extra significant for people born around February 10-15, May 12-17, August 15-19, or November 14-18. Look for chances to do something unconventional, exciting, or off the beaten track.

Mercury into Aquarius, Wednesday, February 13, 2002 at 9:21 AM PST.
Thinking "outside the box" is easier as the planet of analysis and communication moves into the revolutionary realm of Aquarius. Divergent thinking and brainstorming are apt to come more easily. Additional options open up. The pace of information could pick up and new technology could add to the increased flow. Unusual channels may be in operation. (Weird and off-the-wall ideas also emerge more often.)

Sun into Pisces, Monday, February 18, 2002 at 12:14 PM PST.
Sensitivity is on the rise. Personal egos could feel more vulnerable; look for positive attention through art, beauty, compassionate activities, or imaginative pursuits. The "urge to merge" and "need to be needed" could increase. Dramatic flair is tied to aesthetic realms, fantasy, and spiritual or religious pursuits.

Full Moon in 8 Virgo 36, Wednesday, February 27, 2002 at 1:18 AM PST.
The polarity of the ideal versus the real is activated, particularly in terms of relationships. With Neptune quincunxing the Moon, savior/victim entanglements are more possible. Be wary of helping people more than they want to help themselves, or falling for someone's wonderful potential and viewing them through rose-colored glasses. This combination is excellent for the artist/craftsperson or individuals who are professional healers.

Mars enters Taurus, Friday, March 1, 2002 at 7:06 AM PST.
Stamina and endurance are accented. Patience could rise. Sensuality and the pursuit of pleasure may become more predominant. Energy is directed toward the material plane-either in terms of seeing things through or seeking gratification (or both). An independent, adventurous attitude is likely in regard to finances, comfort, and personal indulgence.

Jupiter turns direct, Friday, March 1, 2002 at 7:16 AM PST.
A new chapter begins in regard to religion, philosophy, values, beliefs, and high aspirations. (This phase lasts until Jupiter turns retrograde in December of 2002.) Check the house(s) where Sagittarius appears on the cusp in your horoscope, as you may make changes in that arena. New directions are possible in terms of growth, expansion, risk-taking, and exploration.

Venus enters Aries, Thursday, March 7, 2002 at 5:43 PM PST.
The planet of love enters the sign of the hunter, so pursuit becomes very natural. People are more willing to go after what they want in terms of love, money, and pleasure. (Self-indulgence could increase.) Issues of assertion become more central in partnerships. The chase, challenge, or conquest has high appeal.

Mercury enters Pisces, Monday, March 11, 2002 at 3:35 PM PST.
Grace and elegance are featured in the realm of the mind. People may use lovely language or speak or write with a sensitive, imaginative touch. Film, poetry, making beautiful objects and anything that links aesthetics or imagination with the mind, hands, or tongue is favored. "Little polite lies" are more common and prevarication through omission (especially to avoid unpleasantness) has high appeal.