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The first quarter Moon in Taurus on the 8th of February looks like it’s going to be reaching this point amongst quite a tense configuration of planets, as we meet half-way between the New Moon and the Full Moon, which will come later in the month on the 16th of February. The Moon is now waxing and reaching one of the typical tension points in her cycle. During the Quarter Moon is a time to make changes and adjustments to the plans we have been counting on since the time of the New Moon on the 1st of the month. If anything isn’t working right for you at this point, throw it out and replace it with something that’s going to help make your journey smoother. If anything is slowing you down, reconsider why you began using it or working with it in the first place.

There’s a lot of fixed energy in the chart of this Quarter Moon and if it isn’t fixed in energy, it’s in Capricorn, Saturn or conjoining Saturn (save for Jupiter and Neptune in Pisces). This nips the tension point right in as a strict set of criteria might be demanded of us at this time. It will also mean we may have to hone our skills in even further to get to that place we need to be during this cycle. Let’s have a look at some of the astrological signatures involved in this marriage of planetary events.

The Moon will Square Saturn and the Sun

With the Moon at 19°46’ Taurus, she will square Saturn, who will be at 16°23 Aquarius as well as the Sun, at 19°46 Aquarius. This tension between the Moon, the Sun and Saturn will mean we may have to work extra hard at this stage of the lunation cycle to keep up with life’s demands, especially in our career and ambition sectors. It may at times even feel as though we are working with little in return or we may take on more tasks than we need to, because that energy in this cycle simply demands this from us. We may find we respond to this energy almost unconsciously, especially seeing as the Moon signifies our unconscious habits while reaching this hidden part of us. We may also have some uncomfortable truths to face, with Saturn conjoining the Sun. It really is important to take a breather at the time of the Quarter Moon, perhaps have a little rest when we need it and practice some mindfulness and reorientation.

There’s a Super, Super Conjunction in Capricorn

This super, super conjunction is really something. Yes, it is a stellium of planets in one sign, but the energy of this conglomeration of celestial objects will be really impactful to the point that it will take centre point in the chart of the Quarter Moon, despite the Moon’s position in Taurus. So many planets in Capricorn, including Mars, Venus, Mercury and Pluto, means that there is a lot of planning and building going on in the background and this is mainly likely to be taken on towards securing some sense of stability and structure in the future, with the rest of the year in mind and for years to come.

Vesta is there hugging tightly with Venus, therefore the flames are alight with this energy and in a good way that can prove to be really beneficial for us if we work hard towards it! Mars is a generous source of energy, surging the big wheel forwards in motion, regardless of how tough times become and Mercury is off still conjoining Pluto, providing whatever penetrating insight is needed into the inner workings of the grand, material world we wish to take on and navigate. Of course Pluto’s power of strength, determination and intuition respects to mention as well.

The Moon will Trine This Super Conjunction

The Moon in Taurus will be forming a beautiful, neat trine with all these planets (and asteroid Vesta) in Capricorn, therefore despite the tensions that a will be evidently urging us on to make changes this week, these will be likely to feel aligned and important from a place of deep intuition and knowing. With the Moon also moving towards a conjunction with the Moon’s North Node the next day, this further brings in the chance to set in some forward momentum that will support us on our long-term goals in ways that could be deeply fulfilling and satisfying for us in the future.

Jupiter will Trine Hygeia

With Jupiter in such a close conjunction with the Midheaven of the UK chart this Tuesday, Jupiter’s presence is significant whilst being further strengthened by this alignment. Hygeia is the asteroid who is associated with the Greek Goddess of health and medicine of the same name, so Jupiter’s trine to her (and her trine to the MC) will offer abundance in this area of life, luck and an increase in general well-being. This will be especially true for anyone with personal planets around the mid-degrees (say, 7° - 15°) of any of the feminine signs. Just as a quick re-cap, the feminine signs are any of those under both the Earth and the Water elements, which are Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn, Pisces, Scorpio and Cancer. This is because there is a lovely cradle pattern in the heavens between the aforementioned planets.

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