Major Astrological Events in February 2008
Venus conjuncts Jupiter on February 1, 2008
This is a lucky period for initiating ambitious projects, and for taking forward negotiations pertaining to corporate mergers/ acquisitions. Alliances formed during this period will prove auspicious for all parties concerned. This is also a favourable period for marriage-related activities and courtship. Think of the long-term perspective rather than short-term goals when you plan your financial strategies during this period. You may consider investment in banking sector, IT-enabled services, Fertilizers, and retail industry during this period from a long-term perspective.
Mercury conjuncts Neptune on February 3, 2008
You should strive to keep emotional factors out of the way when deciding business matters or professional issues. Do not let sentiments to stop you from taking practical decisions. Be highly creative in all that you do. Try different approaches instead of trodding the beaten path. Timely adjustment to the spirit of the times is a mark of perfect intelligence. Consider introducing changes in working patterns or organizational roles after a thorough study of the business environment.
Annular solar eclipse on February 7, 2008 – Eclipse in the 24th degree of Capricorn (by sidereal astrology)….This eclipse is visible only in Antartica.
This degree is visualized as “A tankard set upon a table”
(Ref. “La Volsfera – translated by “Sepharial”).
This is a degree of sincerity and reformation. Eclipse in this degree activates responsibility, regulation of passions, and exploration of “higher truths” of life. There will be a sincere regard for all that is simple and natural in human nature – like basic honesty, basic regard for the welfare of fellow human beings, etc. This eclipse has the potential to awaken latent spiritual tendencies.
Those born with ascendant, Moon, or Sun in the following sidereal signs will experience these effects to a greater degree than the rest of us:- Capriorn, Taurus, and Virgo. Those with Aries as ascendant will experience positive thrust in careers.
Mercury sesquiquadrates Mars on February 13, 2008
This is an excellent period for taking practical decisions in business. You may consider downsizing your organization and weeding out disruptive/ unproductive elements of the work-force. This is also a time when you should strive to look for alternative business strategies if your current methods have not elicited favourable response or results. Investment in real-estate sector (either directly or through stocks) should be done with abundant caution after a thorough analysis of the situations.
Venus quincunxes Mars on February 14, 2008
The time-window of influence of this aspect is between Feb 11th and Feb 17th, peaking on Feb 14, 2008. You may experience a strange sense of depression or anxiety making it difficult for you to focus on intricate works. It is a good idea to avoid taking important financial decisions during this period. The markets could be highly volatile; while this may suit hard-boiled margin/ margin-plus traders, this is not the best of time for small fries to take a plunge as the market may behave like a shark ready to devour anything that comes its way! Romantic/ domestic matters also need to be handled more carefully as people may be more sensitive/ irritable than usual under this pin-prick aspect.
Mercury is stationary turning direct on February 19, 2008 at the 15th degree of Capricorn
This degree is visualized as “ A soft cloudy cumulus upon a bright horizon”
(Ref. “La Volsafera” translated by “Sepharial”)This degree denotes conciliation and winning over enmity with gentle qualities of the heart. There can be no place for enmity and intrigue when the atmosphere is permeated with forgiveness, nobility of heart, and forbearance. Mercury turning direct in this degree and having its station here is a good sign for society as a whole. Forgiving others’ shortcomings and trespasses can activate your good fortune during this period. This – like the eclipse earlier this month – tends to activate tendencies to perceive Higher Spiritual Truths.
A child born during this period will have a kind, pliant and sympathetic nature….one who is adaptable to its environment. There is potential for associating with those who have influence and power. The child’s fortune is well-secured, as there is abundance of intelligence added to the innate gentleness/ nobility of nature.
Lunar eclipse on February 21, 2008 at the 8th degree of Leo
This degree is visualized as “An aureole of clouds, in the midst of which appears a triangle of flame, and an eye within the triangle.”
(Ref. La Volsafera translated by “sepharial”).Eclipse in this degree activates exalted nature and spiritual tendencies just like the solar eclipse of the earlier fortnight. Higher truths will be perceived in an intuitive frame of mind rather than by analysis or logic making this a typical “mystic phenomenon” where intuition rather than reason rules.
This eclipse is not visible in India, but visible in Europe. Those born under the constellations Aslesha, Makha, Moola, Aswini, and Poorvaphalguni, and happen to live in areas of visibility of the eclipse should perform remedial measures to overcome malefic influences arising due to this eclipse falling in sensitive stellar position of their horoscopes. Performing simple prayers or recommended vedic remedies during the eclipse will bless them with rare insights and spiritual attainments.
Mercury conjuncts Venus on February 26, 2008
This is an excellent period for tabling futuristic schemes, dynamic plans, and for churning your portfolio in an attempt to boost returns on your investments. There could be exciting developments for those in love. Mercury remains within 2 to 3 degrees of Venus for the next 30 days or so, and this period is very auspicious for making fresh starts of any kind.
Article by Pandit R Dakshinamoorthi
