February 2024 Vedic Astrology
Intense, Heavy, Busy
Right out of the gate, February’s energy will offer us a serious focus on life with an upcoming 5 planets in Capricorn—which is ruled by Saturn! This will create a Stellium in Capricorn because this month, Mars, Mercury, Venus, Sun, Pluto –and also the New Moon will all be in Capricorn!
A Stellium is a Conjunction of more than three planets in one Zodiac sign. Therefore, the 5 planet Stellium in Capricorn means the sign will host five planets and bring powerful Saturn energy to the world and in our life.
Stelliums are considered to be quite rare, and throughout history, their presence has astonished astrologers as they bring enormous energy to the table. Because of their dynamic energy, this astrological phenomenon is believed to amplify energy and can also mark significant shifts.
Let’s not forget that this year of 2024 is also an 8 year—ruled by Saturn! Capricorn rules, government, career, work, leadership. Saturn brings karmic consequences and responsibility.
If you are thinking about making big serious shifts in your life with work and health, this is the time. Saturn always means business and tends to bring karmic reckoning. This powerful Saturn emphasis can suggest nose to the grindstone, pressure, pessimism, anxiety or restlessness.
At the highest level, Saturn represents the divine impulse which encourages us to overcome our karmic limitations through spiritual humility, discipline, will power, and determination.
February 1-19: Mercury Transits into Capricorn
Time to get serious about your priorities and responsibilities. Mercury reflects well organized, responsible, logical approach to all matters. This is an active period that brings new ideas and new ways of creative expression. Energy, drive, taking action and a renewed burst of energy!
February 1 -6: Uranus Slowly Moving Forward
After a long retrograde, Uranus, the planet of sudden change and surprise, moves forward bringing us new inspiration and surprising breakthroughs. New ways of thinking, new connections.
February 5-March 15: Mars Transits into Capricorn
Mars is exalted in Capricorn, which is ruled by Saturn. Exaltation represents the highest expression of a planet’s energy while rulership is its most effective expression.
Basically, in the sign of exaltation, the planet functions freely as per its true nature and delivers positive results in our life. Conversely, in the sign of debilitation, the planet cannot function freely because the nature of sign does not harmonize with the nature of planets.
