Wed Feb 1: Stumbling Blocks

The Moon clashes with Neptune as Mercury faces off with Mars, so routines may be interrupted by unexpected developments. You may simply feel stressed or under par and there are minor health problems that need attention. There could be tension between the needs of your work and the needs of your family Appropriate colors are honey and lavender. Lucky numbers are 12 and 31.

Thu Feb 2: Win Through

Keep an eye on your funds, especially where credit is concerned. As the Sun and Mercury are working for you in your solar eighth house, but your judgement with money depends on your access to concealed information. Someone involved in finance could leave you uncertain as to where you stand, but keeping your eye on the goal will win through for you. If you've been tested lately and are wondering what drives you, it's a good day to look deep within. Providential colors are aqua and yellow sapphire. Lucky numbers are 6 and 22.

Fri Feb 3: Neptune Enters Pisces

Even if you have the blues, you'll bounce back up with a surge of emotional energy, as Neptune moves into sweet Pisces for the long term. Travels to plan, mountains to climb. There's true love amongst the emotional debris, perhaps with a foreigner. The cosmic shift may bring a more spiritual flavor, but it will certainly aid communication and a more outward looking approach in months ahead. Avoid fanatical and obsessive ideas, misplaced idealism and unrealistic schemes. Focus on spiritual awareness, lofty ideals and inspiring cultural pursuits. Roll on the revolution. Fantasy rules, okay! More on Neptune in Pisces. Nurturing colors are sea blue and shell pink. Lucky numbers are 2 and 28.

Sat Feb 4: Mood Swings

The Moon is sailing through your sign, so your moods tend to fluctuate. Family or emotional ties may dominate, but it will be important to withdraw and rest, especially if you've been working hard. Try some self-nurture or spoil yourself a little. This will enable you to come back refreshed and renewed. Dealings with women or older family members feature prominently. Radiant colors are lilac and oyster grey. Lucky numbers are 20 and 41.

Sun Feb 5: Dollar Dealings

Money will be a crucial factor in dealings with friends or creative projects at the moment. You'll consider letting something go or bringing a cycle to an end. Someone you've been associated with strikes out in a new direction. The wheel turns and inevitably brings change so just make sure that you handle any parting of the ways with dignity. Watch for hidden costs if someone lets you down. Propitious colors are rouge and silver blue. Lucky numbers are 25 and 37.

Mon Feb 6: Confusion

The Moon blends with nebulous Neptune to create some confusion today; do your best to be as clear as possible in your communication. You may want to double check your bills and make sure you pay attention to the cash register when shopping... chances are good you are about to pay more than the advertised price. Prosperous colors are strawberry and jade. Lucky numbers are 31 and 76.

Tue Feb 7: Full Moon

As the Moon comes to the Full in Leo and your solar second house there could be a sudden change or realization connected with finances. As the lovely lunar light clashes with tricky Mercury, change has crept up on you without you noticing. Be careful of dishonest dealings if you're financially involved with someone. Things may hit a wall in real estate dealings, especially if the family is involved. However, there's profound spiritual insight for some Crustaceans. Profitable colors are ginger and lemon. Lucky numbers are 26 and 34.

Wed Feb 8: Starlight is Shining

The Moon dances with giant Jupiter, clashing with Pluto so there are intense or emotional communications today. There is a tendency to overreact and some Crustaceans will have to deal with strong reactions in those around them. Be careful of work-related accidents; relations with co-workers could be strained or prone to difficulty. You may receive news of a change at work, but as Venus moves to your midheaven, your starlight is shining in the boss's eye. Ideal colors are navy blue and off white. Lucky numbers are 9 and 31.

Thu Feb 9: Venus The Goddess

Venus the goddess is now moving through Aries, bringing social interactions that help with your career. Prepare for dealings with women of status or authority over the next month. Step forward, but observe diplomatic niceties. Mercury the Messenger clashes with Warrior Mars as well, which signals testing times with friends and money. Someone needs help, but you'll have to go out of your way to give it. Radiant colors are brilliant green and pale rose. Lucky numbers are 22 and 30.

Fri Feb 10: Domestic Matters

The Moon cruises into Libra and your solar fourth house, coming away from tension with sober Saturn. There are important matters to consider in your emotional or domestic life and responsibility weighs heavily on some Crabs. Dealings with children or older people will take up your time and there are tasks or work to be completed. Some Cancerians just need time to reflect. Proper colors are plum and wine red. Lucky numbers are 17 and 26.

Sat Feb 11: Harmony

Harmony and cooperation are the key words for you today, especially in your domestic and emotional life. Make an extra effort to get on with others and to resolve any differences. Give time to the shared tasks of the household and enjoy doing things as part of a team, even if the work itself is not that interesting. Put some effort into beautifying your castle: a few nice touches won't go astray. Harmonious colors are dusky red and sea green. Lucky numbers are 25 and 37.

Sun Feb 12: Free And Easy

Yesterday's dark moods lift and you begin to feel like your free and easy self again. The changing Moon will enter your fifth house of romance and creativity tonight, giving you a lift in the pleasure department. In fact, the next two days or so are likely to be the most enjoyable of the month as the planets stimulate you to relax and have some fun. Favorable colors are pacific blue and emerald green. Lucky numbers are 4 and 5.

Mon Feb 13: More Intense

The Moon is in Scorpio, so the atmosphere is more intense than usual, but you will get the opportunity to put your most serious ideas forward. Your lifestyle may be costing you too much -- financially and spiritually. Think about the hours you have to work to pay for something you want and then ask 'is it worth it?'. For some Cancerians there's tension with children and for others, a creative project may prove costly. Providential colors are fuchsia and lemon. Lucky numbers are 23 and 35.

Tue Feb 14: Stronger Intuition

Get back in touch with your inner child as Mercury meets Neptune in sweet Pisces and the Moon moves through your fifth house of love and pleasure. Take part in your favourite games, sports and hobbies and you leave your worries behind, as life is too short not to enjoy all the sweetness it has to offer. Your intuition will be stronger than ever, and your lovelife might get steamy! Intuitive colors are champagne and blush. Lucky numbers are 5 and 9.

Wed Feb 15: A Strict Routine

With the Moon in Sagittarius and your solar sixth house, you need to stick to the basics. A little hard work, good diet and healthy exercise will see you through. Try to get out in the open if you can, because fresh air will do you good. Attend to whatever tasks need to be done and keep yourself buoyant and enthusiastic. It's very likely there will be communications from overseas connected with work. Stimulating colors are silver grey and honey. Lucky numbers are 10 and 31.

Thu Feb 16: The Little Things

It's the little things that need attention. The detail you miss will be the one that kicks back later on. Don't fight with female co- workers -- compromise is the key word. Find a way to work things out. Take care of your health by eating well and getting some exercise in the open air. Ideal colors are shocking pink and jet black. Lucky numbers are 12 and 41.

Fri Feb 17: Partnership

Today will be all about give and take, as the moody Moon moves through Capricorn and your solar seventh house of partners and close associates. Fulfill your responsibilities to others; you may have alter your schedule. An older person may bring tension to the home, so work to resolve things. If someone takes a set against you, negotiate with them. Harmonious colors are pearl and azure. Lucky numbers are 5 and 11.

Sat Feb 18: Healing Forces

If you've been having difficulty with your nearest and dearest or with someone close, today is the day to sort things out. The Moon and retro Mars harmonize, bringing communications that negotiate and resolve difficulties, though this may take time. You may need to go back over old ground in order to get the picture. In the end, it will be worth it, as an old ghost can be laid to rest. Healing colors are lilac and marigold. Lucky numbers are 23 and 37.

Sun Feb 19: The Wide Horizon

It's time to look at the bigger picture and make your decisions about where to go, as the Sun moves into Pisces and your solar ninth house. Overseas travel or study may be important in the coming month and you may be moved to consider your beliefs. Get away from the daily grind and seek the wide open spaces. Exhilarating colors are strawberry pink and pearl. Lucky numbers are 23 and 38.

Mon Feb 20: Restless Urges

The Moon moves through Aquarius and your solar eighth house, bringing a touch of restlessness to the life of the Crustacean. You may be inclined to go too far so keep a tight rein on the spending. Don't wave the plastic about. Vigorous activity would be best to work off the intensity of feeling. The more athletic of you can run a half-marathon. Standard recreational activity will suit the rest. Radiant colors are off white and crimson. Lucky numbers are 27 and 33.

Tue Feb 21: New Moon

It's time to make changes with regard to your convictions or beliefs as the New Moon in Pisces strikes up the band with mysterious Neptune, Lord of the Sea. You may have something of an epiphany, dear Cancer. Strange or mysterious communications and developments with regard to overseas connections or legal matters may mean you decide to travel. In any case you'll be excited by a new perspective. Expansive colors are flaming red and sapphire. Lucky numbers are 14 and 26.

Wed Feb 22: Launch Your Boat

Ructions with your daily routines demand that you act to solve anything in this area with speed. Be careful of work related stress or accidents. Mercury however is creating an excellent time to launch a writing or communications project, engage in business transactions, or begin a journey. Negotiate any difficulty with a female co-worker. Calming colors are sea green and shell blue. Lucky numbers are 12 and 29.

Thu Feb 23: Mood Will Shift

You may spend some of the day coasting, or cleaning up yesterday's left-overs. Later on, the mood will shift as the clarion call to duty sounds. Responsiblities come up for you, generated either by work or by your position. You may not get the relaxation or rest that you're looking for, as a demanding situation needs your attention. Providential colors are steel grey and white. Lucky numbers are 27 and 30.

Fri Feb 24: Hold It Together

Work and home life come into conflict as the moody Moon clashes with powerful Pluto in your seventh house. Responsibility may keep someone close to you very preoccupied. Your partner seems to be going nowhere fast or taking a different track to you. Try and hold things together for the moment. It's important for Crabs to break old patterns this year and try to see new solutions to old problems. Beneficial colors are sepia and orange. Lucky numbers are 14 and 18.

Sat Feb 25: Division

A break or change with someone with whom you've had financial dealings may come as a result of a disagreement or a simple parting of the ways. If you're dividing joint monies or resources, make sure things are fairly done. Err on the side of caution. Insightful colors are almond and caramel. Lucky numbers are 2 and 22.

Sun Feb 26: The Bonds Of Friendship

With the sensual Moon in Taurus, you may have some dreams to share with friends. You may just enjoy catching up, but there could be contact with someone you haven't seen for a long time. A note of fatigue or confusion asks you to give yourself time to rest or withdraw as the evening closes in. Companionable colors are grape and lemon. Lucky numbers are 5 and 21.

Mon Feb 27: More Confidently

Now that you are no longer so involved in intense or confidential matters, you will find yourself talking more confidently to a wider audience. Mercury is now in your ninth house of expansive ideas and long distance travel. Find more stimulating interests and get out of ruts now. Just watch you don't get yourself too hyped-up. Then you may get into a competitive frame of mind where it will be go, go, go every moment of the day. Inspirational colors are citrine and amethyst. Lucky numbers are 9 and 32.

Tue Feb 28: Potentially Transformative

There may be unexpected inspirations or dramatic developments, especially if there's an overseas connection with partnership implications. You may have to revise your ideas or your plans because of developments in the wider picture. Some of you may decide to study. Others will find themselves drawn to travel overseas. But the outlook either way is potentially transformative. Adventurous colors are carmine and champagne. Lucky numbers are 26 and 40.

Wed Feb 29: It's Leap Year!

Stress levels are high and the air is ripe for conflict. Sort out difficulties early on rather than letting irritation build. If there are health matters to deal with, do so. Rest may be essential. Daily routines may be disrupted. Systems or appliances may fail unexpectedly. Mark the extra day by breaking the pattern you're used to. Propitious colors are charcoal and cherry. Lucky numbers are 5 and 21.

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