This will be a month chockfull of activity, and events will bring quite a spectrum of feelings, from lovely highs and one or two lows.

On one hand, on the solar eclipse of February 6, you will be visited by one of the sweetest eclipses I've seen in a long time, one filled with candlelight, soft perfume, and glamour. Later, a lunar eclipse due February 20 will bring the opposite effect - a splash of cold water and a large dose of reality.

Fortunately one eclipse will not be directly related to the other, for each will light completely different parts of your horoscope, ruling different parts of your life. You may be cheered to know that you won't be alone in seeing this type of picture in February. Every person, of every sign, will be dealing with this month's mixed messages, too.

Before I get you ready for these eclipses, I need to let you know that Mercury will be retrograde from the start of the month through February 17. Mercury is the planet of communication, negotiation, contracts, and commerce, so when Mercury is out of phase, it's not wise to make binding commitments, announce new ventures, or buy expensive things (and certainly not electronic items). Put off the signing of any contracts or shaking hands on any big deals.

Typically, it would be fine for you to resume normal activity three days after Mercury turns direct (in this case February 17 plus 3 days equals February 20). However, to do so would put you in direct line with the difficult lunar eclipse February 20 - not a good idea. Wait until March to make your biggest decisions and initiations.

A rule of thumb is that it is usually best to REACT to news rather than INITIATE news at eclipse time. There is a fine difference here, so let me say it another way. I am urging you to keep your schedule open so that you can respond to events that come up and to delay the launch of new ventures until March if you can.

Now let's turn to the events of February in detail, including a look at the eclipses in Aquarius and Virgo.

The very first aspect that is due to come up this month is a sensational one, due February 1. Venus, your ruling planet, will link to Jupiter in your house of home, a stellar aspect that will have lovely implications for you.

February 1 could turn out to be a truly magical day to choose new beautiful things for your home. You can acquire pretty new linens, a stunning new living room rug, or a handsome new piece of furniture. Venus and Jupiter will meet in Capricorn, encouraging the acquisition of antiques, old quilts, and valuable old china and crystal, so if any of these areas correspond to your needs, this would be your day to browse. (Mercury retrograde would not hurt your chances of success with these types of purchases as you would be "going back to the past" by buying old things, fine to do during these phases.)

You may alternatively choose to paint, repair, or renovate your home and begin work on this day. If you move into a new house on February 1, you'll enjoy it forever. You get to decide on the area you'd most like to improve now - whatever it is, it's sure to be a winning idea.

There is another way you can use February 1 to your advantage, and that would be to entertain friends by planning an impromptu get-together at your place. There would be something very special about this gathering, so this would be another wonderful way to use the day.

Since Venus also rules your sector of other people's money, you may hear excellent financial news on this day. Make a presentation, see a good client, or meet with your banker. Or, present your idea to a venture capitalist or ask for financial aid at your university. February 1 is due to be lucky for you on many levels.

The next big day to pay attention to will be the friendly solar eclipse February 6, set to fall in your 5th house of fun and love. What a fantastic development this will be! Mercury, Neptune, the Sun, and new moon eclipse will fill this part of your chart and work to bring a greater sense of magic and mystery to your romantic life. You've not seen this much positive energy in your romantic house in ages, so I am sure you will notice the uplifting change.

This new moon solar eclipse February 6 will open a large window of opportunity in matters of the heart, helping you to enjoy life much more and to feel the tenderness of love, no matter what your status happens to be.

If you are single, you may meet someone new and very intriguing - someone you would want to know better. A solar eclipse coincides with a new moon, so a powerful new path will open before you, not only for this month but for the coming six months or much, much longer.

Are you skeptical when you read this and assume this might not include you? Considering your recent experiences, I can understand how you might feel. Here's why you should be excited about what's due and why this WILL include you, too. Eclipses are some of the most powerful aspects possible in a chart, known to bring massive changes. Some readers mistakenly think eclipses only bring bad news, but that's not true - they can bring fantastically positive news, too! This month you'll see the truth of this!

You may decide to go back to see if you can revive a former relationship this month, as Mercury will retrograde in Aquarius in your romance sector until February 17. With an unusually powerful emphasis on this romantic part of your chart, you can do that. Proceed carefully and slowly before you get too involved with your old flame. You may have outgrown this relationship, and you won't know it this is true or not until the dust settles in a few weeks. From where I sit, it appears a new relationship may have greater romantic potential than the one that you left. I am not absolutely sure about that, so if you still love your old flame, call!

If you are married or attached, you could see your love grow stronger. You may draw up plans and take time to talk more about the future. Certainly there will be more opportunities to spend time together, always a very good thing!

You may be very focused on your son or daughter this month, if you have one. You can make great progress with whatever goal you may have for your offspring, too. For example, you may help your child find a suitable new school or camp, or get the right lessons for that child to develop a talent you see emerging. You can have fun, happy times together too, so see about tickets to a show or other outing that you and your little one will long remember.

If you have been concerned about the welfare of your child, say, because your child has been ill or needs special help, this eclipse could set you both in the right direction.

If you hope to have a baby, this eclipse could certainly bring news that the stork is on the way. Even if you had said to yourself: "We'll have a baby in two years," eclipses are known to speed up everyone's timetable, so you may be ordering that bassinette much sooner (like now)!

Part of the job of an eclipse is to see that you use your time on Earth productively. That is why the eclipse will exert a gentle nudge to get you moving forward now, not in some fuzzy uncertain future. (OK, maybe the "nudge" may not be all that gentle, but the universe will get you going nevertheless!) If you are ready for a child, you'll know it now.

Neptune will orbit very close to the Sun and Mars on this lovely solar eclipse of February 6, suggesting that you would be inspired by the experiences of the month. Neptune will also be in mutual reception (a friendly, helpful aspect) to Uranus, bringing positive, happy surprises.

The part of your chart that will be so strongly and favorably accented during the February 6 eclipse - the 5th house - is also the house governing your creativity. Some people find that when this house is brilliantly lit, like yours will be now, their artistic efforts are more strongly emphasized than romance. You have to see how this works out for you, but it may be helpful to know that the two areas won't be mutually exclusive - you can see breakthroughs in romance AND in artistic expressions. You need not choose one area or the other to benefit!

In regard to creativity, this month you may be given the green light to start a new project that you have had your heart set on. Aquarius rules all things digital, so your creative idea may involve a new Website or page on MySpace, for example. Or, you may come up with dynamite ideas for a new radio or TV show that you would host or produce. Alternatively, you may work on a high-tech innovation that will affect many people and bring acclaim to your career in time.

Aquarius is not only all about newly developed inventions, but also about community. You may create a summer theatre workshop or design a better way for people to meet and socialize, possibly on the Internet.

Long-distance travel may well be part of the picture now too, for Neptune will be sending lyrical, silvery beams to Mars, ensuring your trip would have a lovely spiritual effect on you. A creative project that you have been working on with someone overseas, or a business trip that was postponed, may now be rescheduled. A vacation taken now would be ideal. You'd be best to go during the first half of the month, when you are most likely to have a sensationally good time.

You may also find that a foreign person will become integral to your success in coming weeks, so keep your antenna up. This person may be based in another country or live in your city but may have been born in a foreign country. Indeed, foreign people and places will be lucky for you now. As an example, if you write for a living, you may be given a chance to have a regular column in a foreign publication. A book you authored may now be translated into several languages. There are many possibilities.

If you were born on October 8, plus or minus five days, you will have the most to gain from this enormously positive solar eclipse February 6.

This year, Valentine's Day should be exceptionally excitingly because the moon will move in compatible air sign Gemini and Mars, known to boost sex appeal, and will be supportive, too. If you are attached, to celebrate your love, choose a new, trendy restaurant in the hip section of town. Same-old won't do this day - you'll want to be swept away in a completely new environment. In fact, you may decide to take a drive out of town to find a restaurant you've never tried or even been in, but that was reviewed very favorably.

If you are single and not dating, Valentine's Day could still be fun. The eclipse on February 6 may expand your social circle, so you may find you get TWO exciting options for a date on Valentine's Day. Wow!

As you see, the first half of February will allow you to focus on your personal life and turn out to be a gloriously rewarding period that nurtures your soul on many levels. Eclipses are known to have long-range effects, so this won't just be true for now, but for six months or more.

The second half of February will bring in a different mood and take all your energy and concentration. After February 17, don't have your schedule overbooked because you'll need room to respond to events as they come up. Alas, the mood will change quite rapidly, so be ready.

On February 20, a full moon lunar eclipse will fall in your 12th house. There are several ways this eclipse may work out, so let's take the first, which would center your attention on your career.

A "lunar" eclipse emphasizes the moon, the sign that rules Cancer, which, in turn, rules your solar 10th house of career. It could be that someone has become jealous of your growing stature and could be determined to paint you in a negative light. Saturn will fall very close to that full moon, suggesting this person's untoward actions would come to light at this time. When they do, you are likely to be very upset, of course. At least this person wouldn't be operating in the shadows any longer, but out in the open. You'll finally be able to deal with this situation more effectively.

Your very best support will come from people in your household in terms of a very powerful spouse, roommate, or parent (most likely a father). This person would know how to fight fire with fire, so if you see problems, ask a family member or spouse for advice. You may even get the right legal help if you need it.

The other way the February 20 eclipse may work out would center you on medical or psychological issues - yours or someone in your family, most notably your mother or grandmother. The 12th house rules places of confinement including hospitals, nursing homes, and rehab centers. If a close female relative needs medical treatment it looks like you would be in the best position to help this person, even though there would be other family members. Perhaps you live closer, or have special experience with the issue that comes up.

With Saturn so close to this full moon lunar eclipse on February 20, there will be no room for wishful thinking. You will need to force yourself to be clear eyed and practical. If you find that you are concerned about a loved one at the time, Saturn will not allow for hand wringing. All eyes will be on you to provide the answers, so in an atmosphere like this, wailing about the unfairness of life is useless. Keep your wits about you and set to work to find the right answers. You can, and you will!

If your mother or grandmother is known to suffer from bouts of depression, keep an eye on your beloved relative at this full moon eclipse, as Saturn will orbit close to this moon. Visit your mother or grandma more often and bring along your special brand of cheer. I see a female relative, not a male, as a lunar eclipse always is read as a woman.

It is alternatively possible that you may need medical attention. You may have your foot examined by a medical specialist or have a wisdom tooth finally taken out by your dentist. All sorts of things like that get taken care of on these types of eclipses.

You may want to go to a rehab center to give up a certain habit that you know is bad for you. Conditions would likely come to a head at this eclipse, a good development because you'd seek treatment once and for all. This eclipse is strong enough to help you finally end this habit. In the psychological realm, if you suffer with difficult mood swings, there will be no need to suffer in silence any longer. See a therapist or other qualified expert.

As said at the start of your report, this is not the first eclipse in Virgo you've had, but this is the last one that will occur in a long series. The next series won't start up again until 2015, so after this, you'll be finished. After this eclipse you will be able to plan your life with greater certainty too, which is always a blessing.

Summary

The start of February will be all about fun and relaxation, even if you have a high-pressure job. With a packed house of romance, it would be a shame to spend all your time at the office. The encouraging new moon on February 6 may cause you to take a vacation, perhaps spontaneously, and it would be a good time to do so. The end of the month brings all sorts of concerns, but you move into it well rested and will be best prepared to cope.

If you are single and hoping to find your true love, the solar eclipse on February 6 could bring you an exciting, fateful meeting. You may meet this person at work, a sporting event, or even the gym. With your ruler, Venus, in perfect angle to Uranus, if you do have a meeting it will come very suddenly, and the whole episode will take you completely by surprise. This is one month to look your best at all times!

Married or single, you should have a terrific Valentine's Day, as the moon will be in highly compatible, communicative Gemini. If single, you may receive TWO romantic e-cards from two different attractive people!

Your creative efforts will be impressive this month, too. With planets crowding in Aquarius, if you use a computer to design or create, you'll have special advantage, as planets in Aquarius point to creativity in digital forms. You seem bent on following a new path and if so, you'll be right on target. However, just know that others may need a little time to catch up with your vision. Don't let their clueless comments get you down (should they make any) - those Doubting Thomases will come around soon!

Your home will bring a number of wonderful developments. If you need something new for your space - a special piece of furniture or an antique, as two examples - browse on February 1, one of your most divine days of the year for finding just the right piece that will bring your whole room together.

February 1 would also be one of your best days of the year to hire a decorator or contractor, or to move into a new space. In truth, your home will be one of your biggest areas of growth for 2008. Draw up big plans, the bigger the better! Luck will be on your side!

Travel is indicated as a possibility too, thanks to the supportive position of Mars, no longer retrograde. If you can fit in a vacation in the first half, do, as your trip would be relaxing fun.

The month ends on an emotional note. The full moon lunar eclipse on February 20 may bring news that a female relative or friend needs medical attention, and may possibly need to be confined in a hospital or rehab center. This person needs an advocate to ascertain that things go right, and apparently that role will fall to you. Keep your calendar light - you will want to do all you can do to help this person who seems to mean so much to you.

It is also possible you will be the one who opts to have an operation or procedure, or get help in giving up a bad habit - if so, you will have done the right thing. A full moon brings things to a point of no return, where you are fully committed to turn over a new leaf. Good luck to you.

Alternatively, if no one, not even you, seems to be dealing with medical or psychological issues, then in that case, you may hear of a political situation in your office that has been festering. You seem to have been doing well, for why else would someone be jealous of you? If this is how things play out, the actions of this person will come out and you will be better able to combat this person's negative behavior.