Venus, planet of relationships, transits its exalted sign of Pisces until May 30, 2025. Venus and Jupiter create a parivartana yoga, that connects these two teacher planets. The nodes of the Moon, Rahu and Ketu, station at 3 degrees Pisces/Virgo for 2 ½ months. Jupiter in Taurus goes direct on February 4, 2025, having been retrograde since October. Mars, retrograde since December 2024, finally goes direct on February 23, 2025 in the sign of Gemini.
Venus, planet of relationships, art, healing, and finance, recently moved to the water sign of Pisces, its sign of exaltation, on January 27, 2025, where it remains until May 30, 2025. During the month of February, Venus travels in direct motion, but will go retrograde later in March. Venus will be with Rahu, the north node, this month, which can increase karmic interactions with loved ones. Watch for intense, magnetic or manipulative energies to surface, especially in relationships. False beliefs about the true nature of love surface to be healed. This is a time to focus on our hearts and practice kindness and compassion with all beings. The Venus/Rahu contact in Pisces can increase one’s spending or overindulgence, so be realistic and practical with finances.
Now with Venus in the Jupiter-ruled sign of Pisces, and Jupiter in the Venus-ruled sign of Taurus, a Parivartana Yoga is created. This combination unites these two benefic planets. This combination will remain until May 14, 2025, when Jupiter then moves to the sign of Gemini. Both Jupiter and Venus are teacher-advisor planets, indicating an educational theme, making this a positive time to attend classes or workshops. This could bring a strong desire to bring higher spiritual content in our lives (Jupiter) now, especially around issues of love, compassion, creativity, and healing (Venus). This is a positive time to strengthen your connection to inner guidance and focus on positive dharmic principles.
As Venus and Jupiter both rule finance or prosperity, our personal values and financial concerns could surface are a theme. Venus/Jupiter energies also bring increased interest in humanitarian concerns and higher social causes, as together they have a generous and giving nature. Be willing to help others, and let others help you.
The nodes of the Moon, Rahu and Ketu, stationed at 3 degrees Pisces and Virgo at the end of last month, on January 31, 2025. When the nodes are stationary, they stay at a degree for an extended period of time, and in this case, it is 2 ½ months. Normally the nodes travel backwards, so are always retrograde. But now Rahu and Ketu will not move and remain at 3 degrees until April 14, 2025. Work with the highest energies of the nodes now. Trust your heart and be present. Be clear in all communications. You may feel heightened sensitivity, so let go of any exaggerated or compulsive thoughts or fears and practice neutrality. Meditation, mindfulness, or retreat is helpful.
Jupiter, the great benefic planet, goes direct at 17 degrees Taurus in the early morning of February 4, 2025, having been retrograde since October 9, 2024. Jupiter energies now begin to move forward. Some financial situations that may have been held back since October 2024, may begin to improve, or we find we make better money decisions now. As Jupiter also rules spirituality and charity, we are more expansive, generous, and humanitarian.
Last month, on January 20, 2025, Mars retrograded back to the sign Gemini, from its debilitated sign of Cancer. Now on February 23, 2025, Mars finally goes direct, having been retrograde since December 6, 2024. But first, while Mars is still retrograde the first 3 weeks or so of February, inner conflicts can surface about past actions taken, or harsh words said, and may later need to be redone. This is a time to courageously review and let go of frustrations or challenging anger issues, and gain insight on how to make positive internal changes to be able to better respond to life in the future. When Mars is retrograde we sometimes repeat a pattern in order to gain proper understanding of a situation. Contemplate your motivations and use patience and care before responding. Find an appropriate outlet for any pent-up anger or frustrations.
Now as Mars goes direct at 22 degrees Gemini on February 23,2025 at 7:07 PM MST, we slowly begin to find increased vitality and strength, and we are motivated to make more positive actions. Mars transiting the air sign of Gemini can bring a restless mind or impatience. Be careful and thoughtful with all communications. Meditation and breathwork are positive remedies. Mars remains in the air sign of Gemini until April 2, 2025, when it then begins its transit again through its debilitated sign of Cancer.
Summary
In February 2025, Venus in Pisces and Jupiter in Taurus form a parivartana yoga, emphasizing compassion, creativity, and spiritual growth while also highlighting financial concerns. At the same time, the Moon’s nodes (Rahu and Ketu) remain stationary at 3 degrees Pisces/Virgo for two and a half months, urging us to cultivate clarity and mindfulness. Jupiter moving direct on February 4 and Mars on February 23 further support forward progress in finances, relationships, and personal motivation.
Debra Infante is a practicing Vedic astrologer and teacher. She began her studies of Vedic astrology in 1995, and was certified by The American College of Vedic Astrology as an approved teacher (Level I) in September 1999. She has taught Vedic astrology to the students in the yoga teacher trainings at 7 Centers Yoga in Sedona, AZ from 2002 to 2020. Debra can be reached at (928) 639-0623 or dinfante108@gmail.com for astrological consultations by phone or in person. Contact her to receive her monthly Vedic astrology article. You can also find her at http://ayurveda-sedona.com/yoga-and-vedic-astrology/about-vedic-astrology/
