The beginning of the Sun in Pisces cycle starts off with few major connections. For this reason, people can feel the intensity of the current Saturn-Pluto square (which can lead to flare ups in any difficult transitions we're going through), in addition to Mars retro (which leads to personal frustration) and Saturn retro (which makes it difficult to do what we are supposed to do). These energies will linger throughout the early part of the month (and Saturn-Pluto and Saturn retro well beyond this month). Keep these in mind as they will certainly have an impact, particularly when the other planets are fanned out.

There is a minor aspect worth noting on February 23rd when the Sun and Pluto play off of each other. This is a day where you need to stay on your toes. The core nature of this aspect can initiate a new stage in a long term transition. It might not lead to anything too drastic, and it might even be something you were expecting. But in a way, it can almost represent a "point of no return" in some situations. This is when you can come to the realization that things are going to evolve and there isn't much you can do about it. Accepting this and adapting to new changes is a must here. In some instances, you might not be thrilled about results, but in general the things that happen here will turn out to be positive in the long run.

Mercury and Neptune meet up on the 27th and this can end up being a pretty interesting day as a result. It's a great day for thinking, where original ideas can rush in. People will prefer to think things out beforehand, rather than rushing into action. You will want to strive to keep things in the mental plane as much as possible. The thing to watch out for though is that a lot of the words being said right now might be filled with hope and optimism, but there might not be much to back that up. People can also tend to exaggerate things, so you need to take things with a grain of salt. When in doubt, try to actually witness things for yourself rather than taking others' words for it.

At the end of the month (the 28th), the Sun is going to meet up with Jupiter. Keep your eyes open because this is where some really great opportunities can arise, allowing you the chance to really show others your stuff. Think of this day almost as an audition in everything that you do. Some days you can afford to loaf around, but not giving it your all here can really end up costing you. In addition, you should get a boost in confidence and optimism as well. With high spirits and high belief in yourself, you should be able to find great results in everything you set out to do.

On March 1st, Mercury moves into Pisces. This can diminish the propensity to think things out rationally, and instead draws people to follow their inner feelings when making decisions. Because of this, people are likely to take chances, some of which will turn out better than expect and others which might be looked at as bad decisions in retrospect. Your mind will become more detail oriented (particularly when it comes to character traits) and this can have a strong influence on the way you interact with others. You might understand people's actions, but you can still question their motives.

Venus becomes very active over the next week, starting with its connection to Uranus on the 3rd. This can really shake up relationships a great deal, so stay on your toes. Unexpected developments can often arise here, most of which can work to your advantage (but not all, so be prepared for anything). Don't try to predict what others will do; merely try to react to their actions. You'll save a lot of headaches (and you might avoid ruining a surprise or two). Perhaps the most important element though is that you need to surround yourself with people who think in a similar manner than you do. If you and a partner tend to be "opposites", this can become glaringly obvious. If this is the case, you'll want to keep your interactions on a surface level and avoid any spirited philosophical or spiritual conversations.

On the 7th, Venus moves into Aries before it makes a connection with Mars. In Aries, Venus will add a more aggressive nature to our relationships. You'll see more people become initiators, either in contacting people, or scheduling events to do with others. It's important that you are taking care of your physical appearance throughout this stretch because it is a quality that others will value highly. Failure to tend to certain physical elements can end up being a deal breaker in some cases. You also need to avoid hanging back and letting others come to you, because others will certainly assume this is representative of a lack of interest on your part.

The Venus-Mars connection can be a beneficial one to personal relationships, one where people can get on the same page with each other. Passion can intensify a little, but with Mars stationary at this point, there might be a little awkwardness as people haven't quite shifted back to letting all of their feelings out quite yet. Use this time to build upon your connections with others and perhaps to set some goals (mainly dealing with material wants) as you'll start to gain momentum in short order and you'll need a short term direction to head in.

The 9th brings about the return of Mars to direct motion, while Venus moves across from Saturn (while squaring Pluto). Mars direct will allow the outflow of energy and emotion, which can be a big burden off of people who have been building up inner frustration at what's been going on around them. You might start to see some lash out more frequently than they have in past weeks (especially early on when there is still a build up of emotion). While this might lead to some testy situations, it's actually a good thing when you think about it. The releases you'll see now could potentially be far worse if people kept things bottled up inside for a while. Things can be dealt with now, and then people can move on.

Venus forming a T-Square with Saturn and Pluto can be much rougher to deal with. Pluto is the pivot point, which can put a lot of pressure on people to maintain their personal transformations. This can really get difficult though because there also needs to be a balance between the time people spend working on their own personal responsibilities and the time people spend with other people in various relationships. It might seem as though there isn't enough time in the day for all of this (in addition to rest and such). This energy is about finding ways to make everything fit together in a schedule (or manner) that isn't going to tear you apart. If this isn't possible, you'll have to start prioritizing, cutting back on things that are less important to your long term happiness.

The Sun and Mercury connect on the 14th which makes this a good day for saying anything that needs to be said. It's likely you won't have too many qualms about the things you have to say either, which can lead to some bluntness, but this isn't to be worried about. People will have a way of dealing with bad news, while embracing good news (which is why this is a good day for communications). The thinking process also gets a boost here, though you still aren't likely to make many decisions based on what you come up with. This is more of a day for rounding out your thoughts and grasping bigger concepts (which you'll be able to do more with in the future).

Uranus gets involved with this connection as well a day later (the 15th). This is only going to increase the individualistic overtones we'll hear in each others speech. People are going to prioritize their own perspective, embracing those who want to join up, but being wary of those who don't. Be a little careful because while alliances can be formed here, so can rivalries and dividing lines. This energy is much better utilized in a mental capacity, where functional developments can thrive.

The month wraps up with a very active Mercury, starting on the 17th when it moves into Aries, while hooking up with Mars. Mercury in Aries is going to leave a lot of us speaking in a manner where the words can skip right to our mouths (almost bypassing our brains altogether). Getting the first word in on conversations is also going to be more important, which can lead to a lot of situations where people are trying to speak at the same time. If you can get others to listen to what you have to say, you already have the upper hand. Mentally, we can also become more impulsive here. This can lead to people looking for adequate solutions over more effective ones, just so that they can stop worrying about problems. Just remember if you settle for adequate solutions, you can get merely adequate results.

Mercury's connection to Mars can unfold in a similar light, only while they're connected, you'll tend to see more positive outcomes. Speaking freely might allow you the benefit of saying things that need to be said (but that inner anxiety might have prevented you from mentioning before). This energy will also increase the voracity with which you will defend yourself from accusers or critics (but the same will go for others). You don't want to try to put others on the defensive because they'll come back at you even harder (and you'll do the same if someone comes at you). Look to negotiate through any impasses here as well; others will be willing to bargain as long as you are careful not to disrespect or insult anyone.

The final aspect this month occurs on the 18th when Mercury moves opposite of Saturn (forming a T-Square with Pluto). This is going to be another tough aspect where people can try and talk their ways out of responsibilities, only it isn't likely to be effective. Not only that, lines can get crossed here, where someone might not show up to work, only to say they left a message that they wouldn't be coming in with someone else (not someone in charge). This can have terrible circumstances. Make sure you can back up any claims you have to make here. And make sure you are taking care of the little things. Talk is cheap and this energy will back that up. Make sure you are backing things up with action. When you are doing what is asked of you, no one is going to be able to challenge you. Best of luck.

Bud