Reconnect with your tribe this month, Aries, and add a few new members. The Sun is in Aquarius until the 19th, warming up your zone of friendship and group activity. Make new contacts, spread the word about your projects, and start your own mastermind group to exchange ideas. After the 19th, the pace slows down when the Sun moves into Pisces, your twelfth house of healing and closure. This is the time to finish any big ventures before your birthday, and just get some extra sleep.Valentine's Day arrives a week early, with three big events on February 7th that affect your love life. That day, romantic Venus moves into Aries until March, and the Leo full moon energizes your passionate fifth house. You should be feeling glamorous and attractive, ready to make a necessary change or to pursue your desires. The challenge? Tough Saturn also goes retrograde (backward) in Libra, your relationship house, from February 7-June 25. Saturn retrograde can test your closest ties, exposing flaws in the foundation. You may simply be too busy for quality time, or perhaps kept apart from your sweetie due to circumstances like travel, clashing schedules or obligations to another family member. If you've been single for a long time and not loving it, it's time to face those deep-seated resistances and blocks. (Hint: they're in you.) On February 3rd, a huge creative and spiritual revolution begins when dreamy Neptune enters its home sign of Pisces until 2026. Pisces rules your mystic and artistic twelfth house, and the next 14 years of your life will be colored by Neptune's influence. You may decide to work in the spiritual or wellness field, or to bring some "law of attraction" energy to a more traditional career path. For example, if you're a doctor, you might explore integrative medicine. If you're an accountant, you could also bone up on prosperity consciousness. You may become a healer during this time (if you're not one already). Karma is Neptune's domain, so if you've been judging others harshly or pointing fingers, you may get a big, eye-opening lesson about compassion. If you've suffered a trauma in your life, this could be an important cycle to heal and then use that to help others. The big day for your love life is February 7th, which will activate three important cosmic events. Romantic Venus enters Aries until March 5th, putting a little spring in your step. Get out, flirt, dress up and be proactive in your love life. If you've been feeling schlumpy over the winter, freshen up your look. Try a new hairstyle or makeup palette, or treat yourself to statement jewelry (like a chunky cocktail ring) or some bright new tops. The 7th also features a full moon in Leo, your passionate fifth house. Strong feelings come out into the open that day, and things could even get dramatic. There's no holding back, so might as well express yourself, Aries. Even if what you have to say is painful, or if there's a blowout fight, it's better to tell the truth and expose the issues. On a sweeter note, a budding crush could blossom into a full-blown romance. The fifth house also rules fertility, so a pregnancy is possible now. On a positive note, this could be a far more romantic date than Valentine's Day, so you might even want to celebrate a week early-or use this day to choose the perfect gift for your honey.However, you can't get entirely swept away on a fantasy trip. Stern Saturn turns retrograde (backward) in Libra from February 7-June 25, challenging your commitments. Saturn retrograde can bring you one last round of romantic boot camp. It's time to get real about your relationships. Are you in or are you out? A bond could be tested, and you may need to suss out whether you're "just not that into them"-or if there's foundational work to be done. (Just a couple weeks ago, Aries Aretha Franklin called off her engagement to a longtime partner, explaining that things "were moving a little too fast." Another Aries we know stopped divorce proceedings and reunited.) This is all part of a bigger cycle, Aries. Saturn is in Libra October 2009-October 2012, pushing you to leave the teenage fantasies behind and grow up in your love life. This taskmaster planet reminds you that it's not just about HAVING the greatest partner, it's about BEING one yourself. Are you expecting the other person to pick up the slack, pull all the weight or "make" you feel attractive? Aries, it's time to quit being lazy and take more responsibility. Or, are you the one taking on more than your fair share of responsibility to keep the relationship running? Put the ball firmly in the other person's court. Since retrogrades bring back the past, you may also realize someone is "the one who got away," but don't expect the reconciliation to be easy. Perhaps an ex will try to win you back, but you'll need solid proof that this person has changed for the better. Old problems never properly addressed will keep coming back unless you confront them.Staunchly single Aries might examine why you're keeping love out of your life. Chances are, it's fear-you think you're protecting yourself from repeating a past heartbreak or pain. Truth is, you're just skipping out on doing the hard recovery work...and you're giving the painful past all your power. Saturn retrograde invites you to delve into those fears and grow beyond them. One of our favorite books (and now a teleclass) is Calling In the One: Seven Weeks to Attract the Love of Your Life. It's a self-study guide that helps you understand and dismantle anything that's blocking you from having the CHOICE of a fulfilling relationship. You're not obligated to be in a relationship, Aries, but at least you can give yourself the option. A major cycle in your health and healing begins this month. On February 3rd, Neptune begins a 14-year journey thr0ugh Pisces, your twelfth house of closure, spirituality, the subconscious and wellness. You may go on a long spiritual growth cycle during this time. If you're already involved in this kind of work, you could rise to the ranks as an influential leader. Stressed-out Aries may want to meditate more, and find as many outlets as possible for relaxation and creative expression.This could really kick in after the 19th, when the Sun enters Pisces for a month. Slow down, reflect, and focus on tying up loose ends before your birthday. You might even want to go on a retreat, do some intense meditation or put your energy into finishing a big project. Hold off on starting anything big if you can, though you can certainly do the prep work. You may have some realizations about who belongs in your life, and who's an energy drain. Reflect on this, get some extra rest and let the universe lend a helping hand. There's strength in numbers now, Aries. The Sun is in Aquarius, your eleventh house of collaborations and technology, until February 19th. Spend time this month networking, connecting with like-minded people and building a team. If you're a business owner, this is a great time to freshen up or launch a website, and to use social media to get the word out. Mastered Twitter but confounded by Google Plus? Check out helpful resources like Laura Roeder ( HYPERLINK ""http://www.lauraroeder.com"" www.lauraroeder.com), who explains how to use modern marketing methods in a practical and digestible way. There might even be a reshuffling in the ranks for you soon. You've learned a lot about teamwork in the last 14 years, while healing Neptune visited Aquarius. On February 3rd, Neptune departs this area of your chart, which may also come as a relief. Since 1998, you've had your share of codependent connections, disappointing colleagues and coat-tail jockeys who just wanted to ride on the fumes of your achievements. Although you're a stronger, more compassionate leader as a result, you might also be ready to retire from playing "den mother" for the troops. Quit picking up other people's slack and hold them accountable for their responsibilities. With maturity planet Saturn retrograde (backward) in your partnership house from February 7-June 25, it's even more important that you learn how to play well with others. Saturn retrograde could challenge a business partnership or things could get tense with a close colleague. Perhaps the lines aren't totally clear between you, and things need to be spelled out to the letter-even put into writing. If you're signing contracts, have them reviewed by a lawyer. The key is to make sure all the foundational work has been done properly so that everyone knows where s/he stands. No cutting corners now, Aries.

General Characteristics of Aries

Aries is ruled by Mars, the fiery red planet of energy and drive. In mythology, Mars was the god of war and aggression. Highly impatient and competitive, many Aries have the fighting spirit of your mythological ruler. You love to be a hero--or to be swept away by one. As the zodiac's first sign, you were born to be number one. You're a solo star who steals the spotlight and inspires everyone with your confidence. Yeah, you can be impatient, even a little bossy, especially when you don't get your way. As the "baby" of the zodiac, you need lots of attention, and can throw quite the tantrum when you don't get it. Fortunately, you rarely have a problem turning heads. Your friends love to follow as you lead them on the latest adventure. Make sure to let other people be the boss every now and then, too, or you could alienate potential allies. Focus your competitive streak into a diva-worthy goal, delegate to your troops, and you'll rise to the top!

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