This is a big month because Neptune, the planet of dreams and inspiration, will make a monumental move into

your eighth house of other people's money on Februar y 3. Anytime a big planet moves into a new sign, it is always headline news in a strological circles, but this particular planetary move is doubly big. No one al ive today has experienced Neptune in Pisces because the last time Neptune visite d this sign was between 1847 and 1862. Neptune moves very slowly in our solar sy stem and will stay in your financial sector (eighth house) for fourteen years. While having the planet of fantasy and imagination in a financial part of the ch art is not the easiest place to host Neptune, it does not necessarily have to be a difficult trend. Of all signs, Leo is considered to be one of the most creati ve signs (along with Pisces), so if you are paid for your ideas and artistic vis ions, hosting Neptune in this house should bring you quite a bit of business in coming years. The same could be said for you if you work in not-for-profit, char itable, or humanitarian work - you will do well. The reason that you may have to take precautions with money dealings in future y ears is that Neptune is a planet known to veil reality, which can be fine if we are talking about an area of life that can take that kind of treatment, but this house rules taxes, inheritances, estates, venture capital, financial aid, schol arships - things that require razor sharp thinking and solid facts! To counter any possible problems with this trend, one that will last until Janua ry 26, 2026, you will need to get all your deals spelled out in writing to preve nt confusion. If you plan to marry and have money saved or own property, think a bout setting up a prenuptial arrangement, as unromantic as that might sound. Fin d a way to organize your financial paperwork, and take steps to keep key papers in a place safe from fire and water. Be present in all negotiations and meetings so that no one can make decisions without your direct knowledge and involvement . If you are married and your partner handles all the finances, ask questions an d be knowledgeable about such things as insurance so that you know about all abo ut the family finances should you ever have to take over the household books in an emergency. Neptune does not act quickly but slowly and gradually, so you will have a little time to ramp up, but the sooner you come up to speed on these mat ters, the safer you will be in the future. Now let's turn to your financial prospects, which actually shine brightly in Feb ruary. Mercury governs your earned income (second house) and will be unusually a ctive during the week of February 13-18. You will have opportunity to make money during that time, so let's have a look at the various days involved. The first day to watch will be February 13, a day when you will receive mixed me ssages that will be sent to you from Mercury. On one hand, Mercury will spend ti me with Neptune, excellent if you want to sell a piece of art (or buy one) or to sell a concept for a new artistic concept. This is not a good link up if you wa nt to sign a contract. Here is where it gets interesting. On the same day, Febru ary 13, Mercury will be in perfect, exact angle to Saturn, considered the best o f all places for signing contracts. I suggest you take a conservative approach, however, and not sign anything on February 13. However, the link between the art s and Neptune is strong, so you may be able to sell a piece of art you created o r own on this day. A really wonderful, golden day for money-career talks will be February 16 when J upiter will contact Mercury. This communication between two planets will connect your good work, reputation, and experience directly with your salary and other earned income. What a great day for a performance review, presentation, or salar y negotiation. If you live in Asia or Australia, add one day (always), so the da y to watch is February 17. Indeed, on one of these two days, February 16-17, your agent / publicist / manag

er / business partner / lawyer may stun you when he or she pulls a rabbit out of a hat. News from a business partner or collaborator should be sensational on on e of these two days. The new moon will appear in the same house, your eighth house of other people's money, on February 21 and will encourage you to grow your finances. This is the time to make application for a loan, redo your insurance policies, and apply for venture capital. It's the time to begin a court action, say, if you have not re ceived child support, or to send in a claim to your insurance company. You will have two weeks to do so, as all new moons give you that much time. It's good to know the days just AFTER the new moon arrives will always be strongest. The new moon will be in Pisces at 3 degrees, in perfect angle to Pluto in your s ixth house of work projects, and to Jupiter in Taurus in your house of fame. Wow , as you see, your eighth house of other people's money (bonuses, commissions, b ank loans, venture capital, insurance payouts, and so forth) will be linked to y our house of work projects (where Pluto is based) and to Jupiter in your house o f fame. This particular new moon, then, seems more attached to your work than an ything else. All that you have done in your career - possibly over the course of years - will now come together to help you get the money you are hoping to rece ive. This new moon will be very, very good for you. If you work in a creative field, either as the artist or as support to artists, there are two days when your imagination and creativity will allow you to genera te more money and would be great to schedule a meeting. The first will come on Sunday, February 19, when the Sun, your ruler, will meet with Neptune, and you will find that your mind is on fire, generating more ideas than you can write down - try to capture them all! Use Friday, February 17, or Monday, February 20 if you won't be seeing anyone who is involved with your crea tive projects on Sunday. Or set aside quiet time on Sunday to work alone n your project. In terms of your career, you have a spectacular day to schedule an important mee ting, negotiation, or presentation, one that could help you land a breakthrough of epic proportions: Friday, February 24. If you generally work over the weekend or plan to do so over February 25-26 and will see a VIP at the time, then that weekend will shine brightly - that's when Jupiter will meet with the Sun. Indeed, the period from February 24-26 will be platinum gold, due to a very frie ndly communication between the Sun and Jupiter, making this weekend your BEST of February. Whenever Jupiter, the giver of gifts and luck, is involved in any tal ks, that's always good news, but when Jupiter speaks to your ruling star, the Su n, that's even bigger news. That's why this day is worth four gold stars for you ! There will be one more powerful day for you, Tuesday, February 28, perfect for m eeting with top level VIPs and a new project, for the Sun, your ruler, will meet with Pluto in Capricorn. Earth signs will be dominant all month (the ones that are so friendly to one ano ther), so it will be important to keep your ideas within the realm of practicali ty. Rather than offer up blue-sky ideas, keep your suggestions grounded, dear Le o. You are such a visionary, but this year you will need to be sure to keep thin gs real and within proportion. It is always more fun to show the full sweep of a n idea, in its biggest and most panoramic form, so that you can show others as f ar as your idea can go. Yet the preponderance of earth means the bean counters w ill have a strong say in how things go, and everyone at the meeting will be deal ing with certain limitations. All signs will need to keep this in mind, not just yours, dear Leo, so be smart and keep things tailored to the client's needs and

budget. Now let's turn to matters of romance. Earlier, at the very start of your report, I discussed the important role of Neptune in your joint financial arrangements in coming years. Yet there is more to discuss - the fact that Neptune will not o nly enter your financial house but LEAVE your partnership sector for the first t ime since 1998 is important. Neptune will not return to your marriage and partne rship commitment house (including business partnerships) in your lifetime. This could easily signal a big and possibly improved change for your most romant ic relationship. While it is possible that you were inspired by your partner, pe rhaps because this person is very creative or helped people in need (perhaps in a charitable way), there is a possible downside that Neptune may have brought du ring your time together. You may have had to give up too much for a partner in t he past, sacrificing your own needs so that your partner may benefit. You may ha ve done this willingly, or you may have been in a circumstance that dictated thi s must be. Or it might have been that your partner has not been entirely honest with you al l these years. (By now you would know if this applies to you.) Now, however, on February 3, you will no longer be subject to these types of difficulties in a re lationship. You will enjoy the difference - everything will change now and you w ill find your relationship more even and clearer too. Now let's turn to the spec ific days of this month that you may want to note. Single or attached, the month starts out beautifully, with a full moon in Leo, 1 8 degrees, on February 7, and you will notice a culmination to something dearly important to you within five days of this date. Full moons bring closure and cla rity, so after this full moon occurs, you may feel more settled. This may not be a romantic moment for you, but it might be. I say that because full moons in ou r own sign often bring up plans and matters involving an important relationship, and will also put a spotlight on what you want for yourself. This full moon will become doubly important if your birthday falls within five d ays of August 10, as the degrees of this full moon will reach out to you. The meeting of Venus and Uranus on Thursday, February 9, could bring an exciting first meeting if you are a single Leo. This could happen while you are away a l ong trip, or while taking classes at a university. Your ninth house will be lit up, so there are other intriguing opportunities to meet someone new. You may hav e that first meeting while standing in line at the passport bureau, while servin g jury duty, or while you are in the green room of a TV station before you go on camera. Both Venus and Uranus planets will be in fire sign Aries, a sign that b lends beautifully with yours, so this day could be lucky for love! If your birth day falls within five days of July 24, this meeting of Venus and Uranus on Febru ary 9 may be doubly sweet! Valentine's Day should be romantic fun for you if you are dating seriously. I sa y this for several reasons. First, the moon on that day will be in Sagittarius, lighting your fifth house of love! This won't be a new or full moon, so it won't be as powerful as one of those, but at least the moon will cooperate and bring an environment conducive for love. That's a good start. Also, in February, the S un will be moving through your commitment sector, and furthermore, last month, o n January 23, you had a new moon in your commitment sector. If you are serious a bout your partner, you may already have had talks about marriage and may be read y to move ahead on your plan. This could make this Valentine's Day quite special ! If you are already attached, this day for lovers may be sweet for you too. Mercu ry will be near Neptune, so the words you hear, or the letter, card, or text you

receive, could turn out to be quite touching. In so many ways, it looks like a great month for you, one that holds the possibility for love, travel, fun, money , and lots of career success! Summary Last year you were supposed to see enormous gains in your career, so what happen ed, dear Leo? You had a strong start when Jupiter entered Taurus in June, but th en things fizzled. Don't worry one bit. Why? The answer is Jupiter went retrogra de on August 30, so you didn't have much time to make tracks. In late December, Jupiter went direct and needed a little time to ramp up his speed. Now, all cond itions are right for you to gear up for a big career campaign that can bring you victory by late April or early May. You are close, but your aim must be precise and steady. You are in a position to make the victory of a decade, so don't get distracted. Keep working at your goals! You will enter into a sensational career phase ter will collaborate with your ruler, the Sun. n your worth at this time and also to agree on on package. If you regularly work on weekends, standout days. on Friday, February 24, when Jupi It will be easy to impress VIPs o a fair (even generous) compensati then February 25-26 will be your

The following week, on February 27 and 28, will be a fine time to discuss upcomi ng projects (perhaps some that you suggest), because at that time Pluto will wor k with the Sun to get you the kind of assignment that later takes you places. Part of your determination to make a success of your career may be driven by you r high expenses these days. You need more money, but changing jobs just for the sake of making more money may not be the best idea. Your chart is blossoming for career accolades, but the salary offered may temporarily lag behind your new ti tle, but catch up later. It's your decision, so see how you feel. Your private life may bring some big news too. With the Sun and Mercury lighting your commitment / marriage house, you may be mulling over the idea of accepting or even giving a marriage proposal soon. (If you are not dating, you can use th is energy for forming a strong business alliance.) If you are married already, t hen you may see some interesting developments now in your partner's life, ones t hat would affect you in the best way. Good news makes both of you happy! Although Valentine's Day is February 14, you may have your mind made up about an important love relationship by the time the full moon in Leo arrives, February 7. This full moon could become a landmark moment for you, when a desire or plan that is very important to you moves from idea to reality. If anything confused y ou over the past weeks, clarity will return, and you will be energized by your f uture, which appears to be shaping up before your eyes. The fact that Venus is entering fellow fire sign Aries on February 8 is very goo d news - Venus will be at a perfect angle to help you until March 5. You will se e just how exciting it can be having Venus supporting you on February 9 when you may take a spontaneous journey, out of the blue. Go! This one would bring all s orts of fun, especially if you are a July-born Leo. Living arrangements will need to be addressed by May, no later. Saturn is curren tly edging closer to your home sector. Once Saturn enters in October, you won't find as many options to improve your living space as you do now. Keep an eye out for interesting spaces now. If you have to buy or sell a house, your best price will occur in late April or early May, prior to May 15, no later. Any kind of lifestyle change you may be considering may be causing you to spend

quite a bit of money, including such examples as a move to a new home, a return to the university, a marriage, the arrival of a baby, or the start of your own b usiness. The eighth house covers funding from loans, mortgages, financial aid, a nd scholarships, to income from commissions, bonuses, prize winnings inheritance , child support, court settlements, and other such funds. This month a new moon will appear in this money-oriented house of other people's money on February 21, so discussions about funding will be activated. You might make money from an artistic interpretation or venture, which would be an excellent way to use the energy of this new moon. No matter what you plan to do, be sure you get a solid idea of your present and future financial picture be fore you commit to any loans. With Neptune now in this house for the coming 14 y ears, parts of your financial picture may be obscured. The move of Neptune out o f your relationship house will help you see your partner more accurately, and al so improve the way you relate to your closest relationship - always good news! Dates to Note for Leo: Romance is best: February 1, 2, 5, 6, 9 (electric), 15, 16, 23, 24, and 25. Career matters will bring thrilling news February 24-25 and 27-28. The Sun will be involved with those days, and the Sun is your guardian star. These days are s pectacular for you! Travel should be a fun option all month, but particularly on or near February 9. Your agent / manager / lawyer or business partner is worth his/her weight in gol d on February 15 and 16. You may give or accept a marriage proposal this month. (After all, tradition say s in a leap year, roles are reversed! Ask, if you are not asked!) The full moon will be in Leo February 7, and will affect you for four days plus or minus. Something of vital importance is reaching critical mass. Mars in Virgo has increased your spending, possibly because you are planning a m ajor lifestyle change, such as a return to college, a residential move, or a new baby, as some examples. Your financial picture will brighten considerably once the new moon of February 21 arrives - watch the two weeks that follow for your best chance to take action s to improve your bottom line.