[Fate & Free Will ] Astrology for the Week of February 17-23

There are some major shifts in the astrological weather this week. The Sun moves into Pisces and Mars *finally* prepares to move forward. 

Monday 02/17

• ☽ at 29° 32‘ Libra △ ☉ at 29° 32‘ Libra Aquarius | 6:23 pm eastern
• ☽ V/C | 6:23 - 7:18 pm eastern
• ☽ ▻ Scorpio | 7:18 pm eastern

Monday it might feel like everything just sort of clicks into place. Not a bad way to start off the week.

• Best for – Wrapping things up, making confident decisions, and having conversations that actually go somewhere.
• Potential Challenges – Getting too comfortable and missing the window to act, assuming mutual understanding without confirming, or hesitating to close the loop on something important.

Tuesday 02/18

• ☽ at 02° 35‘ Scorpio □ ♇ at 02° 35‘ Aquarius | 12:33 am eastern 
• ☉ ▻ Pisces | 5:06 am eastern
• ☽ at 07° 40‘ Scorpio △ ☿ at 07° 40‘ Pisces | 10:55 am eastern

Tuesday the shift in focus is noticeable - moving away from analysis and structure toward something more fluid and responsive. 

The focus is on perception, intuition, and reading situations with a mix of insight and control. Conversations and actions carry more weight, and there’s a stronger tendency to move with intention rather than impulse.

• Best for – Making careful but decisive moves, gathering information quietly, and recognizing opportunities that aren’t obvious.
• Potential Challenges – Holding onto thoughts or plans too tightly, assuming you know everything without confirmation, or letting emotions dictate strategy instead of reinforcing it.

The shift is largely due to the Sun moving into Pisces at 5:06 am eastern.

The Sun in Pisces shifts focus toward adaptability, perception, and the ability to navigate uncertainty with subtlety rather than force. This is a time when indirect approaches, careful observation, and an awareness of shifting circumstances take precedence over rigid plans or fixed outcomes.

• Best for – Working with changing circumstances, noticing what others overlook, and approaching situations with flexibility rather than force.
• Potential Challenges – Lack of clear direction, relying on assumptions instead of facts, or letting ambiguity delay necessary action.

Wednesday 02/19

• ☽ at 17° 08‘ Scorpio △ ♂︎ at 17° 08‘ Cancer | 6:06 am eastern
• ☽ at 19° 33‘ Scorpio △ ♄ at 19° 33‘ Pisces | 10:58 am eastern
• ☽ at 23° 26‘ Scorpio ☍ ♅ at 23° 26‘ Taurus | 6:47 pm eastern

Wednesday it’s easier to push forward on things that require focus or follow-through, but flexibility might be needed to keep everything from getting derailed.

• Best for – Staying committed to a goal, handling responsibilities with focus, and making progress on something that takes effort.
• Potential Challenges – Unexpected disruptions, resisting necessary changes, or pushing too hard and then having to course-correct.

Thursday 02/20

• ☽ at 28° 35‘ Scorpio △ ♆ at 28° 35‘ Pisces | 5:05 am eastern
• ☽ V/C | 5:05 - 7:54 am eastern
• ☽ ▻ Sagittarius | 7:54 am eastern
• 🌗 Last Quarter Moon | 12:32 pm eastern
• ☽ at 02° 39‘ Sagittarius ✳ ♇ at 02° 39‘ Aquarius | 1:11 pm eastern
• ☿ at 11° 43‘ Pisces □ ♃ at 11° 43‘ Gemini | 3:13 pm eastern

Thursday starts off slow, but once the Moon moves into Sagittarius at 7:54 am eastern things pick up.

Ideas are big, conversations move fast, and there’s an urge to chase after something exciting, but not everything is as clear as it seems. It’s easy to get caught up in the moment and miss important details or overestimate what’s actually possible.

• Best for – Exploring new ideas, making bold decisions, and jumping into things with enthusiasm.
• Potential Challenges – Overcommitting, misreading a situation, or assuming things will work out without considering the details.

Friday 02/21

• ☽ at 09° 22‘ Sagittarius △ ♀︎ at 09° 22‘ Aries | 2:28 am eastern
• ☽ at 11° 45‘ Sagittarius ☍ ♃ at 11° 45‘ Gemini | 7:08 am eastern
• ☽ at 13° 10‘ Sagittarius □ ☿ at 13° 10‘ Pisces | 9:53 am eastern
• ☽ at 19° 51‘ Sagittarius □ ♄ at 19° 51‘ Pisces | 10:50 pm eastern 

Friday it might be  tempting to take on more than is realistic. 

Conversations flow, opportunities sound promising, and decisions feel good in the moment—but not everything holds up under pressure. 

Miscommunication, overlooked details, or unexpected obstacles can slow things down, making it clear that enthusiasm alone won’t be enough to keep everything running smoothly.

• Best for – Building connections, making a strong case for something, and going after what feels worthwhile.
• Potential Challenges – Saying yes too quickly, overlooking key details, or assuming everything will fall into place without effort.

Saturday 02/22

• ☽ at 28° 40‘ Sagittarius □ ♆ at 28° 40‘ Pisces | 3:38 pm eastern
• ☽ V/C | 3:38 - 6:08 pm eastern
• ☽ ▻ Capricorn | 6:08 pm eastern

Saturday nothing is as straightforward as it seems, making it easy to misread situations or get caught up in something without realizing the full picture. 

Conversations, plans, or expectations may feel a little off, and what sounds good in theory might not hold up in reality.

• Best for – Creative thinking, exploring new ideas, and approaching things with flexibility.
• Potential Challenges – Miscommunication, missing important details, or assuming something is certain when it isn’t.

Sunday 02/23 

• ☽ at 04° 58‘ Capricorn ✳ ☉ at 04° 58‘ Pisces | 3:26 am eastern
• ☿ at 17° 00‘ Pisces △ ♂︎ at 17° 00‘ Cancer | 11:57 am eastern
• ☽ at 10° 03‘ Capricorn  □ ♀︎ at 10° 03‘ Aries | 12:51 pm eastern
• ♂︎ ▻ Direct at 17° 00‘ Cancer | 8:59 pm eastern

Sunday there’s a strong urge to move forward, but things aren’t fully in motion yet. 

Conversations and decisions feel more deliberate, with a sense that something is about to shift, even if it’s not happening right this second. 

Frustration might bubble up, especially if it feels like action should be happening faster than it actually is.

• Best for – Laying the groundwork for future action, having important discussions, and figuring out next steps.
• Potential Challenges – Wanting things to happen faster than they realistically can, pushing too hard when patience is needed, or feeling stuck in place.

A big part of that forward momentum is Mars stationing direct at 8:59 pm eastern.

This is a turning point, but not an immediate burst of action—it’s the moment before movement starts again. 

Energy, motivation, and decision-making have been stalled or uncertain, and now things are shifting toward forward momentum. 

While progress won’t happen all at once, the sense of being stuck is lifting, making it easier to see where things are headed.

• Best for – Regaining clarity on stalled projects, preparing for action, and recognizing where effort needs to be directed next.
• Potential Challenges – Expecting immediate results, feeling restless with slow-moving progress, or struggling to adjust after a period of delay.

Until next time, my wish for you is the strength to just keep swimming. -Robin💋