February 2023 horoscopes: Out with the retrograde, in with the new
It’s a new moon, love is in the air, and for the first time in nearly a year, exactly zero major planets are retrograde. Things are getting better! Cosmic momentum flows throughout February, making it a fantastic time to pursue new projects, relationships, or birth control options (wink!). Get the astrological scoop on Valentine’s Day and more with your February horoscope.
Aquarius
January 20 – February 18
Happy birthday season, Aquarius! The full moon on February 5 brings relationship matters to a head, so give yourself and your partners room to express feelings, even if they change on a dime. Your social life takes off mid-month, so schedule some friendly dinner conversations or send a few flirty texts to a potential valentine. Just make sure your plans are both socially and sensually stimulating. You need the best of both worlds!
Pisces
February 19 – March 20
You’re irresistibly attractive in everything you’re going through right now, Pisces—and that’s thanks to seductive planet Venus stirring up your sign for the first few weeks of the month. Channel your inner love goddess and enjoy this magical prelude to Pisces season! The new moon on February 20 is the perfect day to make a birthday wish and show your heart, so set your sexiest intentions.
Aries
March 21 – April 19
A sexy full moon on February 5 illuminates the potential for passion in and out of the bedroom. Bring a budding romance into full bloom or breathe some life into a creative endeavor. Romance is still alive after Valentine’s Day, as love Venus enters your sign on February 20. This cosmic glow-up boosts your powers of manifestation in love, meaning is that you can attract anything (and anyone) your heart desires.
Taurus
April 20 – May 20
Your schedule is packed with career action and social obligations, Taurus—but that doesn’t mean it’s all work and no play! An unexpected fling or sudden flash of passion could promise a little excitement ahead of Valentine’s Day, while the new moon on February 20 encourages you to embrace your extroverted side. You never know what inspiring people you might meet when you say yes to a spontaneous night out.
Gemini
May 21 – June 20
The libidinous planet Mars continues to burn in your sign throughout the month, stoking your sexual fire and heating up your personal goals. Passion is sexy, so don’t be afraid to make the first move and go after what you want. Come February 20, Venus sweetens your social life—so introduce a new lover to your crew or flirt with a friend of a friend.
Cancer
June 21 – July 22
Traditional Valentine’s Day celebrations are fun and all, but you’re craving something more adventurous today, Cancer. Doing something new and daring with your boyfriend can improve your relationship and change your perspective. The new moon on February 20 inspires you to let your inner daredevil loose and experiment in the bedroom. Taking a risk is fun sometimes—unless we’re talking about birth control, of course!
Leo
July 23 – August 22
Relationships take center stage during the full moon, Leo, and your love life is buzzing with planetary activity. Expect plenty of opportunities to make romantic commitments, talk about your feelings, or deepen levels of intimacy with a current lover. While partnerships are a big theme, the full moon in your sign on February 5 reminds you that prioritizing your own needs and wants is equally important.
Virgo
August 23 – September 22
Your love life is steaming up this month, Virgo, so take some time to focus on relationships. The Valentine’s Day astro-forecast looks even more dreamy, so indulge your inner romantic and let yourself be transported into a pink fantasy. The new moon on February 20 can enable new levels of commitment in current relationships, or even bring a potential new partner into the picture.
Pounds
September 23 – October 22
It’s time to continue your courtship, Libra. The full moon on February 5 lights up your social life, inspiring you to hit the town for some pre-Valentine’s Day celebrations with friends. By mid-month, romantic connections are popping up left and right, so message some sexy strangers on a dating app or brainstorm some fun new dating ideas that might spark more passion in an existing one relationship.
Scorpio
October 23 – November 21
Your sex drive and desire for intimacy fuel their engine, Scorpio, so enjoy the carnal intensity and find someone who is willing to connect with you in every way. The new moon on February 20 is a good time to vent, as it brings fresh inspiration and fun flirting. Balance the scales by adopting a more playful attitude toward relationships for the rest of the month.
Sagittarius
November 22 – December 21
The full moon on February 5th brings the refreshing burst of adventure you’ve been craving, Sagittarius. Go on a joyride with your lovers and fulfill your wildest fantasies. You are in the driver’s seat in your relationships now, so the initiative is yours to take! Your love life will get a boost on February 20, as all kinds of new opportunities will appear in the field of dating and romance.
Capricorn
December 22 – January 19
Surface-level love won’t cut it this month, Capricorn. Taboo topics become dinner table talk under the full moon on February 5, so be real in relationships and be honest about your deepest desires. Valentine’s Day will be sexy, but the romance will be more intense next week. Any new connections made will be stronger, while established relationships can reach new levels of intimacy. Enjoy sensual, spiritual vibes.