WELCOME TO KAT LANE'S ASTROCAST, A WEEK-AT-A-GLANCE FORECAST THAT HELPS YOU PLAN BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON.

KAT'S OVERVIEW FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 2

To find out the Cosmic Climate for each day, click on the sign links in the overview below or the sign buttons that follow it. Remember, the Cosmic Climate affects us all, regardless of what sign we happen to be. New to the AstroCast? Check out How It Works.

You Can Be Royal
You’ll want to tread lightly, on MONDAY. That’s because the Leo Moon will be at odds with both a delinquent Mercury and a disruptive Uranus. This inharmonic convergence could upend your schedule and cause communications to be erratic and, possibly, contentious, with conflicts that come out of left field. There could also be direct challenges to your ideas, pitting traditional methods against unconventional means. All of this can exacerbate a leonine leaning to become pompous and overbearing. You, however, will not get riled by hollow hot-heads seeking attention and trying to drag you into the fray. You will tap Leo’s innate majesty, rise above the one-upmanship and ego-fueled spectacles and display true leadership. At 5:55p, the Moon flames out and goes Void until late evening. Read all about the dos and don’ts of the Void Moon here.

Idle Hands?
Whenever the Moon’s in hardworking Virgo, we’re inspired to roll up our sleeves and get down to business, which will be a good thing to do over the next two days.  Not only because this diligent Moon likes to keep busy, but because the busier you keep yourself, the less likely you’ll be to get caught up in any mischief.  On TUESDAY, a devilish Mars will needle, prod and annoy, inciting Virgo’s nitpicky nature, a situation likely to make everyone high-strung and hyper-critical. It will be a challenge to avoid getting rankled. Try. The best way to avoid these antics, would be to take on a complicated and intensely detailed project, preferably alone. Otherwise, all this productivity will just dissipate into inane bluster and pointless squabbles.
Expect everyone to be a bit jumpy and on edge, WEDNESDAY, thanks to irksome aspects from Mercury and Venus bedeviling the Virgo Moon, making for another day when you’ll want to keep busy with an all-consuming project. While these orbs can activate your resourcefulness and mental dexterity, they can also activate your nerves, creating a lot of anxiety and hyperactivity. The good news is you know this in advance and can preset your default to “chill.” Then you can direct Virgo’s micro focus and troubleshooting acumen at an intricate project, so all this industry doesn’t fizzle into a frenzy of wheel-spinning and angst. Who knows? You might just uncover the missing piece that helps bring a project to a successful completion.

Make A Connection
THURSDAY’s Libra Moon presides over another morning when communications are likely to go off the rails. A manic Mercury and erratic Uranus are at again, disrupting the flow of information while a nebulous Neptune is causing confusion, misunderstandings, even deception. Fortunately, the fog will clear out once incisive Pluto arrives, around noon. When the Moon’s in Libra, we tend to be a little more indecisive and a lot more compromising. But resolute Pluto will instill plenty of backbone. If you’ve been wavering on a decision or trying to negotiate a better contract, you’ll have the courage to take a stance and stand your ground. But be prepared to get swept off your feet, come evening, when a hot to trot Mars excites Libra’s more romantic aspirations, making this the best date night this week!
Thank god it’s FRIDAY! It appears to be the most productive day this week. That’s because the Libra Moon will not only be the beneficiary of positive aspects from the bold Sun and a motivated Mars, but a powerful boost from expansive Jupiter. Because this partner-focused Moon sparks a strong desire to connect, this is an ideal day for teamwork, networking and self-promotion. With the Moon waning in strength, you’re not looking to make new relationships, but rather to strengthen existing bonds and raise your profile. Go forth and circulate! Come evening, we’ll once again experience this Moon’s romantic side, as it slow dances toward a sultry Venus, making Friday the other best date night this week!

WEEKEND FORECAST
The Moon will be Void until midafternoon on SATURDAY, which makes it perfect for tackling your to-do list, getting errands and chores out of the way or just puttering around. Enjoy this down time, because at 2:13p, the Moon moves into Scorpio and smack into a volatile configuration with a seething Pluto. If you’ve got a bone to pick or a grudge to settle, save it for another day. In the meantime, steer clear of button-pushers and family drama and do your best to stay out of trouble. The same caution applies to SUNDAY, when an ill-tempered Mars squares off with the Scorpio Moon, indicating another turbulent and unsettling day. It would be best to reschedule that brunch or any other plans, and save the socializing for the evening. That’s when the storm clouds will disperse and the Scorpio Moon will be considerably buoyed and brightened by the presence of a fun-loving and upbeat Jupiter.