Mercury and Venus change signs and the energy shifts.

This week the energy shifts, on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Mercury moves into Aquarius and on Thursday, February 11, 2010 Venus enters Pisces. Mercury rules how we think, our immediate environment, transportation and communication of all kinds. In the political world it rules public opinion, treaties, the Secretary of State and the public school system. A few days after entering Aquarius, Mercury and retrograde Mars oppose one another, a combative stance that does not bode well for peace and harmony. Traffic accidents and tie ups, heated debates that verge on physical violence and difficulties in diplomatic relationships. Mercury in Aquarius fosters original thinking and ideas, innovative and unique solutions and a certain rebellious attitude against the status quo. President Barack Obama will have something to say, he will reach out and try to mend fences. Debt, finances and financial reform and the salvaging of the healthcare reform bill will be the subject of his speeches and focal point of his meetings. Venus’ move into Pisces extends the olive branch and furthers the cause of peace and reconciliation. Venus is the diplomat, comfortable and operating at full force in Pisces she settles things, brings people together in an altruistic manner. Venus here operates from the highest spiritual motivations. Mercury rules the young, Venus rules young women, and Mars rules young men, so the youth movement may begin to find their voice. In our personal lives the shift of these planets, from one sign to another, effects how we think (Mercury) and how we relate (Venus). Mercury in Aquarius wants to get together with a group of friends and bat ideas around. Venus in Pisces wants to merge with another on a spiritual level. We’re drawn to music, arts and humanitarian causes. Make a note of how you feel at the beginning of the week and compare it with how you feel by the end of the week. You’ll get the picture.