Thu Feb 1: Getting Down To It

You may want to take on the world as things get under way but, as the day wears on, you might feel glad that you've been able to get the simple jobs done. If you can do the dishes, make the bed and attend to the details of life and work, you'll be well ahead as the evening comes. Keep the evening for simple, healthy food and activity. Beneficial colours are witch hazel and tangerine. Lucky numbers are 9 and 21.

Fri Feb 2: Full Moon

The Full Moon blazes in your house of work and health. You may need to make change with daily routines. Minor health problems may trouble. Emotions may rise, either in you or with a co-worker or with someone involved in your day. Sort problems out by going through what's wrong. Let excess emotion boil away then try to get matters clear. There could be excitement or strong feeling over matters connected with work or health. Healthy colours are burgundy and lavender. Lucky numbers are 6 and 11.

Sat Feb 3: Talking It Over

Mercury is in your sign now so there will be talk and action necessary in the weeks to come. You may need to plan, discuss or explain things. You may review a situation with someone close. You may need to express yourself creatively. Any or all of this may take longer than you think. Give it time. Expect surprises. Watch for minor accidents or upsets later on. Communicative colours are cool violet and red garnet. Lucky numbers are 1 and 22.

Sun Feb 4: Cooperation

Work closely with those close to you. Hear what they have to say. Give help or support with their endeavours. It will be a perfect day to either discuss a problem or have a romantic interlude. Share activities with those close to you. Do things the way they like them to be done. Keep it simple. Be clear, honest and efficient in your dealings. Advantageous colours are ultramarine and white. Lucky numbers are 9 and 27.

Mon Feb 5: Getting On

If you're in a relationship, today's a day to get in sync with your loved one and stay that way. A partner or close associate may set the pace or lead the way. If you're single, it's still important to establish a mood of cooperation with those around you. Even if you're buzzing about home or the office on your own, work harmoniously. Don't turn tasks into a battle. Auspicious colours are peach and green. Lucky numbers are 7 and 12.

Tue Feb 6: Deep Discussion

There may be something going on with a partner or associate that will need discussion. You may need to talk about finance with a loved one. You may need to talk about ways and means with someone you have to get on with or work around. You might end up 'in deep' or touching on serious issues. Mind how you go. Know where the boundaries are. If you're restless or frustrated, don't indulge in the evening. Take time to sort 'you' out. Beneficial colours are strawberry and lemon. Lucky numbers are 21 and 18.

Wed Feb 7: Treat Yourself

You might have an impulse day. There may be purchases but don't be imprudent. You may treat yourself or just do something to depart from the normal routine. You could be bored or restless or feeling confined, so don't do anything too silly. You may have a chance encounter where the excitement goes as quickly as it came. You may be excited or upset about a minor matter or meeting. It will pass. Advantageous colours are jasmine and honey. Lucky numbers are 8 and 11.

Thu Feb 8: In Deep

Hold back with the credit card. Don't just wave it at a problem. Make real calculations as to what you can afford. You may be worried or you may just be finding things stressful at the moment. Don't push forward with haste or urgency. A period of review is coming up so don't get tangled up in any further complications. Reflect on things. Advantageous colours are ruby and cream. Lucky numbers are 8 and 9.

Fri Feb 9: Getting Away From It

If you find that you're caught up in wrangles or difficulties in dealing with others, step back and get right away to get a better perspective. There may be tensions with authority. You may be delayed by problems with work or health. You may deal with someone that resists your efforts. Get into the fresh air. Take a deep breath and a new perspective. Maybe you're too close to the problem. Stand back! Propitious colours are pale rose and ginger. Lucky numbers are 11 and 8.

Sat Feb 10: Looking Ahead

It's time to look to the future. You may have a plan that will take time to execute. You may know where you want to go but be troubled by delays or obstacles. If it's worth chasing then it's worth the wait, Pisces. Discuss what's on your agenda with informed or intelligent people. The company of those who see the wider world will benefit. You may encounter a strong or testy individual from a foreign or overseas background. Excellent colours are orchid and brown. Lucky numbers are 3 and 9.

Sun Feb 11: On Your Mettle

The day will push you as it rolls along. You may start with tasty food, broad ideas and interesting conversation. However, the demands of responsibility will begin to assert themselves and you may have to change track to take care of others or get things done. Someone in authority may feature. You may have a testing encounter. You may have to put your own authoritative stamp on proceedings. Professional concerns may feature. Beneficial colours are charcoal and yellow sapphire. Lucky numbers are 10 and 21.

Mon Feb 12: Requirements

Just do what has to be done today, Pisces. There may be an authority figure to negotiate with. There may be an authoritative action that you have to take. Someone higher in the food chain may irritate you. Work around them and don't react. The strong position will be the place where you don't lose your cool. A powerful or bossy female may feature. Auspicious colours are peach blossom and charcoal. Lucky numbers are 8 and 12.

Tue Feb 13: Mood Will Lift

You begin the day with responsibilities to shoulder or duties to carry out. You may deal with those in authority, as there may be a professional matter or a career concern. Just do what you know is required. This mood will lift and friends will come into the frame, so why not head out and enjoy yourself in good company. Advantageous colours are emerald and peach. Lucky numbers are 10 and 11.

Wed Feb 14: Mercury Retro On Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day! But don't get your wires crossed. Prepare for confusion as Mercury turns retrograde in your sign. Take care in the weeks ahead and watch for trouble with communications. You become indecisive or accident prone, perhaps returning to past activities or ways of thinking. You may reconnect with someone that's been close in the past. Decide on a change of direction. What is it you really want? Try chanting 'AH' to create harmony! Read more on Mercury Retrograde! Providential colours are rich rose and translucent amber. Lucky numbers are 1 and 3.

Thu Feb 15: Friends Are Best

Spend time with like-minded people. Listen to the ideas of those around you. Join in with their interests. You may like to have a meal with close companions. You may be drawn to group activities. As the day wears on, your energy may wear down. If you catch yourself yawning or a little tired, get yourself off for some extra rest. Companionable colours are burgundy and marigold. Lucky numbers are 11 and 16.

Fri Feb 16: Inner World

Take time for 'you' today. You may need extra rest. You may wish to devote yourself to interests of a creative or spiritual kind. If you sense there are hidden feelings or concerns in people around you, step back and look at what's going on. There may be someone in your circle who isn't quite what they seem. Use your intuitive side. What's going on? Creative colours are english oak and charcoal. Lucky numbers are 12 and 6.

Sat Feb 17: Latent Talents

If you've been wondering about your abilities or struggling to give voice to something new within you, the New Moon urges you forward. Hone a creative skill by developing a new practice. Focus on intuitive gifts or spiritual interests to enhance your path. It's time to draw from what's deep within. Set your path so you can flourish in the future. Make a commitment. You may need to give help to someone that needs it. Advantageous colours are green garnet and terracotta. Lucky numbers are 4 and 12.

Sun Feb 18: Indulge Yourself

Your mood will run high. Family or emotional life will be in focus. There may be a strong female or someone sensitive with a changeable mood. Enjoy your favourite foods today. You might like to add a touch or TLC or even a little luxury. A hot bath! A facial! Just do something for you that will feel good. Take time with family or a loved one. Enjoy the domestic scene. Get it in order if you need to. Watch concentration. You could be distracted or a little off beam. Auspicious colours are amethyst and coral. Lucky numbers are 1 and 10.

Mon Feb 19: It's Intense

Tensions or conflicts emerge with people in authority or professional dealings. You may have to negotiate a position or change tactics. An intense or dramatic individual needs a workaround. Don't get swept up in someone else's emotions or intensity. You may face hard decisions with finance or emotional life, but don't apply the 'one size fits all' solution. Work towards a satisfactory outcome. As the Sun enters your sign today, the weeks ahead are about you and what you want. Happy birthday, Pisces! Great colours are warm rose and deep purple. Lucky numbers are 1 and 10.

Tue Feb 20: Dollar Signs

Keep it simple with finances. Analyse your budget and your basic spending. That's where you can make the important changes. If you alter enough little things, they'll make a big contribution. Do you have a savings plan to match your spending? If not then get to work. Simple financial goals can help to get your money organized and working for you. Mellow colours are purple sage and raw sienna. Lucky numbers are 2 and 16.

Wed Feb 21: Financial Dealings

With Venus in Aries from today, there may be an important purchase that you're aiming for. You may be saving for a special occasion or a package of some kind that you want. Get motivated and get the money working for you, Pisces. You may receive a new stream of income, perhaps dealing with a new financial institution or new people within one. There may be a fiery or enthusiastic individual with whom you discuss your finances. Stable colours are cream satin and moonstone. Lucky numbers are 2 and 11.

Thu Feb 22: A Busy Day

You'll start at a cracking pace, whether it be with organized activity, communications or just the necessary movement to keep you up with the play. There will be the ordinary or down to earth transactions of the working or business day. People are set on their own purpose or tasks and you have to work your way around them. Someone with fixed attitudes or ideas is in the frame. Discuss plans. Look for alternatives. Advantageous colours are mulberry and tan. Lucky numbers are 11 and 25.

Fri Feb 23: Talking It Over

If you've been at odds with someone or if there have been misunderstandings, today's the day to talk it over and sort things out. You may revise your position or you may be able to see with hindsight just where it was that things went awry. Even though the day will have its demands, take the time to talk through problems and it will prove well worth it. Beneficial colours are jade and magenta. Lucky numbers are 5 and 9.

Sat Feb 24: Domestic Duties

Get the home front organized and ticking over. Talk to everyone involved and see if they know what to do. If there are knotty problems, see if you can find another way to solve them. It's an excellent day to whip out the vacuum or to check the working condition of domestic appliances. Something may not perform as required. A talkative individual may feature in your home life. Communications or news may alter the pattern of the day. Fun colours are aubergine and orchid. Lucky numbers are 6 and 7.

Sun Feb 25: Family Life

If there's 'push and pull' between your obligations and your home life, today may reveal where the pressure comes from. Work towards a balance so your personal life has the time that it needs. Family members may feature. You may need to travel to keep up with your responsibilities. Communications will feature. Sit down and talk things over with a family member. It's time to update them with news or ideas. Harmonious colours are khaki and saffron. Lucky numbers are 8 and 10.

Mon Feb 26: Hidden Forces

Mars enters Aquarius today, so it's important to slow down in the weeks ahead. Work behind the scenes. Let things take their course without trying to push through for a result. You may find that delays will affect your efforts. Situations or people seem to work against you. Relax. Revise your approach. Direct energy to creative or spiritual concerns! Don't be your own worst enemy. Watch distraction or confusion. Advantageous colours are yellow ochre and orchid. Lucky numbers are 10 and 12.

Tue Feb 27: Creative Efforts

As Mercury returns to Aquarius, you may find yourself going over recent concerns to see them a different way or find a different outcome. You may need to resolve difficulties with someone close, especially if there has been a recent misunderstanding. Give yourself some inner time to think a matter over. Get to work on outstanding creative projects. Go over old ground and look for new solutions. Focus on romance, lifestyle or children in the course of the day. Energising colours are deep rose and persimmon. Lucky numbers are 6 and 1.

Wed Feb 28: Getting Down To It

You can cruise along at first and enjoy the pace of life. However, as the day wears on you'll need to get down to tin tacks and put in the effort. Do the little jobs. Pay attention to detail. Don't clash with co-workers. Be extra polite if you deal with members of the public. Take care of health with exercise and good diet. Organize your day and your routines so that you get things done. Advantageous colours are silver and charcoal. Lucky numbers are 5 and 14.

More to come soon. Pisces February Horoscope is by Neil Giles.