Your Weekly Horoscope Says Pisces Season Begins With Emotional Fireworks

Your horoscope for the week of February 16 to 22 is challenging you to stay strong and resilient, because tensions will begin to lighten up eventually. You’re currently processing some heavy truths and preparing to dive into your psyche, where you can make all the right decisions for your heart.

There may be a push and pull between your fears and your desires as the week begins. On February 16, a Libra moon will oppose Venus in Aries, where the planet of love is detriment. In Aries, Venus makes matters of the heart feel uncomfortable, like an itchy sweater. Although you might want to express your true feelings, your fear of being rejected or misunderstood may supersede that need. Fortunately, this moon is also forming a trine with expansive Jupiter in Gemini, which will lead to growth, even if you feel lost. However, as the moon squares off with Mars retrograde in Cancer by the end of Sunday night, your defenses may feel triggered, encouraging some of us to be passive aggressive in order to get someone’s attention.

A much-needed shift arrives on February 18 at 5:06 a.m. ET, when the sun leaves stoic and structured Aquarius behind and enters dreamy and open-hearted Pisces. This could be quite an emotional change of pace, as it happens alongside a deep and immersive Scorpio moon. Squaring off with transformative Pluto and opposing Uranus in Taurus, this is when power struggles may rise and a change of heart could finally set you free from whatever you’ve been stuck in. Fortunately, these changes will be easier to process as the Scorpio moon moves into a tearful and cathartic grand water trine with Saturn in Pisces and Mars retrograde in Cancer.

An exciting and uplifting conversation or opportunity could arise on February 20. This is when an empathic Mercury in Pisces will form a motivating, but overwhelming T-square with a social Jupiter in Gemini and an adventure-seeking moon in Sagittarius. The heavy hand of Saturn in Pisces will also be involved. Inspiration could strike if you step out of your comfort zone, but keep in mind that it’ll be easy to get carried away. Since Virgo is the missing ingredient here, it’ll be important to stick to the facts, make plans, prioritize acts of service, and remain practical in order to turn this inspiration into something tangible and real.

By Saturday, February 22, the moon will be in stable and pragmatic Capricorn and form a sextile with the forgiving Pisces sun, giving us a chance to process our feelings and recover from what has transpired. Don’t be too hard on yourself, because you know you’re learning from your mistakes.

How the planets will affect your zodiac sign this week

Here’s what you can expect from the upcoming week, according to your sun and/or rising sign (and seriously, you’re missing out if you don’t read these horoscopes for your rising sign):