The full moon on February 12 is asking you to stop accepting things that don’t please you

The wax and waning of the moon is a reminder that, even in the darkest of times, light will eventually return. In the days leading up to the full moon on February 12, make sure to go outside, look up at the night sky and take a moment to visualise moonlight flowing into every cell of your body. “It’s nice to feel the energy starting to move again after the dark and slow month of January,” says Jetteke van Lexmond, co-founder of the Moonsisters and their moon calendar. “Everything in nature is also preparing to come back to life.” However, as Mars will remain in retrograde until February 23, 2025, we could still experience and feel a certain slowdown for a while, says the moon expert.

“The more pressure you put on yourself, your partner, family, friends or colleagues and the more you try to force things, the slower they seem to go,” says van Lexmond. The universe keeps reminding you that “you should not swim against the current, but move with it”. According to the moon expert, you should regularly plan moments of stillness. “Turn inwards, slow down. Align yourself with the rhythm of the season and let yourself drift with it.”

Take the time to find your new rhythm

Uranus and Jupiter, which have gone direct in recent weeks, have given the energy a significant push forward, says van Lexmond. “This may finally give you the feeling that you are making progress again. The days are getting noticeably longer, and this extra light brings more vitality and joy.” However, feelings of restlessness and insecurity could also arise due to the energy of these planetary shifts. “You may feel strangely out of place. It may take some time to find a new rhythm and approach. Take your time to do this. Try waking up a little earlier this week so that you can start your morning more calmly.” Van Lexmond has further advice. “After waking up, sit on the edge of the bed for a moment, feel your feet touch the floor and slowly come back into your body. Take a few deep breaths in through your nose and out through your mouth. Feel inside yourself and do a few simple stretching exercises. Then take time to have breakfast or a cup of tea. This will help your body to adapt and move with the new energy.”

By the end of February, all the gates will open and the energy can feel like a torrent that touches everything and pulls it along with it. “How you experience this feeling depends on your own process and your connection to your body,” explains van Lexmond. “Some will shoot forward like a catapult, while others will feel like they’re in a washing machine on a spin cycle.”

The full moon in Leo invites you to get active yourself

Before that, however, on February 12, we will first experience a powerful full moon in the sign of Leo. “Leo is the king of the animals and the ruler of the heart,” says the moon expert. Venus is already creating a loving mood, and Leo’s warm energy is giving us an extra touch of passion and creativity this week—the perfect combination for Valentine’s Day.