Abigail Epstein – Contributor

Prepare yourself for a rocket launch as Venus enters the fiery character of Aries, taking off on Feb. 4.

Aries: Magnetic is your moment, and you may find yourself approached from many sides. Make matches, if you will. All moths to this flame – for networking!

Taurus: Learn something about dormant volcanos, as you make your way up mountains. Your active tends steady, but that won’t hold against magma.  Practice bends.

Gemini: Eruptions suit your flighty habitat, giving you options from afar. Remember you can’t be in two places at once. Use gravity decisively to your advantage.

Cancer: Is something stirring a pot, full of carefully laid plans? Take your hand off the flame. When someone surprises you, respond generously. Offer up a taste.

Leo: Since life is a box of chocolates, bake a cake from what you’ve found so far. Host a decoration party. Share in the sweetness of a melting pot.

Virgo: You may be moved by sentimentality, which shakes you like a champagne bottle. No one is holding your neck. There is always time to settle.

Libra: Volatility tends to open spaces for you to run through like a maze. It is a gift to see through open weaves. Play with puzzles; entreat espionage.

Scorpio: Take time to temper your bar, to give a new taste and texture to life. Intensify in espresso cups. Add whipped cream and warm spices.

Sagittarius: In the spirit of wandering, do what makes you dance. Answer calls to adventure that blindfold and spin you. Allow yourself to be led, openly.

Capricorn: Attune to the example of a candle in the wind. To nurture your flame, take rest in the hand of what can move you. Practice balance, to sustain.

Aquarius: Hold lightly to the conviction that everything will work itself out. Close your eyes and send the signal. Embrace impacts with outstretched arms.

Pisces: If you’re feeling overwhelmed, start provoking and see what sticks. Start by distinguishing the slime from the starfish. Chart your findings and share. 

For you to take with as many grains of salt as there are stars in the sky.