Virgo
Virgo (Ruling Planet: Mercury; Element: Earth) You’re a natural problem solver, Virgo, and you are extremely practical. Your intelligence, trustworthiness, and attention to detail usually make you the best person for the job. You’re adaptable, for an Earth sign. You’re also analytical, sometimes to a fault. You can be overly critical and a harsh perfectionist, but only because you’re afraid of exposing your own vulnerabilities.
January might not have been ideal for you in the realm of love, and yes— you can partially blame it on Mercury in retrograde. But the good news is, the first half of February will see you connecting with loved ones, especially by way of receiving the love you give away. The shift of Mercury (your ruling planet) into Aquarius on Feb. 13th will clear up a lot of what the retrograde might’ve clouded, as far as the details, organization, and making headway is concerned. And Venus in Aquarius on the 16th will help you focus on work that you’re passionate about, so this is the time to tackle anything that’s been piling up on you. It might be hard to get started, but once you do, Virgo, the full moon in your sign on the 22nd will bring everything full circle.
Your February Trax:
The slow build of The Ballroom Thieves’ 2015 folk album, A Wolf In The Doorway, could be just what you need to help you feel like you’re back in control of things. If you can jam to this, then similarly folksy, sweeping albums you need to listen to this month include First Aid Kit’s The Big Black and Blue, and Helplessness Blues by Fleet Foxes. Not your vibe? Try listening to local artist Fat History Month, and their LP called Fucking Despair. It’s humorous and honest, and not as hopeless as it sounds– and you could take a page from this book.
Dates to watch: 5th, 6th
Your events: DENT, Preskool Dropouts, OUT, Ricecrackers, Mail Thief @ Out Of The Blue Too Art Gallery, Feb. 5
Rayland Baxter @ Brighton Music Hall, Feb. 6
Allston Pudding Presents: Magic Shoppe (EP Release), Zip-Tie Handcuffs, BONG WISH, S.S. Cretins @ Great Scott, Feb. 6