Hi Friends,
Get ready for a powerful mix of cosmic energies in February. This month marks the first major transitional and transformative point in 2026. This period feels like a collective “reset” button, with another major outer planet moving into Aries and emphasizing new beginnings, personal agendas, identity, accountability, and the blending of dreams with reality. It’s a time when ideals meet hard structure, innovation which sparks change, and an eclipse pushes the momentum forward in social, humanitarian, and individual directions.
The overall planetary flavor in February is fiery with Neptune already in Aries (since late January), Saturn joining Neptune and Mars/Pluto influences lingering from earlier, February emphasizes pioneering energy tempered by responsibility. This month sets the tone for much of 2026–2028: moving from Pisces dissolution/dreaminess toward Arian action and self-assertion. It’s exciting for personal growth but can feel sobering—dreams must now prove practical. The focus will be on authentic leadership, community innovation, and grounding visions in reality.
Key Highlights and Major Events
Full Moon in Leo (February 1): A dramatic, heartfelt culmination highlighting creativity, self-expression, romance, and leadership. Emotions run high—expect spotlight moments, but watch for ego clashes or dramatic flair.
Uranus stations direct (February 3–4): After months of retrograde, Uranus in Taurus awakens to sudden insights, breakthroughs in finances/technology/values, and a renewed urge for freedom and innovation.
Mercury enters Pisces (February 6), followed by Venus entering Pisces (February 10): A dreamy, compassionate, artistic vibe dominates communication and relationships—ideal for empathy, intuition, and creative pursuits, though boundaries may blur.
Saturn enters Aries (February 13): This is huge—Saturn returns to Aries (after a brief preview in 2025) for a longer stay through 2028. Themes include disciplined action, building personal authority, facing identity challenges, and learning to lead with maturity. No more endless drifting; it’s time to commit and structure bold initiatives.
Solar Eclipse (Annular/New Moon) in Aquarius (February 17): The first eclipse in the new Leo-Aquarius series (lasting into 2028). This “ring of fire” eclipse energizes innovation, community, humanitarian causes, friendships, and future visions. It’s a powerful reset for groups, technology, and progressive ideals—expect surprises, awakenings, or course corrections in these areas.
Saturn conjunct Neptune (exact February 20 at 0° Aries): A rare, defining alignment blending Saturn’s realism/restrictions with Neptune’s dreams/illusions. This can manifest as disillusionment with old fantasies, but also crystallizing spiritual or creative visions into tangible form. It’s a test of integrity—where are your ideals built on solid ground vs. escapism? Collective themes may involve boundaries around compassion, spirituality, or leadership.
Mercury retrograde in Pisces (starts February 26, through March 20): The month slows down on a reflective note. Revisiting dreams, intuition, and unfinished emotional/communicative matters—avoid major contracts or decisions if possible, as misunderstandings or foggy thinking could arise.
Mars square Uranus (February 27) Mars in Aquarius and Uranus in Taurus. This is a classic volatile combination that amps up restlessness, rebellion, and the urge for instant freedom.
On the very first day of February we have a melodramatic Full Moon in Leo. This is the Snow Moon (traditional name for February’s Full Moon, tied to heavy snowfall in some regions), shining brightly in dramatic, expressive Leo while opposing the Sun in Aquarius.
The core energy and themes of this Leo Full Moon are theatrical, heartfelt, playfulness, and spotlight-love. They illuminate: Self-expression, creativity, romance, playfulness, joy, personal pride, confidence, leadership, and the need to be seen/appreciated. The heart—literally (Leo rules the heart, spine, upper back) and figuratively (passion, generosity, loyalty).
The Leo-Aquarius polarity is about balancing individual ego/creative spark (Leo Moon) with detachment, groups, innovation, and objectivity (Aquarius Sun). Where have you been too self-focused vs. overly detached from your own needs? This lunation pushes for integration while shining your light without overshadowing others, or embracing a community without losing your unique flair.
With all full moons, emotions are at a peak level; expect dramatic revelations, heartfelt confessions, or a strong urge to celebrate your authenticity. It’s a culmination point—whatever was seeded around the New Moon in Aquarius (late January) now reaches fruition or demands release. If you’ve sidelined fun, romance, creativity, or self-worth, this Moon brings it front and center, often urgently.
The need to break free and become more innovative returns on February 3, as Uranus begins to move direct in Taurus. This marks the end of Uranus’s retrograde cycle that began on September 6, 2025, in early Gemini (after dipping back into Taurus during the retrograde).
Core Energy of Uranus Station Direct:
Uranus, the planet of innovation, rebellion, sudden change, freedom, technology, and awakening, has been retrograde (appearing to move backward) for about 5 months. During retrograde, its disruptive energy turns inward: we review, reassess, and integrate breakthroughs related to independence, values, and security. When it stations direct, the energy flips outward again—gaining forward momentum over the coming weeks/months.
What it feels like: The “pause” ends. Suppressed urges for change, eccentric ideas, or restlessness that built up internally now seek expression. Expect renewed motivation for liberation, experimentation, and shaking off outdated patterns. It’s like a dam breaking—sudden insights, “aha” moments, or external events push progress forward.
Positive potentials: Breakthroughs in finances, personal values, technology, or self-worth. Innovations that were brewing during retrograde now accelerate. Greater authenticity and freedom emerge as we act on inner awakenings.
Challenges: Lingering edginess or surprises (Uranus loves shocks). If changes were resisted during retrograde, they may erupt abruptly—watch for impulsivity, tech glitches, or financial/earth-related upheavals (Taurus rules stability, money, possessions, the body).
Our minds become more fantasy-prone on February 6 when Mercury enters Pisces. This ingress marks Mercury’s shift from Aquarius (logical, innovative, detached thinking) into the dreamy, intuitive, and compassionate waters of Pisces, where it will remain until April 14, 2026—extended due to its upcoming retrograde cycle (Mercury stations retrograde February 25/26 at 22° Pisces and turns direct March 20 at 8° Pisces).
Core Energy of Mercury in Pisces:
Mercury governs communication, thought processes, learning, short trips, technology, and how we process information. In Pisces (mutable water, ruled by Neptune/Jupiter) often softens the mind.
Intuitive & empathetic: Thoughts become more feeling-based than analytical. You pick up on subtleties, unspoken vibes, and emotional undercurrents—great for reading between the lines, compassion, or creative brainstorming.
Imaginative & poetic: Ideal for art, music, writing, spirituality, or anything requiring imagination. Words flow lyrically, but may lack precision—poetry over spreadsheets.
Foggy & impressionable: Rational thinking can blur; details slip, facts feel slippery, and decisions lean on intuition over logic. Miscommunications, daydreaming, or “lost in translation” moments increase.
Compassionate listening: Excellent for therapy, deep conversations, forgiveness, or healing dialogues—Mercury here excels at empathy but may struggle with boundaries or saying “no.”
This transit encourages trusting gut feelings, exploring the subconscious, and expressing through non-linear means (dreams, art, and meditation). It’s less about facts and more about meaning, nuance, and soul-level connection.
On February 10, Venus enters Pisces as well. This marks Venus’s shift from Aquarius (detached, innovative, social love) into the exalted, mystical waters of Pisces, where it remains until March 6, 2026. Venus is exceptionally strong here—it’s in its sign of exaltation, meaning themes of love, beauty, values, pleasure, and relationships reach peak romantic, compassionate, and artistic expression.
Core Energy of Venus in Pisces:
Venus rules affection, harmony, aesthetics, money, self-worth, and what we attract/enjoy. In Pisces (mutable water, co-ruled by Neptune/Jupiter), Venus becomes:
Romantic & idealistic: Love feels boundless, soulful, and fairy-tale-like. We crave deep emotional merging, unconditional acceptance, and spiritual connection—think poetic gestures, empathy overload, and seeing the best in others (sometimes to a fault).
Compassionate & sacrificial: Generosity flows; we’re more forgiving, charitable, and willing to help. Boundaries soften—great for healing relationships or artistic collaborations, but watch for codependency or giving too much.
Creative & transcendent: Beauty becomes ethereal—music, film, poetry, dance, or spiritual art thrive. Sensuality turns dreamy and immersive; pleasure seeks emotional or mystical depth over physical thrill.
Escapist tendencies: Idealism can blur reality—rose-colored glasses lead to disillusionment if expectations aren’t grounded. Money matters may feel vague; avoid big financial risks or over-spending on “feelings.”
This transit encourages leading with the heart, dissolving ego in love, and finding beauty in imperfection. It’s one of the sweetest, most magnetic periods for romance and creativity.
Personal accountability takes on a stronger roll when Saturn enters Aries on February 13. This is the final, long-term ingress after a preview from May 24 to September 1, 2025 (when Saturn retrograded back into Pisces). Saturn will now remain in Aries until April 12, 2028, marking a 2.5-year cycle of disciplined action, maturity tests, and building authentic selfhood.
Core Energy of Saturn in Aries:
Saturn (structure, responsibility, limits, karma, mastery through effort) in Aries (cardinal fire: initiative, independence, courage, identity, leadership) is in its fall (traditional astrology views it as challenged here). Aries wants instant action and “me-first” freedom; Saturn demands patience, answerability, and consequences. The result: friction that forces growth.
Key themes: Learning to assert yourself responsibly—channeling bold impulses into sustainable leadership. No more reckless starts; it’s about committing to goals, facing ego checks, and earning authority through hard work. Themes include identity restructuring, personal boundaries, pioneering with discipline, and moderating excessive individualism.
Positive potentials: Builds lasting confidence, authentic self-expression, mature courage, and strong personal foundations. Great for long-term projects requiring grit (e.g., starting businesses, fitness regimes, or leadership roles) if approached methodically.
Challenges: Frustration from delays, self-doubt, authority clashes, impulsivity backfiring, or feeling restricted in independence. Watch for burnout, defensiveness, or “me vs. world” attitudes—Saturn teaches humility and strategy over brute force.
This transit ends the Piscean dissolution (dreams, compassion, boundaries blurring) and launches Arian action tempered by reality. It’s a “reality check” for pioneering energy: dreams must now prove viable through effort.
This month’s New Moon in Aquarius is a Solar Eclipse (Annular/New Moon) in Aquarius on February 17. It occurs at 28° of Aquarius, very late in the sign—almost on the cusp of Pisces—making it a powerful “final push” in Aquarius energy before shifting forward.
This is an annular (“ring of fire”) solar eclipse where the Moon covers the Sun’s center but leaves a bright ring of sunlight visible around it, due to the Moon being near apogee (farthest from Earth). It’s visible as annular in remote parts of Antarctica and southern ocean regions, with partial visibility in southern South America (tips of Chile/Argentina), southern Africa, and parts of the Atlantic/Indian/Pacific Oceans.
Core Energy & Themes:
Solar eclipses are supercharged New Moons—potent seeds for new beginnings, fated shifts, and course corrections that unfold over the next 6 months (and echo for years in a series). This lunation in Aquarius emphasizes growth toward Aquarius qualities:
Innovation, technology, future-thinking, and progressive ideas.
Humanitarian causes, social reform, equality, and collective well-being.
Friendships, groups, communities, networks, and alliances (including online/digital ones).
Detachment, objectivity, individuality within the collective, and breaking from norms.
Rebellion against outdated systems—sudden awakenings or “aha” moments around freedom and authenticity.
The Leo-Aquarius axis (opposing self-expression/ego in Leo vs. group-oriented detachment in Aquarius) activates strongly. This eclipse kicks off a new eclipse series on this axis (lasting into 2028), urging balance: Shine your unique light (Leo) without overshadowing the group, or contribute to the collective (Aquarius) without losing your personal spark.
Expect revelations around where you’ve outgrown certain friendships, communities, or social roles—or where you’ve been too detached from your own needs. It’s a reset for visions of the future: What kind of world/society do you want to build? Tech/AI advancements, social movements, or group projects may surge forward (or face disruptions for realignment).
The Sun enters compassionate Pisces on February 18, marking the shift from Aquarius’ innovative, detached air energy into the mutable waters of Pisces, where the Sun will transit until March 20, 2026.
Core Energy of Sun in Pisces:
The Sun represents vitality, identity, ego, purpose, and how we shine. In Pisces (mutable water, ruled by Neptune/Jupiter), the Sun becomes:
Compassionate & empathetic: We lead with the heart, tuning into collective emotions, intuition, and universal oneness. Altruism, forgiveness, and helping others to rise, great for spiritual pursuits, charity, or healing.
Imaginative & creative: Inspiration flows through art, music, film, poetry, dreams, and mysticism. Boundaries blur; we merge with beauty, fantasy, or the divine—ideal for transcendent experiences.
Dreamy & sensitive: Ego softens into fluidity; we feel more porous to vibes, emotions, and subtleties. Escapism, confusion, or victimhood can emerge if ungrounded—watch for avoidance or over-idealization.
Sacrificial & transcendent: Themes of surrender, dissolution of self for higher good, or finding meaning beyond the material. Pisces season invites release of what no longer serves and flowing with life’s currents.
This transit emphasizes intuition over logic, empathy over detachment, and spiritual/emotional depth over intellectual analysis. It’s a time to dissolve rigid identities and reconnect with soul-level purpose.
A once-in-a-lifetime conjunction will occur when Saturn conjunct Neptune in Aries on February 20. It occurs at 0° Aries 45′ marking a rare, standalone exact conjunction—the only precise hit in this cycle (after close approaches in 2025).
This is one of the most significant transits of the decade: Saturn (structure, reality, discipline, boundaries, karma) meets Neptune (dreams, illusions, spirituality, dissolution, compassion) at the Aries Point (0° Aries)—the zodiac’s “reset” degree symbolizing new beginnings, initiation, and the birth of cycles.
This alignment hasn’t occurred at 0° Aries in thousands of years (estimates range from ~7,000 BC to over 2,000+ years ago), blending realism with idealism in pioneering Aries energy. It’s often called a “Great Reset” or Genesis moment—where fantasies meet hard facts and visions must prove viable through effort.
Core Energy of Saturn Conjunct Neptune:
Saturn-Neptune aspects blend opposites:
Saturn demands accountability, limits, maturity, and tangible results.
Neptune dissolves boundaries, inspires transcendence, fosters empathy/escapism, and deals in the intangible (faith, art, spirituality, illusions).
The conjunction fuses them: Dreams get structured (or crushed by reality); ideals face tests of integrity; compassion meets consequences. In Aries (self, identity, action, leadership), this emphasizes pioneering new realities responsibly—no more vague drifting; it’s time to commit to authentic selfhood, bold visions grounded in discipline.
Positive Potentials:
Crystallizing spiritual/creative dreams into real form (e.g., manifesting a long-held vision through hard work).
Practical idealism: Building compassionate structures (charity, healing systems, and artistic endeavors).
Disillusionment leading to clarity—shedding false hopes for authentic purpose.
Leadership with integrity: Emerging as a mature guide or trailblazer.
Potential Challenges:
Disillusionment or loss of faith (old dreams collapse under scrutiny).
Boundary tests: Where have illusions created chaos? (e.g., escapism, victimhood, blurred lines in relationships/identity).
Frustration from delays or restrictions on inspiration.
Collective themes: Inequality exposed, decaying structures (financial, social, spiritual), or sobering reckonings with compassion vs. reality.
This follows the Aquarius Solar Eclipse (Feb 17)—resetting collective visions—and precedes Mercury retrograde in Pisces (Feb 25/26), adding reflective fog. With Sun in Pisces (from Feb 18) amplifying Neptune, and Saturn freshly in Aries (Feb 13), it’s a pivotal “reality meets dreams” checkpoint before Aries season fully ignites.
Globally/collectively: This could correlate with major shifts in leadership, identity politics, borders/dissolution (e.g., historical parallels like Berlin Wall fall in 1989 under Saturn-Neptune), or foundational changes in society (e.g., agriculture’s rise millennia ago). Expect tests around integrity, accountability in ideals, or rebuilding after disillusionment—potentially in tech/spirituality, humanitarian efforts, or power structures.
This conjunction at the Aries Point is tough love from the cosmos: It dissolves what’s illusory while empowering grounded new beginnings. Amid February’s transformative lineup, it’s the sobering yet hopeful pivot toward authentic action and soul-aligned reality. If it aspects your chart strongly, it could feel like a personal “rebirth”—emerge more integrated, resilient, and purposeful. Embrace the paradox: Dream big, but build wisely!
Our minds turn to the past when Mercury stations retrograde in Pisces on February 26, then turns stationary direct on March 20, 2026, in Pisces. This retrograde spans from 22° to 8° Pisces, lasting about 22–23 days.
The pre-retrograde shadow began around February 11, 2026 (at ~8° Pisces), so foggy vibes or early hints of miscommunications may started then. The post-retrograde shadow ends around April 9, 2026 (Mercury returns to 22° Pisces), so full clarity often arrives mid-April.
Core Energy of Mercury Retrograde in Pisces:
Mercury (communication, thinking, tech, travel, details) retrograde in Pisces (mutable water, ruled by Neptune/Jupiter) turns the mind inward, foggy, and deeply intuitive:
Dreamy & intuitive: Thoughts flow through feelings, imagination, and subconscious—great for revisiting creative projects, spiritual insights, or emotional processing. Words become poetic, empathetic, or symbolic.
Foggy & confusing: Logic blurs; facts slip, details get lost, and communications feel vague or emotionally charged. Misunderstandings arise from assumptions, unspoken vibes, or rose-colored interpretations.
Reflective & revisiting: Re-examine unfinished emotional matters, past dreams, compassion, forgiveness, or spiritual beliefs. Old connections (exes, friends, creative collaborators) may resurface for closure or healing.
Escapist risks: Avoidance via fantasy, procrastination, or “going with the flow” too much—watch for deception (self or others), victim narratives, or boundary issues in talks.
This retrograde emphasizes emotional intelligence over rational analysis—perfect for soul-searching but tricky for contracts, big decisions, or precise info.
The month comes to a close on a disruptive note as Mars square Uranus. Mars will be at 27° Aquarius, while Uranus will be at 27° Taurus,—a tight 90° aspect in fixed signs, and creating sharp tension between drive/action (Mars) and sudden change/rebellion (Uranus).
Core Energy of Mars Square Uranus:
This is one of astrology’s most explosive aspects: Mars (assertion, anger, initiative, sexuality, conflict) clashes with Uranus (innovation, shocks, freedom, eccentricity, disruption). The square demands breakthroughs through friction—often sudden, unpredictable, and high-energy.
Key manifestations:
Impulsivity & rebellion: Strong urge to break free from restrictions—rules, routines, relationships, jobs, or authority. “I’ve had enough” moments lead to abrupt actions (e.g., quitting impulsively, explosive arguments, or risky moves).
Restlessness & excitement: Craving stimulation; boredom turns volatile. Great for inventive ideas or bold innovations if channeled, but reckless otherwise.
Accidents & surprises: Heightened risk of mishaps—mechanical/electrical failures, tech glitches, sudden injuries (cuts, burns, shocks), or traffic incidents. Mars rules aggression/tools; Uranus rules electricity/unexpected.
Anger outbursts: Quick tempers, defiance, or eccentric behavior. Suppressed frustration erupts unpredictably.
Positive side: Courageous breakthroughs, liberating changes, genius flashes, or standing up for freedom/authenticity.
In fixed signs (Aquarius Mars: detached, innovative, group-focused; Taurus Uranus: stubborn security, values, possessions), tension revolves around freedom vs. stability—wanting radical change in finances, tech, values, or social circles while clinging to comfort.
This Mars-Uranus square is electric lightning in an already charged month—exciting for breakthroughs, chaotic if unchecked. Amid Mercury Rx fog and post-eclipse/Saturn-Neptune energy, it’s a “think twice, act once” day. Stay flexible, own your impulses, and use the spark for authentic freedom rather than destruction. If it hits your natal chart hard, it could be a personal liberation moment!
February 2026 Monthly Aspects, Transits, and Lunar Cycles
Feb 01 – Full Moon in Leo
Feb 03 – Uranus direct in Taurus
Feb 05 – Mercury square Uranus
Feb 05 – Sun quincunx Jupiter
Feb 06 – Mercury enters Pisces
Feb 08 – Venus square Uranus
Feb 10 – Venus enters Pisces
Feb 16 – Sun square Uranus
Feb 16 – Mercury trine Jupiter
Feb 17 – Solar Eclipse in Aquarius
Feb 18 – Sun enters Pisces
Feb 20 – Saturn conjunct Neptune in Aries
Feb 22 – Venus trine Jupiter
Feb 26 – Mercury retrograde in Pisces
Feb 27 – Mars square Uranus
Feb 28 – Mercury conjunct Venus in Pisces
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Joseph P. Anthony
(A.K.A. Astrologer Joe)
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