New Moon @ 28 degrees Aquarius 50’
February 17, 2026
4:01 AM PST
7:01 AM EST
We kick off 2026’s first eclipse season with a New Moon/Annular solar eclipse in tropical Aquarius. While not visible to most of the human world (it sweeps across Antarctica), astrologically, eclipses always have symbolic significance regardless of their visibility.
Occurring in the latter degrees of Aquarius and squaring Uranus (the modern “ruler” of Aquarius), this eclipse carries an immense tension between past and future. The final degrees of a sign represent a breaking point, a pushing of an event or process over the edge. This tension thus meets a critical moment of reckoning, not a resolution, but the beginning stages of it.
Uranus is a destabilizing archetype, and via the square, it applies some pressure to break free of rigid or limiting structures, or catalyzes an emancipatory impulse within much of what we’re dealing with and focusing on. Together, these symbols suggest a sudden acceleration and change of pace with all things brewing in the background.
Though with the start of 2026’s first Mercury retrograde cycle in roughly a week from this eclipse, this is more of a potent seeding point for restarting or rejuvenating some ongoing project, plan, or activity—pushing things through to a new level of potential or merely witnessing the effects of past actions and choices.
And as alluded to, with the Aquarius archetype, there’s an element here highlighting the tension between an old and new order, tradition vs. innovation, or a power struggle between an established authority and a new generation. It can all feel rather dramatic, especially where the shadow creeps in. Yet, integration is key: coming together, joining forces, and effectively bridging the polarity to create something new.
Seeing Light: Full Moon in Leo 2026
Full Moon @ 13 Leo 04'
February 1, 2026
7:07 AM PDT
4:06 AM EDT
February kicks off with a Full Moon in tropical Leo, opposing the big planetary lineup in Aquarius. This Leo Full Moon represents a brief break from the heavy and challenging dynamics that have been building over the past weeks, all of which will be intensifying this month.
As with many Full Moons, there’s a culmination of activity and events leading to a collective and personal fulcrum. Hopefully, we can grasp some of the more playful and creative energy of the Leo archetype here, a symbol of joy and expressiveness that can lighten up the mood and focus.
With Uranus’ direct station too, there’s the element of surprise, revelation, and breakthrough that amplifies the Full Moon’s culminating energy and symbolism—perhaps a needed “aha” moment or perspective that makes the more challenging collective dynamics a bit easier to manage.
Of course, Aquarian symbolism is strongest on the other side of the Full Moon equation, and Pluto (as discussed last week) is a big part of it, magnifying our collective shadow work. Naturally, it might feel as if some impending societal doom awaits us any minute.
Aquarius’s higher expression, beyond mobbish groupthink and conformity, is integrating our unique abilities and perspectives into a larger whole. The value and power of authentic community, mutual support, and coming together toward a shared purpose and vision are exceptionally strong. We can glimpse some of that around this Full Moon too—stepping out into the light, sharing our gifts, and balancing personal and collective goals and perspectives.
Getting Aligned: New Moon in Capricorn 2026
New Moon @ 28 degrees Capricorn 44’
January 18, 2026
2:52 PM EST
11:52 AM PST
Our first New Moon of 2026 occurs in tropical Capricorn, alongside a rare solar system alignment involving Earth, Moon, Sun, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Pluto. With an added trine from Uranus, this is a powerful setup that can catalyze numerous powerful events, processes, and experiences within both the personal and collective fields.
Also occurring on the brink of Saturn-Neptune’s historically rare alignment on the Aries Point (the first degree of Aries and the equinox axis), there is a lot of tension building here that we can experience as emerging breakthroughs and as a tipping point into a momentous transitional phase.
The Capricorn archetype is undeniably present with this New Moon and the days surrounding it. It is a cardinal earth sign, concerned with bridging the inner and the outward on concrete, pragmatic levels. There can be intense solitude, retreat, and focus with Capricorn, yet also a surge of ambition and motivation to practically implement goals, objectives, and strong desires.
With the New Moon itself, we’re unlikely to see all that’s brewing beneath right now, or at least realize it’s full power and transformative potential, but we can feel it unconsciously. There is more depth to Capricorn than it’s often caricatured, and more potential for the wise implementation of creative vision.
Pay close attention to all that’s beginning to take shape, collectively and personally, all that’s gradually coming to the surface with this alignment. It signifies a much bigger process that will unfold and take shape over many months (and potentially longer). This is a powerful New Moon to put into motion anything we need a lot of momentum behind it, but also a turning point for much that we’ve already done.
Within Reach: Full Moon in Cancer 2026
Full Moon @ 13 Cancer 02
Jnauary 3, 2025
2:03 AM PST
5:03 AM EST
January’s Full Moon in tropical Cancer kicks off both the start of the month and the year 2026. Aligned with an exalted Jupiter and opposing the Sun, Venus, and Mars Capricorn trio, there is big energy peaking here where projects, intentions, or objectives are reaching critical crescendos.
The relational end of Venus and Mars (along with Mercury-Juno) can reveal deep tensions in intimate relationships, stirring up potential conflict but also insight and opportunities for boundary adjustments, modifying comfort levels, and support needs. The creative and sexual dynamic of the Sun, Mars, and Venus can show up as an intense focus on select passions.
Jupiter’s presence alongside the Full Moon culmination can give a lot of enthusiasm and excitement for something we’re bringing forward or into the open. There is an auspicious element here, too, where critical progress can be made, or the perfect opportunity or insight arrives when needed most.
Yet, there’s an over-the-top dimension to this setup, a way in which we can overdo things, take on too much, or overestimate whatever has our focus right now. A lot of optimism can run high with a powerful Jupiter in the picture.
The Full Moon-Jupiter in Cancer, balanced by the Capricorn planets, brings about an ideal compromise and integration between powerful emotional energy and a stoic fixation on whatever we’re pursuing and concretizing—allowing us to grasp or express something previously hidden, intangible, or out of reach.