February 16th - 22nd, 2026
The astrology for this week February 16th through the 22nd, 2026 marks a powerful threshold moment — a crossing into new terrain, both personally and collectively.
There is anticipation in the air, a subtle but undeniable awareness that life is shifting direction. We may not yet see the full picture, but instinct tells us that the future is pressing closer.
The week begins slightly off balance, as if the universe is gently loosening our grip on control. We are moving through a paradigm shift — from linear expectations into a more fluid, asequential reality where outcomes arrive through unexpected pathways.
The centerpiece of the week arrives Tuesday with the Aquarius New Moon Solar Eclipse and the beginning of the Chinese Lunar New Year (yang red fire Horse) — a symbol of bold movement, independence, and forward momentum.
Increasingly, we are being asked, possibly forced, to alter and adapt to the changing landscape that will become ever more evident in mid-spring when Uranus enters Gemini and triggers the transcendental planets of Uranus trine Pluto and both sextile Neptune, a dance that truly engages the technological revolution with all its many facets affecting society and our individual lives. The times they are a’changing.
Midweek, the Sun enters Pisces, shifting the emphasis from intellectual vision to emotional awareness and spiritual alignment. Sensitivity deepens, intuition strengthens, and purpose becomes more personal.
Even in winter’s quiet, there is an inner knowing: spring is coming.
Monday, February 16 – Bend or Break – Mars, Sun, Uranus, Mercury, Jupiter. Monday begins this week with the Aquarius Moon conjunct Mars. The Sun squares Uranus and Mercury trines Jupiter. We are also in the ‘dark side’ of the Moon prior to tomorrow’s New Moon.
Tone of the Day: Adaptive, corrective, and humbling.
Best Practices:
Stay flexible and responsive to changing conditions.
Complete and conclude existing matters.
Work efficiently rather than forcefully.
Listen before acting.
Pitfalls to Avoid:
Willfulness or rigidity.
Pushing against resistance.
Physical strain or overexertion.
Starting new initiatives.
How to Use the Energy:
This is a day of preparation and adjustment. Like the Taoist reed, bend with circumstances rather than resisting them. Adaptation now prevents frustration later.
Tuesday, February 17 – Brave New World – Uranus, New Moon, Solar Eclipse, Lunar New Year, Sun, Moon Void-of-Course. Tuesday has the Aquarius Moon square Uranus just before the New Moon, a Solar Eclipse with the Moon conjunct the Sun [7:01 AM EST], and the beginning of the Chinese New Year, this year of the yang red fire Horse. The Moon then goes Void-of-Course for two hours [7:01 AM EST – 9:09 AM EST] with the Moon making no further connections to the planets as the Moon completes its transit of Aquarius and before the Moon enters Pisces.
Tone of the Day: Transformational, decisive, and forward-moving.
Best Practices:
Release what is outdated or nonfunctional.
Set intentions for long-term direction.
Stay open to unexpected developments.
Think in terms of possibility rather than certainty.
Pitfalls to Avoid:
Clinging to the past.
Demanding immediate clarity.
Fear of uncertainty.
How to Use the Energy:
This eclipse opens a doorway. You may not know the exact path ahead — and you don’t need to. Trust that the twists and turns of a confused maze are part of a larger design of a labyrinth guiding you toward your center.
Wednesday, February 18 – Blessings Abound – Venus, Jupiter, Mercury, Sun Pisces. Wednesday has the Pisces Moon conjunct both Venus and Mercury and the Moon trine Jupiter. The Sun exits Aquarius to enter Pisces [10:52 AM EST], triggering a Stellium in the Mutable Water Sign as the Sun joins Venus and Mercury in Pisces. The two ‘good guys’ of the planetary realm, Venus and Jupiter, are pleasantly engaged.
Tone of the Day: Spiritual, compassionate, and reflective.
Best Practices:
Engage in reflection, prayer, or meditation.
Express gratitude.
Offer support without overextending yourself.
Listen to intuitive guidance.
Pitfalls to Avoid:
Emotional overwhelm.
Taking on others’ burdens.
Escapism or avoidance.
How to Use the Energy:
Allow yourself to feel the quiet abundance already present in your life. Compassion flows easily today — just maintain healthy boundaries so empathy does not become exhaustion.
Thursday, February 19 – On All Cylinders – Uranus, Moon Void-of-Course, Saturn, Neptune, Pluto. Thursday has the Pisces Moon sextile Uranus. The Moon then goes Void-of-Course for over four hours [10:23 AM EST – 2:39 PM EST] as the Moon finishes its transit of Pisces without making further connections to the planets and before the Moon enters Aries. The Aries Moon today conjuncts both Saturn and Neptune and the Moon sextiles Pluto. All three transcendental planets --- Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto --- are favorably engaged.
Tone of the Day: Focused, productive, and empowered.
Best Practices:
Plan your strategy before acting.
Use technology and improved systems.
Focus on efficiency and effectiveness.
Take decisive action once direction is clear.
Pitfalls to Avoid:
Acting without preparation.
Scattered effort.
Overworking instead of working smarter.
How to Use the Energy:
This is a high-achievement day. With intuition, discipline, and innovation aligned, you can accomplish more than expected. Let strategy lead action.
Friday, February 20 – Once in a While – Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune. Friday continues with the Aries Moon with the Moon square Jupiter late in the day to start the weekend. Saturn conjuncts Neptune, a rare configuration that occurred this past June of 2025 and last occurred in 1989.
Tone of the Day: Inspired but discerning.
Best Practices:
Stay grounded in practical reality.
Verify information before trusting it.
Maintain personal spiritual authority.
Move forward with measured confidence.
Pitfalls to Avoid:
Following charismatic but unreliable influences.
Idealism without structure.
Overconfidence or impulsive expansion.
How to Use the Energy:
This is a day for spiritual maturity. The message is clear: guidance comes from within. Trust your inner compass more than external promises.
Saturday, February 21 – Out and About – Mars, Moon Void-of-Course. Saturday has the Moon in Aries sextile Mars to begin the day. The Moon then goes Void-of-Course for twelve hours and twenty minutes [6:11 AM EST – 6:31 PM EST] as the Moon completes its transit of Aries without making further connections to the planets and before the Moon enters Taurus late in the day.
Tone of the Day: Playful, spontaneous, and exploratory.
Best Practices:
Engage in physical activity or adventure.
Break routine.
Spend time with someone who shares your enthusiasm.
Keep plans flexible.
Pitfalls to Avoid:
Forcing productivity.
Overplanning.
Expecting structured results.
How to Use the Energy:
Recharge through movement and novelty. Exploration — physical or experiential — restores vitality and perspective.
Sunday, February 22 – Love, Love, Love – Sun, Pluto, Jupiter, Venus. Sunday has the Moon in Taurus with the Taurus Moon sextile the Sun, the Moon square Pluto, the Moon sextile Jupiter, and the Moon sextile Venus. Venus trines Jupiter.
Tone of the Day: Warm, social, and restorative.
Best Practices:
Spend time with loved ones.
Enjoy simple pleasures.
Relax and indulge moderately.
Appreciate the good already present.
Pitfalls to Avoid:
Emotional power struggles.
Overindulgence.
Pushing yourself to be productive.
How to Use the Energy:
Step off the achievement treadmill. Today is about ease, connection, and enjoyment. Allow life to feel supportive rather than demanding.
Weekly Closing Reflection
This week carries the unmistakable feeling of standing at a threshold.
The Solar Eclipse opens a new chapter. The Sun’s movement into Pisces softens the edges and reminds us that intuition and surrender are as important as action.
We are learning to live differently now — less by control, more by alignment.
There may still be winter outside, but internally something is stirring. A quiet confidence is growing. A sense that life is not something we must force, but something we can learn to move with.
The message of the week:
Release what is ending.
Trust what is emerging.
Move forward with both courage and faith.
Because even in the coldest season, the deeper truth remains —
Spring is already on its way.