Solar Eclipse in Aquarius - February 2026

Eclipse season

Generally, an eclipse is a break in the regular pattern, or a disruption, and can serve as a catalyst. They can be chaotic or unsettling. Events can occur that are random or even life changing. Eclipses also have a season and this energy will span from February 9, 2026 - March 11, 2026 and peak during the solar and lunar eclipses, taking place on February 17th and March 3rd.

Solar eclipse in Aquarius

A Solar Eclipse in Aquarius will occur on February 17, 2026 at 7:01AM ET. This eclipse has the vibes of a New Moon, so you can expect new directions, changes, and beginnings. The Sun's light is blocked during a solar eclipse, so there may be less vitality, energy, and expression. This is a period of mostly thought and logic rather than feelings and emotions.

Aquarius is an air sign so new ideas, beliefs, or thinking may seem to appear out of the blue. It can be a time where you start to form a new community. It could be a time where groups are forming to revolutionize. New developments in technology may be introduced or discovered.

There is a wide conjunction with Mars as well, bringing in a little fire and heat. This can be a time where actions are being taken to push forward new ideology. We may turn passions into action. It can be a time of high reactivity and there could be a tendency to go to extremes.

The Moon is also forming a tight square to Uranus. This adds another layer of chaos and instability. Chains might be broken and things you thought were solid may crumble. Uranus has no boundaries or limits so it's also important to keep a level head.

Putting these things together, there may thoughts of burning things down and starting anew, "throwing away everything but the kitchen sink" type of energy. A want to burn everything down to the ground. It might also feel like you're trying to skip across rocks that are sinking in lava and escaping a falling ceiling.

Eclipse ruler: Saturn

The eclipse ruler is Saturn in Aries and Saturn is not comfortable there. Again, there is an element of things crumbling or breaking down. Things that were not built to last are being tested and could need adjustments if you want them to stand the test of time. With this additional layer of Mars energy (Mars rules Aries), there is an even stronger tendency to be impulsive but also to start building something that works for the long term. Boundaries might be violated and half-assed commitments may come to an end. Saturn is also associated with government and law, so maybe some of the things that have been going on in the country begin to reach the final breaking point.

We've also got Neptune and Pluto joining the party with a conjunction and sextile to Saturn, respectively. Neptune may add some confusion into the mix but Saturn is there to ground us and bring us back to reality. Pluto is associated with power, money, secrets, control, and destruction. Again, there is this element of death and potential rebirth. It could be a dismantling of power which allows us to build a new solid foundation.

Summing it up

Some keywords and key phrases to describe this quality of energy is revolution, humanitarianism, and fueling the fire. Be careful what you wish for during this time as it can bring unintended consequences, as eclipse energy can bring unexpected events.

Tarot Messages for the Signs

Aries: Queen of Pentacles. Bring more nurturing into your life.

Taurus: Ace of Wands. Begin your next ambition.

Gemini: 6 of Cups. Treat your inner child.

Cancer: 4 of Wands. Celebrate the small wins.

Leo: 4 of Swords. Take a rest.

Virgo: Queen of Cups. Embrace your intuition.

Libra: 7 of Swords. Don't be sneaky.

Scorpio: Page of Wands. Approach life with curiosity.

Sagittarius: 7 of Wands. Defend yourself.

Capricorn: 8 of Pentacles. Work slowly.

Aquarius: 8 of Cups. Leave something behind.

Pisces: 3 of Wands. Water the seeds you have planted.