In the Stars February 15-22, 2026 . . . Shining Light on the Astrology of the Week
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Saturn entered Aries Friday, February 13. Saturn and Neptune conjunct exactly on Friday, February 20, at 0 degrees Aries, the beginning of the zodiac, also known as the world point. Aries is not a comfortable placement for Saturn, as Aries is fast, quick, and impatient. Saturn is slow, measured and thorough. Saturn brings focus, so it could be good for building something vigorous and demanding such as a stronger exercise routine. It could also bring focus to a courageous endeavor.
A solar eclipse occurs Tuesday, February 17, at 28 degrees of Aquarius, sweeping in the Chinese New Year of the Fire Horse. We can expect innovation, restlessness, initiation, and surprising twists and turns.
The Sun is in its last degrees of Aquarius tropically, and will be moving into Pisces on Wednesday, February 18. While the Sun is in Pisces, the focus is on your inner life. Dreams, imagination, and inspiration are charged. It’s a month to express your creative ideas. Write a poem, paint a picture, or compose a song.
Mercury in Pisces (February 6-April 16) is a good time to imagine, draw, and write, and to honor your intuition. Mercury turns retrograde February 26, so complete travel plans, purchases, and contracts before the reversal.
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The Week Ahead:
Sunday and Monday, February 15-16, the Moon is in Aquarius. On Sunday the Moon conjuncts Pluto in Aquarius, stirring strong feelings. The Sun squares Uranus, evoking a strong urge for freedom from whatever is holding you back. Political protests may be strongly activated. Monday the Mercury in Pisces trines Jupiter in Cancer, fostering expansive ideas and positive dialogue. This is a good day to speak out as you will likely be heard. The wind is at your back, so use the strong energy for worthy projects especially those with themes of education, technology, communication, and travel. Gather with old and new friends. Clear thinking, inspired ideas, and positive dialogue abound.
Tuesday through Thursday morning, February 17-19, the Moon is in Pisces. Tuesday the Moon forms a Solar Eclipse, and this New Moon in Aquarius marks the Lunar New Year of the Fire Horse. The Solar Eclipse is situated between Mars and Vesta in Aquarius and Pallas Athena, the North Node, and Venus in Pisces on the other side. This powerful eclipse with a lot of planetary energy may mark a powerful turning point for society and collective direction. The 17th is also Mardi Gras, the night before the Christian observation of lent begins. Humanitarian reform, momentum, and activism are encouraged. Energy shifts, so get on your horse and gallop into the new lunar year.
The Sun ingresses into Pisces on Wednesday, February 18, beginning the last month of winter. The Moon is in Pisces also, conjunct Mercury and Venus, and making a trine to Jupiter in Cancer. These alignments foster a nurturing, compassionate, social day.
Thursday afternoon through Saturday afternoon, February 19-21, the Moon is in Aries. Thursday, February 19, the Moon conjuncts, and highlights, the Saturn-Neptune conjunction in Aries. You will want to get moving and start something new and exciting. Friday, February 20, holds one of the most significant alignments of the year: the exact conjunction of Saturn and Neptune at 0 degrees of Aries, considered to be the World Point. Old frameworks continue to weaken as reality is redefined, based on emerging deeper truths. Increasing attention may be placed on environmental and large-scale humanitarian concerns. The Taurus Moon sextiles Mars in Aquarius, opening to positive experiences and possibilities.
Saturday afternoon through Monday (until 6:28 pm PST), February 21-23, the Moon is in Taurus. Gather documents and figures and to do your tax returns. All things sensual are highlighted, so plan to eat good food and listen to inspiring music. Beautify your home with fragrant flowers.
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Planetary Pointers for the week ahead:
· Go easy on the day of the Solar Eclipse, Tuesday, February 17.
· After the solar eclipse, get on your fire horse and gallop on toward your next adventure.
· Imagine! Draw! Write! Create!
· Finish projects, travel plans, and contracts before Mercury goes retrograde February 26.
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Ten Things to Do with Venus in Pisces: February 10-March 6, 2025:
1. Paint a room in your home a fresh, beautiful color.
2. Create an inspiring musical playlist.
3. Write a poem or a song.
4. Give to your favorite charity.
5. Give grace to challenging people and situations.
6. Let your heart sing!
7. Wear lovely clothes and be beautiful.
8. Soak in the beauty of art through a visit to an art gallery.
9. Infuse your life with beautiful, fragrant flowers.
10. Create! Create! Create!
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Moon Void of Course: This is the time when the Moon makes its last major angular aspect with a planet before it moves into the next zodiacal sign tropically. This void time, when the Moon is not aspecting a planet, but rather floating on its own, is a time when things don’t come together and it is difficult to make good decisions. Purchases made during void Moons often turn out to be unsatisfactory and not work out. Appointments often don’t come together, and meetings don’t result in progress or sound, lasting decisions. We more easily get lost or meander in trying to get somewhere. The VoC Moon times for the next month are listed below so that you can plan meetings, decisions, and purchases at times when the Moon is not VoC; and use the void times for gardening, reading, and routine task work.
Void-of-Course Moon times for the month ahead (one lunar cycle):
Pacific Standard Time:
February 14: 5:31 pm-10:16 pm (Moon into Aquarius)
February 17: 4:01 am-6:09 am (Moon into Pisces)
February 19: 7:22 am-11:39 am (Moon into Aries)
February 21: 3:11 am-3:30 am (Moon into Taurus)
February 23: 2:28 pm-6:28 pm (Moon into Gemini)
February 25: 3:00 pm-9:11 pm (Moon into Cancer)
February 27 at 9:34 pm through February 28 at 12:16 am (Moon into Virgo)
March 2: 4:27 am-4:33 am (Moon into Libra)
March 4: 6:52 am-10:55 am (Moon into Scorpio)
March 5 at 3:22 pm through March 6 at 8:01 pm (Moon into Sagittarius)
March 9: 4:28 am-8:36 am (Moon into Capricorn)
March 11: 2:38 am-9:07 pm (Moon into Aquarius)
March 14: 4:33 am-8:13 am (Moon into Pisces)
GMT:
February 15: 1:31-6:16 (Moon into Aquarius)
February 17: 12:01-18:09 (Moon into Pisces)
February 19: 15:22-19:39 (Moon into Aries)
February 21: 11:11-11:30 (Moon into Taurus)
February 23 at 22:28 through February 24 at 2:28 (Moon into Gemini)
February 25 at 23:00 through February 26 at 5:11 (Moon into Cancer)
February 28: 5:34-8:16 (Moon into Virgo)
March 2: 12:27-12:33 (Moon into Libra)
March 4: 14:52-18:55 (Moon into Scorpio)
March 5 at 23:22 through March 7 at 4:01 (Moon into Sagittarius)
March 9: 11:28-15:36 (Moon into Capricorn)
March 11: 9:38-16:07 (Moon into Aquarius)
March 14: 11:33-15:13 (Moon into Pisces)
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