Awareness through Astrology

Cosmic Insights – February 16, 2026 February 16, 2026

by Veronica G. Hartman. 

The celestial week of February 16, 2026, begins with the Sun rising in abstract-thinking Aquarius, illuminating an opportunity to gather resources in preparation for the storms of enlightenment on the horizon, as new technological changes are generating unknown pathways into the future. One of the precursors occurred on February 15, when the Sun in Aquarius challenged Uranus in Taurus, by shattering the illusions of stability in relationships, when one is evolving with the changes, while the other chooses not to. The characteristics of Aquarius have a shattering effect similar to unpredictable lightning strikes that demolish old-standing structures to make a path for new beginnings. While it is never easy to let go of comfortable circumstances, it is often necessary for new growth. 

Saturn, the daily manager of Aquarius, began dropping those illusions on February 13, when it moved into independent fiery Aries.  Saturn is the planetary responsible authoritarian, while Aries is the pioneer of the zodiac, preferring to make decisions that affect others without consideration, as it is impulsive and moves quickly into action, without always considering the long-term consequences of those actions. Thus, the current energy of a potential storm on the horizon has the ingredients of unpredictable lightning strikes, as Saturn has its hands full managing the fiery impetuous pioneer of Aries, which rushes into action where angels fear to tread without a plan. 

However, the key to managing unpredictable events now lies in preparing beforehand with a plan of action and in thinking on one’s feet without the pressure of the unknown. 

Meanwhile, the Moon is also traveling behind the Sun’s light in Aquarius, in a balsamic lunar phase, to release the emotional past in preparation for the new moon solar eclipse cycle on February 17, 2026, at 29 degrees of Aquarius. This particular time is significant for the future, as the current solar phase is also balsamic in nature, with an opportunity to release the past 18 years while choosing new seeds of evolutionary enlightenment during the next 18 years.

The Sun in Aquarius is void of course as it rises, leaving the Moon in Aquarius to finish up the task of releasing the emotional past with detachment, which the Sun illuminated must go for evolutionary growth. 

Shortly before sunrise on February 17, the new moon solar eclipse cycle begins at 29 degrees of Aquarius, indicating an opportunity for a new awakening of feeling able to do something that truly reflects the inner self, which is symbolic of a butterfly emerging from a cocoon to take flight. (1) Solar eclipses are indicative of an 18-year cycle of energy and events that are similar to the last solar eclipse at the same degree, which occurred in 2008. The key is to contemplate the choices and circumstances, then that may be similar now, as in history repeats itself, and what was not learned or integrated then may occur again. As Saturn is the daily supervisor of Aquarius and has just emerged into the fire of  Aries, motivational pioneering actions relative to intuitive insights provide guidance and direction during the next two and a half years to build the foundation of a 30-year cycle. Thus, listening to the inner voice for direction with the courage to forge forward with a pioneering spirit can yield the rewards of going where no one has gone before.

The Chinese New Year also begins today with the entry of the fire horse galloping forward with the courage to forge new paths with intense passion, visibility, and innovation. The last time the fire horse represented by the Chinese New Year was 1966, during the new age hippy revolution, and it will not occur again until 2086, so no doubt it is a “fire in the hole” year, which could shape the social culture in a new way for a long time!

A few hours later, the Moon shifts gears as it leaves detached Aquarius to slip away into peaceful Pisces and experience some emotional downtime from the erratic beginnings of the morning. Jupiter, the daily CEO of Pisces, is retrograde in Cancer with a hideaway at home to soothe the frayed edges of the artistic spiritual fire ignited by Neptune in Aries, the transcendental ruler of Pisces.

Shortly after, Venus in Pisces unites with the North Node in Pisces for an opportunity to experience a fated spiritual artistic vision with another behind the scenes.  However, Jupiter, the daily promotional agent of Pisces, is retrograde in Cancer, suggesting slowing down first and gaining control of one’s inner and outer life before jumping into an ocean of emotion without a life preserver.

On the mid-morning of February 18th, the Sun joinsVenus, Mercury, and the Moon in the Pisces ocean with waves of emotions that may feel overwhelming, as the spiritual artistic purpose of life is highlighted through values, emotions, and information that may require downtime to process and integrate. Jupiter retrograde in Cancer will assist with the downtime, while Neptune in Aries stimulates the process with monumental actions. 

 Another monumental planetary union occurs on the mid-morning of February 20th, as Saturn and Neptune join together in Aries with the symbolism of new cycles and beginnings of actions emerging into concrete manifestation. Saturn is the planet of foundations, and Neptune personifies dreams and visions. Thus, an opportunity is present to build a foundation to give form to visionary dreams. The last Saturn-Neptune conjunction occurred on November 13th, 1989, at 11 degrees of Capricorn, symbolizing an opportunity to go after one’s life goals.  Thus, now is the time to take the actions of a warrior with a fierce determination to manifest a firm foundation of visionary dreams.

(1) Hill, Lynda 360 Degree Oracle of Wisdom P. 329

Veronica is a professional astrologer with thirty-six years of experience and certified by the NCGR Professional Astrologers Alliance, Master Hypnotherapist and Instructor certified by the American Board of Hypnotherapy, Trainer and Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) with thirty years of experience and is certified by the American Board of NLP, Trainer and Master Practitioner of Time Line TherapyTM certified by the Time Line TherapyTM Association, Reiki Master of the Usui Sei Chem Tibetan lineage, with twenty-nine years of experience, and an Ordained Minister by the Universal Brotherhood Movement, Inc. since 1995.

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