Posted on February 2, 2026 by Henry Seltzer of ASTROGRAPH.COM
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This is another extremely interesting month for progress and change, Aquarius, with the astrological indicators set on “go.” This can be presaged in part through the formative effects via Uranus, your modern ruler, entangled in the configuration of the recent late Capricorn New Moon, and in part, too, on the once again extreme highlighting of Pluto in your sign. The recent New Moon from mid-January features your solar first house cusp at 0° Aquarius as surrounded by a stellium of four planets in late Capricorn including Sun and Moon, and two, Venus and Pluto, early in your sign, indicating tremendous activity in your evolutionary movement toward greater integration and more complete growth. As you have lately been feeling, Pluto is a factor for transformational change that is very real in your life right now. The major astrology that is triggering its solid presence is found in his proximity to the New Moon degree in late Capricorn, plus the close conjunction between Pluto and Venus in your first or identity sector. Then there is also the sextile of Pluto with prominent Neptune, and Pluto’s contra-parallel with Jupiter. Neptune, and Uranus, both in aspect with Saturn in late Pisces, are also very consequential in this recent New Moon, so that these outer planets are all beaming in on you. Your most sincere internal principles, independent of consensus thinking, cultural shifts, or early childhood conditioning, can be your guide in finding your own unique path. When you discover and can clearly articulate these internal principles within you, you will have learned an important secret, perhaps leading you to your life’s true meaning. Time is the great Teacher in this as well we know. The Leo Full Moon of February 1st represents another startlingly potent lunation, extremely energetic, taking place in your relationship sector, signaling that key partners in your life are involved this month with your own evolutionary journey. This powerful Full Moon features a stellium of five planets in your sign, with issues of home and family that are also involved. The Solar Eclipse in your sign of the 17th that squares Uranus, your modern ruler, is yet another impactful juncture, with a long tail of continuing influence, including consequences for greater integration between the ongoing transformation of your identity, exploring your unique inner principles, and your creativity.
The following was written by our in-house astrologer, Leslie Benson. You can find her here.
Previous New Moon in Capricorn – Jan 18th
The late Capricorn New Moon lunation cycle that governs the first two weeks of February activates your twelfth sector of rest, closure, subconscious processing, and behind-the-scenes activity, setting a quietly potent tone. This lunation also affects your first or identity sector from the proximity of the Sun and Moon to 0° Aquarius. In addition to emphasizing the need to slow down and conserve energy, this can be a very active time for you, especially with Pluto in your sign also highlighted. With multiple planets clustered in Capricorn in this recent New Moon, there might be an internal sense of pressure in February to confront limits, fatigue, or to shift patterns that are no longer sustainable. Aspects to Uranus and Saturn–Neptune additionally suggest that something that has been dissolving beneath the surface is more ready to come forward, even if this clarity has not yet fully arrived. This monthly cycle can support release, retreat, and preparation as well as the personal renewal ahead.
Full Moon in Leo – Feb 1st
The Leo Full Moon illuminates your seventh sector of partnerships, commitments, and one-to-one relationships, directly opposing a densely packed stellium in your own sign and first sector of identity and self-definition. This lunation heightens awareness around relational dynamics, spotlighting the balance between personal autonomy and mutual exchange. Emotions may run high within key partnerships, and you may detect a greater sense of reciprocity in your close connections. You may want to pay studied attention to any place you hesitate to bring to the circumstance your full authenticity, and you could benefit from working on building capacity to be deeply present with an important other while staying simultaneously anchored in your own center.
Saturn Conjunct Neptune – Jan 24th-Mar 7th
This is one of the most consequential configurations of the year and a defining influence for you this entire month. Saturn, your traditional ruling planet, and Neptune are in a conjunction in Aries of less than two degrees for the entire February month, activating your third sector of communication, learning, perception, and mental frameworks. They reach exact on February 20th, This conjunction marks a threshold where you may be coming to new terms with uncertainty, and familiar narratives lose their grip. You may notice confusion, disillusionment, or heightened sensitivity around absorbing information, conversations, or how you make sense of your world. At the same time, this transit supports a deep recalibration of thought patterns and communication habits. Over time, it invites a more intentional relationship with language, meaning-making, and mental focus, asking you to balance imagination with discernment, key in on what truly inspires you, and bringing your intuition to practical matters and concerns.
Uranus Stations Direct – Feb 3rd
Uranus, your modern ruling planet, stations direct in Taurus, activating your fourth sector of home, family, and emotional foundations and additionally affecting your fifth or creativity sector. Unexpected developments related to living situations, family dynamics, or your style of self-expression may arise during this week. This is Uranus’ final station in Taurus before its move into Gemini later this spring, emphasizing a period of integration. You might want to reflect on how the past several years have reshaped your relationship to stability, belonging, home, and emotional safety.
Mercury Enters Pisces – Feb 6th
Mercury enters Pisces and your second sector of values, resources, income, and self-worth. Thinking around finances or priorities may become more intuitive and less linear. Notice emotional undercurrents influencing decisions around money, energy, and personal worth.
Venus Enters Pisces – Feb 10th
Venus moves into Pisces, the sign of her exaltation, and your second sector, softening your relationship to resources and self-esteem. This transit supports compassion toward yourself, appreciation for what you already have, and a gentler approach to material concerns. You may feel more drawn to beauty, creativity, or values-based spending that feels nourishing and thoughtful.
Mercury Pre-shadow – Feb 11th
Mercury enters its pre-shadow phase in your second sector, signaling the gradual approach of its upcoming retrograde. You may encounter a taste of the usual symptoms of missed connections or mechanical breakdown. This is makes for an early cue to review budgets, financial plans, or agreements, and to be deliberate in decision-making around resources and spending.
Saturn Enters Aries – Feb 13th
Saturn enters Aries and your third sector of communication, learning, and mental processing, beginning a new two-and-a-half-year chapter of focus on cognition and communication. Saturn here asks for discipline in thought, responsibility in speech, and discernment around information intake. You may feel called to clarify your message, commit to study, or refine how you express ideas. Progress favors thoughtful pacing, precision, and fostering mental attitudes within yourself that feel both enlivening, and grounded.
Solar Eclipse in Aquarius – Feb 17th
The Solar Eclipse New Moon in your sign occurs in your first sector of identity, embodiment, and direction, marking a powerful personal turning point. Your second sector of resources and security might also be affected. Eclipses open transformative chapters, and this one may coincide with shifts in how you see yourself or how you fundamentally operate in the world. With the Sun and Moon tightly squaring Uranus, changes may feel sudden and disruptive, yet also liberating. This is a moment to stay present with what is emerging rather than forcing definition. Brilliant new directions can begin here, even if they are not yet fully formed, and ripple into the coming months.
Sun Enters Pisces – Feb 18th
As the Sun enters Pisces, attention turns further to your second sector of resources, values, and self-sustainability. Material matters come back into focus, especially around how you support yourself financially and energetically.
Venus Trine Jupiter – Feb 21st-23rd
Venus in Pisces or your resources sector forms a flowing trine to Jupiter in your sixth sector of workplace, health, and daily rhythms. This short window is one of the most supportive transits of the month. Opportunities for improvement or increased ease may arrive through work, routines, or supportive health habits. Small adjustments can have a significantly positive effect, especially when rooted in deep care for your body and overall wellbeing.
Mercury Stations Retrograde – Feb 25th
Mercury stations retrograde in Pisces, backtracking through your second sector until March 20th. Financial plans, priorities, or how you allocate your time and energy may require review or introspective revision. Rather than push for new commitments, this is a better time to reflect deeply and to reassess what is truly worth your energy.
Mars Square Uranus – Feb 24th-28th
The month closes with Mars in your sign and first sector of identity and self-direction squaring Uranus in your fourth sector of home and emotional foundations. Heightened restlessness or reactivity may arise as personal urges press against domestic or emotional constraints. Sudden shifts around living situations or inner security may provoke feeling of frustrations, or simply a need for change. Accidents are potentially possible now, so that this volatile energy benefits from conscious pacing and grounding practices. With awareness and conscious intentionality, this moment can catalyze breakthroughs around how you assert and express your willpower while staying anchored to what truly supports you and your loved ones.
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