New Moon/Annular Solar Eclipse in Aquarius 2026

On February 17th at 4:01 AM PST the Sun and Moon share the exact degree of 28 degrees Aquarius, 50 minutes. This is the moment of the New Moon, yet the Annular Solar Eclipse begins at 1:56 AM PST, reaching its maximum at 4:12 AM PST. This makes for a Super New Moon in its power! Places for viewing the Eclipse include the South in Africa, South America, the South Pacific/South Atlantic, the Indian Ocean and Antarctica.

New Moons are always about new beginnings; setting an intention for what is to be created and manifested. In the sign of Aquarius, new beginnings can be brought on suddenly, a wake up call for new growth.

Aquarius is ruled by the planet Uranus, the Great Awakener. Its powerful influence directs obstacles to be removed, sometimes through powerful events, (like this one), fated changes long overdue. The goal is freedom from entanglements that no longer serve you. So the key is to look into your life with an open heart, and get ready either to initiate change where it’s desperately needed, or be ushered into it unprepared. This planet rattles our self imposed cage to get our attention. Aquarius is a fixed Air Sign; determined to make a difference for humanity with a kind heart. It is referred to as an Air sign of high humidity, meaning intellectual yet empathic.

So here the opportunity for life altering change is presented, and the turf is best represented by the house in our natal chart it lands in. The Eclipse falls into my First House, so I look to the meaning of the house, the relationship to my other natal planets to see how I will be prompted to arrive at my next level. We can all do this when we get our Natal Astrology chart:)

All of this powerful energy from the Sun aligning with the New Moon is squared by the planet Uranus. Again, the planet of change in a challenging posture. When Uranus squares the Sun life is apt to be somewhat unstable and full of sudden changes. It signals an intense period of sudden disruptions, forcing a radical reevaluation of identity, life direction, or our core foundations. Let the dam break, let the clouds part; see the needed work to be done in becoming truly authentic to your soul’s purpose.

The square to the New Moon urges us to strive for emotional freedom, from the past, from self judgement, from lingering feelings that keep us from doing more due to the fear of failure. Rather, we can dare to be different, allow ourselves to explore outside the norm, to reach higher up the ladder. This sign is not only about the self, but humanity at large. We can realize the best way to help and change the world is to help and change ourselves. It begins with us.

At this  time both the planet Mercury at 16 degrees Pisces, and Venus at 8 degrees Pisces trine Jupiter, stationed at 15 degrees Cancer. This peaceful Water Sign energy from Mercury brings positive vitality and spirit, inspiring an ongoing interest in learning and expanding our mental horizons. We can enjoy traveling, philosophical discussions, and exchanging ideas with those of different experiences and viewpoints. And the trine from Venus to Jupiter often brings unexpected opportunities for pleasure, new social connections, and a desire to update our environment or relationships in a refreshing, liberating manner. Allow yourself to flow with creative ideas to brighten your future.

The power of this New Moon/Annular Solar Eclipse will be activated for the next 6 months. That means one step at a time, one foot in front of the other, seeking independence and sovereignty.

Judy Crescenzo

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