New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aquarius 2026
The New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aquarius is happening on the 17th of February, 2026. The shifts it sparks can unfold over the next 6 months, and the context depends on where this eclipse falls in your birth chart.
It’s a time when the lines between “us” and “them” feel especially stark, when communities, alliances, and ideologies are being tested. Aquarius, always the revolutionary thinker, invites us to consider the collective, but it also exposes where we feel alienated, separated, or in opposition.
In these moments, the world seems to insist on picking a side.
Eclipses tend to interrupt the story right when we think we know where things are going. One moment, everything feels familiar, and the next, the lights dim just enough for us to realize we’ve been relying on sight alone. And in Aquarius, that interruption feels less emotional and more… revelatory.
Aquarius has a funny way of working
New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aquarius chart (see top of the 8th house)
It’s the sign of the collective, but it’s also the sign of the outsider. It wants connection, but not at the cost of authenticity. So during this eclipse, you might notice yourself questioning the roles you play in groups, friendships, communities, and even online spaces. Am I here because this reflects who I am now, or because it’s familiar? That question alone can be enough to start a quiet revolution.
What’s interesting about an Aquarius eclipse is that the changes don’t always come wrapped in emotion. There may be no dramatic breakdown, no obvious ending. Instead, there’s clarity. A mental click.
A sudden understanding that something has expired, even if it hasn’t fully left yet. Besides traditionally being ruled by Saturn, Aquarius is ruled by Uranus, too, the planet of awakenings. And awakenings don’t usually ask for permission.
The Saturn-Neptune conjunction is exactly at 0°45’ Aries on February 20, 2026, three days later.
You might feel drawn to new ideas, new people, or entirely new ways of thinking about your future
Things that once felt unrealistic may suddenly feel necessary. Things you once tolerated may start to feel heavy. Keep in mind that this isn’t about rebellion for the sake of rebellion; it’s about actual, genuine alignment! About making choices that reflect who you’re becoming, not who you’ve been expected to be.
And because this is an eclipse, the effects tend to unfold over time. You don’t need all the answers right now.
In fact, trying to force clarity can miss the point. This eclipse is more about listening than acting. Paying attention to what feels stale. Noticing what sparks curiosity. Letting yourself imagine a life that fits you better, even if you don’t yet know how to build it yet.
The main collective question for the New Moon solar eclipse in Aquarius is:
What would it look like to live in a way that’s honest, future-focused, and true to your values, even if it sets you apart?
Pay attention to this question in the following six months. It will reveal itself slowly, just as the light returns. And by then, you may realize you’ve already stepped into a new chapter without even trying.
This eclipse is happening during the Saturn-Neptune conjunction in Aries, too
Eclipses already have a reputation for being dramatic editors of our lives. They cross things out, underline what we’ve been avoiding, and occasionally rip a page clean out of the notebook. But when you drop an eclipse into the same sky that’s hosting Saturn and Neptune coming together, for the first time in Aries in our lifetimes, we’re about a genre shift over here.
Let’s start with Saturn and Neptune themselves. Saturn is structure, boundaries, reality checks, responsibility, and time. Neptune is fog, dreams, faith, illusion, longing, and surrender.
Now put that conjunction in Aries, the sign of beginnings, instinct, heat, and selfhood. Aries doesn’t like waiting for clarity. Aries moves first and figures it out later. So Saturn and Neptune here are trying to negotiate between impulse and consequence, between idealism and embodiment, between “I feel called to this” and “I am actually responsible for what I start.”
Now, back to the New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aquarius
On top of all of this, it tends to speed things up or strip things down. It compresses time, plus it exposes fault lines.
This isn’t just about personal clarity, either. Saturn–Neptune cycles often correlate with collective disillusionment and re-mythologizing. Old stories dissolve. New ones haven’t fully formed yet. There’s a sense of standing in the in-between…
On a personal level, this eclipse may highlight where you’ve been running on a dream without a container, or clinging to a structure that’s lost its soul.
There can be grief here. Saturn–Neptune is famous for dissolving illusions, and eclipses don’t cushion the blow. You might realize a path you believed in no longer holds weight. A role you stepped into with hope may feel suddenly empty. Or, conversely, something you dismissed as “impractical” might reveal itself as essential to your sense of aliveness.
This is the kind of energy that quietly but firmly reorients your compass.
To build something new without lying to ourselves about the cost. To stop pretending that confusion is clarity, or that authority always knows best, is the key here.
Power, secrecy, and the Saturn-Neptune reckoning
Saturn governs institutions, power structures, law, and authority. Neptune governs secrecy, denial, fog, complicity, and the stories we tell ourselves to avoid seeing what’s too painful. When these two collide, especially on the brink of conjunction, what’s been hidden by institutions begins to leak.
And suddenly, us vs. them isn’t abstract anymore.
It becomes the public versus the protected.
Victims versus systems.
Transparency versus silence.
And all of this is being highlighted within the new eclipse cycle on the Leo-Aquarius axis (eclipse in Leo happening in August).
Us vs. them becomes a question of who bears the cost of truth. Whose lives are permanently altered, and whose reputations are buffered by wealth, proximity, or time. And underneath all of it is a deeper reckoning: if the structures meant to protect the vulnerable instead protect themselves, what does responsibility even mean?
Where this eclipse lands for you (by your rising sign)
Each transit is a collective moment, but it lands personally, always, too, and that’s why we read eclipses by the rising sign.
The rising sign sets the houses of the chart, showing where life is rearranging itself, where the lights go out so something truer can emerge. And we know by now that this New Moon solar eclipse in Aquarius isn’t subtle! It’s a reset point, a rupture, a revelation.
Let’s analyze for each rising sign in what direction this eclipse may unfold via the whole sign house system. Of course, keep in mind your personal planets and their degrees.
Aries Rising – New Moon Solar Eclipse in the 11th house
Eclipses are always tied to radical beginnings and endings. Within the 11th house, you may suddenly see certain alliances for what they are. Are they actually supportive, transactional, or quietly draining?
A group you once identified with could fall away, or you may realize you’ve outgrown a shared goal.
There’s also a deeper question surfacing…
Who do you ~dream~ with?
Aquarius here asks you to imagine a more authentic future, even if it means standing apart for a while on your own to figure everything out. Long-term plans may shift dramatically, and while that can feel destabilizing, it’s ultimately freeing, too. This is about finding your people, not just any people.
Aries Rising and Saturn-Neptune conjunction in the 1st house
Who am I if the old armor doesn’t fit anymore?
This conjunction is happening to you, through you, and as you. The 1st house is identity, body, instinct, and visibility. It’s how you enter the world. Saturn and Neptune meeting here can feel like a personal fog mixed with a personal reckoning.
You may feel simultaneously exposed and undefined.
Physically and emotionally, this transit can feel draining if you try to force clarity too quickly. Energy levels may fluctuate. Confidence may waver because you’re shedding an identity built on survival rather than alignment, so be gentle to yourself.
Others may project onto you during this time. Neptune blurs your edges, making you a canvas for expectations, savior fantasies, or disappointment. Saturn demands that you define yourself anywaythrough embodied integrity. Who you are when no one is watching matters more than how you’re perceived.
This conjunction is calling you to rebuild your sense of self from the inside out.
Taurus Rising – New Moon Solar Eclipse in the 10th house
Your public life is under construction. Career direction, reputation, and visibility are all being recalibrated. This eclipse can coincide with a sudden change in professional status, a realization about your true ambitions, or a growing discomfort with the role you’ve been playing.
You might feel torn between security and authenticity. Are you chasing stability, or are you answering a calling?
Authority figures may mirror this tension, pushing you to define success on your own terms. What you build next needs to feel meaningful
Taurus Rising and Saturn–Neptune conjunction in the 12th house
Okay, Taurus rising, here’s the thing: this Saturn–Neptune conjunction is happening in your 12th house, the house of the unseen, the subconscious, endings, and the stuff we usually try to ignore. And let me tell you, Saturn + Neptune here is like a cosmic cleaning crew that doesn’t ask you for any sort of permission.
You might feel like there’s weight pressing down on your inner life, like all the old fears, insecurities, or “shoulds” you’ve buried are surfacing.
You could be confronting patterns you didn’t even realize were shaping your life: fears around vulnerability, old karmic loops, or the ways you’ve been holding yourself back from fully trusting life.
This is also the house of hidden resources and subconscious power. Things you thought were lost, or aspects of yourself that were dormant, can emerge now, but only if you’re willing to look without flinching.
By the end of this cycle, Taurus rising, the goal is to feel lighter, even if subtly. You’re shedding illusions about what you need to survive, and maybe even discovering spiritual or emotional resources you didn’t know you had.
Gemini Rising – New Moon Solar Eclipse in the 9th house
Hey Gemini rising, your worldview is shifting with the New Moon solar eclipse in Aquarius unfolding in your 9th house. Beliefs you once held with confidence may feel porous now, and curiosity pulls you toward unfamiliar ideas, cultures, or philosophies. This eclipse can spark a hunger for meaning, something bigger than daily routines.
Travel, education, publishing, or spiritual exploration may be catalysts for you in the following 6 months. You’re being asked to question inherited truths and decide what you actually believe. The “us versus them” theme shows up in ideology. Notice where certainty has closed your mind instead of expanding it.
Gemini rising and Saturn-Neptune conjunction in the 11th house
Grab your mental notepad because this Aries Saturn–Neptune conjunction is lighting up your 11th house, the house of friends, networks, communities, and long-term goals. And yes, it’s going to feel like the universe is holding a magnifying glass over who you run with and what you’re really aiming for.
Are these connections reliable? Are these dreams sustainable? Or are they illusions?
Suddenly, some of the people or groups you’ve counted on may feel… foggy, distant, or not what they seemed. Friendships could shift, alliances could quietly dissolve, and the goals you’ve been chasing might start to feel like someone else’s idea of success, not yours!
Neptune’s influence brings a chance to reimagine your tribe and your aspirations. Maybe there’s a vision you’ve been too practical or too distracted to pursue. Maybe there are friends you’ve underestimated or communities you’ve overlooked. This conjunction asks you to get honest about what or who supports the version of you that’s emerging.
Cancer Rising – New Moon Solar Eclipse in the 8th house
This New Moon solar eclipse is landing in your 8th house, and it’s not subtle. The 8th house is the place of transformation, intimacy, shared resources, and the deeper, sometimes hidden, sides of life. What’s usually beneath the surface is now coming into focus.
This is a moment of intense personal recalibration. You might notice old patterns around trust, power, and vulnerability surfacing. Maybe there’s a financial tie, a shared project, or an emotional bond that’s reached its tipping point.
The eclipse could reveal hidden dynamics in your relationships. Secrets, unspoken feelings, or hidden agreements may come to light. Who truly aligns with your values, and who might be holding you back, consciously or unconsciously.
It’s a reset button for your inner world, your hidden connections, and your personal power. It might feel intense, messy, or revealing, but it’s also the start of something profoundly freeing. This is your reminder to trust the process.
Cancer rising and Saturn–Neptune conjunction in the 10th house
Are you building something that lasts? Are your ambitions grounded in reality?
You may feel a little more grounded in your professional identity once this aspect unfolds, even if it took some disillusionment to get there. You will probably be learning to manage ambition with compassion, responsibility with imagination, and authority with integrity. In short, the goal is for the world to see the real you, and finally, for you to see yourself clearly too.
Leo Rising – New Moon Solar Eclipse in the 7th house
Relationships are the mirror now. One-on-one dynamics, romantic, business, or contractual. may shift suddenly, bringing clarity about balance, commitment, and mutual respect. You could begin a significant partnership or recognize that an existing one can’t continue in its current form.
Aquarius New Moon solar eclipse calls you in to see the relationship as a system, not a stage. Where has individuality been compromised? Where has cooperation been performative? This eclipse resets how you meet others, eye to eye, not ego to ego.
Conclusions may slide in around August, when another eclipse in Leo unfolds in your 1st, making a full circle within the 7th-1st house axis.
Leo Rising — Saturn-Neptune conjunction in the 9th house
Get ready for a mix of expansion and introspection. The Saturn–Neptune conjunction is landing in your 9th house, which rules higher learning, long-distance travel, philosophy, belief systems, and the bigger picture of life.
What do you truly believe, and what are you willing to act on?
Saturn shows up with its clipboard, asking you to take your beliefs seriously. It’s not enough to think you’re open-minded or spiritual; you need to put it into practice, to show up in the world aligned with your values. Neptune, on the other hand, blurs boundaries, dissolves certainty, and asks you to surrender to ideas bigger than yourself.
This can show up as a re-evaluation of your philosophy, your studies, or even your travel plans. Maybe you’ve been chasing knowledge, experiences, or spiritual practices that looked good on paper, but didn’t actually resonate with your truth. Or perhaps a mentor, teacher, or authority figure challenges you to question what you’ve been taking for granted.
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Virgo Rising – New Moon Solar Eclipse in the 6th house
Your daily life is being restructured. Workflows, habits, health routines, and obligations are all under review. You may realize that productivity has become a substitute for purpose or that your body has been quietly asking for change.
This eclipse can bring shifts in employment or responsibilities, but its deeper message is about sustainability. Aquarius wants innovation: new systems, new rhythms, new ways of serving without self-erasure. Small changes now ripple outward in powerful ways.
Virgo Rising — Saturn-Neptune conjunction in the 8th house
Where have you given your power away? Where have illusions around intimacy, money, or transformation kept you stuck?
Neptune can make things feel confusing or hidden, while Saturn won’t let you ignore them. So even if it’s uncomfortable, the pressure is exactly what you need to see clearly.
Are you carrying the weight of someone else’s energy or expectations? Are you entangled in situations that quietly drain you? Saturn–Neptune wants you to discern which connections are mutually empowering and which are illusions of necessity.
Spiritually and psychologically, this is a deep cleanup period. Virgo rising, you’re naturally analytical, so you may feel tempted to overthink everything, but the real work is in integrating, feeling, and releasing.
Libra Rising – New Moon Solar Eclipse in the 5th house
What actually lights you up, dear Libra rising?
Romantic dynamics, creative projects, or relationships with children may reach a turning point.
You may feel called to take a risk to create without approval, to love without performance. The “us versus them” tension shows up as authenticity versus expectation. Let yourself be seen for who you are now, not who you’ve been trying to entertain.
Libra Rising - Saturn-Neptune conjunction in the 7th house
This Saturn–Neptune conjunction is happening in your 7th house, the house of partnerships, committed relationships, and one-on-one dynamics. And yes, it’s about to get real in the world of “us.”
Are your partnerships grounded, responsible, and sustainable? Or are they illusions, fantasies, or dependencies that aren’t what they seem?
The combination can feel confusing at first. You might see cracks in a relationship you thought was solid, or realize that someone you idealized isn’t showing up as you expected.
For Libra rising, who naturally seeks harmony, this might feel emotionally heavy. Neptune can blur reality, making it tempting to hold onto illusions or avoid confrontation. Saturn, however, won’t let you. It forces clarity and accountability. The big question is…
Are your partnerships reflective of your authentic self, or are you bending to meet expectations that aren’t yours?
It’s meant to reveal the truth for your own divine good.
Scorpio Rising – New Moon Solar Eclipse in the 4th house
Your foundations are shifting. Home, family, ancestry, and emotional safety are all under the eclipse’s gaze. This can manifest as a move, a family revelation, or a deep internal realization about where you belong.
Old emotional patterns may surface so they can be released. Aquarius asks you to redefine home, not as an obligation, but as alignment. This is about creating inner security that doesn’t rely on the past repeating itself.
Scorpio Rising – Saturn-Neptune conjunction in the 6th house
It’s time to clean house, but this time, it’s personal.
In the 6th house, this combination can feel confusing at first: routines that used to work may now feel unsatisfying or even draining, and responsibilities may weigh heavier than usual.
You might notice areas of your work life, health, or daily habits that have been out of alignment. Maybe a job or routine that once felt secure now feels restrictive, or perhaps there’s a health habit you’ve been ignoring that’s starting to demand attention. The “us vs. them” theme here shows up subtly.
Are you overextending yourself for others? Are you carrying someone else’s workload or expectations at the expense of your own well-being?
This conjunction raises the question for you to reassess boundaries, both with your body and with your energy. Neptune can make you empathic, idealistic, or even prone to self-sacrifice, while Saturn insists on discipline and structure.
Yet, the key is balance: how can you serve effectively without losing yourself? How can you create routines that support your growth instead of draining your vitality?
The beauty of this transit is that it allows deep healing and long-term improvement. If you take this seriously, you can emerge with a more sustainable daily rhythm, a healthier relationship with work and service, and a clearer sense of what responsibilities are truly yours.
Sagittarius Rising – New Moon Solar Eclipse in the 3rd house
Your mind is changing. Conversations, learning paths, writing, or local environments may shift suddenly. You could receive news that alters your perspective or realize that the way you communicate no longer fits who you’re becoming.
This eclipse challenges mental habits and narratives. Are you listening, or just broadcasting? Aquarius encourages curiosity without dogma. Let new information disrupt you; it’s meant to!
Sagittarius Rising — Saturn-Neptune conjunction in the 5th house
Time to get real about joy, love, and the way you shine.
This might show up as a re-evaluation of how you express yourself and who you choose to share your heart with. Maybe you’ve been idealizing a romance, a creative project, or even your own ambitions, and Saturn is here to pull the lens back, revealing what’s real and what’s an illusion.
There’s a deeper gift here, though. Saturn–Neptune in the 5th can help you refine your creative voice, deepen authentic connections, and bring structure to your passions. It’s not about killing the magic. Turning inspiration into something grounding and making space for love and play that truly nourishes you is the true goal here.
Capricorn Rising – New Moon Solar Eclipse in the 2nd house
Your relationship to money, values, and self-worth is evolving. This eclipse may highlight financial changes, but its deeper work is internal. What do you rely on to feel secure, and is it actually stable?
Aquarius pushes you to detach from value systems that no longer reflect your truth. This could be the start of a new way of earning, spending, or valuing yourself, one that’s less about survival and more about integrity.
Capricorn Rising – Saturn-Neptune conjunction in the 4th house
this Saturn–Neptune in Aries conjunction is landing in your 4th house, the house of home, family, roots, and emotional foundations.
This might show up as family dynamics or home life under scrutiny. Maybe there’s a responsibility that feels heavy, or a family pattern that keeps repeating. Neptune can blur perception, so you might not see things clearly at first, but Saturn insists you do.
It’s a time to confront emotional truths that you may have avoided, and to build boundaries that protect your energy and autonomy.
This is also a deeply psychological and spiritual transit. Old family patterns, inherited fears, or subconscious habits may surface for resolution. The goal isn’t to blame; it’s actually to integrate and release, so you can turn emotional labor into emotional intelligence.
Aquarius Rising – New Moon Solar Eclipse in the 1st house
This is a personal rebirth. Identity, self-image, and direction are all up for renewal. You may feel disoriented at first, like the old version of you doesn’t quite fit, but the new one isn’t fully formed yet.
And that’s the point. This particular eclipse asks you to step into visibility as your authentic self, even if it disrupts expectations of others. The world may respond differently to you now, let it. You’re not here to remain unchanged.
Aquarius Rising – Saturn-Neptune conjunction in the 3rd house
Basically, the Saturn-Neptune conjunction in Aries is shining a light on how you process, share, and interpret the world around you.
Together, they create a space where your thoughts, ideas, and daily interactions are being tested. Some communications may feel unclear, confusing, or even misleading, and you’ll need to double-check what you hear, read, or sign off on.
This can feel both frustrating and enlightening. You may notice where your thinking has been scattered, idealistic, or based on assumptions, versus where you need clarity and structure. Conversations with siblings, neighbors, or peers might reveal hidden dynamics or show you that some relationships need recalibration.
The deeper gift of this transit is that it can help you clarify your thinking, refine your learning, and communicate more authentically. You might also discover intuitive aha moments or creative solutions, but only if you put in the structured effort Saturn demands.
Pisces Rising – New Moon Solar Eclipse in the 12th house
New Moon solar eclipse in Aquarius works behind the scenes for you, Pisces rising. The subconscious, dreams, and hidden patterns rise to the surface, often quietly. You may feel called to withdraw, rest, or release something you’ve been carrying alone.
Endings here are subtle but profound. Old fears, identities, or spiritual confusions can dissolve. With Saturn–Neptune approaching, you’re learning the difference between surrender and escape. Trust the quiet because it’s preparing you for a new beginning.
Pisces Rising – Saturn–Neptune conjunction in the 2nd house
This is a time to re-examine your values and priorities. Are you holding onto material security at the expense of your creativity or dreams? Or have you been chasing ideals that don’t actually support your stability? Finding the balance between practicality and inspiration is key here.
By facing these realities, you can rebuild your sense of security and self-worth on firmer, more meaningful ground. You might restructure finances, reassess possessions, or simply get clear on what matters most to you. Neptune allows vision and intuition to guide you, while Saturn ensures you have the discipline to make it real.
Until the next diary entry,
