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The month begins under a sky charged with collective intensity. A powerful concentration of planets in Aquarius, involving the Sun, Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Pluto, brings a climate of ideological tensions, narrative disputes, and value clashes that have been brewing since January.

This configuration is immediately activated by the Full Moon, serving as a trigger for ongoing processes that now require more clear positioning.

With eclipses activating Aquarius, Saturn starting a new cycle in Aries, and Mercury turning retrograde in Pisces, this month also tests the coherence between what we dream of and what we actually build in practice.

The forecasts below are primarily collective in nature. To understand how the February transits unfold personally in your life, access your personalized horoscope at Astrolink, which analyzes the heavens based on your complete birth chart.

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Forecasts for the First Half of February

The Mars Pluto Conjunction and Its Initial Unfoldings

The conjunction between Mars and Pluto continues to echo throughout the first fifteen days of February. Even as the aspect grows weaker, its effects still fuel intense struggles for space, power, and survival, as well as movements marked by radicalization and direct confrontations.

On an individual level, the main guidance is flexibility. Negotiations require extra caution, and situations marked by “all or nothing” dynamics are best postponed whenever possible. Existential contexts where fear, guilt, or pressure for hasty decisions arise may also serve as instruments of coercion. The period calls for attention to avoid assuming positions of emotional or psychological submission, especially in professional, family, financial, or romantic contexts marked by excessive pressure.

Collectively, this aspect can also manifest through more extreme episodes, both globally, with political tensions, repressions, and migration conflicts, and in urban settings, with the actions of organized groups and escalations of violence. The media is likely to focus more on public security and social conflict issues during this time.

The Full Moon in Leo and the Drive for Autonomy

On the very first day of February, the Full Moon occurs in Leo, symbolizing the culmination of ongoing themes. This cycle usually marks points of maturation: events initiated earlier tend to fulfill themselves, take concrete shape, or demand more defined stances.

The sense of agitation tends to rise in major cities. With more reactive emotions and lower tolerance for differing opinions, it becomes crucial to act cautiously in stressful situations, such as commuting, public discussions, or already tense environments.

Collectively, there may be a noticeable increase in tension. Misunderstandings and unfavorable signals for international agreements become more likely. Multilateral organizations may find themselves confronted with contradictions amid ongoing geopolitical conflicts. Instability and tension escalate, exposing institutional vulnerabilities and raising debates on the limits between power, order, and democracy in different contexts.

Historically, this early February Full Moon was known among Native American peoples as the “Snow Moon,” associated with the cycle of snowstorms in the northern hemisphere. It acted as a natural marker of time and transition, illustrating how ancient cultures used the celestial cycles as references for collective life events and phases.

In collective Astrology studies, this Full Moon typically serves as a maturation point for possibilities set at the start of the lunar cycle. In February 2026, this effect is even more pronounced, since the month’s first week is likely to clearly highlight the impacts of the Mars Pluto conjunction.

On an individual level, the drive for autonomy grows. Many people feel the urge not to be held hostage by others, whether emotionally, financially, or structurally. This urge may foster independent forms of fulfillment, sometimes even beyond relationships, encouraging distancing, redefinitions of bonds, and in some cases, necessary breakups.

The result tends to be a rise in emotional reactivity and greater difficulty mediating, both collectively and personally. Therefore, caution is recommended when dealing with sensitive issues, decisive conversations, or situations involving direct confrontation, especially when emotions are running high.

The Full Moon in Leo intensifies feelings related to identity, recognition, and the need for validation. Issues of self-esteem, pride, and personal expression are accentuated, demanding care with impulsive reactions, dramatizations, or ego clashes. It’s a time when everything feels heightened, including both expectations and disappointments.

The Aquarius Doryphory and the Second Week’s Movements

In the second week, the strong concentration of planets in Aquarius recalls patterns seen in prior cycles: important and legitimate protests that don’t always lead to immediate practical effects.

Doryphory is a rare astrological alignment where planets cluster close to the Sun or Moon, intensifying the period’s collective impact. Such concentrations usually mark turning points, profound changes, and crucial redirections.

Early in the month, Uranus’ return to direct motion in Taurus rekindles changes that had been evolving slowly. This can bring a sense of instability, but also opens the mind to new ways of seeing things.

The entry of Mercury into Pisces on the 6th favors more sensitive, subjective, and intuitive communication, encouraging empathetic conversations, creativity, and internal reflection. At the same time, there is an increased risk of misunderstandings, misplaced hopes, and excessive idealization.

In relationships, with Venus also heading into Pisces, it’s important to be mindful of “savior” behaviors or giving beyond reasonable limits, as the tendency toward idealization intensifies.

On the collective level, movements in defense of democracy and dialogue may arise, reflected in public opinion polls and the heightened social perception regarding polarizations and actions that harm the Constitution, the Law, and collective good sense, even among more vulnerable populations. Topics like violence and corruption may spark renewed unease and fear.

During this first half of the month, emotions tend to run high. Ideas circulate intensely and the desire for change rises, but the sky already signals that everything initiated now will require real commitment in the coming months.

A Gradual Relief in the Second Half of the Month!

Despite an intense start, the overall transits point to a gradual easing of tension from the end of the second week, making more room for adjustments, negotiations, and reorganization throughout February’s third week.

The Solar Eclipse in Aquarius occurs on February 17. This event is likely to resonate for months ahead, magnifying the impact of choices and events unfolding in this period.

On a personal level, this alignment favors more open dialogues aimed at mutual understanding. There is the opportunity to discuss how personal space and individuality can coexist within relationships, provided there is real willingness to listen, negotiate, and build feasible consensus.

With more pronounced effects in the third week, the conjunction of Mercury and Venus in Aquarius often coincides, historically, with multilateral dialogue initiatives and attempts at agreements. Conciliatory rhetoric and symbolic gestures gain ground, even when faced with geopolitical realities marked by deadlocks, tensions, and mediation difficulties. Many such proposals may remain just intentions, but still attract media attention.

With the onset of Mercury retrograde in Pisces, communication can become hazy, risking misunderstandings, forgetfulness, and emotional dissonance. It’s not an ideal time for definitive decisions, but rather for revisiting ideas, readjusting expectations, and rethinking recently started projects, especially those triggered during the eclipse.

The New Moon on the Threshold Between Aquarius and Pisces

The New Moon, marking the Solar Eclipse, occurs at the end of Aquarius, on February 17, at 28 degrees. Being formed within the last five degrees of the sign, this lunation carries hybrid characteristics, mixing Aquarian and Piscean themes.

The mood softens somewhat, allowing for greater understanding and agreements. However, in politics, there may also be backroom deals or veiled corruption disguised as “consensus.” On a personal level, this period tends to favor family and romantic harmony, especially when the foundations of relationships are still healthy.

This lunation takes place in a sensitive atmosphere, where fragilities in organizational, authority, and control systems become more pronounced. At the same time, organized social movements may gain traction in opposing the abuse of power.

The Approach of Saturn and Neptune in the Background

The most significant astrological event in recent times, the conjunction between Saturn and Neptune, draws closer in February, setting up a broader and longer-lasting background. Historically, this cycle is linked to the birth and decline of populist political and religious doctrines, upheld by salvationist rhetoric and charismatic leaders who present themselves as unquestionable.

This cycle often signals a loss of legitimacy, eroded power, and deep crises, prompting revision processes in regimes, parties, and leaderships that once seemed solid or indisputable. It’s a long-term cycle whose effects will extend for many months.

The fact that this meeting occurs between the Solar Eclipse and the start of Mercury retrograde makes the period even more sensitive. Decisions may seem confusing, and the overall sense of uncertainty tends to increase for a while.

By late February, a new cluster of planets in Pisces, harmonizing with Jupiter, tends to temporarily reduce international tensions. There may be signs of agreements and conciliatory gestures, albeit with somewhat idealistic or utopian overtones.

The last two weeks of February call for redoubled attention in risky contexts, especially those involving speed, haste, or decisions made under stress.

Venus conjunct Saturn and Neptune, closing out the monthly cycle, influences encounters with disappointment and romantic frustrations. Relationships may go through periods of emotional adjustment, where unrealistic expectations and escapist mechanisms become more apparent. This phase invites us to deal with frustration more consciously and maturely.

Discomfort is part of a larger process of collective maturation, and February ends, making it clear that there is a growing demand for responsibility, alignment, and conscious realignment.

This is one of the central themes of the 2026 Astrological Guide by Astrolink, which delves deeper into how the Saturn-Neptune conjunction impacts different areas of life, integrating astrology, Tarot, and numerology. To understand how this new cycle manifests in your birth chart and personal path, the Guide is an essential read for 2026.

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Astrological Calendar for February 2026

01/02 - Full Moon in Leo
03/02 - Uranus turns direct in Taurus
06/02 - Mercury enters Pisces
08/02 - Venus enters Pisces
13/02 - Saturn enters Aries
17/02 - New Moon in Aquarius
17/02 - Solar Eclipse in Aquarius
18/02 - Sun enters Pisces
20/02 - Exact conjunction of Saturn and Neptune in Aries
26/02 - Start of Mercury retrograde in Pisces

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FAQ - Questions About the February 2026 Horoscope

What to expect from the February 2026 horoscope?

February 2026 is a month of major turning points. The period blends emotional intensity, self-reflection, and large collective movements, especially highlighted by the Solar Eclipse in Aquarius and the entry of Saturn into Aries.

What is the main astrological energy of February 2026?

The main energy of the month is one of transition and redefinition. February calls for courage to start new cycles, but also sensitivity to revisit expectations, especially with Mercury retrograde in Pisces.

What is the main astrological energy of January 2026?

The main energy is one of responsible beginnings. The month starts by demanding emotional maturity and practical decisions and ends opening space for innovation, collective change, and new purposes.

Why is February 2026 astrologically important?

Because it features some of the year’s most significant transits, such as the Solar Eclipse in Aquarius, the entry of Saturn into Aries, and the conjunction between Saturn and Neptune, which marks the start of a new, long-term collective cycle.

What is the monthly horoscope?

The monthly horoscope is a collective reading of the main astrological movements of the month. It points to general trends that affect emotions, decisions, relationships, and collective processes, but doesn’t prescribe fixed events.

What's the difference between the monthly horoscope and a birth chart?

The monthly horoscope analyzes the sky of the moment. A birth chart, on the other hand, is individual and shows how these transits work uniquely in your life based on your birth date, time, and place.

Should I read the horoscope by my sign?

You can read for your Sun sign and Ascendant, but remember that any sign-based horoscope is a general analysis. The most accurate reading comes from interpreting your complete birth chart.

Does the monthly horoscope apply to everyone?

It shows collective trends. To understand how these influences play out specifically in your life, the best approach is to follow the Personalized Horoscope from Astrolink, which analyzes the transits directly in your chart.

How to better understand the effects of the horoscope on my birth chart?

You can ask Orbia, Astrolink’s AI directly. It interprets the month's transits, taking into account your entire birth chart, and explains the influences clearly and personally.

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