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Annular Solar Eclipse in Aquarius – February 17, 2026

Are you feeling it?

That heaviness, that surge of emotions you don’t know where it comes from… A sense of urgency, or the feeling that no matter how hard you try, things aren’t flowing. Obstacles appear, and it seems like everything around you is collapsing. Everything feels unstable.

We are entering one of the most important stages in human evolution. Just three days before the Great Conjunction, we have an Annular Solar Eclipse in Aquarius. And this eclipse is intense, acting as a catalyst—it marks a point of adjustment on the soul’s path. On top of that, the same day marks the Chinese New Year, the Year of the Fire Horse. The energy of beginnings is everywhere.

This February 17 is not just a New Moon. It’s a “Ring of Fire”: the Sun is partially covered, leaving a visible circle of light. This symbolizes an opening of new paths and levels of consciousness. And even though it’s not a total eclipse, its energy will be very powerful. This event also inaugurates a new Leo–Aquarius cycle that will unfold over the next 18 months.

I’ll start by explaining how this lunation will affect us on a cosmic and spiritual level, and then dive into the movements from an evolutionary astrology perspective.

💫 Energy / Spiritual Update

This Solar Eclipse marks a portal of sovereign innovation: it accelerates the collapse of the old and the anchoring of the new, all amplified by the solar pulses we’ve been receiving recently.

This energy will strongly move rigid structures and old power systems. And since this implies their transmutation and extinction, these forces will fight desperately to survive, trying to make us believe they still have control over us. Don’t fall into that trap: it’s pure illusion. We are in the final push, and the energy may feel dense. Remember: everything the system does now aims to distract you from your true purpose—your evolution.

This eclipse also represents a collective turning point. The current energy accelerates ascension by activating internal codes in the critical mass. It’s not the ultimate leap, but it is a key activator.

More and more people are feeling the call to innovate sovereignly, creating communities and projects outside the official networks, already living—at least partially—within a new paradigm. Small, emerging free-energy projects are appearing that will serve as seeds for the future. Many will start to understand that not everything is body and mind, that not everything can be weighed or measured. The subtle begins to gain strength.

However, none of this will happen easily or automatically. There is work to do. We are entering a season of challenges, potential energy shocks, inner doubts, and amplified collective fears, which can give the impression that nothing is improving. But ascension is not linear; it is fluid. It expands and contracts with the pulse of planetary consciousness. Some things may appear to regress, but this is temporary—they will serve as internal catalysts for collective awakening.

On a personal level, many will experience emotional surprises, unexpected breakups, and abrupt but liberating changes of direction. All of this allows for a more authentic and sovereign expression, releasing old emotional doubts. Those more connected to their hearts will feel an inner expansion, gradually recovering the pure, natural sensitivity we once had.

This will be, therefore, a period of amplified tension. The most important thing now is that, no matter what happens, you always return to your center. Return to yourself.

🌒 Annular Solar Eclipse in Aquarius ♒️

Eclipses are karmic accelerators. They act as portals that compress time, reveal what was hidden, and push us toward a more authentic version of ourselves. And what is eclipsed is not just the visible light, but old internal structures: repetitive emotional patterns, relationships held together by fear, decisions made from survival rather than consciousness.

Aquarius represents the future, innovation, collective consciousness—but also the “black sheep,” the one who doesn’t fit in. From an evolutionary perspective, this eclipse activates a fundamental question: Am I living from my truth or from my conditioning?

The energy may feel intense, even destabilizing. Eclipses stir up areas where there is still attachment, illusion, or resistance to change. But they don’t come to punish us; they come to align us. This is a vibrational reset. A recalibration. Something darkens so that you can see more clearly.

♅ Uranus Activated: The Surprise Factor

Uranus—the ruler of Aquarius, the planet of sudden changes and awakenings—is activating this eclipse. Uranus is known as the “awaken-er.” And what does that mean? Basically: expect the unexpected.

We may experience:

• Sudden changes of direction.

• Information coming to light.

• Abrupt endings that, while uncomfortable or painful, free up space.

• New opportunities we hadn’t seen before.

At first, these movements may feel subtle—like laying the first stone on a path whose destination is not yet clear. Full clarity will probably arrive by August, with the next eclipse, but now you can already feel that something has begun.

Pluto in Aquarius ♒️

With Pluto in Aquarius, the shadow of this sign begins to emerge. Aquarius speaks of independence, detachment, and freedom… but in its shadow, this can turn into coldness or the typical “I can do it alone, I don’t need anyone.”

Pluto comes to reveal this. And this Eclipse in Aquarius activates it strongly. It’s as if it shows you where you’ve been using self-sufficiency as a shield to avoid feeling or getting too involved. You may realize that a group, friendship, or cause no longer resonates with you, or that you’ve been emotionally distancing yourself more than you thought. It’s not necessarily dramatic, but it is revealing.

The eclipse illuminates the exact area where you confused freedom with disconnection. And it does so so that you can connect from a more authentic place, not from defense.

How to Work with This Eclipse

Personally, I’m feeling these transits very strongly. I feel it in my body: restlessness, nerves, emotional instability. It’s an intense energy injection, and our hearts are the receivers of this energy and the new codes we’ve been receiving.

So how do we navigate these energies? Here are the tips I personally follow:

• Allow yourself to feel the intensity of emotions consciously. Remember, you are not your emotions; they are simply energy passing through. If you repress or reject them, they stagnate, so let them flow.

• Drink plenty of water. Water acts as a bridge between body, mind, and energy. It calms the nervous system and brings clarity, preparing the body to receive the light codes and energy of the eclipse.

• Rest and meditate. Avoid making important decisions now, step away from drama, and if possible, give yourself time to recharge.

• Stay centered. There will be more chaos around during this period. Don’t fall into separation or fanaticism. This is not the time to take sides; it’s a test of how quickly you can return to your center.

• Explore your emotions. Write, observe, and understand what you feel so that transformation can occur authentically.

• Connect with nature and your body rhythms. Walking outdoors, grounding (bare feet on grass, sand, or soil), or simply breathing deeply while looking at the sky helps anchor all the circulating energy. This not only calms the mind but allows the “codes” of the eclipse to integrate more easily into your body and energy field.

During this lunation, I don’t recommend rituals—just be present. It’s an energetic adjustment, a reset to align more with your authenticity, your real freedom, who you are today, not who you were years ago. The energy comes to release what you’ve repressed for too long. It’s a leap into a more honest and unique identity.

The work now is simple yet profound:

return to your center,

listen to your inner pulse,

and allow what has completed its cycle to step away with dignity.

Because this eclipse does not come to take away your power.

It comes to return it to you. 🌟