New Moon in Aquarius 28° - 17th February 2026 - Solar eclipse

New Moon Solar eclipse Aquarius

This New Moon at 28 degrees Aquarius is not an ordinary lunar phase.

It coincides with a solar eclipse, turning this New Moon into a turning point. Eclipses open chapters that are larger than the moment itself. They act as accelerators of development, often irreversible.

Eighteen years ago, a similar eclipse took place in this same sign. That means themes from that time may return, but on a higher level of awareness.

• Where were you then?

• What choices did you make?

• What kind of freedom were you seeking?

• And above all: what remained unfinished?

  
  

Aquarius wants to break free from restriction. At 28 degrees — approaching the anaretic degree — that desire becomes intensified once more. This New Moon marks the end of a cycle in thinking, connecting, and positioning yourself within groups or systems. A strong urge may arise to leave old patterns behind once and for all. Old alliances, relationships, or structures that have fulfilled their purpose may come under pressure. What no longer functions becomes visible.

The energy can also feel somewhat obsessive. A new idea, project, or vision may suddenly demand all of your attention. There is a great deal of forward-moving force in this eclipse to shape your new future.

The energy is reminiscent of The Fool in the Tarot: the moment you reach the edge and decide to jump anyway. Innocent, not fully prepared for the adventure, yet compelled by inner necessity. The familiar has felt too small for quite some time.

According to traditional astrology, Aquarius is ruled by Saturn. Saturn is now at 0 degrees Aries — the very first degree of the zodiac. This emphasizes the theme of a new beginning. Aries initiates. Saturn structures. What is started now requires both courage and responsibility. The drive to renew is anything but superficial; it is a repositioning of your life direction.

Moreover, this is the first North Node eclipse in a long time. That adds an evolutionary dimension: this is about making a quantum leap in your personal growth.

You may feel ready to take risks, to release the status quo, or to consciously step away from what feels familiar but no longer alive. Clarity may arise around something that has not been functioning properly for quite some time. What you know deep inside becomes increasingly difficult to ignore.

At the same time, it is wise to be cautious with manifestation intentions during the eclipse itself. The energy is powerful but unstable. Wait one day until the eclipse has passed. After that, several planets — Moon, Sun, Venus, and Mercury — move into Pisces. This softens and deepens emotional responses. Where Aquarius breaks away, Pisces reconnects with the soul and the greater whole. Decisions made then are less reactive and more attuned.

This New Moon can feel like a rebirth on multiple levels. You may feel ready to enter new territory. You want to experiment. You want to explore. There is a certain attraction toward the unknown. That requires courage, but also conscious decision-making and as much objectivity as possible. Not every break is liberation, and not every leap is progress...

Reflection Questions for Your Journal During This New Moon and Solar Eclipse

• Which patterns from my past are resurfacing, and what am I now willing to do differently than eighteen years ago?

• Where do I feel a strong urge to break free from restriction, and does that impulse arise from clarity or from restlessness?

• Which relationships, alliances, or structures have fulfilled their function, even if they were once important?

• Which new idea or project is currently demanding almost obsessive attention, and what does that reveal about my next phase of growth?

• Am I willing to take a risk that could genuinely reposition my life?

• What do I want to renew from conscious intention, not from rebellion, but from inner truth?