This Week in Astrology: February 1-7, 2026
February 1st to 7th, 2026
On this Page:
This week’s Moon
phase
Planets in signs and by aspect
Retrogrades
This week’s astrology calendar
Timing with the Moon
Romance & Relationship Report
Daily Trends

The Full MOON occurs on Sunday, February 1st, 2026, at 5:09 PM EST.
On Sunday afternoon, the Moon is full, when the Aquarius Sun opposes the Moon in Leo. The Full Moon is a time of culmination and the promise of fulfillment of that which was started at the New Moon. It is an emotional time–a time of romance, fertilization, and relationships.
The Full Moon Chart:
The Full Moon in Leo marks a strong awareness of our feelings on a matter.
The Leo-Aquarius polarity deals with the balance between all that is personal (Leo) and all that is impersonal (Aquarius). The energy of the Leo Moon is creative self-expression and the boost to the individual ego that we receive through pleasure and romance, while the Aquarius Sun rules the group, more impersonal friendships, and objectivity. This Full Moon urges us to strike a balance between romance and friendship, and between expressing ourselves in personal and impersonal ways.
The Leo Moon is proud and intensely individual–not content with simply being just one of the team. The Aquarius Sun, while individualistic as well, values independence and the “team.” The Full Moon illuminates this conflict.
With the Moon full and bright in the sky, symbolic illumination occurs in our own lives. However, these new feelings and revelations are emotional ones, as there is a sense of emotions bursting forth into our consciousness. It’s time to express ourselves, and to let things out of our systems.
Over the coming weeks, we will discover what this means for us. For now, we can’t sit on our feelings. We need to express them. Of course, we might want to exercise some care while doing so, knowing that what is coming out of us is not particularly rational as yet.
The same Full Moon in Leo chart with additional points:
This phase of the Moon occurs at 13 degrees and 4 minutes of Leo, opposite the Sun at the same degree of Aquarius, and affecting people born with personal planets and points at approximately 9 to 17 degrees of the Fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius) most significantly.
NEXT WEEK: The next Moon phase will occur not next week, but the following week, on Monday, February 9th, 2026, at 7:43 AM EST, when a Last Quarter Moon will occur.
Moon Phase Cycle: Bigger Picture
Jan 18
, 2026, 2:52 PM, Sun conjunct Moon (New Moon)
Jan 25, 2026, 11:47 PM, Sun square Moon (First Quarter Moon)
Feb 1, 2026, 5:09 PM, Sun opposition Moon (Full Moon)
Feb 9, 2026, 7:43 AM, Sun square Moon (Last Quarter Moon)
Feb 17, 2026, 7:01 AM, Sun conjunct Moon (New Moon/Solar Eclipse)
(Times are Eastern)
This week: The Sun is in Aquarius; Mercury is in Aquarius until the 6th, when it enters Pisces; Venus is in Aquarius; Mars is in Aquarius.
The Sun is in Aquarius from January 19-February 18. During this cycle, we are motivated by our hunger for knowledge, experience, and originality. Innovation is more important to us than convention. We become more aware of what is outdated in our lives, and strive to find new perspectives and new ways to do things. The class distinctions, structure, and order that Capricorn finds appealing now seem to be too rigid. The freedom of the individual becomes far more significant to us. We strive to free ourselves from some of the restrictions, inhibitions, and limitations that now feel constraining rather than safe.
We recognize those things that are obsolete or outdated, and we’re ready to change the world with new ideas and methods. We might often let our heads rule over our hearts during this cycle, preferring an objective, impersonal, and rational approach to life.
Mercury is in Aquarius from January 20-February 6. When Mercury is in Aquarius, we are hungry for knowledge and open to new and original ideas. We begin to think outside of the box, and our thinking becomes more progressive and objective. Our communication and thought patterns are spontaneous, somewhat fragmented, reasonable, objective, and liberal. This is a time when inventive thinking is at a peak.
We’re reasonable, finding it easier to separate intellect and emotion when assessing a situation. Although progressive-minded and receptive to new studies and information, we are not quick to sway from our ideas and beliefs.
During this cycle, we take more interest in thinking that’s daring or original. As we envision a better future, we can come up with truly interesting ideas and concepts.
Mercury is in Pisces from February 6-April 14. When Mercury is in Pisces, our thinking processes are more visual, intuitive, and imaginative. We are especially attuned to the world of emotion, which colors both our thoughts and our communication style.
We guess well, express ourselves with imagery, and make decisions intuitively. We are more attracted to consciousness-raising information.
It’s not always easy to verbalize our impressions during this cycle. We don’t enjoy pinning down, labeling, or strictly defining things. We recognize that life isn’t always logical, and we prefer not to think in black and white terms. We’re sensitive and impressionable, which means we can take in more than usual, and it can sometimes overwhelm us. Pisces needs periodic time alone or within to regenerate and detox.
Venus is in Aquarius from January 17-February 10. We move towards unconventionality, independence, and freedom as themes in our social relationships under this influence. Aquarius can be just as faithful as Capricorn, but it has to be on its own terms! Experimental relationships are more intriguing now.
Being friends as well as lovers is important to us during this cycle. Allowing one another freedom of expression, and treating others fairly, unselfishly, and impartially, are themes now.
We treat people as equals and take our friendships, causes, and interests seriously. We prize intellectual stimulation and companionship. Income boosts come through innovative ideas. We can remake traditions and approach things unconventionally. Being true to ourselves is of the utmost importance in our relationships. Venus-in-Aquarius is a friendly but aloof period.
Mars is in Aquarius from January 23-March 2. Dynamic yet erratic energy levels, achieving our goals through hit-or-miss tactics, and impersonal expressions of anger are characteristics of Mars in Aquarius. While we can be self-starters, we also believe in the team, cooperating, and reducing the emphasis on personal power.
During the Mars-in-Aquarius cycle, we are attracted to unconventional methods and tend to approach problems from an intellectual, detached perspective. We need space to get in touch with our own intuition and don’t appreciate being forced or coerced into going a certain way. This transit can be rebellious and obstinate if it feels constrained or labeled.
This is a cycle for inventing, reforming, and revolutionizing. We’re freeing ourselves from outdated patterns or traditions.

Jupiter is in Cancer.
Jupiter began its transit of Cancer on June 9th, 2025, and will continue its visit to the sign until June 30th, 2026. Read more about Jupiter’s transit of Cancer.
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Saturn is in Pisces. Saturn was in Aries from May 24th, 2025 to September 1st, 2025, and will be in Aries again from February 13th, 2026, to April 12th, 2028. Read about Saturn’s transit of Aries. Saturn isn’t yet completely done with its transit of Pisces. Saturn transits Pisces from March 7th, 2023 until May 24th, 2025, and currently, from Sep 1st, 2025, to Feb 13th, 2026. Read about Saturn’s transit of Pisces.)



Uranus has returned to Taurus.
Uranus is in Gemini from July 7th to November 7th, 2025, from April 25, 2026, to August 3, 2032, and then from December 12, 2032, to May 22, 2033. Read about Uranus in Gemini in its calendar page.
Uranus has more work to do in the sign of Taurus from November 7th, 2025, to April 25th, 2026. Uranus began in Taurus in 2018/2019. During this cycle, we approach money and personal possessions in new ways and learn to free ourselves from certain material constraints. Innovative ways to make ourselves comfortable emerge. We’re less inhibited about expressing sensuality, self-love, body love, and pampering. Above all, we’re challenging what we previously valued during this cycle.
There can be abrupt changes with money, valuables, possessions, and income that lead to a reshuffling of priorities or values. Income might come from non-traditional sources or ventures. In general, we’re bringing progressive ideas to the world of business. New ways of doing business, as well as making, viewing, and handling money, are likely. Our income and the energy we put into making money can be variable.


Neptune is in Aries. Neptune first transited Aries from March 30, 2025, to October 22, 2025, but it returned to Pisces. Last week, Neptune entered Aries again, this time for the long haul. Neptune is in Aries from January 26, 2026, to May 21, 2038, and then October 21, 2038, to March 23, 2039. Read about Neptune’s transit of Aries.

Pluto is in Aquarius. Read about Pluto’s transit of Aquarius. Note that Pluto finally completed its journey through Capricorn on November 19th, 2024, from which time Pluto stays in Aquarius for many years to come.
Romance & Relationships
Venus is in Aquarius from January 17-February 10. While Venus was in Capricorn, we valued enduring connections, reliability, and faithfulness. We took expressing our feelings seriously, and we also took our sweet time warming up to others! Generally, we kept our “cool” in relationships. With Venus now in Aquarius, we still keep our “cool” in relationships, but in a detached and impersonal sort of way. Unconventional set-ups become more appealing.
Bringing the spirit of friendship into romantic relationships is a positive use of Venus in Aquarius energy. Relationships that fairly scream “alternative” appeal to us now. It’s all about being open-minded and somewhat detached with Aquarius energy dominating the love arena. With Venus in Aquarius, it may be better to approach dating casually, with no expectations and no strings. Melodrama and emotionalism are not in favor. We may also find ourselves attracted to–or attracting–people who are not our usual “type.”
This week: On Sunday, we socialize more readily, and we tend to analyze our feelings.
Wednesday holds supportive energy for connecting. We’re letting love in. It’s easy to connect with and embrace our feelings and romantic needs–we’re ready to open up and be more vulnerable.
However, on Saturday, we can be flighty with one another, unsure whether we want to be close to someone or free from ties temporarily. We can experience surprising revelations about our sense of independence. As well, we can be dodging commitments, preferring to keep our options open.
Venus, the Goddess of Love: Highlights in the Coming Week:
Venus in Aquarius A love for the unusual, a distaste for stodgy old rules and conventions, a feeling that you’re above the petty bourgeois stuff and nonsense: that’s what a new cycle brings into your life now. (“I love humanity; it’s people I can’t stand!”) Unconventional romantic and social connections are likely at a time like this.
Venus quincunx Jupiter January 31. A strong desire for the pleasures of life is with us now, although our eyes are often bigger than our stomachs. Troubles in relationships now are likely due to overblown expectations. It can be challenging to find a balance between responsibilities and the desire for self-gratification.
Venus parallel Mercury January 31-February 1. A congenial time when we appreciate diplomacy and socialize more readily.
Venus sextile Chiron February 4. Love has the power to heal old wounds. We are open to romantic feelings and more willing to act upon them.
Venus square Uranus February 7-8. We might have to deal with issues of freedom versus intimacy during this period. Peculiar or impulsive attractions are exciting, but unlikely to last very long. Treat them as passing fancies, and enjoy them while they last–but try to hold off on making any big decisions with regards to love today.
Venus semi-sextile Saturn February 9. We may feel somewhat reserved, not quite able to let our hair down without remembering our responsibilities. However, we’re capable of great balance and understanding.
Venus semi-sextile Neptune February 10. We may feel that our quest for pleasure, affection, love, or comfort is at odds with our dreams, romantic ideas, or ideals, which can lead to mild discontent. Seeking to fulfill these needs without doing so at the expense of the other makes sense, but it isn’t straightforward at this time.
Venus sesquiquadrate Jupiter February 11. We experience a strong desire for more pleasure in our lives, which can be excessive. Take care not to overstate your feelings or to set up unrealistic expectations in your partnerships.
Venus semi-sextile Pluto February 13. We may think we want smoothness and harmony, but we can feel a bit off if things stay the same, which can lead to subconsciously stirring up problems.
Venus semi-square Chiron February 16-17. Love cannot be forced. This is not a commitment-friendly transit, as we may feel alienated for no apparent reason and unwilling to give of ourselves.
Venus conjunct the North Node of the Moon February 16-17. This is a time for reaching out to others and making connections that further our growth. Cooperation brings rewards. There could be a feeling that we’re lucky in love or in our social life now.
Venus contra-parallel Chiron February 17. Others, and especially partners and love interests, have something to teach us. This is a time for identifying vulnerable areas, perhaps through controversy or painful experiences and truths.
Venus trine Jupiter February 22. Harmony and good will reign under this influence. Expansive feelings in love, and a feeling that anything is possible if we set our sights high enough, are experienced now. We are friendly, big-hearted, sociable, and optimistic. It is easy to make social contacts under this influence. Cheerfulness, trust, and confidence in love and social matters.
Venus semi-square Pluto February 25. Tendencies to look for something wrong in a relationship. Jealousy raises its ugly head.
The Moon & Timing
The Void of Course Moon is the period of time after the Moon has made its last aspect in one sign until the Moon enters a new sign. During the Void of Course Moon periods, it is generally wise to stick to routine rather than to begin new projects.
The last aspect the Moon makes before changing signs is indicated here and is indicative of the “outcome” of the matter (whether that is a new project begun before the void period or the answer to a question in Horary Astrology).
Void of Course in Horary Astrology: If you were asking a question and making a chart to determine the answer, as you do in Horary astrology, it is said that since the Moon is not looking forward to any more aspects in this sign, you would have to say that the answer is not forthcoming; any questions asked at this time would not come to pass.
The Moon being Void is one of the Strictures against Judgment in Horary Astrology. The following tables incorporate the modern planets, but some astrologers do not count Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto in void Moon calculations.
The Void-of-Course Moon this Week:
Void-of-course Moon on Monday, February 2nd, from 5:55 PM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Uranus), until the Moon enters Virgo at 10:21 PM EST.
VOC on Thursday, February 5th, from 2:49 AM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (an opposition to Saturn), until the Moon enters Libra at 4:33 AM EST.
VOC Moon on Saturday, February 7th, from 7:00 AM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to Venus), until the Moon enters Scorpio at 2:14 PM EST.
February 2026
Timing with the Moon – Better Periods this Week for Electing New Initiatives
It’s important to note that there are more factors to consider in addition to the windows listed below. The following windows are starting points. For example, you generally don’t want to elect a new venture when a very challenging aspect is applying, and it’s preferable to elect a time when a particularly positive aspect hasn’t yet perfected (is applying rather than separating).
The Moon is waxing this week only until the Full Moon on the 1st, which is generally considered favorable for new beginnings, but with some exceptions. (See Best Time to Start a Business for more details). The Moon is waning after the Full Moon on the 1st, which is generally considered unfavorable for new beginnings, also with some exceptions.
According to principles of timing with the Moon, a window of opportunity occurs this week from Friday, February 6th, at approximately 1:30 PM EST, until Saturday, February 7th, at approximately 6:55 AM EST, while the Moon is in Libra. [Because Mercury changes signs during this window, it is better from February 6th at 6 PM forward.]
See also the following articles and tables: Timing with the Moon and Opportunity Periods with the Void Moon for times and techniques.
Planetary Stations & Sign Ingresses:
Dec 10
, 2025, 7:23 AM, Neptune Direct at 29 Pis 22
Dec 11, 2025, 5:39 PM, Mercury enters Sagittarius
Dec 15, 2025, 2:34 AM, Mars enters Capricorn
Dec 21, 2025, 10:03 AM, Sun enters Capricorn
Dec 24, 2025, 11:26 AM, Venus enters Capricorn
Dec 29, 2025, 9:35 AM, Juno enters Capricorn
Jan 1, 2026, 4:10 PM, Mercury enters Capricorn
Jan 2, 2026, 9:38 AM, Chiron Direct at 22 Ari 36
Jan 11, 2026, 3:37 PM, Vesta enters Aquarius
Jan 17, 2026, 7:43 AM, Venus enters Aquarius
Jan 19, 2026, 8:45 PM, Sun enters Aquarius
Jan 20, 2026, 11:41 AM, Mercury enters Aquarius
Jan 23, 2026, 4:16 AM, Mars enters Aquarius
Jan 24, 2026, 8:31 PM, Pallas enters Pisces
Jan 26, 2026, 12:34 PM, Neptune enters Aries
Feb 3, 2026, 9:33 PM, Uranus Direct at 27 Tau 28
Feb 6, 2026, 5:48 PM, Mercury enters Pisces
Feb 10, 2026, 5:18 AM, Venus enters Pisces
Feb 13, 2026, 7:11 PM, Saturn enters Aries
Feb 18, 2026, 10:52 AM, Sun enters Pisces
Feb 26, 2026, 1:48 AM, Mercury Retrograde at 22 Pis 34
Mar 2, 2026, 9:16 AM, Mars enters Pisces
Mar 6, 2026, 5:45 AM, Venus enters Aries
*** Daylight Saving Time begins ***
Mar 10, 2026, 5:22 PM, Vesta enters Pisces
Mar 10, 2026, 11:30 PM, Jupiter Direct at 15 Can 05
See also: Astrology of Today – an overview of the day (this takes you to my other site, Astrology Cafe).
See also: The Astrology of 2025 – Overview or The Astrology of 2026 – Overview.
Explore more astrological events in my calendar.
Note: Times given are Eastern Time (ET).
This Week’s Calendar
This Week’s Aspects
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Sun semi-square Saturn. It’s hard to satisfy the ego today. We feel blocked by circumstances or others. It’s too easy to feel discouraged, but discouragement is a time waster. Gratitude isn’t forthcoming right now, so it’s best to wait it out rather than waste energy letting it get to you.
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Mercury sextile Chiron. This is an excellent period for opening up communications with others, as we are more sensitive than usual and more willing to listen. Getting our point across is easier, as it’s not only about which words we choose to communicate, we intuitively express the meaning and intention behind the words. We can effectively use words to heal and comfort just now. We are also more open to new ways of looking at problems or at life in general.
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Sun semi-square Neptune. Our willpower is low as we stray from our goals and temporarily lose focus. It’s difficult to formulate — or stick to — clear goals during this transit. Concentrating on artistic or spiritual pursuits is better than focusing on matters that require straightforward, factual thinking today. It can be difficult knowing where or how to direct our willpower under this influence. It’s also a challenge knowing where we stand with others. Avoid such things as scheduling surgery, important appointments, job interviews, or launches of new projects at this time.
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Venus sextile Chiron. We have the chance to heal our personal relationships now, as we are more open to intimacy and commitment, as well as learning from one another. We more easily see beauty in human weaknesses. It’s a strong time for building trust in relationships.
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Mercury square Uranus. Our senses are stimulated, and we could have sudden flashes of insight or fresh new ideas. However, our ideas are not always received well by others and we can be scatter-brained. It’s a challenge to deal with routine matters or monotonous tasks under this influence. Tasks may be left undone or interrupted. This is not a good time to be understood, so we may want to hold off presenting our ideas for the time being. New information can surface now that upsets the status quo, but can also act to stimulate our minds into new ways of thinking.
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Sun inconjunct (quincunx) Jupiter. The desire to experience something new or for more freedom to explore can amount to restlessness if we don’t know what it is we want. This is a time of adjustments, and perhaps of letting go of old habits, so that we can free ourselves up for different experiences.
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Mercury sesquiquadrate Jupiter. We experience information overload, and we neglect to consider details. People tend to exaggerate today.
Note: Times given in the table/calendar above are Eastern Time (ET).
See below for day-by-day forecasts and planets in signs. Explore Transit to Transit aspects.
See also: Astrology of Today – an overview of the day – Astrology Cafe.
See also: The Astrology of 2026 – Overview
Astrology Chart of Today/Now in my Free Report section shows the current chart with interpretations.
What’s In Store By the Stars – Daily Astrology Trends
(as featured on the site’s main page and in our Daily Trends Calendar)
See also the Astrology Trends Calendar that includes these daily trend overviews and other astrological events such as ingresses, stations, and lunations.
FEBRUARY 1
Early today, a Mercury-Venus parallel promotes cooperation, diplomacy, and congeniality. We may be looking back and clarifying feelings or connections, and we tend to intellectualize emotions and affections. A Full Moon occurs today in the sign of Leo at 5:09 PM EST, marking a culmination and the promise of fulfillment. It’s an emotional time of romance, fertilization, and epiphanies. The Leo Moon is proud, intensely individual, and not particularly content with being just one of the team. The Aquarius Sun, while also individualistic, values the team. The Full Moon illuminates this conflict. Symbolic illumination occurs in our lives with the Moon full and bright in the sky. These revelations are emotional, and they can feel raw for now. Something is exposed or illuminated, prompting us to connect with what we may have been neglecting or putting off in our personal lives.
FEBRUARY 2
The Moon spends much of the day in Leo, and it enters Virgo at 10:21 PM EST. A Sun-Saturn semi-square this morning tunes us into our sense of duty and desire to protect, control, and build. We’re cautious and serious-minded, and we could face challenges to self-expression. Responsibilities weigh on our minds. However, a sextile between Mercury and Chiron is strong for opening healthy dialogues as the day advances. We approach problems holistically, and our problem-solving skills are high. This transit brings subtle but enhancing energy for communications. As well, with a Mercury-Jupiter biquintile, our ideas are particularly clever, and focusing on intellectual interests and problem-solving can be especially successful now.
The Moon is void today from 5:55 PM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a square to Uranus), until the Moon enters Virgo at 10:21 PM EST.
FEBRUARY 3
Uranus stations and turns direct today. Uranus has been retrograde since September 6th, 2025, and with its station, Uranian energy hangs heavy in the air this week.
As the planet gains speed over the next few weeks, our urge to express our unique selves, take some risks, rebel, listen to our instincts, and stir up change is reawakened or externalized.
Today’s Virgo Moon is exacting and detail-oriented. However, the Sun forms a semi-square to Neptune, and there can be some indecision, limbo, or listlessness. Our willpower can plummet as we stray from our goals and temporarily lose focus. This aspect is a gentle reminder to consider our need for downtime, fantasy, or spiritual refreshment.
FEBRUARY 4
Venus forms a sextile with Chiron and a biquintile with Jupiter today, inspiring cooperation, as we give one another the benefit of the doubt. In fact, it can feel good to put our faith in someone or something now. Learning to overcome our insecurities opens the door to intimacy and sharing. We see the beauty in our imperfections. As well, we can more easily identify the needs and desires we’ve suppressed, and getting into a healthier relationship with these buried needs can be beneficial. As we discover what we genuinely value, our choices and decisions about relationships and finances improve.
The Moon spends the day in Virgo, and we’re especially aware of the parts that make a whole. Emotional satisfaction comes from solving problems, creating order out of confusion, and helping others. Health matters might come into stronger focus. The Moon harmonizes with Jupiter and Uranus, stirring our need to improve, grow, and thrive.
FEBRUARY 5
Mercury squares Uranus today, stirring our senses but also producing mental pressure. We could have sudden flashes of insight or fresh new ideas. It can be challenging to organize our thoughts or deal with routine matters under this influence. Tasks may be left undone or interrupted. It’s not a good time to be understood, so we should hold off on presenting our ideas for the time being. New information can surface now that upsets the status quo, but it can also stimulate our minds to adopt new ways of thinking. Patience in communication is key to navigating potential misunderstandings and conflicts.
Also today, the Sun forms a quincunx with Jupiter, and we can feel torn between two ideas or drives, perhaps see-sawing between alternatives. It can be challenging to arrive at satisfying conclusions. It’s a time of adjustment and letting go of old habits to free ourselves for new experiences.
We seek out nourishment from others, and we are more inclined to nurture and support others and projects today. Putting a lot of energy and time into our loved ones, projects, or causes is a tendency now, but we may do so to excess. We can experience overload or feel we can’t pursue our own goals as a result.
The Moon continues its transit of Virgo until 4:33 AM EST, when it enters Libra. With the Libra Moon, we’re gracious, accommodating, and willing to meet people halfway. Ideally, this Moon helps moderate and balance us.
The Moon is void from 2:49 AM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (an opposition to Saturn), until the Moon enters Libra at 4:33 AM EST.
FEBRUARY 6
Mercury enters the sign of Pisces today, where it will transit for longer than usual–until April 14th–due to an upcoming retrograde cycle starting on the 26th. With Mercury in Pisces, our thinking processes are more visual, intuitive, and imaginative. We are especially attuned to the world of emotion, which colors our thoughts and communication style. It’s a period for making decisions intuitively. We don’t enjoy pinning down, labeling, or strictly defining things during this transit. We recognize that life isn’t always logical and prefer not to think in black-and-white terms. Because we’re sensitive and impressionable, we can take in more than usual, and it can sometimes overwhelm us. Today, we might gain an advantage or edge through strategy, focus, and a willingness to grow, learn, and think outside the box. Today’s Libra Moon motivates us to harmonize, and cooperation comes easily.
FEBRUARY 7
The Moon continues its transit of Libra until 2:14 PM EST, when it enters Scorpio. With the Moon trine Venus this morning, we’re cooperative and diplomatic with one another. It’s easy to express and satisfy our increased needs for connection and progress. While we may be dealing with fears and resentments around the time the Moon forms a square with Pluto tonight, the Scorpio Moon is good for researching, investigating, and getting to the bottom of matters.
Mercury forms a sesquiquadrate with Jupiter, and we may want to watch for exaggeration and misinformation–there may be a tendency to make more out of something than it deserves. We can have some difficulty concentrating on routine matters.
The Moon is void from 7:00 AM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to Venus), until the Moon enters Scorpio at 2:14 PM EST.
If it’s your birthday today, see our feature, If Today is Your Birthday Forecasts, for a free forecast for the upcoming year.
Moon Signs This Week:
When the Moon is in Leo
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The Moon in Leo speaks to our "inner child". It's a warm, generous, whole-heartedly loving position. Pride keeps us from pettiness, but it can also prevent us from opening up and revealing how we are truly feeling. We are on stage, our feelings are grand, and we appreciate some drama in our lives. We are easily threatened by anything that seems to be impersonal. This is a time when we seek attention--when we want to stand out for our special qualities. It's a strong time for romance and any creative activity as well.
The Moon in Leo generally favors the following activities: Creative activities, activities involving children, generous undertakings, undertakings in which personal recognition is desired, and risk-taking.
When the Moon is in Virgo
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We instinctually gravitate towards practical activities under the influence of a Virgo Moon. In an urge to set things right, we might easily find ourselves re-organizing and rethinking plans. Emotional satisfaction comes from solving problems, making order out of confusion, and helping others. Health matters might come into focus. We notice the smaller parts that make up the whole, and instead of letting nagging details bother us, we might work on ironing them out so that we can feel more confident moving ahead.
The Moon in Virgo generally favors the following activities: Mental pursuits, work activities, services, and routines. Activities that would benefit from tending to details.
When the Moon is in Libra
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Creating order is the focus, not necessarily through tidying or organizing as was the case while the Moon was in Virgo, but rather through pleasing interactions with others and aesthetics in our environment. We tend to solve problems through diplomacy, and we are more able to put aside our own emotions in order to achieve the peace we crave. The tendency now is to avoid direct confrontations. Decisions do not come easily. Seeing both sides to any given situation is the main reason for hesitation. Fear of losing others' approval is another.
The Moon in Libra generally favors the following activities: Relationship and partnership issues, activities involving teamwork and cooperation, activities that involve self-examination, activities related to beauty.
When the Moon is in Scorpio
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Intensity is what the Moon in Scorpio is all about. Whether it's passion, elation, sorrow, or desire, emotions are felt on a deeply personal level. We are motivated by the desire to get to the bottom of things, and we instinctively read between the lines. Superficiality won't work for us now. The Moon in Scorpio urges us to uncover our own power, and it's an excellent time to rid ourselves of old fears and limiting habits. It can be an intimate and passionate time. Avoid manipulative tactics, brooding, and suspiciousness.
The Moon in Scorpio generally favors the following activities: Taxes, accounting, intimacy issues, psychological examinations, research, self-examination, getting rid of old things.
Upcoming Weeks: Calendars
- This Week in Astrology Calendar: February 1st to 7th, 2026
- This Week in Astrology Calendar: February 8th to 14th, 2026
- This Week in Astrology Calendar: February 15th to 21st, 2026
- This Week in Astrology Calendar: February 22nd to 28th, 2026
- This Week in Astrology Calendar: March 1st to 7th, 2026
- This Week in Astrology Calendar: March 8th to 14th, 2026
THIS WEEK’S PLANETARY POSITIONS BY SIGN (General Trends):
Sun in Aquarius This is a time when your path of self-development and expression becomes more and more unusual – setting you apart from the crowd and from all that is traditional. The new, the futuristic, the high-tech are the hallmarks of your lifestyle as the cycle gets underway. Ideas and technologies that change the way people live – not just one person, but many – are a major new focus in your life. Involvement with ideals and idealistic groups enhances your sense of purpose and mission.
Mercury in Aquarius The tried and true doesn’t cut it anymore: it’s the new, the unique, and the original that catches and holds your interest now. Idealism, rationality, and critical thinking become more and more a part of your mental patterns and the way you communicate. You are inventive, original, high tech.
Mercury in Pisces Knowing things without knowing how you know them is typical at a time like this. The mystical, the universal, the eternal: these are the things that stir your curiosity. Call it psychic, call it deja vu … it can be there when you call on it, whatever you call it. (Remembering the little things might become more difficult, however: it’s tough to remember if you paid the electric bill when you’re more interested in the eternal verities.)
Venus in Aquarius A love for the unusual, a distaste for stodgy old rules and conventions, a feeling that you’re above the petty bourgeois stuff and nonsense: that’s what a new cycle brings into your life now. (“I love humanity; it’s people I can’t stand!”) Unconventional romantic and social connections are likely at a time like this.
Mars in Aquarius The reformer, the inventor, the engineer, the revolutionary – these are important archetypes for you as a new cycle gets underway in your life. They are icons of the ambitions that stir you at a time like this. Independence, freedom from past patterns, and a daring readiness to innovate: such are the paths of achievement for you now.
Jupiter in Cancer Taking care of yourself and all that’s yours becomes a high priority in your life now. Security, setting down roots, establishing your ties with the past: these things are among the articles of faith that guide you. This is often a sign of growth in all things connected with family and property (such as real estate).
Saturn in Pisces Making peace with the past, coming to terms with karmic debts: these are some of the issues that confront you as a new phase begins in your life. Failure to face these things can cause setbacks and put obstacles in your path. Learn to look beyond the narrowly personal and selfish or you’ll get in over your head.
Uranus in Taurus Practicality and ingenuity combine as powerful drives in your life now that you have begun a new cycle. Taking innovative concepts and making them real and practical is your strong suit; getting stuck in the mud is to be avoided at all costs. Financial savvy, inventiveness, worldly genius.
Neptune in Aries The frontier spirit is alive and well as a new cycle dawns in your life. Independence and originality take on a kind of primal importance for you; you tend to put these qualities on a pedestal, above all else. Fresh starts, new possibilities … these are the visions that light a spark in your soul. But what of the weak, the ones who aren’t free, the ones who get left behind?
Pluto in Aquarius Reform, revolution, a rejection of the past and a focus on the future: these are the signatures of the new phase now beginning in your life. Tradition becomes irrelevant, and the conventional wisdom is revealed as dogma or outright nonsense – and what’s the difference, really? Radical changes in all things social and intellectual.
The interpretations in this box are from the Day Watch software.
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