This Week in Astrology Feb 22-28, 2026

This Week in Astrology: February 22-28, 2026

February 22nd to 28th, 2026

There is a crisis theme surrounding any quarter Moon phase, as we feel compelled to take action. Shortly after, we are made aware of how our actions affect those close to us, perhaps through trial and error. Whatever project or initiative we began around the New Moon is now off the ground, and it may face its first obstacles.

This can be a time of stress, clashing, and discord, but also of high energy, motivation, and growth.

The First Quarter Moon Chart:

First Quarter Moon Chart: February 24th, 2026

This phase of the Moon occurs at 5 degrees and 54 minutes of Gemini, square the Sun at the same degree of Pisces. It affects people born with personal planets and points at 4 to 8 degrees of the Mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces) most significantly.

NEXT WEEK: The next Moon phase will happen on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026, 6:38 AM EST, when a Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse will occur.

Previous: New Moon/Solar Eclipse

The New MOON/Solar Eclipse occurs on Tuesday, February 17th, 2026, at 7:01 AM EST.

This eclipse is the first in a Leo-Aquarius set. Its effects can be felt for up to six months after the actual date of the eclipse. In the sign of Aquarius, this eclipse is about friendship, fellowship, group activities, social pursuits, group projects, trying something new, humanitarian efforts, or joining a group. This New Moon eclipse might challenge these matters and present opportunities for new beginnings. Long-term changes are in the works!

This phase of the Moon occurs at 28 degrees and 50 minutes of Aquarius.

A similar Solar Eclipse (at approximately the same degree of Aquarius) occurred on February 15th, 2018. Before that, similar degrees and signs happened in eclipses on February 16th, 1999, and February 16th, 1980. An eclipse set along the Leo-Aquarius axis most recently occurred from 2016-2019. Before that, it was from 2008-2009.

This eclipse can highlight and challenge our issues surrounding our social connections, place in society, friendships, alliances, and innovative approaches. We might take steps toward improving in these areas by tackling things that undermine our goals or connections.

Circumstances nudge or encourage us to see where we haven’t been true to our authentic selves. Ultimately, we are now in a position to understand that changes or endings are necessary for our own growth, and that we can handle these things.

This is a time when we should solve problems that require thinking “outside of the box.” We look to the future with a new, positive, and hopeful vision, frequently brainstorm and socialize, and focus on extending a friendly hand, receiving support, and expressing platonic love for those around us. It’s a time to give our emotions and passions a “break,” as we develop more objectivity and some detachment from past haunts.

We might learn how something (or someone) works or revitalize ourselves through experiences that are new or simply different.

This cycle encourages us to reach out to people in our social circle and in our community, and recognize the value of our friendships and social networks. We might also recognize that some level of detachment and distancing ourselves from our habits and attachment to the past will help us break away from destructive behaviors that are holding us back.

With this potent Aquarius energy, we have the chance to make progressive changes in our lives. For some of us, circumstances are such that we need to pay more attention to these matters.

Aquarius teaches us that it can be all too easy to slip into feelings of being alone in the world (“it’s me against the world”) and to forget that there is support to be found, if only we reach out and find it. Similarly, there are solutions to our problems, if only we develop faith that answers are available to us, and we reach out to find those solutions. It is a time to consider, appreciate, and value our place in the community and in our social circle, and to give something back.

It’s a powerful time to re-evaluate our happiness goals and alliances.

This New Moon clashes with Uranus, bringing rebellious, impulsive, abrupt, and innovative energy. We should watch for shooting ourselves in the foot–self-destructive tendencies may not be intentional, but we may go against our best interests by rushing things or disconnecting with our hearts to the point that we are rebelling or reacting instead of doing what we truly want to do.

The New Moon/Solar Eclipse Chart:

Astrological chart wheel depicts the Sun and Moon at 28 Aquarius 50.

New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aquarius Chart: February 17th, 2026

This phase of the Moon occurs at 28 degrees and 50 minutes of Aquarius, affecting people born with personal planets and points at approximately 24 to 30 degrees of the Fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius) and 0 to 4 degrees of the Mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces) most significantly.

This eclipse occurs close to the iconic Saturn-Neptune alignment in Aries, effectively magnifying its energies. With this transit, our sense of security is dissolving so that it can be rebuilt. New truths or realities are revealing themselves. Due to this powerful transformation, we can be more susceptible to stress and illness.

Flaws in an important system in our lives reveal themselves around the time of the eclipse, prompting us to redo or to start fresh. Something ends in order for something else to start anew. We may be called to give up something in order to move forward into a new chapter in our lives. Although the “new” may be unrecognizable, it is important to allow the necessary surrender to the unknown.

An eclipse occurs close to the nodal axis, and this eclipse is closer to the North Node of the Moon. While we’re heading into unknown territory in some ways, we have a good sense that we’re doing so to our advantage. This eclipse occurs before the North Node enters Aquarius.

Major developments in the personal areas ruled by Aquarius in our charts are likely to occur over the upcoming months.

The above chart is excellent for seeing the fundamental influences and chart pattern of this New Moon. The chart below adds more details with additional points:

New Moon in Aquarius Chart 2026: Additional Points

This Solar Eclipse is part of a set of eclipses falling along the Leo/Aquarius sign axis from February 2026 to January 2028. Read more about this Solar Eclipse in Aquarius.

Moon Phase Cycle: Bigger Picture

Feb 17
, 2026, 7:01 AM, Sun conjunct Moon (New Moon/Solar Eclipse)
Feb 24, 2026, 7:27 AM, Sun square Moon (First Quarter Moon)
Mar 3, 2026, 6:38 AM, Sun opposition Moon (Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse)
Mar 11, 2026, 5:38 AM, Sun square Moon (Last Quarter Moon)
Mar 18, 2026, 9:23 PM, Sun conjunct Moon (New Moon)

(Times are Eastern)

This week: The Sun is in Pisces; Mercury is in Pisces; Venus is in Pisces; Mars is in Aquarius.

The Sun is in Pisces from February 18-March 20. With the Sun in Pisces, we are guided by altruistic feelings. We are less motivated to do than we are to feel, imagine, and dream. A “what will be, will be” attitude reigns, and we are guided by a sense of universal correlations. Pisces rules empathy, selfless love, devotion, and wisdom. Its shadow side can include self-pity, a feeling of being victimized by life, passivity, and elusiveness.

While we may not always verbalize our feelings and impressions during this cycle, they’re strong and motivating. We prefer to believe and trust, giving things/people the benefit of the doubt until they prove us wrong. We might often tune out problems or conflicts rather than tackle them head on, hoping they will iron themselves out. Prosperity flows when we’re connecting with our heart, being kind, and helping others. The need to withdraw or retreat to restore our energy is strong from time to time.

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 Pisces from February 10-March 6. Venus in Pisces is tender and affectionate, although hard to reach, as there is a longing for something that is difficult to define and hard to satisfy. Borders and boundaries blur under Venus in Pisces. The shadow side of this position is allowing ourselves to be deceived because we want to believe, as well as evasiveness. We should watch for falling in love with an idealized image of something or someone. It’s also important to watch for avoidant or indirect behavior.

Venus is exalted in Pisces and does well in the sign. It’s devoted, compassionate, exceptionally giving, and capable of sacrifice. We might refer heavily on our intuition with our finances and love life during this cycle. We gravitate to–and appreciate–unusual, tossed aside, poetic, artistic objects, situations, and people. We seek activities that move, inspire, or touch us.

Money may slip through our fingers, or we could ignore or overlook some of the practical elements of our lives now. However, finances improve if we connect with our otherworldly talents, imagination, desire to heal and serve, or sense of mission.

This transit is not particularly strong for resolve or determination, but it’s good for adaptability and increased understanding or acceptance.

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.

Saturn is in Aries. 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.

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. Now, Neptune is in Aries for the long haul: 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 Pisces from February 10-March 6. Like Aquarius, Pisces love is universal. However, Pisces draws no bounds in love. With Venus in Pisces, we have compassion (and perhaps attraction) for those who are left out, overlooked, or victimized. We are self-sacrificing, and we have a hard time setting up borders. The walls go down, we have a hard time saying no (especially if our compassion is engaged), but we are also prone to avoiding all that makes us feel uncomfortable.

Wishful thinking is one expression of Venus in Pisces. We can too easily believe what we want to believe. People can be hard to pin down, and love is hard to define under this influence. Pisces never sees the world in black-and-white terms. Rather, Pisces sees all the colors of the rainbow. With the goddess of love in Pisces, our love is all-embracing, we are able to forgive and understand, we are seducible and seductive, and we show compassion to our partners.

Venus in Pisces is tender and affectionate, although hard to reach nevertheless, as there is a longing for something that is hard to define and hard to satisfy. Borders and boundaries blur under Venus in Pisces. The shadow side of this position is allowing ourselves to be deluded, as well as evasiveness.

This week: On Sunday, we’re opening up our hearts, giving one another the benefit of the doubt, and feeling optimistic and generous. Excellent energy is with us for growing through our interactions and growing a relationship. Increased cheerfulness, trust, and confidence are likely in love and social matters.

On Wednesday, we could be looking for something wrong in a relationship. Jealousies and insecurities are more prominent in our relationships.

We analyze feelings or relationships, particularly past ones, on Friday and Saturday. We tend to chat, socialize, and flatter, and we may be looking back and clarifying feelings or connections. We tend to intellectualize emotions and affections. Our desire for harmony and balance is overpowering, and as a result, we may not dig too deeply.

Venus, the Goddess of Love: Highlights in the Coming Week:

Venus in Pisces A martyr complex, a love for the underdog, a search for your soul mate: such are the experiences associated with the new cycle you’re now just beginning. A yen for soul-stirring romance, a weakness for the weak, and a tendency to idealize people and relationships … very aesthetic, very other-worldly.

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.

Venus conjunct retrograde Mercury February 27-28. We analyze feelings or relationships, particularly past ones. We tend to chat, socialize, and flatter, and we may be looking back and clarifying feelings or connections. We tend to intellectualize emotions and affections. This cooperative influence stimulates our desire for harmony and balance, and as a result, we may not dig too deeply. Our ideas feel new and exciting, even if we are doing some recycling of old perspectives.

Venus sextile Uranus March 3-4. We lose our fear of taking risks at this time, and we happily embrace all that is new, unusual, and out-of-the-ordinary with regards to romantic involvements. We are ready to experiment, but not necessarily ready to commit.

Venus parallel retrograde Mercury March 5. It’s a time when we review our affections, relationships, and past connections.

Venus parallel Saturn March 6. We may express our affection sparingly, but also responsibly and in practical ways. Relationships begun under this influence often feel burdensome over time, but they may last longer than most.

Venus parallel Neptune March 6-7. Heightened sensitivity to, and awareness of, beauty and spirituality. Psychic openness and compassion.

Venus conjunct Neptune March 6-7. New and fresh beginnings on romantic levels characterize this transit. Heightened sensitivity to, and awareness of, beauty and spirituality. We are easily influenced, seducible and seductive, and given to strong powers of imagination. We are more attuned to the world of beauty and romance. Gentleness with others is the best way to harness this energy. A “magical” time on a romantic and social level, but it could also be a confusing or illusory influence as well. Psychic openness and compassion.

Venus conjunct Saturn March 7-8. Affections stabilize and mature. Relationships are stabilized and steady, although feelings are expressed reservedly, formally, or sparingly. An air of formality is brought to personal and social relationships. A new sense of realism in existing partnerships comes now. A sense of duty may lead us to sacrifice a personal pleasure for a cause or for a loved one; thus we may have to abstain from personal gratification for the time being. Problems in personal relationships that have been swept under the carpet may surface now, and we are ready to face them. Dissatisfaction with loved ones becomes more glaring. Renewed ties to old friends or lovers are possible, or a new sense of responsibility in existing relationships.

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 23rd, from 5:29 PM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a conjunction to Uranus), until the Moon enters Gemini at 9:29 PM EST.

VOC on Wednesday, February 25th, from 6:00 PM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to Mars), until the Moon enters Cancer the next day, Thursday, February 26th, at 12:11 AM EST.

VOC Moon on Friday, February 27th, from 11:22 PM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a sextile to Uranus), until the Moon enters Leo the next day, Saturday, February 28th, at 3:17 AM EST.

February 2026

Void-of-Course Moon Dates & Times: 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 waning this week, which is generally considered unfavorable for new beginnings, but with some exceptions. (See Best Time to Start a Business for more details).

According to principles of timing with the Moon, a window of opportunity occurs this week from approximately 4:05 PM EST on February 18th, to approximately 10:20 AM EST on February 19th, while the Moon is in Pisces. Another window occurs from approximately 6:50 PM EST on February 20th, to approximately 6:10 AM EST on February 21st, while the Moon is in Aries. Note that both of these windows occur in the week after a Solar Eclipse, when we’re not seeing things very clearly.

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).

Explore more astrological events in my calendar.

Note: Times given are Eastern Time (ET).

This Week’s Calendar

This Week in Astrology Calendar: February 22nd to 28th, 2026

This Week’s Aspects

Mars sextile Chiron. We may have the opportunity to take the lead, or to take action, regarding matters that lead to healing, cleansing, or teaching now. We can feel a sense of mission. There is likely to be a feeling of fearlessness when it comes to addressing problem areas, and self-confidence as well. There is a drive to take positive action, usually to defend or help others (or ourselves). It’s a strong period for cooperation and purposeful activity.

Venus trine Jupiter. Friendliness and optimism characterize this transit. We are big-hearted and our feelings are expansive. The outlook is cheerful and hopeful and the atmosphere is cooperative. This is a sociable, perhaps lazy and self-indulgent, time. We easily find meaning in our social connections. We are more open and trusting of friends and lovers. Integrity and loyalty are favored. A favorable influence for winning people’s trust. Speculation, advertising, publishing, and travel are favored.

Venus semi-square Pluto. This influence can point to some underlying tensions in social interactions (looking for an ulterior motive or an agenda, suspiciousness) and relationships (possible jealousies). Passions run high and hot, but there’s a hidden agenda. Feelings of jealousy and possessiveness run so close to the surface that others can almost feel the heat, and they are in direct proportion to our fear of losing something or someone dear to us. Manipulation can color relationships now. Avoid power plays with friends and lovers.

Sun semi-square Chiron. The desire to learn and grow through experiences and through others is strong, but may be hampered by a lack of confidence or a fear of being different.

Mars square Uranus. We have a tendency to take risks, to feel restless, and to act on sudden impulses without considering consequences. We assert our wills and individuality powerfully, and we are willing to fight for freedom. We might feel rebellious in the face of rules and regulations, particularly those we might feel are outdated, or anything that requires us to conform. There may be changes in work schedules, or life’s circumstances could challenge us in such a way that we need to change our goals or actions. Energy is stop and go, and it can be hard to focus on only one activity.

Mercury conjunct Venus. Lighthearted conversations, sociability, humor, cooperation. Good time for socializing and for communicating with ease, telling others how we feel, and negotiating. Mentally, we’re not as disciplined as usual, as we prefer to chat with others and to think about more “pleasant” things than work. Generally favorable for commerce.

Note: Times given in the table/calendar above are Eastern Time (ET).

Daily Trends Calendar

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.

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 22

Today’s Mars-Chiron sextile is gently motivating, generating enthusiasm and healing power. An opportunity can arise to take the lead or take action that leads to healing, cleansing, or teaching. We can feel a pleasant, motivating sense of mission, and we’re fearless about addressing problem areas. The drive to take affirmative action is with us, most likely to defend or help ourselves and others. We want to fix problems and latch onto projects and activities that give us a stronger sense of purpose.

Also today, the Benefics, Venus and Jupiter, form a harmonious trine, generating friendly energy, lifting our spirits, and encouraging our desire for the ideal. This transit helps to both soften and strengthen us. We are big-hearted, and our feelings are immense, begging for expression. Gestures tend to be thoughtful, and we’re particularly hopeful, cheerful, and cooperative. Our tolerance for rudeness or crassness decreases. However, we are incredibly open and trusting of others, expecting the best, and both integrity and loyalty are favored.

This beneficial transit boosts our desire to give one another the benefit of the doubt. It increases our interest in others, in culture, in different pastimes and pleasures, and in unusual or supplemental activities. We want to learn, grow, expand, and enjoy ourselves. We’re also learning about what we like and enjoy. There can be good fortune with money and investments and discovering solid financial prospects. It can also be a somewhat lazy or self-indulgent time. Today’s Taurus Moon hooks up nicely with this Venus-Jupiter trine, boosting our feelings of warmth and satisfaction.

FEBRUARY 23

The Moon continues its transit of Taurus until 9:29 PM EST, encouraging us to enjoy ourselves and what we have going for us. There can be a slowing down with this transit – a stabilizing of our feelings and a considerable reduction in urgency. We instinctively know that patience is required for matters to move forward naturally. Still, we’re taking the best of the traditional and progressive worlds and using them to make updates that improve our lives. The Moon enters Gemini at 9:29 PM, and we’re interested, curious, and adaptable, but we can also be more scattered. The Moon’s harmony with Saturn and Neptune gives us a sense of mission, however.

The Moon is void from 5:29 PM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a conjunction to Uranus), until the Moon enters Gemini at 9:29 PM EST.

FEBRUARY 24

FEBRUARY 25

The Moon is void today from 6:00 PM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a trine to Mars), until the Moon enters Cancer the next day, Thursday, February 26th, at 12:11 AM EST.

FEBRUARY 26

The Moon continues its void period until it enters Cancer today at 12:11 AM EST.

FEBRUARY 27

The Moon is void from 11:22 PM EST, with the Moon’s last aspect before changing signs (a sextile to Uranus), until the Moon enters Leo the next day, Saturday, February 28th, at 3:17 AM EST.

FEBRUARY 28

The Moon continues its void period until it enters Leo t0day at 3:17 AM EST.

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Moon Signs This Week:

When the Moon is in Taurus

We are motivated by the desire for serenity, security, peace, and comfort. The Moon is at her most sensual and constant in Taurus. Our basic impulses are to relax, resist change, and "stop to smell the roses." Life slows down a little, and we get comfortable. We may also be inclined to stubbornness and materialism under this influence.

While the Moon is in Taurus, people can be emotionally constant but inflexible. It's a time of stronger focus on personal needs and comfort levels, and a period of more common sense and attention to practical matters.

The Moon in Taurus generally favors the following activities: Substantial and material actions that yield solid results. Financial activities, and those involving personal possessions, applying for a loan, beginning a potentially long-term relationship, music, home decor.

When the Moon is in Gemini

Our basic instinct is to communicate, think, and learn under the influence of Moon in Gemini. We are motivated by a desire for variety and by an instinctive curiosity. The Moon in Gemini is light-hearted, breezy, spirited, and curious, but it can also be restless and fickle.

The Moon in Gemini generally favors the following activities: Mental and communicative actions, and more than one activity at once. Reading, learning, letters and emails, errands, writing, teaching, making connections, cafes, light and airy meetings, short trips.

When the Moon is in Cancer

The restlessness of the Gemini Moon gives way to an instinctive need for peace and quiet. A feeling of belonging and safety is what motivates us under this influence. The Moon feels right at home in the sign of Cancer, as it rules the sign. This Moon position has much healing potential. Although insular by nature, our feelings run deep, making it an ideal time to get in touch with what motivates us.

The Moon in Cancer generally favors the following activities: Domestic activities, those that involve awareness of personal needs. Home decor, family get-togethers.

When the Moon is in Leo

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.

Upcoming Weeks: Calendars

: This Week in Astrology Calendar: March 1st to 7th, 2026

: This Week in Astrology Calendar: March 8th to 14th, 2026

: This Week in Astrology Calendar: March 15th to 21st, 2026

: This Week in Astrology Calendar: March 22nd to 28th, 2026

: This Week in Astrology Calendar: March 29th to April 4th, 2026

: This Week in Astrology Calendar: April 5th to 11th, 2026

: This Week in Astrology Calendar: April 12th to 18th, 2026

: This Week in Astrology Calendar: April 19th to 25th, 2026

: This Week in Astrology Calendar: April 26th to May 2nd, 2026

: This Week in Astrology Calendar: May 3rd to 9th, 2026

THIS WEEK’S PLANETARY POSITIONS BY SIGN (General Trends):

Sun in Pisces The mystic, the martyr, the sinner, and the saint: these archetypes take on greater importance in your life at a time like this. Forgiveness, compassion, and understanding come naturally, when you look at life from an eternal perspective – and if anyone ever does know such things, you’ll probably come to understand them as this cycle unfolds. This can be a phase of sublime spiritual development, to be sure. But you should be aware of tendencies to believe too quickly, too deeply, or to become dependent on things or people that seem to offer quick and easy answers to life’s deepest yearnings.

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 Pisces A martyr complex, a love for the underdog, a search for your soul mate: such are the experiences associated with the new cycle you’re now just beginning. A yen for soul-stirring romance, a weakness for the weak, and a tendency to idealize people and relationships … very aesthetic, very other-worldly.

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 Aries Self-discipline and a sense of self-worth become important issues in your life as a new phase begins for you. A fear of asserting yourself can hold you back – as can coming on too strong. The trick is learning to make the most of your personal talents and abilities, working within your limitations instead of feeling hemmed in by them.

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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This Week in Astrology: February 22 to 28, 2026