February 17, 2026 @ 7:12 AM EST

Well, my friends, it’s eclipse season again!

You’ve probably heard people call eclipses "portals," and that’s because they’re the times when fate actually steps in and does the heavy lifting. Eclipses don't ask for your permission—they just move you. Sometimes they force you down a path you never would have dared to take; sometimes they throw opportunities in your lap that feel like they’re from another lifetime; and sometimes, they take things away from you that were secretly holding you back. It’s all about getting you to where you were always supposed to go.

What makes this one so massive is the timing. Eclipses happen in series according to an axis. For about 18 months, they bounce back and forth between two opposite signs until that story is finished, and then they move on to the next.

This is a big deal because we are officially starting a brand-new series. We’ve finished with the old axis and we’re moving into Aquarius and Leo. This is the first one in Aquarius, and because it’s a Solar Eclipse, it’s also a New Moon—a total blackout and a fresh start happening at the exact same time.

So, let’s break down the "math" of this cosmic reboot and see what’s actually happening behind the scenes...

Think of a New Moon as a moment of pure potential—the universe clearing the slate so you can begin again. It’s the quiet point in the cycle where the seeds of the future are actually planted.

Now, drop that energy into Aquarius. Aquarius is the sign of the visionary, the rebel, and the "outsider." It doesn't care about "how we’ve always done it"; it cares about what’s next. In a transpersonal sense, this isn't just about your personal goals or your individual mood board. This is a vision board for the whole planet.

Aquarius moves us away from the "I" and into the "We." It’s asking: How are you showing up for the collective? It’s an invitation to look at the systems we live in—our friendships, our communities, and our society—and ask how they can be made more conscious and more free.

The Takeaway: This moon is calling you to step out of your personal drama and into your role as a co-creator of the future. It’s a moment to dream bigger than yourself. We aren't just manifesting a better life for "me"; we are planting the seeds for a more liberated world for everyone.

A Solar Eclipse is a New Moon on steroids. It’s a moment where the natural order of things is momentarily suspended, creating a rare opening in the fabric of your daily life.

Usually, the Sun (your Ego, your conscious identity, and your "main character" energy) is the primary light source for your reality. It’s the part of you that keeps the wheels turning and the "I" intact. But during an eclipse, the Moon—your deep, instinctive self and your emotional core—literally steps in front of that light. The Moon’s physical shadow falls across the Earth, and for a brief window, the "I" is eclipsed by the "Soul."

In a transpersonal sense, this is a Collective Ego Dissolution. When the external light is blotted out, the projector of your personality stops running for a second. You are invited to step out of your "story" and into the space behind it. It’s a moment of profound stillness where the universe re-aligns your path while you aren't looking.

The Takeaway: You aren't just your name, your job, or your history. When the light goes out, you’re reminded that you are the Observer—the consciousness that exists beneath all those labels. This eclipse is a cosmic "re-patterning" designed to show you that the reality you’ve been so stressed about is actually much more fluid and alive than you realized. Don’t fight the movement; whatever falls away right now is just making room for a more authentic version of you to emerge.

This eclipse isn’t happening in a random spot; it’s occurring at the North Node, which is basically the universe’s "Level Up" button. In astrology, the North Node represents our collective "North Star"—the path we haven’t taken yet.

This isn't a trip down memory lane. The North Node is a one-way ticket to the future. In transpersonal terms, this represents a massive shift from the Personal (me and my individual problems) to the Transpersonal (me as a vital part of the whole). It’s the moment we stop obsessing over our own small story and start realizing we are part of a much larger, living web.

It feels a little scary because it’s unfamiliar territory, but this is where the actual growth is. Think of it as a soul-level expansion. While the South Node is busy "digesting" your old attachments and the habits you’ve outgrown, the North Node is clearing the way for a version of you that is more connected and less separate.

The Takeaway: You’re being asked to trade in your old, familiar map for a brand-new compass. You might not know exactly where you’re going yet, but you can feel that the direction has changed. The universe is pulling you toward a bigger version of your life—one where you aren't just surviving your day-to-day, but actually evolving with the rest of the collective.

This is the part of the eclipse that makes people feel jittery. This lunation is Square Uranus, the planet of lightning strikes and radical, sudden shifts. In astrology, a "Square" is a point of tension—it’s like two tectonic plates rubbing together. It creates a necessary friction that forces something to break so that something new can finally breathe.

If this eclipse is a deep internal journey, the Uranus Square is the "peak." Uranus rules the nervous system and higher intelligence. It’s the energy that shatters old patterns in an instant.

The Takeaway: Don’t mistake this tension for a crisis. The friction is there to shake you loose from a life that has become too small for your spirit. You’re being asked to hold a higher frequency of truth than you’ve ever handled before. Breathe through the "buzz"—your capacity for life is literally expanding in real-time.

To really understand this eclipse, we have to look at Saturn. Saturn is the traditional ruler (the "host") of Aquarius, which means he’s the one setting the tone for this whole event. And right now, Saturn is doing something legendary: he’s sitting at 0° Aries, locked in a conjunction with Neptune.

0° Aries is the "Alpha Point"—the absolute starting line of the entire zodiac. It is the "Great Silence" before the Big Bang. In transpersonal terms, this is The Void, the space where pure spirit begins its journey into physical form.

Here, we have the ultimate odd couple working together:

Usually, these two don’t get along—Saturn wants rules while Neptune wants to melt them. But at the 0° starting line, they are merging to turn "Spirit into Matter." They aren't just manifesting; they are architecting.

The Mission: You aren't just a passenger on this planet anymore. You’re being asked to take your most "out there," soulful visions (Neptune) and finally give them a backbone (Saturn). This is the moment to stop just hallucinating a better life and start anchoring it. The universe is handing you the blueprints for a new 36-year cycle. It’s time to stop dreaming about the walls and start actually building them.

So, How Do We Actually Handle This?

It’s one thing to talk about "architecting a new reality," but it’s another thing to actually feel it vibrating in your body while you're just trying to get through your Tuesday.

Because this energy is so hungry and moving so fast, you might feel an intense pressure to rush into the future at full speed. But the trick is to stay grounded while the house is being built around you. You don't want to burn out your wiring before the new lights are even on.

Here are a few tips to help you navigate this without wiping out:

In psychonautic terms, this is "The Witness" state. Things are going to happen—sudden emails, weird coincidences, or random "lightbulb" moments. Instead of reacting immediately, just watch. Write it down. The eclipse is a three-day "glitch window" (the day before, of, and after). Don’t try to fix the glitch; just see what it’s showing you.

With Uranus square the Moon, your nervous system might feel like it’s plugged into a 220V outlet. You’ll have 1,000 "brilliant" ideas.

Eclipses are physically draining. They mess with your sleep and your hydration. Since Aquarius rules the ankles and the circulatory system, move your body gently (yoga/walking) but don't over-train. Your body needs extra "bandwidth" to process the energetic update.

The "Hard Pass" List: What to Avoid

Eclipses are "Shadow" work. The light is literally obscured. This is not the time for clear-eyed manifesting; it's the time for fated unfolding.

I know, it’s a New Moon, and you want to light 50 candles and manifest a Tesla. Don't. Eclipses are chaotic and muddy. Manifesting during an eclipse is like trying to plant a garden during a hurricane—you don’t know where those seeds are going to end up. Let the universe lead for once. You don’t need to call in what’s already fated to find you.

With the Uranus square, you’re going to be tempted to burn bridges. You might want to send that "I quit" text or end a relationship on a whim.

The North Node is insatiable. It can make us want to over-eat, over-scroll, or over-medicate to deal with the intensity. Try to keep your input clean. Limit social media and heavy foods. You want your internal mirror to be as clear as possible so you can see the truth when it surfaces.

Don't obsess over what’s leaving. Eclipses are cosmic trash pickup. If something (or someone) exits your life right now, let them go. Fighting to keep an old version of yourself alive during an Aquarius eclipse is like trying to keep a flip-phone in 2026. It's time to upgrade.

If you’re feeling like the ground is shifting, it’s because it is. If you look at the "math" of this eclipse, the universe is being incredibly loud about one thing: The Future. Every single player in this cosmic event is obsessed with what’s next:

When you stack it all up, this isn't just a fresh start—it’s a total eviction from your comfort zone. The universe isn't just handing you a map, it’s closing the door to the room you’ve been living in and pointing toward an open field. It’s the moment you realize the old ways of doing things aren't just boring—they’re literally defunct. They don't work anymore.

We aren't just watching the future happen on a screen. We are the ones in the middle of the field, deciding what to build first. You’re jumping into a version of yourself that you haven't even met yet, and you’re building the ground beneath your feet as you go.