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♒︎ Aquarius · Annular solar eclipse

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Solar eclipse in Aquarius, February 2026

The annular solar eclipse in Aquarius peaks on February 17, 2026 at 7:13 AM EST, at 28°50′ Aquarius. Solar eclipses are supercharged New Moons: they open a door. A solar eclipse in Aquarius sits on the Leo–Aquarius axis that eclipses have been working through.

Where does it land in your chart?What it means for your rising sign ↓

What it means

A solar eclipse in Aquarius sits on the Leo–Aquarius axis that eclipses have been working through. It opens new chapters in friendships, communities, technology and your vision for the future. A group, a network or a cause may suddenly matter more.

Aquarius eclipses also ask how much of yourself you hide to fit in. The new beginning may be about belonging to people who share your values rather than your history.

A solar eclipse is a New Moon close enough to the Moon's nodes that the Moon blocks part or all of the Sun. Astrologers have always treated eclipses as turning points. A solar eclipse works like a New Moon with the volume turned up: it starts something, often through events that seem to arrive on their own schedule.

Eclipse effects are usually felt over months, not on the day, and most strongly by people with planets or angles within a few degrees of the eclipse point. Whether you can see it depends on where you live; the astrological meaning does not. Because eclipses can bring sudden change, many astrologers suggest not forcing big decisions on the day itself — notice what opens instead.

The eclipse season around it

A tense angle to Uranus brings restlessness and last-minute changes. Leave room in your schedule.

This eclipse is paired with the lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026 at 12°54′ Virgo. Eclipses come in seasons about two weeks apart and read best together: one opens a topic, the other shows what has to change for it to work.

Saturn, the traditional ruler of Aquarius, is at 0°23′ Aries. The house it falls in for you is where this eclipse tends to show up in practical terms.

Solar eclipse in Aquarius, February 2026

Where does it land in your chart?

Enter your birth details. We calculate your chart on the spot and show the house this event moves through and any of your planets it touches.

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What it means for your rising sign

Read your rising sign (Ascendant) first — it sets which area of life the event moves through. Whole-sign houses; the chart check above uses your exact houses.

Aries rising

11th house

Friends, groups and future plans: a new community, a new network, or a wish that starts to look possible.

Its ruler, Saturn, sits in your 1st house, so the theme plays out through your own body, choices and self-image.

Taurus rising

10th house

Career and public role: a new position, a new direction or more visibility in your field.

Its ruler, Saturn, sits in your 12th house, so the theme plays out through rest, solitude and what happens behind the scenes.

Gemini rising

9th house

Travel, study, publishing or a new belief system opens a door; something far away becomes important.

Its ruler, Saturn, sits in your 11th house, so the theme plays out through friends, groups and future plans.

Cancer rising

8th house

Shared resources, intimacy and trust enter a new phase: joint finances, inheritances, or a deeper commitment.

Its ruler, Saturn, sits in your 10th house, so the theme plays out through career and public reputation.

Leo rising

7th house

Partnerships begin or change shape: a new relationship, business partner or a new contract with someone close.

Its ruler, Saturn, sits in your 9th house, so the theme plays out through travel, study and beliefs.

Virgo rising

6th house

Work and daily routines reset: a new job, new duties, or a healthier rhythm you finally commit to.

Its ruler, Saturn, sits in your 8th house, so the theme plays out through shared money, intimacy and trust.

Libra rising

5th house

Romance, creativity and play are reborn: a new project, a new love interest, or more joy in daily life.

Its ruler, Saturn, sits in your 7th house, so the theme plays out through partners and one-to-one agreements.

Scorpio rising

4th house

A new chapter at home: moves, renovations, family changes or a new way of looking after yourself privately.

Its ruler, Saturn, sits in your 6th house, so the theme plays out through work routines and wellbeing habits.

Sagittarius rising

3rd house

New ideas, studies, contacts and local routines open up; a conversation or message can start something important.

Its ruler, Saturn, sits in your 5th house, so the theme plays out through creativity, romance and play.

Capricorn rising

2nd house

A new start with money and values: a new source of income, a new budget, or a new sense of what you are worth.

Its ruler, Saturn, sits in your 4th house, so the theme plays out through home, family and private life.

Aquarius rising

1st house

A new chapter of self-definition: your image, health habits and personal direction can change noticeably over the next six months.

Its ruler, Saturn, sits in your 3rd house, so the theme plays out through messages, errands and people close by.

Pisces rising

12th house

A quiet reset: rest, retreat, therapy or spiritual practice prepares you for a new cycle that has not shown itself yet.

Its ruler, Saturn, sits in your 2nd house, so the theme plays out through your income, spending and sense of worth.

What to do, what to avoid

Good use of this time

  • Notice what opens up rather than forcing a plan.
  • Write down intentions, then wait a few days before acting on big ones.
  • Say yes to opportunities that fit your values.
  • Rest around the eclipse date itself.

Go easy on

  • Making irreversible decisions on the day of the eclipse.
  • Reading every surprise as fate.
  • Looking at the Sun without proper eclipse glasses — astrology aside, protect your eyes.

Questions people ask

What time is the solar eclipse on February 17?

Greatest eclipse is at 7:13 AM EST on February 17, 2026 (US Eastern), with the New Moon exact at 28°50′ Aquarius. The key dates box shows it in your time zone.

What type of eclipse is it?

A annular solar eclipse. Astrologically every type counts; total eclipses are traditionally felt as the strongest.

Can I see this eclipse from where I live?

It depends on your location — eclipses are visible only from part of the Earth. Check a visibility map from NASA or timeanddate.com. The astrological meaning applies everywhere.

Are eclipses bad luck in astrology?

No. They are associated with change and turning points, which can feel unsettling, but what they bring is often overdue. The best approach is to stay flexible and avoid forcing outcomes on the day.

What is the other eclipse in this season?

The lunar eclipse on March 3, 2026 at 12°54′ Virgo.

When is the next eclipse?

March 3, 2026 — a total lunar eclipse in Virgo.

More dates to know

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Terms on this page

How this page was made: every date, time, degree and sign is calculated by Astraly's ephemeris engine (VSOP87 planetary theory, Meeus algorithms for lunations and eclipses) and refined to the minute. The interpretation was written by the Astraly editorial team with AI assistance and reviewed by a person. Astrology is a reflective tool, not a prediction of events, and nothing here is medical, legal or financial advice. Updated October 15, 2026.