The New Moon of February 17, 2026, occurring at 1:01 PM in Aquarius, arrives in a sky literally saturated with Aquarius energy—with the Sun, Mars, AND Pluto all gathered in this revolutionary sign. This is THE moment of the year to hit the "reset" button and dare to embrace a new version of yourself. But beware: Aquarius also means surprises, accelerations, and sometimes that irresistible urge to throw everything out the window and start from scratch. The question isn't whether something will shift in your life, but how you're going to ride this electric wave.
From an astronomical point of view, the New Moon corresponds to the lunar phase during which the Moon is located between the Earth and the Sun. It is very difficult to observe because it is too close to the Sun. Since its visible face is not illuminated by the Sun during the day, it becomes invisible after nightfall. It is literally a cosmic reset, a blank page opening in the great book of your life. Nature holds its breath, and you should too.
When this celestial meeting happens in Sagittarius, the sign of the archer centaur, philosopher, and eternal optimist, it changes everything! We're no longer talking about a simple fresh start, but an epic adventure awaiting you. Sagittarius whispers in your ear: "What if you dreamed bigger? What if you finally dared?"
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In astrology, a New Moon always marks the beginning of a new 28-day lunar cycle. It's a blank page, the ideal time to set intentions, initiate projects, and plant seeds that will sprout in the weeks and months ahead. But this particular New Moon is in a league of its own. With the Sun, Mars, and Pluto all three in Aquarius at the exact moment of this lunation, we're facing an exceptional concentration of energy oriented toward:
🔮 The future and long-term vision
🤝 Collective projects and group dynamics
💻 Technology, innovation, networks (social or otherwise)
🦋 Independence and personal emancipation
📜 The new rules of the game that YOU decide to write
In short: if you have a project gathering dust in a drawer, a "slightly crazy" idea you didn't dare bring to life, or an area of your life where you've felt confined for too long... The stars are telling you: "Now is the time."
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View complete expert directory →Here's what makes this lunation particularly intense: the square to Uranus in Taurus. On February 16, the day before the New Moon, the Sun forms an exact square with Uranus. And on the big day, at 10:39 AM, it's the Moon's turn to form this same tense aspect.
Uranus is the planet of sudden changes, unexpected revelations, dramatic twists, flashes of genius, and visceral needs for freedom. A square, in astrology, is tension, friction, an energy that pushes toward action—sometimes rather abruptly.
What this concretely means for you:
✅ The positive: Lightning-fast realizations, opportunities appearing out of nowhere, a tenfold capacity to step out of your comfort zone, rapid turns toward a more authentic direction.
⚠️ The trap to avoid: Impatience, decisions made "in the heat of the moment," the desire to destroy everything just for the sake of destruction, the "I want it all, right now" syndrome.
💡 My advice: This energy is a springboard, not a catapult. You have every right to want to change things—but give yourself 48 to 72 hours before any irreversible commitment. Your future self will thank you.
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Fortunately, while the Aquarius sky electrifies our neurons, Mercury and Venus are in Pisces, bringing an absolutely welcome touch of gentleness.
This configuration offers you:
🎨 More creativity and artistic inspiration
💗 More empathy and sensitivity toward others
🔮 Heightened intuition (listen to your dreams, your "gut feelings")
🌸 Compassion—toward others AND toward yourself
It's the perfect balance between the head (Aquarius) and the heart (Pisces). Between innovation and humanity. Between revolution and kindness.
🎯 Key takeaway: Don't let the mental excitement of this period disconnect you from your emotions. It's precisely your sensitivity that will guide you toward the RIGHT changes.
The cherry on top: a few days after this New Moon, on February 20, 2026, we witness a major astrological event—the Saturn-Neptune conjunction in Aries. This rare meeting poses ONE big question to each of us: "How do I transform my ideal into a concrete plan?"
Saturn represents structure, discipline, the long term. Neptune represents dreams, inspiration, the transcendent. Their union invites you to anchor your visions in reality—without giving up their magic.
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If you know your natal chart (sky map), try to see in which Astrological House the New Moon in Virgo falls (look for the symbols ☉☽) to get more precision on the area concerned. (Ex: the New Moon falls in your natal 6th Astrological House: your daily routine, health, and work are directly impacted by these planetary aspects.)
For a personalized analysis, look at which House of your natal chart this New Moon falls into:
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My tips for navigating this New MoonThis period requires courage. Here is how to maximize these energies:
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During a New Moon, the Sun and the Moon are next to each other, on the same degree of the Zodiac, so it is a Sun/Moon Conjunction. Here, it occurs in the sign of Capricorn.
Everyone is affected by the "New Moon," but the signs most impacted here are Sagittarius, Gemini, Virgo, Pisces, Aquarius, Aries, Leo, or Libra. This New Moon shakes you up a little harder. You have a front-row seat!
NB: You will also be more sensitive to this New Moon if your rising sign or your natal Moon is in one of these signs. 👉 What is your rising sign? Calculate it for free.
| Aries | Structure to conquer better Mars, your ruling planet, is also camping out in Capricorn. Coincidence? Certainly not! The cosmos is whispering (well, knowing you, it's probably shouting!) that it's time to channel your legendary fire into new methods. Yes, getting organized might seem boring for your impulsive nature... but imagine your power when raw energy AND strategy unite? |
| Taurus | Time to reinvent yourself You who love stability and benchmarks, here is a lunation that allows you to clarify your direction. Where do you really want to go? Not where others want to take you. Not where you thought you had to go. No: WHERE YOU WANT TO GO. |
| Gemini | Focus and transformation Dear Gemini, it's a miracle: the planets are helping you not to scatter yourself! It's almost unnatural for you not to have 47 projects going on simultaneously. But this time, the universe invites you to gather your strength and dig into your convictions. |
| Cancer | Relationships in the spotlight The New Moon illuminates your sector of unions and partnerships. It's time to sort out (with all the gentleness you are capable of) the relationships that uplift you from those that drain you. You deserve connections that nourish you, not vampire-like ones. |
| Leo | Reviewing your daily kingdom This lunation shines the spotlight on your daily organization. Glamorous? Not really. Necessary? Absolutely! Your health, your pace of life, your priorities... everything deserves a little royal audit. |
| Virgo | Let go (a little) The message from the stars might surprise you: stop controlling everything. This New Moon invites you to express your desires with simplicity. No need for a perfect plan, an exhaustive list, or meticulous preparation. Just... draw your dreams with confidence. |
| Libra | From bohemian to builder Put away your bohemian spirit temporarily. I know you love to flutter around, weigh the pros and cons, explore all options... But this New Moon asks you to structure your ideas to FINALLY make your wishes come true. |
| Scorpio | Take the mic! Dear Scorpio, the New Moon accompanied by Mars and Mercury gives you carte blanche to express yourself. Your thoughts? Crystal clear. Your ideas? Clear as day. It would be almost criminal to keep all that to yourself! |
| Sagittarius | Financial and material review Dear Sagittarius, great journeys begin with good resource management! This New Moon encourages you to review your financial operations and material priorities. Not to curb your adventures, but to fund them better! |
| Capricorn | Your moment of glory Dear Capricorn, this is YOUR New Moon and the stars are crowning you! The lunation in your sign, accompanied by this exceptional configuration, increases your power tenfold. You look at yourself with kindness (finally!), you know exactly where you are going and what you want to accomplish. |
| Aquarius | Regenerative pause The New Moon in the sector of boundaries invites you to... take a break. Yes, I know your brain is bubbling 24/7 with revolutionary ideas. But meditating, clearing your mind, resting... that's not wasting time. It's investing in your future energy. |
| Pisces | Unity is strength Dear Pisces, this New Moon pushes you toward the collective. It is the ideal time to create alliances, launch a team project, gather your friends, or forge new bonds. You are naturally gifted at creating connections: use this talent! |
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The New Moon marks a fresh start; it is the time to begin new things or launch new projects. At the New Moon, sow your seeds; if you are planning to have a baby, know that the New Moon is the ideal period to get pregnant.
If you have a professional or romantic project, go for it at the time of the New Moon. About two weeks later, the Full Moon will illuminate the sky and bring success (or not) to your project. Are you skeptical? Think back and you will see that all the successes you have experienced come from projects undertaken at the New Moon.
The New Moon, just like the Full Moon, exerts a strong pull on the elements and therefore on the human body. Researchers have actually noticed that sleep disorders were exacerbated at the time of the Full Moon and the New Moon. Some people are more sensitive than others to Moon phases; if you have bad nights during Full Moon and New Moon phases, you might be "moon-sensitive." Notice to moms-to-be! Although not scientifically proven, childbirths are also said to be more frequent during New Moons.
If you want your hair to grow back faster, cut your hair when the moon is in a waxing phase, meaning between the New Moon and the Full Moon. This also applies to body hair, so avoid waxing at this time for long-lasting hair removal... On this topic, our lunar hair removal calendar should help you.
The body cleanses itself deeply at the time of the New Moon; to effortlessly lose those few unsightly pounds, start a 3-day diet at the time of the New Moon. And it works!
Everyone knows that gardening with the moon has its effect. Yes, plants are more resistant when the Moon is in a waxing phase; it is the time to sow your seeds, plant, harvest, or even do your grafting.
If your relationship was on the rocks, the New Moon is the ideal period to launch new plans and surprise your partner. In short, it is the time to offer a second wind or a fresh start to your relationship.
Editor's Insight: Get the best out of this New Moon...The New Moon is an important period for each of us. Everything you do or sow around this period will have repercussions, and you will reap the rewards, good or bad, at the time of the next Full Moon. It is time to act, to put new habits in place. If you have questions about your future, or feel lost, don't hesitate to contact one of our psychics. They will illuminate your future with gentleness and kindness to get the best out of this New Moon. 🌟 May this lunation bring you expansion, freedom, and boldness! 🌟 The future is mine |
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