Eclipse season is upon us. Are you ready? The February-March eclipses are important because they mark our first eclipses of 2026 and introduce a new energetic tone with the transition from Virgo/Pisces to Leo/Aquarius. With the overlapping energies of the eclipse, a bridge is created between themes that are ending and those that are just beginning. In this case, we move away from the reflections of the inner shadow world and towards expressing our uniqueness in a new, empowered and authentic way! Read your eclipse season horoscope below.
When is Eclipse Season 2026?
Here’s when the big moments happen:
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February 17, 2026: Solar Eclipse in Aquarius
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March 3, 2026: Total lunar eclipse in Virgo
The Spiritual Significance of Eclipse Season
During eclipse season, life tends to speed up and change can feel sudden or inevitable. Things can change before you fully understand what is happening. It’s like an intermission in a play: the lights go down, the curtain falls, and you can hear the set rearrangement without seeing it. Eclipse periods work the same way. Our lives are being reshaped behind the scenes, even if the outcome is not yet clear. However, there is a strong sense that important changes are underway.
Understanding the 2026 Aquarius Solar Eclipse
The February 17, 2026 Solar Eclipse in Aquarius begins a new Aquarius/Leo axis eclipse cycle, the first of six eclipses running through January 2028. This marks the beginning of a two-year chapter focused on identity, community, leadership, and belonging.
Solar eclipses signal beginnings, and this introduces themes centered on balancing the self with the collective. Aquarius emphasizes innovation, the future, and your role within larger systems, while Leo highlights self-expression, confidence, and personal identity.
Together, this eclipse asks how you present yourself as an individual while staying connected to the community. What begins now plants a seed that will continue to develop and reveal its meaning until early 2028.
Aquarius Solar Eclipse 2026 Horoscope
The Rising of the Aries
New developments occur in the eleventh house of friends, community, and long-term goals. Saturn’s rulership of your first house signals a personal redefinition. You refine your identity and align your aspirations with who you really are. Support comes through reflection, intuition and private inner work.
The Rising of the Bull
This eclipse activates your tenth house of career and public life. With Saturn ruling from your twelfth house, behind-the-scenes efforts may soon become visible. Inner work, therapy, or private projects can directly influence your career direction. Friends and networks provide valuable support.
Raising the Twins
New themes arise in the ninth house of education, travel and belief systems. Changes in your social circle can reshape your long-term outlook. Serious relationship changes can have lasting benefits, especially for professional or financial growth.
Cancer growth
The eclipse highlights the eighth house of shared finances and privacy. Career development is closely related to financial stability. Addressing professional boundaries or leadership dynamics can lead to greater security. Confidence and self-advocacy are strong now.
Leo Rising
Partnership issues come into focus in your seventh house. Aligning worldviews is essential before moving forward in relationships. Unexpected educational or travel opportunities may arise. Financial and emotional support appear from unexpected places.
Ascension of the Virgin
This eclipse brings changes in your sixth house of work, health and daily routines. Shared finances and privacy need revision. Supportive partnerships help you restructure your habits and create more stability. Asking for help now is both wise and effective.
Growing balance
Creative projects, romance and joy are activated in your fifth house. Committed partnerships undergo review, prompting clearer boundaries and honest conversations. Work and health routines improve when you commit to consistency.
Scorpion Rising
Emphasis is placed on the fourth house of home and family. Work responsibilities may require restructuring to support emotional well-being. Creative pursuits and romantic connections provide grounding and relief.
Sagittarius Rising
New ideas emerge in the third house of communication and learning. Romantic or creative projects may require focus and simplification. Support comes from family, home or private life.
Capricorn rising
Financial issues and personal values change in the second house. Changes at home or in family dynamics impact your financial plans. Community connections and open communication provide practical support.
Aquarius Rising
This eclipse activates your first house of self and identity. Redefine how you present yourself to the world. Opportunities come through networking and communication, potentially bringing financial growth. This is also a powerful time to change thought patterns and self-talk.
Growing fish
The eclipse illuminates the twelfth house of inner work, mental health, and spirituality. Therapy, rest and emotional healing are supported. Financial priorities shift to support long-term well-being. With Venus and Mercury in your sign, you feel empowered to make meaningful changes.