February 2026 Newsletter
Dearest Friends
Kindly note that the days and times given below are in Pacific Time. For Rocky Mountain Time (including AZ) add 1 hr. For Central Time, add 2 hours. For Eastern Standard Time, add 3 hours. For Alaskan Time, subtract 1 hour. For Hawaii-Aleutian Time, subtract 2 hours. For Greenwich, add 8 hours. For Central European time (CET) add 9 hours, for Eastern European Time (EET), add 10 hours.
FEBRUARY 2026
ORACLE CARD OF THE MONTH: “Loving Friendship” (Venus in Air). A month to develop our charm, courtesy, and refinement. The more adaptable, easy-going, cooperative, and accommodating we are, the more popular we are likely to become. Mentally telepathic, stimulated by friendship and companionship, we seek new, exciting experiences, are progressive and original, need a lot of freedom, and deal well with the public but should be careful to not be too frivolous, prone to vanity or squander our money.
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Uranus turns direct on February 3, 2026. Its shadow period remains until March 13, 2026. The degree it becomes direct on (27º28’ Taurus) is represented by: “A woman past her ‘change of life’ experiences a new love.” Instability, sudden turns of events, unexpected changes of mind, and surprising occurrences can rock our sense of reality, bringing uncertainty but also stimulation, freedom, and fulfillment. It is essential that we remain flexible enough to welcome the new especially where it disrupts our set plans. When we do, we shall find that innovations and unusual situations are both liberating and exciting, encouraging us to interact more joyfully with life.
Jupiter remains retrograde this whole month until March 10, 2026. Its shadow period remains until June 6, 2026. The degrees covered in December (17º22’-15º17’ Cancer) are associated with the following images: “A hen scratching the ground to find nourishment for her progeny”. Our inner contemplation focus on our family ties, romantic relationships, spiritual understanding, gifts, and talents. The qualities we have honed with diligent work come into the open. We need to deepen our emotions, explore what makes us feel fulfilled, and investigate the real reason for our incarnation. Searching for the meaning behind our experiences helps us understand ourselves, our place in society, and our connection to others, more deeply.
Mercury enters Pisces on Friday 2/6 till April 14. During the next 9 weeks our mental sensitivity and visionary skills are more developed. We are likely to be drawn to artistic and spiritual endeavors. In some cases, our thinking -which tends to be influenced by both our emotions and our subconscious, could become a little muddled, hindering our capacity to separate facts from fantasy. Our psychic awareness could distort our intellectual perceptions and if we are not careful enough, we could fall prey to spiritual imagination. Any healing work requiring an extreme sensitivity to other people’s feelings, or any creative work relying heavily on inspiration, are favored.
Venus enters Pisces on Tuesday 2/10 till March 6. During the coming month, we could fall in love at first sight, form impulsive ties, be demonstrative, enthusiastic, passionate, sincere, energetic, and idealistic. Competitive and eager to take daring financial initiatives without always calculating the risks, we could prove too generous or spend money more quickly than we are able to earn it. During this period, it is advised both in romantic and financial matters, that we think before leaping.
After having made a first entrance into Aries between May 26 and September 1st, 2025, Saturn enters Aries for good on Friday 2/13 till April 12, 2028. The next 2 years will require of us to become more self-reliant, responsible, develop our own resources, strengthen our character, and demonstrate resilience. A concern with security, a lack of awareness of other people’s rights, and a certain self-centeredness could be on the rise. Obstacles are overcome and lead to lasting achievements by us facing and conquering our fears with patience, ingenuity, realism, and methodical actions. Dignitaries could be short on diplomacy. Our perception of what constitutes leadership is likely to change rather dramatically. During this period there is no escaping hard work. Projects tackled with maturity and persistence are rewarded.
On Tuesday 2/17, Solar Eclipse in Aquarius (28º50’) which is opening the Fire Horse year. This degree is symbolized by “A butterfly emerging from a chrysalis”. Social issues are of concern. World events -especially if they threaten our security, could be alarming. It will be most important to clear our debts if any, create a financial plan that is both sound and practical, but also focus on our emotional security. This eclipse is inspiring us to free ourselves from the slavery of the matrix, discover and own our truth, as well as spread our wings with joy and confidence.
The year of the Fire Horse (until February 2027) is highly vibrant, electric, fiery, and passionate, inspiring adventure and freedom. The development of our intuition helps balance the instability, anger, and impetuousness that are likely to manifest. We are encouraged to assert our independence, make fearless decisions, and live boldly. Restlessness, acting on impulses, trusting our feelings, and following our desires fuel both our ambitions and our creativity. The speed of life accelerates. Unforeseen opportunities requiring quick decisions and unyielding determination make us unstoppable. Moved by a clear vision, great optimism, and not afraid to face intense challenges, we are attracted to new horizons, are eager to carve our own path, leap into action, and explore innovative ideas. Strong leadership abilities, dynamic career moves and diligent efforts bring significant achievements. As long as we keep the lines of communication open, relationships are favored. A year of big changes requiring that we take chances, break free from outmoded routines, speak our mind, and live from our hearts with great authenticity, wisdom, and bravery.
The Sun enters Pisces on Wednesday 2/18 till March 20. During the next 4 weeks, we are likely to feel more mellow, introspective, thoughtful, and sympathetic. Yoga, meditation, music, poetry, photography, painting, and dance are all encouraged. We may be a little disorganized, drift in daydreaming, and be driven by a strong yearning to be loved. More subdued, adaptable, impressionable, and compassionate than usual, we are drawn to developing our artistic talents and seek peace in a gentle manner.
Mercury turns retrograde on Thursday 2/26 at 22º34’ Pisces till March 20th (8º39’ Pisces). This degree is symbolized by “A jockey spurs his horse, intent on outdistancing his rivals.” Moved by a strong need to succeed, we could however feel somewhat lost as to what to prioritize in our lives. It may be a little difficult to differentiate reality from dreams, but if we can give a concrete form to a creative idea that had been collecting dust on a shelf, moved by new heights of inspiration, we shall find ourselves expressing original ideas.
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The Moon will be Void of Course (V/O –forming no major aspect with any planet before entering the following sign-):
On Monday 2/2 between 2:55 PM and 7:21 PM: when the Moon enters Virgo.
From Wednesday 2/4 at 11:49 PM till Thursday 2/5 at 1:33 AM: when the Moon enters Libra.
On Saturday 2/7 between 3:59 AM and 11:13 AM: when the Moon enters Scorpio.
On Monday 2/9 between 11:01 PM and 11:22 PM: when the Moon enters Sagittarius.
On Thursday 2/12 between 11:29 AM and 11:44 AM: when the Moon enters Capricorn.
On Saturday 2/14 between 5:31 PM and 10:17 PM: when the Moon enters Aquarius.
On Tuesday 2/17 between 4:01 AM and 6:09 AM: when the Moon enters Pisces.
On Thursday 2/19 between 7:23 AM and 11:39 AM: when the Moon enters Aries.
On Saturday 2/21 between 3:11 AM and 3:31 PM: when the Moon enters Taurus.
On Monday 2/23 between 2:29 PM and 6:29 PM: when the Moon enters Gemini.
On Wednesday 2/25 between 3:00 PM and 9:11 PM: when the Moon enters Cancer.
From Friday 2/27 at 8:21 PM till Saturday 2/28 at 12:17 AM: when the Moon enters Leo.
Mark these periods in red in your calendar and avoid scheduling anything of importance during these times as they would amount to… NO thing!
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Scheduling our activities using the zodiacal position of the Moon
Moon in Leo till Monday 2/2 at 7:20 PM + between Saturday 2/28 at 12:17 AM and Monday March 2 at 4:33 AM: Excellent for anything glamorous, dramatic performances, being in the public’s eye, throwing or attending an elegant party, playing with children, romance, and creativity in general…
Moon in Virgo between Monday 2/2 at 7:21 PM and Thursday 2/5 at 1:32 AM: Excellent for starting a new fitness program, learning, healthy nutrition, fasting, clearing our closets, cleaning our home, reorganizing our drawers…. Perfect also for detailed work, the focused use of our intelligence, and taking care of small pets….
Moon in Libra between Thursday 2/5 at 1:33 AM and Saturday 2/7 at 11:12 AM: Great for relationships, associations, diplomatic exchanges with others, anything related to beauty (a haircut, buying new clothes, a make-over…), art (especially painting and decorating…), a pleasant social event (concert, art exhibition…).
Moon in Scorpio between Saturday 2/7 at 11;13 AM and Monday 2/9 at 11:21 PM: Perfect for scientific research, esoteric studies, self-transformation, shamanism, dealing with the mysteries of life, death, and sexuality, as well as insurances and issues involving personal power.
Moon in Sagittarius between Monday 2/9 at 11:22 PM and Thursday 2/12 at 11:43 AM: Perfect for traveling, religious and/or philosophical activities or matters related to higher education and the law. Excellent for lecturing, learning, perfecting a foreign language, exploring other cultures… Perfect also for athletic training and tending to large animals (horses….).
Moon in Capricorn between Thursday 2/12 at 11:44 AM and Saturday 2/14 at 10:16 PM: Good for furthering our ambitions, asking for a promotion, enlisting the support of people in positions of authority, making a good impression, re-structuring our business, and redefining our long-term goals…
Moon in Aquarius between Saturday 2/14 at 10:17 PM and Tuesday 2/17 at 6:08 AM: Perfect for philanthropic activities, charitable organizations, meeting with friends, making new acquaintances. Good also for inventions, far out, progressive ideas, inter-dimensional and time travel, anything related to UFOs, computers, and technology in general….
Moon in Pisces between Tuesday 2/17 at 6:09 AM and Thursday 2/19 at 11:38 AM: Great for meditating, sitting by the ocean, anything related to the sacred, dancing, painting, swimming, dreaming, music, photography, film, sleeping, channeling, connecting with the mystical, the magic and the oneness of all that is…
Moon in Aries between Thursday 2/19 at 11:39 AM and Saturday 2/21 at 3:30 PM: Perfect for intense physical activities, anything requiring forceful, direct action and self-assertion. Good also for leadership, spontaneity, good will, being a way shower, initiating new projects or bringing our car to the mechanic….
Moon in Taurus between Saturday 2/21 at 3:31 PM and Monday 2/23 at 6:28 PM: Perfect for any financial matter: paying our bills/debts, asking for the money that is owed to us, opening a bank account, investing in real estate, buying, and selling. Perfect also for a stroll in the park, going to the countryside, connecting with our Mother the Earth… Good also for gardening, pottery, sculpting, as well as bodywork…
Moon in Gemini between Monday 2/23 at 6:29 PM and Wednesday 2/25 at 9:10 PM: Excellent for multi-tasking, curiosity, any form of communication, exchanging information, sending e-mails, calling friends and acquaintances. Great also for social activities, attending conferences, reading a book, watching a documentary, gathering data on various topics, connecting with new people….
Moon in Cancer between Wednesday 2/25 at 9:11 PM and Saturday 2/28 at 12:16 AM: Perfect for family activities, especially those involving children. Good for spending more time at home, cooking, nurturing ourselves and those we love, inviting the people we cherish over for dinner. Excellent also for drawing, creative writing, humor, and anything requiring imagination and a touch of craziness….
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This month’s intentional meditation starts on Sunday 2/1. Take out as many blank sheets of paper as you have intentions and place them near a window, on a balcony or in a garden so that they bask in the light of the Full Moon in Leo at exactly 2:09 PM. Once that moment has passed, gather your Full Moon charged blank sheets and place them in a folder until the next New Moon.
On Tuesday 2/17, take out your blank full moon charged papers and write on each a concise, positive intention. Place them on a balcony, in a garden or near a window so that they are out by exactly 4:01 AM for the New Moon in Aquarius. Once that moment has passed, staple them together and put them away in a folder expecting the manifestation of all your dreams….
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Thursday 2/5: Mercury in Pisces (2:48 PM)
Kindly refer to the opening paragraph.
Sunday 2/8: Venus Square Uranus (1:40 AM)
A certain restlessness, nervousness, even rebelliousness marks this day. A strong urge for change and stimulation could bring out our flirtatiousness or make us jump into an exciting affair. However, it may soon prove volatile, maybe even destructive. Rather irresponsible towards our existing commitments, we could endanger them to the point of cutting ourselves off from our dearest ones. Financially, our income could be unstable, and we could be faced with unexpected expenses. Our artistic tastes may be strange and erratic.
Tuesday 2/10: Venus in Pisces (2:19 AM)
Kindly refer to the opening paragraph.
Friday 2/13: Saturn in Aries (4:11 PM)
Kindly refer to the opening paragraph.
Sunday 2/15: Sun Square Uranus (9:02 PM)
Either a wildly disturbing day or a very exciting one depending on how flexible, innovative, independent, and adventurous we are. We tend to rebel against our normal routine, resist restrictions, and be deaf to good advice. In a need to engage in new activities and assert both our individuality and uniqueness, we could act in erratic, impulsive ways. Unexpected obstacles create a lot of tension. Arguments, conflicts, disagreements could cause difficulties leading to sudden separations. It is important that we find constructive ways to express our originality, draw upon our ingenuity to handle challenging situations, adapt gracefully to the inevitable changes, and release outgrown conditions. This transit has the potential to make us stronger, more self-assured, and much clearer regarding our own uniqueness.
Monday 2/16: Mercury Trine Jupiter (1:31 PM)
An ideal day for studying something new, buying, selling, trading, signing a contract, traveling or any activity relating to foreigners or a different culture. Our mind is open and optimistic, our self-confidence, high, and our faith, strong. A great day to start a university level study, exchange ideas on philosophy, religion, finances, and education. Able to strike a good balance between our attention to practical details and a more global perspective, we expand our world in immeasurable ways.
Tuesday 2/17: Solar Eclipse in Aquarius (4:01 AM)/Year of the Fire Horse
Kindly refer to the opening paragraph.
Wednesday 2/18: Sun in Pisces (7:52 AM)
Kindly refer to the opening paragraph.
Friday 2/20: Saturn Conjunct Neptune (8:53 AM)
A transit that urges us to differentiate what is real from what is not. In some cases, this could lead to anxiety and apprehension. Incompetent, unreliable, lazy, disorganized people only serve to obstruct our progress. Worrying and frustrating, they could make us want to completely withdraw from life. Best to quiet our mind, meditate on the meaning of our life, find practical applications to our dreams, and give a concrete expression to our creative abilities.
Sunday 2/22: Venus Trine Jupiter (12:02 PM)
Today, our social life is warm and pleasant. Romance is favored. Our domestic affairs are blessed with harmony. Our loved ones are fair, comforting, friendly, supportive, and generous. A great day to attend a glamorous event, throw a party or plan a trip. Business is fruitful, especially if it is related to beauty, decoration, publishing, singing, teaching or cooking. We are likely to be blessed with good luck, prosperity, and a good return on a previous investment.
Wednesday 2/25: Mercury Retrograde (10:48 PM)
Kindly refer to the opening paragraph.
Friday 2/27: Mars Square Uranus (8:21 AM), Mercury Conjunct Venus (9:35 PM)
Unexpected conditions and hectic situations could lead to nervous tension, stress, erratic behaviors, and hasty changes. Explosive restlessness, impatience, recklessness, temper tantrums, impulsive actions -even in some extreme cases violence, make the risk of accidents very real. Prone to thrill-seeking activities, we are drawn to unusual, risky experiences. However, today, dangerous sports are not advised. It is important that we exercise some self-control so that the changes that are needed, are implemented in a constructive manner. Light social encounters, tactful, considerate interactions, respect, grace, and charm are favored.
Wishing you a wonderful month of February!
In Loving Light.
Michelle Karén, M.A., D.F.Astrol.S.
Astrologer, Shaman, International Conference Speaker
Author of Astrology for Enlightenment (Atria Books, Simon & Schuster)
Founder of the Online Llankay, Munay, Yachay School of Shamanic Studies
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