February New Moon in Aquarius

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Welcome! Today’s post is all about about the 2026 February new moon in Aquarius.

This new moon is in the sign of Aquarius where we can be open to experience the themes of radical uniqueness and wild individuality.

Continue reading for horoscopes at the end of the post with details on what area of your birth chart this new moon touches.

When is the 2026 New Moon in Aquarius

The new moon occurs at the same time around the world. Here are the dates, you may need to adjust for your local time zone:

• Australian Eastern: Tuesday, 17 February 2026 at 11:01 PM

• UK: Tuesday, 17 February 2026 at 12:01 PM

• North America Pacific: Tuesday, 17 February 2026 at 4:01 AM

This new moon marks the start of the Chinese New Year! We are leaving the Year of the Snake and entering the Year of the Fire Horse.

The 2026 Aquarius New Moon ushers in the Year of the Fire Horse.

About the New Moon Phase

A new moon is the start of a new lunar cycle. The new moon lunar phase presents you with a new beginning. This is a wonderful time for you to set intentions or make the plans for your dreams or vision of your future.

Give yourself quiet time, you don't need to do anything just yet. Your soul may just want you to take time out and make the plans. Aquarius is the sign of the revolutionary, but before any big change quiet time is needed. This is a lunar phase of dreaming and discovering your vision.

A new moon is a nurturing lunar phase.

The new moon is the bringer of gifts, pay attention to what you want to receive.

Be open up to spiritual visions and ideas.

New Moon in Aquarius Energy

Whenever we experience a new moon, the Sun and the Moon have moved together in the sky, the moon will be dark in the sky. At the exact moment of the February new moon, the sun and moon are at the same 28th degree of the sign Aquarius.

Here is a summary of the energy and how you can work with it:

• Aquarius is a fixed air sign wants you to get weird this New Moon!

• Reflect on what makes you unique and embrace it.

• Question everything, think and act outside the box.

• Your new moon intentions could be focused on Aquarius themes of freedom and individuality, loving yourself and your differences.

• Resist pop culture and retreat to reflect on your truth. Journal about your truth.

• Aquarius is a very independent and self-sufficient sign, so take time for yourself.

• Under this new moon, we are merging intellectual air, truth-seeking with the soft nurturing energy of the moon.

• Be open to powerful insights. The glyph for Aquarius are the serpents of knowledge.

To make this unique, one of the houses in your chart is ruled by Aquarius indicating the area of your life that this new moon is most about. See below horoscopes for insights.

The Aquarius New Moon is a time for you to be a little weird!

New Moon in Aquarius Tarot

Aquarius is associated with The Star tarot card. This is a beautiful card about hope, dreams and visions.

Under this new moon phase, you may like to pull the star card out of your tarot deck and reflect on it.

The Star card is a wonderful guide in seeking your truth and making your dreams a reality. What I will remind you about, is that you may have your dreams, but you also need to act on them as the moon grows over the lunar cycle!

The Star card shown in my beautiful art deco tarot deck with gold foil design.

Aquarius New Moon Horoscopes

This Aquarius new noon will impact each of us differently depending on where Aquarius is in your birth chart.

Knowing which area of your life the new moon will touch can help you to personalise the intentions you wish to set.

Use your rising sign to see which area of your life this new moon will touch.

Aries Rising

As this new moon occurs in your 11th house, this is a time for friends and social connections. Is there a community activity you have considered starting? An online program or course? Lean into connection with others. Make plans for social activities to the level that you are comfortable with. Be the first to reach out to foster new relationships. You are planting the seeds for your future growth; if that requires a shift in your network, this is the time to make it.

Taurus Rising

This new moon occurs in your 10th house, making your career and work a focus point. Suppose you've considered starting a new role, position, business or career venture. In that case, this is the new moon to make those plans.

Ideas to work with the new moon in Aquarius!

Gemini Rising

The new moon occurs in the 9th house of your birth chart. Start making plans to travel, go on an adventure, or take a risk on something exciting. You may have considered learning or a new school of philosophical thought or deepen your exploration of religion. Borrow books and start learning; this time is about growing your mind and your horizon, exploring the world, travelling and adventure. Your keyword for this new moon is expansion.

Cancer Rising

The new moon occurs in the 8th house of your birth chart. This is a time to start research, and true transformation. The season of alchemy. Is there something in your life that needs transforming?

Leo Rising

The new moon occurs in the 7th house of your birth chart. New ventures and partnerships are themes for your new moon. Focus on your close friendships or business partnerships. Welcome romance and harmony into your day-to-day. Especially romanticise yourself and your soul. You have a lot of love to give.

Virgo Rising

The new moon occurs in the 6th house of your birth chart. Make plans to start a new health habit or activity, and assess new routines you may want to establish in your day. Clear your space and tidy your home. This is a time for increased nourishment from spirituality, food, movement and love. Aim for growth in mind, body and spirit.

Libra Rising

This new moon occurs in the 5th house of your birth chart. It is time for you to experience joy and grow your cosmic life force! Book tickets to see a comedy show or a weekend adventure. This is a time for fun, joy and allowing your inner child to awaken. If you want to start a new creative hobby or artistic venture, this is a perfect time.

Scorpio Rising

This new moon occurs in the 4th house of your birth chart meaning it is a time for focus to home, family and deepening your emotional connections. Make an area of your home a sanctuary for your soul to nest and regenerate. Reflect on and connect with your ancestors.

Sagittarius Rising

This new moon occurs in the 3rd house of your birth chart which is a focus on your communication, relationship with siblings or local travel. When it comes to communication you may reflect on how are you sharing your message and liberating your voice? Assess who you are; how can you communicate more aligned to your true, brilliant, authentic self?

Capricorn Rising

This new moon occurs in the 2nd house of your birth chart, which is a big focus around money and personal possessions. It may be time to reassess your relationship with money. Do you need a refresh? Are you tracking your spend?

Aquarius Rising

This new moon occurs in the 1st house of your birth chart, meaning the focus for this new moon is all about YOU. You may wish to focus your intentions around how you show up in the world and standing in your truth.

Pisces Rising

This new moon occurs in the 12th house of your birth chart. It's time to focus on your subconscious. What sort of mystical practice can you start. Is it meditation? Or simply gazing out to sea. Consider what you can let go of to make room for your enhanced spirituality. A time for awakening and transcendence. Trust your sacred journey.

The Current Lunar Cycle

After the New Moon in Aquarius, the Moon will continue to wax (grow) until she reaches the peak of the cycle. Your energy and output can rise with the Moon. The peak of the lunar cycle will be the Full Moon in Virgo.

Following the Full Moon is when the Moon begins to wane. Over the waning phases of the Moon is when you can release.

In Closing

I hope you have a wonderful New Moon in Aquarius.

Seek your truth.

Outline the plans to make your dreams a reality.

Reflect on what makes you unique, and love yourself for it. This new moon is to remind you, that you are on your own path. Your very own path.

Rachael x

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Hello, I’m Rachael.

I’ve created Luna Mystery School as a place for you to nourish your soul with empowering astrology, ancient wisdom and mysteries. I love the beach, exploring with my family, history, books, the sun and gardening.

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