Eclipse of Power
Overview
An eclipse represents sudden changes and unexpected events. A new Moon or full Moon eclipse is known to have influence of two months on either side of the event itself, as significant events could be reversed or canceled, as plans go awry. At the New Moon on February 17th, Uranus square aspect to the New Moon degree is a double whammy, as Uranus represents sudden reversals, combined with the eclipse, also unexpected events. There could be a setback of planned events, beyond control of individual initiative. On March 3rd, the Full Moon degree is sextile aspect to Venus in Pisces, and semi-square aspect to Jupiter indicating satisfactory resolutions, as we move forward to a more just resolution.
Wednesday February 18th
The Sun ingress Pisces 10:53 ET; 15:53 UTC; 17:53 EET with a sesquiquadrate aspect to Jupiter in Cancer, and a 4-planet stellium in Pisces. Jupiter trine aspect to the Moon and Venus in Pisces indicates an emotional outpouring of sympathy. The Moon transits to a conjunction aspect to Mercury in Pisces, as condolences are expressed, amid a tragic loss. Mars in Aquarius is sextile aspect to Ceres in Aries, as information is obtained and broadcast concerning the discovery of the abducted person.
Thursday February 19th
Jupiter in Cancer sesquiquadrate aspect to the Sun and trine aspect to the midpoint of Venus and Mercury in Pisces. The Moon in Pisces is sextile aspect to Uranus in Taurus, indicating an unexpected reversal of affairs. Pluto in Aquarius is semi-square aspect to Mercury, suggesting a message that has universal appeal, a triggering of a transformation. The Moon ingress Aries 14:40 ET; 19:40 UTC; 21:40 EET and conjunction aspect to Saturn/Neptune conjunction aspect in Aries, with the Sun semi–sextile to the planetary pair and Moon, beginning a new cycle, a renewal based on an expose. The Moon sextile aspect to Pluto indicates the profound nature of the change implied. There could be a fundamental review that unfolds over the week, implicating the legal power structure and application of laws. Mars in Aquarius is sextile aspect to Ceres in Aries, with an idealistic goal for child protections.
Friday February 20th
The situation evolves slowly with the slow-moving planetary aspects. Mars, disposed of by Uranus in Taurus indicates a push for a higher consciousness, the ideals of universal humanitarian accountability. The second structure of Jupiter aspects competes with impulsive Uranus and the Mars structure. Two different realities, each going for broke. Jupiter transit slows and intensifies, preparing to reverse to direct transit in March. Protection of tradition, of home and hearth. Nostalgia and looking to the past for comfort. The Moon in Aries transits to the square aspect with Jupiter challenging security.
Saturday February 21st
Mars in Aquarius is transiting slowly, maintaining the harsh structure with Uranus in Taurus. Jupiter trine aspect to the midpoint of Venus/Mercury in Pisces as fruitful deliberations could find solutions. The Moon in Aries transits conjunction aspects to Ceres and Chiron, Mars sextile aspect to the group indicates new approaches to a peaceful solution. Pluto in Aquarius semi-square aspect Mercury indicates a lack of agreement on fundamental issues. Saturn supersedes the conjunction aspect with Neptune in Aries, with structural discord.
Sunday February 22nd
The Moon ingress Taurus 18:32 ET Saturday; 23:32 UTC; 01:32 EET doubly approaching trine aspect to Jupiter in Cancer, indicates a lucky break with Mars sextile aspect to Ceres and Chiron in Aries, new initiatives could now produce results. Saturn conjunction aspect with Neptune in Aries indites a scientific application to solving mysteries. The Moon square aspect to Pluto indicates a rejection of proposals.
Monday February 23rd — The Moon in Taurus square aspect to Mars in Aquarius, then conjunction aspect with Uranus in Taurus, indicates a harsh resolution, as a tragic discovery of remains closes the issue. Venus in Pisces trine aspect to Jupiter in Cancer indicates an empathetic resolution.
Tuesday February 24th
The Moon ingress Gemini 21:30 Monday ET; 02:30 UTC 04:30 EET, sextile aspect to Neptune and Saturn in Aries, discussions are helpful for resolution. The Moon square aspect to the Sun in Pisces and trine aspect to Pluto in Aquarius, semi-square aspect to Chiron and Ceres conjunction aspect in Aries, for painful reviews. A crisis moment evolves issues between the New Moon eclipse on the 17th and the Full Moon eclipse on March 3rd.
Looking ahead
| February 26 | — | Mercury turns retrograde |
| March 2 | — | Mars ingress Pisces |
| March 3 | — | Full Moon eclipse |
| March 6 | — | Venus ingress Aries |
| March 12 | — | Jupiter turns direct transit |
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Lunar aspects are typically in effect for a few hours, while aspects involving outer planets may persist for several days or weeks. While I no longer post the readings on Facebook each day, the week’s review is posted each Tuesday.
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Gimelstar
February 17, 2026
Safed, Israel
