A Solar Eclipse with Impact
Overview
This week the Moon is in the Balsamic phase, leading up to the New Moon eclipse on February 15th. In this phase, the overwhelming issues reach a climatic point as a new cycle is set to begin. As final as the moment seems, deliberations as to closing actions will continue. In mid-July, Jupiter will ingress Leo and make an opposition aspect to Pluto, trine aspect to Neptune in Aries and sextile aspect to Uranus at a decisive moment. If an open conflict is initiated this week, it will also detract from issues that threaten the government policies or exposes that implicate even the POTUS.
Wednesday February 11th
The Moon in instructive Sagittarius is sextile aspect to Mars in Aquarius early today, US time zones, afternoon hours UK, EU, and ME. Both Moon and Mars quincunx aspect to Jupiter in Cancer make a lucky Yod formation, although a danger fraught square aspect between Uranus in Taurus and the midpoint of Sun/Venus in latest degrees of Aquarius could bring upsetting news: a day with a mixture of fortune. The Moon makes a trine aspect to Ceres in Aries, a signal of family reunion, although the square aspect from Jupiter to Ceres is foreboding. Mars semi-square aspect to Neptune in Aries, Sun sextile aspect to Ceres is another indication of a possible release of captives. Venus sesquiquadrate aspect to Jupiter could symbolize good fortune at a cost.
Thursday February 12th
The Sun in Aquarius is sextile aspect Chiron in Aries and applying square aspect to Uranus in Taurus. A time to consciously work for improvement with like-minded compatriots with a goal of transformation, as the Sun, Mars, and Pluto are disposed of by Uranus. The Moon in Sagittarius makes a quincunx aspect to Uranus, Mars doubly applying quincunx aspect to Jupiter in Cancer. Jupiter doubly separating sesquiquadrate aspect to Venus in Pisces as the moment for fame and fortune passes. However a bittersweet moment today, misfortune has a silver lining. The Moon square aspect to Saturn, Moon ingress Capricorn, and square aspect to Neptune in Aries 14:45 ET; 19:45 GMT; 21:45 EET indicating a will to transform. Finally, the Moon is sextile aspect to Venus in Capricorn, indicating that the taste for victory remains. Mercury in Pisces is conjunction aspect to Rahu, the north lunar node, as a moment of thought transcendence, a possible use of AI, propels us forward.
Friday February 13th
The Moon in Capricorn indicates that actions taken resolve to Saturn, the dispositor of the Moon, in the final degree of Pisces in an out-of-sign applying conjunction aspect with Neptune in Aries. We have a power to calmly organize life, even as the boundaries of personal identity are in the process of dissolution. The Moon transits to the sextile aspect with Mercury in Pisces, as identifications of value and utility help to transform thought. The three planets in Pisces — Venus, Mercury, and Saturn — are disposed of by Neptune, as Neptune forges a path into the next cycle of time. Mars in Aquarius, as the ruler of Aries, encourages a transcendent vision of the future. Saturn ingress Aries 21:00 ET Friday; 02:00 UTC; 04:00 EET, merging with Neptune’s aura.
Saturday February 14th
The Moon in Capricorn makes an opposition aspect to Jupiter in Cancer initiating an expansive battle of willpower. Jupiter is disposed of by the Moon, targeting the growing opposition to authority. A collective identity is awakening as Saturn closes into the conjunction aspect with Neptune in Aries. Mars in Aquarius supersedes the semi-square aspect to Saturn/Neptune conjunction aspect urging us to align with the awakening collective. Venus in Pisces semi-sextile aspect to Pluto instills compassion (perhaps an uncomfortable selfless giving), further awakening a group identity. The Moon square aspect to Ceres in Aries indicates that a rejection of personal narratives causes pain. Mars quincunx aspect to Jupiter questions belonging to a culture or espousing a world view. In this Balsamic soli-lunar phase, an analysis of events and decisions becomes concentrated into a plan for future action. The Moon trine aspect to Uranus in Taurus late in the day, US time zones, morning hours in UK, EU, and ME zones indicates a battle won with the acceptance of a basic principle of law, reversing previous assumptions.
Sunday February 15th
A stellium in Aquarius as the Moon ingress Aquarius 01:18 ET; 06:18 UTC; 08:18 EET sextile aspect to Neptune/Saturn conjunction aspect in Aries as adjustments are implemented in legal and professional fields reflecting a transformation of legal applications. The Moon transits to the conjunction aspect with Pluto early morning US time zones, afternoon hours in UK and the eastern hemisphere. Underlying issues come into awareness. The Sun applying square aspect to Uranus in Taurus exposes economic transactions. New revelations implicate powerful people; some will lose respect and office, as a purge is likely. Mercury in Pisces, disposed of by Neptune in Aries and applying trine aspect to Jupiter in Cancer represents the collective voice to clean house.
Monday February 16th
Mercury in Pisces is partile trine aspect to Jupiter in Cancer with exposés continuing to implicate those involved in secretive criminal or immoral activities. The Sun in Aquarius is square aspect to Uranus in Taurus while the Moon in Aquarius makes the conjunction aspect with Mars, semi-square aspect to Neptune/Saturn in Aries, indicating an unanticipated change in direction or policy. Aggressive actions may be taken with the goal of rescuing captives, with the Moon/Mars sextile aspect to Ceres in Aries and quincunx aspect to Jupiter.
Tuesday February 17th
The New Moon eclipse in Aquarius, square aspect to Uranus in Taurus, and disposed of by Uranus, indicates initiative taken that may be aimed at the rescue of captives, or the destruction of a repressive regime. Decisions of the POTUS plunge the world into open conflict. Venus in Pisces semi-square aspect to Chiron indicates a decision based on intelligence reports. The Moon ingress Pisces sesquiquadrate aspect to Jupiter in Cancer 09:10 ET; 14:10 GMT; 16:10 EET with critical analysis of objective targets. Mars in Aquarius is sextile aspect to Ceres in Aries as calculated risks are taken to rescue captives.
Looking ahead
| February 18 | — | Sun ingress Pisces |
| February 26 | — | Mercury turns retrograde |
| March 2 | — | Mars ingress Pisces |
| March 3 | — | Full Moon eclipse |
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Gimelstar
February 10, 2026
Safed, Israel
