Zodiac Check-In: Your Monthly Astro Update- February 2026

by James Marsten

Words: Sara Hewitt

Aries (21 Mar – 19 Apr): The Full Moon in Leo stirs something deep in your heart. It’s a release of pressure and a quiet return to joy. The eclipse brings new energy to your social world. Someone surprising may reappear. As Mercury turns retrograde later, plans might shift. Let life be a little messy. Trust your instincts.

Taurus (20 Apr – 20 May): There’s a change brewing in your direction or reputation. The Full Moon shows you what’s worth letting go. The eclipse on the 17th could bring fresh focus to your ambitions. A shift in home life or family patterns may follow. Mercury retrograde calls for patience with loved ones. Speak gently and take your time deciding.

Gemini (21 May – 20 Jun): Your perspective is evolving. The Full Moon may bring an overdue truth to the surface. Something clicks into place. The eclipse sparks interest in travel, learning, or something that expands your view. Mercury retrograde could delay information, but answers will come. Trust curiosity to guide you to the right path forward.

Cancer (21 Jun – 22 Jul): Emotional attachments get a spotlight. The Full Moon highlights what you’ve outgrown, especially around shared resources or expectations. The eclipse brings quiet transformation and asks you to release control. With Mercury going retrograde, give yourself permission to pause. Insight will come from stillness, not from solving everything at once.

Leo (23 Jul – 22 Aug): The Full Moon in your sign shines a light on how much you’ve grown. You might feel called to set boundaries or step into a new role. The eclipse brings changes in a close connection. Things may feel different, but better. Mercury retrograde invites reflection. Don’t rush clarity—it’s unfolding in divine time.

Virgo (23 Aug – 22 Sep): Energy returns slowly this month. The eclipse helps refresh your daily rhythm or health focus but first comes rest. The Full Moon brings something to the surface emotionally, likely behind the scenes. Mercury retrograde may blur the edges in conversation. Listen deeply but wait to act. You’ll know when it’s time.

Libra (23 Sep – 22 Oct): There’s movement in your creative life. The eclipse may reawaken a passion, while the Full Moon brings clarity around a group or community dynamic. A friendship may shift. Mercury’s retrograde could delay romantic or social plans, but it’s also helping you feel your way back to what feels most aligned.

Scorpio (23 Oct – 21 Nov): Your relationship with ambition gets a reset. The Full Moon might bring changes in your work or visibility. Let go of what no longer supports your long-term vision. The eclipse turns your attention to home or emotional security. Mercury retrograde could bring up old family conversations. Let compassion lead the way.

Sagittarius (22 Nov – 21 Dec): The Full Moon invites a fresh perspective. Something you once believed strongly may soften now. The eclipse energises how you communicate and share ideas. You may feel pulled to write, teach, or speak your truth. Mercury retrograde could cause a few crossed wires, but it also helps you refine your message.

Capricorn (22 Dec – 19 Jan): You’re clearing emotional clutter. The Full Moon highlights what you’re carrying that isn’t really yours. The eclipse brings fresh beginnings around money, worth, or stability. It’s time to honour what truly sustains you. Mercury retrograde could bring delays around income or plans, but you’ll come out stronger and clearer for it.

Aquarius (20 Jan – 18 Feb): This is a month of renewal. The Full Moon brings a moment of truth in a close connection. Something shifts, and you see your part more clearly. The eclipse in your sign is a powerful beginning. With Mercury retrograde stirring up reflection, stay with yourself. Let decisions take their time to land.

Pisces (19 Feb – 20 Mar): You’re drawn inward as the Full Moon invites release around routine, stress, or something you’ve been holding in your body. The eclipse brings subtle but powerful spiritual clarity. Venus in your sign helps soften the edges. With Mercury retrograde, take care with your words. A little quiet will go a long way.

Sara is a Hobart-based astrologer with over 30 years professional experience. If you would like a private psychic or astrology reading with Sara either face to face or by zoom, phone or email, please go to www.stargold.com.au for more information and to book.

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