PLANETARY NEWS FEBRUARY 2026 from Komilla Sutton

SOLAR ECLIPSE AND RAHU CONJUNCTIONS IN AQUARIUS

Planets continue to gather, creating areas of focus for all of us. In January, they were first in Sagittarius and then Capricorn. In February, it begins with Mars, Sun, Venus, and Mercury in Capricorn, and then they move their focus to Aquarius. The new Moon in Aquarius is also eclipsed, and Mercury, Venus, and the Sun are with Rahu and the Moon. The only blessing is that Mars remains out of the eclipse as it continues its dominance in Capricorn until February 23.

What to watch for in February:

Mars, Mercury and Venus move out of their combustion by the Sun. While they continue to transit in the same signs as the Sun, they are no longer combust.

Four planets gather in Capricorn and then move to Aquarius. By the end of February 5 planets are in Aquarius. This gathering of planets is not good for the world and politics. There is an imbalance baked in, and it is easy to let life get out of harmony.

Mars is exalted in Capricorn from January 15 to February 22 2026. It remains combust for part of February, its impact blocked and exaggerated by the Sun. We get to experience his strength in February. Mars is creating Ruchaka Mahapurusha Yoga for Aries, Cancer, Libra and Scorpio. Mars strength is especially beneficial for Cancer, Leo and Pisces. We need to be careful not to get into unnecessary fights, arguments and disputes. Let Mars give you energy and protection, and avoid his more aggressive agenda.

As the planets move into Aquarius, Rahu conjunctions with Venus, Mercury, and the Sun: Rahu is the disrupter-in-chief. His conjunctions can promote restlessness and dissatisfaction, which can force us to make negative decisions.

A solar eclipse in Aquarius brings unsettled energy for all of us. It brings changes for the Aquarius Ascendant and the Moon. If your birthday is near February 17, then it is most intense for you. We should all take care and keep the day simple around that time, and avoid any major projects.

The Stressful Days of February are:

12 February – Mercury Rahu conjunction. First of three. It can bring disturbances to Gemini and Virgo. Rahu gives disruptive thinking, so be mindful of any wild ideas around this time.

15 February – Shivaratri – it is the night of lord Shiva. It is good to do mantras and worship Lord Shiva, as this will help counter the disruptive energies of the eclipse and the issues that are to come in March.

17 to 18 February – New Moon in Aquarius, which is an eclipse on February 16 and then Venus Rahu conjunction on February 17. Our thoughts are full of restlessness and lack peace. Annular Solar Eclipse (new Moon) at 4°36 Aquarius, Dhanishta Nakshatra, Scorpio Navamsha 12:01 pm. Even if it is not visible, the energies are trouble, so watch.

18 February – The Venus-Rahu conjunction can make us feel troubled about love and personal relationships. Venus conjunct Rahu 15°23 Aquarius, Shatabishak Nakshatra, Vargottama, 2:30 am. Aquarius, Taurus and Libra feel most impacted. Worship of goddess Durga and Lord Shiva is the best.

22 February – Mars moves to Aquarius and joins the gathering, plus sets itself up for the Mars Rahu conjunction of March. Mars is going through challenges in the next two months (March and April), so Aries and Scorpio need to be mindful and careful. Protect yourself.

25 February – Mercury turns retrograde in Aquarius. Mercury turns retrograde, 28°20 Aquarius (until March 20 2026, when it turns direct at 14°15 Aquarius), 6:48 am. Gemini and Virgo take care. The rest of us should be aware of the unsettled energy around the start and end of Mercury retrograde.

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FEBRUARY 2026 PANCHANGA

Key dates in OCTOBER 2025 - compiled by Keiko Shanti. (https://keikoshanti.com)

All times listed are UTC (Coordinated Universal Time.)
All times for festivals are for India.
Mean nodes are used.

As we start the month of February...

• We have four planets in Capricorn (Mercury, Venus, Sun and Mars)
• Jupiter is still in its own Nakshatra Punarvarsu (until June 18 2026)
• Saturn and Ketu are conjunct in Leo in Navamsha (until February 21 2026, 9:39 pm)
• Rahu in Aquarius and Ketu in Leo are Vargottama all month (until March 29 2026, 2:28 am)