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February 16 - 22, 2026

Sun enters Pisces: synthesis season before the astrological new year

Main transit

The Sun enters Pisces on February 18, marking the last four weeks of the astrological year. Pisces is the sign of dissolution and integration -- what you did not close during the ending annual cycle dissolves on its own or forces you to release it. It is no coincidence that Pisces season feels melancholic for many: it is a natural ending.

Mercury in Aquarius forms a sextile to Jupiter in Gemini on February 19. This is one of the best transits of the month for communication, sales, presentations, and intellectual agreements. Ideas flow with clarity and expansion. If you have something to propose, negotiate, or publish, this is your moment.

By element

Fire Signs: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius

Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius feel the pace shift as the Sun enters Pisces. Aries: the Sun moves to your 12th house -- the month before your birthday is always about closure, not initiation. Use these weeks to release what you will not carry into the new cycle. Leo benefits from the Mercury-Jupiter sextile across the community axis: social connections generate concrete opportunities. Sagittarius feels the Sun in Pisces activating the home house -- domestic matters require attention before Aries season brings new action.

Earth Signs: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn

Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn find solid ground this week. Taurus leverages the Mercury-Jupiter sextile to expand networks and communicate ideas with impact -- your income and values house receives direct support. Virgo feels the Sun illuminating the relationship axis from Pisces: what you need from your partnerships becomes clearer. Capricorn receives favorable transits in communication and learning: courses, certifications, or simply articulating what you know gains traction.

Air Signs: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius

Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius have the most intellectually productive week. Gemini: Jupiter in your sign receives Mercury's sextile -- big ideas can be communicated with precision. Do not let this window pass. Libra receives the Sun in Pisces in the health and routine house: the invitation is to find a sustainable rhythm, not heroic productivity. Aquarius has Mercury in its sign forming this expansive aspect -- your mind is sharp and your words carry weight, use it.

Water Signs: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces

Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces enter the most receptive phase of the zodiac. Pisces: welcome to your solar season. The Sun in your sign gives you visibility and natural magnetism -- leverage it for personal projects requiring external attention. Cancer feels the Sun in Pisces activating the expansion axis: travel, studies, or perspectives that broaden your worldview are favored. Scorpio receives this energy in the creativity house: authentic self-expression is your most powerful tool this week.

Key dates

2026-02-18

Sun enters Pisces -- start of annual closure and synthesis season

2026-02-19

Mercury in Aquarius sextile Jupiter in Gemini -- expansive communication, ideas with traction

2026-02-21

Venus in Pisces sextile Pluto in Aquarius -- emotional depth that transforms relationships