This week’s horoscopes (for 16–22 February 2026) land in one of the most eventful stretches of the month, with a New Moon and an annular solar eclipse on Tuesday, 17 February, followed by the Sun’s move into Pisces on Wednesday, 18 February.
Astronomical schedules list the New Moon on 17 February at 14:01 SAST.
NASA also lists an annular solar eclipse on 17 February 2026, noting the annular eclipse is visible in Antarctica, while a partial eclipse is visible across wider regions including Africa.
In simple terms, a New Moon is when the Moon is “dark” in the sky and marks the start of a new lunar cycle; astrologers often link it to resets and new intentions.
A solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, briefly changing what’s visible in the sky; astrologically, eclipse weeks are commonly treated as “turning points” because information, priorities or decisions can shift quickly.
The Sun entering Pisces (18 February to 20 March) is the annual shift into a sign associated with empathy, imagination and emotional awareness.
Horoscope readings for this week: Here’s what you must know
Note: These horoscopes are based on general sun-sign interpretations and are intended as broad guidance rather than personalised birth-chart readings.
Aries (21 Mar – 19 Apr)
This week puts Aries in a “pause, then pivot” pattern. Early in the week, conversations and plans may feel like they are building pressure; not necessarily conflict, but urgency.
With Mercury currently in Pisces, communication can be more emotional and less linear than usual, meaning people may speak from feeling first and facts second.
The New Moon and eclipse on Tuesday can bring a reset around friendships, group dynamics or longer-term goals: you may see clearly which team effort is working and which one is draining energy.
Keep plans flexible until the second half of the week, when the Sun’s move into Pisces supports quieter strategy: rest, reflect, and choose one practical next step.
Taurus (20 Apr – 20 May)
Taurus is likely to feel the eclipse/New Moon as a spotlight on responsibilities and long-term direction. This is a week to separate what is urgent from what is truly important.
If work or family duties have piled up, the simplest approach is to write down the top three priorities and address them in order; not all at once. Mercury in Pisces can blur timelines and details, so Taurus benefits from confirming dates, costs and expectations in writing.
As the Sun enters Pisces midweek, the tone becomes more social and supportive, making it easier to ask for help or share the workload without feeling like you’ve “failed.”
Gemini (21 May – 20 Jun)
For Gemini, this is a week where your words carry extra weight; and can be misunderstood if they’re rushed. Mercury is your ruling planet, and its Pisces placement can make communication more intuitive but less precise, especially around schedules and commitments.
The eclipse/New Moon can act like a reset button for learning, travel plans, studies, or big-picture thinking: you may decide to change direction, or you may receive information that changes the plan for you.
Keep it simple: ask direct questions, repeat key details back to confirm, and don’t assume silence means agreement. By late week, the Pisces season shift can increase creativity; useful if you need to solve a problem in a new way.
Cancer (21 Jun – 22 Jul)
Cancer may experience this week as emotionally “louder” than usual, which is common around eclipses and New Moons because they are linked to major shifts in light and visibility.
The practical focus is shared responsibilities; money; family duties; or agreements where two people depend on each other. Mercury in Pisces can encourage gentle, compassionate talks, but it can also lead to assumptions if you avoid direct topics.
This week works best when you name needs clearly and kindly. Once the Sun enters Pisces, emotional clarity improves: you may feel more certain about what you can give, and where you need firmer boundaries.
Leo (23 Jul – 22 Aug)
Leo’s week centres on relationships and visibility. The eclipse/New Moon can highlight what’s balanced; and what isn’t; in partnerships, whether romantic, family, or work-based. In simple terms: if effort has been one-sided, it becomes harder to ignore.
This doesn’t require drama; it requires a clear conversation about expectations. Mercury in Pisces supports empathy but can muddy specifics, so agree on the practical details (who does what, by when) rather than relying on “we’ll figure it out.”
As Pisces season begins, Leo may feel pulled toward deeper emotional honesty — saying what you mean, without performing it.
Virgo (23 Aug – 22 Sep)
Virgo is likely to feel this week through the lens of “order vs. uncertainty.” Mercury in Pisces can feel uncomfortable for Virgo because it’s less structured, and this can show up as mixed messages, vague plans, or people changing their minds.
he eclipse/New Moon is a useful reset for daily systems: routines, workload, health habits, and time management. Keep it practical: simplify your schedule, reduce tasks that don’t matter, and set reminders rather than trusting memory.
When the Sun enters Pisces, focus shifts toward partnership and compromise — it may be less about perfect control, and more about workable solutions.
Libra (23 Sep – 22 Oct)
Libra moves through a week where emotions and priorities may change quickly, especially around creativity, romance, and personal joy. The eclipse/New Moon can make it obvious which activities genuinely recharge you and which are “fun” in name only.
Mercury in Pisces supports heartfelt conversations, but it can also lead to unclear commitments, so be careful with promises made in the moment. By midweek,
Pisces season adds a “real life” layer: responsibilities return to the foreground, and Libra does best by balancing pleasure with practical care — sleep, nutrition, and manageable routines.
Scorpio (23 Oct – 21 Nov)
Scorpio’s theme this week is emotional truth with practical consequences. The eclipse/New Moon can stir topics linked to home, family, personal foundations, or where you feel safe.
This may look like a decision about living arrangements, family roles, or how much access others have to your private life.
Mercury in Pisces can make Scorpio more intuitive; you may sense what’s happening before it’s said; but the week still calls for confirmation: ask questions, don’t rely only on instinct.
Pisces season from midweek supports healing through honesty and simplification.
Sagittarius (22 Nov – 21 Dec)
Sagittarius gets a week that rewards careful thinking over bold leaps.
The eclipse/New Moon can bring new information about routines, travel, family plans, or practical logistics; the “how” behind your goals. Mercury in Pisces may make plans feel slippery, so treat this week like a draft: outline the idea, confirm the details, then commit.
The Sun entering Pisces can increase nostalgia and emotional awareness; use that to understand what you actually want, not what you think you “should” want.
Capricorn (22 Dec – 19 Jan)
Capricorn’s week highlights communication, priorities, and the pace of daily life. The eclipse/New Moon can reset how you manage your time — and who gets access to it.
If you’ve been overloaded, this is a strong week to renegotiate expectations and set clearer limits. Mercury in Pisces can create confusion in texts, emails, or spoken agreements, so Capricorn benefits from practical follow-ups: recap conversations and confirm next steps.
With Pisces season beginning midweek, the emotional tone softens, making it easier to listen and respond calmly rather than pushing through by force.
Aquarius (20 Jan – 18 Feb)
Aquarius is one of the signs most directly “lit up” this week because the eclipse occurs with the Sun in Aquarius.
In simple terms, that can feel like a personal reset: identity, confidence, and direction may shift, or you may feel ready to act differently than you did even a month ago. Mercury in Pisces can make feedback feel more emotional, so don’t dismiss it — translate it into practical information you can use.
As the Sun enters Pisces, focus moves to resources and values: what you’re building, what it costs (time, money, energy), and whether it’s worth it.
Pisces (19 Feb – 20 Mar)
Pisces enters a powerful transition week as the Sun moves into Pisces on Wednesday, marking the start of your solar season. Before that, the eclipse/New Moon can feel like a clearing phase: endings, closure, and a sense that something is shifting behind the scenes.
Mercury in Pisces heightens intuition and sensitivity, but it can also make boundaries blur — so be mindful of overcommitting or absorbing other people’s stress.
The second half of the week is better for choosing one fresh intention and taking a small step toward it, rather than trying to “fix everything” at once.
