The Effect of Solar Eclipse and the 5 Planet Conjunction on 17 February 2026

This Solar Eclipse brings transformation, life learning lessons, the art of letting go and introducing new beginnings in your life. This time it is occurring in the sign of Saturn which would teach you discipline and humility and bring forth the best in you. It would endow you with acceleration and magnanimity in career, life, romance and marriage and various other aspects of your life. However, the effect of this solar eclipse would be intense upon some signs but at the same time it could be the turning point if we try to handle it with endurance and humility.

The first solar eclipse of 2026 will occur on 17 February 2026 in Aquarius sign. This solar eclipse is unique as Aquarius sign is contained with a conjunction of 5 planets: Mercury, Venus, Rahu, Sun and Moon. Also, it is new moon day (Phalguna Amavasya) and Sun is placed in Dhanishtha nakshatra on this day.

The uniqueness comes from the conjunction of five planets that are forming in the sign of Aquarius. Aquarius is the sign of evolution, revolution and changes. It signifies the breaking of old shackles and introducing new rules and establishments. Thus, the mixed energies of the five planets with solar eclipse in Aquarius would influence life intensely. It would provide an opportunity to break old rules and gain momentum for better circumstances. This solar eclipse would play differently in different moon signs.

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The Specialty of 25^th February 2026: Another 5 Planet Combination

After the eclipse and planet Moon is long gone from Aquarius sign, there will be another combination of five planets in this sign. Mars will transit in Aquarius and join the other four planets namely Mercury, Venus, Sun and Rahu.

The impact of this new combination of planets would be the same as mentioned above in the 17^th February combination of planets, introducing revolution, changes and transformation but with the added value of dynamism of planet Mars to it. Old rules will be broken but not quietly. It would create a sensation in all sorts of changes that would occur due to this new combination of planets.

The month of February is going to be interesting and transformative for individuals. There might be extra surge of force and alleviated pace and zestfulness added in various aspects of life. Slight dissatisfaction and volatile circumstances are also in the way.

In the scenario of the world political system similar effects can be seen. New world rules will be implemented and while those changes occur, chances are that there will be commotion to be heard. Politics would confer sensational headlines in Media.

How the Solar eclipse with the 5-planet conjunction is going to Affect you?

Aries

This eclipse would influence your 11^th house. This is the house of your income.

New earnings and job opportunities would show up, and your career life would receive a positive push. You may meet new friends and communities and leave the older ones behind.

It is time for you to meet transformations in financial aspects of your life that will lead you to rethink and upgrade them. Issues with elder siblings may show up. Health issues related to heart and calf muscles should be taken care of.

Taurus

This eclipse with the five-planets conjunction is going to influence your 10^th house.

This would bring you good tiding in career and business-related matters. You would receive appreciation and fame in your workplace. Chances for promotion, better opportunities in career and business are shown during this time.

It is the time when you will feel adventurous and lively. You would be bestowed with a newly established dynamic perception and action-oriented approach in your career and other aspects of life. Overall, it is a good period for you.

Gemini

The solar eclipse and 5 planet conjunction is going to influence your 9^th house from your moon sign. This is the house of your fortune.

Nothing intense is going to occur in your life as an effect of this eclipse. Most of the aspects of your life would maintain a usual flow of pattern. However, you might feel fortunate and lucky during this time.

You would be interested in spiritual matters and participate in meditations, religious rituals, worship etc. Chances are there that you would visit pilgrimage or travel to distant places. Special care of the father or mentor should be taken. 

Cancer

This Solar eclipse and conjunction is going to occur in the 8th house from your moon sign.

This eclipse will cast an intense effect upon you during this time. It is going to pull you through extensive transformation mostly of the emotional sort and teach you acceptance along with the art of letting go.

Mostly, this effect of the eclipse and the five-planets conjunction in your eight house is pivoted to make you emotionally strong and overcome any emotional shortcomings.  It would make you stronger.

There might be sudden emotional and spiritual urge in you that would lead you to delve deep into the esoteric realm to search for the inner meaning of your existence. You might also be interested in the studies of occult sciences, viz., astrology, healing and alternative therapies etc. You are advised to take care of your lumber region.

Leo

This effect would show up in your 7^th house. The seventh house of your partnership, alliance and marriage will have an acute impact on it due to this combination of five planets and solar eclipse in Aquarius sign.

Disagreements and miscommunication between partners in business may seem to arise. Also, you would receive disappointments from other people in your workplace and career. Chances for new partnership in business are also possible.

In marriage and relationship matters, misunderstandings may also come in the way. During this period, you might feel shaky and insecure in courtship matters. You might also have to face humiliation of some sort.

Leo moon sign natives are suggested to maintain humility while dealing with others, especially with their partners in business and in courtship matters. Even so, all the disagreements and disarrangements of life eventually would lead you to evolve and overcome your shortcomings and land you in better circumstances.

It is suggested to refrain from signing any new contracts or agreements during this time.

Virgo

This conjunction impacts your 6^th house from your moon sign.

For Virgo moon sign mostly, it would maintain the general momentum. Your earthy, grounded and monotonous lifestyle would gain pace and dynamism. You will be involved in adventurous pursuits and experimenting with your bold side of personality. You will be motivated and outgoing during this time.

You need to be careful of your enemies as they might plot against you. A little vigilance would keep you away from unnecessary disputes. You should be careful of your health during this time.

Libra

This combination and eclipse will occur in your 5^th house from your moon sign.

This influences your fifth house of children and creativity. It would bring good tidings related to children. You may receive news of arrival of new babies in your family or relatives. It will influence your creativity to mould into fineness and would confer you with excellent imagination during this time.

There is a high chance that during this time you will be interested in knowing about the ancient scriptures and mantras. You might also get into new courtship and romance or if you are already in a relationship, you would experience excellent time with your partner during this time.

Scorpio

This eclipse and combination are going to occur in your 4th house from your moon sign.

This would provide you with some kind of minute emotional upheaval in your life. With a little patience this can be handled easily.

You will enjoy staying put in the luxury of your home. It is time for you to relax, enjoy leisure, going for long drives with family, and spending quality time with your family.

However, it is suggested to avoid new construction in your home during this time.

Sagittarius

This combination and solar eclipse influence your 3^rd house from your moon sign. This is going to impact your house of communication and speech. You will be very communicative and dynamic in your speech. Your conversations will mostly involve topics related to change, revolution and life changing advice to others.

You will spend some good time with your siblings and colleagues. Your mode of communication and conveyance of your thoughts will be well understood by others. However, you need to be careful while talking, not to overcommunicate or be rude to others. You are also advised to avoid unnecessary exchange of words with others.

Capricorn

This effects your 2^nd house from your moon sign. This would incidence your second house of value system and finance.

You would receive opportunities to gain wealth. Your volume of accumulated wealth might increase; chances are that your family would help you in this.

The value of all tangible and non-tangible assets you have might increase including your worth in family. It is a good time to spend with family and relatives.

Aquarius

This effect is going to occur in your moon sign itself.

For Aquarius natives this eclipse and the effect of the combination of the five planets is going to cast an intense consequence upon their emotional state and in all other factors in life. The sign itself is contained with five planets and their mixed energies with the eclipse would confer a huge transformational impact upon them.

It is suggested that they keep their patience and forbearance during this time. This transformational stage though in the beginning may seem to be hard upon you would eventually bring forth positive change for you as Aquarius sign gives revolution. It would introduce you to stability in the end.

This eclipse would teach you humility and discipline to transform you into a better personality. You should be careful in matters regarding your health and constitution.

Pisces

This combination will influence your 12^th house from your moon sign and is   going to impact your foreign investments, spiritual pursuits and matters of expenses.

You will be motivated to spend more in luxury items and live life lavishly during this time of the year. Opportunity for traveling abroad might come to you.  However, you should be careful with your expenses as this planetary combinations and eclipse would influence you to overspend upon your luxury. There is also a chance of showing your development of interest in spirituality and meditation.

You should be prudent enough during this time to avoid dispute and unnecessary litigation that would increase your loss or expense.

Conclusion  

During this time as there is an intense shift of energy bestowed by universe through this eclipse, it is taken as the best time to dive deep into the inner realm to search for our existential truth. Meditation may help to overcome the intensity of effect of such natural phenomenon. Introspection would be a profound way to know your shortcomings and overcome them. It is a good thing to accept change.