Feel a shift in the energy? Well ya should! There’s some major cosmic movements occurring today, including the Solar Eclipse (also known as a Ring of Fire), the New Moon in Aquarius, and also, of course, the Chinese New Year, where we finally shed the Year of the Snake and welcome the Year of the Fire Horse.
The vibe is a little mixed, I won’t lie to you — some of it will be a blessing, some of it will be challenging, and all of it will most certainly be a game changer for us.
Read on for everything you need to know…
The Solar Eclipse 2026
When is it?
It’ll reach its peak between 9pm-10pm on February 17.
Can we see the Solar Eclipse Ring of Fire in Australia?
Sorry mates, not this time around! But its energy will most definitely be felt. So visualise a glowing Ring of Fire while casting your Solar Eclipse rituals.
What does it mean?
The so-called Ring of Fire eclipse is here to shake things up, and yes, that includes your love life. This Solar Eclipse in Aquarius is all about breaking old patterns, especially the romantic ones you swore were fate but were actually just familiar.
This eclipse marks a turning point. Outdated relationship habits and rose-coloured fantasies are allllllll on the chopping block. You might suddenly clock where you’ve been clinging to the idea of who was meant for you instead of letting love meet you as you are right now. The vibe is clarity over delusion, self-awareness over projection.
As those old layers shed, you’re given space to evolve how you connect. It’s not about shutting your heart down, it’s about freeing it from the loops that kept serving you the same lesson in different outfits. You’re being nudged to choose connections that reflect the person you’ve become, not the version of you who tolerated bare minimum.
Bottom line: this eclipse is about conscious love. No more romanticising red flags. No more confusing chaos for chemistry. The future of your love life? Chosen on purpose, not predicted by your past.
The New Moon in Aquarius
When is it?
The air sign’s new moon will hit its max at around 11pm on February 17.
What does it mean?
Hot on the heels of the eclipse chaos comes the Aquarius New Moon, and she’s not here to be subtle. While eclipses expose what’s outdated, a New Moon is about intention — and in Aquarius, that intention is future-focused, independent and a little bit rebellious. If the eclipse cleared the emotional clutter, this lunation is asking: Okay, so what are you building instead?
Aquarius energy is all about authenticity, community and doing things differently. In the context of everything the eclipse just shook loose, this New Moon is your chance to rewrite the script. It’s less about chasing some fairytale romance and more about choosing connections that align with your values, your growth and your long-term vision. Think friendship as a foundation. Think partners who respect your autonomy. Think love that feels freeing, not fated.
There’s also a strong ~detachment for clarity~ vibe here. Aquarius doesn’t wallow, it zooms out. So if the eclipse had you in your feels, the New Moon helps you look at your patterns objectively. Where have you been repeating cycles? Where have you outgrown people, dynamics or even versions of yourself? This is prime time to set intentions around breaking those loops for good.
Ultimately, the Aquarius New Moon is about choosing your future consciously. Not because you’re scared of being alone. Not because the chemistry is chaotic. But because it aligns with who you are becoming. After the eclipse burns away the old karmic ties, this is the moment you decide what kind of love — and life — you actually want to call in next.
The Chinese New Year 2026: The Year of the Fire Horse
When does it begin?
Why today, of course! The Year of the Fire Horse officially begins on February 17, 2026.
Goodbye, snakey 2025 – 2026. You shan’t be missed!!!!!
What does it mean?
The Year of the Fire Horse is chaotic-good energy personified.
In Chinese astrology, the Horse is already a symbol of freedom, momentum and future building. It’s fast, passionate, independent and not exactly known for sitting still. Add the Fire element on top? You get amplified intensity: big feelings, bold moves, impulsive decisions and a collective craving for autonomy.
Fire Horse years (which come around every 60 years) are associated with radical change, rebellion and major cultural shifts. This isn’t a slow and steady vibe. It’s a burn-it-down-and-build-it-better one. People tend to feel braver, more restless and less willing to tolerate situations that feel restrictive, whether that’s in love, work or identity. It’s high-risk, high-reward energy.
There’s also a reputation for unpredictability. In some East Asian traditions, Fire Horse years are considered especially intense — historically, they’ve been linked with strong-willed, fiercely independent personalities and big societal turning points. The lesson? Harness the passion without letting it run you.
In the context of everything we just talked about, eclipses shaking you awake and an Aquarius New Moon pushing you toward authenticity, Fire Horse energy doubles down on choosing freedom. It’s about backing yourself, acting on instinct and refusing to shrink to keep the peace.
Translation: if something’s been simmering, this is the year it either ignites… or gets left behind in the smoke.
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