Solar Eclipse in Aquarius: Initiation, New Goals and Leaving the Past Behind

This solar eclipse in Aquarius may be ground breaking and life shifting in so many ways.

This is the first eclipse in a new cycle of eclipses across the Leo/Aquarius axis, which is a clue that a two-year pattern of change and adjustment is now beginning.

Collectively, eclipses in Leo and Aquarius can shake up leadership roles and describe evolving dynamics between the people and the leaders they look too. Solar eclipses in Leo and Aquarius – like the one on February 17 – can show leaders losing their position, like a change to who is in charge.

Personally, look to the topics of the Leo and Aquarius houses in your chart for the areas in your life where you’re restless and ready to experiment with new possibilities.

Saturn in Aries and the Aquarius Eclipse

February’s solar eclipse in Aquarius is ruled by Saturn in Aries. Since Saturn has only moved into Aries, Saturn too reaffirms themes of beginning, and of the need to break new ground. You might be impatient to strike out in a new direction or find you’re pushing for new goals and challenges.

Saturn itself is near Neptune, so the Saturn conjunct Neptune aspect – which peaks on Friday Feb 20 – is pulled into the eclipse too.

Saturn conjunct Neptune in Aries

Thanks to this New Moon eclipse in Aquarius you might realise certain topics or areas of life are on shaky ground. You might realise where extra effort will be needed.

A temporary lack of clarity – thanks to Neptune’s influence on Saturn in Aries – might be a clue to slow down and take your time. You might need to feel your way forward now, rather than rely on data or external factors.

Uranus in Taurus: Finding Freedom

The solar eclipse in Aquarius is also square to Uranus in Taurus, adding extra excitement and promising a shakeup, especially of dated or limiting traditions and habits. It’s not boring and a great omen for breaking with the past, overcoming fear and choosing changes that lead to new freedom.

Between the Solar eclipse in Aquarius on the 17^th and Saturn conjunct Neptune on the 20^th, this third week of February is pivotal, and brings many possibilities for shape shifting.

Ready or not, it’s time to restructure your goals and focus, tune into inspiring intentions and let lingering longings from the past wash way.

What’s morphing, evolving and taking new shape in your life? What are you closing the door on now?