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Published with Love by Jessica Valor, February 10th, 2026
New Moon in Aquarius (Annular Solar Eclipse) February 17th, 2026: Meaning, Ritual, Journal Prompts & Insights
Your New Moon in Aquarius Guide to Future Vision, Liberation & Sacred Realignment
This New Moon in Aquarius, arriving as an Annular Solar Eclipse at 28°, opens a rare and potent threshold ~ one that quietly reshapes the future from the inside out.
This is not a loud beginning.
It is a precise one.
A recalibration of truth.
A remembering of who you are becoming.
Eclipses are cosmic reset points. They dissolve outdated timelines and plant new ones ~ often beneath the surface, before clarity fully arrives. This New Moon invites you to step beyond who you’ve been conditioned to be and into a deeper alignment with your authentic frequency.
This is a doorway.
A pause between timelines.
An invitation to listen for what’s next.
What is the meaning of the New Moon in Aquarius?
The New Moon in Aquarius initiates new cycles around identity, belonging, innovation, and conscious contribution.
Archetypes: Visionary, Revolutionary, Truth-Bearer, Way-Shower
Element + Mode: Air (Fixed) ~ sustained clarity, future-minded thought, anchored innovation
Ruling Planets: Uranus ~ awakening, liberation
Aquarius teaches that true individuality is about authentic contribution and collaboration. This eclipse clears outdated roles, labels, and identities that no longer reflect who you are becoming, especially those shaped by expectation rather than truth.
The energetic tone of this lunation is initiation and rewiring:
Initiating a new relationship with your future self
Releasing patterns of conformity or self-abandonment
Reclaiming your unique perspective and voice
Because this is a solar eclipse, change may unfold subtly. Trust what is rearranging behind the scenes. Some shifts cannot be rushed ~ they must be integrated.
What this New Moon in Aquarius Supports
Future-focused intention setting aligned with authenticity
Nervous system regulation through spaciousness and breath
Releasing outdated identities or group dynamics
Innovation, new ideas, and visionary leadership
Community rooted in resonance rather than obligation
Trusting intuitive clarity over external validation
This is a moment to choose alignment over approval ~ gently, honestly, and with courage.
Star & Stone New Moon in Aquarius Ritual: Future Self Alignment
Setting: Evening of the New Moon or within 48 hours. Create a calm, open space ~ minimal, intentional, uncluttered
Materials
White or blue candle
Journal + pen
Clear quartz, labradorite, or amethyst
Optional sound: chime, tuning fork, singing bowl, or breath
Ritual Flow
Light your candle and sit comfortably.
Take 7 slow breaths, allowing your body to soften and expand.
Speak aloud: “I release who I no longer am and welcome who I am becoming.”
Journal on the version of you emerging beyond old patterns.
Introduce sound gently ~ a tone, hum, or bowl, allowing vibration to clear the mind and open perception.
Close by thanking your future self for guiding you here.
Let this ritual be spacious. Clarity unfolds in stillness.
Journal Prompts for the New Moon in Aquarius
Who am I becoming beyond old roles or expectations?
Where have I been compromising my truth to belong?
What future vision feels expansive rather than pressured?
How does my body respond when I imagine full alignment?
What am I ready to initiate from authenticity?
Star & Stone New Moon in Aquarius Ritual Bath: Ether Reset Soak
Ingredients
Epsom or mineral salts
A few drops of lavender or eucalyptus oil
Dried lavender or blue lotus (optional)
As you soak, imagine a soft blue-white light surrounding your head, spine, and nervous system ~ clearing mental clutter and restoring clarity.
Somatic Love Note
If a bath isn’t available or you want more support, choose gentle nervous-system resets: breathwork, a slow walk, or intentional stillness. Let spaciousness be medicine.
New Moon in Aquarius Affirmations
I trust the wisdom of my future self.
I release identities that no longer fit.
My truth is valuable and needed.
I move forward with clarity and integrity.
I belong by being myself.
Integration & Closing
Let this eclipse continue to work with you quietly.
Return to your ritual as needed.
Notice what rearranges without force.
Trust the unfolding ~ even before it makes sense.
The future meets you where you choose alignment.
Explore More With Jessica
If you’re feeling called to deepen your connection with lunar wisdom, embodiment, and heart-led living, explore my offerings for ongoing support and mentorship.
Jessica Valor is a spiritual mentor, intuitive healer, and founder of The Healers Academy. She guides leaders and creatives in mastering energy and conscious technology to live in Divine Design.
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