Part 2: Navigating the Revolutionary Energy of February
(Continued from Part 1)
2026: Rahu in Aquarius and the revolutionary imperative
Rahu will move into Aquarius in May 2025 and will remain there till November 2026. This is one of the most important mundane astrological events of this decade. Rahu, in its own element (remember, Western astrologers connect Aquarius to Uranus, but there is truth to that revolutionary, inventive spark), causes civil unrest, technological disruption, protests, and calls for systemic change.
We are already seeing this all over the world. Borders are shifting, alliances are being reconfigured, and old certainties are being dissolved. Rahu in Aquarius says that the old ways are over and it’s time to invent something new, even if it means burning down what no longer serves us.
For Aquarius rising, the Moon, or the ruling chart, this transit of Rahu is both exhilarating and exhausting. Your innate revolutionary instincts will be tripled. You feel an almost compulsive need to change things, fight injustice, and overthrow corrupt systems. However, please be careful. If not grounded in Saturn’s discipline, Rahu’s ambition can lead to recklessness, burnout, and ethical shortcuts.
February 2026: Planetary Congregation
February 2026 brings an unprecedented concentration of planetary energy to Aquarius.
- Mercury enters Aquarius (February 3rd)
- Sun enters Aquarius (February 12th)
- Venus enters Aquarius (If Aquarius rising, it passes through the 5th house)
- Solar eclipse at 5 degrees Aquarius (February 17th)
- Mars enters Aquarius (February 23rd)
- Rahu continues his voyage
- Mercury begins retrograde (February 26th to March 20th)
This is not subtle energy. When so many planets converge in one sign, especially in air signs co-ruled by Saturn and Rahu, we can expect spiritual intensity, breakdowns in communication, sudden changes, technological advancements and disruptions, and mass movements for reform.
of Solar eclipse on February 17th This represents an important pivot point, the impact of which will continue over the next six months. Solar eclipses always bring endings and new beginnings, but in Aquarius they bring about revolutionary change. What systems, structures, or belief patterns in your life are ready to collapse and something more authentic emerge?
Jupiter trine from Gemini We get some reprieve to help these disruptions emerge more constructively, but volatility remains high throughout the month.
Special note regarding Venus in Aquarius (5th house in Aquarius rising)
Venus transiting Aquarius activates the 5th house of creativity, romance, children, and speculative investments, especially if Aquarius is rising. This is one of the most pleasant transits in the intensity of February and includes:
- creative breakthrough opportunities
- Romantic connections with unconventional and intellectually stimulating partners
- Inspiration for artistic or technical projects
- Possibility of profit through wise speculation (but be careful during Mercury Retrograde)
- Find joy through children and creative self-expression
However, Venus in Aquarius can also create emotional detachment in relationships, intellectualizing emotions rather than experiencing them. Be careful not to be so focused on changing the world that you neglect your intimate connections.
Saturn in Pisces: Final stage of Sad Sati for Aquarius rising
If you are rising in Aquarius or the Moon is in Aquarius, you are currently The final stage of Sade Sati (Saturn’s 7-year cycle). Saturn has been transiting Pisces since March 2023 and will continue until June 2027.
Saturn in Pisces transits you as Aquarius rises. 2nd house of finances, speech, values, and family. This is the “result phase” of Sade Sati. You’ll be building a bank account of wisdom as much as money. Saturn wants you to establish what you truly value and speak with authority based on hard-won experience.
The pressures you felt when Saturn was in Capricorn (1st house, peak of Sade Sati) moved you away from your physical body and identity, but now they are testing your financial security, family relationships, and whether you are living in alignment with your deepest values.
Key lessons for Aquarius rising in 2026:
- Protect your assets and avoid risky spending
- Build financial discipline and long-term stability
- Speak with earned authority, not borrowed confidence.
- Healing family karma, especially regarding resources and support
- Clarify what you truly value and what society tells you to value.
By June 2027, Saturn will leave Pisces and enter Aries (third house), lifting your burdens. You’ll gain the courage, practical skills, and communication skills to put into practice everything you’ve learned over the past seven years.
Shadow patterns to watch in 2026
In the intensity of 2026, notice the following shadow patterns.
- Isolate rather than build community – When the flames of revolution blow, you may feel that no one understands you, but the feeling of isolation deepens your depression.
- We are so obsessed with “changing the world” that we neglect ourselves. – You cannot pour from an empty pitcher. For Aquarius, self-care is not about selfishness. it’s necessary.
- Hide depression and fatigue behind activity activities ――I fake a smile while internally suffering. This is a classic Aquarius pattern, which becomes even stronger under the pressure of Rahu.
- Burnout syndrome due to excessive service activities – You are great at charity, but beware of your tendency to sacrifice yourself completely.
- Get immersed in technology and forget about concrete existence – Rahu in Aquarius increases obsession with technology. Remember that you not only have a great mind, but also a great body.
- become a fundamentalist about one’s cause – The fixed nature of Aquarius combined with the intensity of Rahu can make you rigid and uncompromising. Stay flexible.
- reckless revolutionary action – The energy of Mars and Uranus in late February can lead to impulsive actions and unintended consequences. Pause before you burn your bridges.
Practical remedies for the Aquarius soul in 2026
With Rahu in your sign and multiple planets transiting Aquarius in February, grounding practices are necessary.
1. Meditation and spiritual practices
Non-negotiable. This is your lifeline when you are about to be consumed by the fires of revolution. Meditation is the most powerful cure for any difficult transit, and as Rahu amplifies the activity of the mind, daily practice is required to create space between mental storms.
2. Yoga and exercise
Saturn responds well to chair pose (utkatasana), slow, deliberate movements, and grounding exercises. Get into your body and try not to live only with your bright, exhausted spirit. When Mars enters Aquarius in late February, physical exercise will be essential to channeling its warrior energy constructively.
3. Service activities (but not excessive)
You are great at charity and service to humanity, but you don’t have to sacrifice yourself completely. Balance service and self-care. Please note that you cannot pour from an empty pitcher.
4. Build your community carefully
Quality over quantity. Saturn in Aquarius forces you to reevaluate your social circles and groups. Instead of spreading yourself thin with superficial connections, find a few people who will engage with you deeply. Recognize when it’s time to become more involved in your community with a deep sense of service, or to walk away from groups that no longer serve your evolution.
5. Limit technology
Well, that’s some ironic advice for Aquarius. However, Rahu’s obsession with technology combined with the air sign mental strength of Aquarius can confuse the nervous system. Take a digital Sabbath. Put down the phone. Remember what boredom feels like.
6. Professional support
Whether it’s a therapist, a financial advisor, or a medical professional, you don’t have to do it all alone, even if you’re an independent person and want to. If Saturn is in your 2nd house, it’s especially wise to work with a financial planner to build long-term security.
7. Managing Communication During Mercury Retrograde
Mercury will be retrograde in Aquarius from February 26th to March 20th, so triple-check your details, back up your data, and avoid signing contracts if possible. Use this period to revisit, reevaluate, and regroup rather than start new initiatives.
8. Anger management
When Mars squares Uranus in late February, it can cause sudden anger. Develop the habit of controlling your anger before it explodes. These include exercise, breathing techniques, and removing yourself from volatile situations until you feel calm.
How Aquarius Can Succeed in 2026 and Beyond
You need to consciously choose the bright side of your zodiac sign.
- serve humanity – Drain the water from the pitcher. Your suffering turns into meaning when you use it to help others.
- open to spirituality – The key to transcending the heavy, material energies of technology is to deepen your spiritual practice. Meditation, yoga, and connection to something bigger than your glorious mind will save you.
- Balancing independence and community – You are very independent and don’t ask for advice easily, but isolation kills the Aquarius spirit. Find a deep-diving friend who matches your philosophical intensity.
- Use your intelligence intentionally – With Mercury owning the 5th and 8th houses, you are naturally drawn to philosophical, scientific, and astrological pursuits. Instead of wasting this gift, find a career where you can make use of it.
- Communicate revolutionary energy constructively – Rahu in Aquarius gives you the power to change society, but you need to combine it with Saturn’s discipline, ethics, and long-term thinking.
year of choice
2026 asks fundamental questions for all souls ruled by Aquarius. Will you pour water from your pitcher to benefit humanity, or will you accumulate water in isolation and suffering?
The energy of the revolution is here. With Rahu in your sign until November 2026, solar eclipse on February 17th, planetary assembly in February, these transits are lighting a fire under you. But a revolution without wisdom results in chaos. Ambition without ethics will lead to destruction. Technology without spirituality enslaves.
You have a bright mind, a kind heart, and a revolutionary spirit that truly changes society. But you need to combine it with Saturn’s discipline, Jupiter’s wisdom, and a consistent spiritual practice that keeps you grounded when the winds of change threaten to blow you away.
Remember, you are not a lone wolf, even if you feel like one. You are part of a larger evolutionary movement. Find a water bearer, pour out your gifts, and trust that God is using your suffering to create something new in the world.
Saturn in Aquarius (when it arrives in the future) will be a master conductor, ready to unleash its full potential and transform society in a harmonious way. But first, we must overcome the intensity of 2026 with wisdom, discipline, and an open mind.
The Age of Aquarius is not in the distant future; you are leading it now.
About the author
Barry Rosen has been practicing Vedic Astrology since 1987. He has visited and studied in India four times and has lectured at the American Vedic Astrology Council in Sedona, Arizona since 1999 and at the British Association of Vedic Astrologers in London since 2006. He has been involved in Vedic culture since 1973, has been teaching meditation and yoga for many years, and is a published poet.
More recently, he has conducted pioneering research in other areas of Vedic astrology, including the regional nature of Vedic astrology, the influence of current physical location on the chart, linking astrology to hatha yoga for therapeutic purposes, and the development of transformative healing work to navigate through karma and the spiritual dimensions of Vedic astrology. He is a Neo-Vedic astrologer and uses outer planets. He is particularly interested in Jaimini astrology and the soul’s journey through the material world, its karma and purpose, and has attended live seminars with Sanjay Rath in London.
If you have any questions, please email Barry. [email protected] Or call Fortucast at 800-788-2796.
Source: ASTRO BLOG Archives – Applied Vedic Astrology – www.appliedvedicastrology.com
