The February 17, 2026, solar eclipse occured at approximately 28-29 degrees Aquarius on the MC at London. Astrologers widely describe this as a highly charged, unpredictable event because the eclipse point forms a tight square to Uranus (at around 27 degrees Taurus). This square creates tension between Aquarian themes of freedom and Taurus, a sign tied to stability, and entrenched structures (which include issues of racial and ethnic bigotry) . Uranus, the modern ruler of Aquarius, amplifies the eclipse's disruptive, revolutionary energy—especially as Uranus is nearing the end of its long transit through Taurus. The destabilizing nature of eclipses aligns well with the meaning that Austin Coppock gave to the third face of Taurus in his book 36 Faces. About this decan, Coppock states that it “represents a confrontation with destructive factors which impede completion,” as well as the need to enact remediation and “make plans to accommodate the unforeseen...
Mundane Astrology: The Art of the Big Picture with Star Lore