The Kremlin has newly confirmed that France has restored "technical-level" contact and dialogue with Russia, after for years having stymied diplomacy related to the Ukraine war. "Yes, there have indeed been contacts, and we can confirm that," Putin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. "If there is the desire and the necessity, they could help fairly quickly reestablish dialogue at the highest level."
https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/macron-reopens-direct-channel-putin-he-moves-counter-trump
The recent development—confirmed by the Kremlin via Dmitry Peskov around February 10, 2026—shows France (under Macron) restoring "technical-level" contacts and dialogue channels with Russia after years of minimal or frozen high-level diplomacy tied to the Ukraine conflict. This appears driven by Macron's push for a more independent "European approach" to talks with Putin, aiming to avoid over-reliance on U.S.-led (Trump-influenced) negotiations and to position Europe as an active player in any potential Ukraine settlement. Peskov noted these contacts could enable quicker escalation to top-level dialogue if mutual desire exists, though no immediate presidential call is confirmed. Macron has framed this as pragmatic realism: Russia remains a neighbor, and direct channels prevent sidelining Europe amid shifting U.S. priorities. This aligns intriguingly with the mundane astrological progressions from Solar Fire (using solar arc directed charts for France's natal: 6 Oct 1958, 18:30 CET, Paris), interpreted through Martha Lang-Wescott's asteroid framework (with her suggested wider 10° orbs for asteroids to capture unfolding processes rather than pinpoint exact hits).
Progressed solar arc Sun square natal Eurydike-Saturn (exact around July 2025, but active in the period): Wescott's interpretation emphasizes themes of dependability/reliability issues with "father" figures or authority/leaders. In a national context, this could manifest as France confronting or highlighting unreliability in patriarchal/authoritative structures—perhaps leaders or alliances (e.g., questioning or testing the "dependability" of Trump as a dominant U.S. figure in Ukraine diplomacy, or broader leadership dynamics in transatlantic relations). The square suggests tension/friction in relying on such figures, prompting France to seek alternatives or expose limitations. The timing fits the 2025-2026 window, with the event surfacing as France acts to reopen its own channels rather than fully defer to U.S. orchestration.
Progressed solar arc Ascendant conjunct natal Vulcanus-Atropos-Panacea (hits clustered around 2026-2027, e.g., Aug 2026, Feb 2027): This combination points to intense pressure (Vulcanus for great force/power) to find a curative solution (Panacea) that decisively ends or cuts off something (Atropos, the fate who severs life's thread). For France's "identity/projection" (Ascendant), this suggests a forceful national drive to resolve or terminate a prolonged impasse—here, the diplomatic freeze with Russia post-2022 invasion. The restoration of contacts, even technical, feels like a pressured push toward a "solution" to isolation or exclusion from peace processes, aiming to heal severed ties or end the "cut-off" state in relations.
Progressed solar arc Sun to Russia's natal Hebe-Hera-Atlantis-Kronos (various contacts 2025-2027, e.g., March 2025 square Hebe, June 2027 opposition Kronos, etc.): These highlight relational dynamics between France and Russia. Hebe (youthful attendant/cupbearer, often supplicant-like service) + Hera (marriage/equality in partnerships, jealousy of rivals) can indicate imbalances in equality—how much parity exists when one side appears as a petitioner. Atlantis (hubris leading to downfall/betrayal fears, lost power/idealized past) + Kronos (authority, big brother/senior leader, often harsh or authoritarian) suggests wariness of betrayal by a powerful "big brother" figure (Kronos as Trump or dominant U.S. influence). Combined, this could reflect France's perception of groveling or unequal positioning in broader diplomacy (e.g., supplicant to Russia or U.S.), driven by doom/fear of exclusion (Atlantis), while seeking to counter or navigate authority figures.
Overall, these activations paint a coherent picture of France navigating a tense, pressured phase of re-evaluating dependencies on authoritative "fathers" (Saturn/Eurydike, Kronos), pushing forcefully toward endings/resolutions in stalled relations (Vulcanus-Atropos-Panacea), and engaging Russia amid concerns of imbalance, supplication, or betrayal by bigger powers (Hebe/Hera + Atlantis/Kronos). The technical dialogue reopening feels like an early manifestation of these themes—France asserting agency to avoid being sidelined, testing reliability in alliances, and seeking pragmatic "cures" to isolation, even if it involves unequal or cautious positioning toward Russia.This isn't necessarily a full breakthrough (technical level only, per reports), but a process unfolding under these influences: pragmatic realism mixed with tension around authority, equality, and endings. Wider orbs allow seeing this as part of a multi-year arc (2025-2028ish), with potential for escalation if high-level talks follow
The annular solar eclipse on February 17, 2026 (New Moon at ~28°-29° Aquarius, exact around 13:00 CET in Paris) carries strong symbolic weight when cast for Paris, France. The eclipse point falls very close to the Midheaven (MC), which in mundane astrology represents the government, leaders, public status, authority figures, and the nation's "achievements" or direction in the world. With the Sun-Moon conjunction (eclipsed Sun) highlighting themes of identity, vitality, and new beginnings/closures, its proximity to the MC suggests a pivotal moment or revelation affecting France's leadership, international standing, or executive direction—often manifesting as shifts in policy, public perception of the head of state (Macron), or high-profile diplomatic maneuvers.The tight square from the eclipse to Uranus (at ~27° Taurus) amplifies this: Uranus brings sudden, disruptive, innovative, or revolutionary changes—often unexpected breaks from tradition, shocks to stability, or awakenings to new freedoms/ideals. In fixed signs (Aquarius-Taurus square), this tension can feel stubborn or electrifying, forcing breakthroughs in areas of security vs. progress. For a nation, this could symbolize abrupt alterations in alliances, economic values, or leadership approaches—perhaps a "liberating" pivot away from old dependencies toward more independent or unconventional paths.The recent Venus transit (Venus in late Aquarius squaring Uranus in late Taurus over the weekend prior, around Feb 7-9, 2026 ) acted as a trigger or preview. As Adam Elenbaas describes in his piece on Venus square Uranus [1], this aspect represents a "liberating release of creative energy" and a "revolution in values." It shatters rigid attachments around worth, pleasure, relationships, and resources—prompting value reversals where old patterns feel confining, and sudden insights reveal what's truly authentic or freeing. Key themes include:Releasing habits or structures that no longer align with genuine heart-expression.
Shocks in relationships or social dynamics that demand more independence, experimentation, or non-traditional forms.
A rupture that isn't destruction but necessary liberation—allowing fluid, surprising rhythms in what we value (e.g., beauty tied to truth, creativity unbound by convention).
In a national/mundane context for France (natal Sun ~13° Libra, but progressions and current transits layering on), this pre-eclipse Venus-Uranus square could foreshadow or accelerate
a reevaluation of diplomatic "values"—what alliances are worth, where dependencies limit freedom, or how to creatively/innovatively reposition in global relations. The eclipse then crystallizes this into leadership-level
action or public reckoning.Tying back to the ongoing France-Russia dialogue developments (technical-level contacts restored and confirmed around early February 2026, with Macron's envoy visiting Moscow, preparations for
potential higher talks, and emphasis on a "European approach" independent of full U.S. dominance): This fits the eclipse symbolism strikingly. The push for direct channels with Russia—despite years of freeze—reflects
a Uranian "sudden change" in foreign policy stance: a break from rigid post-2022 isolation toward pragmatic, unconventional engagement. It's a value revolution—questioning over-reliance on transatlantic
norms (old "attachments"), seeking liberation through independent European initiative, even if risky or shocking to allies. Macron's framing (rebuilding channels transparently, consulting Ukraine/Europe, avoiding
sidelining) echoes the liberating yet tense quality: not chaos, but a necessary release from confinement in diplomacy. The eclipse conjunct MC square Uranus suggests this could mark a high-visibility turning point for French
leadership—potentially elevating Macron's role (or exposing tensions) in European geopolitics, with sudden shifts in how France asserts its identity on the world stage. Astrologically, this isn't isolated; it
builds on the earlier progressions (e.g., solar arc pressures toward resolutions/endings, authority concerns). Overall, the chart screams "sudden leadership pivot" amid value realignments—France's recent
diplomatic reopening feels like a manifestation of this energy: pragmatic, disruptive to status quo, and aimed at freeing from old constraints for a more autonomous path.
[1] Venus Squares Uranus — A Liberating Release of Creative Energy
https://nightlightastrology.com/venus-square-uranus-value-revolutions/
Reference natal charts
France - Natal Chart: 6 Oct 1958, 18:30, CET -1:00 Paris France, 48°N52', 002°E20'
Russia - Natal Chart: 25 Dec 1991, 17:20, +0:00 Moscow Russia, 55°N45', 037°E35'
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