Gallup poll: US government itself is the country’s biggest problem

 

A new Gallup poll finds that 29% of Americans now say government itself is the country’s biggest problem. That’s a higher percentage than people who think America’s biggest problem is the economy. Or immigration. Or inflation. Think about that for a moment. The institution whose entire job is to solve problems has become, in the eyes of the public, the single biggest problem of all. https://www.zerohedge.com/political/29-americans-have-finally-figured-out-problem-71-go

 

 

 

The February 17, 2026, solar eclipse (a New Moon eclipse) at approximately 28° Aquarius conjuncts the Sibly chart's Moon at 27°10' Aquarius very closely—within about 1° orb, which is highly significant in mundane astrology. This tight conjunction to the USA's natal Moon strongly activates themes tied to the people, the general populace, public mood, emotional undercurrents, and collective sentiment.In mundane astrology, the Moon rules the common people (often emphasizing the masses, public opinion. The Sibly Moon's placement in Aquarius already infuses it with themes of liberty, innovation, equality, rebellion against outdated structures, and a progressive or revolutionary spirit—qualities that can manifest as demands for freedom, sudden shifts in public consciousness, or resistance to authority.The eclipse itself amplifies this because solar eclipses (especially New Moons) act as powerful reset points, often bringing fated beginnings, endings, or accelerated changes in the activated area. When conjunct a nation's Moon, it can spotlight the people's will coming to the fore—sometimes dramatically—potentially stirring widespread unrest, awakenings, or collective pushes for reform. Eclipses in Aquarius further emphasize themes of disruption to systems, technology/social networks, humanitarian ideals, and anti-establishment energy. Compounding this is the tight square from transiting Uranus (in late Taurus, around 27° Taurus during this period, as it stations or moves slowly there) to the eclipse point and thus to the Sibly Moon. Uranus squares introduce sudden, electrifying, unpredictable shocks—exactly the "expect the unexpected" quality astrologers highlighted around this eclipse. Uranus rules Aquarius (modern ruler), so its involvement doubles down on Uranian motifs: rebellion, revolution, breakthroughs, uprisings, technological/societal jolts, and abrupt awakenings or revolts against the status quo.In the context of the ZeroHedge-style sentiment (growing public anger viewing government as the primary problem, calls for it to "go," distrust, populism), this configuration aligns well with rebellious unrest from the people: The eclipse conjunct the Moon "lights up" and potentially eclipses (obscures or transforms) the usual public complacency or emotional baseline.

Uranus squaring it adds explosive, innovative, or chaotic energy—often linked to protests, strikes, insurgency, sudden public mobilizations, or grassroots challenges to institutions.

Mundane astrologers noted this eclipse as contentious, fiery, chaotic, and tied to pressure on the horizon for the USA specifically (due to the Sibly Moon hit), with potential for social/political upheaval, challenging the status quo, or accelerated demands for liberation/change.

 

While not every eclipse guarantees overt rebellion (outcomes depend on the full chart context, other transits like Saturn-Neptune influences around then, and real-world triggers), the symbolism strongly supports the possibility of heightened anti-government or anti-establishment sentiment bubbling up from "the people" (Moon) in unpredictable, Uranian ways—mirroring the kind of populist frustration or desire for radical shift described in such articles. In short: this Uranus-eclipsed activation of the Sibly Moon is a textbook mundane setup for the emergence (or intensification) of rebellious, freedom-seeking unrest among the populace, potentially manifesting as the growing "anger and want the government to go" dynamic. 

 

Next we look at the Saturn-Neptune conjunction [0ar45] of Feb 20 that took place on the IC (4^th cusp) of the Sibly [1li03] within just 43 arc minutes. Those in the 4th-house opposition sector (the people, grassroots, anti-government factions) experience disillusionment (Neptune) with the reality (Saturn) of the current administration. The government came to power with anti-war rhetoric (no endless wars, peace promises) but swiftly engaged in major military action—specifically, the escalating US-Israel strikes on Iran starting late February 2026, killing key figures like Khamenei, hitting military targets, and broadening into intense airstrikes (over 15,000 targets reported), troop deployments (thousands more sent), and retaliatory escalations. This has triggered widespread perceptions of broken promises, betrayal of "America First" or non-interventionist ideals, and a sense of deceptive warmongering.

 

Compounding this, the March 18, 2026, New Moon at 28° Pisces 27' (a sensitive late-Pisces degree emphasizing endings, sacrifice, compassion vs. victimhood, and spiritual/moral reckonings) activates the IC axis indirectly but powerfully. 

 

Real-world manifestations by mid-March 2026 align strongly:

 

Massive anti-war protests erupted nationwide after the Iran strikes (late Feb onward), with rallies in DC, NYC, LA, Dallas, New Haven, and more—demanding an end to "illegal" war, no congressional approval, and criticizing betrayal of anti-war pledges.

 

The No Kings protests series (building from 2025) ramps up toward March 28, 2026, as the "biggest yet," fueled by immigration enforcement controversies but increasingly tied to anti-authoritarian sentiment over foreign policy overreach.

 

Broader backlash includes union condemnations, coalition calls for strikes/shutdowns, and public frustration viewing the government as dragging the US into another prolonged conflict despite promises otherwise.

 

In mundane terms, this Saturn-Neptune on the Sibly IC (with follow-up Pisces New Moon activation) symbolizes a foundational disillusionment among the opposition/people (4th), where idealized visions of peace/security dissolve under the weight of harsh geopolitical realities—potentially eroding trust in leadership and fueling sustained rebellious unrest or demands for systemic reset. The effects of such a rare conjunction (last in Aries centuries ago) often unfold over years, but the current war/protest wave provides a clear early channel for this energy.