Ms. Joyce Tarot

The new moon in Aquarius is exact on February 17 at 7:01 a.m. eastern. It is an annular solar eclipse, meaning that the outer edges of the sun—the “ring of fire”— will be visible around the moon at its peak. 

In places where the eclipse is visible, the eclipse will begin at 4:56 a.m. eastern, reach maximum coverage at 7:12 a.m., and end at 9:27 a.m. Locations where the partial or annular eclipse will be visible include South America, southeastern Africa, and most of Antarctica.

New moons are ideal for new beginnings, and as this new moon is a solar eclipse, the pull toward newness is extremely powerful. Unlike a standard new moon, the newness is likely to come to you as opposed to you needing to consciously work for it.

Different people have their own views on how to work with the energies of a solar eclipse, but I suggest that you deal with the situation as it presents itself to you instead of trying to manifest a certain outcome, because it may not turn out the way you expect. Trust the process.

Generally speaking, the Aquarius themes that may come up for you could involve innovative thought and ideas that are outside the box. You may tend to rely on logic rather than pure emotion to guide your actions.

Think of the Aquarius traits you want to lean into. On the one hand, Aquarius can be deep thinkers with unique, quirky personalities. But on the other hand, their friends and social groups are important to them. They are idealistic and interested in social issues. Keep in mind that Aquarius is co-ruled by Saturn and Uranus. The Saturn influence gives Aquarius—a fixed sign—stability and integrity and Uranus fuels its fascination with the unusual.

How these themes will influence your life depends on where Aquarius is in your astrological birth chart. Whatever the case may be, expect the Universe to guide you toward good outcomes.

Think of the Star card in tarot, which is associated with the zodiac sign of Aquarius. The Star represents a new start, especially if you have had some challenges to overcome lately. This eclipse and new moon cycle gives you the opportunity to wash away past influence and reinvent yourself. This card represents hope for a bright future.

Remember: You are a shining star.

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