This full moon rises in front of the stars of Virgo, in the Nakshatra called Hasta, symbolized by the hand, reminding us of the destiny that lies in our own palm. Our hands are extensions of the mind: directed by our thoughts and feelings, they give us physical form to what we carry within us. We can open our hand to receive, or close it into a fist. When the mind feels scarcity, when it believes that what it holds is all it will ever have, we grip and control. But Hasta reminds us that our...

Feb 17, 2026 This New Moon is also a solar eclipse in Aquarius. The Sun and Moon join together with Rahu (the N Node of the Moon, the shadowy eclipse maker), along with Venus and Mercury. This creates a powerful concentration of energy that affects both our inner world and the collective field. Aquarius is the sign of collective consciousness. It reflects the mind space of humanity as a whole and signals a time of revolution, reform, and significant change. With Rahu in Aquarius, the shadows...

In Vedic Astrology Capricorn (Makara) is symbolized as a crocodile or sea-creature. Makara teaches a rare duality of fierce survival intelligence and devoted care. A crocodile is a skilled hunter, yet a tender mother, carrying her young delicately. The crocodile is swift in water and sturdy on land, showing the need for adaptability between work productivity and the emotional needs of family. We benefit from the lessons of Capricorn, by building strength without losing softness and...