The Eclipse Portal, The Fire Horse, and the Beginning of a New Era

There are moments in history when the sky opens a doorway. February 17–20 is one of those moments.

On February 17 at 7:01 AM Eastern Time, we have a New Moon Solar Eclipse at 28° of Aquarius. On the same day, the lunar calendar shifts into the energy of the Year of the Fire Horse. On February 18 at 10:52 AM Eastern Time, the Sun moves into Pisces, softening the field and inviting us into deeper compassion, and on February 20 at 11:54 AM Eastern Time, we witness something extraordinarily rare: Saturn conjunct Neptune at 0° of Aries — the pure creation degree.

This is not ordinary astrology.

This is a portal.

The Aquarius Solar Eclipse — Planting Seeds for Humanity

New Moons are always about planting seeds. They are moments of initiation. But, when a New Moon becomes a solar eclipse, the energy amplifies. Eclipses mark turning points. They accelerate timelines. They clear paths that no longer serve the direction of growth. Most of all these are moments in time where we say "NO MORE" and can be the catalyst for real change.

This Solar Eclipse at 28° Aquarius does not arrive quietly, oh no. This Eclipse forms a square to Uranus in the heavens, adding an electrical charge to the portal. You may feel restless, awakened, or suddenly aware of what is no longer sustainable in your life or in the collective.

Uranus in Taurus disrupts false stability, false structures and false values — not to create chaos, but to drive each of us towards authenticity. If something feels like it is cracking open, it likely is. This tension is not here to destabilize you; it is here to liberate you. Uranus in tension to our Eclipse can be just the energy we need collectively to support us breaking out of what has bound us, think of it this way : what systems need an upgrade? What is no longer serving humanity in a way that moves us forward? This is not a time when we can serve the ego and the egos of powerful people.

This is about ALL of us.

The seed being planted now may require courage, flexibility, and a willingness to release what no longer fits the future you are stepping into. One thing pop Astrology tends to overlook is that Aquarius is the water bearer, it carries the emotional current of the collective AND it understands humanity at a scale. So it is asking you to not look away from your fellow humans, but to help hold the field and help each other rise up.

This eclipse invites us to ask:

• What seeds are we planting for our greater community?

• What future are we contributing to?

• How are we participating in the collective story unfolding right now?

Aquarius reminds us that we are not separate threads. We are part of a living network. This is not a solo journey. We are ALL connected to one another.

The Fire Horse — Freedom with Attunement

On the same day, we enter the Year of the Fire Horse in the lunar Chinese calendar. Much has been said about Fire Horse energy being bold, fast, independent, embodied, and action-oriented — and that is true.

It is a year of movement.

Of courage.

Of refusing stagnation.

But horses are not reckless creatures.

They are deeply attuned to those around them and their environment. Their heartbeats synchronize with their riders. They feel the emotional temperature of the WHOLE herd. This is the MOST important - Freedom does not mean isolation.

Power does not mean disconnection. The Fire Horse teaches us that we can move boldly and remain relational. That we can act independently while staying aware of the collective heartbeat. So the question becomes:

How can we begin to synchronize with the people around us?

How can we show up for others the way we would show up for our own families?

The Sun Enters Pisces — Remembering the Heart

On February 18 at 10:52 AM Eastern Time, the Sun moves into Pisces. If Aquarius opens the mental field, connects us to the collective and allows future vision, Pisces softens the heart. Pisces dissolves boundaries. It reminds us that we are not just citizens or identities — we are beings with feeling, with empathy, with compassion. As we move through this eclipse portal, there is an invitation to check the emotional temperature of the spaces we occupy.

• Who needs care?

• Where can we soften?

• How can we lead with heart?

Change that is not rooted in compassion will not sustain itself. This is a time when we can explore what forgiveness looks like, how we can surrender to love and let go of the pain that lives within the collective field. Pisces teaches us how to flow and lead with our hearts, but with the dissolving of boundaries comes a word of caution, know when its time to pull back and take care of your own emotions and energy. We cannot pour from an endless cup and a lot of us are feeling depleted and drained already. Please remember self care as we approach this oh-so-sensitive season of the heart.

Saturn Conjunct Neptune at 0° Aries — The Creation Point

Then, on February 20 at 11:54 AM Eastern Time, Saturn and Neptune meet at 0° of Aries. This is an extraordinary conjunction. The meeting of form (Saturn) and spirit (Neptune).

Reality and vision.

Structure and dream.

And they meet at the very first degree of the zodiac.

0° Aries is the spark.

The origin.

The beginning of a new cycle of creation.

This conjunction has not occurred at this degree in roughly 12,000 years. It is not dramatic in the loud sense but it is significant in the archetypal sense. What we build now, what we believe now, what we stand for now matters. Saturn asks for responsibility, Neptune asks for spiritual alignment and Aries asks for action.

The actions we take — even the small ones — ripple.

Maybe you attend the rally. Maybe you speak up in a community gathering. Maybe you write a letter to your local representative. Maybe you choose kindness when it would be easier not to. We never know which action shifts the tide. We only know that tides shift because someone moved. So what I'm pushing you towards is action, do the damn thing you've been thinking of doing. Do not sit by and be silent.

This Is a Moment of Choice

We are in an eclipse portal. A gateway. Aquarius asks us to think collectively. Pisces asks us to feel collectively. Fire Horse asks us to move. Saturn–Neptune asks us to align spirit with action. Change is not something that happens “out there.” It happens through us. We are beings with hearts, we are capable of compassion and we are SO capable of courage.

The cosmos are ripe for seeds of change like never before! The question is not whether change is happening, the question is:

How will you show up?

What will you plant?

What future are you willing to help create?

History is shaped by moments like this — and by the people who choose to step forward inside them.

Plant consciously.

Act courageously.

Care deeply.

The portal is open.

For those of you wanting to sit with these energies in a way that feels supportive and practical right now, here are some inquires to ponder, or, you can also use them as journal prompts.

Aquarius Eclipse — Seeds for the Collective

• What future do I want to contribute to?

• Where have I been thinking individually when I am actually part of a larger web?

• What seed can I plant now that supports not just me, but my community?

Fire Horse — Courage in Motion

• Where am I being called to move boldly?

• What would freedom look like if it included responsibility and attunement?

• How can I act in a way that honors both my independence and my relationships?

Sun in Pisces — The Heart Check

• Who around me needs care right now?

• Where can I soften instead of harden?

• How can I lead with compassion without losing my boundaries?

Saturn–Neptune at 0° Aries — Spirit Into Action

• What do I stand for?

• If my actions over the next month set the tone for a new era in my life, what would I choose?

• What small but meaningful action can I take that aligns my ideals with reality?

And finally:

• If history is being shaped in subtle ways right now, how do I want to be remembered in this chapter?

with so much of my love,

Steph xoxo