New Moon Eclipse in Aquarius Collective Reading
17 February 2026
Tarot:
X of Swords, Ace of Cups, 7 of Cups
I mean it isn’t wrong to say things are looking rather bleak. It is hard not to get submerged in the chaos at the moment. I am someone who is easily pulled deep into the abyss of darkness. So this card, it is familiar. To keep myself away from such depths, I tend to over optimize things. This card is great example where I can tend to lean into the hope. It is small. It is fragile. But it is the ONLY thing that can get one up from this state of desolation. It is a flicker. A spark. The rising dawn of a new day. Without hope, this crushing blow will keep you down. Hope will give you the courage to stand back up. Likely SLOWLY, but standing up to try again.
I am critiquing my tendency to link the 10 of Swords with hope, but THEN IT IS FOLLOWED BY THE ACE OF CUPS. A literal gift from the universe. I suggest proceeding with caution. Gifts from the universe do not always seem like gifts in the moment. Sometimes they are lessons that seem very not gift-like upon reception. Take the concept of gift loosely here. As this is an eclipse, I am tempted to see this as a fate intervention that helps hope seem like a possibility.
I do not often read with planned out spread placements for my cards. But this combination almost created one so clearly in my mind, it feels like I am reading a spread. The reality, the gift, the caution? You are given a message, a hope, a miracle, an opportunity. But caution comes: seeing a reward and wanting more. Be grateful for the blessing, not greedy for more to come. Possibly also the guidance of the ace requires focus on ONE cup, One thing, and to not be distracted by other things going on outside this moment of hope, this dream that has a spark of true opportunity.
Rainbow Brainskull Guidance:
Extremely Slow Long-term Growth
Again, focusing in on the one thing you want to flourish. A seed does not make a tree in one day, or even a year…but many. It needs many to grow strong. In a world of instant, remember that true solid foundations take time.
Enjoy the moments and the time and effort of now. Stay present.
Guidance from Mother Mary:
Our Lady of Manifest Miracles
Again, it is yelling eclipse energy. Astrologers warn again manifesting at this time. Some because it is a time where destiny will try to align you with your soul’s purpose, so why mess with what is already a planned manifestation? That is kind of how the title of the card is coming up in my brain. Be raw, and admit what you dream of. Be even rawer and admit why it scares you to pursue this dream you have to make your life great. How can you do it with that fear? Are there blessings that are ready to meet you when you are ready to meet your fear and move forward to joy anyway?
Sassy Spiritual Inspiration:
Know the Difference between Shame and Guilt.
I think shame is like fear, and we can let it hold us back. It is an easy emotion to get stuck in. Sometimes I even feel SHAME ABOUT being in FEAR, which is a layered cake of fucked up nonsense. I would say its emotional quicksand. Avoid emotional quicksand. I do not wish for you to avoid emotions. Face them, name them, do not give them the power to take you under. Ground yourself. Like how so many people use the roots of trees to help pull themselves out of quicksand. Something grounding can help you avoid getting into a shameful cycle of stuckness.
Decks Used:
The Original Tarot by Da Brigh
Rainbow Brainskull by Ramin Nazer
Spiritual AF by Knock Knock
Mother Mary Oracle by Alana Fairchild
Thank you for joining me for another Moon reading, I worked on this one early because the day of and before for me are going to be a bit full…and I did want to keep to the schedule.
& I do offer personal readings if you are so inclined.
Feeeeeeeling this!!!!