New Moon in February
Next February New Moon
in Aquarius, 17°36′
February New Moon Dates, 2026–2029
Times are in your time zone, or in US Eastern Time if your time zone cannot be read. Years and months follow US Eastern Time; where your date differs, the Eastern date is in parentheses.
| Year | Date and time | Sign |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Aquarius 28°48′ | |
| 2027 | Aquarius 17°36′ | |
| 2028 | Pisces 6°24′ | |
| 2029 | Aquarius 25°00′ |
New Moon in Aquarius
A cycle of fresh ideas and change begins when the Sun and Moon meet in Aquarius. This New Moon falls between late January and mid-February, in the depths of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. Its mood is cool, inventive and forward-looking, and it supports intentions about friendship, community, freedom and doing things your own way. Instead of looking back, it asks where you want to go next.
The meaning of an Aquarius New Moon
Traditionally ruled by Saturn and, in modern astrology, by Uranus, Aquarius governs friendship, groups, technology, innovation and humanitarian ideals. Saturn brings structure and commitment to the sign, while Uranus brings surprise and invention. A New Moon here plants seeds for the future you want to help create, both for yourself and for the people around you.
This lunation favors intentions that break with outdated habits. It is a good time to try a new approach, join a group that shares your values, or commit to a cause larger than yourself. Because the sign is fixed, the intention should be one you will stand by even when it makes you different from the crowd.
Cool heads and clear distance
Emotions may feel more detached than usual. Many people prefer ideas to feelings during these days, and they look at their lives from a distance, which can bring useful clarity. Friendships and online communities can matter more than intimate relationships for a while.
There is also a contrary streak. The urge to reject anything conventional can lead to change for its own sake, and emotional distance can hurt people who need warmth. Stay curious and independent, but keep your heart open to those close to you.
Intentions with the future in mind
Strong intentions under an Aquarius New Moon look to the future. Learn a new technology, start a side project, volunteer for a cause, reconnect with friends, or change a routine that no longer reflects who you are. Intentions about accepting your own quirks and differences also fit well.
Share the intention with a group or community if that feels right. Aquarius energy grows through collaboration, and like-minded people can help you keep going. If the aim feels a little strange to other people, that may be a sign you are on the right track.
Rituals
Write down one habit or belief that feels outdated, and one experiment you will try instead this month.
Reach out to a friend you have not spoken to in a while, or join a group that shares one of your interests.
Spend an hour learning about a cause that matters to you and decide on one small way to contribute.
Write your intention as if describing the future you have already reached.
Journal prompts
Where am I following rules that no longer make sense for me?
Which community or friendship helps me feel most like myself?
What change would I make if I were not worried about fitting in?
How can I balance my independence with real closeness?
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the February new moon?
The date moves from year to year. The next February new moon is shown at the top of this page, and the table lists every February new moon through 2029, all in your time zone. If the page cannot read your time zone, times appear in US Eastern Time (EST or EDT). Years and months follow US Eastern Time, so where your date differs, the Eastern date is added in parentheses. In a year with two new moons in February, both dates are listed.
What zodiac sign is the February new moon in?
A new moon happens when the Moon lines up with the Sun, so it always falls in the same sign as the Sun. The Sun moves into the next sign partway through every month, so a February new moon lands in one of two signs depending on the year. The sign for each year is in the table on this page.
What does the new moon mean in astrology?
The new moon opens the lunar cycle. The Moon is dark and the sky is quiet, and astrologers treat these days as a time to set intentions, start small and plant ideas that can grow over the following weeks. The sign of the new moon colors which kind of beginning feels natural.