Astrological forecast: Full Moon 1st February 2026 Imbolc and the importance of knowledge!

February 1st marks the first important Celtic festival of the year: Imbolc. Halfway between Samhain (1st November) and Beltaine (1st May), this date indicates the inversion of the natural cycle, which passes from the descent to the rise of the sun.

The cold of February purifies nature (February comes from the Latin Februar which means “purify”) but already life is reborn in the countryside. Nests are built and lambs

are born. In Celtic times, the Druids celebrate the «Mother Goddess». It is the feast of fertility, lunar and feminine. Then, the Christian religion will attribute February 2 to the purification of the Virgin and the presentation of Jesus in the temple of Jerusalem.

Imbolc is also Bride’s Day in ancient Ireland. Later it becomes Brigit’s Day (Brigid or Bright or Bride etc...). This goddess is the daughter of Dagda, the god who sits at the top of the Celtic pantheon. She is a great protector of the people.

Key words: celebrate new beginnings

* Let’s have a look at the chart :

Like the last NM in Capricorn, almost all the planets are located on the South-West and Noth-West parts of the zodiac. The stellium moved from Capricorn to the air sign of Aquarius.The six planets (stellium) is opposite the moon (in exile in Leo). in Leo.The ascendant moved from Virgo to Libra, showing us a kind of subtle chronology.

The Leo-Aquarius polarity deals with the balance between all that is personal and all that is impersonal. A Leo Moon is creative, boosting self-expression, pleasure and romance, tackling the individual ego. An Aquarius Sun deals with groups, relations, impersonal friendships, objectivity and innovative solutions.

Due to the stellium, the sun in Aquarius might have many faces, inviting us to deal or to re-find characters/behaviours/ patterns that We have jailed in our unconscious.

The moon in the sign of the sun is in exile! Leo is a fixed sign so it shows the individual cannot change his mind quickly. The emotional nature of the moon might also reveal new possibilities, specially regarding art, creation and personal development.

The moon is located in house 11, reflecting the social world, networks, connections, popularity, professional or artistic success.

* Vesta, the surprising guest!

Vesta, also known as Hestia, is the Roman goddess who rules the household. Symbolized by the sacred fire that burns in homes, its role is to preserve harmony. It is a kind of guardian who opted for a life of celibacy (the “Vestal virgin”) so she could use her energy for other purposes. Some would say she was a little too self- sacrificing,. Vesta’s zodiac sign and house placement in the chart reveals your noble, feminine purpose. Vesta represents the feminine side of Pluto and also involves a karma cleansing.

Acting as a scout planet, Vesta in Aquarius symbolizes a deep devotion and an energy concentration oriented towards innovation, independence and the common good. This position combines the essence of Vesta — the sacred flame of commitment and service—with the revolutionary and humanistic character of Aquarius.

The sun in Aquarius is surrounded by 2 teams: the duet Mars-Pluto and the other duet Mercury-Venus. The action and transformation symphony played by the god of war and the god of the underworld participate to the choir with the god of communication and the goddess of art.

* Saturn and Uranus (rulers of Aquarius) are in stand by, ready to move very soon respectively to Aries and Gemini, ready for the opening of a new cycle or a new symphony in the orchestra of the planets.

* The ascendant Libra talks about diplomacy, relationships, partnerships, artistic value, harmony and justice.

* The fixed cross (Leo-Aquarius-Scorpio-Taurus) deals with concentration achieving goals with an obstinate energy, security, resources and self-worth.

Key word: tenacity

Reflection of the FM: the shaman’s world tree.

This sacred tree serves as a bridge between realms, enabling shamans to journey between dimensions through altered states of consciousness.

- Upper World: The realm of higher knowledge, divine guidance, and enlightenment. Often experienced as ethereal, with bright light, crystal cities, or celestial landscapes. Shamans visit here to seek wisdom from ancestors, spirit teachers, or totem animals.

- Middle World: Our physical reality—where humans live and experience everyday life. This is the world of the body, nature, and ordinary consciousness. Shamans journey here to heal, retrieve lost soul parts, or commune with nature spirits

- Lower World: The realm of the subconscious, ancestral memory, and the land of the dead. It is home to animal spirits and hidden truths. Though often misunderstood as a place of darkness or evil, it is a source of strength, healing, and soul retrieval.

The World Tree’s roots extend into the Lower World, its trunk stands in the Middle World, and its branches reach into the Upper World.

Kalen