February 2026 is anything but a quiet or traditional month, and while we’re used to it being all about romance as Cupid wields its bow and arrow, our love lives will be subject to some seismic shifts in the weeks ahead.
With a super rare conjunction between Saturn and Neptune on the 20th, Uranus sending out surprises all month long, and Venus swimming through graceful Pisces on Valentine’s Day, we’ve got a February ahead of us unlike any other!
But fear not! Among all these twists and turns will be some very romantic and passionate energies on offer, so read on to see what days to circle in red, and which days to avoid when it comes to leading with your heart.
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Venus in Pisces Sets the Stage for Romance
Venus, the planet of love and beauty, begins the month in free-thinking Aquarius, which is not the most romantic cycle, as Venus prefers to lead with her head, rather than her heart, when she occupies this rebellious sign. However, that all changes on the 10th, when Venus swims into Pisces for the rest of the month, bringing blessings in her wake.
Venus is exalted in Pisces, meaning she operates at her absolute best, and can give the oodles of love and kindness that she wants to all the time, yet can’t always deliver in more hard-hearted signs. When Venus is in the sign of the fish, she wants nothing more than to give and receive love without boundaries, and express unconditional love without restrictions or restraints.
This can be a wonderful thing indeed, but Venus in Pisces is something of a double-edged sword. After all, it is wonderful to love unconditionally and unreservedly, but it can become problematic if we give that love to undeserving people, or take it so far that we lose sight of what is really going on.
This combination may encourage us all to put on our rose-colored glasses in February, but make sure those rose-colored glasses aren’t also blinding you to any important red flags. Remember to see people and partnerships as clearly as possible while still leaving room for a bit of fairy tale romance. It is possible to do both.
Valentine’s Day Has Surprises in Store
The Moon spends nearly the entire day of the 14th in no-nonsense Capricorn, only entering Aquarius around midnight, so we won’t be in the mood for any frivolous displays of affection that aren’t grounded in reality. The Moon in Capricorn is always a rather serious combination, so it may feel like we have more important things to focus on than wondering whether or not we’ve got a secret admirer.
However, the Sun will be forming a square to master-of-surprises Uranus–an angle that will crystalize on the 15th, but this could usher in a real urge to go against the grain and try something different. Couples or those who are dating may want to do something outside the usual romantic dinner trope and celebrate their connection in more unique ways. Singles might try flirting with someone outside their regular type, or choose to completely ignore the holiday altogether by diving into some diverting activity.Â
Fortunately, the Moon will trine Uranus throughout the day, making it easier for us to reconcile Capricorn’s traditional and pragmatic vibes with the shockjock ways of Uranus.Â
Meanwhile, loving Venus will be in mystical Pisces, so we will crave a sense of fantasy and even glamor in our connections, preferring to get caught up in the passion, even if only for a little while. Venus is also coming into a close conjunction with the asteroid Pallas, which is all about intelligence and how we elevate our thinking, so a date to a museum or planetarium or some other mentally stimulating venue would be the best bet for romance.
Saturn & Neptune Can Rock Your World
On February 20th, we witness an exceptionally rare conjunction between Saturn and Neptune, who are aligning at the very first degree of the zodiac, 0° Aries, which is going to be like a Universal reset for all of us. Saturn is structure and responsibility, while Neptune is dreams and illusions, so these are very different energies, to say the least.Â
Still, this conjunction will impact everyone, and plenty of us will experience it in regards to a romantic connection or our relationships more broadly. Perhaps you are coming to terms with your expectations around love, or you are realizing that you’ve clung to outdated beliefs about relationships that are no longer serving you.Â
Sometimes it is good to question the things we think we know, and this alignment is inviting you to hit the refresh button on your ideals and beliefs. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to improve the way you love, because it will be over thirty before we witness this alignment again, and not at such a critical degree, either.
Uranus is Ready to Shake Things Up
February is actually a relatively quiet month in the sense that there won’t be that many planetary angles happening overhead, but the angles we will experience will be quite potent and difficult to miss. Rebel Uranus will be especially busy throughout February, making several strong squares to inner planets that could throw your love life for a bit of a loop.
Pay special attention around the 8th, when Venus squares Uranus, shaking things up in our romantic life, and again on the 27th, when sexy Mars will make its own square to Uranus. Mars is our passions and sex drive, while Venus guards the love side of our connections, so the Mars square could see our desires changing drastically, or going through a bit of a loop. Expect the unexpected.
Mercury Retrograde Can Bring Back a Few Old Flames
Mercury will be slowing down in the first half of February as it prepares to turn retrograde in Pisces on the 26th, but this shouldn’t cause you any major headaches this month, although March is a different story. However, it is worth noting that Mercury will conjoin Venus while retrograde on the 28th, which could bring a few exes back into the picture.
Mercury retrograde is always about returning to the past or reevaluating things we think we know, so it is very possible that an old flame could appear from out of the blue, hoping to get your attention.Â
Sometimes this is a good thing, if you two didn’t get together in the past because of a matter of timing, then this could offer you a second chance to give things a go. However, if you ended things with this person for a valid reason, then don’t welcome them back into your life just because they felt like dropping by.
It’s alright if you need a little bit of time to figure out what is the right thing to do in this situation, but, regardless, you should make the decision that is best for you and best for your heart–don’t entertain chaos and drama because you mistook it for passion and excitement. That’s the surest way to muck up your love life, so save yourself the headache if you can.
Use these dates and transits to make February your most romantic month of 2026!
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