The Tamesis
Although the Leo Full Moon peaked on February 1, 2026, its astrological energy remains incredibly powerful, allowing us to speak our truth on a collective and individual level. “The energy has been building for weeks, and the tension in the air is palpable. Many people are noticing it physically, too: anxiety, inner restlessness, poor sleep quality, headaches, fatigue, heart palpitations, or flu-like symptoms,” notes Jettek van Lexmond, co-founder of the popular Lunar Moon Sisters. “This can be seen as a sign that the body is adapting to high energy speeds and making room for new frequencies.”
Since this energy typically lasts a few days after the full moon and sets the tone for what’s to come, Van Lexmond notes, “Many astrologers view this time as a time when everything speeds up, as if a fast-forward button has been pressed. Time feels different, processes run faster, and things that have been dormant for a long time can no longer be postponed.”
Since your nervous system may feel confused and unsettled trying to keep up with the vibe, Van Lexmond recommends using it to your advantage. “Decisions have weight and consequences, and procrastination seems increasingly impossible. Heavyweight planets like Uranus, Saturn, Neptune, Pluto and Mars are all on edge. Themes of endings and rebirth are now more intertwined than ever.”
Van Lexmond said this period also marks one of the most dramatic changes of the year. Neptune, the planet of dreams, spirituality, fantasies, and fantasies, has finally entered the fire sign of Aries. “This is the beginning of a new chapter,” she noted.
In fact, the frequency is changing rapidly: Astrologers say 2026 will be “a year that feels unlike anything we’ve ever known, with palpable high pressure in the air. We are heading towards a period of extreme change. This cycle will continue until 2038 or 2039 Years, and we’re just getting started. Time will tell exactly how this unfolds. The focus will be on how you respond to these changes. This is definitely a year of reconnecting with your inner fire and manifesting it consciously. “
illuminate the soul
The Full Moon in Leo on February 1, 2026 falls right in the middle of this phase of accelerated energy and frequency. Even under the influence of Neptune in Aries, this moon can feel like a powerful turning point. “This full moon illuminates not only the sky but also the hearts of the people, revealing something that has long existed but has not yet been fully realized,” said Van Lexmond.
Leo represents self-development, creativity, and guidance from the heart. “Under this full moon, we see clearly where we have held back, where we have dimmed our light, or where we have continued to play roles that no longer serve us. Emotions can be strong precisely because this moon invites us to take an honest look at what we have been through and who we have become as a result.”
Good news? “This shift of focus from inner processing to embodiment and action. Spirituality no longer just needs to be felt but lived. This moon invites courage. The courage to hold on to what burns within us rather than adapting it to external expectations,” says van Lexmond.
Truth and Authentic Leadership
On a collective level, the February 2026 Full Moon touches on topics like visibility, truth, and authentic leadership—“not through control, but through inner truth,” says Fan. “The old image fades away, replaced by a more honest and powerful form of self-expression.”
This may be an invitation to take charge of the fire within you. “What wants to be felt can be lived fully. What wants to be seen needs space and wholeness,” says Van Lexmond. “In the movement from inner knowledge to visible life, there is a natural transition. The heart wants to lead. Not through superiority, not through silence.” So go ahead, speak your truth, and step into your power this month—it’s time.
