Saturn-Neptune conjunction 2026
Today, February 20, is an important astrological date to note. It's the defining cosmic event of 2026. Every 36 years, Saturn (the karmic planet of authority) and Neptune (the elusive planet of visions) share a conjunction. Meaning, the two planets align in the same degree and sign.
The last Saturn-Neptune conjunction occurred in 1989, during the fall of the Berlin Wall, amongst other significant geo-political occurrences; both planets met in Capricorn, indicating that old systems were failing and politics were intensifying. The current celestial event is taking place in the warrior sign Aries at 0 degrees, on the World Axis Point (a sensitive point that marks fated circumstances and situations), and critical degree, making it an extraordinary moment when reckonings and revolutions are underway.
In the past few days, we've seen the arrest of a former prince, who is being held responsible for his actions. Also, the Supreme Court is fighting back against the tariffs, the exposure of the Epstein Files (bringing the demise of those in “power”), and a conflict between the U.S. and Iran is reaching a boiling point. Beyond that, major natural disasters are occurring worldwide, from Lake Tahoe to Courmayeur, another common effect of the Saturn-Neptune conjunction. More is to come!
The last time Saturn and Neptune linked up in Aries was in BCE, so far long ago that it's not even available on an ephemeris. We are seeing shifts that will be historic and affect us for a lifetime — mostly fighting for societal change and growth. Therefore, it's important to pay attention to the news unfolding in the present.
Being that we are mid-eclipses and in the pre-retrograde phase of Mercury's moonwalk, secrets are being brought to light, and the collective is two-in-one. Past situations that need to be addressed in our personal lives will motivate us to transform. We are going to see changes that will lead us towards connecting with our innermost dreams — persevering and pushing for what we desire most, and what we want is part of the lesson being brought to us.