February 17 is destined to be astrologically intense and heavier in energy.
We’ve got a New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aquarius landing right on the same stretch of time as the Chinese New Year. That alone is rare enough to raise eyebrows if you know your astrology.
Not every sign will struggle in the same way. Some will actually thrive on this kind of chaos. But a few signs are going to feel like the ground is moving under their feet, whether they’re ready or not.
Here are five zodiac signs most likely to have a rougher time on February 17, why this day hits them harder, and what kind of challenges they might face.
1. Aquarius
Let’s start with the obvious one. This eclipse is happening in Aquarius. That means Aquarians are right in the center of it, and there’s really no escaping this energetic hit.
When eclipses hit your sign, they tend to distort things. Everything from your self-image to your long-term goals is under pressure now.
You can’t really step away from the emotional chaos. February 17 doesn’t allow that luxury.
So, this day brings a strong sense of inner conflict for you. Part of you wants freedom, some kind of change. Another part of you is exhausted and careful not to make things worse..
Because it’s a New Moon eclipse, a lot of what’s happening is internal. You can see a new version of yourself emerging from the dark, but it’s not fully formed yet, so it raises many questions.
That in-between space can feel unsettling, like standing in a doorway too long.
You might also realize you’ve outgrown certain people, or maybe that you’ve been emotionally distant in ways that aren’t working anymore.
The struggle here is letting change happen without trying to control it too much. You hate feeling boxed in, but this eclipse won’t ask for your permission. It’ll rearrange things on its own.
2. Taurus
Taurus, you’re often afraid of change and, well, February 17 is basically a jump-scare.3
This eclipse hits you at a sharp angle, stirring up pressure. It affects your career and that which you value most—your stability. Things that normally feel solid now suddenly feel negotiable or unstable.
This day brings unpredictability from the outside, so you might feel like you have to adapt faster than you’re comfortable with.
But there’s also a deeper layer here. You might be clinging to a version of success or security that no longer suits your direction, and February 17 can force a nasty reality check.
Expect to feel irritable and withdrawn around this date, more than usual.
The urge to dig in your heels will be strong. So will the urge to disappear. Neither is really satisfying right now.
The challenge you have to face and overcome is flexibility.
You have to let go of rigid expectations, soften them. You have to accept that stability doesn’t always come from holding on tighter—sometimes it comes from changing the plan entirely.
3. Leo
Leo, February 17 is tricky for you because your relationships will be put under pressure.
This eclipse lights up Aquarius, which is your opposite sign, so you may feel like other people are suddenly unpredictable or emotionally unavailable.
In some cases, although rarely, they might question your role in their life.
Now, this can make you insecure, and insecurity is basically your kryptonite. You want to be seen, to feel appreciated, and this day brings distortion. You don’t feel that confident anymore.
Expect anything and everything, from misunderstandings to tense conversations.
There’s also another deeper identity issue here. You tend to define yourself through connection and loyalty, but on February 17, you’re being asked to look at whether you’re being yourself right now.
Are you staying true to who you are in relationships—or just giving people the version they want to see?
This is a tricky question on a tricky day. Try not to take everything personally. Some of what’s happening isn’t about you, even if it feels that way.
Give yourself some space, be patient, and don’t try to prove a point just to feel right.
4. Scorpio
Scorpio, you’re bound to feel this day in a low, heavy, internal kind of way.
This eclipse is very emotional for you. It’s tied to home and family. It shakes up psychological foundations and challenges your perspective.
Things you thought you dealt with might resurface now.
The past catches up with you, but it’s not here to give you a hard time. It 将 give you a hard time, but that’s just a byproduct. It’s here to teach you the lessons you overlooked.
Even though you thrive in intensity, Scorpio, this isn’t the kind that feels empowering. There’s something crushing about this emotional gravity pulling you inward.
You’re going to feel more sensitive than usual—because you are—and your thoughts will race left and right as you try to make sense of things.
Keep in mind that eclipses often work like emotional foreshadowing.
There’s also a control issue being brought up here. This day makes things feel murky. Not everything can be analyzed or anticipated, and that’s frustrating for you.
The struggle is trusting the process without needing immediate clarity, letting emotions move through instead of trying to master them.
So be willing to sit with the uncertainty until it tells you its name.
5. Cancer
Cancer, February 17 is destined to get under your skin, one way or another.
This Aquarius eclipse is intense, and it’s going to make you feel emotionally exposed. There’s something unsettling about this, particularly because you don’t fully know why it’s happening.
If you leave your thoughts unguarded, fear will creep in and spread its roots.
Because this eclipse is tied to a larger collective reset, you might feel overwhelmed by things you can’t control.
Absorbing emotions is your bread and butter, but all this collective tension is sure to take a toll on you. It’s very draining.
So you might retreat more than usual or feel oddly disconnected from your body.
Whatever you do, don’t take on everything. Give yourself a break. Don’t fix things that aren’t yours to fix, and don’t fix anything if there’s even a part of you that doesn’t feel like it.
Protect your energy. All will be back to normal in no time.
