Astro Iris I’m starting with the end and the main takeaway of this article dedicated to the Full Moon in Leo ♌️.
This is the perfect moment to do ourselves — and then everyone around us — a huge favor: surrender and let go of any control, any struggle, accepting everything that’s bigger than us and that we can no longer handle on our own. This time, the heavy planetary pile-up in Aquarius ♒️ is forcing us to turn inward toward groups of people, family, home, roots, and soul. The ego and individualism so typical of Leo ♌️ suddenly get snuffed out — abruptly, even brutally — leaving no more room for them to shine.
February 2, 2026, kicks off the month with this Full Moon event. The exact peak happens right after midnight, at 00:09, in Leo at 13°03’, in the 10th House.
The Full Moon activates the axis between the 4th House (Aquarius) and the 10th House (Leo). It’s an event that highlights and pushes the contributions and attitudes each of us brings to home, emotional roots, family, and inner security (4th House) versus career, public reputation, authority, and social visibility (10th House).
Traditionally, the 4th House is ruled by Cancer. In this chart, Cancer occupies the 9th House (philosophy, travel, higher education, beliefs), with retrograde Jupiter sitting there. The Full Moon influences emotional security through intellectual or spiritual expansion, but with a strong introspective undertone. The cluster of planets in Aquarius (4th House) opposing the Moon in Leo (10th House) can trigger crises around balancing personal needs with the need for family stability. We’re being asked to re-evaluate how we integrate our beliefs into family structures and career, how we use them, and to what end.
The Ascendant at 0°49’ Scorpio brings intensity to transformation. Its rulers, Mars and Pluto, are both in Aquarius ♒️ in the 4th House. This points to reshaping inner power, regeneration, and deep confrontations in the family area — including transformative decisions around home and roots.
General influence on the zodiac signs
• Fixed signs (Leo, Aquarius, Taurus, Scorpio)
Leo ♌️ is closing out a project or a chapter in career. Public status and visibility are directly affected.
Aquarius ♒️ finds themselves pulled into situations that demand attention turned inward — toward family, home, roots.
Taurus ♉️ faces changes in relationships.
Scorpio ♏️ (with the Ascendant in their sign) is re-assessing how they invest their personal resources — at soul, mind, body, and career/public status levels.
• Cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn)
Aries ♈️ gets drawn toward potentially tense situations involving fun, distractions, and adventures that require balancing with friend groups — those groups seem to carry major sway in decisions right now.
Cancer ♋️ may see closures of cycles related to material and financial resources, especially how they’re managed jointly with close partners or in relationships. A transformation in resource management is called for.
Libra ♎️ has the friendship and social-circle sector activated — time to adjust dynamics that no longer work as before. On the flip side, creativity gets a boost. Something artistic, in any form of self-expression aimed at a wider audience, could really take off in the coming months.
Capricorn ♑️ may feel tempted to use power and authority for personal gain. This is a lesson in learning to hold back from controlling others or using them for selfish ends — any such move will backfire.
• Mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces)
Gemini ♊️ wraps up a way of thinking and expressing themselves that no longer serves or highlights their best. They realize it and start moving toward fresh curiosities and new ways of communicating.
Virgo ♍️ reaches a peak in the work vs. personal satisfaction dynamic. Any feelings about this balance get measured against core values and how useful/helpful they are in the places they go.
Sagittarius ♐️ feels like everything they already know is suddenly too small. Most likely evaluating options for deeper studies, advanced training, or even planning those long-dreamed-of trips. Their entire view of spirituality is shifting.
Pisces ♓️ closes out a phase of daily routine and everyday work. In theory and in practice, they truly surrender to life. Wherever they can no longer contribute, change, transformation, and alchemy appear. To make space for that, they step back, widen their perspective, and create breathing room.
What to do / what to avoid
• YES: Dive into emotional depths, transform family dynamics, express yourself creatively in your career, reflect on your beliefs and inner sense of safety, collaborate in partnerships (but stay cautious and alert), accept releasing ego, pride, arrogance, and any sense of superiority.
• NO: Don’t avoid confrontations with loved ones (risk of “explosions”), but steer clear of impulsive reactions or actions. Don’t ignore health signals. Don’t force major public changes without a solid foundation. Avoid impulsive financial decisions or emotional shopping sprees 🖤.
The Sabian symbol for the Moon at 13–14° Leo is: “An old sea captain rocking himself in a hammock on the porch of his cottage.”
It symbolizes looking back, quietly reflecting on past experiences and the wisdom gained from them — a moment that invites pause and integration around family, home, country, origins, and roots versus the drive to push forward in career and public visibility.
We’re being invited to detach from control, to own our emotional moments, and to find inner peace through acceptance.
It’s a reminder that real power comes from deep reflection, evolution, gratitude, regeneration, and inner change.
Tap into the power of who you already are and who you’ve become up to this point.
