Though the full moon in Leo peaked on February 1, 2026, its astrological energy is still plenty strong, setting us up to speak our truth on a collective and individual level. “Energy has been building up for weeks and the tension in the air is palpable. Many people also notice this physically: anxiety, inner restlessness, poor sleep, headaches, tiredness, palpitations or flu-like symptoms,” notes Jetteke van Lexmond, co-creator of the popular lunar calendar Moonsisters. “This can be seen as a sign that the body is adapting to the high energy speed and making room for new frequencies.”
Because of this energy—which typically lasts for a few days after the full moon and sets the tone for what’s to come—van Lexmond notes that “many astrologers see this time as a phase in which 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 is likely feeling chaotic and restless trying to keep up with this vibe, van Lexmond recommends using it to your advantage. “Decisions have weight and consequences, and procrastination seems increasingly impossible. The heavyweight planets—Uranus, Saturn, Neptune, Pluto and Mars—are all under tension. The themes of closure and rebirth are now more intertwined than ever.”
According to van Lexmond, this period also marks one of the most drastic changes of the year. Neptune, the planet of dreams, spirituality, fantasy, and illusion, has finally moved into the fiery sign of Aries. “It’s the beginning of a new chapter,” she notes.
In fact, the frequencies are changing rapidly: astrologers say 2026 will be a year “that feels different from anything we know, with a palpable high tension in the air. We are moving towards a time of extreme change. This cycle will last until 2038 or 2039, and we are only at the very beginning. Time will tell exactly how this will develop. The focus will be on how you deal with the changes. This is certainly a year to reconnect with your inner fire and live consciously and embodied.”
Lighting up the heart
The full moon in Leo on February 1, 2026 fell right in the middle of this phase of accelerating energy and frequency. Even under the influence of Neptune in Aries, this moon likely felt like a powerful turning point. “This full moon not only lit up the sky, but also the heart, revealing what has been there for a long time but has not yet been fully lived,” says van Lexmond.
Leo stands for self-development, creative power, and guidance from the heart. “Under this full moon, it became clear where we have held back, dimmed our light, or continued to fill roles that no longer suit us. The emotions can be intense, precisely because this moon invites us to look honestly at what we have experienced—and who we have become as a result.”
The good news? “This attention shifts from inner processing to embodiment and action. Spirituality no longer just wants to be felt, but lived. This moon invites courage. Courage to stand up for what burns within us without adapting it to external expectations,” says van Lexmond.
Truth and authentic leadership
On a collective level, the full moon of February 2026 touched on topics such as visibility, truth, and authentic leadership— “not through control, but through inner truth,” says van: “Old images dissolve and make way for a more honest, powerful form of self-expression.”
This can be an invitation to take responsibility for your inner fire. “What wants to be felt can be lived fully. What wants to be seen demands space and integrity,” says van Lexmond. “A natural transition occurs in this movement from inner knowledge to visible life. The heart wants to lead. Not through superiority, but not through silence either.” So go ahead, speak your truth, and step into your power this month—it’s time.
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