Theme + Tarotscopes for February 2026

An energetic theme for the collective and an individual reading for each of the signs across February - in honour of my new oracle deck, valentines day, and Imbolc join The Festival of Innocence here!

Theme for Feb channelled at Winter Solstice 2025:

The Hidden Cauldron 

What is brewing in the dark, away from distraction?

This month, the Hidden Cauldron, is about working in the invisible, behind the scenes. Making, building, tending to our hearts, our work, our families — whatever it is, you are invited to go really deep this month and perhaps protect a little more than usual.

A month for reflection and inner work. Look back to June, July, and August of last year — what was happening then? Some of this energy will be mirrored now, returning for tending. We are in the cauldron time, nurturing those seeds, those early and young places within us that crack and zing with potential, and for some of us also hold deep wounding. You are asked: what do you want more of, dear one? There is a sense of amplification — the dial will be turned up on where your attention lies — so what do you want to see?

There is Aquarian energy afoot. Aqua, who believes you can handle straight talking, is reminding you that the floor is yours. Do not misinterpret this as a call to abandon yourself into “doing better.” Instead, go deep into compassion. What do you need? How can you release yourself from anything that feels prison-like with a simple adjustment of your lens?

This is a powerful month to work with intuition. The High Priestess teaches us to gather all the data we need before jumping to conclusions. She shows us how intuition and truth can coexist without fear.

Deepening into practices has come through as a strong theme for this entire year. We call upon our practices to help us grow strong, to become empowered so that we can heal ourselves and know for ourselves. Whether your practice wants to be painting or meditating, dedicate yourself to something this month — and do it even when it’s hard.

This is also a beautiful month for writing, creative work, and planning. There may be some big shifts mid-month, both collectively and personally, relating to greed and gratitude, apathy and connection to life. Anchor into the wisdom of these themes through nature connection, your sense of spark, creativity, and fun, and gently hold the parts of yourself that feel wounded in these areas. Connect with your dreams this month — perhaps this will be your practice.

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Tarotscopes:

Read your sun, moon and rising sign for a fuller picture, it can be nice to read these at the beginning and end of the month. See the theme of the month to situate your reading. 

Each sign has an invitation to work with a colour, shape, plant or otherwise. 'Work with them' by taking time with them energetically or physically: think about them/look at them/ dream on them - see what arises. All energies carry wisdom. If you want to work further with your reading feel free to book a 1:1 and let me know you'd like to deepen into the mythos of your month ahead.

Aquarius

Aquarius, this month invites you into a tender reckoning with what has been lost and what is still quietly growing. There may be a sense of grief or disappointment lingering at the edges, but beneath it lies a fertile ground asking for patience and care. Something is maturing slowly, even if it doesn’t yet look the way you hoped it would. You are encouraged to nurture yourself as you would a garden — with warmth, creativity, and trust in natural timing. Rather than rushing forward, tend to what is already alive. Allow rest, pleasure, and embodiment to restore your faith. What you are growing now will reward steadiness and devotion, even if the fruits are not yet visible. Connect with grape vine, deep rest and the white gold frequency of trust at this time.

Capricorn

Capricorn, you are standing at a threshold between solitude and renewal. This month may feel quiet, even confusing at times, as old narratives dissolve and new directions have yet to fully form. You are asked to step back from external noise and listen carefully to your inner compass. Emotional clarity may come through confronting a truth that has been avoided — not to dwell in pain, but to free yourself from illusion. Let go of paths that scatter your energy. Simplicity, reflection, and discernment will steady you. Trust that wandering inward now is not stagnation, but preparation for a more honest and aligned beginning. Connect to oak, paper and books, maps and green ink.

Sagittarius

Sagittarius, a spark of renewed vitality moves through you this month, even if it arrives alongside fatigue or lingering worry. You may feel both eager to begin again and uncertain about what to leave behind. There is wisdom in honoring how much you’ve already endured — resilience lives in your body, not just your vision. You are being asked to release an emotional attachment that no longer sustains you, even if it once felt meaningful. Walking away does not mean failure; it means honouring your growth. Let yourself rest, then move forward with intention, carrying only what truly fuels your fire. Connect to yellow, beeswax candles and bees in general.

Aries

Aries, this month brings a powerful invitation to align effort with love and purpose. Your daily work, habits, and commitments are under review, asking whether they reflect who you are becoming. A moment of clarity or reckoning may arrive, offering a chance to choose again — more consciously, more truthfully. Relationships, both with others and with yourself, play a key role in this process. There is potential for deep satisfaction and self-sufficiency if you act with integrity rather than impulse. Slow, consistent action grounded in values will bring lasting rewards. Trust the quiet confidence that grows when your choices honour your whole self. Work with violet and iris.

Taurus

Taurus, this month stirs a desire for movement and renewal, though it may feel unfamiliar or even unsettling at first. You are being asked to step into a more curious, open stance toward life, loosening old mental frameworks that have kept you safe but constrained. A new creative or energetic impulse wants expression, yet clarity may come only after you release certainty. Let yourself experiment without needing immediate answers. Courage now looks like curiosity. By softening rigid expectations, you allow a more authentic sense of direction to emerge — one that speaks to both heart and mind. Connect to salt water, opal and magenta this month.

Cancer

Cancer, this month illuminates patterns around power, desire, and self-worth. You may become aware of where attachment or control has subtly shaped your choices, and this awareness brings an opportunity for liberation. Joy, warmth, and vitality are available when you reclaim your agency and choose life-affirming connections. Conflict or tension may surface, not to punish, but to reveal where boundaries need strengthening. Protect your light by choosing honesty over avoidance. When you honour your truth, even difficult moments can become catalysts for clarity and renewed self-respect. Work with the wisdom of lion, white-gold and ruby this month.

Virgo

Virgo, this month calls for gentleness with grief and patience with transition. There may be a sense of emotional heaviness or regret tied to something that has already passed, yet movement is possible if you allow yourself to release the weight of what cannot be changed. Guidance appears through structure, learning, or trusted wisdom — reminding you that you don’t have to navigate this alone. Small steps toward calmer waters will restore equilibrium. Let ritual, routine, or spiritual grounding support you. Healing unfolds not through fixing, but through allowing yourself to be guided forward with care. Work with routine and boundary, black ink and gold leaf this month.

Scorpio

Scorpio, this month deepens your connection to inner authority and intuitive intelligence. You are invited to initiate something consciously, blending insight with action rather than force. Pay attention to subtle signals, synchronicities, and inner knowing — they hold more truth than surface appearances. Communication, learning, or mental focus may sharpen, helping you articulate what once felt ineffable. Balance strategy with receptivity. When you trust both your vision and your silence, you move with quiet power. This is a time to act from alignment rather than reaction. Work with geranium and moonflower this month.

Pisces

Pisces, this month asks you to examine how belief systems and inherited narratives shape your expression. You may feel a pull between clarity and impulse, tradition and experimentation. Growth comes from integrating wisdom with creative fire, not choosing one over the other. Let discipline support inspiration rather than restrict it. Teaching, learning, or mentorship may play a role now, reminding you that your voice carries weight when grounded in lived truth. Move forward with integrity, allowing your curiosity to be guided by deeper principles rather than fleeting urges. Work with ivy and oak this month.

Gemini

Gemini, this month brings dynamic change that may feel destabilising before it feels liberating. Shifts in relationships, resources, or priorities challenge you to adapt and rebalance. Rather than resisting upheaval, look for where it frees you from an outdated structure. There is potential for renewed harmony if you remain flexible and responsive. Value what truly sustains you, not just what dazzles or distracts. By staying present through change, you can emerge with a clearer sense of stability — one built on conscious choice rather than habit. Connect to beehives, hexagons and temple structures this month.

Leo

Leo, this month invites you into a pause of deep reflection. Confusion or uncertainty may surface, not as an obstacle, but as a doorway to greater insight. You are asked to surrender the need for immediate clarity and allow wisdom to emerge through stillness. Emotional tides may ebb and flow, revealing truths that require patience to understand. Let go of old perspectives that no longer resonate. By embracing this liminal space, you prepare for a more authentic expression of self. Trust that insight gained through waiting will guide you forward with grace. Work with obsidian, opal and water this month, Leo.

Libra

Libra, this month highlights celebration, rest, and completion. Connection with others brings joy and renewal, reminding you of the importance of shared experience. At the same time, intentional pauses are necessary to integrate recent growth. You are closing a significant cycle, one that has shaped your understanding of balance and harmony. Allow yourself to acknowledge how far you’ve come. By honouring both community and solitude, you step into a more whole and integrated version of yourself. Completion now makes space for future beginnings rooted in wisdom. Work with seaweed, salt water and celebration.

Illustration of Pisces created for The Spiral Path Stardust collection

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