This Week in Lunar Astrology: Moon in Taurus, Gemini, Cancer and Leo
- Marcus Romano
- Feb 23
- 6 min read
For this lunar cycle (February 19 to March 18, 2026) we are exploring: How the Moon Affects You and How to Use Her Energy Best as She Transits Each Sign and Conjoins Each Planet! For this week in lunar astrology, the moon transits through Taurus, Gemini, Cancer and Leo. Note that this is general information, and the house in which the Moon is located in your natal chart will direct where the energy flows most notably in your life. For now, you can use the general sign energetics as set forth below. Have fun!
This Week in Lunar Astrology at a Glance:
Moon in Taurus - Leaf your worries behind!
The Moon is in Taurus from February 21, at 6:32 PM ET to February 23, at 9:30 PM ET.
This is great energy for you to complete or work on old projects. Taurus’ fixed Earth energy enjoys steadily building and growing things in the material world, so you can take advantage of this constant energy to put effort into slowly improving projects already under way.
The energy is calm, stabilizing, and magnetic. This is a nice Moon for you to relax and do soothing activities. You might want to make tasty food or go out to dinner. You can bake and eat some good baked goods too. Watching movies or spending time on the couch with a good book (read for enjoyment not work under this one!) is just fine, at the right time. However, there is a lazy side to it – Taurus can get stuck – so be sure that you are not overly indulgent or resting when you need to be working.
You can work on art projects or play music. You can do design work as well – Taurus has excellent taste and works well with form and structure. If you have a career in arts or music, this is a time to think about how you make money from it. If you work with money or in the financial world, this is a good Moon for doing more work than normal. You can also do muscular building exercise. Time spent in the garden or with your house plants is good under this Moon. If you have an indoor plant starting set up, its good to plant at this time. This is a magnetic and sensory stimulating energy, so it can be nice for any sensual activities. Again, be careful not to overdo it!
The Moon is Conjunct Uranus in Taurus from February 23, at 12:30 PM to 6:30 PM
This is an unstable position for the Moon, even in Taurus, the most stable sign in the zodiac. You may have flashes of genius in cooking, baking, financial decisions, building, arts, music, and/or dance. You can use this one to try or make some unique recipes or explore art and music that is eclectic and outside the box. However, this energy destabilizes Luna and can result in some people being more emotionally erratic. Caution here is to avoid doing anything extreme or risky under this aspect. Lifting too much or excessive muscular exertion can result in injuries – the neck is particularly sensitive. Be careful what you eat or breathe in as it could impact your throat, sinuses, ears, and nose. You can use this energy to do something unique or very different to flush these parts of the body – like oil pulls or Nasaya. Be sure all electricity in your life is grounded at this time and reduce general electromagnetic rays coming from the earth and the air during these hours.
Moon in Gemini - Do What You Must, Not Just What You Want
The Moon is in Gemini from Monday, February 23, at 9:31 PM ET to Thursday, February 26, at 12:12 AM ET.
This is great energy for communicating with others. Spending time with friends or siblings is good. You can make some local connections. Gemini’s mutable Air energy enjoys doing a lot of different activities, moving from one place to another, and spreading information. The energy is flexible, adaptable, and versatile. This is a nice Moon for interacting with people and activities that involve movement, so you can go out with friends and have some fun. Playing with bands, dancing, doing some fun art is all nice. This is the best writers Moon as well, so put your ideas to paper in whatever way you might want. It is also good for educating small children, so you can spend time doing that in some way, if it is possible in your current life circumstance.
Your mind can be profoundly impacted; it can achieve a lot of tasks but may get distracted. Therefore, while you can try to juggle a bunch of different activities during this time, do not get too scattered. The energy impacts phones and other small devices, so back up your info, and charge your phone. Give yourself a variety of activities to choose from, but if you have something important to complete, put in the extra effort. Grounding is good on this Moon. Do gentle belly breathing if your mind is moving too fast, or you feel nervous or anxious. If you have trouble sleeping, use gentle nervines like chamomile or lemon balm to help (take two bags of tea in one cup or a tincture).
Moon in Cancer - There is No Place Like Home
The Moon is in Cancer from Thursday, February 26, at 12:13 AM ET to Saturday, February 28, at 3:18 AM ET.
This is great energy for digging into your emotional experiences. Cancer’s cardinal Water energy enjoys time spent with family, work in a small business, and emotionally stimulating activities, people, and places. The energy is nurturing, sensitive, and emotive. This is a home body Moon. You can engage in writing poetry or other emotional arts; watercolors can be nice. Playing or listening to gentle music can be soothing for you. Take time to process your own emotions as they arise. Mood swings are possible, so watch carefully, and do not let them affect those around you. Time spent near water can be calming and meditative.
Spending time with family can be nice, though it can be emotionally provoking as well. Also, if you have a baby around, this is a sweet Moon for being near them. Think about your home and garden and maybe cleaning them up or improving them. You can also cook or bake for those close to you during this Moon. If you own or work for a home, family, or small business, this is a good Moon for putting energy into it. You might want to do some reading of history or genealogy. Anything you might want to do with real estate, property, or homes can be a focus during this lunar transit. Go out, catch a few fish or rest by the water, and relax your mind and emotions! Spend some time under the Moonlight, if you feel inclined. If your feelings are strong, better to wait for the Leo Moon for this advice as this Moon can enhance emotional experiences.
The Moon is Conjunct Jupiter in Cancer from February 27, at 12:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Here, your emotions are stronger and more labile. Jupiter causes things to expand, and here in Cancer, the Moon can lead to emotions being more present and feeling bigger. This is nice for being protective of family or those you consider family. You can do a lot of nurturing or nursing, or you may be asked to do so. If you have a baby to care for, you can give them more love and attention than normal. This can be a convivial combination, but in Cancer, it is more like emotionally connecting with other people rather than something more social, like a big party if the two planetary bodies met in Aquarius. Plant some seeds! Moon Jupiter is fertile, especially in Cancer. If you have a baby to care for, you can give them more love and attention than normal. This is also generally fertile for humans, so if you are trying to get pregnant, this is a nice evening to use.
Moon in Leo - Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted
The Moon is in Leo from Saturday, February 28, at 3:19 AM ET to Tuesday, March 2, at 7:34 AM ET.
This is a great energy for self-expression and management. Leo’s fixed Fire energy enjoys performing, leading the way, having fun, and being seen. The energy is exciting, pleasurable, and theatrical. This Moon is good for sports, artistic performances, musical performances, and dancing. You can attend them or be part of them! Using your creative and self-expressive abilities is nice, and you can be colorful during this transit. Think of what you do for pleasure and try to engage in those activities under this Moon – do something that is entertaining. But this is a Moon where people like to spend money, so be sure not to break the bank! Spending time with children can be nice at this time.
If you manage or have leadership of projects, take control during this Moon transit. This is good for looking into stocks, markets, and finances; it is a financial advisor’s Moon. But this is a gamblers Moon, so control your risk. Watch for the markets to react to the eclipse degree on Tuesday March 2, when the Moon opposes Mars and sets off the 28th degree of the Leo/Aquarius axis. This can really be a fun one, falling on a weekend day.