Astrological Year Forecast for 2026 🌎
Welcome to 2026, the Chinese Year of the Fire Horse!
The Year of the Fire Horse begins on February 17, 2026, and carries the stormy color red of the element Fire, which symbolizes vitality, courage, and passion.
The year 2026 is an explosive whirlwind of unbridled power, speed, inspiration, innovation, progress, profound transformation and collective evolution.
The Year of the Fire Horse occurs only once every 60 years and is traditionally associated with revolutionary upheavals, powerful leadership, and global transformation.
The year 2026 is a dynamic year of profound transformation, challenging old structures and creating new paradigms.
With the dominant energy of Fire and Air, 2026 will emotionally unfold even faster and more changeable. The year 2026 calls for confidence and bold steps.
According to numerology, 2026 is associated with the number 1.
The year 2025 was a transitional year, marked with the number 9, which symbolizes closure, letting go, and new beginnings. A cycle of 9 ended with war, threat, and chaos.
Therefore, Number 1 marks the beginning of a new 36-year cycle of reconstruction.
Neptune in Aries, Pluto in Aquarius, and Uranus in Gemini set the tone for global events and indicate profound shifts and drastic changes in the global political landscape, as well as in economic and banking systems.
The direct passage of asteroid Chiron in Aries from January 2, 2026, the ingress of Neptune in Aries (January 27, until March 2039), and Saturn in Aries (February 15, 2026), opens a socio-political revolution, a spiritual awakening, towards a just society.
In this multipolar world of geopolitical tensions, digitalization, militarization, cultural collapse, Islamization, increasing nationalism, we see the dawn of a new era of Christian activism emerge, modern crusaders, revolutionary idealism, spiritual breakthroughs, and a complete transformation of humanity’s approach to faith and religious diversity.
The year 2026 will therefore be marked by a spiritual renaissance with shifts in global belief systems and significant societal transformations, political upheavals, gender equality, economic restructuring, reform, innovation, new leadership, and technological advancements.
The conjunction of warrior planet Mars and powerful Pluto at 3° in Aquarius on January 28, 2026, sets the tone for the entire year 2026.
Occurring world events are an indicator of what will unfold in the coming decades and herald a turbulent time of upheaval and transformation.
The exact conjunction of Saturn and Neptune at 0º in Aries on February 20, 2026, also reveals a fundamental clash between reality and illusion until the end of March 2026.
This can lead to extreme delusions, blindness, euphoria, ecstasy, chaos, disillusionment with existing belief systems, confusion, misinformation, social discrepancy, and reality distortion.
We are at a crucial turning point, because what we are experiencing now is historically rare and comparable to the period 480-483 AD, after the fall of the Western Roman Empire.
The powerful generational planets Pluto, Neptune, and Uranus all briefly changed zodiac signs at that time, forming a unique pattern together. This very pattern is repeating itself now.
The rare “Grand Magic Trine” between Uranus in Gemini, Neptune in Aries, and Pluto in Aquarius is the most significant planetary alignment imaginable.
This interplanetary gesture of innovation, transformation, and vision formed in 2024 and will remain active through 2028.
Pluto in Aquarius represents transformation in technology, community, and the systems we rely on.
Neptune in Aries encourages us to dream in new ways about who we are and how we express our individuality.
Uranus in Gemini brings breakthroughs in communication, ideas, transportation, and technology.
Together, they create an energy flow that sparks innovation, vision, and collective change.
A Trine between Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto is very rare, and Neptune as the apex (midpoint) only occurs once every 500 years. The last time Neptune was at the apex was in 1504!
From August 21, 2025, to September 15, 2025, Uranus in Gemini, Neptune in Aries, and Pluto in Aquarius (at 1º) formed the first Trine.
The second Trine (at 4º) is from July 7 to 31, 2026, and the third exact Trine (at 6º) is from June 5 to 17, 2027.
Because Pluto in Aquarius, Saturn and Neptune in Aries, and Uranus in Gemini are all on the first degrees of these signs and will form multiple aspects with the Moon, Mercury, Venus, Sun, or Mars within a 3° orb this year, this could have a major impact on the world.
The four eclipses of 2026 in Aquarius, Virgo, Leo, and Pisces demonstrate that our individual growth always contributes to the collective whole.
Solar eclipses typically bring new beginnings. Lunar eclipses bring endings.
The first Eclipse of the year is the annular solar eclipse of February 17, 2026, at 28º Aquarius, highlighting new beginnings around innovation, technology, and community.
In early spring 2026, this could lead to economic instability and the emergence of dangerous ideological movements, cult-like organizations, or the rise of “religious” or “spiritual” leaders who promise salvation but are actually seeking power, worship, and control. Narcissism and doom-mongering arise as people, fearing change, cling to outdated versions of themselves or to an idealized society that no longer exists. We must develop our own inner strength to survive.
Think for ourselves. Small-scale, like-minded groups will be the way forward.
On March 3, 2026, there will be a total Blood Moon Eclipse at 12º54 Virgo, which could bring revelations about healthcare and food security.
From March 15, 2026, asteroid Ceres shifts into Taurus (money, stock markets, currencies, and trading), and this shift, coming shortly after the total Blood Moon eclipse, could mark the end of years of economic instability.
In 2026, we will experience extreme weather conditions again.
Volcanic activity, which increased globally in 2025, will continue in 2026.
Due to the conjunction of Saturn and Neptune in Aries (on February 20, 2026 precisely), tornadoes, floods, and wildfires could occur in the first half of 2026, causing enormous damage.
In the spring of 2026, there will be increased seismic activity and extreme weather conditions.
The months of April through June 2026, in particular, present an increased risk of power outages and global internet disruptions.
From April 19th to 20th, 2026, the world could become tense with the historic conjunction of Mercury, Mars, Saturn, and Neptune in Aries.
This is a powerful turning point where disruption, containment, oppression, limitations and blockades, ideological violence, protests, or political crises must be taken into account.
The digitization of money will continue in 2026. Digital currencies, particularly Bitcoin and other new cryptocurrencies, will become increasingly strong thanks to Pluto in Aquarius.
Pluto rules banks and the global financial world, and Aquarius represents innovation.
The demand for alternative energy remains undiminished, but the global oil and gas market will remain strong in 2026.
Uranus will finally leave Taurus behind on April 26th, 2026.
Uranus in Taurus has been reshaping the economy since March 2019, paving the way for cryptocurrencies and digital payment systems. From April 27, 2026, Uranus begins its uninterrupted journey through Gemini. Uranus, in the air sign of Gemini, will completely change the world until 2033.
This era of technological revolution brings innovation and groundbreaking discoveries, particularly in the fields of artificial intelligence, algorithms, transportation, quantum computing and virtual communication technologies, education, telecommunications, travel and commerce, space exploration, and alternative energy sources such as wind and tidal power.
However, we must be mindful of fake news, AI cloning, overstimulation, fragmentation, and identity fraud. Photo and video illusions, particularly those involving leaders or public figures, become increasingly aggressive, sophisticated, and persuasive with Uranus in Gemini.
Because of Gemini’s dual nature, Uranus can bring both genius and chaos here.
New technologies emerge, and medicines are being developed to treat diseases once considered incurable. Meat consumption is decreasing, and vegetable proteins are being replaced.
The centralized digital currency and digital ID will be gradually introduced starting in April 2026.
Aries rules the face and head, and with Saturn and Neptune in Aries until April 13, 2028, we will all be affected by this.
Our identity, online profile pictures, Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram, avatars—everything is interconnected. The old world is being taken over by the digital age of Uranus in Gemini.
Our daily lives will be completely transformed by the evolution of AI.
From June 2026, Saturn will separate from Neptune in Aries, and then the new reality and political consciousness of freedom, equality, brotherhood, international solidarity will become noticeable worldwide.
With the Full Moon in Capricorn on June 29, 2026, Mercury goes retrograde in Cancer until July 23, 2026. Mercury retrograde in Cancer can cause heightened emotional sensitivity and psychological disorders, as well as significant disruptions in communication and technology. Cyberattacks are most likely after June 28, 2026, with Mars in Gemini.
From July 1, 2026, to July 26, 2027, the Great Benefactor Jupiter travels through the fire sign Leo. The last time Jupiter was in Leo was in 2014.
Jupiter’s transit through Leo until July 26, 2027, is a hopeful wave of expansion, freedom, leadership, clarity, and perception, but we will also face extremes, such as inflated egos and power struggles. With Jupiter in Leo, we will experience a cultural renaissance in the arts, fashion, tourism, entertainment such as film and music, and major sporting events, with more brilliance and extravagance as a distraction in a divisive world. Partly due to Neptune in Aries, a new generation of filmmakers, writers, poets, and directors will emerge, and impressive films and theater productions will be produced.
Jupiter will remain in Cancer until June 30, 2026. Jupiter in Cancer rules real estate, so I expect rising house prices and an overheated market in the first half of 2026.
House prices will stabilize or even decline in 2026. Jupiter’s expansionism in Leo could cause a market bubble, budget problems, and inflation. Leo rules the Sun, and therefore also gold.
The gold price could rise until September 2027; silver and cryptocurrencies also rise in value.
In politics, with theatrical Jupiter in Leo, we see charismatic, ego-driven, and authoritarian leaders, and populism could further increase. This also explains the desire for patriotism and nationalism, but it could also further fuel polarization.
July 2026 will be a turbulent month of geopolitical tensions, confrontations, and power struggles, both globally and in our personal lives.
The conjunction of Mars at 3º with Uranus in Gemini on July 4, 2026, shows a volatile mix of destabilization and disruption in the areas of communication, technology, education, and mobility. Mars conjunct Uranus is an aspect of “act first, think later.”
Particularly in the United States (Uranus Return), social unrest, revolutionary movements, and fundamental changes in government structures may arise.
The opposition of Jupiter in Leo and Pluto in Aquarius throughout July 2026 highlights a global struggle for control, particularly in the economy and politics.
This aspect suggests that established powers may be challenged by rising forces.
Amidst the chaos of July 2026, this opposition receives cosmic support from Pluto and Neptune in Aries and Uranus in Gemini, forming a beautiful and rare configuration in Air and Fire.
This astrological Cradle or Trapezium can indicate sudden, accelerated growth and offer an opening for a solution to a global problem.
Europe is facing multiple political upheavals, with economic issues as the cause. Europe’s decline began in 2022 and is irreversible, so the breakdown will continue in 2026.
Protest movements will increase, widening the gap between citizens and politicians. There is increasing resistance to politics, and blame is shifted to economic and migration problems.
Nationalism is growing all over Europe, especially in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Due to harmonious aspects with Jupiter in Leo from July 2026, we also see a collective and individual drive for peace, balance, integration, and building a better society; new progressive forms of entrepreneurship, healthcare, food and agriculture, animal welfare, education, housing, energy, climate, and governance.
The war in Ukraine is nearing its end but will continue until mid-2027.
Ukraine will most likely be divided, and reconstruction will only take place in 2028-2029.
Russia’s rapprochement with China and India will deepen further in 2026.
In 2026, Israel will prioritize the reconstruction of Gaza and receive significant American aid. However, anti-Israel sentiment remains strong in the world and could lead to major challenges around 2029.
Neptune in Aries also heralds religious conflicts, such as increasing aggression from radicals who want to impose their beliefs globally.
From July 28, 2026, the Lunar Nodes shift into the Aquarius/Leo axis, marking a period until early 2028 of collective consciousness, social justice, and innovation.
The emphasis will be on social inequality, technological progress, and collective responsibility.
From July 26 to December 9, 2026, Saturn is retrograde in Aries.
During this period, world peace could be hanging by a thread.
Existing conflicts will escalate further in 2026 and 2027. A war between Israel and Iran is not out of the question, and tensions between Europe and Russia could escalate. Large-scale conflicts could also arise in the Asia-Pacific regions, North and South Korea, as well as China and Taiwan, as governments vie for power.
Saturn’s retrograde period in Aries from July 26 to December 9, 2026, calls for a karmic resolution, as unresolved wars and geopolitical rivalries resurface.
The 2026 summer eclipse season is very similar to the 1979 eclipse, the year the current Islamic Republic of Iran was founded. This eclipse cycle will have a major impact on the situation in Iran, with the risk of war and strained foreign relations.
The Total Solar Eclipse of August 12, 2026, at 20º Leo will be the first Total Solar Eclipse visible from mainland Europe since 1999. Astrologically, this Total Solar Eclipse will be a significant turning point, particularly for the European Union, European countries, and their role in the world—a bold new beginning regarding creativity, leadership, and self-expression.
The partial Lunar Eclipse in Pisces at 4° Pisces on August 28, 2026, is the sixth in a series of seven eclipses on the Virgo-Pisces axis that began in September 2024 and lasts until February 2027. This marks the end of a chapter of spiritual liberation, compassion, and sacrifice.
From September 2026, with multiple retrograde planets, a period of relative calm will begin, a period of evaluation, reflection, reorientation, and restructuring, particularly in areas where previous efforts have not yielded the desired results.
Despite the harsh aspects of Mars in Leo to Uranus and Pluto, October 2026 is a month of profound transformation, in which old structures are further dismantled to make way for new ones. Globally, we can see significant changes in leadership, economic policy, and social movements.
Pluto in Aquarius brings a resurgence of social activism and revolution on a global scale.
Aquarius embodies the ideals of social justice and equality, prompting people to rebel against oppressive systems.
The power of collective action can be harnessed to address injustice and create a more just world. There will be a renewed focus on human rights and freedom and the reform of society’s social structure.
On an individual level, the rebellious spirit of Pluto in Aquarius offers a unique opportunity for personal growth and independence by pushing boundaries, unhindered by societal expectations.
Pluto in Aquarius will further develop AI in the next twenty years.
The question arises whether our humanity is being sacrificed to technology.
Are we becoming redundant as humanity?
Aquarius represents what is best for the collective, at the expense of the individual.
The individual spirit will eventually disappear in favor of the collective.
We often only understand the value of personal freedom once it is lost.
In short, 2026 is a year of profound transformation and unpredictability.
The unique cosmic interplay of the slow-moving planets creates the perfect storm that will fundamentally alter the course of human civilization.
On a personal level, 2026 is a year to embrace change, to pursue goals with determination and a greater understanding of yourself and the world around us.
The world is renewing itself.
It always has been, and it always will be.
Whether it’s embracing new opportunities, confronting difficult truths, or simply being open to change, 2026 is the year in which personal growth will not only be possible but inevitable.
I wish all dear readers a wonderful and inspiring 2026! 💫
Marlies Goovers
