Full Moon in Leo – February 1, 2026
The Moon shines especially bright at Imbolc this year, making the Full Moon in Leo on February 1st a truly inspiring lunation. Rich with encouragement for self-expression, creativity, personal power, and heart-centered confidence, this Full Moon is likely to bring a spring to your step, fresh inspiration in your work, and a renewed sense of optimism as the light continues to return.
Since February is the month of love, let’s begin with Venus. During this Full Moon, the planet of love stands in opposition to the Moon, creating a noticeable push-and-pull between emotional comfort and the deeper desires you hold for your relationships. You may feel a strong yearning for connection around this time. Before making any romantic leaps, however, it’s important to check in with your inner needs. Notice where your desires are coming from, and how much they may be shaped by external expectations around love, romance, and partnership.
This lunation also invites us into heart-centered self-leadership. Where have you been looking to others to decide what’s right for you? Now is the moment to reconcile how you truly feel about the bigger questions in your life and how you want to lead yourself into the year ahead.
At the same time, this Full Moon is preparing us for the upcoming eclipse season, which begins on February 17th with the New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aquarius. This marks the start of a powerful eclipse cycle along the Aquarius–Leo axis, unfolding in February and again in August. These eclipses will ask us to balance themes of community, technology, and innovation with leadership, creativity, and personal expression.
As the Moon begins to wane during the first week of February, don’t be surprised if insights and inspiration start to surface. You may experience a significant awakening, one that brings clarity rather than chaos, revealing exactly what needs to be released and cleared before the mid-month New Moon and eclipse.
The Moon is also parallel to Uranus, heightening the desire for emotional and personal freedom. Sudden feelings may arise around a person, a path, or an opportunity. With Neptune in Aries adding a layer of spiritual impulsiveness, it’s wise to slow down and avoid rushing into decisions. Mercury Retrograde is also on the horizon; while the official pre-shadow doesn’t begin until February 11th, you may notice familiar themes (or even old connections) resurfacing a bit early this year. Yes, it does feel like a cosmic joke to brush up against Mercury’s pre-shadow just before Valentine’s Day. Beware the exes!
Your Horoscope for the Full Moon in Leo
Aries: Say goodbye to any creative blocks you’ve been wrestling with lately. The glow of the Full Moon is here to melt them away. You’ll also notice a boost in your social energy, so be mindful of balancing plans with others and quality time for yourself to stay centered.
Taurus: This Full Moon invites you to buckle down and focus on your career. A new opportunity to lead a project or initiative is on the horizon, so let both your creativity and ambition come out to play. Keeping your home environment tidy will help everything flow more smoothly.
Gemini: February is an especially favorable month for travel, and journeys planned around this Full Moon and the upcoming New Moon are particularly lucky for you. If time or finances keep you closer to home, create a mini “staycation” around both Moons and notice how much it still feeds your spirit.
Cancer: It can be tempting to avoid looking too closely at finances (and you’re not alone in that). This month, however, the Full Moon asks you to focus on the numbers and create a realistic budget. Your shared resources sector is activated, bringing bills and finances, especially those shared with others, into clear view.
Leo: This month marks a powerful reset for you, Leo, and this Full Moon is yours. It’s time to release anything that no longer feels authentically you. That could be something surface-level, like your style or appearance, or something deeper, such as beliefs or attitudes. Take a close look at your relationships as well. If something isn’t serving your highest good, it may be time to start closing the book.
Virgo: You’ve been busy lately, and you’ve earned a break. This Full Moon draws your attention inward, making early February the perfect time to prioritize rest and solitude. Begin reflecting on how to create more meaningful connections in both your personal and professional life, and notice which obligations no longer feel fulfilling so you can gently step away from them.
Libra: It’s the month of love, and you’re feeling it more strongly than most. A new romantic interest may enter your life, or an existing relationship could deepen and become more intimate. You’ll also feel extra social at the beginning of the month, making it a great time for a speed-dating event, a networking gathering, or any setting that brings people together.
Scorpio: Work will ask a lot of you this month, so it’s important to tend to your home life and personal well-being, too. Significant shifts are unfolding in your career, with a new opportunity possibly emerging around the Full Moon. Nurturing your romantic relationships and close partnerships will help keep everything feeling balanced and supportive.
Sagittarius: Dreaming of a trip to somewhere warmer? If so, the Full Moon is the perfect time to plan it. If travel isn’t in the cards this month, try a day trip to a nearby city, check out a new restaurant you’ve been curious about, or visit a museum to satisfy that familiar itch for adventure.
Capricorn: Use the Full Moon’s energy to revamp your personal budget. With a new opportunity, or even a new job, potentially on the way, you’ll want a solid system in place to track the income that’s beginning to build. There are plenty of chances to increase your earnings, so stay alert for invitations and openings.
Aquarius: Stand firmly in your power, Aquarius. This is the time to release relationships you’ve outgrown and reclaim your energy for what truly matters to you. New sources of income are likely to appear this month, but resist the urge to spend it all at once. Begin considering ways to save or invest as you look toward the months ahead.
Pisces: This is your opportunity to turn inward and prepare for your upcoming season. Take time to review your habits and responsibilities, and notice where you’ve stretched yourself too thin. The Full Moon offers clarity around what needs to be released. It’s also an ideal moment to create a budget that’s realistic yet flexible enough to include enjoyment. Get creative with it so it feels supportive and sustainable.
Happy Full Moon, witches!
- Megan Winkler