One 15-Minute Ritual to Clear Karma Before the Aquarius Solar Eclipse on Feb 17

The Cosmic Housecleaning: Why You Can’t Carry Old Weight into the Eclipse

You can’t control what an eclipse brings—but you can control what you’re done dragging into it. Welcome to the 'Great Clearing' of February 2026. As we move closer to the Aquarius Solar Eclipse on February 17, the air is growing thick with that unmistakable pre-eclipse tension. In astrology, eclipses aren't just events; they are cosmic portals that fast-forward our evolution. They act as 'karmic accelerators,' abruptly closing doors that we’ve been too afraid to shut ourselves and swinging open new ones that we might not feel ready for yet.

This particular eclipse is a big deal because it officially kicks off the new Leo–Aquarius eclipse cycle. This is a six-month storyline that will focus on the tension between our individual creative spark (Leo) and our place within the collective (Aquarius). If you feel like you've been living in a loop—repeating the same relationship mistakes, hitting the same financial ceilings, or falling into the same self-sabotaging traps—the next few days are your window to break the cycle. By performing a targeted karma-clearing ritual now, you shift your frequency from 'victim of change' to 'co-creator of a reset.' Making a brave decision during this window, as discussed in our guide on the Last Quarter Moon Decision Day, is the first step toward a smoother eclipse season.

Why Eclipses Are Different: The Non-Manifestation Rule

Before we get to the ritual, we need to address a common astrological mistake: manifesting on an eclipse. Many people see a 'New Moon' and immediately reach for their vision boards and 'I want' lists. However, a Solar Eclipse is a wild card. It’s not a regular New Moon; it’s a chaotic surge of energy where the lights go out momentarily. When the lights come back on, the landscape has changed.

Manifesting on an eclipse is like trying to plant delicate seeds in the middle of a hurricane. The energy is too unstable. Instead of trying to *pull* things toward you, your job during an eclipse is to *clear the path*. You don't need to tell the universe what you want right now—the universe already knows. What you need to do is prove that you have the space to receive it. This is why we focus on karma clearing rather than manifestation. We are dealing with the 'shadow' so that when the eclipse light hits, it doesn't find any stagnant energy to blow up. This is the essence of the Aquarius Solar Eclipse Great Reset.

The 15-Minute Karma-Clearing Ritual (Feb 9–16 Window)

This ritual is designed to be fast, potent, and grounded. You can perform it any time between the Last Quarter Moon on February 9 and the night before the eclipse on February 16. You only need a piece of paper, a pen, and a safe way to dispose of the paper.

Step 1: Identify the Karmic Loops

Sit quietly for three minutes. Think about the 'loops' in your life. Karma isn't a punishment; it's simply a repetitive energy pattern. Where do you feel stuck? Is it a belief that you're 'never enough' (self-worth)? Is it a tendency to attract partners who are emotionally unavailable (love)? Is it a fear of success that keeps you from applying for the job (career)? List these loops on your paper. Be honest. The Scorpio Moon energy currently lingering from Feb 9 demands the 'heart truth' that you can't pretend not to know anymore.

Step 2: The Willingness Statement

For every loop you wrote down, write this specific phrase next to it: "I am willing to let this pattern end, even if the ending surprises me." This is the most important part of the ritual. The phrase 'even if it surprises me' is key for an Aquarius eclipse. Aquarius energy is unpredictable. By saying this, you are telling the universe that you are ready for a clean break, even if it doesn't look the way you imagined.

Step 3: The Alchemy of Release

Tear the paper into small strips. You are physically breaking the narrative. Now, choose your method of disposal based on what feels right. You can safely burn the strips in a fire-proof bowl (fire alchemy), bury them in a small pot of soil (earth alchemy), or flush them away (water alchemy). As you do this, visualize the heavy, gray energy of those 'loops' leaving your field. You are no longer the person who carries those stories.

Step 4: The Availability Affirmation

Once the paper is gone, stand up, take a deep breath, and say out loud: "I am now available for new, healthier stories. My past no longer defines my potential." Feel the lightness in your chest. You have just completed a 'manual override' of your karmic software before the eclipse hits.

Elemental Power Boosts: Personalized Lines for Your Sign

To make this ritual even more potent, add the following line based on your zodiac sign's element at the end of Step 4. If you aren't sure of your current status, check your Zodiac Sign Profile for a quick refresher.

• Fire Signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius): "I release the need for external validation and claim my internal flame as my only true guide."
• Earth Signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn): "I release the fear of instability and trust that my value is inherent, not earned through struggle."
• Air Signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius): "I release the mental loops of 'what if' and 'should have' to breathe in the clarity of the present moment."
• Water Signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces): "I release the emotional weight of ancestral stories that were never mine to carry in the first place."

Why This Ritual Works: Priming for the Reset

By doing this practice, you are essentially 'pre-sorting' your life before the eclipse does it for you. This primes you to receive the Feb 17 Solar Eclipse like a gentle reset rather than a wrecking ball. When the eclipse energy hits your chart, it looks for resistance. If you have already surrendered your old patterns, there is no resistance for the eclipse to 'break' through. Instead, the energy can flow into activation—fueling the abundance wave that is currently building.

We are currently in a high-voltage window where 3-planet power in Aquarius is calling your future self. That future version of you doesn't have time for the 'loops' of your past. Take the 15 minutes. Clear the space. The eclipse is coming, and it’s time to make sure you’re ready for the upgrade.

Karmic Checklist for Each Zodiac Sign

Before you perform the ritual, identify the primary area of focus for your sign. This ensures your 15-minute practice hits the bullseye:

• Aries: Clear karma around social status and how you present yourself to the world.
• Taurus: Clear karma around career authority and fear of public failure.
• Gemini: Clear karma around limiting beliefs and the fear of 'knowing enough.'
• Cancer: Clear karma around shared finances and emotional codependency.
• Leo: Clear karma around one-on-one relationships and the need to 'perform' for love.
• Virgo: Clear karma around daily work stress and health-related anxiety.
• Libra: Clear karma around creative expression and the fear of being seen as 'too much.'
• Scorpio: Clear karma around family baggage and domestic stability.
• Sagittarius: Clear karma around communication patterns and sibling/local dynamic tension.
• Capricorn: Clear karma around self-worth and the belief that money equals value.
• Aquarius: Clear karma around your personal identity and the fear of standing out alone.
• Pisces: Clear karma around self-undoing, secrets, and the spiritual 'victim' narrative.

Closing Cosmic Notes: Your Future Self is Waiting

The days leading up to an eclipse can feel overwhelming, but remember that you were born for this era of transformation. This 15-minute ritual isn't just about 'fixing' things; it's about the radical act of self-respect. By deciding what you are done with, you are telling the universe that you are ready for more. Be sure to check our guide on self-sabotaging habits to ensure you aren't unconsciously inviting the same energy back in. The stars may incline, but you are the one who steers. Happy clearing.