February 17, 2026 marks a rare cosmic convergence that happens once every 60 years.

In this solo episode, we explore the intersection of grief and the Year of the Fire Horse, a powerful metaphor for riding the uncontrollable momentum of loss while finding your center in the chaos.

We're standing at the threshold of three major energetic events: the Chinese Lunar New Year (Year of the Fire Horse), an Aquarius Solar Eclipse, and a rare planetary alignment that amplifies our ability to speak the truths of grief.

Whether you believe in astrology or not, there's something palpable in our collective.

This episode offers practical rituals, collective practices, and gentle guidance for grievers at every stage of their journey. If you've ever felt like grief is a wild horse you can't control, this conversation is for you.

Key Takeaways:

Grief is more like riding than walking. You can't outrun it or think your way past it.

The Fire Horse rewards courage, not readiness. Take one small brave step toward what your grief has frozen, even if you don't feel ready yet.

Eclipse energy initiates six-month cycles. What you set in motion today—a grief intention, a conversation, a ritual—will carry forward through August 2026.

Your healing is connected to collective healing. The Aquarius eclipse asks: what happens when we stop performing "fine" and bring our grief into community?

Words carry more weight today. Speak your person's name, say the unsayable, let the imperfect words come.

Transformation happens inside containment. If you're in early grief and the "Fire Horse energy" feels like too much, remember the butterfly emerging from the chrysalis. The quiet, hidden work is still transformation.

Fire destroys and illuminates. Grief burns away what no longer serves while lighting the path forward.

Who This Episode Is For

Anyone navigating the early, raw stages of grief
Grievers who feel stuck or frozen in their process
People looking for ways to mark significant dates or thresholds in their grief journey
Those seeking community around loss
Anyone who has felt like grief is a wild, uncontrollable force
Those looking for grief support resources to share

Sources:

Today.com - "What the Solar Eclipse in Aquarius on February 17 Means for Your Sign"

Khanji School - "Year of the Fire Horse 2026: meaning and Chinese culture"

Elle Australia - "What Lunar New Year's 'Year Of The Fire Horse' Means For 2026"

Moon Omens - "Mercury in Pisces 2026: the Language of Soul" and "Solar Eclipse in Aquarius 2026: A New Timeline"

Bonnie Sorsby Astrology - "Aquarius Eclipse February 17, 2026 Deep Dive + Full Guide"

Disclaimer: Nina is not an astrologer or expert in cosmology. The information shared in th

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Year of the Fire Horse 2026: What it Means for Grievers