When Love Faces the Shadow of Eclipses

The period immediately following Valentine’s Day in 2026 is expected to be challenging for lovers. It may become one of the most unsettling phases for relationships in recent times. What should ideally be a continuation of romance and bonding may instead descend into confusion, emotional turbulence, and moral chaos.

The primary reason lies in the back-to-back eclipses—

• Solar Eclipse on 17 February 2026
• Lunar Eclipse on 3 March 2026

Eclipses are karmic trigger points in Vedic astrology. They do not create events in isolation. Instead, they activate dormant tendencies. They magnify suppressed desires and expose hidden fractures—especially in matters of love, intimacy, trust, and relationships.

Let us understand why the Post-Valentine phase of 2026 is astrologically volatile.

Planetary Storm Around Love & Relationships

 Heavy Stellium with Malefic Rahu: Eclipse of Mind, Soul & Intellect

A powerful conjunction of Venus, Sun, Moon, and Mercury occurs with malefic Rahu.

• Sun (Soul) and Moon (Mind) are natural enemies of Rahu
• Rahu’s influence leads to an eclipse of clarity, emotional stability, and self-identity
• Mercury (Intellect) loses its discriminatory power

This combination clouds judgment, weakens moral reasoning, and pushes individuals toward impulsive, secretive, and irrational decisions in relationships.

Venus Severely Afflicted: Desire Over Discipline

Venus, the planet of love, romance, sex, and pleasure, is under severe affliction:

• Venus is in very close proximity to Rahu
• Both occupy Rahu’s nakshatra, intensifying obsession and indulgence
• The sign involved is Aquarius, ruled by Saturn

This triple connection of Venus–Rahu–Saturn promotes:

• Unorthodox and unconventional relationships
• Attraction beyond social norms
• Rise in same-sex, cross-boundary, and taboo relationships
• Emotional detachment mixed with intense physical desire

Rahu dissolves boundaries; Saturn suppresses emotions—together, they create cold lust without emotional responsibility.

Venus Hemmed Between Malefics: Moral Suffocation

Venus is further hemmed between Mars and Saturn, a classic Paap Kartari Yoga.

• Mars injects aggression and impatience
• Saturn creates frustration, denial, and repression

As a result, Venus becomes trapped, unable to express love harmoniously.

 This planetary pressure can manifest as:

• Lust overpowering love
• Infidelity and betrayal
• Emotional exploitation
• Incestuous or unethical attractions
• In extreme cases, forceful or unnatural sexual tendencies

 Hidden Affairs & Boundary-less Desires

Saturn, Jupiter & Navamsha Influence: Secrets Come Alive

• Saturn, the dispositor of Venus, transits Pisces
• Pisces’ lord Jupiter becomes retrograde, increasing its influence
• Retrograde Jupiter aspects Aquarius, where afflicted planets reside
• In Navamsha, Venus becomes exalted

This combination loosens moral restraints and justifies desire under the illusion of freedom.

 Result:

• Growth of secret affairs
• Double lives and hidden relationships
• People acting on desires without guilt or boundaries
• “If it feels right, it must be right” mentality

Lunar Eclipse Fallout: Conflict, Ego & Emotional Violence

From the Lunar Eclipse perspective, the damage deepens.

Aquarius Again Under Fire

• Aquarius remains the afflicted sign
• Its lord Saturn conjuncts exalted Venus

This creates an unchecked flow of sexual and emotional energy, often without accountability.

Angaar Yoga: Fire in Relationships

• Mars, Mercury, and Sun conjoin Rahu
• Sun is at very close degrees with Rahu → severe ego affliction
• Mars and Rahu both sit in their own nakshatras
• This forms Angaar Yoga (Fire Combination)

 Effects include:

• Explosive conflicts in relationships
• Abuse—verbal, emotional, or physical
• False allegations and character assassination
• Cruelty, manipulation, and power struggles

Many individuals may feel:

• Cheated
• Humiliated
• Emotionally violated
• Victims of breach of trust

Final Outlook: General Trend, Personal Impact Varies

This analysis presents a general astrological overview of the Post-Valentine phase in 2026.
The intensity of impact—high or low—will depend entirely on an individual’s personal horoscope, dashas, and planetary strength.

Some may experience mild emotional confusion, while others may face life-altering relationship crises.

Need Personal Guidance?

For an expert, confidential, and personalized astrological analysis, you may consult:

Relationship Counselor & Astrologer
Siddhartha Goell
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 Disclaimer

This blog is intended solely for astrological research and educational purposes.
No individual, group, or entity is targeted or harmed intentionally.