PREVIOUS THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY February 23 2026 to March 1 2026 Monday February 23 Hopes and Dreams The Saturn/Neptune conjunction reminds us that dreams only come alive when they're given structure - a lesson Pinocchio has been teaching us since his cinematic debut in 1940. Fantasy without responsibility is hollow. And responsibility without imagination is no fun. This cosmic combo asks us to bridge the two. The question isn't whether your hopes are realistic, but whether you're taking them seriously. Like Pinocchio, growth through honest effort leads to moments of delight and joy. Tuesday February 24 The Cosmic Teacher The conjunction between the Cosmic Teacher, Saturn, and imaginative Neptune is influencing our relationship with time. Although it doesn't give us Pope Gregory kind of powers - he calmly erased 10 days overnight to realign the seasons with cosmic reality, today's skies encourage us to adjust our focus onto situations that have drifted off course. You might not be able to stop the clock. But you can choose what no longer deserves so many hours of your day. Wednesday February 25 National Clam Chowder Day As Venus links to Pluto, pleasure meets depth in a way that's anything but superficial. It also happens to be National Clam Chowder Day; a reminder that the most satisfying experiences are often slow-cooked, layered, and quietly transformative. On the surface, it's comfort food; underneath, a fusion of ingredients that only works because they've had time to meld. Venus seeks enjoyment, Pluto insists on meaning. Together, they invite us to savour what nourishes us emotionally as well as sensorially. Thursday February 26 Mercury Turns Retrograde As Mercury turns retrograde in Pisces, logic loosens its grip and imagination takes centre stage. With perfect timing, it's the anniversary of 'Thriller' reaching number 1 - a moment when fantasy, music, and storytelling blurred into something unforgettable. During this retrograde phase, just like it takes time to know the lyrics of a song, messages may arrive indirectly; through feelings, dreams, or deja vu. Sometimes, going backwards reveals magic you missed the first time around. Back to Index           Oscar and Cainer's Daily Zodiac Forecasts