Maybe you don’t believe in ‘signs’ and think the coincidences don’t signify anything. Or maybe, you think, there just might be something of significance here.
Today, this morning, 17th February 2026, there was an ‘annular solar eclipse’ The moon slipped between the earth and the sun and for a moment, for those fortunate enough to see it, a ring of fire appeared in the sky.
Today, 17th February, is the start of the Chinese New Year – The Year of the Fire Horse.
Today, 17th February, is the start of the Islamic month of fasting, Ramadan.
Today, 17th February, is ‘Shrove Tuesday’ in the Christian Calendar. Now associated with pancakes signifying feasting before fasting, the name comes from the old word ‘shriving’, which means to listen to someone’s sins and forgive them. It is the day before Lent begins.
Maybe all this coinciding is a sign .. or maybe just an opportunity to choose to see, in this moment, the opening up of possibilities for repentance, reconciliation and rebirth.