The corridor is open: August 2026 is between expansion and ignition.
August begins with the feeling that something has already shifted, even if its full shape is not yet visible. We are moving between the Sun’s recent conjunction with Jupiter in Leo and the total solar eclipse in Leo on August 12.
The Sun–Jupiter conjunction amplified confidence, creativity, ambition and the desire to take up more space, while the Aquarius Full Moon exposed the tension between personal expression and the expectations of others.
You may feel drawn to change your appearance, return to a creative project, become more visible or admit that the life you have been tolerating is no longer big enough.
Leo is not only about attention or performance, its deeper territory is creative sovereignty: living from your own centre instead of constantly adjusting yourself to an audience.
Saturn retrograde in Aries asks whether your independence has enough structure to support the vision Jupiter has opened. The days before the eclipse are a period of preparation, refinement and commitment.
The Leo eclipse may expose the difference between self-expression and an identity built around approval, protection or belonging. It removes what prevented an existing part of you from becoming visible.
Venus entering Libra brings relationships and reciprocity into the story, while Mars entering Cancer turns attention toward home, emotional security and boundaries. You may want greater visibility in public while becoming more selective in private.
The Pisces lunar eclipse at the end of August may dissolve old attachments, fantasies or versions of yourself that no longer fit. Between the two eclipses, the distance between who you have already become and the life you are still living may become impossible to ignore. A larger life does not mean everyone receives greater access to it.
Pay attention to what keeps coming back, what makes you feel more coherent and what now requires too much energy to continue performing. The vision has appeared, and the ignition point is approaching.
lunar eclipse in pisces ✧･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:* september 7, 2025
on september 7th, 2025, we will be entering an eclipse portal until the solar eclipse on september 21st.
in this two week period is a call to realign your self with your true path.
this is amplified by jupiter exalted in cancer. jupiter is pulling at its chains to grow and expand; it wants to bring you abundance, opportunities, and new perspectives. and to make it even more powerful, jupiter trines the north node, bringing an even bigger calling for you to address what your soul truly craves.
even though these placements want to bring you good and new things, the eclipse is asking you to surrender all need for control. the moon is opposing the sun, mercury, and south node in virgo. this is classic heart vs mind. you will want to analyze and hold onto things that might bring certainty, but no longer align with your soul. the eclipse begs you to understand that you cannot control what's at work and to trust in higher things. you cannot perfect all outcomes. trust and let go with compassion.
saturn, uranus, pluto, and neptune are all retrograde right now. there are major lessons being learned behind the scenes related to your own power and originality. you're being asked to notice what in your life allows you to be 100% authentically yourself, and to release what is hindering you from becoming that person. this will only bring you powerful transformations and success.
if you allow yourself to fully hand over the need for control, and release what is no longer serving you, only the best things will come from it. you will look back and think "i never thought i could let that go, but look at all the beautiful things that happened because i did."
mercury and sun in virgo make words extra powerful at this time. journal and say affirmations to help you meditate on how this eclipse is affecting you. things you can ask yourself are...
how have I grown over the past few months?
what emotions have I noticed taken hold? where do they come from?
what have i hesitated to get rid of, even though i know it's time to move on?
what am I grateful for?
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In Western Astrology, Eclipses are said to have a variety of meanings. The major themes are revelation, change, release and transformation. It helps to strip back the confusion, and allows us to see what’s important. It has also been said that Eclipses are linked to our Moon’s north and south nodes, which relate to our fate, karma, and life’s destinies.
♓︎ Eclipse energy can be felt 6 months after the date. This spirituality themed full moon and lunar eclipse falls at 25 degrees of Pisces.
♓︎ With this being flavoured by the dreamy, nebulous sign of Pisces and its ruler, Neptune, we can expect to feel extra sensitivity - perhaps a feeling that is new and helps us to see the underlying feelings or ‘messages’ from the Universe of what we need to know.
♓︎ During this date - what is your intuition telling you? What messages keep coming up around you? Neptune is a spiritual planet, so listening to your intuition is key.
♓︎ This is a time for self-reflection, patience, and growth. To understand the full impact of this lunar eclipse you can see what house this moon is under: Whatever house this eclipse is transiting in, approach this area of your life with sensitivity, creativity and understanding. Also, the themes of this house will be heightened.
1st house: physical body, outlook on the world, outer appearances.
2nd house: material possessions, finances, spending habits.
3rd house: relationships with siblings, short-distance travel, ideas
4th house: home, acts of self-nurturing, security, past.
5th house: hobbies, romantic gestures, children, sports activities.
6th house: physical health, work, animals or pets, co-workers.
7th house: close relationships, rivals, any form of contracts.
8th house: visions, sexuality, shared finances/possessions, intelligence.
9th house: beliefs, higher education, life experience, philosophy.
10th house: accomplishments, public persona, goals, career.
11th house: dreams, community, friend group, wishes.
12th house: struggle, privacy, boundaries, imagination, sleep.
What house will this eclipse be in for you? Mine is in the 9th house!
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Under the Piscean Lunar Eclipse, Strength asks us to align with the Unknown. To trust our guides, our Ancestors, our Higher Selves that there is something greater that we can be and achieve. It is all too tempting to give into our baser instincts; acting on impulse gives temporary satisfaction with long term recovery that yields a shitty ROI. This weekend we find our voice through silence & we are moved through stillness. It takes courage to stand alone & do what’s right for us, especially when others can’t see the vision.
This week’s astrology brings a sacred unraveling. With Saturn Rx in Pisces, Mercury in Virgo, and a Pisces Lunar Eclipse, we’re called to release with compassion. My guide includes healing steps, shadow work prompts, and how to navigate this week!
Strap yourself in, this week brings a slew of shifts, breakthroughs, and accelerated transformations. That’s because Eclipse season is here, and it’s not playing around. Yep, this week’s lineup is packed with the Pisces eclipse, the Autumn Equinox, and a Venus shift. In between all of that, you can expect your mindset to sober up—which, incidentally, preps you for an “unexpected” download, a dash of dreamy chaos, a temporary bout of squirrel-brain curiosity, and maybe some tension around creativity, money, and relating.
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Fresh starts? Check. Dramatic shifts? Double check. You’re stepping into a wild, anything-can-happen atmosphere where fresh starts are inevitable and dramatic shifts are, well, guaranteed. Feeling overwhelmed? It’s cool—everyone is. (I’m especially overwhelmed!) The trick to surviving the chaos is knowing your limits. Can you indulge your daydreams and tackle your to-do list? Could your daily grind benefit from a little sprinkle of magic? (Um, yes.) Anyway, that’s the gist of this week. Here’s the actual Astrology:
September 17th: The lunar eclipse in 25° Pisces
September 18th: Mercury in Virgo opposes Saturn Rx in Pisces, 15°
September 19th: The Sun in Virgo trines Uranus Rx, 27°
September 20th: The Sun in Virgo opposes Neptune Rx in Pisces, 28°
September 21st: Mercury in Virgo squares Jupiter in Gemini, 20°
September 21st: The Sun in Virgo trines Pluto Rx in Capricorn, 29°
September 22nd: The Sun enters Libra
September 22nd: Venus in Libra squares Pluto Rx in Capricorn, 29°
September 22nd: Venus enters Scorpio
🌒 September 17th: Lunar Eclipse in Pisces @ 7:34 pm PT
Kicking off the week with some big Pisces energy, the lunar eclipse signals the start of a fresh, dream-chasing chapter. Think of it like cosmic permission to quit your job and start a Tarot-reading business on Etsy—kidding! (Maybe.) The eclipse asks: What dream have you been avoiding because it seems too unrealistic? In the words of Marty McFly, “That’s heavy, Doc.” Indeed it is heavy, but we’d expect no less from a full moon lunar eclipse in Pisces, would we?
Neptune Rx merges with this lunar eclipse, which could cause some confusion, but also some serious inspiration, healing, and compassion. Uranus Retrograde brings support—you know, as much support as the rabble rouser planet of balking the system and disrupting anything that stagnates, can give (which is to say: not that supportive). Pluto Rx in Capricorn brings catharsis, as you hopefully finagle with letting go of your feelings about a certain person, project, or passion. (Though, not in a bad way!) Jupiter in Gemini also squares this full moon lunar eclipse, which will most likely just exaggerate any feelings you have.
Before you go sprinting toward that new chapter, check in with your system—are you running on fumes or fuel? (I’m running on both!)
📣 Sept. 18 – Mercury Opposes Saturn Rx
Mercury (your inner chatterbox) faces off against Saturn (the cosmic drill sergeant), and suddenly, your brain is flooded with thoughts like: “Am I doing enough?” or “Why do I suck at everything?” Don’t buy into the drama. Self-criticism is especially loud today, but you can shut it down. Make a list of five things you’ve accomplished this year, to remind your inner critic why it isn’t always right all the time. Saturn is trying to teach you a lesson in patience and resilience, so don’t be too hard on yourself—growth takes time…
👾 Sept. 19 – Sun Trines Uranus Rx
Here comes the cosmic weirdo! When the Sun forms a harmonious trine to Uranus, the planet of rebellion, it’s a signal to let your freak flag fly. You’ve got some truly offbeat, brilliant ideas bubbling up, so don’t hold back. Innovation is the name of the game today, and the world needs your weirdness. Seriously, don’t try to be “normal” (whatever that even means). Uranus is all about shaking things up, and this is your chance to surprise yourself—and everyone else—with your quirky genius…
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In the sign of spiritual truth vs. Illusion, this cosmic power surge can rapidly catalyze turning points and karmic shifts. Expect intense, daydreamy emotions to pop up in this time of shadow work. Try to avoid the confusion and denial which are so common of Pisces, as Pisces in difficulty tends to stall willingness to confront what needs to be changed. Practice patience and explore this process of release, which may not find conclusion until the October Solar Eclipse in Libra. Then, it will be easier to find balance in more of an intellectual way, with the power to not allow such deep emotions to hold us back.
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Sabian Symbols 25° & 26° Pisces:
The purging of the priesthood, & a new moon that divides its influences.
Keywords - reformation & finesse.
avoid blind bigotry, vindictiveness & indecision, to go against superficial exaltation of human nature, for effective development of all potentialities of the self.
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Here are the closest transits we have today:
This gives an energy of optimism and a generous nature. A good transit for exploring philosophy. Avoid self-righteous, smug behaviours.
[Moon square Jupiter in Gemini]
A heightened perception helps us understand the interrelation of life. New scientific and other technical studies are favoured at this time, though not in a strictly disciplined way. Use this restless energy to enjoy doing something new.
[Sun in Virgo trine Uranus in Taurus]
Suppressing our feelings, we react to any criticism with anger. Try not to be unfair to anyone who is only trying to help. We need to address something that was left undone in another life, to experience harmonic growth on our current life path. Compromise & avoid burnout by consciously channeling any impulsive desires or aggression into fair assertiveness within group settings, so that we’re able to gain deeper understanding.
[Mars in Cancer square North Node in Aries]
We feel depressed & lonely, and difficulties in relationships are common. Try not to dwell too seriously on what’s troublesome. We may want to end a relationship, but as perceptions are distorted now, it’s best to wait until after to make a final decision. If we control negative thoughts, we’re able to see what’s wrong with a situation and without dwelling, make the necessary changes. Disciplined mental work is also easier, as long as we take enough breaks. We may need to find someone authoritative who we respect, to talk with.
[Mercury in Virgo opposition Saturn in Pisces]
Occult philosophy & explorations of alternative spirituality and religion are favoured during this transit. New levels of consciousness can easily be reached through sudden insights, transforming ideals.
An energy of transcendent consciousness enters, allowing us to see what needs to be changed, and easily make change, as we have no desire for the superficial.
We feel a harmony of clearing away what’s stagnant. We’re able to easily make a new start in life, in more of a social than individual way. This is a good time for therapy as we’re in touch with our psychological drive.
[Uranus in Taurus sextile Neptune in Pisces & trine Pluto in Capricorn, & Neptune sextile Pluto]
This transit triggers dark feminine shadow work energy into the opportunity to be properly integrated through powerful self-discovery, by embracing and honouring our unique nature.
[North Node in Aries opposition Black Moon Lilith in Libra]
A strong need to assert oneself arises. Sexual energy is doubly intensified. We may feel disempowered by others who hold power over us. We may make hasty decisions to receive validation from others. We need to reflect on issues of control, and find balance.
[Black Moon Lilith in Libra square Mars in Cancer]
Emotional pain regarding our relationships, self-worth, affection and acceptance are triggered. Though challenging, this revisiting of old traumas has a growth potential. Venus brings a loving touch to the healing process. Work consciously with this energy to accept vulnerabilities and builder stronger bonds in healthy relationships.
[Venus in Libra opposition Chiron in Aries]
This is an easy opportunity to free ourselves from negative attitudes we have been hanging on to since traumatic past experiences. As we’re easily open to learning from others, we can also help others understand where we’re coming from, opening our minds to different perspectives.
