Eclipse SEASON 2026
A time for breakthroughs, new beginnings and positive change
We are about to enter another Eclipse Season, one of the most powerful periods in the astrological calendar. Eclipses often coincide with turning points, endings and new beginnings. They have a way of revealing what has been hidden, accelerating events that may have been slowly unfolding, and gently — or sometimes dramatically — redirecting us towards our true path.
This Eclipse Season begins with a Total Solar Eclipse in Leo on 13 August 2026 (AEST). The eclipse will be fully visible in Greenland, Iceland, Spain and a small part of Portugal, while a partial eclipse will be seen across much of Europe, northern North America and northwestern Africa.
From an astrological perspective, this is one of the more uplifting eclipses we have experienced for some time. Rather than bringing disruption for its own sake, this eclipse offers the opportunity for genuine breakthroughs. If you have felt trapped in a difficult situation, limited by circumstances or weighed down by old patterns, this eclipse can provide the momentum needed to move forward. It is a chance to leave behind what no longer serves you and embrace a brighter future.
The Sun and Moon unite at 20 degrees of Leo, accompanied by both Jupiter and Mercury in the same sign. Leo is associated with creativity, courage, generosity and the confidence to express our authentic selves. Jupiter expands whatever it touches, while Mercury encourages new ideas, conversations and ways of thinking. Together they create an atmosphere that supports fresh perspectives and bold new beginnings.
This is an invitation to rediscover your gifts and consider how they can make a meaningful contribution to those around you. Leo reminds us that each of us has a unique light to shine, but this eclipse also encourages us to ask an important question: How can I use my talents for something greater than myself?
Old identities may begin to fall away. You may find yourself releasing roles that no longer fit, outdated expectations or the need to seek approval from others. Instead, a deeper authenticity can emerge. This is not about becoming someone different; it is about becoming more fully yourself.
Leo’s shadow can sometimes express itself as pride, ego or the desire for recognition. This eclipse offers the opportunity to soften those tendencies and replace them with generosity, heartfelt leadership and a genuine commitment to the common good. When personal fulfilment aligns with service to others, remarkable things can happen.
If you have planets or significant chart points around 20 degrees of any zodiac sign, particularly the fixed signs of Leo, Aquarius, Taurus or Scorpio, you are likely to feel this eclipse more strongly. Look to the house where the eclipse falls in your birth chart, as this is the area of life where new beginnings are likely to unfold and where setting a clear intention will be especially powerful.
The Lunar Eclipse
Eclipse Season continues until the Lunar Eclipse on 28 August 2026 (AEST), with the Moon at 4 degrees of Pisces opposite the Sun at 4 degrees of Virgo.
While the Solar Eclipse opens new doors, the Lunar Eclipse helps us release what is standing in the way of walking through them. Lunar eclipses often bring emotional clarity and closure. They illuminate what has been hidden within our hearts and reveal what is now ready to be completed.
This Pisces Lunar Eclipse gently encourages you to let go of situations that have left you feeling disillusioned or powerless. If you have been clinging to an unrealistic dream, sacrificing too much of yourself, or hoping that circumstances will somehow change without action, this eclipse invites you to awaken to a more empowering reality.
Pisces inspires compassion, imagination and spiritual connection, while Virgo reminds us that dreams become reality through practical effort, thoughtful planning and daily action. The challenge and the gift of this eclipse is finding the balance between faith and practicality.
Rather than abandoning your dreams, refine them. Replace wishful thinking with a realistic strategy. Trust your intuition, but also pay attention to the details. When the vision of Pisces is grounded through the wisdom of Virgo, lasting progress becomes possible.
As Eclipse Season draws to a close, you may discover that what first appeared to be an ending was, in truth, the beginning of a much more fulfilling chapter. Eclipses have a remarkable way of moving us exactly where we need to be, even if we cannot immediately see the bigger picture.
The key is to remain open to change, trust the process and be willing to step into the opportunities that present themselves. Sometimes the Universe closes one door only so that a far more rewarding one can open.
