Batten down the hatches and heighten your senses. We have entered the wondrous and disarming time of eclipse season. On Aug. 12, we had a total solar eclipse in Leo, and a partial lunar eclipse will happen at the end of the month on Aug. 27-28. Eclipse seasons represent times when monumental changes occur in ways that we might not be able to clearly understand right away. The two luminaries, the sun and the moon, come together in such a way that their light becomes obscured, which also obscures our immediate knowledge of the events taking place. Under this eclipse, it is quite possible that we will experience the downfall of a leader, an ego death or an impactful lack of recognition. We are being reminded that we shouldn’t idolize our heroes because we risk deep disappointment, but rather we should learn how to personally embody the characteristics of our heroes that we find particularly worthy of respect and admiration. What we desire is not something to be found outside of ourselves, but something to be nurtured within ourselves. At the same time, we cannot wait for what we need to come to us; we must learn how to care for ourselves. The state or the government will not save us. We must create our own communities to meet our needs and the needs of those around us. This eclipse season, ask yourself what you have been willfully ignoring because that is the seed to life-changing awareness.
Here are your horoscopes for the solar eclipse in Leo. Read for your rising and sun signs.
Leo
July 23 – Aug. 22
What definition of yourself is no longer serving your needs or representing the growth that you’ve experienced? This eclipse is about releasing a version of yourself that is outdated. Do not be beholden to your old patterns or hold yourself to the expectations of others. This may ultimately require really feeling some vulnerabilities in groups that have known you one way. Discomfort can be growth.
Virgo
Aug. 23 – Sept. 22
When you’re alone, do you actually spend time with yourself or do you reach for every possible distraction? We are surrounded by so much digital distraction that we do not even know how it feels to be in our own company. Take time in the quiet to see if you can parse out your own voice from all the competing noises. What is it asking of you? You may find that on the other side is an unexpected life partner.
Libra
Sept. 23 – Oct. 22
During this eclipse season, you may find that people aren’t always what they seem. Your biggest cheerleaders may have ulterior motives. This doesn’t mean that there needs to be accusations thrown around or dramatic unveilings, but it is up to you to maintain boundaries with people who may not have the capacity to show up. You may need to learn to do things differently and put in more work, but at least you’ll know where you stand.
Scorpio
Oct. 23 – Nov. 21
This eclipse season is about a change of leadership at work. Your boss may resign, you may be given a new supervisor, or you may see your leadership in a new light. Your lesson is to find your footing even when the structures around you are changing. You are your own leader, and you have your own reputation to maintain. When things get chaotic, how do your ground yourself in creativity?
Sagittarius
Nov. 22 – Dec. 21
New isn’t always better. We live in a society that is constantly trying to innovate and grow, but there is always fallout in growth for growth’s sake. Perhaps the real innovation is to seek maintenance and sustainability. In what ways has growth become the wool over your eyes, and how can you reconnect to your roots and home life? As the ground shifts, can you strengthen your foundation?
Capricorn
Dec. 22 – Jan. 19
Trust is something that takes time to earn and seconds to destroy. This eclipse portends a situation or revelation that will have you questioning whom you trust. While this can certainly be unsettling, treat it as an awakening. People are trustworthy; it just might mean that more emphasis needs to be placed on communication and clarity. If bonds need to be broken, forge new ones.
Aquarius
Jan. 20 – Feb. 18
Partnership is a continuous process of uncovering. We grow and change with the partners in our lives, whether they are romantic or platonic. In this eclipse season, you may learn something about a partner that feels like a major revelation, or your image of them may tarnish a bit. Can you treat this news with curiosity rather than defensiveness? What does it teach you about your personal values?
Pisces
Feb. 19 – March 20
Habits form because of repeated action, and eventually they become automatic. We don’t even realize we are performing habits until something breaks the flow, like dropping a dish while washing it. This eclipse season will bring awareness to your unconscious habits and have you questioning whether they are serving you or not. Do your actions reflect who you are?
Aries
March 21 – April 19
The creative act is a conversation between you and the mysterious spirit of creativity. Ancient Greeks referred to a daimon, a personal inner voice that comes from elsewhere. That’s why the things we create are never really fully our own, and they can turn out in unexpected ways. This eclipse season may have you questioning what you’ve created and push you into retreat, but it is an opportunity to practice humility and get to know your personal daimon.
Taurus
April 20 – May 20
Home is a place and certain people, yes, but home is also an idea, and ideas can change. This eclipse season, you may find yourself questioning exactly what home is. You may look around and realize that home just doesn’t feel like home anymore. It’s perfectly fine to wander for a time. You will find the people and the places that let your soul rest.
Gemini
May 21 – June 20
Communication is central to living. How you communicate and how it is received are core to identity because we are social beings. This eclipse season may be a revelation that you haven’t been received the way you thought you were. Misunderstandings happen. How will you address them? You may find that you need to make some changes for your reputation’s sake.
Cancer
June 21 – July 22
In our society, our values are typically tied to money in some way. We show our values in how we make money, how we spend money, and how we think of money. This eclipse season, you may realize that your values aren’t what they once were. Drastic change is sometimes necessary, so pay attention to the opportunities that present themselves. This can open up a whole new pattern of growth.
