New Moons
When the Moon is new, both the Sun and Moon are aligned in the same zodiac sign. That makes it a charged time with concentrated energies of that sign. A New Moon is a portal for new beginnings.
New Moons are a great time to set intentions for things you’d like to create, develop, and manifest. There are many ways to share your intentions with the universe, but what matters most is that you’re committing yourself to your vision, and open to receiving guidance, healing, and support to make your dreams a reality. When new moons come around, I tell all my clients to write down intentions, or as other astrologers call it, a “new moon wish list”, which consists of writing down what you would like to manifest and visualize them into reality. You can then check off the items that you have manifested at the end of each cycle.
Full Moons
Many people feel the heavy energy of the Full Moon, and that is because the Sun and Moon are in opposite zodiac signs. It’s a super charged time, often emotional. It is the buildup of the waxing moon that causes people to act once it reaches fullness. Full moons often bring endings of one situation in order for there to be a beginning of something new. Of course, this depends on how things have been going all along. Sometimes full moons augur the endings of a bad situation, which makes it a very positive and uplifting experience. There can also be epiphanies regarding issues you were confused about. This can help in the process of acting only when we are sure of our feelings.
Eclipses
Eclipses of the sun (solar eclipses), and the moon (lunar eclipses), are astronomical events seen by the naked eye that have a physical effect, as the light of the sun or moon is dimmed by the eclipse. Eclipses have been monitored scientifically since the dawn of time. In ancient times, astrology regarding eclipses and moons were used to predict war or peace, and suggest the right time to act. Clergyman, astronomers, and astrologers saw the significance of the eclipses, which caused them to study the placements and create tables based upon the moon’s nodes. In modern times, astrologers use the orbs of the planets to check if there is a significant occurrence in a client’s chart due to an eclipse.
Eclipses come in a series, and it is safe to say that they do not always bring their message at the exact date of the aspect. As the full moon lunar eclipses come about, there is sure to be a new moon solar eclipse a few weeks later. If you have an eclipse near your birthday, the year ahead will be an exciting one with possible sudden events bringing you into new territory.
Solar (new moon) eclipses are very powerful and usually affect outside politics and men more than women. Deaths can occur during a solar eclipse’s transit, and it is usually a male. Solar eclipses augur new beginnings in life. Usually the old is overthrown so the new can begin, but of course this is only if it is needed in your life. Solid structures often overcome periods of renewal. What can occur during a solar eclipse is that a prominent man may move away from you in life or in business. At times people in power are often replaced as well, such as the head of a corporation. This is not to say that the message the eclipse brings is not positive, it just may take some time to see the benefits. The effects are usually felt for about six months and what effect it will have on a particular person or person (s) in their life is based upon their respective chart.
Lunar (full moon) eclipses usually have more impact on women and families, as they augur emotions and endings. It can cause major emotional upheavals and even breakdowns, as well as memories and dreams which could bring up some intense feelings and reactions. They can also signify the end of a bad situation or the end of single life or a life without kids, etc.
Eclipses come to shake us out of a rut and always breathe new air into our lives and should not be seen as negative, although some aspects surrounding eclipses can make them appear harsh. Engagement, marriage, buying a house, divorce, breakups, deaths, births, loss of money, monetary gains, buying or losing a pet, and surgery are some of the effects that can come about. It is not always a cut and dry positive or negative experience dealing with an eclipse, but there will always be external or internal change.
To learn how the eclipses will affect you, it is best to read for your sun sign and rising sign for accuracy.
Eclipse Dates
2026
Solar Eclipse Feb 17 28° Aquarius 50’
Lunar Eclipse Mar 3 12° Virgo 54’
Solar Eclipse Aug 12 20° Leo 02’
Lunar Eclipse Aug 28 4° Pisces 54’
2027
Solar Eclipse Feb 6 17° Aquarius 38’
Lunar Eclipse Feb 20 2° Virgo 06’
Lunar Eclipse Jul 18 25° Capricorn 49’
Solar Eclipse Aug 2 9° Leo 55’
Lunar Eclipse Aug 17 24° Aquarius 12’
2028
Lunar Eclipse Jan 11 21° Cancer 27’
Solar Eclipse Jan 26 06° Aquarius 11’
Lunar Eclipse Jul 6 15° Capricorn 11’
Solar Eclipse Jul 21 29° Cancer 51’
Lunar Eclipse Dec 31 10° Cancer 33’
2029
Solar Eclipse Jan 14 24° Capricorn 50’
Solar Eclipse Jun 11 21° Gemini 29’
Lunar Eclipse Jun 25 4° Capricorn 50’
Solar Eclipse Jul 11 19° Cancer 38’
Solar Eclipse Dec 5 13° Sagittarius 45’
Lunar Eclipse Dec 20 29° Gemini 21’
2030
Solar Eclipse May 31 10° Gemini 50’
Lunar Eclipse Jun 15 24° Sagittarius 43’
Solar Eclipse Nov 24 3° Sagittarius 02’
Lunar Eclipse Dec 9 17° Gemini 54’
Moon Cycles
The moon represents feminine energy, hence its comparison to the mother or nurturer. The moon travels through the zodiac at about 12 degrees per day. It takes almost 28 days for the moon to travel through a chart. Changes in emotional responses, body rhythms (menstrual cycles), and changes in eating habits are indicated by these lunations.
Please see below for positions of the moon:
New Moon = 0° to 45° ahead of the Sun
Crescent Moon = 45° to 90° ahead of the Sun
1st Quarter Moon = 90° to 135° ahead of the Sun
Gibbous = 135° to 180° ahead of the Sun
Full = 180° to 135° behind the Sun
Disseminating = 135° to 90° behind the Sun
3rd Quarter Moon = 90° to 45° behind the Sun
Balsamic = 45° to 0° behind the Sun
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