What is a Lunar Eclipse? A Lunar Eclipse occurs when the Earth aligns directly between the Sun and the Moon.

This month brings two eclipses. The first was a total Solar Eclipse on 12 August, in Leo during the New Moon, linked to the Moon’s South Node-a time to plant new seeds while releasing older aspects of our lives. The second, taking place on 28 August, is a Full Moon, North Node eclipse, signalling a period of new growth.

This Full Moon takes place in Pisces, marking the third Pisces eclipse since September 2024. Representing the final sign of the zodiac, Pisces embodies our spiritual energy, encouraging acts of compassion, generosity and service to others. The Spiritual Symbol for this Eclipse Full Moon is “A Church Bazaar,” highlighting the need to participate in community gatherings where people unite to heal, share, laugh, and contribute to a greater purpose.

At times, Pisces energy can mistake love for sacrifice, ultimately leading to exhaustion, feeling underappreciated, or building resentment. If these feelings arise during this eclipse, ask yourself: “Where can you step back from doing for others so you can allow yourself to receive instead?” This Full Moon invites you to reclaim a part of yourself you may have set aside as unvalued.

What to embrace and release during this pisces lunar eclipse

Practicing compassion

Clearing your mind through quiet meditation and self-reflection

Cultivating trust in positive outcomes

Welcoming meaningful change

Patterns to Release:

Self-doubt

Withdrawal

Hesitation to commit

Excessive worrying

Overanalysing situations

Remaining in uncomfortable circumstances

September astrological energies

In Numerology, September is a Number 1 month for the world. It represents a culmination of the changes and developments we began to see unfolding at the start of the year. September is also the month when we celebrate two signs: Virgo and Libra. It is known as the harvest month, marking the beginning of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere and a time when we are called to use discernment as we work with the new planetary shifts.

September energy and themes

The month begins with a strong urge to release the past and make space for new energy. Venus in Libra is already entering its pre-retrograde shadow phase, inviting us to become more aware of relationship dynamics and the old patterns that may be resurfacing. A New Moon in Virgo arrives on 10 September, accompanied by Uranus stationing retrograde in Gemini, marking a potent moment for reflection, recalibration, and a shift in perspective.

From 8 to 15 September, an ongoing opposition involving Mercury, Neptune, and Saturn may heighten creativity and intuition while also making practical thinking and decision-making more challenging. This is a period when it may be wise to slow down, question assumptions, and allow clarity to emerge rather than forcing immediate answers.

Beginning around 20 September, Mars opposing Pluto intensifies tensions and power dynamics, building toward the Full Moon in Aries on 26 September. This combination can amplify impatience, conflict, and the desire to assert control, potentially making compromise more difficult. The key is to remain as adaptable and conscious as possible, choosing flexibility over force and responding thoughtfully rather than reacting impulsively.

The sign of the month - Virgo (23 August - 21 September)

When life gets messy, Virgo will be there to tidy it up.

The symbol of Virgo is the archetype of the Virgin-the woman who represents purity, perfection, and self-containment. Virgo rules the sixth astrological house, whose themes include daily life, habits, health, work, and being of service to others.

Virgo people want this world to be a better place, as well as their own world to reach a better day tomorrow. This is why they are often perceived as “perfectionists” or as being too hard on themselves, because they can struggle to feel satisfied with what exists in the present moment.

Virgo’s ruling planet is Mercury, the planet of words, intellect, and communication. Therefore, Virgo people can excel as writers, speakers, teachers, and in any field where communication, analysis, and attention to detail are important.

Astronomy corner. September special sky events

On 28 August, a Partial Lunar Eclipse occurs. It will be visible from many parts of Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. The New Moon on 10 September offers the perfect sky for observing it and for astrophotography.

On 23 September, we celebrate the Autumn Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere.

On 26 September, the Full Moon illuminates the sky. It is also called the Harvest or the Corn Moon because it is the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox.