Eclipses are wild cards in astrology.  I've been tracking eclipses for a while, and I find that the sign they fall into and the aspects they make give us very accurate clues about new or unexpected developments the world is about to experience. After all, eclipses shake things up!

That plays out on the collective level as well as on a personal level, if an eclipse connects with your natal chart.

The thing is, it’s difficult to predict exactly HOW the energy of the eclipse will affect the world, a particular country - or you.  Things can swing in either direction. But, the astrological sign of an eclipse provides many helpful clues. (And in your own natal chart, the House the eclipse falls into, and the planets it connects with).

This post is about the impact of the eclipses on us as the collective.  And if you're interested to take a deeper dive,  there are two suggestions for additional resources at the end of this post.

OK, back to eclipses.  They come in pairs, happening in the opposite signs of the Zodiac - the signs the Lunar nodes are travelling through.  They coincide with the new and full moons, as solar and lunar eclipses, respectively.

Let's Look Back for a Second: 

What's Next?

As I mentioned, the nodal axis moves into Pisces-Virgo on January 12, 2025.  But, we are going to have an early Lunar Eclipse/Full Moon in Pisces, on September 17, 2024.  Pay attention to this eclipse, because it will foreshadow the themes we're going to experience in 2025-2026! 

So which new areas can experience shake-ups between now and 2027?

(Un)Employment

Ughh... Eclipses in Pisces and Virgo deal with employment rates, which may fluctuate. We had a tight labour market in many countries for a few years post-pandemic, softening now, with unemployment rates starting to rise. This can accelerate when the nodal axis moves into Pisces-Virgo.

According to a well-respected astrologer Louise McWhirter, there can be stock market or economy shocks when the Lunar axis reaches Taurus-Scorpio - that was in 2022, when we had a stock market crash.  And after, economy declines until the North Node reaches Aquarius.  We're still a couple of years away from that (it happens in 2026-2028), and, it's not all doom and gloom either! We'll have some very beneficial planetary patterns in 2025, softening and offsetting the downward trend.

Still...once the north node moves into Pisces, the labour market can soften some more. 

Don't irritate your boss -  or your employees! 

(The link to Louise McWhirter's book on Amazon is an affiliate link).

Healthcare and Social Workers

Hospitals, social workers and prisons are ruled by Pisces, and we could experience some shake-ups there.  Healthcare has already been struggling big time here in Canada, with emergency rooms in smaller communities closing overnight because of the lack of doctors. 

I'm keeping my fingers crossed big time that the shake-ups will lead to positive outcomes 🤞🤞🤞

Water, Oceans, Floods and Landslides...

Water and oceans are ruled by Pisces, too, so there may be unusual events concerning water, oceans, and heavy rainfalls. 

Eclipses in Virgo can bring landslides. 

Borders

Under Virgo eclipses, issues related to "borders" may come into sharp focus.  And that can be a border of a country, or such things as fences, if your property has a fence.

Data and Systems

Virgo eclipses can also bring disruptions related to data, so back up your data! And, all the kinds of "systems" can be affected or redefined, including "the system" and civil servants. 

Drugs and Alcohol

Sensitivity to alcohol and drugs - including prescription drugs - is increased when there are eclipses in Pisces. Don't overdo!  And, topics related to drugs and alcohol can become contentious. 

Oil Industry 

There may be some shake-ups to the oil industry, oil supplies, and everything connected to oil. 

Oil companies need to be especially careful with spills! 

Sensitivity to Energy

You can also find yourself going through more mood swings than usual, especially if you're an empath.  Pisces eclipses can make you too open to other people's energy, so it might be prudent to work with protective crystals, such as black tourmaline or obsidian.

If Neptune makes aspects to the Sun or Moon in your natal chart, your energetic boundary may be more porous, so to speak.  Do an energy cleanse soon after the eclipse. It can be as simple as saging your place or taking a bath loaded with salt.

Spirituality

On the plus side, Pisces eclipses in particular are great for spiritual matters, because our connection with the Divine grows exponentially.  

Eclipse Dates:

• September 17 2024 7:34 p.m. PDT, : Lunar Eclipse at  25° Pisces
• October 2 2024, 11:49 p.m. PDT:  Solar Eclipse at 10° Libra
  
  
• March 13 2025, 11:55 p.m. PDT: Lunar Eclipse at 23° Virgo
• March 29 2025, 3:58 a.m. PDT: Solar Eclipse at 9° Aries
• September 7 2025, 11:09 a.m. PDT: Lunar Eclipse at 15° Pisces
• September 21 2025, 12:54 p.m. PDT: Solar Eclipse at 29° Virgo
  
  
• February 17 2026: Solar Eclipse at 28° Aquarius
• March 3 2026: Lunar Eclipse at 12° Virgo
• August 12 2026: Solar Eclipse at 20° Leo
• August 28 2026:  Lunar Eclipse at 4°Pisces
  
  
• February 6 2027: Solar Eclipse at 17° Aquarius
• February 20 2027: Lunar Eclipse at 2° Virgo. 

Will This Year's Eclipses Affect You? 

I won't lie - eclipses can bring some serious shake-ups.  I've seen it in client's lives, and I've lived through a few wild ones myself.

And there is always two common themes...two indicators that tell you whether an eclipse is going to bring major events in your life.  And no, it's not always the House the eclipse visits in your natal chart! 

I'm breaking it all down in my digital webinar, Eclipses for the Savvy Seeker. 

It's practical and hands-on. We'll look at several real-life case studies, and you'll have extra case studies to practice with on your own.  

Recommended Reading:

And if a webinar is not your thing, this book is a must-read.  It's suitable for all astrology levels.

Beginners will find the effects of an eclipse on your Zodiac sign/Ascendant.

Intermediate to advanced astrology enthusiasts will be delighted to see a section on timing, eclipses forming conjunctions to planets in your natal chart, and learn about the difference between South Node and North Node eclipses.

I have this book, and I highly recommend it!

Available on Amazon. 

 (Note this is an affiliate link).