Eclipses & Eclipse Season: Portals of Transformation
Eclipses have fascinated humanity for centuries. Some cultures feared them, others revered them, and in modern times, we often feel their impact long before we ever look up at the sky.
In astrology, eclipses aren’t just another New Moon or Full Moon. They’re portals of transformation, wild cards that accelerate change, bring endings, and usher in beginnings we didn’t always plan for.
In this post, I’ll share:
What eclipses are from a scientific perspective
How astrology interprets them as catalysts for transformation
Why I and many other astrologers don’t recommend rituals during eclipses
Safer, more powerful ways to work with eclipse energy
How you can join me every Sunday for Sacred Pause, a free reset for times like these
And if you’d like to watch the full teaching, here’s the video on YouTube:
👉 September 2025 Eclipse
🔭 What Are Eclipses? (The Science)
Eclipses occur when the Sun, Moon, and Earth align in a precise way.
A solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes directly between Earth and the Sun, blocking out its light.
A lunar eclipse occurs when Earth passes between the Sun and Moon, casting its shadow across the Moon.
These events only happen near the nodes of the Moon, the invisible points where the Moon’s orbit crosses Earth’s orbit around the Sun.
Twice a year, when the Sun is near these nodes, we enter eclipse season: a few-week window where at least one solar and one lunar eclipse take place.
✨ What Do Eclipses Mean in Astrology?
Astrologically, eclipses are seen as cosmic accelerators.
They close doors, open new ones, and speed up the process of change. What might normally take years to unfold can shift in a matter of weeks.
Because eclipses align with the North Node (growth, destiny) and South Node (release, past patterns), their influence often feels both collective and personal. They mark turning points, not just in our individual lives, but in the world around us.
Think of them as energetic “plot twists” that the universe writes into your story.
⚠️ The Fine Print: Rituals During Eclipses
New Moons and Full Moons are typically wonderful times for ritual, for setting intentions, releasing the old, or working with candle and journaling practices.
But eclipses? They’re different.
I, and many other astrologers, caution against ritual during eclipses. Why? Because the energy is chaotic, unpredictable, and too powerful to direct with intention.
It’s like trying to harness a lightning storm in your living room, the current is simply too wild.
Instead of asking, “What can I manifest during this eclipse?” the more helpful question is:
👉 “What is the universe already shifting for me?”
🌌 Safer Ways to Work With Eclipse Energy
If ritual is off the table, what’s left?
Plenty. Here are some powerful ways to navigate eclipse season:
Meditation. Take time to sit quietly and notice what arises. No forcing. Just presence.
Shadow Work. Journal about the patterns, fears, or attachments that surface. Eclipses illuminate what’s usually hidden.
Rest. Sometimes the best response is to give your nervous system a break and let the energy move through you.
✨ Reflection Prompt: Close your eyes and imagine a glowing doorway in front of you. Behind it is the story you’ve been living. Ahead is a new chapter waiting to unfold. How does it feel to stand in that threshold?
🌑 Sacred Pause: Your Weekly Reset
During chaotic times like eclipse season, it’s easy to feel unsettled. That’s why I created Sacred Pause, a free weekly meditation and hypnosis session held every Sunday on Zoom.
It’s a space to reset, ground, and realign with your truth. Whether you’re navigating eclipses, major life transitions, or just the stress of everyday life, this is your invitation to breathe and reconnect.
👉 Join Sacred Pause this Sunday, [click on the highlighted words to join]
🎥 Watch the Full Video
For the complete teaching on eclipses, including my personal guidance on navigating eclipse season, watch here:
👉 Eclipses & Eclipse Season: Portals of Transformation on YouTube
Final Thoughts
Eclipses aren’t here to scare us. They’re here to realign us, often in ways we don’t expect, but deeply need. Instead of forcing control, let yourself be moved.
And remember, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Join me for Sacred Pause this Sunday and experience the grounding and clarity that comes from simply stopping, breathing, and listening.