Solar eclipse in Virgo: Tender devoted hands
A mini-recap: I wrote about the phenomena of eclipses, their astrological significations, what you should and should not do during an eclipse, as well as the first half of this eclipse cycle. You can check that out in my previous post, Lunar eclipse in Pisces: A churning hurricane.
Delineating the Solar Eclipse in Virgo
Mercury, the ruler of Virgo, presides over this lunation. So it’s important to review Mercury’s movements prior to this eclipse. On September 13, 2025 at 6:51AM eastern, Mercury conjoined the Sun. When planets enter the heart of the Sun, they are said to be fortified and protected. Mercury cazimi, as it's called, is associated with insights, revelations, and luck. Just like that, after Mercury gains some newfound awareness, he moves on and switches signs. On September 18th, Mercury moves into Libra. Here, Mercury is called to navigate and negotiate the matters of balance and relationships which are tied to this eclipse cycle. He finds himself co-present Mars, the god of war and severance, who is at 29° of Libra. The 29th degree is commonly referred to as the anaretic or critical degree. Planets at the anaretic degree are itching to move on. They have crossed the whole sign and know there is an ending and a change coming soon. Mercury will have to catch-up and revisit Mars’ steps.
The next day, on Friday September 19th, the Moon conjoins Venus and both of them move into the sign of Virgo. Venus in Virgo is said to be in its fall. Planets in fall are said to lack the resources and tools to tend to their matters. In Virgo, Venus only has Mercury’s toolbox at her disposal. But this Venus in Virgo is not hopeless. Venus has triplicity dignity in Virgo and she’s in her bound. She can tend to the ventures Mercury started when he entered Virgo in early September.
The partial solar eclipse will take place in Virgo on September 21, 2025 at 3:54PM eastern, next to the South Node. It requires attention and pruning. This lunation takes place at the anaretic degree, at 29° of Virgo. This new moon trines Uranus and Pluto, which could feel like disruption, shock, or breakthrough. The eclipse forms opposite the god of boundaries, Saturn at 28° of Pisces, and Neptune at 1° of Aries. Saturn demands we contend with limits, endings, and possibly, grief. Neptune makes it difficult for us to find clarity immediately. This eclipse demands our discernment, but we’ll have to be comfortable with ambiguity. This south node lunation is revealing what can no longer be sustained and what must be put down. It is asking us to be realistic about our boundaries and our capacity, and about the feasibility of our undertakings in the house Virgo occupies in our chart. Something is ending. We can’t quite see the way out yet, but the ground is being cleared for new seeds to take root.
Then, on Monday, September 22nd, Mars leaves his fall in Libra, and moves into his nocturnal water home of Scorpio. In Scorpio, Mars has courage and resolve to follow through with everything eclipse season set in motion. That same Monday, we welcome Libra season, and celebrate the Fall Equinox - a time when there is equal amount of light and dark in a day. A rebalancing is coming.
The constellation of Virgo
by Sidney Hall
Solar eclipse in Virgo: Devoted hands
This September eclipse season highlighted the Virgo-Pisces axis of our chart.
Two weeks ago, we had a lunar eclipse in Pisces next to the North Node. This full moon was a churning hurricane. which brought about a culmination or an ending. Pisces is proof that once we ensoul our creations and dreams, they take on a life of their own. Even more so when we undertake them in partnership. We cannot control a hurricane, or the depths of Piscean waters. We can only surrender.
This solar eclipse in Virgo asks us to pause. It calls on us to remember the greater purpose, and adjust our actions accordingly. This New Moon beckons us to nurture what remains after the Pisces eclipse, to prune what has ended, and to clear the soil for the new beginnings we’ll cultivate over the next six months.
So ask yourself, what is tugging at your heartbrain? To what are you committing? More importantly than that, what changes and outcomes are actually within your control? What is no longer sustainable? What must come to an end? What requires clearing and fallowing? Virgo knows the subtle difference. There is no one better to bring about the next harvest than the Maiden of Wheat. Her devoted hands will tend to the seeds.
Horoscopes for the Partial Solar Eclipse in Virgo
As you reflect on this eclipse, I encourage you to take a step back and take a holistic view at how these energies are showing up in your world. It’s easy to fall into the trap of only looking at the birth chart through a personal or psychological lens. But it’s important to remember that the natal chart includes the whole of your life – your ancestors, your family, your neighbors, your coworkers, your country, your partners, your responsibilities, your hobbies, your desires, and more. You are part of a magical interconnected web and your chart is reflective of your world, along with all of its complexities and connections, not only you. Not all transits are going to carry the same impact or magnitude for all of us, because we are all different humans, with very different lives and charts.
Horoscopes according to your rising sign/ascendant:
Aries: This eclipse season lit up your 12th and 6th house axis. The lunar eclipse on September 7th took place in your 12th house of mental health, bad habits, retreat, and isolation. The solar eclipse on September 21st takes place in your 6th house of health, small pets, work schedule, and labor. Aries, home is your refuge. Rest is your medicine. As you tackle topics of everyday labor and toil, this might bring up over-perfectionist or work-a-holic tendencies. If you’re doubting yourself more than usual, give yourself grace. None of us are meant to run at 100 mph every day. Prioritize your mental and physical health during this time, my little firecracker. As Mars moves into Mercury, take this as an opportunity to revisit your obligations, shared resources and projects with partners, and any monsters which you’ve let fester too long. Remember, everything in the shadows seems a lot scarier until you shine a light on it.
Taurus: This eclipse season lit up your 11th and 5th house axis. The lunar eclipse on September 7th took place in your 11th house of friends, networks, and your dreams and hopes for the future. The solar eclipse on September 21st takes place in your 5th house of pleasure, creativity, romance, childhood, and children. Taurus, new dreams might be calling, or maybe a new approach to old dreams is being revealed. Mind your daily rituals and routines so that you can bring about your heart’s desires. Don’t let perfect be the enemy of sharing your craft, my little bull.
Gemini: This eclipse season lit up your 10th and 4th house axis. The lunar eclipse on September 7th took place in your 10th house of career, reputation, and motherhood. The solar eclipse on September 21st takes place in your 4th house of home, family, ancestry, and the past. Gemini, as you wrap up a public facing project, you switch focus to the home. If you feel the need the seclude, give yourself permission to rest. Find a cozy spot and curl up. Light the incense and candles to your ancestors on your family altars. Take care of your family and hearth, buttercup. As Mars moves into Scorpio, be mindful of your health, daily chores, and routines.
Cancer: This eclipse season lit up your 9th and 3rd house axis. The lunar eclipse on September 7th took place in your 9th house of travel, higher education, higher beliefs, legal matters, and publishing. The solar eclipse on September 21st takes place in your 3rd house of daily living and communication, rituals, siblings, and cousins. Cancer, if you are realizing that you’re living out of sync with your values or who you aspire to be, give yourself grace. We are all meant to evolve and change throughout our lives. Take this opportunity to review your daily rituals and schedules, especially as they relate to home and family, so that you can move in honesty and integrity. As Mars moves into Scorpio, you’ll gain clarity around what you want to create or how to proceed regarding topics of romance or children. It might not feel like it, but Jupiter in your sign will make sure you land on your feet, my little moonbeam.
Leo: This eclipse season lit up your 8th and 2nd house axis. The lunar eclipse on September 7th took place in your 8th house of your partner’s resources, debts, death, inheritance, and baggage. The solar eclipse on September 21st takes place in your 2nd house of personal finances, resources, and income. Leo, be mindful of your bad habits and the ways you self-sabotage. This eclipse cycle, you’re tending to debts and things which do not belong solely to you. Take stock of the obligations on your plate. Not only so that you can own your fair share with integrity, but so that you can uncover what is meant to be shared, and what you need to let others hold. It’s scary to update contracts and shared agreements, especially when it comes to topics of money or joint undertakings with family members or housemates. But sometimes it’s necessary. So shine bright, my little lion. The more honest you are with yourself and your loved ones about what you can take on, the more fully you can show up as your best self.
Virgo: This eclipse season lit up your 7th and 1st house axis. The lunar eclipse on September 7th took place in your 7th house of committed 1:1 partnerships, contracts, clients, and haters. The solar eclipse on September 21st takes place in your 1st house of self, physical body, appearance, and identity. Virgo, this eclipse cycle is personal. As you re-evaluate how you show up in partnerships and how you show up for yourself, you will have to put down outdated versions of who you are as a person. It might be scary to realize you have to rebalance and reprioritize your energy and how much you give to your relationships – romantic or contractual. Take stock of how you are spending your resources – whether that is time, money, or both. Ideally this leads to open and honest conversations around shared finances and resourcing. Don’t be too hard on yourself, babes. You were never meant to be perfect or carry it all on your own. As you navigate these tricky waters, remember to call on your friends and extended networks for support.
Libra: This eclipse season lit up your 6th and 12th house axis. The lunar eclipse on September 7th took place in your 6th house of health, small pets, work schedule, and labor. The solar eclipse on September 21st takes place in your 12th house of mental health, bad habits, retreat, and isolation. Libra, you have had to contend with your routines and health. Whatever is no longer sustainable, set it down. If this feels scary, give yourself grace. Our mind can oftentimes play tricks on us and turns us into our own worst enemies. Shift focus to the topics of mental health and healing. Just like the trees and the flowers, we are not meant to bloom all year long. We all require rest, my sweet heart. As Mars moves into Scorpio, you’ll gain more insight into the topics of resources — be that money or time. Prioritize your wellbeing and carve out some time for yourself.
Scorpio: This eclipse season lit up your 5th and 1th house axis. The lunar eclipse on September 7th took place in your 5th house of pleasure, creativity, romance, childhood, and children. The solar eclipse on September 21st takes place in your 11th house of friends, networks, and your dreams and hopes for the future. Scorpio, there might be a dream which you are finally putting down or wrapping up. Sometimes, these situations are often filled with grief and pain. Prioritize your mental health and healing, but make sure your solitude doesn’t become a self imposed cage. As you navigate these changes, it is important to reach out to your friends and cultivate your extended networks. They might have the answers you need to help you define your next set of dreams and goals. If you’re feeling like a fraud, it’s time to let the perfectionist tendencies go. Once Mars moves into your sign, nobody can stop you, my fearless warrior.
Sagittarius: This eclipse season lit up your 10th and 4th house axis. The lunar eclipse on September 7th took place in your 4th house of home, family, ancestry, and the past. The solar eclipse on September 21st takes place in your 10th house of career, reputation, and motherhood. Sagittarius, it might not feel like it right now, but soon you’ll realize how much progress you’ve made, especially when it comes to mental health and healing. Right now, a chapter of your home and family life is wrapping up or has come to an end. If there is grief and pain here, fear not. Your friends and loved ones are rooting for you — you just have to reach out. You’re contending with who you want to be in public and to society. If this fills you with dread and gloom, give yourself grace. Becoming takes time. You’re supposed to unfurl and bloom slowly. It’s meant to be a process and by demanding perfection at all times you deny yourself the right to explore, lovebug. Reach out to your connections and extended networks. They can help you envision a set of possibilities you never knew existed.
Capricorn: This eclipse season lit up your 9th and 3rd house axis. The lunar eclipse on September 7th took place in your 3rd house of daily living and communication, rituals, siblings, and cousins. The solar eclipse on September 21st takes place in your 9th house of travel, higher education, higher beliefs, legal matters, and publishing. Capricorn, you are navigating big changes to your daily living and local world. Remember that you can rely on your friends and partners for help and support. If you feel ovewhelmed contending with new realities and a changing set of beliefs, give yourself grace. You were meant to change and grow. Life is full of unexpected surprises, and that’s part of the fun, my sugarplum. As Mars moved into Scorpio, expect movement when it comes to topics of career, reputation, or possibly motherhood. Trust that this new chapter of your life will bring a set of possibilities beyond what you ever imagined. Just make sure to engage your extended networks and partners in crime as you navigate these unchartered waters.
Aquarius: This eclipse season lit up your 2nd and 8th house axis. The lunar eclipse on September 7th took place in your 2nd house of personal finances, resources, and income. The solar eclipse on September 21st takes place in your 8th house of your partner’s resources, debts, death, inheritance, and baggage. Aquarius, you are tending to debts and things which do not belong solely to you. Take stock of your obligations and agreements so that you can make sure you’re showing up honestly and with integrity. If you’ve realized that you have to update expectations and contracts and this is stressing you, give yourself grace. Life is meant to be iterative, pumpkin. The more honest you are with yourself and your loved ones about your needs and bandwidth, the more fully you can show up as your best self. As Mars moves into Scorpio, you will the topics of career and the ways you show up publicly in society will take priority. Trust that the changes coming are meant for you more fully embody your truth.
Pisces: This eclipse season lit up your 1st and 7th house axis. The lunar eclipse on September 7th took place in your 1st house of self, physical body, appearance, and identity. The solar eclipse on September 21st takes place in your 7th house of committed 1:1 partnerships, contracts, clients, and haters. Pisces, this eclipse cycle is personal. You’re putting down outdated definitions of who you are as a person, and stepping into what feels authentic and sustainable. This will have repercussions for how you show up in partnerships and might lead you to reconsider obligations and partnerships – both romantic and contractual. Ideally this leads to open and honest conversations around shared finances and resourcing. Be honest about your bandwidth, limitations, and needs, jellybean. This will allow you to show up as your best self. Rest assured that when Mars moves into Scorpio you will clearly understand your new beliefs and be able to put pen to paper to your updated agreements.
