On September 17th, 2024, we’ll experience a Lunar Eclipse in Pisces, and this Lunar Eclipse kicks off a whole new eclipse set!
Eclipses occur in sets of opposing zodiac signs for a period of time, and we’ve had them in Libra and Aries.
With the September 17th Lunar Eclipse, the eclipse set moves to opposing signs, Pisces and Virgo, and we’re starting to turn toward a new emotional focus.
This pairs very well with Pluto officially entering Aquarius in November, and that starts a whole new Pluto cycle for many years. The Pisces-Virgo eclipse set will last until February 2027.Â
Lunar Eclipses occur with Full Moons, which occur when the transit (moving) Sun and Moon are in exact opposite positions in the zodiac. This greatly amplifies our emotions and brings culminations.
Lunar Eclipses are supercharged Full Moons that occur about every six months, and their impact can last. They can trigger major changes in our lives and the world, which can impact us on a personal and emotional level.
Since Lunar Eclipses tie to culminations, we can see rewards for what we’ve done right and been working on for some time and may reach new heights. But if we haven’t done things right, it can be a challenging period.
This Lunar Eclipse in Pisces is HUGE for Karmic Endings
Pisces is the very last sign in the zodiac, and because of that, it connects with endings. It’s the end of the zodiac’s cycle, and couple that with Lunar Eclipses connecting to endings, and Pisces Lunar Eclipses tend to be monster periods for endings.
This is double the case for this Lunar Eclipse, which comes with Saturn and Neptune in Pisces and is conjunct (aligned with) Neptune, the natural ruling planet for Pisces. Planets Saturn and Neptune can be incredibly karmic, and there’s a huge push for us to dig deep into our souls and subconscious to release baggage and gain a better understanding.
Neptune is nearing the end of its time in Pisces, so it’s been anaretic for some time. There are 30 degrees in every zodiac sign, and 29 degrees is the last degree. This is called the anaretic degree, and it supercharges energy.
Neptune has been at 29 degrees Pisces since May 2nd, and this ends just before the eclipse on September 3rd. Anaretic Neptune has made it even more important that we connect to our soul, to our intuition, and to our subconscious and that we spend time reflecting on the past and accepting what’s come to pass.
This is huge, but it may seem quiet on the surface, as much of it happens internally. The eclipse wants us to spend more time introspecting and better understanding ourselves and others.
This can be an amazing time to get insights into past situations and to have breakthroughs with baggage and past traumas that have been elusive thus far. Don’t be afraid!
Pay close attention to your dreams (keep a dream journal!), as they may contain way more messages than usual. And give yourself extra time to rest and recharge since we’re all likely to be easily drained during this emotionally and spiritually charged period.
The last Lunar Eclipse in Pisces was September 16th, 2016, and it was located at about the same spot, so look back to that time in your life, and that can give you an idea of how this energy plays out for you personally now.
The Lunar Eclipse in Pisces Continues on for a Few Years
There is one very odd quirk about this Pisces-Virgo eclipse set: there will only be Pisces Lunar Eclipses, no Pisces Solar Eclipses! Usually a sign gets at least one of each, but this go around, that won’t be the case.
In fact, there’s only one Solar Eclipse in Virgo, so this eclipse set is VERY Lunar Eclipse heavy. The funny thing is, the next Pisces-Virgo eclipse set starts in 2034, and that one is the reverse, with all Solar Eclipses except one Virgo Lunar Eclipse.
So, we’ve gotta get through the Lunar Eclipse energy first! We’ll have three Lunar Eclipses in Pisces in this round, with another coming in September 2025 and another in August 2026.
The next two years can be heavy for working through baggage, past issues and trauma, karma, and connecting to the subconscious. We need to clear out and make room for the new to come after this period.
There will be A LOT of “new” after this period! Pluto officially enters Aquarius later this year, and Neptune and Uranus will also move to new signs over the next two years. Hello, change!
It’s important that we do this work of releasing and understanding, reflecting, and charging ourselves spiritually. If we do this, we can enter that whole new cycle on solid ground, feeling confident and ready.
Your Lunar Eclipse in Pisces Horoscopes
Aries
When it comes to endings, that is the name of the game for this Pisces Lunar Eclipse for you, Aries. This is a major period for finishing, releasing, and moving forward with less holding you back in your life.
Look around at your life and what has been weighing on you subconsciously, emotionally, spiritually, and in your work, relationships, family, friendships, and more. This can be what you need to work on for the next two years.
This might be a bit draining on you, though, at least initially, so make sure to get plenty of rest, stay hydrated, and give yourself the opportunity to replenish your energy levels whenever you have to push yourself really hard.
Taurus
The Lunar Eclipse in Pisces might make your dreams clearer, Taurus, and you can drill down on what you’re most passionate about and emotionally connected with. If you’ve already been working on something, you might make significant strides or get insights into how to move leaps and bounds now.
There can also be a greater focus on a change you’ve been working on in more recent months, and this eclipse can help you to make more progress and see it through. You can embrace changes and understand their importance.
This can be a great period for getting yourself unstuck as well. If there’s anything you’ve felt trapped with, the eclipse may give you hints at the best way to get out and how to keep it from happening again.
Gemini
The Lunar Eclipse in Pisces can stimulate your goals and ambitious, Gemini, and you might hit your stride or achieve in some way with a goal. This can give you recognition, responsibilities, and a position of authority.
You can be more disciplined with anything you focus on, and this helps you make even more progress. This can be an amazing time to succeed, so make the most of it while you’ve got it.
If that’s not the case, you may need to work on eliminating something first, releasing some subconscious or spiritual baggage, and free yourself up to move forward.
Cancer
There can be a push for you to get more space with the Lunar Eclipse in Pisces, Cancer, and you may feel that this is the time for you to open up your life for new options. You can be more optimistic and willing to get out there.
If you still feel boxed in, you may have baggage to work on releasing that is getting in the way, or you may need to tackle subconscious issues where you stand in your own way of branching out.
Your beliefs can also become more important with this eclipse, and you want to live according to them, but if they don’t align with you anymore now, you may feel shaky and need to address this.
Leo
Passionate energy can be strong with this Lunar Eclipse in Pisces, and you may need to address something deeply held that requires you to intensely research, Leo. This is a very old issue that has gotten in the way, and you’ve shoved it down, hoping to avoid it, but this eclipse dredges it up.
Be brave and face the truth, your inner demons, and what’s gone wrong. Although this may be emotionally unsettling, it ultimately leads to solutions and transformations that empower you.
If you’ve done things right, this eclipse can help give you control and strengthen your will.
Virgo
Your connections can get more of your attention with this Pisces Lunar Eclipse, Virgo, and you can work on blocks in challenging relationships to improve them or become willing to let go of a connection that isn’t healthy for both of you.
You can prioritize healthy partnerships, alliances, and commitments now, and this can help you feel more emotionally stable, secure, and balanced.
Bringing more balance into your life can also be helpful during this eclipse. You can work on releasing baggage and understanding past issues that have led you to feel insecure and out of control.
Libra
There can be a greater focus on your work and projects with the Lunar Eclipse in Pisces, and you may dedicate yourself to the work and details to make progress, Libra. If you stay productive and focused, you can get recognition for what you’ve done.
If you lack purpose in your daily life, and don’t have anything to channel passionate energy into, you may feel restless and anxious with the eclipse. You can stress yourself out by worrying about little things you have no control over.
Try to give yourself a break so you don’t break down, and acknowledge just how much you can control realistically. Find something you can throw yourself into and connect emotionally and spiritually.
Scorpio
The Pisces Lunar Eclipse can connect with your heart, Scorpio, and you may want to make more time for who and what you love, to be romantic and affectionate, playful and joyful, and to not focus on the serious so much. Enjoying yourself can be your best medicine.
If you have a hard time connecting to your heart, you may need to focus on releasing baggage that is blocking you or understanding something from the past that’s getting in the way or causing fear or insecurity.
If you can connect with your heart, this eclipse can inspire you, leading to great creative works and increased generosity.
Sagittarius
Emotions can be strong with the Lunar Eclipse in Pisces, and this can prompt you to focus on your emotional needs, Sagittarius. You can work on tending to yourself internally, assessing your emotional needs and how well they’ve been met, and giving yourself more emotional support.
Expanding your support system can be helpful during this time, but you don’t want to focus solely on external help. Get to your inner foundation, your core, and work on strengthening and repairing.
Early life experiences can be on the brain, and you may spend more time reminiscing. This is just you giving yourself some comfort and familiarity to help with emotional stability.
Capricorn
There can be greater focus on your ideas and plans thanks to the Lunar Eclipse in Pisces, and you may work on sorting through and finalizing Capricorn. The ideas you connect with emotionally can get more attention, and if you’ve already taken smart action, you can make progress.
Words can mean more to you; you can take what people say to heart. Your own words may drip with emotion, and you can express yourself honestly and share what you’re feeling.
You may want to dig into your mind and work on issues that have kept you from healthy communication and expression and prevented you from having confidence in your mental talents and ideas.
Aquarius
The Pisces Lunar Eclipse can highlight issues you have with having enough in your life, Aquarius, and you may feel insecure about something as a result. Focus on what’s gnawing at you, and see what you can release that helps improve your confidence.
If there’s a big block in your life, this eclipse might provide insights into how it got there, why it’s stuck around, and what you can do to release it. You may get stubborn about it but try to keep an open mind.
Grounding yourself can benefit you, so try to spend time grounding your mind, emotions, heart, and soul. Spend time in nature, engage your senses, or charge your root chakra.
Pisces
This is the first Lunar Eclipse in your sign, and two more are coming over the next two years, Pisces, and this comes with Saturn and Neptune in your sign, targeting you. Saturn has forced you to work on lessons you haven’t yet learned and take responsibility for yourself and your life.
With Neptune being your ruler, you’ve been extra intuitive, imaginative, creative, compassionate, empathetic, and in tune with the subconscious mind and spiritual self.
Now, with this eclipse, you can focus on taking better care of yourself and seeing what blocks you still have that need to be released or better understood. You may also be easily strained, so make sure to tend to your needs.
Good Luck Connecting to the Spiritual & Beyond
There can be a lot to work to understand with this eclipse, and it can be very strong right now, over the next month, and again in November as it gets triggered. The work we’re doing may have begun back in May, thanks to Neptune, and the eclipse pushes for action, developments, and deep releasing.
This may take some time as this is the first Pisces Lunar Eclipse, and we’re entering a period when we have a lot to let go of or gain understanding of. We need to go easy on ourselves and others as we move through.
Release, rest, and replenish!
Related article: The Ultimate Guide to Lunar & Solar Eclipses