As we approach the total lunar eclipse on September 7, we also approach the final eclipse cycle of 2025. If you follow astrology—even casually—you probably know that eclipse cycles have long been seen as powerful portals of change.
Nearly every culture on Earth has a myth tied to eclipses. The Ancient Egyptians saw them as an integral part of the cosmic life and death cycle; the Navajo believed they symbolized a sacred time of endings and renewal. Similarly, today’s modern astrologers say they are harbingers of change that bring us closer to fulfilling our individual and collective destinies.
What is a lunar eclipse?
Adding to the drama of a total lunar eclipse is the fact that it is often called a “Blood Moon” because of its eerie, reddish glow. The crimson hue occurs when the moon enters the earth’s shadow, blocking out the full spectrum of light, leaving only the red waves. (This week, moon-watchers in Asia, Africa, and Australia will have the best view of this coppery phenomenon.)
Because a total lunar eclipse can only occur during the full moon—a phase that symbolizes completion, illumination, and new awareness—it is often described as a “supercharged” full moon. What is usually familiar is suddenly seen in new light, bringing about deep revelations: “When the Earth casts its shadow over the full moon, it’s not only the light that’s eclipsed, but also unconscious patterns rising to the surface, asking for healing and release,” explains astrologer Priscila Lima de Charbonnières, founder of the astrology wellness app Soulloop.
What is a total lunar eclipse in Pisces?
The total lunar eclipse on September 7 is occurring in the sign of Pisces, one of the zodiac’s most intuitive signs. Though everyone will be impacted differently (more on that below), we can all count on experiencing some sort of emotional catharsis.
Linked to the North Node—the point in the sky related to purpose and growth—this eclipse “carries the force of cleansing and detachment, guiding us back to the mission of the soul,” explains Lima de Charbonnières.
How will the eclipse affect my love life?
This eclipse may have us reexamining our definition of love so that we can experience its essence anew. Pisces is the last sign in the zodiac and represents the final lesson of the spiritual journey, which is to embody compassion and become love itself. An eclipse in Pisces is therefore “a reminder that love goes far beyond romance—it is also about soul connection and empathy,” Lima de Charbonnières says.
To that end, you may find yourself reflecting on the ways you’ve been connecting—or, more likely, the factors that have been blocking you from connecting fully. “In Pisces, the sign of compassion and spirituality, this eclipse calls us to dissolve illusions, transcend fears, and open space for more authentic bonds,” Lima de Charbonnières says. “Emotions intensify, revealing secrets and hidden patterns that call for healing.”
If you’re in a relationship, truths may surface around blurred boundaries or unhealthy attachments. If you’re single, the eclipse may illuminate self-sabotaging patterns, inviting you to release them in order to open yourself up to more meaningful encounters.
Regardless of relationship status, however, everyone will likely feel compelled to let go of the habits, beliefs, and behaviors that limit our abilities to be our most loving selves—especially because the South Node, the area of the sky linked to outdated beliefs and karmic lessons, is in Virgo, the sign of perfectionism, over-analysis, and a need for control.
“This eclipse calls on us to shed old patterns and embrace a love beyond limits,” emphasizes Lima de Charbonnières. “Pisces dissolves illusions and softens the heart with compassion, while Virgo anchors us in the present. Together, they purify our emotions, bring clarity of purpose, and open the path to a transcendental love, one that feels like the soul is embracing the whole.”
The impact of the total lunar eclipse September 2025 for each sign’s love life
Passions run high. Breathe before you speak, patience and empathy will keep love alive.
Friendships and circles of connection light up. A spark may surprise you, or your priorities in love may shift.
Career and ambition spill into the heart. Balance public life with private intimacy.
Horizons open. A new philosophy or a journey could change how, and whom, you love.
Depth calls. Intimacy becomes magnetic. Surrender with trust, but guard your boundaries.
Partnerships take center stage. This eclipse redefines bonds, strengthening them, or closing chapters.
Love hides in the everyday. Care for your body and rhythm, it’s also care for your relationships.
Desire surges. A romance may ignite unexpectedly, or you may rediscover your sensual creativity.
Family life influences your heart. Balance intimacy with your roots and home.
Words become magnetic. A conversation or message could change everything.
Value yourself first. Recognition in love starts with honoring your own worth.
A rebirth unfolds. The eclipse lights your essence. Love now begins within you.
Is there anything I should do?
Lunar eclipses can be energetically powerful and intensely emotional—in astrology, the moon represents our feelings, subconscious, and inner world, after all. Thus, the best way to deal with the total lunar eclipse of September 2025 is to slow down and go within.
“This eclipse calls for portals to transcend the ordinary and awaken every layer of consciousness,” Lima de Charbonnières explains. “This is a moment to align emotion, consciousness, and life force, awakening an inner flow. Create space for body, mind, and soul to move in harmony with the sky.”
To that end, full moon self-care rituals that allow you to tune into yourself—breathwork, meditation, journaling, tarot—can be especially impactful. “Meditate with sound frequencies to open and align your chakras, allowing the energy of the eclipse to flow through you fully,” advises Lima de Charbonnières.
Another cool side effect of the lunar eclipse? Dreams may be more vivid than usual. To encourage and process the potentially profound nocturnal intel, Lima de Charbonnières recommends journaling: “Before bed, reflect on the patterns you want to release and the intentions you want to nurture,” she says. “Upon waking, record your dreams and insights as tools for transformation.”
Is there anything else significant about this eclipse?
Saturn, the cosmic taskmasker, will also play a part in this eclipse cycle. On September 1, Saturn retrograded back into the sign of Pisces, inviting us to review our relationship with discipline and how it relates to our goals—especially in terms of relationships, both with others and ourselves. “With Saturn close to the eclipsed Moon, love is infused with responsibility: it asks for commitment, maturity, and the courage to turn dreams into reality.”
As with all eclipses, this one is ultimately about evolution. As Lima de Charbonnières says, “it invites us to walk through the shadow to discover the heart’s truth, and to recognize love not as a fleeting desire, but as a path of healing and transcendence.”
