LEO NEW MOON SOLAR ECLIPSE 2026

Today, August 12, 2026, we will be experiencing a Leo New Moon Solar Eclipse.  It crosses Greenland, Iceland and Spain and those of us in Canada or the USA will experience a partial view. 

 

It is closest to the South Node, rather than the North Node, out by about 9° in the same sign (Leo).  Those with planets or angles in the fixed signs (Aquarius, Taurus, Scorpio and Leo) within a 3° orb of influence, so 17 to 23 ° of these signs will be the most affected by this major celestial event. 

 

A Solar Eclipse closer to the South Node than the North Node often makes things quite challenging and pushes you to let go of something that is holding you back.  Without letting go and ending conditions, something new, which is what is being called for, may never materialize. 

 

Because this is in the sign of Leo at 20°, it has to do with leadership, individuality and/or any creative endeavors you might be involved in, especially anything that might put you in the limelight or draw attention to you.  It will be a time of new beginnings. For a new beginning to take hold, we must let go of something old and outdated. This creates an ending of sorts before we can begin anew.

 

The effects of this Solar Eclipse will have a lasting impact on those effected. The energies can last up to one year. Astrologers believe that the time the eclipse lasts in hours is equal to the years it will be affecting your life. Most certainly, however, the first six months are of most importance and have profound effects based on the planets being impacted and the houses involved in the chart.

 

It is time, as with all Leo individuals, to be your true self and if by chance you have been overly busy in the past, you might want to take some time off and enjoy life a little.  Take a holiday from your obligations, have some fun, and take a break.  If you don’t do this, you might feel very drained and worn out.  This eclipse can take a lot of energy out of you as you merge into what is unfolding in your life.

 

Most eclipses are not an easy adjustment and the Conjunction, which is the most powerful, would involve planets in Leo in the degrees indicated, creating a merging of energies depending on what the planets involved might be.  Conjunctions are very powerful, followed by the Opposition. With the opposition, this would involve planets in Aquarius and the Opposition suggests that others seem to be orchestrating what is unfolding-- an end of conditions so something new can begin. 

 

The Squares from Taurus and Scorpio create tension which is challenging enough that it forces you to act to alleviate these conditions.  However, do not fear what is taking hold in life due to these powerful energies in place as they are the harbingers of endings creating what is needed for something new to be put in place in your life.

 

With the Leo New Moon Solar Eclipse letting go and forgiveness, if this is necessary, are prime action for now and serve as a viable solution to any challenges that might be in place during this period.

 

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THE INFLUENCE OF THE SUN IN OUR NATAL CHART

It is said that you can tell quite a bit about an individual just by the Sun, Moon and Ascendant in the birth chart (natal astrology chart). 

 

The Sun reveals who we are on an internal level.  Much will depend on the aspect configurations connected to the sun and the house that it resides in.  However, we all carry much of our inner personality from the influence of the Sun.

 

The Sun also represents the father figure in our life while the Moon represents the mother or nurturing figure. Once again, you must take into consideration the aspects and the house placements of both to get more details on the energies. 

 

The Sun is representative of our goals in life.  There is a huge difference between someone who has their Sun in Aries and someone who has their Sun in Pisces.  Both have completely different paths in life, although they do share the fact that growth is important. With Pisces growth would be through service and spiritual advancement. With Aries, growth comes either through exploration or experience. Aries advancement in pursuits are on a more aggressive manner, or through lessons learned due to failure due to wanting things to take place quickly.

 

The Sun along with the North Node points towards our destiny and the way we will move forward to reach our summit.  Will we move forward in an unusual, eccentric and humanitarian manner (Aquarius) or through secret, internal transformations that might be considered taboo (Scorpio)?

 

The house placement is extremely important as we get a mixture of character traits depending on which house our Sun resides in.  Will we pursue life through communication techniques and teachings (Gemini/3^rd house), or will we pursue life through material advancement and goals that push us to the very top of our objectives especially in our career (Capricorn/10^th house)?

 

The Sun can determine what our health is like.  Is it robust because of influences from Jupiter and is it well aspected by the Ascendant and Mars?

 

Does the Sun have trines to Pluto which offers the potential for powerful regenerative capabilities? 

 

Is the Sun poorly aspected especially by the outer planets, and does it have negative implications from the Ascendant, the sixth and/or twelfth houses?

 

We can learn to adapt if the latter example is the case, although knowing this will help us and make us pay closer attention to our health.

 

Jupiter on the Ascendant can speak of gaining weight and Mars can speak of a fight for survival especially if challenged and close to the Ascendant. 

 

The whole chart must be carefully studied to obtain a clear and concise health analysis. 

 

Mercury must also be applied when reviewing the chart potential by the influence of the Sun as Mercury rules our pattern of thinking and will help define the potential Sun character traits, especially through the way we communicate.

 

Aspects from the Sun to other planets and angles will help define who we are and the way we express our uniqueness. 

 

We must also consider the decants as they will also color the kind of person we are.  Each sign is divided into 3 decants. Each decant is 10°, and are contained within the same element (Air, Water, Fire and Earth). The first 9° 59” would be a double Sun sign emphasis.

 

The influence of the Sun in our natal chart reflects our core self, our ego, our purpose in life, and so much more. The Sun is important, but we are so much more than just our Sun sign.

 

As we can see, the Sun sign is extremely important when it comes to who we are, and in this article we are just touching on the relevance of this extremely important energy in our Natal makeup.

 

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NEPTUNE SEXTILE NATAL MIDHEAVEN

Transiting Neptune sextile natal Midheaven (MC) speaks directly to creativity connected to goals in life, your life’s path and your career.  This is a positive aspect which insists on assistance from outside resources in reaching your personal goals.  In some cases, this can be quite spiritual in nature due to Neptune’s influence.  It can also be linked to creativity, such as a musician writing a song and finding inspiration in the process that might not have been available prior to this time.

 

Neptune’s inspirational nature can add creative flow to music, acting, and anything connected to visualization or psychic energies.  Meditating on how you want to proceed with your endeavors is highly suggested.  You likely will get insight into how to move forward in ways that you could never have imagined previously.  It is as though a helping hand is guiding you, and you get positive feedback from your efforts.

 

If this is related to your career, you will find that your ideas seem to flow more easily and people may listen and even move ahead with what you are suggesting.  Perhaps, for instance, you are putting together a presentation setting out ways to increase productivity.  Now would be the time to make this suggestion and others will likely pay heed.  Without your utilizing these energies and just sitting back thinking about what a good idea might be, the potential for this energy coming to fruition is unlikely.  Often it is up to you to make things happen. Do not wait for things to fall into your lap and waste the opportunity.

 

If your goals in life or path forward have to do with the psychic world, this would be the time to invest some of your valuable time towards going deeper.  The potential for in-depth analysis is quite possible under these conditions.  Mediation is suggested as mentioned and asking for assistance from deeper sources will likely open doors that otherwise might have been closed.  Depending on your stage of development, it is quite possible for those that are already on this path that they find inspiration and ingrained knowledge surfacing under this aspect.

 

Much will depend on which houses are involved and how Natal Neptune is aspected by other natal planets.  Always look at the Natal potential and other transits to get the full picture on how this will transpire in your life.

 

While transiting Neptune is making a sextile to your Natal MC, it is also making a trine to your Natal IC. As a result, the home and family will also be quite involved as will possibly one or both of your parents.

 

Transiting Neptune Sextile natal Midheaven aligns your career or life’s path with your intuition and creativity. Use the energy available wisely!

 

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SUN IN LEO 2026

The Sun moves into the sign of Leo on July 22, 2026.

 

Leo individuals are born to be leaders.  This is due to their confidence and ambitious nature.  They want to make a name for themselves or at the very least receive recognition for their efforts. 

 

Leonians are team leaders and failure is not an option. If they come up short, they can be hard on themselves but usually recover well.

 

They require feedback for their efforts. A pat on the back to acknowledge their efforts goes a long way. 

 

Leo individuals will not be held back. Progress is often steady and their relentless approach to life’s challenges are often met with vigor. 

 

Sun in Leo is a Fixed, Fire sign which suggests that there is a strong push to advance but under their own terms. A helping hand from others (as long as it’s not manipulative) can be welcomed.  Leonians make the decisions and others follow their directions.  They are very sure of themselves and trust their own judgement.

 

Leo individuals (including some with the rising sign of Leo or a strong placement of planets in the fifth house which is ruled naturally by Leo) stand out in a crowd.  They are charismatic and are known to be quite generous in many ways. These individuals are always there to lend a helping hand even if the recipient may feel they have everything well under control on their own.  Stronger personalities may not like Leo’s drive for control of situations, but Leonians do this from their heart. 

 

Leo rules the heart.

 

Leo individuals like to have fun and, in many ways, refuse to grow up.  There is often a child quite alive within and this child is allowed out to play.

 

The fifth house, naturally ruled by Leo, is the house of gambling and the enjoyment of life. Leo individuals take life seriously but also want to live a full life venturing beyond what the general public may look to do.

 

These individuals are loyal, committed, generous in their actions, protective of others and stand their ground when adversity confronts them.  Many are considered quite courageous.  Most Leonians will not back down from a fight.  This is not to say that they are physically aggressive, but they will, from a verbal perspective, stand their ground.

 

Make a friend in Leo and you might have a friend for life, unless you hurt them emotionally.  They don’t forget emotional pain which runs deep.  They hate disappointment and always wish the best in life for themselves and for others.

 

Happy solar return to our energetic, confident, charming, bold, from the heart Sun in Leo 2026 readers.

 

We will take a quick look at the 2026 aspects coming up for Sun in Leo in our next Astrology post on Wednesday.

 

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NEPTUNE IN ARIES

Since Transiting Neptune moves through a sign of the Zodiac in approximately 14 years, it is this astrologer’s opinion that it carries forward with it the energies of the previous sign that it just transited through, an orb of influence, if you wish, from the past sign.  I have not done a consensus with other Astrologers, but I certainly think it is worth considering.

 

Transiting Neptune moved into Aries on a permanent basis (no more retrograding back to Pisces) on January 26, 2026.  It was in Pisces for approximately 14 years prior to this date.  I like to a 3° orb of influence as this is when the energy is still recognizable from its previous sign placement.  So, Pisces will still have an influence although weakening towards the end of 2026.

 

In Pisces, many people found a renewed or first-time interest in the psychic realm.  The door seemed to open, even if only with curiosity.  Information and experience were gained throughout much of this cycle.  Looking at the house where Neptune was transiting through and the Natal positioning by house and aspect in your personal Astrology chart provides you with more information as to how this might work out for you personally.

 

This is not to say that everyone became overly affected in this manner, as Neptune also has its other side which includes illusiveness, confusion, and vagueness. Pisces can be often associated with drug and alcohol consumption and the wish to escape harsh reality.  This may have also been associated with other individuals in your life.  Neptune also has other facets to its personality, far too many to mention in this short article.

 

If Neptune in Pisces had a psychic influence on you perhaps Neptune moving into Aries carried this forward in a much more personal way.  Perhaps you can begin using this ability in a more personal manner and you have and will paid more attention to how you are living your life according to higher psychic/spiritual principles of love and compassion. Perhaps this is the time the door opens more from an internal perspective and allow Neptunes’ energy to infiltrate your inner being.

 

Have a closer look at your true potential and begin using this openly. Make changes in this direction, where needed, so that you can foster in the change that is required in your own personal environment. This in turn will affect all of us as the ripple effect moves through each of us.  Just a thought. What is your opinion?

 

Transiting Neptune in Aries can push us to put our dreams into action. Our spiritual connection can now be an active part of our lives instead of just being a dream.

 

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CANCER NEW MOON 2026

On July 14, 2026, we will be experiencing a New Moon at 21° in the sign of Cancer. When we experience a New Moon, the moon is always in Conjunction to the Sun. A new Moon signifies the beginning of something new focused on whatever energy it is influenced by. In this case, Cancer and the house which it is transiting through in your personal Natal Chart will provide the area of life effected for you.

 

Cancer is very much associated with family and nurturing those close to us.  It has to do with emotional expression and not only nurturing those around us, but also the need for personal nurturing. 

 

In many cases, because this New Moon is in Cancer, the feelings (emotions) are aroused, and we may feel more intensely than normal which touches us deeply.  This is particularly true if you have planets in your chart either Conjunct this degree (21degrees Cancer) or in Opposition which would be in Capricorn.  You can allow a 3° orb of influence.  Squares, Trines and Sextiles also apply, but the Conjunction and Opposition are, by far, the most important (influential) angles.

 

If this positioning affects the first or seventh house, for example, you would be a strong part of what this speaks about, and it likely encompasses your relationship, especially your spouse.  It could also imply that this is about a shared business, like a partnership and in some cases speaks of open enemies.

 

Transiting Mercury is also tightly connected (Conjunction at 19° Cancer) to the New Moon’s position.  This implies that communicating and analyzing the situation is a part of the process.  Mercury rules the mind and, if for example, this is in the third house, it might involve your siblings or perhaps something going on in the neighborhood. 

 

Since a New Moon is always about new beginnings, it is important to take action. Much will be determined by what you do about the situation or the potential at hand in roughly six months’ time when we reach the Full Moon in Cancer. The Cancer Full Moon is the harvest time of the seeds you plant now and nurture along the way.

 

The Cancer New Moon 2026 creates an emotion focus on family and loved ones. Remember to also ensure that your own needs are nurtured and taken care of too.

 

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SATURN TRINE NATAL PLUTO

Under challenging conditions, Saturn tests us and asks us to reconsider our plans with strategy and commitment.  This is not the time to sit back and stagnate even though the way things were, prior to this aspect, may have felt comfortable. 

 

Saturn seeks stability and structure.

 

Pluto wants to transform our commitment to prepare for something new.  The norm is what comforts Saturn. Pluto pushes changes that will allow us to adjust to what is needed for our future. What was in place prior to this time, we may have outgrown.

 

This is a time for rebuilding and building anew, not just a quick rebuild but something that will stand the test of time for our future.  Something that is reliable and will force you to replace old habits and patterns that might have suited the times way back when, but now no longer serves your needs.

 

This period, which requires inner strength and ambition, can push you ahead although it will take work to get to where you need to be in a year or two from now. This will not be an overnight success. It will take a lot of work and discipline and in some cases assistance from reliable outside sources.  You likely have great inner strength although you might not recognize it. Asking for a little assistance when required will go a long way and does not diminish your strength in any way.  There may be power struggles but listening to your peers and making decisions that are valid and can create a slow but steady change is what is required at this time.

 

Don’t let fear stand in the way.  Worrying about what might happen does not build character which is part of what you are doing under this aspect.  You are getting rid of anything that might be holding you back and gaining inner strength along the way.  Stubbornly holding on to what ”was” does not serve a purpose for you. This is a time for regeneration and transformation at its highest level. The energies are favorable at this time although things likely move a slower pace than you want.

 

Transiting Saturn trine natal Pluto may bring upheaval but with effort this results in meaningful transformation. Work with the change, and listen for guidance that leads you to your new path.

 

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NEPTUNE SEXTILE NATAL NORTH NODE

Transiting Neptune moves quite slowly through the Zodiac, so its influence can be quite substantial and long lasting.  It may have a significant impact for as many as three years.  When it is exactly 60° (Sextile) from your North Node, it will also be 120° (Trine) your South Node, so both Nodes will be impacted.  Using one of the timing devices (transiting Mars, Progressed Moon, Transiting Uranus and sometimes the Transiting Sun) will indicate when you can expect major Neptune/Nodes incidents to unfold.

 

When Neptune is working at its optimum energy and related to spirituality or abilities linked to the psychic areas, an opportunity is at hand for reaching or moving towards (notably) your life’s path (North Node) using ingrained knowledge you have in this life to assist in the process. 

 

Neptune works in mysterious ways and can open the door to enlightenment and awaken latent abilities that have been lying dormant.

 

You may find that someone steps into “the picture” and assists in your journey. This could be someone you might know well or someone who is brought into the scenario just for this moment and for this purpose. There is something quite unique about this individual and they seem to be in the right place at the right time.  Those that are well connected to the psychic realm may find this period in their lives to be extraordinary.

 

In some cases, those with talents connected to the music industry will find this period enlightening as well.  Some will be able to write music that is far reaching or inspiring.  Much, of course, will depend on the overall condition of Neptune’s placement in the Natal chart and what it promises. 

 

If other outer planets are also making connections to this placement of your Nodes, their energies, too, must be taken into consideration. 

 

Transiting Neptune sextile natal North Node will be a time to remember.  Your evolutionary path, imagination, spiritual connection all come together. Trust your intuition.

 

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