This is the 6th eclipse of an eclipse set of 7 occurring along the Virgo-Pisces axis that began in September 2024 and runs until February 2027. This set began almost two years ago, in September 2024, with a Lunar Eclipse in Pisces, continued with a Lunar Eclipse in Virgo in March 2025, a Lunar Eclipse in September 2025, a Solar Eclipse in Virgo in September 2025, a Lunar Eclipse in Virgo in March 2026, this one (Lunar Eclipse in Pisces in August 2026), and a Lunar Eclipse in

Number 8 carries rich, multilayered symbolism across cultures, religions, mathematics, and psychology.Key themes recur: balance and symmetry, cycles and renewal, power and authority, and material success. - Symbolism: * Infinity. In mathematics the symbol of the infinity is represented by a 8 laid down. * Symbol of the cosmic Christ. * In China, the 8 expresses the totality of the universe. * According to the Egyptians: number of the balance and of the cosmic order. * Incarna

The 2nd solar eclipse of 2026 occurs on Wed 12th August 2026, when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, completely or partially obscuring the image of the Sun for an observer on Earth. This is a special moment when the apparent diameter of the Moon is larger than that of the Sun, blocking all direct sunlight, turning the day into darkness. The totality lies in a narrow path across the Earth’s surface, with the partial solar eclipse visible over an area surrounding t

Some years ago my daughter and I were wading along in a small wood. I used to take her there so that we could enjoy the peace and quiet that natural beings gift us with. I remember clearly, as I feverishly looked after her from a safe distance, as a father does lest his beloved 'gets hurt', the spirit called my gaze away from my fears as a clear chirping sound came from right above me. I instinctively looked up, looking for what my thought-mind could only conceive of as a bir

This Full Moon in Aquarius electrifies the sky with revolutionary energy. This lunation asks: Where are you conforming when you should be innovating? What masks are you ready to release? Aquarius, ruled by Uranus, is the visionary, rebel, and humanitarian. While the Sun travels through expressive Leo, this Aquarius Moon illuminates how you contribute your unique gifts to the collective. Let’s explore the chart! * The spectacular conjunction Sun-Jupiter: Cazimi is an astrologi

This NM in Cancer (sign of the moon) occurs the 14th July=day of the revolution. This event symbolizes the end of the absolute monarchy and the first major intervention of the people in French political life. Cancer is the traditional zodiac sign that rules the 4th House in astrology, a placement often described as domicile, because the sign is in its natural home. This combination amplifies themes of home, family, ancestry, and emotional security, as both Cancer and the 4th

This full Moon is called the Strawberry Moon, it is the seventh full Moon of 2026. We are dealing with the Sun in Cancer and the moon in Capricorn, putting in motion the Cardinal cross. * Why starting with the Cardinal Cross ? For a better understanding of the potential of this FM, as the Cardinal Cross involves 4 signs = Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn, creating two oppositions and four squares. The dynamic of the FM comes from the strong Martian energy located in the Ascend

The New Moon falls in Gemini, bringing energy focused on communication, spontaneity, and fresh starts. This peculiar lunation occurs during a void-of-course moon, ideal for a resetting and making the void throughout meditation or any way able to stop the inner dialogue. I’s the ideal time to get rid of parasite thoughts, fake beliefs from our conditionings, projections of the mind.The present moment might be a subtle key to have a fruitful NM.That day the moon will be void of

The Full Moon on May 31st in the axis Gemini (sun) - Sagittarius (moon) is known as the Blue Moon, marking the second full moon in May. This specific lunar event is also classified as a micromoon (or micro blue moon) because it happens when the moon is near its farthest point from Earth (apogee), making it appear approximately smaller than an average full moon. The Gemini-Sagittarius polarity is a mental axis, where Gemini represents the part of the mind dealing with communic

In Native American shamanic traditions, the Eagle is considered as the ultimate totem animal of shamans and the symbol of the Great Spirit. He embodies clear vision, wisdom, courage and direct connection to the divine thanks to his ability to fly very high, close to the sun. Major symbolic aspects: * Sacred medicine: The eagle feather is a powerful medicine used to heal the aura of the sick, absorb negative energies and transport the shaman’s soul into invisible spaces during

This This lunation arrives at 25° Taurus, an angle that blends Taurus’ persistence with Aries’ bold initiative. Sun, Moon and Mercury are conjunct Uranus in Gemini, making us expecting shifts or breakthroughs in communication and mindset.Sun and Moon are accompanied by Ceres (acting as a scout planet) and Mercury. The goddess of agriculture governs the concepts of “feeding” (in the physical and in the emotional sense), motherhood, family relationships, and transitions among w

* This FM is commonly referred to as the Full Flower Moon. This name probably isn’t a surprise when you think of the saying: April Showers bring May Flowers. * For the Celts of the British Isles the 1st of May was the most important day of the year. The wheel of pagan feasts shows how this feast is at the opposite end of Samhain, the threshold to the dark half of the year. Beltane, conversely, was the day that announced the light half of the year, and was celebrated by ritual

This NM is the midpoint between Imbolt* (1st February) and Beltaine** (1st May) Reminder: * https://www.essencediaries.com/post/astrological-forecast-full-moon-1st-february-2026-imbolc- and-the-importance-of-knowledge ** https://www.essencediaries.com/post/1st-may-beltane-a-strangely-important-date In geometry, a midpoint is equidistant from both endpoints of a line segment, arc, or figure, effectively dividing it into two equal parts. This New Moon in Aries receives a side

Among Native American peoples like the Mayas, the jaguar is revered as a chthonic deity (linked to the earth and hell) and a symbol of divine royalty. He is sometimes represented as the black sun devouring the sun at dusk, embodying initiatory death and spiritual rebirth, as well as the balance between earthly (jaguar) and celestial (eagle) forces. Main aspects of his shamanic symbolism: * Spiritual Guide : The jaguar allows shamans to travel between realities, acting as a gu

Following the last New Moon in Pisces (19th March) and the Equinox, We have to notice that almost all the planets are located under the line of the horizon, except the moon. That makes this FM very special as the moon might be considered as a singleton ! Because it lacks the tempering influence of other planets in that category, the singleton planet acts as a focal point of consciousness and is often considered the most important planet in the chart, tunneling the horoscope'

Following the last NM (16th February) and the last FM (3rd March) where almost all the planets were located on top of the horizon, We need to notice that this NM has a peculiar characteristic: almost all the planets are located under the line of the horizon. When almost all the planets are under the horizon (line Ascendant-Descendant East- West) the chart amplifies the importance of maturation and transmutation. New Moons are a time for rejuvenation and manifestation. During

Following the last NM in Aquarius (+ solar eclipse), this FM also shows a lot of planets on top of the horizon . We are now dealing with a mutable cross (Pisces- Virgo-Gemini-Sagittarius). The most interesting in this lunation is that the full moon occurs in the axis of the nodes . Mercury retrograde , ruler of the sign Virgo, plays the role of the trickster. There are 5 planets in Pisces, including Mars, the god of war searching to amplify intuition, emotional sensitivity an

19th century philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, a hugely controversial figure on many levels in our times as back then, was a man of great sensitivity and depth of soul. One of his many interests was the relationship – or lack thereof – between language and the world. One of his convictions about this absent relationship was that language is man's way of creating a world apart from the real one. A world he can control and dominate. Language, Nietzsche seemed to think, sort of '

The first thing, when I had a look at the chart of this powerful Mn, was to connect the symbolism of a NM, the one of an eclipse and the Chinese new year. Not easy at first sight, but.... As a starter, the chart shows almost all the planets on top of the horizon (line ascendant- descendant). I told to myself, what a move! During the last NM- 18th January 2026, the planets were located North-West/ South West, cutting the zodiac in 2 parts: East and West. Ref: https://www.essen

February 1st marks the first important Celtic festival of the year: Imbolc. Halfway between Samhain (1st November) and Beltaine (1st May), this date indicates the inversion of the natural cycle, which passes from the descent to the rise of the sun. The cold of February purifies nature (February comes from the Latin Februar which means “purify”) but already life is reborn in the countryside. Nests are built and lambs are born. In Celtic times, the Druids celebrate the «Mother