The 2026 eclipse calendar moves through Pisces, Virgo, Leo, and Pisces turning points.
--- ## February–March 2026: Pisces–Virgo Eclipse Season
The Pisces-Virgo axis asks what needs release, healing, clearer boundaries, and better daily rhythm.
### Solar Eclipse in Pisces — February 17, 2026 - **Type:** New Moon Solar Eclipse - **Sign/Degree:** Pisces ~28° - **Themes:** Spiritual new beginnings, dissolution of old structures, compassion, creativity, boundaries - **Guide:** [Virgo Lunar Eclipse March 3](/learn/astrology/virgo-lunar-eclipse-march-3-2026-what-to-release-and-heal) — the March lunar eclipse completes this cycle ### Lunar Eclipse in Virgo — March 3, 2026 - **Type:** Total Lunar Eclipse - **Sign/Degree:** Virgo 12°54' - **Themes:** Release, completion, health, daily routines, service, perfectionism - **Guides:** - [Which Natal House Is Activated](/learn/astrology/virgo-lunar-eclipse-2026-which-natal-house-is-activated) — house-by-house by Rising sign - [What to Release and Heal](/learn/astrology/virgo-lunar-eclipse-march-3-2026-what-to-release-and-heal) — themes and rituals - [Effects on Your Sign](/learn/astrology/virgo-lunar-eclipse-2026-effects-on-your-sign) — sign-by-sign --- ## July–August 2026: Leo–Aquarius Eclipse Season
The Leo-Aquarius season brings the forward-looking identity, creativity, community, and life-purpose story of 2026.
### Total Solar Eclipse in Leo — August 12, 2026 - **Type:** New Moon Solar Eclipse (Total) - **Sign/Degree:** Leo ~19° - **Themes:** Identity, creativity, leadership, heart, children, self-expression, new beginnings - **Guide:** [Total Solar Eclipse Leo August 12, 2026](/learn/astrology/total-solar-eclipse-leo-august-12-2026-exact-time-degree-new-moon-intentions) — exact time, degree, sign-by-sign + house activations ### Partial Lunar Eclipse in Pisces — August 28, 2026 - **Type:** Partial Lunar Eclipse - **Sign/Degree:** Pisces ~5° - **Themes:** Release, healing, intuition, endings on the Pisces–Virgo axis - **Guide:** [Partial Lunar Eclipse Pisces August 28, 2026](/learn/astrology/partial-lunar-eclipse-pisces-august-28-2026-what-to-release-and-heal) — what to release and heal --- ## How Eclipses Work in Your Chart **Eclipse axis = two opposing signs.** A Solar Eclipse in Leo pairs with a Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius (or the reverse). The axis defines the life theme; the **house** defines the life area. **Your Rising sign determines which houses the axis crosses.** For example, Leo Rising has Leo on the 1st House cusp — a Leo eclipse hits their identity, body, and self-presentation. > **Find your eclipse houses:** [Generate your free natal chart](/birth-chart) and check which houses contain the eclipse signs. --- ## Eclipse Best Practices
Eclipse work is about timing, release, and watching how the story unfolds through your natal houses.
1. **Don't force new starts on exact eclipse days** — Solar eclipses are new moons, but the energy is intense and often revelatory. Plant seeds, don't sign contracts. 2. **Lunar eclipses = completions** — Use them for releasing, finishing, and letting go. 3. **Effects unfold over ~6 months** — Until the next eclipse season, the themes stay active. 4. **Check natal planets** — If you have planets within 3–5° of the eclipse degree, the eclipse will conjunct or aspect them directly. [Check your chart](/birth-chart). --- ## Frequently Asked Questions ### When are the eclipses in 2026? **2026** has eclipse seasons roughly **Feb–Mar** (Pisces–Virgo axis) and **Jul–Aug** (Leo–Aquarius axis). See the schedule table above for solar vs lunar and exact signs/degrees. ### When is the total solar eclipse in Leo 2026? **August 12, 2026** — total solar eclipse in **Leo** (see our [Leo eclipse deep dive](/learn/astrology/total-solar-eclipse-leo-august-12-2026-exact-time-degree-new-moon-intentions) for time, degree, and intentions). ### How do I know which house an eclipse hits for me? You need your **rising sign** (birth time). That sets your house cusps. Then see which **house contains the eclipse sign** — e.g. a Leo eclipse hits the house where Leo falls in your chart. [Generate your free chart](/birth-chart). ### Is the March 3 2026 eclipse in Virgo? Yes — **March 3, 2026** lunar eclipse in **Virgo** (see [what to release & heal](/learn/astrology/virgo-lunar-eclipse-march-3-2026-what-to-release-and-heal)). --- ## Related Articles - [Virgo Lunar Eclipse 2026: Which House Is Activated](/learn/astrology/virgo-lunar-eclipse-2026-which-natal-house-is-activated) - [Total Solar Eclipse Leo August 12, 2026](/learn/astrology/total-solar-eclipse-leo-august-12-2026-exact-time-degree-new-moon-intentions) - [Partial Lunar Eclipse Pisces August 28, 2026](/learn/astrology/partial-lunar-eclipse-pisces-august-28-2026-what-to-release-and-heal) - [North Node in Aquarius 2026: The Life Purpose Shift by Rising Sign](/learn/astrology/north-node-aquarius-2026-life-purpose-shifts) - [Jupiter in Leo 2026: The Love and Luck Shift for Your Rising Sign](/learn/astrology/jupiter-in-leo-2026-love-romance-heart-expansion) - [Birth Chart Guide](/learn/astrology/birth-chart-guide) — How to read your houses - [Jupiter in Leo 2026](/learn/astrology/jupiter-in-leo-2026-expansion-in-confidence-and-creativity) — Major transit overlapping the August eclipses --- ## About This Guide Eclipse dates and degrees verified against astronomical ephemeris. **Author:** [Natal Echo](https://www.natalecho.com). For entertainment and educational purposes only. [Generate your birth chart](/birth-chart) or explore [daily transits](/daily).