2026 Eclipse Calendar: Which Dates Hit Your Chart

2026 eclipse calendar with Pisces, Virgo, Leo, Aquarius symbols and eclipse chart wheel

The Chart Story Behind the Dates

2026 eclipses include two seasons: February–March (Pisces/Virgo axis) and July–August (Leo/Aquarius axis). Each eclipse activates a specific degree and axis in your natal chart — which houses depend on your Rising sign. Generate your free birth chart to see exactly where each eclipse lands for you.

The forward-looking opportunity is the August season. The Leo eclipse does not stand alone: it arrives after Jupiter enters Leo and just after the North Node enters Aquarius. Start with this calendar, then read the Total Solar Eclipse in Leo 2026, Jupiter in Leo love and luck guide, and North Node in Aquarius 2026 life purpose shift.

2026 Eclipse Schedule at a Glance

Date — Type — Sign — Degree — Axis

Feb 17, 2026 — Solar (New Moon) — Pisces — ~28° — Pisces–Virgo Mar 3, 2026 — Lunar (Full Moon) — Virgo — 12°54' — Virgo–Pisces Aug 12, 2026 — Solar (New Moon) — Leo — ~19° — Leo–Aquarius Aug 28, 2026 — Lunar (Partial) — Pisces — ~5° — Pisces–Virgo

2026 eclipse dates timeline with February 17 Pisces solar eclipse, March 3 Virgo lunar eclipse, August 12 Leo solar eclipse, and August 28 Pisces lunar eclipse

The 2026 eclipse calendar moves through Pisces, Virgo, Leo, and Pisces turning points.

February–March 2026: Pisces–Virgo Eclipse Season

Pisces Virgo eclipse axis infographic with fish, wheat, spiritual release, daily healing, boundaries, routines, and completion

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 — the March lunar eclipse completes this cycle

Lunar Eclipse in Virgo — March 3, 2026

July–August 2026: Leo–Aquarius Eclipse Season

Leo Aquarius eclipse axis infographic with lion, Aquarius vessel, August 12 total solar eclipse, identity, creativity, community, future, and life purpose

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 — exact time, degree, sign-by-sign + house activations

Partial Lunar Eclipse in Pisces — August 28, 2026

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 and check which houses contain the eclipse signs.

Eclipse Best Practices

Eclipse best practices infographic with do not force, release and complete, watch six months, check natal degrees, and find your houses

Eclipse work is about timing, release, and watching how the story unfolds through your natal houses.

  • 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.
  • Lunar eclipses = completions — Use them for releasing, finishing, and letting go.
  • Effects unfold over ~6 months — Until the next eclipse season, the themes stay active.
  • 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.

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 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.

Is the March 3 2026 eclipse in Virgo?

Yes — March 3, 2026 lunar eclipse in Virgo (see what to release & heal).

About This Guide

Eclipse dates and degrees verified against astronomical ephemeris. Author: Natal Echo. For entertainment and educational purposes only. Generate your birth chart or explore daily transits.