Wednesday’s Total Solar Eclipse is an extra-powerful New Moon, planting seeds for not only the next moonth but the next 19 years. A Solar Eclipse signifies a resetting of your light - a shedding of what you’ve outgrown, and an initiation into a bigger, more aligned and fulfilling life.

Eclipses, which come in pairs (and sometimes threes) every six months, catalyze into motion what’s been developing behind the scenes. They typically mark major turning points, featuring massive endings and beginnings, and “fated” connections and disconnections.

The whole six-week Eclipse Season - starting two weeks before the first Eclipse and ending two weeks after the second one - can feel like a high-pressure, chaotic portal of accelerated change and growth. Emotions are running high, unexpected events shake you up, and what’s been hidden or repressed demands to be seen and felt.

In Leo, this Eclipse asks: How lit up do you feel? How much fun are you having? Are you living your heart’s passion and purpose? What risk can you take toward greater happiness, aliveness and creative power? As a reference point, the last Leo Solar Eclipse occurred on August 11, 2018. What was happening in your life then, and can you see similar themes recurring now?

Every Solar Eclipse calls for a death to clear the way for rebirth, but when it conjoins the South Node - as it does here - the energy is especially focused on endings, release, and letting go. The South Node in Leo brings awareness to where you’ve been playing a role to get others’ approval and validation - rather than following your heart and shining the light of your true self. What no longer lights you up and makes you happy? What are you holding onto because of how it looks, instead of honoring how you feel?

Relationships are in the spotlight as a headlining arena for change. Leo, which in the body corresponds to the heart, is the sign of love. And Venus, Goddess of Love, is also super-strong at this Eclipse - high and bright in the evening sky, in her home sign of Libra, and forming a harmonious grand trine with Uranus and Pluto.

Relationships that are already solid and aligned could take a big leap forward, while those that are faltering could experience a breakthrough - or it may be time to let go. And if you’re single and looking, there could be opportunities for new connections. Keep your mind and heart open, be willing to speak your truth and reveal your uniqueness, and take a risk!

The Eclipse chart features two “kites” - a planetary formation holding the energy of lift-off. The building of new dreams has been in the works since February 20, when Saturn and Neptune met up at the first degree of Aries. The catalyzing energy of Eclipse Season, plus the harmonious outer-planet cradle/basket, plus two kites means - it’s time to bust a move. Leo says: life is a game and you’re here to play it full-on. Shine your light, lead with love, and take a brave leap toward your heart’s true desires.

I go into much deeper Virgoan detail about the current planetary energies in my one-hour new moon audio transmission, which paid subscribers received Saturday. Upgrade below for immediate access, and to receive future new and full moon transmissions, as well as the replay of my Prepare for Lift-Off and Neptune in Aries webinars. Founding subscribers ($185/year) can also join me for monthly livestreams (the next is August 20), and will receive my 2-hour Pluto in Aquarius webinar as a gift!