What Is an Eclipse?
An eclipse is an astronomical event in which the Sun, Moon, and Earth align. A solar eclipse occurs at a new Moon (when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth), and a lunar eclipse occurs at a full Moon (when the Earth passes between the Sun and Moon). However, not every new Moon or full Moon is an eclipse. An eclipse occurs only when the Sun and Moon are close enough to the lunar nodes (North and South Nodes).
In classical astrology, eclipses have been regarded as the most powerful cosmic triggers for thousands of years. Eclipse observations recorded since ancient Babylon examine the correlation of kings' fates, wars, and natural disasters with eclipse periods. In mundane astrology, eclipses are considered "cosmic reset points" that affect the destiny of nations, societies, and individuals.
The eclipse calendar lists every solar and lunar eclipse from 1900 to 2100 with its type, sign and degree.
2026 Eclipse Calendar
| Date | Type | Sign & Degree | Node | Visibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 17 | Solar (Annular) | 28° Aquarius | North Node | Antarctica, South America |
| March 3 | Lunar (Total) | 12° Virgo | South Node | East Asia, Australia, Pacific, Americas -- not visible from Turkey (the Moon rose after the eclipse ended) |
| August 12 | Solar (Total) | 20° Leo | South Node | North America, Western Europe |
| August 28 | Lunar (Partial) | 4° Pisces | North Node | Americas, Europe, Africa -- only the beginning visible from Turkey, before moonset |
February 17, 2026: Aquarius Solar Eclipse (Annular)
The year's first eclipse is an annular solar eclipse at 28° Aquarius. Occurring near Caput Draconis (North Node), it carries an increasing, multiplying and enlarging nature. Combined with Aquarius's collective, technological, and humanitarian themes, a period begins where old social structures, digital habits, and group dynamics are questioned.
This eclipse occurs just 3 days before the Saturn-Neptune conjunction. This cosmic coincidence makes February 2026 an extremely intense period. We provided a detailed assessment of this period's potential effects on Turkey in our 2026 Aries Ingress analysis.
March 3, 2026: Virgo Lunar Eclipse (Total)
The year's first lunar eclipse is a total eclipse at 12° Virgo. The eclipse was not visible from Turkey; the Moon rose there after the eclipse had ended. Virgo's analytical, health-focused, and detail-oriented energy triggers the restructuring of daily routines, health habits, and work order.
This eclipse also overlaps with the first period of Mercury retrograde (Pisces). The retrograde + eclipse combination requires extra caution in communication, information flow, and decision-making processes.
August 12, 2026: Leo Solar Eclipse (Total)
The year's most powerful eclipse. A total solar eclipse at 20° Leo occurs near the South Node and is associated with the culmination of a cycle, leadership changes, and leaving the past behind. Leo is the natural domain of individual expression, leadership, creativity, children, and romantic love.
Eclipses on the Cauda Draconis (South Node) side carry a diminishing, reducing nature and are considered favorable for release and completion. This eclipse offers strong ground for leaving excess behind and closing a cycle. Of course, not by taking action during the eclipse week itself, but by choosing the most ideal time within the following 6 months.
August 28, 2026: Pisces Lunar Eclipse (Partial)
The year's final eclipse occurs as a partial lunar eclipse at 4° Pisces: at its maximum about 93% of the Moon's diameter lies in Earth's umbra (magnitude 0.93). The combination of Caput Draconis (North Node) and Pisces brings themes of increase, multiplication, and growth to the forefront.
Two eclipses occurring 16 days apart in August turns the month into an "eclipse corridor." During this process, energy is intense and emotional fluctuations are normal.
2026 Eclipses: Sign-by-Sign Effects
You can track which life area each sign will experience the eclipses in from the table below. (Read from your rising sign.)
| Sign | Feb 17 (Aquarius) | Mar 3 (Virgo) | Aug 12 (Leo) | Aug 28 (Pisces) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aries | Friendships | Health, routine | Creativity, romance | Subconscious |
| Taurus | Career | Creativity, romance | Home, family | Friendships |
| Gemini | Abroad, beliefs | Home, family | Communication | Career |
| Cancer | Shared resources | Communication | Income, values | Abroad, beliefs |
| Leo | Relationships | Income, values | Identity, self | Shared resources |
| Virgo | Health, routine | Identity, self | Subconscious | Relationships |
| Libra | Creativity, romance | Subconscious | Friendships | Health, routine |
| Scorpio | Home, family | Friendships | Career | Creativity, romance |
| Sagittarius | Communication | Career | Abroad, beliefs | Home, family |
| Capricorn | Income, values | Abroad, beliefs | Shared resources | Communication |
| Aquarius | Identity, self | Shared resources | Relationships | Income, values |
| Pisces | Subconscious | Relationships | Health, routine | Identity, self |
What to Do During Eclipse Seasons
Eclipses are regarded as "marker points" in classical astrology. They are periods when the seeds of great changes are sown, old doors close, and new ones crack open. Here are practical tips for navigating eclipse periods most effectively:
1 week before and after an eclipse: Avoid major, irreversible decisions. Plan permanent steps such as marriage, divorce, large investments, and job changes outside this window.
Eclipse day: It is a day for observation and awareness. Keep a journal, meditate, clarify your intentions -- but do not take action.
6 months after an eclipse: The themes triggered by the eclipse mature and materialize during this period. Follow the signals received around eclipse day; they will indicate the direction of changes in your life.