Author: Alison Price   –   Publsihed: January 2027

The Eclipses of 2027

Let’s have a look at the five eclipses for 2027 and I give you some tips on how to interpret them.

The Eclipses of 2027

Eclipse Lore

Back in the Day

Back in the day, eclipses were shrouded in mystery, drama and a fair bit of superstition and as a Leo I love a bit of drama.

Back to the past.

When the Sun suddenly disappeared in the middle of the day or the Moon darkened in the night sky, I imagine that people wondered what on earth was going on.

Myth and Superstition

In ancient times, eclipses were often considered as bad omens.

People believed they were warnings from the gods or signs that misfortune was on its way.

Some cultures imagined that a great celestial creature was swallowing the Sun or devouring the Moon.

Their response?

To make as much noise as possible!

People would bang drums, shout and perform rituals to frighten the creature away and bring back the light.

Thales of Miletus

Thankfully, our understanding of eclipses gradually improved.

One of the most famous early eclipse predictions is attributed to the Greek philosopher and astronomer Thales of Miletus.

He is credited with predicting a solar eclipse in 585 BC.

According to the historian Herodotus, this eclipse occurred during a battle between the Medes and the Lydians in what is now Turkey.

When daylight suddenly turned to darkness, both armies were so astonished that they stopped fighting.

Lost in the Dust of History

There is some historical uncertainty about just how accurately Thales predicted the eclipse.

It seems he may have forecast the year rather than the exact date.

Babylonian astronomers had also been observing and recording eclipses for centuries before him, developing ways to recognise recurring planetary patterns.

Saros Cycles

One particularly enlightening discovery was the Saros cycle.

The Saros is a repeating pattern of approximately 18 years, 11 days and 8 hours after which similar eclipses occur.

They are known as families, or Saros families.

Knowledge is Power

What a difference a little astronomical knowledge makes.

To think that an event once feared as a sign of impending doom became something that could be studied, calculated and anticipated.

Look on the Bright Side

My view is that we don’t need to be alarmed by eclipses.

If anything, we need to be intrigued.

I think the old associations with disaster and misfortune have sometimes been carried forward into modern astrology without enough thought or examination.

An eclipse is not automatically a bad thing and I don’t believe we should approach every eclipse expecting something dreadful to happen.

Interpret Eclipses Better

As astrologers, I think we need to be more discerning.

Each eclipse has its own astronomical circumstances, zodiacal position, planetary contacts and relationship to an individual’s birth chart.

These details matter.

An eclipse can coincide with endings, beginnings, revelations, changes or turning points, but the nature of the experience will depend on the chart and the circumstances.

Our Role as Astrologers

I see our role as astrologers as moving beyond the old doom-and-gloom stories.

We can respect the historical lore, understand the astronomy and apply sound astrological judgement.

I believe that an eclipse is a fun event to investigate, not something to fear.

Interpreting Eclipses

Not, “One Size Fits All”

Not all eclipses are created equal.

Each eclipse has its own characteristics, timing, dispositor, planetary aspects and astrological significance.

An eclipse this month may have a very different meaning and influence from one occurring next month, even if they fall in the same zodiac sign or involve the same pair of signs.

Dig Deeper

As astrologers, your job is to look beyond the simple label of a solar or lunar eclipse and unpack each event into its individual components.

You need to examine the eclipse chart, consider its Saros family and then investigate how it connects with your client’s natal chart.

Be a Better Astrologer

By breaking each eclipse down, you can move beyond generalised predictions and develop a more considered and meaningful interpretation.

This is where the real work of eclipse astrology begins

The Starzology Three-Lens-Method

Over the years I have formed a process on eclipse interpretation.

At Starzology, I use what I call the Three-Lens Method to interpret eclipses.

This approach looks at each eclipse from three perspectives: the general eclipse chart, its Saros family chart and its connection to an individual’s natal chart.


Here are three levels at which you can approach an eclipse interpretation:

• General: The eclipse chart itself, which describes the broader themes and prevailing conditions.
• Family: The Saros family birth chart, which reveals the recurring themes associated with that particular eclipse family.
• Specific: The eclipse in relation to your natal chart, particularly when it makes a conjunction, or opposition, to one of your natal planets or points.

When Eclipses Occur

Sun and Moon

For an eclipse to occur, two specific criteria must be met:

• The Sun must be within 18° of either lunar node.
• The Moon must be either exactly conjoined or exactly opposing the Sun.

Eclipse Seasons

Twice a Year

Each year there are at least two, and sometimes three, eclipse seasons.

When the Sun nears one of the Moon’s nodes and is conjoined a node, with an orb of 18° or less, either north or south, then eclipses have the potential to happen.

The Sun can be 18° to one side of the node and then conjoined it and then move to 18° past the node and this is fair game for an eclipse to happen.

This returns a total of 36° of the zodiac and typically, the Sun will take 36 days to pass through this area.

It depends on where the Sun is in relation to the node at the New or Full Moons coming up.

Each eclipse is different.

Eclipse Potential

The Moon’s nodes are opposite each other in the chart.

The Sun takes about six months to transit from one node to the other node.

It is at this time that the potential for eclipses first arises.

Nodes Signs

During 2027 the Lunar nodes are in Aquarius-Leo for the whole year.

But as eclipses can happen within 18° of the node there are different signs (both signs adjacent to Aquarius and Leo) for the actual eclipse charts.

How Eclipses Happen

Solar Eclipses

When the Sun, Moon and Earth align exactly, this line up is called Syzergy, and then we experience a solar eclipse.

There are always two solar eclipses each year and sometimes there may be more than a couple.

SUN – MOON – EARTH

Lunar Eclipses

When the Sun, Earth and Moon align exactly, this line up is also called Syzergy, then we get a lunar eclipse.

There are always two lunar eclipses each year and there may be even more in some years.

SUN – EARTH – MOON

Eclipse Glyphs

Glyphs

A glyph is a symbol used in astrology, and other New Age practices, to indicate something special.

There are sign glyphs, planet glyphs and other glyphs, in every birth chart.

Additionally, there are two special glyphs used for the eclipses.

Solar Eclipse Glyph

The glyph for a solar eclipse is just like the conjunction symbol, but the circle is colored in.

Lunar Eclipse Glyph

The glyph for a lunar eclipse is just like the opposition symbol, but the two circles are colored in.

• Glyphs
• Double and Triple Sign Glyphs

How Many Eclipses?

Frequency

Each year we get at least four eclipses, two solar and two lunar eclipses.

Some years have more eclipses, for instance in 1935 there were seven eclipses that year.

In 2027 we will have five eclipses altogether.

5 Eclipses of 2027

Eclipses

Here are the five 2027 eclipses with their zodiac signs and degrees, using the Western tropical zodiac.

First Eclipse Season

February

The first eclipse season for 2027 has two eclipses.

During February, the first eclipse season occurs first with a solar eclipse, then a fortnight later there is a lunar eclipse.

SOLAR – LUNAR

1st Solar Eclipse: Aquarius

February 6th, 2027

February’s annular solar eclipse at 17°38′ Aquarius brings fresh insights, bold ideas and a call to embrace individuality.

It sparks collective change and inspires new ways of thinking, connecting and creating.

This eclipse energy encourages breaking free from convention and aligning with your authentic vision for the future, both personally and within your community.

Aspects

The only aspect of note that I would consider to this eclipse is:

• Eclipse opposition Jupiter

North Node

This is a North Node eclipse.

North node eclipses are symbolic of an incoming high tide bringing treasures to you.

As the tide flows in, it presents good things, people, situations and events.

Who This Will Affect

This eclipse will specifically affect you if:

• Your birthday is on the 7th, 8th or 9th of January in any year as it will form a part of your solar return chart for the next year.
• You have planets or points at 17° Aquarius as it will conjoin those planets and points.

Time in Effect

This eclipse will be in effect for a maximum of seven months after the eclipse date.

1st Lunar Eclipse

Lunar Eclipse in Virgo

The second eclipse for 2027 occurs on February 20th, 2027, and it is a Lunar Eclipse at 2°05′ Virgo.

In Virgo it highlights your need for practical awareness.

It brings mindfulness to daily routines, health and the practical details of life which need refining. Emotions may run high as you see clearly what no longer serves you.

This is a time to simplify, heal and restore your inner clarity.

South Node

This is a South Node eclipse.

South node eclipses are symbolic of a low tide washing off a beach.

As the tide flows out, it removes unwanted things, people and situations from your life.

Aspects

As with all eclipses, I only pay attention to conjunctions and oppositions.

I believe there are only two aspects worth considering in this eclipse:

• Eclipse is opposite Mercury
• Eclipse conjoined Mars

Who This Will Affect

This eclipse will affect your personally if your birthday is on September 19th, 20th or 21st of any year, as it will conjoin your natal Sun.

Effective Time

This eclipse will be in effect for a maximum of four months after the eclipse date.

Second Eclipse Season

July and August

The second eclipse season for 2027 contains three eclipses.

The season consists of a lunar eclipse followed two weeks later by a solar eclipse and then followed a fortnight later by another lunar eclipse.

LUNAR – SOLAR – LUNAR

2nd Lunar Eclipse: Capricorn

July 18th

The second lunar eclipse for the year is a penumbral Lunar Eclipse which occurs at 25°49′ Capricorn.

This July 18th eclipse is the shortest time for any eclipse of the year.

Really is just a glancing eclipse but still is technically considered an eclipse.

North Node

This is a North Node eclipse.

North node eclipses are symbolic of an incoming high tide bringing treasures to you.

As the tide flows in, it presents good things, people, situations and events.

Aspects

As with all eclipses, I only pay attention to conjunctions and oppositions.

I believe there is only one aspects worth considering in this eclipse:

• Eclipse is opposite Venus in Cancer

Who This Will Affect

This eclipse will affect you if:

• Your birthday is on 15th, 16th or 17th or January in any year as it will conjoin your natal Sun.
• You have any planets or points at 25°49′ Capricorn as the eclipse will conjoin those planets or points for you.

Time in Effect

This eclipses’ energy will be in effect for an extremely short amount of time of around five days to the maximum of one week.

2nd Solar Eclipse: Leo

August 2nd

The second solar eclipse for the year occurs on August 2nd, 2027.

With the total Solar Eclipse at 9°55′ Leo gracing the skies, a vibrant chapter of creativity unfurls just for you.

Embrace this auspicious moment to start on fresh beginnings in your creative and artistic pursuits.

It could be music, art, dance, writing, poetry or any form of creative expression that interests you now.

Time the eclipse moment to take on new projects and wholeheartedly immerse yourself in your nifty and crafty endeavors.

The key lies in starting now, to allow your creativity to blossom and flourish, dramatically and without restraint, under this eclipse effect over the next few months.

South Node

This is a South Node eclipse.

South node eclipses are symbolic of a low tide washing off a beach.

As the tide flows out, it removes unwanted things, people and situations from your life.

Aspects

As always, I only consider the two aspects of conjunctions and oppositions in eclipse charts.

For this eclipse the three aspects are:

• Conjoined Venus in Leo
• Opposed Pluto in Aquarius

Who This Will Affect

This eclipse will affect your personally if:

• Your birthday is on August 1st, 2nd or 3rd of any year this eclipse will affect you personally as it will be a part of your solar return chart complex until your next birthday.
• You have planets or points at 9°55′ Leo as the eclipse will conjoin them.

Duration

This eclipse’s influence lasts for a full six months from the date of the eclipse.

3rd Lunar Eclipse: Aquarius

August 17th

On August 17th there is a penumbral lunar eclipse at 24°12′ Aquarius.

North Node

This is a North Node eclipse.

North node eclipses are symbolic of an incoming high tide bringing treasures to you.

As the tide flows in, it presents good things, people, situations and events.

Aspects

The main aspect to this eclipse is that it is

• Eclipse opposition Mercury in Virgo
• Eclipse opposition Venus in Leo.

Effective Duration

This eclipse will be in effect for three and a half months after the eclipse date.

Who This Will Affect

This eclipse will affect your personally if:

• Your birthday is on 12th, 13th or 14th of February in any year as it will conjoin your natal Sun.
• You have any planets or points at 24°12′ Aquarius as the eclipse will conjoin them.

Eclipse Axes

Nodes

There are three zodiac sign axes involved in the five 2027 eclipses.

Remember the nodes are in Aquarius and Leo for the whole of 2027.

Aquarius–Leo: Fixed

February 6th and August 2nd solar eclipses and the August 17th lunar eclipse are on the Aquarius-Leo fixed axis.

• The Leo Creator Economy in the Age of Aquarius

Pisces–Virgo: Mutable

February 20th lunar eclipse in in the Pisces-Virgo mutable axis.

• Nodes in Pisces-Virgo

Capricorn–Cancer: Cardinal

The July 18th lunar eclipse is on the Capricorn-Cancer cardinal axis.

The 2027 eclipses continue the movement through the Aquarius-Leo nodal axis while also introducing an eclipse on the Capricorn-Cancer axis.

• More on the Modes (Cardinal, Fixed and Mutable)

Overarch

Five Eclipses

The five eclipses of 2027 offer us plenty to explore.

We have two solar eclipses and three lunar eclipses, spread across three zodiac sign axes:

• Aquarius-Leo, Pisces-Virgo and Capricorn-Cancer.

Community – Creativity

The Aquarius-Leo axis is particularly prominent this year, with three of the five eclipses highlighting the themes of individuality, creativity, community and our place in the wider world.

There is also an opportunity to look more closely at how we balance our personal ambitions with our responsibilities to others.

Individual Energies

As astrologers, I encourage you not to treat these five eclipses as one monster cosmic event.

Each has its own personality, chart, planetary contacts and Saros family.

Some will have a longer period of influence than others and some will be more personally significant depending on your natal chart.

Three-Lens-Method

This is where my Three-Lens Method comes into play.

• First, look at the general eclipse chart to understand the wider themes.
• Then investigate its Saros family to uncover the repeating patterns.
• Finally, bring it home by seeing exactly where the eclipse falls in your own chart and whether it makes a conjunction or opposition to any of your natal planets or points.

Enjoy Exploring Eclipses

My advice for you is to be curious rather than fearful.

Eclipses are fascinating astronomical events and wonderfully rich material for astrological interpretation.

You don’t need to predict doom and gloom every time the lights go out!

Instead, take your time, look at the details and develop your own understanding of what each eclipse might mean.

The more carefully you investigate, the better your interpretations will become.

Enjoy exploring the eclipses of 2027.

There is plenty of astrology here to keep you busy!

Alison Price: Creator and Astrologer

Alison Price brings astrology down to earth and gives it room to play. Her approach combines solid astrological knowledge with curiosity, creativity and a healthy dose of humour. Through Create, Alison brings astrology to life with journal pages, drawing, colour and creative projects. Through Explore, she connects astrology with travel, places and the experiences that make life interesting. Alison offers Astrological Consultations and Coaching for Aspiring Astrologers.

Reach Alison at [email protected].

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