If you’ve been feeling like something big is coming, and all your pent-up energy from the past couple of weeks needs to be released, prepare for the Pisces lunar eclipse on August 28. All month long, the impact of the eclipses has been leading to this moment, when we’ll be forced to ask ourselves what has run its course, what changes should be made, and how can we realign with our higher self. The end of eclipse season is approaching, so what are you ready to release to make space for something new?

The lunar eclipse is essentially a supercharged full moon. Similar to a standard full moon, you can expect a series of a ha moments, hard truths, and reality checks that ask you to make a decision one way or another. Some sort of conflict or tension is coming to a head, and through this peak intensity you’ll be able to better understand what path will lead you to resolution.

However, remember that the energy here is supercharged. While you might normally be able to do a cleansing ritual, make a game plan, and move at your own pace during a regular full moon, an eclipse throws caution to the wind and forces you to accept the harsh reality of what you are experiencing. Don’t stress, you still have free will and the ability to control your reactions. Just remember that a lunar eclipse takes whatever has been sitting in your subconscious and forces it to the surface so you can no longer evade it.

During a lunar eclipse, you might get passed up for a promotion that you didn’t really want but still applied for, or you could get into a disagreement with a “friend” you’ve been hanging around with as a form of convenience. This is how the universe forces our hand during a lunar eclipse. This is a moment to trust your intuition and those subconscious nudges to stay on track.

The August 28 lunar eclipse is in Pisces, which makes the need to trust in the unknown even more necessary. Pisces lunations bring on spiritual awakenings and a heightened sensitivity. There might not be a dry eye in the room by the time the eclipse hits its peak, but a good cry could be exactly what you need to realize you’ve been holding on too tight; it’s time to let go.

Pisces’ ultimate lesson is surrender—letting go of control and a need for specificity. At the moment, the sun is in Virgo, so all we can think about is controlling the narrative and following a regimen. Our mission is to find acceptance within the unknown, to learn how to roll with the punches rather than forcing our way down a rigid path. Understand what needs to happen for closure to occur. Pisces is the last sign of the zodiac, so whether we are ready for it or not, this is the end of a cycle.

If the eclipses weren’t intense enough, there is also some pretty tense energy happening between planets. Mercury, the planet of communication and mental energy, is right next to the sun in Virgo, opposite the moon in Pisces, which creates an aversion toward listening to your intuition. Additionally, Uranus, the planet of rebellion, in Gemini, the sign of adaptability, is squaring the sun, moon, and Mercury—amplifying the desire for change and making what is known as a T-square. T-squares are the most difficult aspects to navigate in astrology, because you are dealing with three-plus celestial bodies all in disharmony. In this moment, there might be an urge to take a hard left, just for the sake of it. You could be faced with the realization that your methodical approach to things is holding you back, and you need a new plan. And the advice is the same regardless of what you’re feeling—hold your horses. While a sudden shift might seem like the best option, these hasty urges could very well be reactive.

The release point of this T-square falls under the domain of Sagittarius, which means we have to keep the big picture in mind before we take any action or make large-scale changes. Right now, you’ll find it particularly easy to nitpick. But think about what you are truly working toward. If the changes are deeply aligned with the big-picture goals, stunning! However, if they’re feeling more like a quick fix, you might want to take a pause, look up from the ground, and assess the scale of your current situation.

The good news is that, while Uranus in Gemini is ruffling feathers through this T-square, the other slow-moving, generational planets are in harmonious aspect to Uranus. Convenience culture has made society prone to expecting immediate gratification at our fingertips, but these slow-moving support systems remind us that change is happening on a larger scale. Generational planets move slowly, so you have permission to move slowly, too. While you will very likely experience dramatic shifts or realizations that push you toward new experiences, there is no expectation that the goal has to be fully realized at the same time. Again, Pisces is the end of a cycle, so you’re essentially closing one book to pick up another one.

Aries

This is an end of an era, Aries. The Pisces Lunar Eclipse is the final push for you to release whatever has been holding you back, and prepare you to step into a new version of yourself. You are currently learning to strike a balance between going through the motions and slowing down. Enjoy the stillness, because if you force your way through this eclipse you could very well crash out. A huge part in your journey right now is asking yourself: “What do I need in order to find peace in the unknown?” Consider aligning with something bigger than yourself.

Taurus

Taurus, you've been focusing a lot on your passions recently, and doing what you want when you want. However, there are lessons to be learned about the way you interact with others through the Pisces lunar eclipse. You could even realize that all this time to yourself is because you’ve been feeling disconnected from your community. What are you willing to sacrifice in order to find a space where your passions truly intertwined with others’?

Gemini

Has the time spent at home sorting out what you need made you realize something about your dreams? Are you finding that you are ready to let go of one path in order to embark on another? The Pisces lunar eclipse is firing on all cylinders to help you find awareness for what career and legacy is going to be the most fulfilling to you. Is it time for a pivot, and time for you to become the master of something new? Or, do you need to clear distractions to help you focus on the dream you are already holding?

Cancer

The Pisces lunar eclipse comes at a time when you’re already going through many mental shifts. Your attention is being directed toward the things that provide service and practical value to your life and others. Now, the eclipse steps in to offer you a perspective shift that will help put some essential puzzle pieces in place. The minutia makes sense, and the big picture is clearer. While you might still need some time to uncover where you are going, now is your chance to reflect on what you believe and how those beliefs influenc your movements.

Leo

If you’ve been feeling caught up in your own desires, the Pisces lunar eclipse is going to make you more aware of how you can stay connected to the desires of others. Perhaps rather than looking at what you have and what others have as isolated experiences, you can start to see where the Venn diagram overlaps. They say sharing is caring—so what do you already share with those around you? The eclipse is an intense moment for release and transformation that will help you carve a path toward more intimate connections.

Virgo

Awareness of your relationships is coming to a head. Over the past few months, you’ve been thrust into experiences that have had you juggling a variety of connections. Which ones have stayed? Which have faded away? Are you giving too much to some? What are you still holding onto? The Pisces lunar eclipse is in your sister sign, which means you will find balance within yourself and your relationships. Pay close attention to the give and take right now, and be willing to let go of anyone not aligned.

Libra

Have you been losing track of your routine? Maybe you’ve been too caught up trying to make sense of the nonsensical. The Pisces lunar eclipse is an opportunity to reprioritize. A fog might feel like it is lifting, and with that clarity you’ll understand what is distracting you from what you need to be doing. A routine refresh is definitely in order, so consider what might be tainting your well-being. What might you do to start reframing and replacing those experiences with something that mirrors the version of yourself you want to be?

Scorpio

Have you been too involved in everyone else’s messes lately? Has a need to check in, connect with, and receive from others been taking up valuable me time? The Pisces lunar eclipse is revealing more of what you desire, and what sparks true joy in your life. Expect to spend a bit of time sifting through whether or not you are doing something for a short burst of enjoyment, or if it is truly adding value to your life. And if you feel like you need to step away from the masses for a bit, do so to reconnect with your own sense of joy.

Sagittarius

Has the work in the public sphere distracted you from when you need to do on an inner level? Do you need to offload a bit and spend more time resting and relaxing? The Pisces lunar eclipse will be a deeply emotional one for you, bringing up moments from your past and situations at home that need resolution. The biggest lesson from this eclipse is moving back to your heart space and entertaining the more sensitive side of yourself. What do you need to find peace and release the baggage you’re carrying?

Capricorn

The Pisces lunar eclipse is a communication culmination. You might feel like your mind is a bit of a leaky faucet, and as the eclipse edges closer and closer, the pipes are getting ready to burst. Are you trying to control a narrative too much—so much so that you are holding in the truth? Let go of the unnecessary ideas that might hold you back from speaking more authentically. Don’t get too caught up in asking, “What if—?” That will only keep you in a cycle of questioning without getting the answers you need.

Aquarius

What you value is a hot topic right now! You very well could be realizing, under the Pisces lunar eclipse, that you’re no longer aligned with something you thought to be a fundamental truth of your character. Or, you could be experiencing a desire to put some of your other values at the forefront. Either way, the eclipse will clear the clutter and make space for you to hold what you want and need to feel stable more dearly.

Pisces

This is your eclipse. You are the star of the show, and will experience the greatest transformation of self. You’ve been on this self-transformation journey for a while now, and each time another eclipse occurs in your sign, you get closer and closer to a fully realized you. What expectations of the self are you hoping to release? How can you make changes to your inner and outer persona without going 2007 Britney mode? What is yours, and what is something imposed upon you by another?

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