Embracing the Virgo Lunar Eclipse

The Virgo Lunar Eclipse is a full moon on the south node and lands on March 13th, 2025 at 11:55 pm Pacific Time. ♍🌕

Eclipses can bring big emotions, unexpected events, and situations that are out of our control. In traditional astrology, you will hear words like 'transformation', 'fate', and 'karma' quite a bit during eclipse season. And those words will ring true for many folks. You may not realize it at the time, but when you look back at this time in the months and years to come you could realize that there was a chance or surprise situation or event that altered the course of a part of your life!

But that won't be true for everyone. The other factors in your birth chart will play a role in how intense this energy is or how outwardly visible the energy manifests in your life.

If dramatic events unfold in your life during this time, allow yourself to surrender to the process and keep in mind those infamous three Cs - calm, cool, and collected.

A Time of Purification, Clarity, and Change

Virgo, as an energy signature in astrology, symbolizes discernment, and refinement. It brings a strong orientation toward details, organization, and efficiency, often seeking to create order where there is chaos. Virgo energy thrives on learning, improvement, and problem-solving, but it can also struggle with over-analysis, perfectionism, and self-criticism. With its desire to fix what seems broken, Virgo sometimes misses the forest for the trees, becoming so focused on the small details that it loses sight of the bigger picture.

During the days surrounding this Virgo Lunar Eclipse, these themes will be heightened in the collective. There may be a strong urge to cleanse, organize, and refine—whether in our physical spaces, relationships, or inner worlds. But instead of becoming overwhelmed by everything that feels like it needs to be fixed, try to prioritize, take it one step at a time, and focus on progress rather than perfection.

Virgo is known as the ‘virgin’ in astrology, but this symbolism is not about sex—it is about purification. Virgo seeks to purify experiences, both for itself and for others, by filtering out what is unnecessary, inefficient, or misaligned - basically, it wants to break things down into the best and purest form possible. This eclipse may bring revelations about what needs to be refined or released. Try to get curious as opposed to resisting the process or insights that may come!

If there’s anything to learn from an eclipse in Virgo, it’s surrender—making peace with whatever crazy sh*t may happen and then figuring out the steps to move forward from there. Virgo loves a plan, but eclipses tend to remind us that the universe has one of its own. This is a time to trust that path, even if it wasn’t the one you mapped out for yourself.

Right now, we’re being asked to make peace with what’s out of our control, trust that what’s unfolding has a purpose, and then use Virgo’s gift of discernment to decide what truly matters as we move forward.

Saturn's Crashing the Party

Adding another layer to this eclipse energy, the Moon will be opposing Saturn just hours before the eclipse. Saturn, the planet of boundaries, discipline, and tough lessons, may bring up feelings of blockages, delays, and frustrations—like no matter how much we want things to move, there’s an invisible wall in the way. There may also be a sense of being at the mercy of external authority or the 'powers that be,' making it feel like control is slipping further from our grasp.

But Saturn has a purpose - challenges always come with a lesson. If things aren’t flowing, maybe it’s not about pushing harder—it’s about recognizing what’s not meant to move right now. Maybe it’s about surrendering to the timing of things rather than forcing our own. If you get frustrated, take a step back, breathe (that's always good advice isn't it?), and remember: delays aren’t denials—they’re just cosmic redirections.

Recognize when it’s time to push forward and when it’s time to stand still. Not every obstacle is meant to be bulldozed through—some are signals to pause, reassess, and take a chill pill!

Virgo’s instinct is to fix, organize, and improve, but sometimes the best move is no move at all. And there’s wisdom in knowing that.

You might feel lazy and like you are not doing enough, but trust me when I say, you are probably doing TOO MUCH.

(If you speak tarot, imagine you just pulled a reverse hanged man.) And then imagine you held your card up to the sky, screamed, and ripped it into a million tiny pieces.

That is the energy this eclipse is giving folks! 👊

Eclipse Affirmations for your Rising Sign

I’ve decided to go with affirmations instead of a horoscope for this eclipse, and that feels super aligned. With Virgo energy making us more aware of what needs to be fixed—both in ourselves and in the world—affirmations offer a way to support yourself rather than fall into self-criticism. Right now, many of us are looking around and only seeing what’s broken instead of allowing things to just be.

So, let’s shift that energy. Let’s acknowledge what’s changing, make our lists, take our steps, and most importantly—let go of what we can’t control. Here are affirmations to help guide you through, house by house.

And finally, remember that eclipses are a time when the cosmos fully support some major R&R. On top of that, we’re in the middle of Venus retrograde, with Mercury retrograde fast approaching—so if you’ve been feeling exhausted, mentally overloaded, or like everything is in review mode, you’re definitely not alone.

The energy right now is asking us to slow down, reassess, and release. It’s A LOT, but like all planetary cycles, this too will pass. So, take a breath, be gentle with yourself, and let’s dive into these affirmations to help guide you through.

Aries (Health, Work, Daily Routines, Service, Wellness)

1. "I trust my body’s wisdom. I release anxiety around changes in my health."
2. "I respond with flexibility to shifts in my work and routines. I know that change serves me."
3. "I release the need to control my daily life. I embrace flow and balance."
4. "I surrender perfectionism. I allow myself grace in my self-care and responsibilities."

Taurus (Creativity, Romance, Joy, Self-Expression, Children)

1. "I allow my creativity to flow without fear. I trusting that self-expression is its own reward."
2. "I embrace the evolution of my love life. I knowing that change can bring exciting new possibilities."
3. "I release the need to control how joy appears in my life. I welcome joy in all forms."
4. "I surrender expectations around fun and play. I allow spontaneity to guide me."

Gemini (Home, Family, Emotional Foundations, Inner Security)

1. "I allow family dynamics to shift naturally. I trust that change can bring healing."
2. "I release the need to control my home environment. I create peace within myself."
3. "I stay grounded when emotions run high. I respond with compassion and understanding."
4. "I surrender old emotional patterns. I embrace stability that comes from within."

Cancer (Communication, Learning, Thinking Patterns, Siblings & Neighbors)

1. "I remain calm and composed in conversations. I choose to respond rather than react."
2. "I embrace new perspectives. I allow my thoughts to evolve with wisdom."
3. "I release the need to control how others communicate."
4. "I welcome shifts in my learning and environment as signs of personal growth."

Leo (Money, Self-Worth, Values, Possessions)

1. "My self-worth is not defined by external achievements or material wealth."
2. "I respond to financial changes with adaptability. Abundance flows in many forms."
3. "I release attachment to outdated values. I allow my priorities to evolve with me."
4. "I surrender control over financial outcomes. I trust that I am always supported."

Virgo (Self, Identity, Appearance, New Beginnings)

1. "I embrace the revelations about who I am becoming with curiosity and trust."
2. "I allow life’s unexpected shifts to make me a better person."
3. "I release the need to control how others perceive me. My authenticity is enough."
4. "I surrender to new beginnings with confidence. My path unfolds naturally."

Libra (Spirituality, Endings, The Subconscious, Healing, Surrender)

1. "I embrace endings as necessary beginnings. I trust in the cycles of life."
2. "I release control and surrender to divine timing. I know all is unfolding perfectly."
3. "I respond with serenity to the unknown. I know I am always guided and protected."
4. "I allow myself to rest, and heal. I trust in the deeper wisdom of my subconscious."

Scorpio (Friendships, Community, Hopes & Dreams, Social Networks)

1. "I allow friendships to shift naturally. I trust that my soul connections will remain."
2. "I release attachment to old dreams. I make space for new, aligned possibilities."
3. "I respond with calmness and grace to changes in my social circles and community."
4. "I surrender my expectations for the future. I allow new opportunities to find me."

Sagittarius (Career, Public Image, Ambition, Life Purpose)

1. "I trust that career shifts are guiding me toward greater alignment with my purpose."
2. "I release the need to control my reputation. I allow my authentic self to shine."
3. "I respond with adaptability when unexpected changes arise in my professional path."
4. "I surrender fear around success. I embrace new opportunities with confidence."

Capricorn (Higher Learning, Travel, Philosophy, Belief Systems, Expansion)

1. "I embrace unexpected shifts in my beliefs. I know they lead to greater wisdom."
2. "I release the need to control my path. I trust that every journey has a purpose."
3. "I welcome new opportunities to expand my mind and spirit. "
4. "I surrender to the unknown adventures ahead. I know they will shape me for the better."

Aquarius (Transformation, Intimacy, Shared Resources, Power & Control)

1. "I embrace transformation with courage. I trust that change brings renewal."
2. "I release my fear of the unknown. I surrender to the flow of life’s mysteries."
3. "I remain calm when faced with deep emotional shifts. I know they lead to healing."
4. "I trust in the give-and-take of shared resources. I allow balance to guide me."

Pisces (Relationships, Partnerships, Contracts, Commitments)

1. "I trust that the shifts in my relationships are aligning me with what is best for me."
2. "I release the need to control others. I allow my connections to unfold naturally."
3. "I respond with patience and understanding when faced with emotional reactions from others."
4. "I surrender unhealthy attachments. I embrace the relationships that truly support me."