Esoteric Astrology as news for week August 12 – 18, 2026


Total Solar Eclipse – Sun’s Light Hidden – an Essential Falling Away



 

 

In our last month of summer (August 2026) two eclipses (solar and lunar) appear in the sky. Solar (Wednesday, Aug. 12th) at the Leo new moon festival and lunar at the full moon festival (Thursday, Aug. 27th). The total solar eclipse occurs this Wednesday at 20 degrees Leo. Eclipses auger great changes in the life of humanity (subtle or not-so-subtle). 

At solar eclipses the moon blocks the Sun’s light, passing between Sun and earth – the Sun (our essential, life-giving. light) is hidden. Eclipses represent profound and penetrating changes in the lives of humanity, the kingdoms, governments, nations, events and all ways of living and being.

Eclipses take their time to manifest the inner (solar) and outer (lunar) changes. For six months we live under their influencing shadow – three months prior and three after.

Leo (location of eclipses) is one of three signs (Leo, Libra, Capricorn) of crisis, a testing point for individual aspirants. The developmental stage, challenge and test of Leo concerns the Crisis of Individualization (awareness of self, emerging from the masses to the individual), appearing in two parts. 

First there is the Leo’s unconscious, demanding dictator (personality) controlling others. Then, exhausting that role, the personality seeks help from the Soul, asking for direction and guidance. A person of harmony and goodwill is the result. 

Humanity is experiencing the Leo test at this time, through present-day challenges and crises (continuing). Humanity, when awake and aware, has a choice in the outcome. We pray that all minds (created equal) be illumined with the light of the Soul and the world disciple (humanity) proceeds with enlightened right action. 

The New Group of World Servers plays a part in humanity’s choices. We invoke the Light of Illumination, and with our Spiritual Will (willingness) radiate the Light of intelligence and love into the hearts and minds of humanity. Each kingdom (mineral, plant, animal, human, Soul) has its part to play. May we each do our part – from heart to heart to heart to heart (which is all that matters). 

Note: It’s good to have one’s astrology chart to know what the area of life changes occur. Astrology is the tool and language of Aquarius, the New Age we are entering. No one wants to be left behind. Best consider how and when to begin the study of astrology (its art and science offering knowledge of the self). Risa


 

 Aries

March 21 – April 19:  You need enjoyment and playfulness at this eclipse time at they affect your life in terms of pleasure, fun, creativity, spontaneity, the arts, friends, loves and children. It’s good to have parties, lots of them. This last you must do! It’s important to feel happy and joyful. You also need an adventure that’s not too challenging. Questions: What/who is your muse? What is your creative endeavor? What do you wish it to be? Who do you wish to be? What do you enjoy? Remember to share yourself and all that you have. Always from the heart.

 Taurus

Taurus
April 20 – May 20:  It’s time to create the type of home you hope for, envision, want to live in and actually need. Perhaps it’s built with biologic architecture, symbols everywhere. The old ways and means at and of home are no longer working. Perhaps there’s need for greater comfort, beauty, safety and security? Perhaps a new couch, mattress, or uncovering buried treasure. Perhaps family relationships need emotional support, more loving kindness. Notice a gathering of past life gifts. To be used in this lifetime to serve humanity.

 Gemini

Gemini
May 21 – June 20:  Have you considered what your communication needs are, your intellectual needs, your needs for play and humor, dance and art? Even the needs you have concerning neighbors and your neighborhood? What are you reading, discovering and learning these days? How do you see our nation, president and country? Are you part of the Political Seed Group? New ways of thinking may be needed. Geminis are responsible for instructing humanity about the world at large. What do you know about the world? Are you offering information that displays tolerance, goodwill and loving kindness?

 Cancer

Cancer
June 21 – July 22:  It’s important during this eclipse and the next one (eclipse) to review what your values are, how and if you value yourself, and what you are sad, sorrowful, happy, glad, joyful and confident about. It’s also a good time to assess finances, all resources, your state of spirituality, how you view religion, children, communication, security and all things psychological. It’s important too, to be generous in all ways. Giving allows us to have a sense of pride that we have helped others. Tithing and giving. All that is given is returned ten-fold.

 Leo

July 23 – August 22:  Leo is always about the self (important developmental stage of discovery), the “Here I am! See what I have created!” Now a deeper level of the self is germinating, about to be uncovered and revealed. A richer sense of self-recognition, self-esteem and a realization that one truly has the strength and courage of a lion. All of these gradually appear. You are to know yourself as essentially perfect.  A new being emerging in the world. Independent, self-identified, creative, liberated and free!

 Virgo

August 23 – September 22:  Changes within will be recognized and seen later in the year. A deep psychological development is taking place internally. What is also revealed is a new self-knowledge, self-confidence, creative self-expression, too. A spiritual reality and impact can be felt when in nature, deep in forests, on walks, in warm waters, at dawn during very early mornings and at sunset. Something secret shows itself and one’s deepest desires come forth. Expect revelations, dreams and voices in the wind. Offering direction.

 Libra

September 23 – October 22:  You consider what future goals are yet to be achieved. So much of the past has affected your present future. I heard a statement the other day that may apply to you. Forgiveness changes our future (it doesn’t change the past, but it does the future). Hopes, wishes and dreams come into focus and they include friends, intimates, and social groups who recognize your inner beauty and authenticity. You feel a great love given by others washing away any perceived wounds from early childhood. Life heals you and becomes your playground.

 Scorpio

October 23 – November 21:   Career, public image, vocation, ambition – all are highlighted at the eclipses. You attempt to bring the Soul (light, life, love, intelligence, etc.) into your professional life in the world. You need work that is meaningful, work that has a special serving place in the world. The Soul offers meaning and purpose to all work. The eclipse touches upon and illuminates your inner spark of God’s fire essence. You begin to express yourself differently. Unmasked, this is the person you truly are. Don’t fret. You’re still hidden, veiled and protected. To most.

 Sagittarius

November 22 – December 21:  With the eclipses, even though there is much veiling that occurs, new revelations of a higher cosmic level also appear. And so, for you there’s a leap forward in understanding, revelations create a new learning, an expansion beyond what you’ve known before. Beliefs will shift and change and disappear. Opinions too, as new truthful information comes forward.  Revelations, appear in your mind from the RainCloud of Knowable Things. Everything becomes a surprise as you step outside of the known. Your mind is shaken up, your perceptions shift. A new world appears. It will take three months to be integrated. You will travel.

 Capricorn

December 22 – January 19:  Things, people, you, resources, family life, etc. – all seem to be in a state of shifting priorities, change and transformation. In order to not feel alone and lonely, in order to remain connected, intimacy becomes important in daily life. Small touches, small favors, small gestures of love and goodwill will suffice. Looking deeply into people you’re able to understand their hidden psychological realities. You have compassion and speak words that create safety, security and calmness in their world. Little deaths occur. Not physical, but little endings of things. You understand, allowing them to fall away and are always grateful.

 Aquarius

January 20 – February 18:  You think about daily life and how life is affected by marriage, partnerships, friendships and children. You attempt to express yourself in a new way in the world with words of kindness and goodwill, in order to reconcile differences and allow for understanding to occur. It is important to empower others (by your thoughts, words and actions) to feel good about themselves. They in turn appreciate, learn from you and love you more. Refrain from projecting any shadows upon others – no judgment, opinions or criticisms. This allows everyone to be free.

 Pisces

February 19 – March 20:  Tending to health is most important. Perhaps a warm pool of water somewhere. Visualize this warm natural pool, plant all around. Call it forth, describe, elaborate and talk about it daily. Draw and write about it. Soon and over time what is needed will gradually appear. One must keep body, emotions, mind and Soul in complete alignment, poised, quiet and calm, centered within this visualization. This physical, spiritual and psychological order will allow Pisces to meet the many continuing demands on their time. The world needs saving. Pisces is the savior. Pisces saving best when a warm pool is available.

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