One of the defining moments of the entire year is here – eclipse season! On September 7, 2025, at 2:09 p.m. EST, the first of two September eclipses rises in the sky, in the form of a Blood Moon Eclipse. This rare cosmic phenomenon occurs when the Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow over the Moon and giving it a reddish appearance. Energetically, this ultra-powerful event packs the power of three Full Moons in one, as it aligns with the Lunar Nodes of Destiny.
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What is a Blood Moon Eclipse?
A blood moon eclipse is a type of total lunar eclipse, occurring when the Earth moves between the Sun and Moon, obstructing light from illuminating the Moon’s surface. Rather than completely disappearing, La Luna casts a reddish hue, as Earth scatters light, filtering out blue tones and leaving an impressive copper-red glow. Of course, that’s where the name “Blood Moon” comes from.
The Astrological Meaning of a Blood Moon Eclipse
Blood Moons are considered particularly rare. While full moons occur roughly once a month, lunar eclipses happen a few times each year. A Blood Moon eclipse, also known as a total lunar eclipse, is the most intense of these events. It holds significant power, as if several full moons were happening simultaneously. The emotional and spiritual effects of a Blood Moon are much more profound and lasting, often leading to life-changing karmic shifts.
As a significant spiritual turning point, we are called to release what no longer serves us on a profound level. Suddenly, we experience waves of understanding, higher perspectives, and increased inner awareness. Introspection becomes rewarding. At other times, external events prompt change before we consciously grasp their deeper meanings. Ultimately, we undergo a rebirth—a metamorphosis of the mind, body, and spirit—leading to a genuine desire for change that is not merely abstract, but something tangible and felt, reflected in our environment.
The Spiritual Meaning of September’s Blood Moon Eclipse
Majestic in its view and deeply emotional, this celestial event serves as a poignant reminder of the ways we are evolving. Since the beginning of 2025, the cosmos has inspired a deeper connection with our sense of spirituality. Our celestial compass hums with a deep desire to abandon the pursuit of perfectionism and control, making more room for a genuine sense of trust to flourish in our lives. The September 7 eclipse is a checkpoint along that journey, which remains present until the Summer of 2026. Under this magnified Full Moon energy, expect major revelations, karmic adjustments, and grand finales to be part of your story.
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Pisces: Meeting Yourself at a Spiritual Crossroads
What a moment to be you, Pisces! This celestial event prompts you to review two different timelines. On one end, you might experience the results of the actions you performed during the time the great teacher, Saturn, was first in your sign. Between March 2023 and May 2025, life got real, asking you to step up to the plate, and this Blood Moon Eclipse represents the results or manifestation of those efforts. Still, the work of showing up for what’s truly important in your life continues post-eclipse all the way to February 13 as Saturn returns to your sign for one last detour.
Another timeline—active between January 2025 and July 2026—comes into focus, too, as a call from the universe to align with your highest potential. Events that feel “destined” or “fated” may now arrive in the form of endings, people, or unexpected news, moving the pieces of the puzzle in your favor. And while reaching the mountain top might require hard work, you’re being reminded that your inner magic functions, indeed, as your life’s compass. “Believe in yourself and your creativity,” is the message that the Blood Moon Eclipse echoes through the chambers of your soul.
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Virgo: Releasing Outdated Beliefs
The universe works in cycles, and this Lunar Eclipse is proof of it, Virgo. Once every eighteen years, each zodiac sign experiences a deep cleansing, an opportunity to release what no longer feels aligned. For you, that time is now, beginning in January 2025 and ending in July 2026. The Blood Moon Eclipse marks a significant milestone in the process of shedding your old skin, which may be experienced as a profound emotional release. Suddenly, specific ways of being might feel outdated and even uncomfortable, especially if they’ve been getting in the way of your productivity and flow. Along those lines, you might experience an epiphany concerning the melting of belief systems or limiting beliefs that no longer feel relevant.
But there’s more than just letting go. Since Eclipses are tied to the overall concept of “fate and destiny,” you might experience this one in the form of people coming into your life. A new romantic or business partner, a collaborator, and even a life mentor could either arrive or play a big role in your current transformation. Similarly, you might be finding your place within a community or friend group that shares your same values.
Gemini: Decoding Lightning-Bolt Insights
Lightning bolts of wisdom are part of your Blood Moon Eclipse story, Gemini. The question is: Will you be able to decode them? Eclipses are celestial agents of accelerated change, which you’re likely to experience now. Your career, in particular, is in focus, with your attention turning to certain responsibilities that remain relevant to the manifestation of a professional goal. Between March 2023 and May 2025, masterful Saturn inspired (and requested) your commitment to building something meaningful in this area of your life. And as Saturn returns for another detour, this Blood Moon Eclipse signals what needs to be done between now and February 13.
This is when the lightning bolts of wisdom come in! As you experience this life pivot, Uranus, the planet of genius, turns retrograde in your sign at the same time. Your mind is not only racing but super-charged with ideas, thoughts, and flashes of insight that could guide you in figuring out solutions to your career-related goals or problems. It’s key to remember that Uranus brings the archetype of the mad genius, often delivering intuitive nudges in the form of erratic energy and feelings. To decode the messages being delivered to you now, sit in silence, making room for the flow of ideas to arrive.
Sagittarius: Balancing Home and Purpose
You’re in for a powerful moment, Sagittarius! The Blood Moon Eclipse resonates with the themes you’re experiencing in a vital life process that began in January and will continue until the Summer of 2026. Through meaningful redirections, you’ve been invited to examine and reconsider the balance between two aspects of your life: your career and its impact on your personal life. While this is a process, the answers to important questions are being revealed now, indicating which of the two sides you should invest more of your energy and attention in.
What’s exciting about the September 7 Full Moon is its connection with Jupiter, your planet. Bringing an energy of protection, the gas giant is casting a blessing over your sector of intimate relationships. Since Eclipses are agents of change, this one could very well signal the deepening of a close bond. If you’ve been dating someone, the conditions could be perfect for you to commit and call it “us.” If you’ve been committed but waiting for the right time to take your connection to the next level, Jupiter’s cozy vibes could be the catalyst for an essential pivot in your romantic life.
This story was originally reported by Parade on Sep 4, 2025, where it first appeared in the Astrology section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.