Well here we are at the second eclipse season for 2026. The solar eclipse falls in Leo, with the Moon’s Nodes now in the signs of Leo (South Node) and Aquarius (North Node). Since the South Node is in Leo, we are being asked to let go of something that needs releasing, and to have a new start, which may be dramatic. It could involve moving from ego (Leo) to the collective (Aquarius). Leo is also the sign of drama, while Solar Eclipses can herald dramatic new beginnings (and endings with Lunar Eclipses).
The Sun and Moon (the Luminaries) come together to form a conjunction at 20°08′ minutes of the fifth sign of the zodiac, Leo (the Lion), which is exact at 03:36AM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST). New moons are a time of new beginnings and planting new seeds. See below to what house (area of life) this new moon falls in in your chart, which is where the new beginning will fall for you.
You may need to convert the date and time details into your time zone, which can be done here.
The sign of Leo – Fixed Fire
Leo has a Fixed quality or mode (along with Taurus, Scorpio and Aquarius). The Fixed modality signifies the middle of the seasons. Fixed energy is steadfast; these signs are routine, regular and have a sense of pattern. With Leo, think of a fire burning unwaveringly in the hearth. Leo is one of the signs (along with Aries and Sagittarius) which is also associated with the Fire element concerning warmth, enthusiasm, optimism and inspiration. The sign of Leo rules leadership, creativity, confidence, being playful, joyful, loyal, proud, generous, confident and self-expressive. It is the sign that rules the heart, is emotionally warm and can inspire and entertain others. They may however be self-centred, authoritarian, dramatic and attention-seeking.
Planetary (Luminary) Rulership
Leo is ruled by one of the Luminaries, the Sun. The Sun isn’t a planet, but a “light” like the Moon. The Sun is associated with self-expression, vitality, power, identity, self-confidence, generosity and symbolises the Father. Strong Solar types, or people with the Sun dominant in their chart could highlight these tendencies (eg Sun in Leo (in Dignity), or many personal planets in Leo (which are the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus and Mars).
At the time of a solar eclipse, the Moon covers the face of the sun, blocking the light or ‘consciousness’ and allowing the ‘unconscious’ to arise. If there has been something repressed, denied or buried in the psyche, then this may come up to be dealt with. You may feel the call to move towards a more authentic version of yourself while leaving behind roles that no longer reflect who you are.
Collectively, we may hear major announcements around leadership changes, or ones involving entertainers and public figures; those in, ‘the spotlight.’
Jupiter in Leo
The planet Jupiter, symbolising expansion and growth is currently transiting the sign of Leo until 26 July 2027. Wherever Leo falls in your horoscope, this transit will bring opportunities, optimism, and the faith required to broaden your life in the direction of your dreams, so take a creative risk in order to express your true identity.
What house does Leo fall in in your chart:
1st house: Self, physical body, character and the beginning of life.
2nd house: Managing physical resources and money. Our innate skills and talents, and what is of value to us.
3rd house: Siblings, learning, expressing ideas, learning, local neighbourhood and short trips.
4th house: Home and living conditions, parents, family, roots, ancestry.
5th house: Hobbies, creativity, sex, romance, children and leisure.
6th house: Day-to-day work and routines, subordinates, small pets, health – diet and exercise and illness (physical).
7th house: One-to-one relationships, marriage, partnerships; either personal or business. Other people.
8th house: Death, inheritances, other people’s money, taxes, insurance and shared resources.
9th house: Overseas travel, foreign places, foreigners and higher learning (university, religion, law, philosophies).
10th house: Career and public standing, reputation, superiors, vocation, a parent.
11th house: Networks and connections, groups, community, and friendships and alliances.
12th house: Loss, sickness (mental), places of confinement or seclusion, and enemies.
