An emotionally charged month is upon us, as September’s Harvest Full Moon coincides with a total lunar eclipse (Blood Moon) in the dreamy and intuitive sign of Pisces.
The unusual celestial alignment, peaking in the early hours of Monday, September 8th, is set to usher in a “destiny moment” for many of us, bringing heightened emotions, deep spiritual insight, and life-altering choices.
Having a total lunar eclipse during the Harvest Full Moon is a wonderful entwinement of lunar energy which can really allow us to feel her power.
It’s not just a spectacle in the sky – it’s a turning point. This Harvest Moon in Pisces will push us to release old baggage, embrace our intuition, and step into a brand-new chapter. For some of us, this really could be a make-or-break time in relationships, work, or their personal lives.
The eclipse falls just over three degrees of the North Node, a karmic point in astrology associated with life direction and future destiny.
This is what I call a “destiny moment”. The lunar eclipse aligned with the North Node means things may come to a head – sometimes quite suddenly.
For many of us, it could feel like the straw that breaks the camel’s back. Decisions about relationships, career or identity may no longer be avoided. It’s karmic, it’s fated, and it may be very difficult to sidestep. The universe is asking us to evolve – ready or not.
While such moments can be uncomfortable, they often bring powerful silver linings.
Jupiter in Cancer forms a supportive trine to this eclipse, suggesting that while endings may feel painful, they are clearing the path for blessings and future growth.
With the eclipse in Pisces, sensitivity, empathy, and spirituality are front and centre.
This isn’t the kind of full moon that drives action – instead, Pisces asks us to surrender, listen to our intuition, and trust the flow of life.
Emotional release will be strong. Old wounds, regrets, and the ghosts of past relationships could resurface, but this is not to punish us. It’s to show us what we’ve outgrown and what needs to be released.
Eclipses are turning points, and this one carries deep spiritual and emotional energy.
Pisces’ influence is dreamy, compassionate, and intuitive, but it can also feel foggy or confusing, making it harder to stay practical or logical – especially when it comes to money or big decisions.
Full moons are about release, and an eclipse supercharges this process. Letting go of old patterns, emotional baggage, or situations that no longer serve us may result.
Each star sign will feel this differently, but we all have an opportunity to release, reset, and realign.
People with Water signs (Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio) and Mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces) will feel the effects most intensely.
Why a Harvest Moon… and a Blood Moon?
The September full moon is traditionally called the Harvest Moon because it is the closest full moon to the Spring Equinox in the southern hemisphere (and the Autumn Equinox in the northern hemisphere). Farmers once relied on its extra-bright light to gather crops after sunset.
This moon symbolises reaping what we’ve sown – both literally and spiritually. It’s a time to harvest the lessons of the past year, let go of what no longer serves us, and prepare for new beginnings.
During a total lunar eclipse, the moon can also take on a reddish hue as Earth’s shadow falls across it – hence the popular nickname “Blood Moon.”
The name can sound ominous, but astrologically it represents emotional intensity and transformation. When we see a Blood Moon, we’re reminded of the depth of our emotions and the power of release.
This total lunar eclipse will be visible across Australia, with the timing varying by location. It will begin at 3.30 AM AEST, reach its peak at 4:11 AM, and conclude at 4:52 AM on September 8th, making it an early morning event for most Australians, including viewers in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.
The effects of lunar eclipses can influence us for up to six months, often beginning before the event and continuing well after.
Looking Ahead: Solar Eclipse and Spring Equinox
September’s eclipse is only the beginning. Two weeks later, a partial solar eclipse in Virgo on September 22nd will bring a different kind of external shift.
The lunar eclipse is feminine energy – a culmination within. The solar eclipse will be masculine energy – acting on our realisations.
And on September 23rd, the Spring Equinox arrives in Australia – a time of balance with equal hours of day and night. It’s vital to stay grounded and not make hasty decisions during stressful times. Resolve the small things inside first, and balance will follow.
With so many powerful celestial events occurring in quick succession, September is a month of pressure and turbulence – but also one of renewal and clarity