There's a solar eclipse in Virgo this weekend, and it's amplifying the shadow side of the zodiac's most fastidious sign.
On Sunday, September 21, we welcome a partial solar eclipse in Virgo at 1:29 p.m. EDT. The eclipse will reach its maximum at 3:41 p.m. before slowly returning to full solar power.
Solar eclipses happen when the sun, moon and Earth line up just so -- and the moon casts a shadow that can partially or totally block the sun's ever-loving light.
Those in New Zealand, Australia's eastern coast, various Pacific islands, and parts of Antarctica will be able to see the sun partially blotted out during this weekend's eclipse. However, we in North America will not.
"Eclipses in general are considered an unfavourable energy," astrologer Palmist Ankur told The Post. He notes that this eclipse is going down at 29 degrees of Virgo.
"The 29th degree is an 'uncomfortable' degree for a planet to be in, given that it is about to jump into the next zodiac sign."
In addition to the fateful degree of this eclipse, it will be in opposition to Saturn and Neptune, conjunct in Pisces. "For individuals, the results can be a big change in any direction, positive or negative."
The September 21 solar eclipse begins at 1:29 p.m. EDT and will reach its max at 3:41 p.m. The sun will return to unblotted by 5:53 p.m.
During a solar eclipse, the moon is in its dark, or new moon phase.
Astrologer Babs Cheung notes that Virgo is a sign synonymous with the pursuit of perfection, a theme amplified by the solar eclipse.
"This weekend's eclipse is not for the sensitive or faint of heart," she told The Post. "What could come off as typical Virgo nagging could end up being the very advice that saves or changes your life for the better. A dose of tough love is what this eclipse's vibe is all about."
She shared that at best, Virgo energy is wildly good at multitasking, complaining and critiquing, but ultimately and always solving.
"If the wishy-washy delulu Pisces lunar eclipse on September 7, 2025, cut you loose to your fears and traumas, expect Virgo's solar eclipse to roast you for trying to outrun them in the first place."
According to Cheung, "The solar eclipse in Virgo will spotlight the dysfunctions that seem far too personal, but if you're not ready to swallow the bitter but needed Virgo medicine, maybe skip these hair-dragging horoscopes."
"If you fly by the seat of your pants, Aries, or wait until the last minute to do s-t, the eclipse is about to drag you by your knock off sneakers," warned Cheung.
If you ram folk cut corners or allow others to do your bidding, it will not end well.
"Your shortcuts will be exposed while the Universe winds up to slap 'procrastination' and 'weaponized incompetence' out of your personal dictionary."
"Taurus, when the eclipse hits your 5th house of love and romance and you begin to spiral over the possibility of dying alone, lean into it," shared Cheung.
Painful though it may be, after a serious spell of getting cozy with complacency and future faking it with mediocre partners, it’s high time for Team Taurus to do an audit of their love lives.
Where are you trading growth for a couch companion?
According to Cheung, while you may lose a lover during this period, take heart and gout in the knowledge that "you'll no longer have to share your fries."
"Family fight night is here—and you're the main event, Gemini," shared Cheung.
She notes that the eclipse drags skeletons from their closets and trauma triggers from their hiding places.
"It's giving UFC and Thanksgiving dinner previews, but don't worry; you'll probably laugh about it in a week—or if you come from an emotionally constipated family, sweep it under the rug and never speak of it again. Until then, take advantage of the fever dream circus."
"Been holding back all your feelings and emotions and opting for calm, cool, and composed, Cancer? Well, here's your solar eclipse permission slip to unleash every tear, every complaint, every anguish...unfiltered."
She urges crab folk to let it out, let it loose, and let the culling of your companions commence.
"Let the bridges burn as your tears flow, and keep track of those who remain. As for the ones who go, they were too weak for your kind of company."
"The eclipse is here to remind you that your spotlight doesn't make you immune to accountability, Leo. Your ego is getting audited under the pragmatic pencil-pusher that is Virgo, revealing self-centered tendencies, inconsistent effort, and over-reliance on rizz' alone," said Cheung.
She promises that for big cats, this eclipse is bringing receipts, highlighting dysfunctional priorities and the ruthless pursuit of petty gains.
Don't be sorry; be better.
"Shut up and take the win, Virgo. The eclipse is in your sign, so you're automatically the main character. While you don't have it half as bad as the other signs, don't gloat."
According to Cheung, Libra folk are getting rocked by the eclipse—the emotional equivelant of a stranger farting in their pumpkin spice.
"In contrast to Virgo, Libra you are so not fine, sorry. The eclipse drags everything you've repressed out from the attic and throws it in your face like a haunted garage sale. No stranger to sleepless nights, anxiety spirals, and far too much existentialism for someone who just wanted to enjoy cute fall things, maybe replace retail therapy with actual therapy."
"Your suspicions are true, Scorpio. Everyone thinks you're weird and scary—which means you've finally earned the recognition you've been secretly craving. Keep leaning into your Machiavelli villain era because at least people know not to mess with you," said Cheung.
She reminds scorpions that minions—not friends—are a prerequisite for world domination.
"Your career is shaping up to be more work than you thought; then again, everything requires more work than you thought. The eclipse is here to remind you that 'winging it' and failing forward is not something easily replicated IRL," Sagittarius."
Cheung notes that archers who don't feel like selling their souls settling for 2 weeks PT,O climbing gallows pole corporate ladder should consider moving somewhere lower cost living less punishing expectations.
"Not every challenge meant become enterprise; some here teach (and reteach) lesson until finally sticks. Embrace grind take notes," advised Cheung.
She added,"As frustrating can be not know answers; maybe design. Welcome back; Cap.Class session."
"You're going come sobering realization every person you've ever been involved absolute trash; what's worse welcomed refuse."
Eclipses known revealing feeling; show instead judging lovers lacked; audit yourself allowed.
"The Virgo eclipse says: do better. Read: not 'do different,' not 'do quirky,' do better."
"Remember when you swore you'd put up boundaries and not let people step all over you, Pisces? The eclipse is about to replay every time you fumbled that promise like an embarrassing blooper reel."
While it can and will be jarring/defeating to recognize just how much of a doormat you've been, acknowledgement is the first step toward standing up and moving forward on the rocky road to recovery.