When: September 21st, 2025, at 12:54 pm PT

What: Solar South Node eclipse in Virgo

Takeaway: This eclipse is here to help you declutter your life, break up with unproductive habits, and retire the inefficient routines that are making you tired — and bored. As this eclipse empties your figurative (or literal) junk drawers, it also opens a new, more streamlined chapter in your story. Think: cleaner closets, sharper boundaries, and a lot more breathing room.

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This solar eclipse in Virgo, get ready to reset

The solar eclipse in Virgo on September 21st wraps up another eclipse season of shake-ups, surprises, and plot twists. Though this story began with the lunar eclipse in Pisces on September 17th, 2024 — the first of seven eclipses to take place on the Virgo/Pisces axis — this is the first South Node solar eclipse in Virgo to occur since September 2007.

This eclipse hits the refresh button on your day-to-day routines, but not before calling out what’s not working — with plenty of red ink and Post-its. Since this eclipse is happening right next to the South Node of the Moon, a point in space that’s associated with shedding and release, this moment is all about stripping away whatever doesn’t support your peace of mind. It’s a good time to review any draining or self-defeating habits like trying to solve every problem yourself, triple-checking every email draft, or saying yes when you mean “absolutely not.” What are you clinging to out of guilt, insecurity, or some stale obligation from years ago? Let it go. You won’t get any gold stars for wearing yourself out.

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Saturn’s watching, so make it make sense

Adding to the mix, Saturn retrograde in Pisces is opposing this eclipse. This combo is less “let’s make a vision board” and more “please explain how this plan will actually work.” If you’ve been running on fumes, this eclipse might give you a spreadsheet and urge you to get it together. But Saturn isn’t here to boss us around just to be harsh. It’s not always comfortable to admit that some of your boundaries could be more watertight, but noticing the leaks is the first move in the process of repairing them.

If your current schedule leaves no room for imagination, reflection, or rest, it’s time to adjust. This eclipse calls for grown-up decision-making — the kind that will pay off six months from now, when you’re not buried under a pile of obligations you overcommitted to. You don’t need to have everything figured out perfectly. You just need to get clear about the limits of your energy.

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2007, is that you?

South Node eclipses tend to dig up the past, and this one’s no exception. This is the first South Node solar eclipse in Virgo since 2007, so don’t be surprised if it brings up memories from that era. Maybe you’ll stumble upon a forgotten journal, an old favorite recipe, or a dusty art project you swore you’d pick up again. Whatever resurfaces, treat it as valuable intel. Take this opportunity to revisit unfinished stories and seek some long-overdue closure.

If you were a young kid in 2007, think about how this eclipse is echoing any big shifts that happened for you that year. If you don’t remember 2007, or if you weren’t born yet, don’t worry — this eclipse will set new change into motion and clarify what you’re ready to leave behind. What worked for you 18 years ago might not be cutting it anymore, and that’s okay. You’re not the same person you were back then. Send some appreciation to that younger version of you, and congratulate yourself on your ongoing progress.

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How to make the most of this solar eclipse

The days around this solar eclipse are ideal for prioritizing self-care and tending to your nervous system, so underschedule yourself as much as possible. Let your emotions move through you without trying to make sense of every feeling — simply acknowledging them can be healing on its own. Take notes or record a voice memo whenever insights drop in, but don’t rush to act on anything just yet. And make sure to create as much comfort as you can. Think: a salt bath, a deep stretch, a journaling session, or a cathartic cry. Even a quiet moment of folding laundry or washing dishes can be soothing when you really focus on the task right in front of you. As long as you’re doing what helps you relax, release, and reset, you’ve understood the assignment of this eclipse.

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11 ways to support yourself during this solar eclipse in Virgo

1. Pencil in breathing room in your schedule. During eclipse season, the unexpected is to be, well, expected, so create some buffers in your calendar so you can handle any last-minute surprises.
2. Hold off on any big moves. Avoid launching major projects or making life-altering decisions until after September 21st. Eclipses can stir the pot, and you’ll have more clarity once this moment has passed.
3. Tune up your everyday systems. List out your work routines, wellness practices, and organizational setups. Identify what’s helping and what’s getting in your way, then adjust accordingly.
4. Reclaim your energy. Take a hard look at where you’re pouring your time, resources, and emotional bandwidth. If you’re overextending yourself for others, consider what you can delegate or gently release to lighten your load.
5. Tame your inner critic. Whenever possible, swap self-judgment for a dose of self-compassion. It will help you notice when perfectionism or overthinking is getting in your way.
6. Reset your space. Virgo loves a thorough cleanse, so scrub, sort, and declutter with intention, and you’ll clear the way for new beginnings.
7. Prioritize rest as much as possible. Silence your notifications, take a refreshing shower, or curl up with a good book. Regulating your system is non-negotiable, especially around an eclipse.
8. Embrace what soothes you. Think simple pleasures: herbal tea, comfort shows, fuzzy socks, or quality time with pets. Choose whatever helps you feel anchored so you can smoothly navigate this turbulent period.
9. Track what’s leaving, arriving, shifting, or evolving in your life. These plot twists are breadcrumbs leading you toward the start of your next chapter.
10. Listen to the Astrology of the Week Ahead podcast for the week of September 15th, as well as Your Reading in the “This Week” section of the CHANI app.‍
11. Work through any emotions that this eclipse brings up with the journal prompts, guided meditation, altar suggestions, and ritual in the “This Week” section of the CHANI app.

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