Dictionary term
Lunar Eclipse
Direct answer
Lunar Eclipse occurs at Full Moon when Earth stands between the Sun and Moon near a lunar node, causing the Moon to pass through Earth shadow.
Lunar Eclipse is a Full Moon near the nodes that moves through Earth shadow.
Lunar Eclipse is a Full Moon near the nodes that moves through Earth shadow.
The orbit map distinguishes physical bodies, calculated points, and symbolic cycles where possible.Quick reference
- Use when
- Use Lunar Eclipse timing by checking the activated house axis, natal contacts, and what is ready to peak, end, or be witnessed.
- Do not use it for
- Do not use lunar eclipses to predict disaster.
- In astrology
- A lunar eclipse is always a Full Moon near the nodal axis, but not every Full Moon is an eclipse.
- Reference category
- Transits & Cycles
- Related terms
- Birth Chart, Zodiac, Transit
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The story behind Lunar Eclipse
Lunar eclipses are safe to view and have been used in sky calendars, omen traditions, and astronomical prediction for millennia.
Lunar Eclipse in spiritual tradition
Spiritually, Lunar Eclipse asks what truth is ready to leave the shadows.
Why Lunar Eclipse matters
Lunar Eclipse matters because it intensifies culmination, release, revelation, and emotional turning points.
Lunar Eclipse at work: an example
A Lunar Eclipse across the Second and Eighth Houses can illuminate money, debt, trust, grief, and shared-resource themes.
Sources and editorial method
This concise reference separates established definitions from historical, symbolic, or interpretive claims. Entries without external references are presented as editorial summaries rather than primary-source scholarship.
- Source
- The Great Almanac Dictionary
- Category
- Transits & Cycles
- Also appears in
- Transits & Cycles
- Aliases
- None listed
- Last updated
- 2026-07-15
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Related terms
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- Planetary Day
- Progressed Lunation
- Solar Arc Hit
- Transit Activation
- Venus Cycle
- Blue Moon
- First Pass
Common questions
What is Lunar Eclipse?
Lunar Eclipse occurs at Full Moon when Earth stands between the Sun and Moon near a lunar node, causing the Moon to pass through Earth shadow.
How is Lunar Eclipse used in timing work?
Use Lunar Eclipse timing by checking the activated house axis, natal contacts, and what is ready to peak, end, or be witnessed.
What should I avoid when interpreting Lunar Eclipse?
Do not use lunar eclipses to predict disaster. They show strong timing, not guaranteed events.
