Dictionary term
Solar Eclipse
Direct answer
Solar Eclipse occurs at New Moon when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun near a lunar node, blocking some or all of the Sun from view.
Solar Eclipse is a New Moon near the nodes that interrupts solar light.
Solar Eclipse is a New Moon near the nodes that interrupts solar light.
The orbit map distinguishes physical bodies, calculated points, and symbolic cycles where possible.Quick reference
- Use when
- Use Solar Eclipse timing by checking the eclipse sign, degree, house, nodal axis, and contacts to natal planets or angles.
- Do not use it for
- Do not stare at a solar eclipse without proper certified eye protection, and do not interpret eclipses through panic.
- In astrology
- A solar eclipse only happens when New Moon occurs close enough to the lunar nodes for alignment with the Sun and Earth.
- Reference category
- Transits & Cycles
- Related terms
- Birth Chart, Zodiac, Transit
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The story behind Solar Eclipse
Solar eclipses have been observed, feared, predicted, and mythologized across civilizations because they visibly interrupt daylight.
Solar Eclipse in spiritual tradition
Spiritually, Solar Eclipse asks what new beginning requires humility before the larger order of time.
Why Solar Eclipse matters
Solar Eclipse matters because it intensifies New Moon symbolism and can mark powerful beginnings, endings, visibility shifts, and changes of direction.
Solar Eclipse at work: an example
A Solar Eclipse in the Tenth House may open or disrupt public life, vocation, leadership, or reputation 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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Common questions
What is Solar Eclipse?
Solar Eclipse occurs at New Moon when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun near a lunar node, blocking some or all of the Sun from view.
How is Solar Eclipse used in timing work?
Use Solar Eclipse timing by checking the eclipse sign, degree, house, nodal axis, and contacts to natal planets or angles.
What should I avoid when interpreting Solar Eclipse?
Do not stare at a solar eclipse without proper certified eye protection, and do not interpret eclipses through panic.
