You might have seen posts floating around saying eclipses are the perfect time to manifest, light a candle, write your intentions, and boom, the universe delivers. But eclipses don’t work like that. In fact, trying to manifest during an eclipse often creates more confusion than clarity and even backfires.
Eclipse Energy Can Feel Chaotic
Manifestation works best when your energy is calm, focused, and steady. An eclipse is the opposite. Spiritually, eclipses are times of upheaval and reset. They stir up emotions, bring unresolved issues to the surface, and make everything feel unstable.
It’s like trying to plant seeds in the middle of a storm. The ground is too unsteady, the wind too strong, and instead of rooting in your soil, those seeds may scatter elsewhere. The intentions you set during an eclipse can easily get tangled with confusion or misdirected energy.
That’s why astrologers often recommend waiting. During an eclipse, you may feel anxious, restless, or drained without knowing why. That unsettled energy isn’t the foundation you want for manifesting your soulmate, dream job, or abundance. Once the eclipse passes and the energy settles, your manifestations have a much better chance of taking root and flourishing.
Eclipses Are About Clearing, Not Creating
Eclipses are powerful, yes, but their strength isn’t in fresh starts. Their real strength is in endings, closure, and releasing what no longer serves you. They shake things loose, often in ways we can’t control, so that new growth has space to enter later.
An eclipse is the perfect time to forgive, to let go of a person or habit that weighs you down, or to finally release built-up tension you’ve been carrying. Use the energy to lighten your load:
- Drop habits that drain you
- Step away from what feels false or heavy
- Release what no longer belongs in your life
Once the eclipse passes, the ground feels steadier. That’s when your intentions can truly take root, and your manifestations are far more likely to last.
What To Do Instead of Manifesting
If you’re not manifesting, what should you actually do? A lot, actually, all of it supportive:
- Release something old. Write down what you’re ready to leave behind and burn or shred the paper.
- Clean your space. Declutter a drawer, wash your sheets, or organize your altar. Physical clearing = energetic clearing.
- Rest. Let your nervous system reset. Meditate, journal, nap, take a bath or hot shower, anything that soothes.
- Notice what comes up. Eclipses reveal truths. Pay attention to sudden insights, thoughts, dreams, or emotions.
Why Patience Pays Off
Eclipse energy doesn’t vanish overnight. Its influence can stretch out for months. Waiting a week or two before setting intentions actually gives your manifestations stronger ground to land on. It’s like letting the dust settle so you can see clearly where to step.
Don’t Rush
Eclipses aren’t “bad,” but they’re not the right moment for manifesting either. Their energy presses pause, clears out what no longer belongs, and pushes you back into alignment with where you’re truly meant to go.
Instead of scripting or building vision boards under an eclipsed moon, use this time to rest, recharge, and listen. Your dreams aren’t going anywhere. In fact, giving yourself space makes them easier to call in later.
Don’t rush right after the eclipse ends either, the energy can linger for days or even weeks. Focus on doing things that nourish you and keep your spirit light. When you finally set your intentions on steady ground, your manifestations are much more likely to grow quickly and last.
