Tomorrow, on September 7, 2025, we’ll witness a breathtaking sight: a Blood Moon lunar eclipse in Pisces at 15 degrees. And as fate would have it, my Pisces Ascendant also sits at 15 degrees. So yes, this one’s personal. I’ve got my eye on it (metaphorically, not literally—you’ll see why).
What does a lunar eclipse mean spiritually?
Lunar eclipses are no ordinary full moons. While full moons already mark a culmination, a moment when hidden things come to light, an eclipse supercharges that energy.
Spiritually, a lunar eclipse represents a reset for the soul. It forces us to look at what has been building beneath the surface and brings hidden truths into plain sight. Sometimes those truths are uncomfortable, but they’re always necessary.
During an eclipse, the familiar rhythm of the moonlight is interrupted, almost as if time itself skips a beat. That break in the pattern shakes loose what’s been stuck, dismantling structures that can’t hold up anymore. Emotional tides swell, attachments unravel, and we’re left facing what really matters. It’s not always easy, but it clears the way for something entirely new to take root.
Because this eclipse falls in Pisces, the spiritual lessons carry a dreamy, mystical undertone. Pisces speaks to compassion, intuition, imagination, and surrender. Under this influence, illusions may dissolve, old stories may fall away, and clarity can arrive in sudden flashes. Some may feel called toward deeper spiritual practice, others toward creativity or healing. Pisces also rules transcendence and endings, so this eclipse is less about dramatic action and more about quiet closure, one chapter softly drawing to a close while another waits just beyond the horizon.
The Spiritual Meaning of the Blood Moon
Now let’s add the “Blood Moon” element. During a total lunar eclipse, Earth’s shadow blocks the sun’s light from reaching the moon directly. Instead, the only light that bends around Earth and reaches the moon is filtered through our atmosphere. This turns the moon into a haunting shade of red, hence the name Blood Moon.
Throughout history, cultures all over the world regarded Blood Moons as omens. Spiritually, the red color has always carried a sense of urgency, passion, and even danger. It’s as if the moon is dressed in warning colors, signaling that something powerful is happening beyond our control.
In spiritual traditions, Blood Moons are moments when the veil between the worlds feels thinner. They bring transformation, endings, and sometimes chaos before renewal. While solar eclipses tend to affect external events, lunar eclipses often stir the inner waters of the soul. The Blood Moon intensifies that, making emotions run hotter, karmic themes heavier, and spiritual shifts unavoidable.
Should You Look at the Eclipse?
Physically speaking, there’s no harm in looking at a lunar eclipse with your naked eyes. Unlike solar eclipses, they don’t damage your vision. But spiritually? That’s a different story.
Many traditions caution against staring directly at an eclipse, especially a Blood Moon. The reasoning isn’t about physical danger but about energetic influence. Across time and cultures, people saw eclipses as inauspicious, moments when the natural order of things was disrupted. To gaze at the Blood Moon was believed to invite bad luck, misfortune, or even spiritual disturbances into your life.
Even today, some astrologers and spiritual practitioners suggest avoiding direct contact with eclipse light. It’s not about fear but about respect. The eclipse is a sacred reset, and its energy is meant to be felt inwardly, not absorbed through staring outwardly. If you feel drawn to the moon’s glow, you can always honor it in subtler ways: journaling, meditating, or simply sitting quietly in its presence without looking straight at it.
What This Means For Us
This particular eclipse is bound to stir emotional and spiritual tides for everyone, but especially for those with strong placements around 15 degrees of Pisces (or Virgo, Gemini, and Sagittarius). If you have planets or points near that degree, expect major revelations, closures, or turning points in those areas of your life.
For me, with my Pisces Ascendant at 15 degrees, this feels huge. The Ascendant rules identity, appearance, and the way we move through the world. A lunar eclipse here feels like a shedding of old skins (or perhaps even people). Who knows, maybe I’ll no longer resonate with certain labels or ways of presenting myself. Maybe I’ll be nudged to embody my spiritual path more authentically. Either way, it feels big, like standing at the threshold of a new life chapter, and I can already feel it in my bones.
How to Navigate the Blood Moon Energy
If you’re wondering how to move through this eclipse without feeling overwhelmed, here are a few tips:
- Rest and reflect. Eclipses are not times for manifesting rituals or setting intentions. Let the universe do the work and trust what’s being cleared out.
- Avoid staring directly at the Blood Moon. Again, this is a spiritual precaution, not a physical one. Honor it from a distance.
- Journal your emotions. Lunar eclipses stir the subconscious. Writing helps bring clarity to what’s being released.
- Embrace endings. If something falls away during this time, trust that it’s making space for what’s meant for you.
- Lean into Pisces energy. Meditation, creative expression, music, or connecting with your intuition are all beautiful ways to honor the moment.
Tomorrow’s Blood Moon lunar eclipse is a reminder that cycles end so new ones can begin. It may look eerie, even unsettling, but beneath the crimson glow is the promise of renewal. So let’s treat it with reverence, allow it to work its quiet magic, and prepare to step into the next chapter with open hearts.
Psst! Secret Lunar Eclipse Rituals
Before we wrap this up, let me share two lunar eclipse rituals that have always felt powerful to me. Eclipses aren’t really the time for big manifesting spells or crystal-charging (their energy is too volatile for that), but they are perfect for release, reflection, and transformation.
1. The Release Letter Ritual
Grab a piece of paper and write down everything you feel ready to let go of—old habits, toxic connections, limiting beliefs, even fears that keep looping in your mind. Don’t hold back; this is your safe space to be brutally honest with yourself.
Once you’ve poured it all out, fold the paper, hold it in your hands, and take a deep breath. Imagine that the heavy energy is leaving your body and moving into the page. Then safely burn it (or bury it, if fire isn’t an option). As the smoke or soil carries it away, whisper: “This is no longer mine to hold.” You’ll feel lighter almost instantly.
2. The Water Blessing Ritual
Because this eclipse is in Pisces, a water sign, connecting with water can be deeply soothing. Fill a bowl or cup with clean water and place your hands over it. Close your eyes and set the intention that this water will absorb all the emotional clutter you’re ready to release. When you feel ready, slowly pour the water out—into the earth, a plant, or even down the drain. Visualize all that stagnant energy flowing away with it. Afterward, wash your hands or take a gentle bath to seal the ritual, inviting in fresh clarity and calm.
These rituals aren’t about controlling the eclipse energy…they’re about aligning with it, letting the cosmic reset work through you instead of against you. Sometimes the simplest gestures (writing, burning, pouring) are the most powerful ways to shift energy.
