Eclipses
An eclipse is a New or Full Moon close to the Moon’s path across the Sun’s, and astrologers read them as New and Full Moons with extra weight. More about the 2027 eclipses.
February 6: Annular solar eclipse in Aquarius
A New Moon with extra weight. It’s a good time to start fresh, though big decisions can wait a few days. It peaks at 8:56 AM.
Try the unusual idea. The New Moon in Aquarius favors friendship, community and doing things your own way.
February 20: Penumbral lunar eclipse in Virgo
A Full Moon that brings things to a head. Notice what you’re ready to let go of. It peaks at 4:23 PM.
Details you’ve put off come due. The Full Moon in Virgo brings work, health and routines to a head, so finish what you can.
July 18: Penumbral lunar eclipse in Capricorn
A Full Moon that brings things to a head. Notice what you’re ready to let go of. It peaks at 8:44 AM.
Effort meets results. The Full Moon in Capricorn brings work and responsibilities to a peak, so see what you’ve built.
August 2: Total solar eclipse in Leo
A New Moon with extra weight. It’s a good time to start fresh, though big decisions can wait a few days. It peaks at 3:05 AM.
Make something that’s yours. The New Moon in Leo favors creativity, romance and letting yourself be seen.
August 17: Penumbral lunar eclipse in Aquarius
A Full Moon that brings things to a head. Notice what you’re ready to let go of. It peaks at 12:28 AM.
You see where you fit, or don’t. The Full Moon in Aquarius brings friendships and your need for freedom into focus.
Mercury retrograde
Three or four times a year, Mercury seems to move backward against the stars for about three weeks. Mercury retrograde in 2027.
For about three weeks, expect crossed wires and familiar faces. Reread that text before you send it. When it turns direct: plans and messages start moving again. Give it a few days before signing anything big.
February 9 to March 3: Pisces back into Aquarius
Mercury turns retrograde on February 9, 2027 at 10:35 AM in Pisces. It turns direct on March 3, 2027 at 5:32 AM in Aquarius.
June 10 to July 4: Cancer back into Gemini
Mercury turns retrograde on June 10, 2027 at 11:15 AM in Cancer. It turns direct on July 4, 2027 at 12:39 PM in Gemini.
October 7 to October 28: Scorpio back into Libra
Mercury turns retrograde on October 7, 2027 at 7:36 AM in Scorpio. It turns direct on October 28, 2027 at 7:10 AM in Libra.
Mars retrograde
For about ten weeks, drive turns inward. Pick your battles and finish what you’ve started. When it turns direct: your energy comes back. Push forward what you’ve been waiting on.
January 10 to April 1: Virgo back into Leo
Mars turns retrograde on January 10, 2027 at 5:59 AM in Virgo. It turns direct on April 1, 2027 at 7:08 AM in Leo.
New and Full Moons
| Date | Moon | What it favors |
|---|---|---|
| January 7 | New Moon in Capricorn | Set a goal you’ll still care about next year. |
| January 22 | Full Moon in Leo | Your heart wants to be seen. |
| February 6 | Annular solar eclipse in Aquarius | Try the unusual idea. |
| February 20 | Penumbral lunar eclipse in Virgo | Details you’ve put off come due. |
| March 8 | New Moon in Pisces | Make room for rest and imagination. |
| March 22 | Full Moon in Libra | A relationship asks for balance. |
| April 6 | New Moon in Aries | Start something on your own. |
| April 20 | Full Moon in Scorpio | What was hidden comes out. |
| May 6 | New Moon in Taurus | Plant something slow and steady. |
| May 20 | Full Moon in Scorpio | What was hidden comes out. |
| June 4 | New Moon in Gemini | Start a conversation, a class or a side project. |
| June 18 | Full Moon in Sagittarius | A belief or a plan gets tested. |
| July 3 | New Moon in Cancer | Tend to home and the people closest to you. |
| July 18 | Penumbral lunar eclipse in Capricorn | Effort meets results. |
| August 2 | Total solar eclipse in Leo | Make something that’s yours. |
| August 17 | Penumbral lunar eclipse in Aquarius | You see where you fit, or don’t. |
| August 31 | New Moon in Virgo | Fix one routine. |
| September 15 | Full Moon in Pisces | Dreams and worries both feel louder. |
| September 29 | New Moon in Libra | Start fresh in your relationships. |
| October 15 | Full Moon in Aries | Something you’ve held back comes out. |
| October 29 | New Moon in Scorpio | Go deeper with something or someone. |
| November 13 | Full Moon in Taurus | Notice what you value and what you’re clinging to. |
| November 27 | New Moon in Sagittarius | Say yes to something bigger. |
| December 13 | Full Moon in Gemini | A conversation reaches its point. |
| December 27 | New Moon in Capricorn | Set a goal you’ll still care about next year. |