Eclipse Ritual: What to Do on an Eclipse
An eclipse is a supercharged new moon or full moon, known as a time of sudden change. Most people don't force new wishes on the eclipse itself: they let go and make room. The ritual: on the eclipse, write what you are ready to release and burn or tear it, then plant your new wishes a few days after.
Key takeaways
A solar eclipse falls on a new moon, a lunar eclipse on a full moon. Both are read as turning points.
On the eclipse itself, release. Plant new wishes a few days later, when things settle.
2027 eclipses: February 6 (solar), February 20, July 18 and August 17 (lunar), August 2 (total solar).
Never look at a solar eclipse without certified eclipse glasses.
What does an eclipse mean spiritually?
An eclipse happens when the sun, the moon and the earth line up. A solar eclipse is a new moon that covers the sun. A lunar eclipse is a full moon that falls into the earth's shadow. In astrology, eclipses are the wild cards of the year: doors close, new ones open, and things can move fast.
You are always sending a signal, and the universe sends back what you send. On an eclipse, the best signal is trust. Instead of gripping your plans, you let go of what is ending and stay open to what is coming, even if it looks different from what you pictured.
Eclipses in 2027
**February 6:** annular solar eclipse, on the same new moon as Lunar New Year.
**February 20:** penumbral lunar eclipse, a soft shadow on the full moon.
**July 18:** penumbral lunar eclipse.
**August 2:** total solar eclipse, called the eclipse of the century. Its path of totality crosses southern Spain (Cádiz, Málaga), Gibraltar, Morocco, North Africa and Luxor in Egypt, with up to 6 minutes and 22 seconds of darkness.
**August 17:** penumbral lunar eclipse.
How to do an eclipse ritual, step by step
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Find a quiet moment
On the eclipse day, near the time of the eclipse if you can, sit somewhere quiet. Light a black or white candle.
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Write what is ending
Write what you are ready to release: a habit, a fear, a chapter, a version of you. Be honest and kind.
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Let it go
Tear the paper or burn it in a fireproof bowl. Say: "I release this. I make room."
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Leave a blank page
Take a clean page and leave it blank. It is the space for what comes next. Keep it by your bed.
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Plant wishes a few days later
Three to five days after, fill the blank page with new wishes, written as if they are already yours.
Solar eclipse vs lunar eclipse rituals
**Solar eclipse (new moon).** A new chapter. Write the chapter of your life that is closing, and leave a blank page for the next one. A few days later, set new moon intentions to fill that page.
**Lunar eclipse (full moon).** A big release. Something comes to light and something ends. Write what you are done with and burn it safely, like a stronger version of the full moon ritual.
The February 6, 2027 eclipse is also Lunar New Year, so many people pair it with the Lunar New Year rituals.
What not to do on an eclipse
Don't force a big new wish on the eclipse day itself. Many astrologers say eclipse energy is unpredictable, so they release on the day and plant a few days later. Don't make huge decisions in a rush either. And never look at the sun during a solar eclipse without certified eclipse glasses, not even for a second.
What to say on an eclipse
Pick one and say it slowly.
I let go of what is ending, with love.
I make room for what is meant for me.
I trust the change.
The right doors open for me.
For more lines to help you release, here are affirmations for letting go.
Tips for your eclipse ritual
Watch the moon safely
A lunar eclipse is safe to watch with your eyes. A solar eclipse needs certified eclipse glasses.
Rest
Many people feel tired or emotional around eclipses. Plan a soft day if you can.
Journal the season
Eclipses come in pairs, about two weeks apart. Write what changes between them.
Trust the detour
If plans shift around an eclipse, look for the door that opens instead of the one that closed.
Eclipse ritual: frequently asked questions
Release. Write what you are ready to let go of and burn or tear it, then leave a blank page for what comes next. Plant new wishes a few days later, when the energy settles.
