Total Lunar Eclipse in Virgo 2025: What Does it Mean?
“Release and realign for cosmic clarity and a Soulful reset"
Ruled by Mercury
Keywords: Purification, healing, release, clarity, discipline, grounding, transformation, precision, self-care, re-organisation, letting go, emotional detox, revealing truths, practical magic, Karmic reset
Eclipses can feel pretty intense, especially if you’re empathic or spiritually tuned in.
Emotions tend to run high, and it’s no surprise — the Moon rules our emotional world, our instinctive reactions, and even our physical energy.
That doesn’t mean Eclipses are something to fear!
But having a little awareness can make a big difference.
Instead of getting swept up in the chaos, we can pause, breathe, and respond with intention rather than reacting on autopilot.
With 4 Eclipses happening this year, the energy of this first one is already setting the tone for the months ahead.
So what does that mean for all of us?
What is a Lunar Eclipse?
Normally, we’d be experiencing a Full Moon this Friday; a time of illumination and clarity.
However, during a Lunar Eclipse, the Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow over the Moon and momentarily obscuring its light.
This symbolises hidden truths coming to the surface, karmic revelations, and emotional resets.
Eclipses are fated moments — what emerges now has been in motion for months (or even years!).
This one is especially powerful, because it’s a South Node eclipse, meaning it’s about letting go, completing cycles, and moving forward.
There’s a Solar Eclipse in Aries coming up on Saturday 29 March → A preview of bold new beginnings (I’ll explain more later in the month!).
When is the Total Lunar Eclipse in Virgo?
Friday 14 March 2025: the first eclipse of the year is here, so we’re officially in Eclipse season!
This Full Moon Total Lunar Eclipse in Virgo isn’t just a celestial spectacle — it’s a cosmic checkpoint that urges us to release, reflect, and recalibrate.
Astro-tech Details for Friday 14 March
🗓 Total Lunar Eclipse at 23° Virgo @ 6.54am (GMT)
♍ Virgo South Node Eclipse → Release patterns of overthinking, control, and perfectionism
This Lunar Eclipse is the second Eclipse in the Virgo-Pisces Eclipse cycle which is active until February 2027, and it mirrors the Lunar Eclipse on 18 September 2024.
It may be that significant events back then are coming full circle this month.
What the Total Lunar Eclipse in Virgo means?
The Total Lunar Eclipse in Virgo isn’t just another Full Moon — it’s a cosmic decluttering session for your soul.
Eclipses tend to shake things up, revealing truths, closing chapters, and pushing us toward the next phase of our journey, whether we’re ready or not.
With Virgo’s precision-focused energy at play, this Eclipse is a call to purge what no longer serves you — perfectionism, self-doubt, control issues, or habits that keep you stuck in over-analysis.
It’s a moment to clear the clutter (physically, emotionally, and mentally) and get back to what truly matters.
Think of it as an energetic deep clean, making space for clarity, alignment, and transformation.
Planetary influences adding to the shift
Mercury Retrograde begins Saturday 15 March (Ruler of Virgo!)
Just one day after this eclipse, Mercury, the ruler of Virgo, stations Retrograde in Aries.
This feels like the Universe saying: "Pause, review, and rethink before moving forward."
Expect mental fog, miscommunications, and shifts in perspective.
Saturn opposite the Eclipse (22° Pisces)
This creates a push-pull between structure (Saturn) and release (Virgo South Node/Moon).
You may feel weighed down by responsibilities or forced to confront limitations.
Saturn demands discipline, but in Pisces, it also dissolves what is no longer serving you.
Uranus trine the Eclipse (24° Taurus)
A silver lining, although it may feel a little erratic!
Uranus brings unexpected breakthroughs, revelations, and a push toward authenticity.
If you’ve been stuck in a rut, this aspect helps break old cycles and embrace change with more ease.
Venus Retrograde (Sunday 2 March - Saturday 13 April)
With Venus still Retrograde, themes around relationships, finances, and self-worth are also part of the mix.
Old relationship dynamics may be up for review, and it’s a time to rethink what truly matters to you.
Alternative names for the Virgo Full Moon
Throughout history, cultures have given this March Full Moon different names, all reflecting themes of transition, survival, and renewal:
🍁 Maple Sugar Moon: The time when maple trees awaken and begin to produce sap, signalling the first signs of spring.
🪱 Worm Moon: As the ground thaws, earthworms emerge, symbolising the return of life and renewal.
😋 Hunger Moon: A time when winter stores are low, teaching trust in nature’s cycles and in our own inner resources.
🌾 Sap Moon: Similar to the Maple Sugar Moon, this name reflects the rising of tree sap, marking the shift from winter to spring.
🌱 Seed Moon: Symbolising the time to prepare the soil and plant new seeds, both physically and metaphorically.
🤍 Chaste Moon: An old English term representing purity and new beginnings, fitting for Virgo’s cleansing energy.
⛈️ Storm Moon: After the unpredictable weather and shifting energies of early spring.
Plus, as this is a Total Lunar Eclipse, this one’s also known as:
🩸 Blood Moon: A name given to Total Lunar Eclipses due to the Moon’s reddish glow when it passes through Earth's shadow.
How this Total Lunar Eclipse in Virgo might manifest in your life
Feeling drawn to cleanse, declutter, or simplify your life
Revisiting old habits, relationships, or projects that need closure
Sudden shifts in work, health, or daily routines
Increased awareness of where you’ve been too rigid or self-critical
A call to balance practical Virgo energy with the flow of Pisces
How to work with this Total Lunar Eclipse in Virgo energy
Let go of perfectionism and control — Virgo’s shadow side.
Reflect on where you’ve been overthinking instead of trusting your intuition.
Celebrate your progress — even small wins matter!
Deepen your understanding of relationships — where are you giving too much?
Create a ritual: Write down old habits or fears and symbolically release them.
Journalling prompts for the Total Lunar Eclipse in Virgo
What perfectionist tendencies or self-criticisms am I ready to release? How have they been holding me back, and how can I practice more self-compassion?
What clutter — physically, emotionally, or mentally — do I need to clear out? How will creating space help me welcome something new and nourishing into my life?
How can I honour my body as a sacred vessel? What daily habits or routines would support my well-being in a sustainable, loving way?
Where in my life do I need better boundaries — especially around my time, energy, or work? How can I reinforce them without guilt?
What practical step can I take right now to align with my highest, healthiest self? What small, consistent actions will help me embody this vision?
Action to take during the Total Lunar Eclipse in Virgo
Clear and cleanse a small space with intention, removing what feels stagnant, purifying it with salt, crystals or smoke, and mindfully rearranging it as a symbol of clarity, balance, and releasing for new beginnings.
Eclipses are cosmic course corrections — they realign us with our path, whether we’re ready or not.
Trust that what’s shifting now is happening for your highest good.
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