Cosmic Reset: Solar Eclipse New Moon in Leo
The Solar Eclipse New Moon in Leo on August 12 is one of 2026's most powerful cosmic reset buttons. New Moons always herald fresh starts, but when paired with a Solar Eclipse, they are believed to fast-track change, bringing unexpected opportunities, bold new directions, and fated turning points. Leo's fearless, creative energy asks you to step into the spotlight, trust your talents, and stop playing small.
Aries (March 21 - April 20): The Lovers
Your tarot card for this eclipse is The Lovers, signaling a fated turning point in your relationship story. This turning point comes from a conflict, temptation, distraction, or division. You haven't known who to prioritise or how to manage competing forces—romantic, career, friendship, or family. The New Moon illuminates the answer in your intuition and heart-space, giving you the clarity you needed to act with total confidence.
Taurus (April 21 - May 21): Nine of Cups
For Taurus, the Nine of Cups means you're manifesting an emotional dream come true. Don't wait for life to serve it—get up and start cooking it yourself. Within nine days, you will have made progress and proven this wish has potential. You are determined, practical, influential, and strong; when roused, you can move mountains.
Gemini (May 22 - June 21): The Hermit
Your card is The Hermit, indicating a moment of self-enlightenment leading to a game-changing pivot. Every action begins as an idea, and you are the master of ideas. The trick is aligning them with your schedule and energy. Spend time in solitude, moon gaze, walk in nature, or sit quietly watching a candle flame. Your mind is a labyrinth; at its centre lies the golden egg—the idea of all ideas.
Cancer (June 22 - July 23): Queen of Cups
The Queen of Cups brings a true connection with your emotional state. You put up wards and barriers to prevent hurt, but that leads to stasis. Your feelings are valid and will burst out if held back. Have a free flow of emotions, thoughts, and bold opinions this New Moon. This purge will cleanse your spirit, making you feel calmer, lighter, and happier.
Leo (July 24 - August 23): Seven of Cups
This is your New Moon, and the Seven of Cups invites you to activate your wildest imaginative dreams. You have powerful fantasies, often featuring you in main character energy. Imagine a plotline that excites you, then break it down and settle on tactics to make it real. Leo, you wouldn't have this daydream so powerfully if it weren't meant for you.
Virgo (August 24 - September 23): Six of Cups
Your card is the Six of Cups, bringing a homecoming, reunion, or rekindled bond. The past comes back into focus—a friendship, family tie, role, place, talent, or long-lost lover. Why miss it when you can reactivate it? Most things can be repaired if there's life there. Reach out, atone, write, visit, rediscover. The answer is likely yes.
Libra (September 24 - October 23): The Tower
For Libra, the Tower indicates a twist of fate that removes something false or negative from your life. We often don't see how bad things are until we're out. This eclipse brings a moment of collapse that clears a blockage, allowing new opportunity and energy to flow. Let it go, let it burn, let it leave. Freedom and relief are immediate—a new era dawns.
Scorpio (October 24 - November 22): Ten of Cups
Your card is the Ten of Cups, a falling in love moment leading to a happy ever after. This could be romantic, a friendship, a new family member, or a pet. You feel devoted—a rare feeling. Cherish it, breathe life into it. Passion flows powerfully; don't hide it. You are the leader, the guardian, the giver. Feel the love.
Sagittarius (November 23 - December 21): Eight of Wands
For Sagittarius, the Eight of Wands means plugging into a new network and reaping rewards. You know everyone because you're bright and social. Match an ambition to the social network it operates in and start making friends there. Build a group of influential, informed helpers connected to your goal. This will be the key to manifesting your ambition.
Capricorn (December 22 - January 21): Queen of Wands
Your card is the Queen of Wands, beckoning adventure—travel, education, creativity, lifestyle, purpose. The eclipse accelerates your desires for exploring the world. What's stopping you? You have time, health, and freedom. Make a new goal, set a new mission, start a fresh quest. The memories you make now will sustain you later.
Aquarius (January 22 - February 19): The Fool
For Aquarius, The Fool is the new beginning of all new beginnings, tied to your ruling planet Uranus. Leo is your opposite sign, making this a perfect storm. Start something no one saw coming but feels uniquely right—tech, travel, progressive causes, a bold leap. Dance to your own beat; don't overplan or justify. Jump in and find out.
Pisces (February 20 - March 20): Nine of Swords
Your card is the Nine of Swords, a release of something heavy and overwhelming mentally. You tend to catastrophise, leading to anxiety. This eclipse season, a new insight flips a switch, giving you control and peace. As Kerry King notes, 'My mind is my home. What I think and dream about is my reality.' Stop festering over worries and flush through with new people, places, and ideas.
About the Astrologer
Kerry King has been reading, teaching, and creating tarot for 30 years. She offers a truthful direct tarot reading where you can ask any three questions and get answers within 24 hours. Join her magical Tarot Club for forecasts, predictions, lessons, and readings, with one month free for Metro readers via Patreon.
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