This Solar Eclipse has been on my mind more than any other in recent memory. Perhaps it’s because of the state of our country, or the wider world, that I felt drawn to explore how this eclipse interacts with the birth chart of the United States. What I discovered was both thought-provoking and worth sharing.
On September 21st, the Solar Eclipse in Virgo illuminated our nation’s 9th house, the area connected to big-picture vision, law, higher learning, and global affairs. This eclipse signals a collective turning point. As a country, we are being asked to examine our guiding principles, the ideals we project to the world, and the ways we choose to stand for truth, accountability, and service.
What makes this eclipse especially potent is its exact alignment with the U.S. Midheaven, the point that symbolizes national direction and public reputation. Eclipses here often mark visible shifts in leadership tone, international standing, and the nation’s sense of purpose. In many ways, this is a moment of reckoning: how does America want to be seen, and what story does it wish to tell the world?
Adding complexity, the eclipse forms a harmonious trine to Pluto in Aquarius in the 2nd house. This aspect hints at hidden opportunity within upheaval. Pluto here points to deep transformation of the nation’s finances, resources, and values, while Aquarius brings innovation and reform. Seeds may be planted for economic restructuring, shifts in technology-driven industries, or renewed debates about fairness in how wealth and resources are shared.
Still, tension is in the air. The eclipse squares natal Venus in the 7th house of alliances and treaties, highlighting friction in partnerships. Questions of loyalty, fairness, and shared values rise to the surface. Old agreements could be tested, and the U.S. may be challenged to clarify where it stands and with whom. And who wants to stand with us.
Altogether, this eclipse represents a pivotal moment. With Virgo’s practical, service-oriented influence, the call is clear: ground ideals in real action by rebuilding trust, redefining partnerships, and re-examining the values that guide the path forward. This story is only beginning, and its echoes will carry for months to come, shaping not just America’s reputation, but its deeper sense of purpose.