As we approach the total lunar eclipse on September 7, we also approach the final eclipse cycle of 2025. If you follow astrology —even casually—you probably know that eclipse cycles have long been seen as powerful portals of change.
Nearly every culture on Earth has a myth tied to eclipses. The Ancient Egyptians saw them as an integral part of the cosmic life and death cycle; the Navajo believed they symbolized a sacred time of endings and renewal. Similarly, today’s modern astrologers say they are harbingers of change that bring us closer to fulfilling our individual and collective destinies.
What is a lunar eclipse?
Adding to the drama of a total lunar eclipse is the fact that it is often called a “Blood Moon” because of its eerie, reddish glow. The crimson hue occurs when the moo