Birthday Reflections Under the Blood Moon Eclipse

My birthday happens to align with the Pisces Blood Moon Eclipse, and I can’t help but feel the weight of it all already. I knew that this Solar Return wouldn’t exactly be an easy ride… eclipses never are, but part of me also feels like this is the universe’s way of saying, ready or not, it’s time to grow, so i just gotta deal with it…

Even though I come from a spiritually gifted lineage and have been on this path since childhood, I’m very aware that I’m still learning. Boundaries especially… I’m a Libra dominant, so I don’t even need to explain why that’s a constant lesson for me. Putting others first has always been second nature, but I can feel the eclipse nudging me to flip that script. Yesterday I tried to give myself space, to sit with everything and prepare for the year ahead and I still ended up in a “crashout” state. That’s the thing with eclipse energy: it doesn’t let you stay comfortable.

Why I’m Sharing My Solar Return

Eclipse periods are not easy. Even though I have some astrological and spiritual knowledge on my side, I can already feel that this year is going to test me in ways I can’t just “sage away.” I know I’ll have to fight my way through, but that’s exactly why I want to open up about my Solar Return chart.

For me, astrology isn’t about predicting doom or handing out easy answers: it’s a language. And I know that many people live their whole lives without ever learning this language, yet they still feel the shifts, the tests, the breakdowns before breakthroughs. So when I share the aspects of my chart, it’s not just about me. It’s about showing what these energies feel like in real life. The tears, the uncomfortable lessons, the push to grow when you’d rather stay the same.

Let’s look at the Big Beautiful BS that my chart is <3 :

First, I’d like to leave a reminder for myself: “this is not a year to bulldoze through everything with fire, but to flow, sense, and adapt like water.”

Moon + Uranus + Saturn: My natal Moon is really taking the hits this year. Uranus shakes things up, asking me to find freedom in my emotions, while Saturn reminds me that emotional maturity and responsibility matter.

Saturn bi-quintile South Node: This one feels like a karmic clean-up. Old themes around duty, responsibility, or authority figures might resurface. The question is: what do I still “owe” to the past, and what’s ready to be released?

North Node aspects (Venus, Lilith, Saturn): Relationships are going to be teachers (and this time, im not the one doing the teaching, oh…). Some will test my boundaries, others will push me into growth I might not have chosen on my own. It’s about evolving while still choosing love, but not at the expense of myself.

Sun sextile Chiron + Ascendant trine Chiron: A year for healing. Core wounds around identity and self-expression will resurface, but there’s so much potential for empowerment here… ( that is what i would say to a client as an encouragement, so it’s only right to tell this to myself too, right?). Vulnerability it’s where the magic begins.

Fortuna sextile Moon + Ascendant sextile Fortuna: Luck is on my side when I listen to my emotions and intuition. That’s the compass I need to trust.

Lesson of this Solar Return: Letting go of old wounds around being enough. Choosing myself without guilt. Allowing change to happen, even when it feels uncomfortable.

Overall:

Saturn and Neptune together mean I’ll be tested between reality and dreams, discipline and faith. Relationships will act as karmic catalysts, showing me exactly where I need to grow, even if it stings in the moment. With a Pisces Ascendant and Moon, I’m leaning into the unknown: trusting that my intuition, spirituality, and healing gifts will guide me where I need to go. This year is a relationship mirror year.(Reminder:“They show me what I need to integrate, not who I am.”) The biggest tests come from how I handle others’ expectations vs. my own truth.

A checklist for next year:

• Daily grounding + spiritual check-ins (to not get lost in Neptune fog).
• Clear boundaries in relationships (because Pisces Rising can absorb too much).
• Embrace relationship lessons without making them my whole identity.
• Take career visibility seriously: say yes to opportunities, collaborations, being seen.
• Flow with Uranian changes: if something breaks down, I’d ask: “What freedom is this creating for me?”
• Celebrate small Saturn wins: the consistency itself is the blessing.

The Flow of the Year:

Early: Build foundations & boundaries, say no to drama. Middle: Navigate change & go slow on big decisions, watch for illusions. Late: Enjoy healing & blessings, be visible and open to love .

A historical view on the Eclipse

I love Asian cultures and history, especially Chinese… In ancient China, eclipses were considered direct signs from Heaven, often linked to the emperor’s fate. They believed a celestial dragon was devouring the Sun or Moon, and people would bang drums and make noise to scare it away. If an eclipse aligned with a ruler’s birthday, it was read as a warning! A time of karmic tests, heavy responsibility, or destiny shifting in a big way. Ordinary people, too, were thought to carry a turbulent but meaningful path if born under such skies.

In Vedic astrology, eclipses were tied to the shadow planets Rahu and Ketu, devourers of the Sun and Moon, symbolizing deep karmic lessons and unfinished business. In Mesopotamia, eclipses often spelled danger for kings, and when tied to personal milestones like a birth or coronation, they performed elaborate rituals for protection.

Encouragement for Everyone

If you’re moving through eclipse energy, with or without astrology, here’s what I’d say: pay attention to what keeps repeating. Notice the themes that make you uncomfortable. Journal the patterns, listen to your intuition, and give yourself permission to slow down. Eclipse seasons are less about control and more about surrender!

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