Partial solar eclipse in Virgo prompts bodily changes, astrologers say

A partial solar eclipse in Virgo is set for September 21, arriving at 29 degrees, a point some astrologers describe as karmic. The event, like other eclipses, is said to bring revelation, illumination and irrevocable change, with effects that can show up in the body. Neda Farr, resident astrologer at Flirtini and founder of Starcrossed, notes that Virgo rules the gut, digestion, nervous system and hormonal rhythms. When the eclipse lands here, the body amplifies stress, routine shifts and cosmic signals, and the reproductive system often responds first.

A solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth, casting a shadow on our planet that either totally or partially blocks the sun's light. Farr said that irregular periods, emotional intensity and heightened sensitivity to birth control, supplements, or hormones are common under these conditions. "You may also notice detox symptoms like acne, bloating or breast tenderness, and even physical cleansing like crying, shedding, or unexpected bleeding." Farr likens the eclipse to a "body whisperer," illuminating where you may be out of alignment.

Across the body, some observers report changes, though scientists note that eclipses are celestial events rather than a direct cause of physiological shifts. Farr noted that a handful of signs may be more affected than others this time around. Virgo: "You are the eclipse. Your womb may rebel if you’ve been ignoring rest." Pisces: "Emotional purging and hormonal shifts hit you on a cellular level." Gemini & Sagittarius: "Nervous system overload = skipped cycles, mood swings, anxiety." Cancer & Taurus: "Ruled by the Moon and Venus, you feel hormonal changes faster than most — protect your energy."

Farr said simple rituals and deliberate rest can help ease the body through eclipse season. She recommends eschewing alcohol in favor of warm teas with mugwort, raspberry leaf, or ginger, practicing womb-clearing meditations or Yoni steaming, and keeping a moon-cycle journal to track symptoms and moods. Repeating out loud affirmations like "I release control and listen to my body’s sacred rhythm" or "My cycle is a portal, not a punishment" can help us welcome and integrate the purifying, purposeful energy of this eclipse. For Farr, a shift in cycles is evidence of the body tuning to a new frequency. "The universe is saying: You can’t carry this old energy into your next chapter. If your period starts early, late, or right on the eclipse, it may not be ‘off.’ It may be divine timing."

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The New York Post notes that the guidance provided reflects astrology-based wellness advice and should not substitute medical care. The eclipse itself remains an astronomical event, with effects that can vary by location and individual experience. Readers are advised to consider these insights as cultural interpretations rather than medical recommendations.