Weekly Energy Forecast: September 8 –14, 2025 "Harnessing the Waters"

The week begins with the reverberations of the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Pisces that rose on September 7, an event that continues to ripple through the collective field like a tide that refuses to recede. Eclipses are never a single-night occurrence; they are threshold events that open doorways of change, their influence stretching weeks before and after. The Pisces Eclipse was a wash of endings, dissolutions, and emotional revelations. It pressed us into the deepest waters of our own inner oceans, revealing where we had mistaken illusion for truth, where we had clung to fantasies that could no longer sustain us, and where the soul was ready for release.

This opening week after the eclipse is tender, raw, and potent. The Moon may have completed its dramatic work in the sky, but its imprint lingers in our bodies, in our dreams, in the subtle awareness that something essential has shifted. If you feel unsettled, disoriented, or strangely detached, this is part of eclipse medicine. Pisces dissolves the boundaries we thought would hold, asking us to trust the formlessness, to trust that what washes away does so with purpose. And yet, amidst the detachment, a current of clarity begins to flow. The Chariot steps forward as our archetypal guide for the week, reminding us that clarity and direction are possible even in the wake of dissolution. It invites us to gather the pieces, to harness the tides, and to steer with intention rather than drifting aimlessly.

The question before us now is not simply “What has ended?” but “What will I choose to carry forward?” The Pisces Eclipse stripped the field bare, and the Chariot urges us to step into the role of navigator, to guide our vessel with both hands steady on the reins, moving toward alignment with heart and purpose.

Current Energetic Climate

The energetic climate of this week is like standing at the water’s edge after a storm. The debris of what has been uprooted still floats by, reminders of the intensity we just endured, but the air is clearer, the horizon sharper. The Pisces Eclipse left its mark on all of us, whether through relationships illuminated, hidden truths brought forward, or quiet inner realizations that now demand recognition. Pisces is the great dissolver. It unravels the seams that keep us tethered to old illusions. The aftermath feels like both grief and relief, the ache of letting go and the lightness of release braided together.

Yet this week carries another layer of gravity. Saturn hovers at the final, anaretic degree of Pisces, pressing endings with unusual weight. The 29th degree concentrates all the unfinished business of a sign, and Saturn here does not let us escape lightly. It demands that we close with accountability, that we own the choices we have made, and that we release not just emotionally but responsibly. This influence deepens the eclipse story, reminding us that endings are not casual. They are karmic moments that shape the ground beneath our next beginnings.

In this emotional terrain, the Chariot rises as both anchor and compass. It does not negate the waves but teaches us how to ride them, how to harness the power of what has been revealed rather than being swept under by it. The Chariot speaks of integration, of gathering scattered pieces, aligning them into coherence, and moving forward with deliberate focus. It is the archetype that whispers: even now, direction is possible. Even now, clarity can be chosen.

This week’s atmosphere is not about speed or conquest. It is about steadiness. The Chariot reminds us that forward motion born from clarity and integration is far more enduring than progress born from reaction. We are asked to take the lessons of the eclipse seriously, to honor the endings, to accept the dissolutions, and to recognize that what has been cleared makes way for new pathways. The climate holds both vulnerability and strength, an invitation to trust that grief and growth can coexist.

There is a quality of sacred tension in the air, between what has been released and what is beginning to stir, between the tenderness of surrender and the determination to move forward. The Chariot teaches us that both can be held. We are not being asked to deny the softness Pisces leaves us with, but to pair it with focus and direction. This week, clarity is not found by ignoring emotions, but by steering with them, letting them inform our path without letting them dictate chaos.

Key Astrological Influences

Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Pisces (September 7, rippling through the week) - This eclipse was a threshold moment. Pisces, as the twelfth sign, holds the wisdom of endings and the dissolving of boundaries. An eclipse here intensifies this dissolution, acting as a cosmic flood that clears away illusions and emotional debris we have carried too long. What surfaced may have felt disorienting or overwhelming... dreams crumbling, truths uncovered, grief rising in unexpected waves... but the purpose was always liberation. Pisces energy asks us to stop clinging to fantasy or escape, to release stories that drain us, and to trust that the tide only takes what cannot serve us anymore. The reverberations of this eclipse linger all week, echoing like waves against a shoreline. The task is surrender. Not passive surrender, but the courageous act of letting the waters reshape you, preparing you for a future you cannot yet see but are already stepping toward.

The Eclipse Corridor (September 7–21) - We are now in the liminal two-week corridor between eclipses, a passageway where the ordinary rules of time and change are suspended. This corridor is a sacred in-between, where the past feels unsettled and the future not yet visible. It is a chrysalis period, where integration is more important than outward action. The Pisces Eclipse cleared; the Virgo Solar Eclipse on September 21 will plant anew. In this time, sudden shifts may feel fated rather than random. It can feel destabilizing, but that is the essence of eclipse medicine: to accelerate our evolution, to strip away what delays growth, to align us with timelines we may have resisted. In this corridor, the invitation is to move with awareness, to listen closely, to treat your choices as sacred acts. The Chariot is the perfect guide here, reminding us that while external circumstances may feel chaotic, mastery comes from the inner reins we hold.

Mercury in Virgo - Mercury’s move into Virgo provides grounding amidst the tidal eclipse waters. Virgo is Mercury’s home, a place where thought sharpens, communication becomes exact, and discernment reigns. After the dissolving energy of Pisces, Mercury in Virgo feels like a quill drawing fine lines on a blurred page, making distinctions that were previously obscured. This is where you can name what the eclipse revealed. You may find your voice steadier, your words clearer, your mind able to order what felt chaotic. Mercury in Virgo also values honesty... not grand declarations, but the kind of truth spoken plainly, without ornament. In the week after an eclipse, when emotions are heightened and illusions are dissolving, this clarity is medicine. Use it to articulate boundaries, to draft intentions, to refine commitments. Precision here is not cold... it is care, ensuring that what you build next has integrity.

Saturn retrograde at 29° Pisces (all week) - Hovering at the very last degree of Pisces, Saturn deepens the eclipse’s theme of closure. The 29th degree of any sign is called the anaretic degree, the final test, the concentrated essence of that sign’s energy. Saturn here asks us to take responsibility for what we are closing out, to bring endings with integrity, and to honor the karmic lessons that have come to completion. In Pisces, this can feel heavy, even karmic, as if cycles from years past are rising up to be completed once and for all. Old grief, unresolved patterns, or habits of escapism may press against us with unusual intensity. But this is not punishment, it is the final work of release. Saturn reminds us that dissolving illusions is not just emotional but practical, that we must actively choose to let go and restructure where needed. The presence of Saturn in this degree also acts as a spiritual accountability check: are we willing to take responsibility for how we show up in our endings, not just our beginnings. This influence will be felt in subtle but powerful ways, pressing us to close the chapters that no longer serve, and to do so with maturity, clarity, and grace.

Sun sextile Jupiter in Cancer (September 12) - Amidst the intensity, there is also a soft blessing. The Sun in Virgo forms a harmonious sextile with Jupiter in Cancer, bringing expansion, hope, and a sense of opportunity. This aspect softens the edges of eclipse season, offering encouragement and support as we navigate endings. Virgo’s careful planning meets Cancer’s nurturing abundance, creating a synergy that feels like planting seeds in fertile soil. The work of refinement and clarity finds ease here, supported by Jupiter’s expansive wisdom. This is a window to seek guidance, to trust in the possibilities of growth, and to remember that life offers sweetness even in seasons of release. It reminds us that surrender is not scarcity, that endings can also make space for abundance, and that when we align with what is true, the universe often responds with generosity. Allow yourself to lean into this optimism, to seek out connections and practices that nourish your spirit, and to trust that the work you are doing now is supported by a larger current moving in your favor.

Sun conjunct Mercury in Virgo (September 13) - The Sun and Mercury meet in Virgo this week, creating what is known as a cazimi, when Mercury sits in the heart of the Sun. This moment is like an alchemical flash of clarity, where mind and essence align, and truth can be spoken with precision. In Virgo, the message is not about grandeur but about refinement. This is the energy of simplifying, cutting through noise, and naming things exactly as they are. After the sweeping dissolutions of the Pisces Eclipse, this conjunction provides the clarity we need to integrate the lessons. It is a moment where words and thoughts hold unusual weight, where a single realization can shift our trajectory, and where conversations carry the potential to become cornerstones of what we build next. Use this energy to write, to journal, to speak truths you have been holding back, or to finalize choices that require grounded discernment. The key here is integration: not every thought needs to be shared, but the thoughts that carry your essence deserve to be voiced and honored.

Themes for the Week

Karmic endings and accountability - The eclipse opened the door to endings, but Saturn at the final degree of Pisces reminds us that how we close matters as much as what we close. This is about accountability, about completing cycles with integrity rather than avoidance. If you are walking away, do it with honesty. If you are releasing a pattern, acknowledge its cost before you let it go. Saturn teaches us that endings sealed with responsibility become the strongest foundation for new beginnings.

Patience as discipline, not delay - Patience this week is not passive waiting. It is the discipline to stay with the process, to allow endings to complete fully rather than rushing into new beginnings. Saturn at 29° demands that we sit with what is unresolved, to feel it, to honor it, and to close it carefully. The Chariot reminds us that discipline is not control for control’s sake, but focus that allows us to move with integrity. Patience here is active, a practice of tending the threshold until the door is truly ready to close.

Steering from emotional truth - The Pisces Eclipse unearthed feelings we may have suppressed, illusions we may have clung to. The Chariot asks us to harness them, not deny them. To move forward now means steering with honesty, acknowledging grief where it exists, admitting desire where it lives, and aligning action with both. This is not forceful direction; it is intentional movement, born from the heart.

Clarity as sacred work - Mercury in Virgo, supported by its cazimi with the Sun, provides the precision we need to articulate what the eclipse revealed. But Saturn insists that clarity is not just intellectual; it is moral, spiritual, karmic. This week, clarity is sacred work. To speak truth is to set a foundation. To name what is ending is to seal it. To commit to a new path is to honor the weight of your word.

Boundaries as sacred direction - The Chariot is as much about boundaries as it is about motion. Without rails, the chariot veers; without reins, the horses scatter. This week asks us to define our sacred direction by setting clear edges. Where did the eclipse show you that boundaries had been blurred. Where have you been giving your energy away. To claim your path, you must claim your lines. Boundaries are not punishments or restrictions; they are the sacred guides that keep you aligned with where you are meant to go.

Trusting the liminal space - The Eclipse Corridor is always liminal, but with Saturn at the final degree, it feels even more suspended. We are between tides, between lives, between versions of ourselves. This can feel destabilizing, but it is also rich with possibility. Saturn reminds us that liminal space is not empty; it is gestational. The Chariot invites us to hold steady in this space, to steer carefully rather than rushing. The wisdom of the week is to honor the in-between as part of the journey, not a void to escape.

Partnership as momentum - With Sun and Mercury in Virgo sextiling Jupiter in Cancer, and Mars holding steady in Libra, we are reminded that forward momentum is amplified when it is shared. The partnerships highlighted now are not those of dependency but those of reciprocity. They are the connections where each person honors their own wholeness while moving in harmony with the other. This week is an invitation to notice who fuels your forward motion and who drains it, who aligns with your direction and who pulls you away from it. Shared vision becomes shared momentum, and in that, movement becomes not just possible, but joyful.

Tarot Insight: The Chariot

Light Seer's Tarot - Chris-Anne

The Chariot is the card of mastery, of harnessing energy that could otherwise scatter and turning it into forward motion. It is the discipline of direction, the sacred act of gathering yourself when the tides are high and choosing where to steer. After the Pisces Eclipse dissolved illusions and stripped the field bare, The Chariot steps in to remind us that we are not powerless in the aftermath. We can take the reins, integrate what has been revealed, and move with intention rather than drift.

This card is not about speed or conquest. It is about focus. The charioteer wears armor not for war, but for containment, to hold energy steady. The canopy above him is patterned with stars, a reminder that his course is guided not only by will but by alignment with something greater. The two creatures that pull the chariot often face in different directions, one toward shadow, one toward light. Mastery comes not from silencing one side, but from holding both and asking them to move together.

The Chariot teaches integration. Grief, relief, fear, and desire are not obstacles but energies that can be harnessed. You do not have to banish them to move forward; you must invite them into the vehicle. Sorrow becomes ballast, keeping you from tipping. Hope becomes wind, carrying you onward. Anger becomes fuel when directed wisely. The lesson here is that motion becomes sustainable when it is born from the full truth of what you carry, not from denial or suppression.

The timing of The Chariot is no coincidence. Saturn at the final degree of Pisces insists that we end with accountability, closing karmic cycles fully and responsibly. Mercury in Virgo, conjunct the Sun, offers clarity and precision, giving us the language to name what is over and what is next. The Chariot arrives here as a bridge, asking us to steer with both honesty and discipline. It is the vow: I will not waste what was revealed. I will steer from truth.

In its light, The Chariot is clean progress, aligned action, boundaries that act as sacred rails rather than restrictions. It shows us the difference between motion fueled by panic and motion fueled by clarity. Panic thrashes. Clarity glides. The Chariot prefers the glide.

In its shadow, The Chariot warns against mistaking control for direction. It shows up when we grip the reins so tightly that the vehicle lurches, when speed is used to outrun feeling, when we confuse force with focus. If you notice this impulse, soften. The Chariot is not about domination. It is about consenting to a direction your whole being can sustain.

To embody this archetype, imagine your spine as the yoke of the chariot, your breath as the wheels turning steadily. Draw your shoulder blades slightly together so your heart lifts but remains contained. When doubt pulls left and longing pulls right, picture your hands holding invisible reins, steadying both sides, inviting them forward in rhythm.

To work with it in practice, choose a simple guiding statement that becomes the crest on your chariot: “I am choosing reciprocity in my partnerships.” “I am choosing clarity in my words.” “I am choosing work that nourishes me.” Every decision, every invitation, every impulse can then be measured against this vow. If it strengthens the vow, steer toward it. If it weakens it, let it pass. The Chariot also reminds us that relationships can fuel motion rather than stall it. With Mars moving through Libra, grace and collaboration color the way forward. Progress need not be solitary. The right connections become the wind at your back, helping you maintain balance without losing your own direction.

Spiritually, The Chariot teaches that willpower alone is brittle. What sustains is the union of will and willingness. Will says, “I will go.” Willingness says, “I will listen as I go.” The Chariot is pilgrimage, not bulldozer. It teaches that victory is not simply in arriving, but in traveling with coherence, focus, and integrity.

When this card appears in the aftermath of a Pisces Eclipse and under Saturn’s karmic gaze, it is blessing your forward motion as long as you move honestly. Endings sealed with care become the roadbed. Boundaries set with clarity become the rails. Breath becomes the engine. Alignment becomes both the way and the destination.

Ritual for the Week: Harnessing the Waters

What you need

• A small bowl of water

• A candle and safe holder

• A journal or paper with a pen

• A small object that symbolizes direction (stone, feather, compass, or even a key)

  
  

Prepare the space - Begin by selecting a tranquil and serene environment that allows you to feel completely at ease and free from distractions. This could be a cozy corner of your home, a peaceful garden, or any location that resonates with your spirit. Once you have chosen your space, take a moment to ensure it is clean and inviting. Light a candle, allowing its soft glow to fill the area with warmth and illumination. Place the candle beside a bowl of water, creating a sacred focal point for your practice. The flame of the candle symbolizes illumination, representing clarity and insight, while the water embodies the essence of release, fluidity, and cleansing. Together, they stand as powerful symbols of the dual energies present during the Pisces Eclipse: the transformative power of letting go and the enlightening force of new beginnings. As you settle into this space, take several deep breaths, inhaling deeply through your nose and exhaling slowly through your mouth. Allow your body to soften and relax, feeling the tension melt away. Visualize the energy of the Pisces Eclipse flowing through you like gentle waves, washing over you and connecting you to the broader universe, reminding you that you are part of a larger cosmic rhythm.

Name what was dissolved - Take a piece of paper and a pen, and begin to write down everything that the eclipse has illuminated for you, particularly those aspects of your life that are now ready to be released. This could include negative patterns that have held you back, unhealthy relationships that no longer serve your highest good, habits that you wish to change, or illusions that you have now come to see clearly. As you write, allow your thoughts to flow freely without judgment, capturing the essence of what needs to be let go. Once you have finished writing, hold the paper above the bowl of water, feeling the weight of your words and intentions. With sincerity, whisper softly: “I let this dissolve. I trust the tide to carry it.” This act of speaking your intention aloud gives power to your words, affirming your commitment to release. Gently place the paper beneath the bowl, envisioning the water as a cleansing force that washes over your written words, symbolically carrying away that which you are ready to release. Allow yourself to feel a sense of lightness as you let go, trusting in the natural ebb and flow of life.

Claim your direction - Now, take a moment to select a meaningful object that resonates with your intentions—this could be a crystal, a small stone, a piece of jewelry, or any item that holds significance for you. Hold this object in your hands, feeling its weight and texture, grounding yourself in the present moment. Close your eyes and envision yourself embodying the energy of the Chariot, a powerful archetype representing determination, focus, and movement forward. Picture yourself confidently steering your own path, navigating through life with clarity and purpose. As you visualize this, speak aloud your intentions and the direction you wish to take. Be specific in your declarations; it may be a quality you aspire to embody, such as courage or compassion, a boundary you need to establish for your well-being, or a new path you feel called to pursue. As you articulate your desires, place the object beside the candle, allowing the flame to sanctify it, transforming it into a potent symbol of your chosen direction and commitment to your journey.

Seal the vow - In this final step, cup your hands gently over the bowl of water, feeling its coolness against your skin. With intention, say aloud: “I move with clarity. I steer with courage. I harness the waters and claim my path.” These words serve as a powerful affirmation of your commitment to your intentions and the direction you have chosen. When you feel ready, take a moment to extinguish the candle, offering your gratitude to both the flame and the water for holding this sacred rite and supporting your transformation. As you conclude this ritual, keep your chosen object visible throughout the week, placing it in a spot where you will see it often. Let it serve as a constant reminder that even amidst the uncertain tides of life, you are the captain of your own vessel, steering with intention and purpose towards your dreams and aspirations.

Affirmation for the Week

"I harness what has been revealed. I steer with honesty and focus. The waters do not overwhelm me, they carry me forward."

"Moon Weaver" - DeepColoredWater (etsy)

Final Thought

We are standing in the in-between, suspended between the eclipse that has ended and the eclipse yet to come. The Pisces Eclipse has washed us clean, revealing truths, dissolving illusions, and stripping away what could not endure. This week is not about rushing to rebuild but about holding the reins of the Chariot, steadying ourselves, and choosing direction with care.

The waters are still churning, but clarity is rising. The Chariot reminds us that even in the aftermath of dissolution, we are not rudderless. We can harness emotion into direction, grief into wisdom, endings into clarity. The key is not force, but focus. Not speed, but alignment. This is the sacred lesson of eclipse season: endings create beginnings, but only when we honor the pause between. This week, let yourself be in that pause. Integrate what has surfaced. Set boundaries where they are needed. Notice who moves with you and who does not. And when you feel ready, steer your Chariot forward... not with urgency, but with the steady strength of someone who has faced the tide and emerged clearer.

The eclipse did not leave you empty. It left you open. And the Chariot is here to show you that openness, when steered with clarity and courage, becomes the very path forward.