2026: August - The Eclipses

The SOLAR ECLIPSE on 12th August 2026 takes place at 20° Leo. This will act as yet another trigger for the 'Four Fours' configuration through two aspects: the Semi-square and the Sesquiquadrate. The Semi-square is an aspect of 45 degrees and the Sesquiquadrate is 135 degrees. 

Unlike other hard aspects which often trigger explosive situations, the semi-square and the sesquiquadrate influence is more subtle. The tension it creates acts as a catalyst to move forward. In a global scenario it symbolises where leaders and the public find themselves continually at odds. This tension can manifest as volatile or destructive behaviour such as sudden strikes, protests, or aggressive maneuvers. These aspects force integration of opposing political, economic, or social agendas. Unresolved historical conflicts, or deeply ingrained public attitudes that are difficult to break could fester beneath the surface. Global leaders may be pushed into making difficult choices. 

The Lunar Eclipse on 28th August 2026 takes place at 4° Pisces. This is another trigger for the 'Four Fours' as it squares Uranus which is part of the Double Sextile along with Neptune and Pluto. .

Many high profile public figures will be affected by both eclipses. Strangely, President Trump isn't one of them, but his Vice President J D Vance is, with the Solar Eclipse in a square aspect to both his natal Mars and Midheaven. This will brings a powerful clash between his personal ambitions and the duties he is obliged to perform. His career and public reputation could reach a turning point. The Lunar Eclipse will square his Nodal Axis triggering moments of high tension where a choice must be made.

The Princess of Wales - if her birthtime is correct -:will have the Solar Eclipse conjunct her natal Ascendant bringing a major personal reset that will shift her identity, physical presence, and how the world perceives her.

With the Lunar Eclipse square her natal Uranus she .may feel unusually erratic, restless, or over-sensitive, experiencing sudden mood swings or a deep sense that her current routine is suffocating. Circumstances beyond her control might force a sudden break from familiar routines, living situations, or relationships.

Meanwhile, King Charles III will experience the Solar Eclipse in a square aspect to his natal Sun and the Lunar Eclipse opposite his Saturn. This could trigger a major wake-up call that will bring hidden issues to a head. There may a dilemma between how he feels and his external duties.

Prince Harry:will have the Solar Eclipse in a square to his natal Moon introducing a turning point regarding his home, family dynamics, living arrangements, or significant shifts in his emotional wellbeing. The Lunar Eclipse opposite his Mercury and Juno may make him feel mentally restless, anxious, or hyper-sensitive to what others say, leading to temporary misunderstandings. This heralds an intense period where his emotional needs will clash head-on with his long-term commitments. 

President Putin's natal Pluto and Nodal Axis will be aspected by the Eclipses forcing him to face external situations that will challenge his sense of control and power.

The influence of both Eclipses will last for at least six months, so by February 2027, we should be able to see what has evolved..

King Charles III

His Majesty King Charles III was born Prince Charles Philip Arthur George on Sunday 14th November 1948 at 9:14pm in London, England , UK.

The King has his natal Sun in the sign of Scorpio, his Moon in Taurus and his Ascendant in Leo, so extremely stubborn and very tenacious. People born under the influence of the Fixed Signs always have a vested interest in the future. This is very evident from Charles' ecological connections. Long before it became 'trendy' to be green, he had been environmentally friendly for decades, ahead of the curve and leading the way. 

His natal Sun in Scorpio and the 4th house indicates early struggles against the family background and a difficult relationship with his father. Although King Charles seems outwardly tough and shrewd, he is very emotional and sentimental. Extremely intuitive, he is also nurturing and protective of those he cares about. The Sun in a square aspect to Pluto indicates that he will often have power struggles with other influential people and authority figures. 

With his natal Moon in Taurus and the 9th house, King Charles is down-to-earth, practical and values stability. He remains calm in a crisis and like his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, he has tremendous stoicism. As the Moon is the ruling planet of his natal 12th house and situated in the 9th, it's easy to see how this manifests as a spiritual affinity with the customs and cultures of foreign lands.

The Moon opposite Mercury in his natal chart shows that the King is full of common sense, and is very perceptive with excellent language skills. Quick witted and humorous, he comes across as a normally quiet and introspective person but will become very talkative and entertaining in the presence of others. The Moon opposite Mercury brings conflict between thoughts and feelings, or logic and intuition. His heart may say one thing, but his head will say another. This inability to find inner balance could, at times, make him very sensitive and anxious,

With his natal Moon in a trine aspect to Saturn, the King is loyal and down-to-earth. This positive planetary combination indicates a strong sense of duty. Conversely, his Moon in a sextile aspect to Uranus shows that he is original, unorthodox, progressive and offbeat. He is a curious blend of old and modern, ancient and futuristic, traditional and unconventional. 

King Charles Natal Chart [click  to enlarge]

The King's natal Moon is conjunct the North Node. For someone destined to have a life in the public eye, this is an excellent combination. The Moon symbolises the people, the population, society at large and the North Node represents the zeitgeist. He has an intuitive feeling for what people want and is very sensitive to his public reputation.

There will be a Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio on 5th May - the day before the Coronation of King Charles III. He was born under this influence but in reverse - Sun in Scorpio, Moon in Taurus. Major royal occasions such as births, marriages and coronations take place on, or around, the date of an eclipse. This eclipse takes place on trigger degrees which activate  the World Points. These are situated from 13° - 18° of the Fixed Signs, and on this occasion, 14° Taurus and Scorpio. Therefore, the Lunar Eclipse will not only have an important effect globally but also personally, as the King has three planets positioned at World Points and his natal Pluto also on a trigger degree at 16 Leo. A very powerful influence.

The King will also have a Nodal Return in the week leading up to his Coronation and these nodes will be square the position of the nodes on the Coronation day of HM Queen Elizabeth II. An interesting case of one person's fate intersecting with another. Significant moments of inevitability are marked by Nodal Returns and they are associated with powerful events and feelings that herald a turning point in personal destiny. Charles' destiny. is being fulfilled. This was meant to be.