An astrologer has urged Australians to prepare for what she described as an "emotional shake-up" this month as September's Harvest Full Moon coincides with a rare total lunar eclipse.
Psychic and intuitive astrologer Rose Smith, who runs Absolute Soul Secrets, said the celestial event will peak in the early hours of Monday, Sept. 8 and called the alignment a "destiny moment." "Having a total lunar eclipse during the Harvest Full Moon is a wonderful entwinement of lunar energy which can really allow us to feel her power," Ms. Smith said. "It's not just a spectacle in the sky - it's a turning point. This Harvest Moon in Pisces will push us to release old baggage, embrace our intuition, and step into a brand-new chapter. For some, this really could be a make-or-break time in relationships, work, or their personal lives."
Ms. Smith pointed to the full moon's placement in Pisces and its alignment with the North Node — an astrological point often associated with karma and life direction — as reasons the eclipse could prompt decisive action. Pisces, she said, is a sign associated with sensitivity, compassion and intuition, qualities she said may be heightened during the event.
In astrological practice, lunar eclipses are frequently framed as catalysts for change. Smith said the combined forces of a full moon, a total lunar eclipse and a nodal alignment can intensify emotional responses and push people toward long-postponed choices. "This Harvest Moon in Pisces will push us to release old baggage," she said.
The Harvest Full Moon is traditionally the full moon nearest the equinox and, in this instance, is being noted by practitioners for its overlap with a total lunar eclipse. Smith described the timing as an opportunity to end chapters and begin new ones, particularly in areas of personal relationships and career.
Astrology is a system of belief and interpretation, and views among astrologers can vary. The predictions and characterizations offered by Ms. Smith reflect her professional perspective as a psychic and intuitive astrologer and are not scientific claims about physical or astronomical effects on human behavior.
Observers interested in celestial events often track full moons and eclipses for their cultural, historical and observational significance. For those who follow astrological readings, Smith's forecast frames the Sept. 8 event as a moment for introspection and potential change, advising people to be attentive to feelings and decisions that emerge during the period.