New Moon Solar Eclipse in Leo – August 12, 2026
It’s time to nurture your inner child and step out of the shadows into confidence and more creativity! The New Moon in Leo on August 12th is also a solar eclipse, and it’s a powerful manifestation event that will help activate new timelines. Yes, really! Let’s get into it.
During eclipse season, it’s best to think about the moon’s energy as the inverse of what we normally expect. So, while most New Moons call for setting intentions, this one is more about shadow work and creating progressive changes in our lives, the kind that take several months or years to come to fruition.
The Moon asks us: What’s your purpose in this lifetime? What work are you here to do?
The New Moon brings more confidence and creativity, and it’ll also impact our romantic and dating relationships, games, sports, hobbies, and recreation, as well as our relationships with children…including our inner child!
This is the perfect time to focus on rebuilding your self-confidence as the distinct, unique individual you are. It’s also a great time to recommit to your enjoyment in your existing romantic relationships. Or, maybe it’s a time to start a new one. This recommitment actually impacts anything you love, so it could be less about romance and more about a hobby or a passion project that means a lot to you.
Eclipses illuminate flaws in how things in your life are going, and this one will highlight how something important in your life works (or doesn’t anymore!). It’s a time for a reset, redo, or fresh start…or as I mentioned, a timeline shift for some of us!
Be on the lookout for invitations to increase your visibility in your work life or in how you express your uniqueness in the world. This solar eclipse will challenge any issues you have in these areas, but it will also help you step into a new reality where you show up differently in all aspects of your life.
Basically, the overall energy of this eclipse (and all of them, if we’re being honest) is to shake things up. So, if you set intentions this New Moon, be sure to do so with the understanding that there might be some Tower card moments in store. Change is coming; your intentions should be focused on that. If you prefer, sitting this one out is always an option, too. Try journaling and practice shadow work instead!
Here are Your New Moon in Leo Horoscopes:
Aries: The eclipse is amplifying your love and artistic lives. For the next six months, you’ll experience new artistic and romantic opportunities, and as we move into Virgo season later this month, you’ll feel even more motivated to do the hard work to get what you want out of both.
Taurus: It’s time to kick imposter syndrome to the curb, and the eclipse is helping you do it! At the same time, you’ll come to appreciate yourself even more as your self-love goes off the charts in the best way.
Gemini: Your ideas will be bouncing off the walls with the eclipse, fueling your career and creativity. An epiphany around the New Moon will help you choose to double down on something that matters to your heart. Don’t be afraid to speak up for yourself and hold your own when others challenge you.
Cancer: You, melodramatic? Never. Dramatic? Maybe…but that’s Leo helping you move with more flair and confidence lately. You’re stepping into a new timeline with the solar eclipse, and it comes with a new, amazing opportunity, a new income stream, or a raise. Show me the money, right?!
Leo: Happy New Moon! This is your month to shine your brightest. Remember, we’re setting progressive, longer-term intentions with this eclipse, so think about who you want to be over the next 12 months. You’ve got a timeline shift coming too: a fresh start, a chance to be bold AF, and the opportunity to follow your heart in a new direction.
Virgo: Getting a lot of downloads lately? You may feel like an open channel to the divine, and that’s likely to continue through the eclipse. You’re in store for a major revelation around your spiritual life and what your subconscious has been creating in the shadows.
Libra: Wouldn’t it be great to have a Hollywood crystal ball that could tell you exactly what’s in store for your future? This is the vibe for you during the solar eclipse. You’ll get super clear on who should (and shouldn’t) be in your life and what your future holds, so it’s kind of like having a crystal ball. Set long-term intentions about what you want to change in your relationships.
Scorpio: The elusive work/life balance will feel a lot more relevant to you around the solar eclipse as the Moon asks you to finally commit to a career that both brings in the dough and feeds your soul. If you’ve felt like it’s time to switch gears at work or if a creative hobby has been nagging you in the back of your mind, now’s the time to go for it!
Sagittarius: Your beliefs shape who you are, and that’s going to become abundantly clear at the solar eclipse. If you make choices while believing that everything is working out for you, massive shifts are coming your way. Later this month, you’ll be prompted to try something new in your career; keep this abundance vibe rolling for the next few weeks for best results!
Capricorn: Self-trust, trust in others, and trust in the process are themes for you during the eclipse. Your fears have been lurking beneath the surface, and the Moon will illuminate them. Instead of trying to bury them again, trust yourself enough to heal around those fears. You might notice a clear shift in your personal and professional relationships. The universe is working for you, though, so the shake-ups are ultimately a good thing.
Aquarius: New partnerships and collabs are incoming! Leo season has been all about your partnerships, and you’ve been networking like a boss, even if it doesn’t feel like work. Now, at the eclipse, you’re likely to see a timeline shift and new collaborations you’ve never dreamed of before becoming a reality.
Pisces: Let’s be honest: your routines have needed a shake-up for a while. The eclipse will do that very thing! What’s cool is that the shake-up will bring an upgrade with it. Expect new creative opportunities and romanticize your life a little bit more than usual!
Happy New Moon/Solar Eclipse, witches!
~ Megan W.