Eclipses 2027: Dates, Signs, and the Great Total Eclipse of August 2 Visible from Southern Spain

If the total eclipse of August 12, 2026 left you wanting more, 2027 brings something even more remarkable: the total solar eclipse of August 2, nicknamed the "eclipse of the century," whose path of totality will sweep across southern Spain. At Aspectados we walk you through the dates of the five eclipses of 2027, the signs they activate, and how they may show up in your life.

What Eclipses Represent in Astrology

Eclipses happen when the Sun and Moon line up near the lunar nodes, the points where the Moon's orbit crosses the Sun's apparent path. That is why tradition treats them as supercharged lunations whose symbolism unfolds over months. Astrologers associate them with:

• Solar eclipses: beginnings, fresh seeds, and unexpected plot twists.
• Lunar eclipses: culminations and emotions coming to the surface.
• Aquarius eclipses: community, friendship, innovation, and the collective.
• Leo eclipses: the heart, creativity, leadership, and the ego.
• Proximity to the South Node: release, letting go of patterns that have served their purpose.

Since July 26, 2026, the North Node has been in Aquarius and the South Node in Leo (until March 26, 2028), so both solar eclipses of 2027 fall on this axis, continuing the story of the 2026 Leo eclipse. Spain is living something truly rare: two total solar eclipses in two consecutive summers, one across the north and one across the south.

2027 Eclipse Calendar

• February 6: annular solar eclipse at 17°38' Aquarius.
• February 20: penumbral lunar eclipse at about 2° Virgo.
• July 18: penumbral lunar eclipse with the Moon in Capricorn.
• August 2: total solar eclipse at 9°55' Leo.
• August 17: penumbral lunar eclipse with the Moon in Aquarius.

The Five Eclipses of 2027, One by One

February 6: annular solar eclipse in Aquarius

The Moon covers the center of the Sun and leaves a "ring of fire" visible from parts of South America (Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil) and West Africa (Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, Benin, and Nigeria). It falls about 3° from the North Node. Astrologers associate it with seeds for the future: collective projects and the courage to be different.

February 20: penumbral lunar eclipse in Virgo

This is the subtlest type of eclipse: the Moon barely dims. At about 2° Virgo, it puts the spotlight on routines and health. It is a good moment to review your habits without drama.

July 18: penumbral lunar eclipse in Capricorn

With the Moon in Capricorn opposite the Sun in Cancer, the axis between home and career lights up. Astrologers link it to balancing public duties with emotional needs. It also opens the summer eclipse season.

August 2: the total eclipse of the century in Leo

Greatest eclipse occurs at 10:07:50 UTC, with maximum totality of 6 minutes and 23 seconds near Luxor, Egypt. The path of totality crosses southern Spain (Cádiz, Málaga, and the coasts of Granada and Almería), Gibraltar, Ceuta, and Melilla, then Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen. It is the longest total solar eclipse over easily accessible land in the 21st century: a longer one will not happen until June 3, 2114. Falling in Leo with the South Node in the same sign, its symbolic tone is one of release: letting go of old ways of shining to make room for more authentic self-expression.

August 17: penumbral lunar eclipse in Aquarius

With the Moon in Aquarius opposite the Sun in Leo, right on the nodal axis, this eclipse closes the year's series. It is associated with balancing the personal and the collective. It invites you to integrate everything the total eclipse stirred up.

How the 2027 Eclipses Affect Each Sign

Read your Sun sign and also your Ascendant: the Leo-Aquarius axis activates two opposite houses in your chart.

Aries

Your 5th house (creativity, romance) and 11th house (friends, groups) are activated. February may bring new alliances. In August, it is time to release the need for applause in how you create and love.

Taurus

Your 4th house (home, family) and 10th house (career) are stirred. As a fixed sign, you will feel the tension between private life and ambition. The total eclipse may coincide with closing a family chapter.

Gemini

Your 3rd house (communication) and 9th house (study, travel, beliefs) come alive. February favors broadening your horizons. In August, review the stories you keep telling about yourself.

Cancer

Your 2nd house (money, self-worth) and 8th house (shared resources, intimacy) light up. Debts or joint finances may come up. August invites you to stop measuring your worth by what you own.

Leo

The eclipses touch your 1st house (identity) and 7th house (relationships). The total eclipse in your own sign may feel like a before-and-after moment. Astrologers associate it with saying goodbye to an old version of yourself.

Virgo

Your 12th house (retreat, the unconscious) and 6th house (work, health) are activated. February may refresh your wellness routines. August asks for rest and for releasing burdens you carry in silence.

Libra

Your 11th house (friends, networks) and 5th house (love, pleasure) come into play. February may coincide with a romance or an unexpected joy. In August, you might part ways with a group that no longer represents you.

Scorpio

As a fixed sign, you feel the axis between your 10th house (career) and 4th house (home). The total eclipse may coincide with a professional culmination. February touches your roots and family life.

Sagittarius

Your 9th house (travel, faith) and 3rd house (communication, short trips) are activated. With the total eclipse in your travel zone, you may feel called to witness totality in person. It is time to release old dogmas.

Capricorn

Your 8th house (intimacy, transformation) and 2nd house (money, values) take center stage. February may bring new income. August is associated with releasing fears and emotional dependencies.

Aquarius

It is your eclipse year: they touch your 1st house (identity) and 7th house (partners). The annular eclipse in your sign, near the North Node, speaks of reinvention. In August, a relationship may be redefined.

Pisces

Your 6th house (work, routines) and 12th house (retreat, spirituality) are activated. February asks you to listen to your intuition before acting. In August, let go of habits that drain your energy.

Practical Tips for Eclipse Season

• Protect your eyes: never look at the Sun without certified eclipse glasses meeting the ISO 12312-2 standard. Regular sunglasses do not protect you.
• Plan ahead: if you want to experience totality on August 2, book travel and accommodation as early as possible.
• Don't launch big projects on the exact day: traditionally, astrologers advise reflecting on eclipse days and acting once the energy settles.
• Keep a journal: an eclipse's meaning often reveals itself months later.
• Check your chart: see which houses hold 17°38' Aquarius and 9°55' Leo.

Conclusion

2027 will be remembered for the eclipse of the century, an event that turns southern Spain into one of the best viewing spots on the planet and that, astrologically, speaks of releasing old identities to shine more truthfully. To discover which houses of your birth chart these eclipses activate, explore your chart at Aspectados, where our AI-powered astrology interprets your natal chart and your transits. Get your certified glasses and your intention ready: the 2027 sky promises to be unforgettable.