The Last Time This Eclipse Came Around Was 2008 | Total
Solar Eclipse in Leo
Lisa Salvatore Astrologer & Psychic, Aug 9, 2026
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This video's summary and its time stamps are given below in this post.
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Edited by Azizi Powell
This pancocojams post departs from the usual content of this blog by showcasing two YouTube videos about the total eclipse on August 12, 2026.
This post also presents some general information about mundane astrology as well as information about the general meaning of the August 12, 2026 total eclipse.
The Addendum to this post presents a link to (and my comments about) a website that provides a calculator so that you can receive a free astrology natal (birth) chart.
The content of this post is presented for informational purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
Thanks to the astrologers whose YouTube sites are showcased in this post. Thanks to all others who are quoted in this post and thanks to the website that provides the free calculator for natal (birth) astrology charts.
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INFORMATION ABOUT MUNDANE ASTROLOGY
Both of these two astrologers showcased in this pancocojams post are mundane astrologers.
Here's information about mundane astrology
from AI Overview:
"Mundane astrology is an ancient branch of astrology that
looks at the world, countries, and large groups of people instead of single
persons. The word comes from mundus, the Latin word for world. It tracks how
planets and stars shape politics, wars, economies, and natural events.
Origins and History
-It is the oldest form of astrology.
-It started over 4,000 years ago in ancient Mesopotamia.
-Early astrologers recorded basic omens like "if an
eclipse happens, a king will die".
Personal birth charts came much later as a smaller offshoot
of these macro views.
What It Studies
Nations and Cities: The rise, fall, and paths of countries
or states.
Leaders and Governments: How rulers and laws interact with
cosmic cycles.
Mass Events: Weather patterns, earthquakes, social
movements, and public health."
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SHOWCASE VIDEO #1: SUMMARY, TIME STAMPS, AND AND THE ASTROLOGER'S COMMENTS ABOUT MATERIAL SHE MEANT TO INCLUDE IN THAT VIDEO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uV-1bnvV2ak
"August 12th brings a total solar eclipse at 20° of Leo, and it is rare on almost every level. The moon fully covers the sun, fixed star Regulus sits right there alongside the South Node, and the path of totality crosses places that have gone generations without one: Iceland for the first time since 1954, and Spain since 1905. Mainland Europe has not seen totality since 2006. In this reading I walk through what makes this one different, the six planet fire activation behind it, the Saros family it belongs to and what that family was doing in 2008, and how it is likely to land for the fixed, air, water and earth signs. There are also a few journal prompts at the end to sit with before the 12th.
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Total Solar Eclipse at 20° Leo
0:41 Overview of What to Expect
1:38 Astrology Chart Breakdown
5:54 Saturn Retrograde in Aries
6:39 The Perseid Meteor Shower
7:04 The Saros Cycle and 2008
10:33 Fixed Signs
11:17 Air Signs
11:40 Water Signs
12:07 Earth Signs
12:23 Tarot: The Sun and Strength
12:48 Where 20° Leo Falls for You
13:37 Journal Prompts
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This astrologer skipped focusing in this video on the general impact that this eclipse may have on fire signs (meaning for individuals whose sun sign is in a fire element). Here are her comments from this video's discussion thread:
@LisaSalvatore, August 7, 2026
"Hi loves. My apologies for missing the fire signs; I've attached the reading below if you are a Leo, Aries, or Sagittarius:
For the fire signs, especially you, Leo:
Leo, this one's yours. The eclipse lands directly in your sign, so this isn't background noise; it's a personal reset on who you are and how boldly you're willing to show it. Whatever self you've been quietly editing down gets permission to come back out, loud.
Aries, your fellow fire sign is having its moment, and it lights something up in you too. Expect a fresh hit of courage, impulse, and "why am I waiting" energy. This eclipse dares you to act first and process later, which is very on brand for you.
Sagittarius, you feel this as a call toward truth. Something you've been dancing around, a belief, a direction, a bigger picture you've been avoiding naming, gets impossible to keep vague. This eclipse wants your honesty more than your optimism.
Across the board, fire signs, this is a "stop asking permission" eclipse. Less performing, more actually living out loud."
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SHOWCASE VIDEO #2- The King's Reckoning: What This Eclipse Triggers
Homegirl Astrology, Aug 7, 2026
"On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse lands in Leo, the
sign of kings, big wigs, and anybody used to being the main character. And
every single time the sun has gone dark in Leo before, somebody powerful has
come crashing down. In this one I get into who's on the chopping block this
time, what this eclipse is already stirring up in the world, and the light
waiting on the other side of all the chaos.
CHAPTERS [TIMESTAMPS] 0:00 The pattern nobody warns you about 0:00 What this eclipse means 0:00 The one who's about to fall 0:00 It's about to come to blows 0:00 The good part 0:00 Where it hits your chart "
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZRY1o2XBTQ
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EXCERPT FROM AN ONLINE WEBSITE THAT EXPLAINS THE ASTROLOGICAL MEANING OF THIS PARTICULAR TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE
From: https://www.chani.com/blogs/what-you-need-to-know-about-augusts-solar-eclipse-in-leo-2026# "What You Need To Know About Agust's Solar Eclipse In Leo" by Chani
"When: August 12th, 2026, at 10:45 am PT
What: Solar South Node eclipse in Leo
Takeaway: This is the first eclipse to occur since the lunar nodes entered Aquarius and Leo in July. That means it’s part of a fresh series of eclipses in these two signs — and the first one near the releasing South Node in fiery Leo. Ready or not, here come major shake-ups and resets.
Time to check your ego at the door
A new chapter has officially begun. On August 12th, the
solar eclipse in Leo ushers us into a story that will unfold over the next year
and a half, now that the lunar nodes have entered Aquarius and Leo. As with any
eclipse season, life is going to get a lot less subtle. These periods bring
sudden surprises, accelerate timelines, and reveal things that have been swept
under the rug. So buckle up.
This particular eclipse occurs near the South Node of the Moon (a point in space that represents shedding and release) in the bold sign of the lion (which is associated with self-expression and leadership), which means this is a moment for puncturing overinflated egos, dethroning corrupt tyrants, and stripping away any stage fright that blocks us from sharing our talents. If you’ve been idealizing certain icons, heroes, or role models, this eclipse will nudge them off their pedestals. And it will ask us all to confront the celebrity cultures and social media echo chambers that leave us feeling more isolated and less connected.
The weeks around this eclipse might feel a little louder than usual, featuring some dramatic falls from grace. And with a South Node eclipse in this flashy fire sign, whatever’s getting ditched or recycled won’t go quietly. But this process is necessary if we want to live more bravely and generously, even when it’s more comfortable to be cynical and judgmental.
We haven’t experienced an eclipse in Leo since January 2019, so if your diary entries, emails, or photos from that era feel relevant again, that’s no coincidence. But that eclipse occurred near the North Node, a point of hunger and increase — you have to rewind all the way back to February 2009 for the last South Node eclipse in Leo. If you were alive, online, or vaguely conscious during those eclipses, they could hold clues about the themes resurfacing now.
How to make the most of this solar eclipse
The days around this solar eclipse are ideal for lying low
and tending to your nervous system, so underschedule yourself as much as
possible. Let your emotions move through you without trying to make sense of
them all — simply acknowledging these feelings can be healing on its own. Take
notes in your diary or record a voice memo whenever insights come to you, but
don’t rush to act on anything just yet. And take care of yourself. Now’s the
perfect moment to journal, take a salt bath, or have a cathartic cry. Leo isn’t
afraid of some melodrama, so by all means, let it all out. If you’re short on
time, even a few quiet minutes of stretching or deep breathing between tasks
can be soothing. As long as you’re doing something that helps you relax and
reset, you’ve understood the assignment of this eclipse."...
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ADDENDUM- GET YOUR NATAL (BIRTH) CHART FOR FREE*
Click https://horoscopes.astro-seek.com/calculate-birth-chart-horoscope-online/ to get your natal (birth) chart FOR FREE!
..."Birth Chart Calculator
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- Planets in birth chart describe a certain process of what is happening - eg. Mars fights, Jupiter expands, Saturn limits
- Sign in which the planet is located determines how the planet is manifesting itself, for example Mars may manifest itself in a way Aries would behave (vigorously and irritably) or in the manner of Taurus (more slowly, gradually and consistently)
- Houses show special areas of everyday life, in which all this takes place. Location in a house shows whether, for example Mars manifests in relationships (7th house), employment (6th house), family (4th house) or elsewhere.
Hint:
Planets show us what is happening
Signs show us how it is happening
Houses show us where it is happening"
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DISCLAIMER
I have no affiliation with this website. I happened upon it about three months ago and used it to calculate my natal chart and the natal charts of my immediate family.
The chart that this site immediately calculated for my date of birth, time of birth, and geographic place of bitth is basically the same as the natal chart that an astrologer who I barely knew gave me as a gift 53 years ago upon the birth of my daughter.
Both of these charts - the one that was done by hand-without any computer-and the one that was done by a computer which has some additional small planets like Chiron and Ceres- are definitely me and they help me understand myself and my reactions to other people.
Other online sites-including the YouTube channels that are showcased in this video-may provide a link to a free natal (birth) chart. I'm highlighting this astro-seek website because I have seen for myself how easy to use that site's calculation feature is and how accurate its natal charts are.
Bottom line is that I definitely recommend those who are inclined to do so to get a natal chart and continue studying it to help you understand yourself and your interactions with people around you.
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The August 12, 2026 total eclipse is in 20 degrees of Leo. For what it's worth, my natal Saturn is in 22 degrees of Leo in my 11th house.
ReplyDeleteLately, I have been wanting to better center this blog within the world, to help explain that we (Black people) are part of the world, the cultural, creative ways that we are part of the world and should be given our props (proper respect), and shout outs without minimizing the cultures and historical and present day achievements of non-Black people.
It occurs to me that these seemingly tangential pancocojams posts that I've been driven to publish are one way my Saturn in Leo in the 11th house is expressing itself, prompted lately by the energies of that total eclipse.
The three pancocojams posts that I published on the animated television series South Park's Labubu dolls are examples of pancocojams posts that depart from this blog stated purpose.
DeleteHere's a link to the first post in that series: https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2025/09/the-labubu-dolls-trend-videos.html "The Labubu Dolls Craze (Videos, Information , & Comments That Were Published Before The September 3, 2025 South Park Episode)"
Here's the Editor's note that I wrote about that series:
"PANCOCOJAMS EDITOR'S NOTE
This post departs from the core mission of pancocojams of sharing information about and examples of music, dance, and other cultural indices that originate/d in African American culture and other Black cultures throughout the world.
Instead of that focus, this post presents information about a world wide trend or craze that Black people as citizens of the world along with all other people may be aware of or may be involved in."