The final eclipse of 2021 is upon us: The new moon total solar eclipse in Sagittarius, happening December 4th at 2:42 a.m., ET, is extremely potent. In astrology, Sagittarius energy represents the future vision, optimism, beliefs, spirituality, truth, international matters, and the quest for higher knowledge. When a total solar eclipse activates this energy, it initiates life-changing events in this area of life. This particular eclipse is significant because it’s the final in the Gemini-Sagittarius cycle that we’ve all experienced since June 2020. Now, this lunar event will put the finishing touches on the progress and evolution over this past year and a half.

One important and positive aspect to note during this total solar eclipse in Sagittarius is the soothing trine connection to Chiron in Aries retrograde. Chiron represents the wounded healer in ancient Greek mythology, and the collective has felt challenges surrounding their individuality during its transit since 2018. This eclipse is initiating a healing change that will allow you to reclaim who you truly are and how the future vision of your life looks.

This eclipse is initiating a healing change that will allow you to reclaim who you truly are and how the future vision of your life looks.

While this is quite the empowering new moon and total solar eclipse, there are also some difficult energies to be aware of. A challenge during this new eclipse portal is to align with your truth but refrain from overly forcing it on others. Mercury, the planet of communication, is uncomfortable in the straightforward sign of Sagittarius and forming a tense connection with the planet of illusion, Neptune in Pisces. This energy can pop up, creating roadblocks instead of progress. Mars in Scorpio, the ruler of war, is sending harsh energy towards expansive Jupiter in Aquarius. Sudden and harsh endings can also bring in some stress, but ultimately they are happening to leave room for growth.

Prepare for your mindset, beliefs, and the ideas you have for your future to be challenged and changed during the total solar eclipse in Sagittarius. While this will affect Sagittarius and Gemini zodiac signs the most, everyone will experience an important aspect of change during this cycle. Below, discover what change is coming for your zodiac sign during this lunar event, and get a bespoke affirmation to help you optimize the energy. Affirmations are simple ways to boost your frequency and incorporate mental magick into your day. Don’t forget to pay close attention to your sun, moon, and rising signs for a more holistic view of what’s ahead.

What the new moon total solar eclipse in Sagittarius has in store for you, according to your zodiac sign

Aries

The total solar eclipse in Sagittarius is initiating the final change in your ninth house of international matters, travel, spirituality, higher learning, and wisdom. Some Aries can travel or have dealings internationally. Others can start to open their mind, discover new spiritual practices or identify with different beliefs. Increasing your knowledge, taking a course, or teaching others can also be a developing theme for you.

The healing connection between the total solar eclipse and Chiron in Aries retrograde in your first house of identity is aligning you with your higher self. What do you want in your life? This planetary alignment is encouraging you to lead your own life and be who you’ve wanted to be. This six-month period is all about what aligns with the future vision for your life and you clearing the path to get there.

Your solar-eclipse affirmation: Knowledge is my superpower. What I share with the collective is always returned and benefits me greatly.

Taurus

Transformation is coming to your shared resources, joint investments, inheritances, loans, and other people’s money, my dear Taurus. The total solar eclipse in Sagittarius is enlightening your eighth house, and bringing these topics to the forefront over the next six months. This could mean rearranging your finances within a partnership or receiving a flow of income that helps finance a significant investment.

It’s important to note that this is also a time of significant career shifts, with new agreements developing in order to spur your future growth. Mars, the ruler of action, will be in Scorpio in your seventh house of relationships, creating change with its square connection to expansive Jupiter in Aquarius. Jupiter is ensuring that the shifts you experience now, while jarring, will be for the better in the long run.

Your solar-eclipse affirmation: I am valuable and the universe always provides for me. I align with abundance.

Gemini

Partnerships are the focus for you during this new eclipse portal, Gemini. You’ve gone through an 18-month period of massive personal change, and now this lunar event is initiating the finishing touches on this area of your life. Your seventh house of relationships, agreements, and interpersonal connections will now undergo major transformation. An existing romance can shift, or a new one can evolve into a deeper bond.

For some Geminis, this focus could be in relation to your work relationships and significant contracts. It’s time to change your beliefs surrounding what’s balanced and harmonious for you (and what is not) while working with others. New opportunities to collaborate with other individuals can completely change your ideas on what teamwork means. Remember, speaking your truth is the first step towards growth.

Your solar-eclipse affirmation: Change and growth is positive. I’m evolving into who I was meant to be.

Cancer

Since you are ruled by the moon, Cancer, its cycles affect you deeply, hence why it’s important for you to go with the flow in your life. The Sagittarius total eclipse is activating busy energy in your sixth house of work, daily routine, and wellness. This area of your life will be the focus for you, and you can feel the need to shift the structure of your day in order to accomplish the new work you have. You may add new people to your sphere to support you or change the structure of an already existing team.

A new creative project could start to be your focus, or you may receive the financial backing you’ve been needing for an investment or new venture. This is due to driven Mars in Scorpio in your fifth house of self-expression forming a transformative aspect with abundant Jupiter in Aquarius in your house of shared resources. It’s important to pay attention to your health at this time and not burn the candle at both ends.

Your solar-eclipse affirmation: Self care is my first priority. When I honor my needs first, the world honors me in return.

Leo

This is a moment for the world to hear you roar, dear Leo! The total solar eclipse in Sagittarius is activating your fifth house of self-expression, creativity, and romance. An exciting new creative project, endeavor, or idea can unfold over this six-month eclipse cycle. Feeling a renewed sense of what you enjoy, indulging in a romance, or focusing on fertility matters are all potential themes for you, lion. This can mean publishing a new book or receiving a larger platform to express your creativity.

Moving or settling into a new home, potentially with a partner can also manifest as a result of the total solar eclipse in Sagittarius. The planet of action, Mars, in Scorpio is centered in your fourth house of home and will form an aspect of change with expansive Jupiter in Aquarius in your relationship sector. In astrology, this energy is one of sudden changes that will ultimately be for your positive growth.

Your solar-eclipse affirmation: The world needs my voice, and I express the gifts I have to offer the world.

Virgo

Home, your private sanctuary, and emotional world will experience significant changes during this new eclipse cycle, dear Virgo. The total solar eclipse in Sagittarius is energizing this area of your life, locking in the finishing touches surrounding family matters and the home. If you have acquired a new property, are redecorating your home, or handling the restructuring of your family since June 2020, you can now experience a final completion over the next six months.

Another important facet of this potent lunar event is the harsh aspect between action-oriented Mars in Scorpio and expansive Jupiter in Aquarius. Both of these planets are in your agreements sector, creating tension with your daily work routine. New projects, collaboration opportunities and contracts can pop up, and while exciting, can feel a bit overwhelming for you. Remember to pace yourself and articulate your boundaries.

Your solar-eclipse affirmation: I express my boundaries in order to create the reality I desire. Discomfort is only temporary.

Libra

It’s time to finalize important contracts, and communicate your true needs during this new eclipse cycle, Libra. The total solar eclipse in Sagittarius will be centered around your third house of communication, agreements, and relationships. You may have realized that you give away what you truly need in a bond, and don’t recognize what is truly a part of your individual needs. Now, a new opportunity to reclaim this can develop for you over the next six months.

Changes surrounding your earned income, finances, or investments can also come up. This is because of transformative Mars in Scorpio in your second house of money activating expansive Jupiter in Aquarius and influencing the energy of the eclipse. The structure of how you make a living could change, or you could reap the benefits of a past business investment.

Your solar-eclipse affirmation: I never sacrifice my peace for the harmony of others. I articulate my truth.

Scorpio

Money, your finances, and how you earn and income are the main focus for you during the total solar eclipse in Sagittarius. New contracts, ideas, or opportunities to increase your net worth could manifest over this new six month eclipse cycle. You have experienced shifts in this area of life since June 2020, and now the cosmos are granting you the final changes to your financial situation.

You can also feel a resolution to any work-related conflict or challenges you’ve been experiencing. This is due to the positive and healing connection between the eclipse and Chiron in Aries retrograde in your sixth house of work, routine, and health. You can take the leadership role you deserve, or receive the right support you need on your team. Your wellness will also be a focus for you, and you can make changes that are beneficial to your mind, body, and soul for the long term.

Your solar-eclipse affirmation: I embrace transformation and change. When I value my work, others will reflect this back to me.

Sagittarius

Sagittarius, this is the most important eclipse cycle ending for you. These life changes won’t happen for another 19 years, and you have felt a complete overhaul of your life since June 2020 last year. The total solar eclipse is in your sign and centered around your identity, personality, and the vision you have for your life. When there is an eclipse in your sign, it signals a significant moment of personal growth over the next six months.

A major influence on this lunar energy is the intense connection between Mars in Scorpio in your hidden 12th house and expansive Jupiter in Aquarius. You will also be driven to communicate your needs within new contracts, share your wisdom with others, and also shift thought patterns that have limited you. This is a time of sudden breakthroughs followed by expansion and self-confidence.

Your solar-eclipse affirmation: I embrace the new me as someone I was always meant to be. Alignment is beautiful!

Capricorn

It’s time for a major shift in mindset, Capricorn. The total solar eclipse in Sagittarius is empowering your subconscious mind and presenting you with opportunities to release limitations. Thoughts can become reality, and when you shift them, so does the world around you. This is also the area of your life that rules over mental wellness, and you could seek resources to help you with healing ancestral wounds.

An important energy to note during this eclipse is the transformational connection between the planet of action Mars in Scorpio and lucky Jupiter in Aquarius. This is influencing your network, future vision, and also earned income. Contacts can come in handy during this six-month eclipse cycle and can bring new opportunities to increase your abundance. It’s important to also tap into friends at this time.

Your solar-eclipse affirmation: I put myself and my wellness first. As a result of healing, my life continuously will improve.

Aquarius

As the sign ruling over groups, friends, hopes, and dreams, this total solar eclipse in Sagittarius is bringing important change in this part of your life to the forefront, Aquarius. You may realize certain facets of your network are no longer aligned, or meet new connections that can help further your goals and ideas. You are also feeling a change in the long-term vision for your life, and events that manifest now can trigger you towards progress towards a different direction.

This is also a time of career change and final personal growth. The eclipse is heavily influenced by the connection between transformative Mars in Scorpio in your 10th house of career and Jupiter in your personal first house. Over the past year, you have been experiencing a once-every 12-year Jupiter in Aquarius cycle, and now it is completing later this month. Jupiter represents luck, abundance, and for you it has been a period of personal growth.

Your solar-eclipse affirmation: I embrace my unique spirit, and welcome growth with open arms. Now is the time to truly be myself.

Pisces

It’s time to level up professionally and move toward a more aligned life path and career, Pisces. The total solar eclipse in Sagittarius is changing this area of your life, enabling you to realize the direction you want to go in. You have experienced change since June 2020, and now the universe is putting the finishing touches on this shift. This could come in the form of a promotion, job change, or elevation.

If you have been working on a side project, or educating yourself in order to move forward, you can now make your ideas public. It’s important to start speaking your truth about what you desire! Action-oriented Mars in Scorpio is in your ninth house of higher learning and activating your planetary ruler Jupiter in Aquarius. It’s time to embrace growth.

Your solar-eclipse affirmation: I am more confident in my future now more than ever. I embrace the spotlight!