This Autumn, Pisceans may be in store for a spot of reinvention. Thanks to a a set of eclipses in Pisces and Virgo, more than a few changes to the way you conduct yourself and your relationships could be in store during August and September.

Eclipses ten to occur in 'families' and fall in similar signs for a couple of years, with the sun and moon reversing zodiac placings every 6 months. In March-April 2007, we had two eclipses, also in Pisces-Virgo, expect that the Sun then fell in Pisces, whereas now, the Moon does - do you see what I mean?

What this usually signifies is a sort of balancing out of energies so that whatever was emphasised last time will now be approached from an opposite but complementary perspective. For instance, last time the lunar eclipse took place in Virgo, highlighting close relationships, open enemies and business partnerships. This may have been an emotional time when relationships began to disintegrate or alter radically. This time, the Moon will be in Pisces at eclipse time, so an affective emphasis will be placed on yourself  - your health, appearance, future goals and how you choose to act in the world. The Moon will be full at this time, signifying an ending or culmination of some kind. It could be that you decide to reinvent yourself in some way now, possibly deciding to embarck on an exercise regime that transforms your figure or book an appointment with a medical professional or herbalist to finally sort out a nagging health issue. What is for sure is that over the last half year or so, you have been growing in confidence and developing a more resilient way of coping in the world which can only benefit a sensitive Piscean with boundary issues. It may be that you have slowly been learning to say no to people, especially those that drain your energy or try to control you. Thanks to two Saturn-Neptune oppositions this year, you may also have been battling depression or a lingering disease.

Now, thankfully, you can begin to take back control and put this chapter behind you and take back the reigns in terms of health, self-confidence and life direction. Of course, as with most attempts to behave differently, there is often opposition from others, especially loved ones. This eclipse may mark change, but the ride will definitely be a little bumpy. First of all, the Sun and Moon will be in opposition to each other, meaning a conflict of sorts, between your heart and emotional needs on one hand, and your need for action, achievement and recognition, on the other. This dilemma could also be embodied by two people. The sun will be in the relationship sector of your chart, so a male business partner or spouse could be signified, whilst the Moon rules females and family, so it could be a female relative or parent who reflects back to you what is currently in your heart at this time. You are likely to feel especially sensitive around about now, both emotionally and physically, so do take care of your health and take some extra precautions to protect yourself from outside influence. You may also be more intuitive than normal and your levels of empathy and sympathy for others will be especially acute.

To add to the mix, there will be a Saturn-Moon opposition just prior to the eclipse, which could mean that this strong, possibly male figure is a bit harsh, petty, critical, dogmatic or patronising with you, which could be demoralising or infuriating, depending on your emotional style. Saturn in opposition to the Moon may indicate a separation, or sense of oppression and responsibility with regard to a relationship, so it could well be that around the 28th of August, you may consider detaching or breaking away from this person whom you feel may be suffocating you or holding you back in some way.

However, this might prove to be a counter-productive thing to do - very often the people who make us grow in life are the ones who are not afraid to tell us the truth, even if this involves being a bit harsh. With Saturn orbiting close to the sun, ruler of what makes you shine in life, you might want to mull over what they have to say because it could be in your best interests, especially with regard to self-discipline, organisation and attaining future goals.

One thing is for sure - there is likely to be a lot of communication static and emotional tension during this period, thanks to some difficult configurations between the Moon, Mars and Jupiter, as well as a Mercury-Uranus opposition. The latter may lead to differences of opinion or make discussions and presentations somewhat unpredictable. The Moon-Mars and Moon-Jupiter squares might result in emotional confrontations or attempts to assert your independence. However, try not to go overboard in this regard because, in trying to prove your point, you may well shoot yourself in the foot or overreact and do something rash which could result in accidents or fights. 

Virgo-Pisces eclipses also often involve an aspect of health and well-being, both physical and spiritual, so it also possible that you may choose to focus on healing yourself in some vital way at this time. This may mean letting go of certain ways of behaving or of getting rid of toxic people in your life. All in all, its a good time to be assertive about your values and needs, as well as ascertaining what you really want out of life and how to achieve it. Whatever happens on the 28th, try to wait until after the solar eclipse before making any final decisions as you could find yourself having a change of heart.

In the interim, there are a few important planetary events which could have a bearing on how events play out. The first is the return to direct motion of Venus, planet of love, creativity and money. Venus has been retrograde since early August and this may have led you to review past relationships or analyse present ones. It may also have made you think seriously about your values in relation work or health issues and whether you were happy with the status quo in this area of your life. From the 8th of September, Venus will resume a forward direction, returning money matters to normal and allowing you to consider how you would like to proceed in connection with those matters I mentioned earlier.

A day later, Pluto, planetoid of transformation and regeneration, also turns direct after nearly six months of moving backward. This will give you the green light to make changes to your lifestyle, home or family set-up - something which may have been on your mind for quite some time.

A few days later, during a new moon in Virgo, the second eclipse of the season will take place. This time, both the sun and moon will inhabit the relationship sector of your chart, so it is likely that both your heart and head will be on the same page and you will feel more ready and able to make some important decisions on this front. This is a good time to rid yourself of dead wood in your life as the New Moon represents a good time to begin a new cycle. This may translate into the severing of ties with a business  partner or significant other or it could signal the beginning of a period of readjustment when you may demand that things improve or that others conduct themselves differently. The truth is, that after 6 months of self-improvement, you may now be the one who acts differently - you may be more confident and have more self-respect than you did back in spring and will not accept the same sort of treatment from your one-to-one relationships as you might have done in the past.  

During this spell, you may encounter new people that might end up playing an important role in your life. New relationships may also begin now, or a potential business partner may enter your life with whom you may later form a close collaboration.

Once again, things will not be plain sailing. The Moon will be in opposition to Uranus and square to Mars, so you could well choose to forcibly assert your independence, be unusually insensitive to others or behave somewhat impulsively in a way which seems out of character to those around you. Snap decisions, erratic moods and unusual behaviour are all par for the course right now. If anyone tries to take an aggressive stance with you at this time, they are in for a rude shock - you are likely to take an unpredictable or rebellious stand and so something which shocks them into realising that you won't be taken for a fool. As you can see, this is not likely to be the most stable of times...

If, for any reason, you need to revisit or reiterate future plans with loved ones, your best day to do so would be the 13th, when the Moon and Mercury both form congenial angles with Jupiter, planet of growth, adventure and expansion, so it is likely that things will go your way at this time. Both the Moon and Mercury will be in the charming and fair-minded sign of Libra, so talks with loved ones should be civilised and easy-going. The following day, the 14th of September also looks pretty good for Pisceans, given a very favourable aspect between the Moon and Neptune. The Moon also makes two positive alignments with Mars and Pluto and will be moving into your 7th house of close relationships later that same day, so things look very positive for making or explaining changes in a constructive way with your nearest and dearest.

Another good day for Pisceans is the 27th of September.  The Moon and Neptune, ruler of Pisces, will again meet in friendly aspect so money, domestic and emotional matters should go smoothly. The Moon and Jupiter also link in a mutually auspicious angle, bringing you luck and benevolent outcomes in relation to property transactions and family affairs.

So, overall, Pisces, this Autumn may be a dramatic one but, provided you don't decide to go into denial, you should come out of it feeling you more authentic and honest in terms of your relationships, which, in turn, should mean less stress and guilt for you and the beginning of a new way of relating to others. Not a bad result, even if it comes with a little effort. The choice is yours as to whether you choose to compromise or walk away, but in the end, whatever you decide, the eclipses will help you make a clean sweep of things.