The eclipse portal has opened, as August’s new moon is also a total solar eclipse. CESAR MANSO/AFP/Getty ImagesThis lunation hits in Leo, and Leo zodiac energy has a lot to do with leadership. The Spiritual Meaning Of August’s Solar EclipseIn order to understand the true spiritual meaning of August’s total solar eclipse, it’s helpful to know what’s happening with the North and South Nodes of Destiny, as these points are integral to the themes of the eclipses at any given time. The current series began with February’s solar eclipse in Aquarius — Leo’s opposite sign — and it’s being followed up by this month’s solar eclipse, which is the first to take place in Leo since 2019. This South Node-adjacent solar eclipse is here to highlight the parts of your ego that are rooted in fear, selfishness, or projection.