The solar eclipse peaks for two minutes and 18 seconds on August 12, starting at 1:36 p.m EST. The evolutionary solar eclipse aspects the Saturn retrograde in Aries, and the liberating South Node of Destiny in Leo. Peace, love and understanding are the hope and goal of the solar eclipse. Read your total solar eclipse horoscope below. The total solar eclipse affirms that you’ll have to tell others how much you appreciate them to ensure you are acknowledging their accomplishments and attributes.