# Eclipses and Downfalls: The Astrology of the Fall of Public Figures

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Podcast: [The Astrology Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-astrology-podcast-745221)
Published: 2026-02-20T00:35:53+00:00
Episode link: https://theastrologypodcast.com/2026/02/19/eclipses-and-downfalls-the-astrology-of-the-fall-of-public-figures/
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## Resource

In ancient astrology, eclipses were viewed as omens of the death or downfall of prominent people. In this episode, I want to go over some examples from recent history and current news that demonstrate that this ancient observation is still true to this day. I recorded this on February 19, 2026, right as the big news hit that Prince Andrew was just arrested in connection with the Jeffrey Epstein files, which happened only two days after a solar eclipse in Aquarius. We'll dive into what I define as "eclipse season," a roughly month-long period that starts about a week before the first eclipse and ends about a week after the second eclipse. During this time, it is incredibly common to see prominent or political figures suffering some sort of public downfall. We are going to walk through several recent examples of this, from the arrest of Jeffrey Epstein in 2019, to the collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto company FTX, to the raid on Sean "Diddy" Combs' mansions. We will also look at how this applies to major historical events, including the deaths of Princess Diana and Pope John Paul I, as well as the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. But as we'll discuss, a downfall is not always permanent. Because an eclipse is a conjunction, it represents the closing of one cycle, but also the laying of the seeds or foundations for something completely new to grow. Since our current eclipse season is not over yet, I highly recommend paying attention to the new beginnings taking root in your own life right now, even if they do not seem that momentous yet. Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction to Eclipses and Downfalls00:00:27 Prince Andrew's Arrest00:01:36 Why the Sun and Moon Represent Leaders00:03:08 Prominent Deaths: Jesse Jackson00:05:47 The Origins of Eclipse Omens00:06:41 Prince Andr…

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