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The Eclipses of April 2014

12 Saturday Apr 2014

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'Cornstalks in the Moonlight' Theodor Kittelsen c1900 {{PD}}

‘Cornstalks in the Moonlight’ Theodor Kittelsen c1900 {{PD}}

The eclipse of 15 April falls at 25 Libra 15, and is a Full Moon (Lunar eclipse), conjunct transiting energies Ceres, North Node, and Vesta, opposed t Juno, quincunx t Sedna, sesquiquadrate t Venus, and sextile t Pallas. On its own the eclipse suggests a watershed point in partnership, cooperative efforts, artistic endeavors, and in regard to ‘the Other’, everything and everyone outside ourselves. A Full Moon brings an ending, but within this is found a new beginning; this particular culmination/ beginning is amplified by an eclipse, and married (so Libra!) to Nature/ Authority (Ceres), the future (NN), and to an impeccable level of dedication of life energy (Vesta)–it is, in effect, a relational seed point that carries a walloping life force–and this contradicts the kind of puny, Willful, egotistical sense of empowerment that may be found in negative manifestation of Juno in Aries (opposition), as well as causing adjustment to the unconscious (Sedna) and cooperation with what’s ultimately wise (Pallas). The Sabian for this eclipse is, ‘An Eagle And A Large White Dove Change Into Each Other’ This symbolism implies that the ‘other’ focus of Libra involves an actual transformation of one half of a pair into the other, and vice versa; what we are observing or are partnered with, then, becomes what we are.

The Solar eclipse occurs April 28-29 (depending on your location) at 8 Taurus 51, a New Moon that only sextiles Neptune; everything else is outside even a generous orb, with Mercury just days past Superior Conjunction (if this were moving toward the eclipse point I would consider counting it) and Mars, though moving retrograde, outside the orb for a quincunx. That lays it all on Neptune and the Sabian for this eclipse, ‘A Fully Decorated Christmas Tree’. The New Moon, eclipse or not, also indicates new starts; so, we’re looking at a new beginning that may be born of ideals, fantasy, or creative application (Neptune), and that could represent (the Christmas tree) a time of celebration, could usher in an ‘ideal’ period, or present the beginning of a personal creative initiative (birth) or renaissance (re-birth). We’re looking at a pair of factors (the Sabian and Neptune) that describe personal ideals–but particularly with the Sabian, we have to note that the celebration is based on our relationship to the unseen, on faith. It’s not related to any specific religion, but instead on our individual idea of a kind of ‘perfect moment’, the kind that memories are built on and that are striven for consistently in everyday life.

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Just a Little Lunar Essence 31 March 2014: Love and Rules

31 Monday Mar 2014

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These two certainly did not follow the rules. 'Abelard and his Pupil Heloise' EB Leighton 1882 {{PD}}

These two certainly did not follow the rules. ‘Abelard and his Pupil Heloise’ EB Leighton 1882 {{PD}}

8 AM PDT of the 31st the Aries Moon opposes retro Mars and quincunxes Saturn; what ensues may be an emotional tug-of-war over independence and leading the way–and yet motives are confused and people may end up contradicting themselves in the race to be first or to be in charge. The vibe ends up being disconcerting to those who think about who’s saying what; those lacking introspection sail through with nary a scratch. Anyone who wants to win will go the restrained and modest route. Noon Pacific time the Moon sextiles Venus. It’s a good time for an assignation, as long as you follow the rules (Venus in Aquarius). 2 PM PDT the Moon trines Pallas. Emotional wisdom is easily accessible and can guide choice and action at this time in a successful direction. 3 PM PDT the Moon opposes Vesta. We may feel distant from our highest values at this point; enacting emotional independence gives us the impression that we don’t have to put our priorities and obligations into the equation–it would be a mistake not to. 7 PM PDT the Moon conjuncts the South Node and opposes North Node-Ceres. We may take a trip down memory lane, or even actually fall back into old ways, and lose our mojo. Stay focused in the present, and clear about the influence we hold and the territory that is ours, for best results. Void begins at 7:21 PM PDT as the Moon begins to move out of opposition to Ceres; the Moon enters Taurus at 10:21 PM PDT.

I’ve been so busy I failed to update the charts for ECLIPSE in a timely way, but they’re fixed now—also updated what’s in the current ECLIPSE, which you can see here. I hope you enjoyed the New Moon new start–have a great week!

 

Just a Little Lunar Essence 6 March 2014: Ripples

05 Wednesday Mar 2014

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'The Yerres, Effect of Rain' Gustave Caillebotte 1875 {{PD}}

‘The Yerres, Effect of Rain’ Gustave Caillebotte 1875 {{PD}}

The Lunar Essence for the 6th from this week’s ECLIPSE:

5 AM PST of the 6th the Taurus Moon conjuncts Sedna and opposes Saturn. The intuition gets some very high wattage at this point; you may feel you can ‘see’ through walls, and in a way, you can. Emotion, though, may be unwilling to stay within bounds and out of other peoples’ territory–a little restraint not only keeps things civil but lets you show true respect for the boundaries others need. 1 PM PST the Moon quincunxes Mars, making us unsure of actions if we’re using the emotions to gauge ‘rightness’. Rely on feedback from others or a partner in order to know if the choice is a good one (Mars in Libra). 5 PM PST the Moon squares Pallas and quincunxes North Node-Vesta. Being overly attached to using our skills or our smarts at this time will both knock us off course and cause ripples with our causes, on the home front, or with the mate. A modest approach works best for the time being. Void begins at 6:26 PM PST; the Moon enters Gemini at 6:38 PM PST. Just after 8 PM Pacific the Moon trines Venus and quincunxes Ceres. Relationships based on love go well, but those based on power do not. Jockeying for supremacy is a tiring activity; you might prefer retreating from any situation that threatens to drain you for no good reason–better to wrap yourself in the love freely offered than the interaction with strings attached. 10 PM PST the Moon sextiles Juno. We empower ourselves by thinking about the emotions of the situation–Moon in Gemini gives us both clarity and distance needed to be at least somewhat objective.

And the Daily Image, a word picture used for synchronicity and guidance, also from ECLIPSE:

Today’s image is the experience of walking in the rain; it connects us to the planet, and makes us aware that we really are a part of things, as few other events do. If you can, do it; if you can’t, close your eyes and remember what it feels like–or go out and experience the weather your part of the world is having right now–be aware that you’re standing on the skin of the Earth, spinning through space–there’s just nothing else like it.

Made it in for this quick forecast, but I’m away from WordPress again, working on the eclipse reports for subscribers, and don’t know when I’ll post again. If you’d like to get it all in your email, subscribe! Have a great end-of-week–

Just a Little Lunar Essence 14 December 2013: A Delicious Interlude

14 Saturday Dec 2013

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Renoir c1876 {{PD-Art}}

Renoir c1876 {{PD-Art}}

7 AM PST of the 14th the Taurus Moon quincunxes the Sun and squares Juno. Empowerment issues are illuminated; the ‘why’ of our status or effectiveness problems are clear. Believe what is revealed or realized, and decide how to handle it–you need a plan going forward. 9 AM PST the Moon conjuncts Sedna, giving us a period of disconnection–make it a relaxing point rather than a stressful one, by not scheduling important efforts for this period. 6:30 PM PST the Moon trines Venus. A delicious interlude can be yours; encourage enjoyment of creature comforts for yourself and those you love. Hobbies and ‘labors of love’ can be quite successful if undertaken now. Void begins at 6:55 PM PST; the Moon enters Gemini at 10:41 PM PST.

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A Little Lunar Something for 25 August 2013: ‘Music, or Deception, Behind the Words’

24 Saturday Aug 2013

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Richard Bergh 1884 {{PD-Art}}

Richard Bergh 1884 {{PD-Art}}

2 AM PDT of the 25th the Aries Moon squares Mars and trines Ceres. A pinnacle for power that does not allow for easy or straightforward action. Use your power in an intangible way, through prayer, thought, good wishes, or in the setting of positive intentions. Void begins at 3:42 AM PDT; the Moon enters Taurus at 6:14 AM Pacific time. 10 AM PDT the Moon trines the Sun. Sets a harmonious, positive tone for the Moon’s passage through Taurus. Noon the Moon trines Mercury and sextiles Neptune. It’s easy to spin a tale, or should I say, take a creative tack when communicating. We should stick to what we’re sure of at this time, and we need to listen carefully to what we’re told–we might hear music, or deception, behind the words. Starting about 4 PM PDT we see a Mystic Rectangle made up of Saturn, Mercury, Neptune, and the Moon. This is brief but can lend a magical-feeling ‘lift’ to efforts we make at this time–some will succeed with surprising ease. 5 PM PDT the Moon creates a T-square with Saturn and Juno. This puts us in an emotional quandary, possibly caught in the struggle between Mom and Dad (think symbolically). It may seem to be a choice between empowerment and handing that power over to an authority figure–my advice is to go for your own empowerment, should you feel the urge. 11 PM PDT the Moon trines Pluto. We may want to bare our Soul to another–or could feel it’s the time to get something toxic off our chest. Weigh carefully the impact this may have on others, before going forward.

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Solar Eclipse 9 May 2013: ‘Time in a Bottle’

06 Monday May 2013

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Time is kept in the bottle in the lower right hand corner, in this picture. 'Cupboard' by Antonio Perez de Aguilar {{PD-Art}}

Time is kept in the bottle in the lower right hand corner, in this picture. ‘Cupboard’ by Antonio Perez de Aguilar {{PD-Art}}

The Solar eclipse occurs 9 May 2013 at 5:28 PM PDT at 19 Taurus 31, and like the Aries New Moon that occurred the preceding month, it is closely contained, with all involved parties spanning less than 7 degrees (we have Mars 5 degrees 2 minutes behind the New Moon in Taurus, but even for an eclipse, that seems too wide a margin–however, I am counting Sedna, 3 degrees 55 minutes ahead of the eclipse–of course, with the Moon and Sun moving to later degrees, it only makes sense to give a little more orb leeway in the direction the lights are headed). Everything else is outside our 2-3 degree maximum margin. That means that the square Juno presents to Mars, the South Node, Mercury, Moon, Sun, and Pallas will occur enough before the eclipse that we will see this conflict over empowerment, status, and authority as ‘setting the stage’ for the fresh starts of a NM, and the game-changers of an eclipse. The square suggests we’ll preface the eclipse with a clash that may disorient us, and certainly could take us into the suddenly withdrawn light of the eclipse wondering If we have the strength, authority, experience, or wisdom to pursue this particular path to empowerment.

The eclipse itself conjuncts the South Node, Mercury, Pallas, and Sedna, and makes no other aspects. The result may be a very concentrated energy ‘event’, though that event might extend over a period of hours, with repercussions or influence lasting through to the next Solar eclipse. If a New Moon is a beginning, and a Solar eclipse a point at which the two lights meet and the normally ‘submissive’ or subservient (by virtue of deriving its light from the Sun) Moon supersedes the Solar body temporarily, we may see the birth of something of which we are at first unaware, which may derive from matters on the fringe or from the unconscious. We are assured by the presence of Pallas that what is conceived at this time is guided by wisdom or practical considerations, and perhaps the knowledge we’ve gained in the past (SN)–but we are dealing with material commodities (Taurus) and the lady is a Warrior (Pallas)–so we should not expect a gentle birth. Sedna says we likely bring something up from the depths of which we are currently unconscious–but that won’t last long–and what we may end up with is a message or new ‘thought’ on assets, talents, or material matters that informs our efforts in a fresh direction.

With this Solar eclipse we will, in some form, be contacting depths we’re not entirely conscious of, that naturally arise from the past–so we’re opening that bottled time, so to speak, and letting out something that sends us in a new, Taurean-themed, direction. The above is from ECLIPSE; to see much more, including where to look in your own chart for personal results, the Sabian, and the larger, social impact, please subscribe!

And for a traditional interpretation–

Or explore the long-term eclipse pattern interpretation (Saros cycle) here

And see another perspective (with some good advice) here—

Here’s a beautiful take on the eclipse that concentrates on Taurus and the senses—

And from a very personal angle, with good material on Ceres-Pluto

Just a Little AstroEssence for Your Weekend, 13-14 April 2013: ‘Getting the Message’

13 Saturday Apr 2013

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Fountain at Henriettenplatz in Berlin-Charlottenburg, Germany. Photo by Manfred Bruckels shared under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported

Fountain at Henriettenplatz in Berlin-Charlottenburg, Germany, partial view of the Medusa. Photo by Manfred Bruckels shared under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported via Wikimedia Commons  Thank you, Manfred!

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Originality, innovative abilities, and our unique viewpoint provide us with ways to express ourselves and our ideas, and these expressions lead us in the direction of raising our status or our effectiveness in dealing with life matters. We will run up against some solid obstacles to advancement; the advantage today is that difficulties won’t morph and grow three heads before our eyes. Communications clear up (but not until late in the day, see below) and we say what we mean and mean what we say–keep in mind this is true for everyone else, as well. (Uranus sextile Juno, Saturn square Juno, Mercury enters Aries)

3 AM PDT the Taurus Moon sextiles Mercury. At this point communications are still tense, obfuscation may be rampant, and even our own thoughts are unclear–this is the apex point for misunderstandings–try to delay major interactions and messages until Merc enters Aries. Void begins at 5:31 AM Pacific time; the Moon enters Gemini at 7:13 AM PDT. 3 PM PDT the Moon squares Neptune, making for an emotionally jarring time, where we either find out the shortcomings of our creative endeavors or we ‘get the message’ concerning the real situation behind something we’d known only through our own assumptions and imaginings. This gives us the emotional fuel to correct anything that comes forward at this time. In the 7 PM hour Pacific time Merc enters Aries–thoughts and intentions become one-pointed, and in some, aggressive and/ or formidable.

And for the 14th:

The only new aspect formed is a semi-square of Venus to Jupiter–that couldn’t hurt much, right? Well, what’s your definition of ‘hurt’? If you mean there’s a cost to being part of the social sphere or to going after what you want in society, if you mean relationship details ought not go public in a passive-aggressive display of dominance, or if you believe earnings might not be commensurate with the impact of your knowledge or material shared with the community, then yes, there’ll be some hurtin’ today. Take it as a blessing, because you’re finding out the details of your actual relationship with the social sphere, and the better you understand how you fit in, the better you can plan how to make an even bigger, more meaningful, and much more rewarding, splash.

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Bits ‘n Pieces from the new ECLIPSE, for Your Week-End 18-21 January 2013

18 Friday Jan 2013

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Busy weekend? You bet! 'Panorama with the Abduction of Helen Amidst the Wonders of the Ancient World' van Heemskerck 1535 {{PD}}

Busy weekend? You bet! ‘Panorama with the Abduction of Helen Amidst the Wonders of the Ancient World’ van Heemskerck 1535 {{PD}}

18 January is an interesting day, as Merc and the Sun meet late in Capricorn (28 degrees) in Superior Conjunction, then Merc travels on into Aquarius. With no other new aspects perfecting, this puts all our attention on Mercurial issues, in general communication, networking, and all forms of communion/ consorting, as well as any particular Mercurial energies you have in your natal chart. The activity level may insure we get things done, with any matter wrapped up likely corresponding to the matters of the House where the conjunction of Sun and Mercury takes place.

19 January By 11 AM PST the Taurus Moon trines Pluto, making material changes to things to insure more emotional comfort go very well. We can get rid of material burdens and feel a whole lot lighter. 1 PM PST the Moon opposes Saturn, then trines Juno in Earth. This is where allowing the feeling nature to dictate what in the material world must go pays off, with a sense of emotional empowerment that has a physical-world reflection. 7 PM PST the Taurus Moon trines Venus–and we get another, even better payoff, this one in the love, money, or values department. This is a good time for a dinner party, or for any kind of comfortable socializing–it provides a relaxing atmosphere and heightens appreciation for social conventions and comforts like food and drink.

20 January brings Pluto quincunx Vesta, Mars semi-square Uranus and trine Ceres, and Mercury sextile Pallas. Though communications will be straightforward and sensible, we shouldn’t lose sight of how much Self-interest will be part of the equation. It will seem that others are out to alter our highest values, destroy our autonomy, and co-op our power–can you say ‘Paranoia’? ‘Cause that’s what this will amount to, particularly in those who lack overall awareness, or who are highly attuned to the world through their own mental perceptions. What we’ll need to keep in mind is that, though what’s said and done today will definitely reflect others’ point of view and their own personal position, no matter how much this upsets us, rubs us the wrong way, or threatens us, the other party really has no power to act at this time; it’s a matter of destruction occurring only with our consent and co-operation.

21 January 8 AM PST the Gemini Moon trines the Sun and squares Neptune. This is not a time to be lost in fantasy, or even wishful thinking. We can see the reality picture clearly, if we want to–our progress will all stem from this one factor. Noon the Moon sextiles Pallas, re-aligning us with our own inner wisdom. Good! 2 PM PST the Moon trines Mercury, making for a gabfest, or at least some excellent communication–just be conscious of what you’re saying, for best results.

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On the Sabian for the Taurus Full Moon of 29 October 2012: ‘Never Thirst Again’

29 Monday Oct 2012

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‘Well, Millstone, and Cistern Under Trees’ Cezanne c1870 {{PD-Art}}

The Full Moon arrives at 12:48PM PDT of the 29th at 6 Taurus 47. Commentary on the meaning of the Full Moon is from the latest issue of ECLIPSE; this particular excerpt discusses the Sabian symbol for the meeting of Moon and Earth:

The Sabian for the Full Moon is, ‘The Woman of Samaria at the Ancestral Well’. In the New Testament of the Bible, this is the woman who goes to the well as Jesus sits near it, and since he has no equipment with which to reach into the well and pull up water, he asks her for a drink. Apparently this surprises her, as the Jews and the Samaritans did not at that time interact; they begin a conversation, where Jesus talks of the power of knowing God as water, and famously tells her that if she drinks from the well, she’ll be thirsty again, while if she drinks in the spiritual sense, she’ll never thirst again. It’s notable, though, that she’s only convinced that Jesus knows what he’s talking about when he speaks of her 5 previous husbands, and that she lives now with a man she’s not married to–then she declares Jesus a prophet. She knows of the prophecy of the Messiah who will be called the Christ, and Jesus declares himself to be this figure. The suggestion may be that in some way we are, at this Full Moon, the woman of Samaria in spirit, lead to spiritual enlightenment (and this is not specifically a Christian enlightenment–I’m simply playing off the symbol and the story) by someone we would not usually encounter or have an exchange with, who ‘sees’ into us in a way we don’t think is possible, and who in some way acts as a spiritual example for us.

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Just a Little Lunar Essence for Today 5 September 2012: ‘Feeling Ambitious’

05 Wednesday Sep 2012

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11 AM PDT kicks off a flurry of Lunar activity, with the Taurus Moon trine the Sun, followed by Moon quincunx Zeus, with a semi-sextile to Jupiter thrown in for the exaggeration factor. We may get all bent out of shape over others’ reception of our ambitions and plans, and they have a similar reaction to our response. We see easily how our emotions aren’t in the best place to support our wants–and that should lead us to re-consider how appropriate they may or may not be. Rather than suppress the emos, just let them out safely, possibly by ranting in a room with the door closed and no one else in sight.

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