Year: 2021

In Between Eclipses

“Still what I want for my life
is to be willing
to be dazzled-
to cast aside the weight of facts

and maybe even
to float a little
above this difficult world
I want to believe I am looking
into the white fire of a great mystery.” Mary Oliver

“The world will change less in accordance with men’s machinations as with women’s divinations.” Claude Bragdon

We are in the realm of mystery -particularly now- as we are in between two eclipses. The first Full Moon Lunar Eclipse was on Friday November 19 ET and the upcoming Solar Eclipse is December 4 at 12 degrees of Sagittarius.

Eclipses are associated with destiny and  personal evolution and the time around eclipses bodes well for raising awareness about your soul’s evolutionary journey.

Friday’s Lunar Eclipse had the potential to stir things up. It could make visible limiting  habitual, cultural or ancestral influences which we might not normally take into account. Lunar Eclipses are about the past and can provide guidance about what we need to acknowledge and let go of in order to clear our vision for the path forward.

It’s a time of rapid change and evolution now – now only for our small planet  but in each of our personal lives.

The Solar Eclipse on Dec 4 opens a new chapter. It’s a good time now to plan and get clear on  intentions.

One of the Sabian symbols for this time is,”A widow’s past is brought to light.”

Sabian symbol from Lynda Hill

 

 

 

Friday’s Lunar Eclipse in Taurus

“Do not lose heart. We were made for these times. One of the most calming and powerful actions you can take to intervene in a stormy world is to stand up and show your soul. Soul on deck shines like gold in dark times. The light of the soul throws sparks, can send up flares, builds signal fires, causes proper matters to catch fire. To display the lantern of soul in shadowy times like these – to be fierce and to show mercy toward others; both are acts of immense bravery and greatest necessity.” Clarissa Pinkola Estes

“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.”Anais Nin

In evolutionary astrology, challenging aspects present opportunities for personal growth and breakthroughs. We are in that territory now as we approach the Lunar Eclipse on Friday. The Eclipse is at 27 degrees of Taurus.

Mars, the god of action and desire  this week is still opposing Uranus , the planet of the unexpected. There can be great courage with this combination and a strong desire to break free of something. It can also be impulsive and a tad accident prone for that reason.  At this same time this planetary duo is squaring Saturn – the god of restrain and boundaries.  So in moving forward with new initiatives moderation and patience are key.

At the time of the Lunar Eclipse the Moon will be squaring  Jupiter. This can bring along Jupiter’s good cheer and optimism but its wise to keep moderation and responsibility in mind as Jupiter tends towards excess in this alignment.

The Moon is also favorably aligning with Pluto increasing psychic ability.  This  aspect is associated with deep and strong feelings. It is a passionate combination  and can help you align more closely with your karmic path. It can also usher in a time when karmic relationships with deep ties are formed.

One of the Sabian symbols for this time is,”A peacock parading on the terrace of an old castle.”

Sabian symbol from Lynda hill