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Get yours here 🔆An eclipse is the apparent disappearance of a star A due to the interposition of another star B between the light source C and this star A. In astrology, we regularly talk about lunar and solar eclipses that we observe from Earth. We encounter at least 4 eclipses (2 solar and 2 lunar per year) but we can go up to 7 eclipses (solar and lunar combined) per year. The eclipse phenomenon occurs when the Sun, Moon and Earth are almost aligned!
A lunar eclipse forms whenever the Moon is in the Earth's shadow. So, if you were on the Moon at that time, you would not see the Sun at all because of the Earth. This pattern occurs only during Full Moon, when the Moon is in opposition to the Sun.
Lunar Eclipse - Sun / Earth / Moon
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is positioned in front of the Sun, completely or partially obscuring the image of the Sun from the Earth. This pattern can only occur during the New Moon, when the Sun and Moon are conjunct ("next to each other"). Even though the Moon is much smaller than the Sun, it’s also much closer to the Earth. This means it can obscure the Sun because an object is always bigger when it is closer to us.
Solar Eclipse - Sun / Moon / Earth
An eclipse can be total or partial:
The Moon's orbit around the Earth is elliptical and inclined to the plane of the Earth's revolution around the Sun (the ecliptic). Most often, the Moon passes above or below the Earth-Sun axis. It sometimes occurs that the lunar star cuts this axis during a New Moon or a Full Moon.
In the first case, our satellite hides the sun from us, causing a solar eclipse; a total, annular or partial eclipse of the Sun. In the second, the Moon passes through the shadow of our planet and disappears momentarily, in whole or in part, creating a lunar eclipse.
Astrologically, a solar eclipse acts like a powerful New Moon. We therefore experience the notion and vibes of birth and new beginnings. Everything we do on that particular day will be important and will have a great impact on the future (sometimes up to 6 months afterward). So, if something positive is sown, you can hope that it will amplify in the following days and months... On the contrary, if you argue with someone on that day, there are significant risks that afterward, the relationship might not last... (All this is to be nuanced according to the aspects of the other planets in the sky on that date).
Astrologically, a lunar eclipse acts as a powerful Full Moon. It therefore acts as a revealing phase, meaning we soon become aware that either we feel good because we have sown good things previously, and we reap the fruits; or we feel bad and in crisis mode. If this happens, you must reposition yourself and adjust to the given situation.
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Be careful, if you are nervous and anxious (which can often happen under the effect of a solar or lunar eclipse), try to channel your aggression and keep a minimum of composure. If not, you’ll only make irreparable mistakes.
Celestial phenomena are not only reserved for couples, and astrologers never cease to marvel at the impacts on our lives, including at work and with family and friends...
| PST time | In which sign? | Type of eclipse | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 8, 2024 | 11:52 PM | Aries | Total solar eclipse |
| October 2, 2024 | 03:02 AM | Libra | Annular solar eclipse |
| March 25, 2024 | 08:58 PM | Libra | Penumbral lunar eclipse |
| September 18, 2024 | 08:02 PM | Pisces | Partial lunar eclipse |
On April 8, the New Moon in Aries and total Solar Eclipse are Conjunct Mercury retrograde and the North Node. It urges us to quickly assess and find solutions, shedding light on practical and financial aspects of our lives. It's a moment to target and address dysfunctions, take action to avoid falling into mistakes, delays, etc. Likewise, it's a time to embark on a new beginning with a solid foundation!
On October 2, the New Moon in Libra is also an annular Solar Eclipse. Linked to the Black Moon and the Mercury-Mars Square, it can highlight relational dysfunction and lead to confrontation. However, a New Moon allows for a fresh start. The eclipse can intensify emotions, bringing us out of ourselves, but for a good reason: it might provoke a necessary confrontation. It's a moment to address issues or accept a confrontation with someone seeking resolution, a time to rectify an injustice, etc.
On March 25, the Full Moon in Libra and penumbral Lunar Eclipse are linked to Neptune in Pisces and Pluto in Aquarius. It carries significant emotional power, increasing our clarity about relationships. Learning something new can open our eyes, potentially leading to disappointment in a relationship. If suspicions were already present, this Full Moon serves as confirmation. It's an opportune moment to reposition ourselves based on new information.
On September 18, the Full Moon in Pisces is Conjunct Neptune and well-connected to Pluto and Uranus. This partial lunar eclipse enhances our feelings and intuition without overwhelming us with emotions. Uranus provides excellent reflexes to respond effectively to the signals and clues that guided us in the right direction. This Full Moon grants us exceptional insight, allowing us to decipher codes, solve mysteries, etc.
Susan Taylor’s insights: The importance of eclipsesThere are two main types of eclipses: ❖ At Full Moon, which always occurs in two opposite zodiac signs*, the Earth is between the Moon and the Sun. It casts its shadow on the Moon, which is eclipsed. ❖ At New Moon, the lunar disk covers the solar disk as seen from Earth. The Moon is between the Sun and the Earth; it is a Sun-Moon conjunction in the same sign of the zodiac. The Sun is eclipsed. - The future is mine - |
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