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Lunar Eclipse In Pisces: Releasing Inhibitions ~ September17, 2016


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We are having a Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Pisces on September 16th in the West and in the early morning of September 17th in the East. It will be visible throughout Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. The exact time for this Full Moon will be at 7:05pm Universal Time, but the Eclipse will start 2 hours before. (Click here for your time zone.)

Like last month’s Lunar Eclipse, this one is penumbral, which is when the Moon is just outside of the Earth’s shadow (umbra). This causes a subtle dimming. However, this particular one is stronger than last month’s, as it will be much closer to the umbra and will be be more noticeable visually.

This is the third of three eclipses occurring in the last month, with the Solar Eclipse in Virgo (two weeks prior) being the strongest. Eclipse season happens every six months and signifies a period when certain aspects of our lives experience changes to serve our evolution.

Themes and circumstances related to these changes sometimes begin to unfold in the month leading up and could still play out over the following three to six months. To add to the mix, we are also having Mercury Retrograde, which really reinforces the need to make adjustments.

Lunar Eclipse in Pisces Conjunct Chiron, Opposite Sun in Virgo

pisces-embossed-space-smaller-2We’ve already had four out of five Solar Eclipses in the Virgo-Pisces axis in the last year and a half, but this will be the only Lunar Eclipse occurring in this polarity during the same period. While both types indicate changes, Solar Eclipses signify new beginnings, and Lunar Eclipses signify things ending.

Out of all the signs in the zodiac, Pisces energy is the least ‘invested’ or interested in the physical and mundane world. The qualities of this sign are spiritual, imaginative, creative, and free flowing. As a ‘mutable water’ sign, it is emotional and compassionate, with the traits of being selfless and even self sacrificing. The shadow traits of Pisces are avoidance, escapism, deception, and delusion. Their can also be a potential for martyrdom as well.

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Virgo, on the other hand, is the opposite. It is very much invested in the physical world and is rational and analytical. This sign is concerned about details, productivity, efficiency, physical health, self-care, cleanliness as well as organizing your life, space, and resources. It wants to get things done and wants to do it right.

This eclipse is closely aligned with Chiron also in Pisces, which has a been a big player over the last year. Chiron represents our blocks, wounds, and emotional baggage, and in this case they will be related to some of the Pisces themes mentioned above. The Solar Eclipse that we had last March was also close to Chiron, so there is definitely a connection between what has started then and what is ending now in relation to all of this.

The last Solar Eclipse was in Virgo (a few weeks ago), and Mercury is also currently retrograde in that sign along with the North Node there. This is a major ‘evolutionary’ emphasis in this sign in which we need to work with whatever Virgoan traits will help us move forward and bring more harmony into our lives. For many people, this means releasing any negative Piscean traits that are getting in the way of that.

Eclipse Square Mars In Aspect With Uranus and Venus

Mars in Sagittarius is separating from a tough aspect with this Eclipse and Chiron, all in mutable signs. It was stronger in the week leading up to this, but is still lingering during this period. This could manifest as conflicts over perspectives, feeling scattered and not knowing where to put your energy, or may find that your efforts are blocked or challenged due to circumstances manifested as a result of your patterns and inhibitions.

Mars is in easy applying aspects with Uranus and Venus, which are opposing each other. This energy will be strongest in the days following the eclipse. There is great opportunity for breakthroughs and perhaps feelings of liberation and excitement. Uranus in an opposition to Venus may manifest as separating from something that brought you pleasure, and for some people it could be a relationship. However this plays out, it can potentially help us move beyond any of the challenges we have been having leading up to this.

To Consider During This Period

What blocks do you have that are in the way of you becoming a more functional, healthier, efficient, organized, realistic, and/or productive version of yourself? What do you need to shift or release from your life and/or what changes do you need to make in your lifestyle and routine? Is their any emotional baggage from the past that you are holding onto, that you feel you need to finally let go of?

Some people may need to incorporate more self-care approaches in their life, and this can be a time to consider options for that as well. Also, think about about some of the themes that have been in your life since last March. What was initiated (or changed) then that now needs to be adjusted further or let go of?

If you wish to do any sort of conscious intention or action to release or change something, it is best to do it anytime after the exact Full Moon which is at 7:05pm Universal Time on September 16th. (Click here for your time zone). The best time for conscious intention is within the first 24 hours following the exact time of the Full Moon, however, related actions can occur over the following week.

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Lunar Eclipse In Aquarius: A Shift In How We Apply Ourselves Collectively ~ August 19, 2016


By Carmen Di Luccio for Wake Up World

We are having Full Moon Lunar Eclipse Aquarius on August 18th (9:26am Universal Time). This one is a penumbral lunar eclipse which is when the Moon is just outside of the Earth’s shadow (umbra). Penumbral eclipses cause either a very subtle dimming or are not visually perceivable at all depending on how close it is to the shadow/umbra. This particular one is barely considered an eclipse and will not be visually noticeable anywhere in the world.
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This is the beginning of eclipse season which is a time where certain areas of our lives go through a change, endings and/or new beginnings, depending how the eclipses are affecting each individual. These changes may start to occur in the 6-8 weeks leading up and also during the 3-6 months following.

We will have another Penumbral eclipse, in Pisces, on September 16th/17th which will be more noticeable then this one. We will also have Solar Eclipse in Virgo coming up on September 1st which will be the most potent of all of them. If you’d like to learn more about those ones, stay tuned for my upcoming articles. (Join my mailing list here to ensure you receive them)
Lunar Eclipse In Aquarius Opposite Sun In Leo

This is the first of a series of eclipses in the Aquarius-Leo axis over the next few years. Like a regular Full Moon, this is a time where we feel a bit torn between both polarities, and need to learn to integrate them.

Although this eclipse is happening in Aquarius, the North Node is closer to the Leo polarity and will move into that sign in May 2017. This emphasizes the need for us to integrate Leo energies more so over these coming years.

aquAquarius is about friends, groups, and the collective. It is the sign of teamwork as well as working together toward a common cause. Aquarius is associated with the progression of knowledge with the future in mind, and it is the astrological realm of science and technology.

Leo is about the individual self-expression coming from the heart. It is a fun energy associated with creating, performing, playing, and loving. Shining in what we enjoy doing, whatever that may be, is what this sign calls for.

One of the challenges between these two signs is that Aquarius energy is ‘group oriented’ while Leo is ‘self oriented’. When we think too much about ourselves in an egocentric way this can be at the expense of ‘group harmony’. At the same time if we are too ‘group oriented’ and emphasize intellect too much, we can lose touch with our heart, how we shine best, and what is enjoyable for us as individuals and everyone around us.
Uranus In Aspect With This Eclipse, Mercury Going Retrograde

Uranus, a modern sub-ruler of Aquarius, will be in an harmonious aspect with this eclipse. It can bring breakthroughs and innovation which may facilitate an advancement of some sort. Uranus can be exciting, unpredictable, and rebellious; for some people it can bring on some sort of liberation or freedom from a situation that has been suppressing.

l-eclipse-aqu-chart-2016Mercury is going retrograde in Virgo from August 30th until September 22nd, starting just before the Solar Eclipse in the same sign. Although it hasn’t officially started yet, certain developments and/or circumstances that occur from August 10th until the 30th will play a role in what changes and/or adjustments we need to make during September and Early october.

Every since late summer last year, the Virgo themes have kicked into high gear due to Jupiter, the North Node, and the first of two Solar Eclipses in that sign. The need to be more efficient, organized, healthy, and adaptable, has been very strongly highlighted since then. Depending on how we have worked with this energy, this upcoming Mercury retrograde is a great opportunity for us to recalibrate our minds to be able to more easily handle the challenges that have been thrown at us.
Saturn Now Moving Forward With Mars Applying Conjunction

Saturn started moving forward on August 13th after being retrograde since late March. This is the planet of responsibility, work, discipline, and commitment. In combination with the upcoming Solar Eclipse in Virgo, we may find ourselves in a situation where we are proceeding in new ways in regards to our work and responsibilities. As mentioned above, the upcoming Mercury retrograde can give us a chance to get us into the right frame of mind to fulfill any new commitments.

During the week following the eclipse, Mars is finally approaching Saturn after coming close in mid-April before it went retrograde until June 29th. Mars and Saturn together can help us with any sort of focused effort of assertion especially in Sagittarian realms which include; education, publishing, teaching, travelling, marketing, foreign countries/cultures, and sharing wisdom and perspective. Neptune in a square to this aspect can be helpful for spiritual endeavours and for being compassionate, but can also manifest as confusing challenges and/or any sort of escapism or withdrawal which could inhibit our efforts.

Sagittarius also represents cultural and national differences. Considering that Saturn and Mars will be joining there this week, it is likely we will see more news related to defending national borders but perhaps will have more of an aggressive tone due to Mars.
Things To Consider During This Period

How can you best be in harmony with friends or groups without sacrificing the way you shine in your authentic self-expression and by fulfilling your heart’s desire? What changes do you need to make in how you interact with groups, friends, and/or associates? How can you best be of service any collective needs? These are some examples of what to be thinking about during this period.

ce-astrology-ad-feb-2016-250x250Consider what has occurred in the previous week to help determine what is the best course of action going forward. Be open to any breakthroughs and perhaps even a sudden positive change of circumstance in the near future.

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