Universal Recourse & The Return to Rest — Lunar Eclipse in Taurus (Rohini)
As I sit here this afternoon, watching the steam rise from my thermos of green tea, I find myself mentally revisiting recent interactions. Over these past couple of weeks, I can so plainly see how the lunar energies are stirring old traumas — surfacing as feelings, memories, or even ailments within the body. I’ve especially been holding space for a few of my younger ones as they move through these waves, helping them to feel, to speak, and to listen for the subconscious messages that arrive through dreams.
This weekend’s lunar eclipse falls in the sign of Taurus. We may find ourselves drawn inward, preoccupied with the themes of comfort, pleasure, and stability. Naturally, this aligns with the season’s rhythms of gathering and reflection — times that can bring joy for some, and unease or longing for others. We each have our own stories tied to what this season awakens.
This eclipse unfolds in the constellation of Rohini, the fertile star of expansion and ascent. Often called The Star of Ascent, Rohini embodies the creative power of fertility, beauty, and growth. It is said to bestow wisdom through a direct connection to the Source of creation itself — Brahma. Here, there is both vigor and grace, a receptivity to nourishment through the senses and the artistry of life itself.
Because a lunar eclipse briefly veils the emotional mind (Moon) beneath the shadow of the physical world (Earth), we may feel a shift in our internal navigation — particularly around matters of work, business, and material security. Anything tied to our sense of comfort and stability may come under review. Paradoxes once hidden can surface now, allowing us to see more clearly and to choose differently, guided by a new angle of perception.
The energetic imprint of an eclipse can linger for months, its influence extending well beyond the day itself. It is the Universe’s way of redirecting the course — sometimes gently, sometimes not —toward greater alignment.
As I’ve sat with this energy, I’ve felt a deep appreciation for life and the web of connections it offers. There is an abiding reverence for those who continue to walk the path of growth and change — it is not easy work, and such acknowledgment is sacred.
To my family near and far, I send love. May this season bring your home the blessings of nourishment, both physical and spiritual.
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