Astrology Update: March 30, 2015
So, let's talk about this week. There's been some questions about the upcoming lunar eclipse on Saturday at 14 Libra. Here's what you need to know in a calm, reassuring voice.
We're in eclipse season, which happens every six months like clockwork. Eclipses come in pairs — a solar and lunar eclipse — although sometimes, if the full moon is within range of the ecliptic, we'll have two lunar eclipses and a solar eclipse. The last set of eclipses we had was back in October 2014. In astrology, eclipses are like clock chimes striking the hour and telling us what time it is. New moon solar eclipses start a new chapter while lunar eclipses wrap things up or bring matters to a head. The energy around around the eclipses is a little unstable, which is why life may feel a little shaky or you're feeling anxious. But eclipses aren't inherently bad. In my research I've seen them announce the arrival of a child or a marriage, for example.
When we're in a time of heightened astrology like we are now — we're only two weeks past the last Uranus/Pluto square + eclipses — it's more important than ever to stay grounded. How do we do that? We connect to our breath, we meditate, we spend time in nature, we seek out the comfort of friends in family. In short, we step up our self care game.
The lunar eclipse on Saturday will fall on the Uranus/Pluto square, meaning it will activate the powerful evolutionary energy of Uranus and Pluto. Their square configuration has coincided with a world in a state of dramatic shift. If astrology tells us what time it is, Uranus and Pluto have been showing us that it's time to make big changes in our life. The lunar eclipse will be another push toward transformation. New to this concept of Uranus and Pluto? Try starting with this article.
I'm also linking my Your Self Care Toolbox post from last week because it's a good time to check in with ourselves. Empowering Astrology is all about consciousness. How do we not only use astrology to raise our consciousness, but how do we use high stress astrology for maximum benefit? Caught between breakdown or breakthrough, how do we reach toward breakthrough? How do we take a leap in our evolution? We can't do that unless we make sure our feet our solid on the ground. The Sun is in Aries right now. Be brave. Be a pioneer. Take a stand. Be a leader. Much love to you all.
PS — The Moon is void of course in Leo all day. Your Monday will have a more laid back feel. Wait till tomorrow to get things started.
PPS — I really bristle at the term "blood moon", which gets bandied by people about whenever we have a lunar eclipse. Just think it's unnecessarily fearmongery. That's all.
