Three eclipses, two lunar, one solar, are about to shake the trees and beat the bushes.
Normally, it’s not my inclination to make notations about eclipses. There will be a good bit of coverage on these alignments, I’m sure. However, given the emotionally-charged mundane state of the world, and the fact that eclipses tend to stir the collective mood of humankind, and given galactic and other planet gizmos, I’m inclined to post. While three consecutive eclipses are not the most common eclipse pattern, it is also not uncommon. Given that these eclipses start in two days and in the spirit of forewarned is forearmed, here’s some forearming.
An appulse (penumbral) lunar eclipse occurs at 15 Sag 34 on 5 June at 19:12 GMT. In a penumbral eclipse the moon passes through the secondary shadow of the Earth, not the more intensely dark umbra.
An annular solar eclipse alignment forms at 0 Cancer 21 on 21 June at 06:40 GMT. In such an eclipse the alignment is technically “total”; the shadow of the Moon does not reach the Earth because of its distance from Earth.
An appulse lunar eclipse at 13 Capricorn 38 on 5 July at 04:30 GMT.
Neither appulse nor annular eclipses theoretically pack the punch of a total eclipse. While these eclipses may not be maximum in effect in terms of light, the alignment of the objects involved still occurs and the gravity of such a straight line gathering does amplify conscious and subconscious reactions to life.
During a lunar eclipse, the Moon is darkened by the shadow of the Earth. Given the Moon represents our emotional nature, and given its shadowing, the shadow or motives behind Earthly emotional needs and mundane wants seek dominance. The subconscious is blocked and for anyone impacted by the eclipse, if pressed to declare why such a thought, statement or action seemed like a good idea, the answer likely fails to locate the motive.
During a solar eclipse the Sun, the conscious mind, is shadowed. Naturally the subconscious or unconscious might seek to find a way into to underscore all action and reaction normally reserved for cogent processing now taking place on virtually instinctive levels.
Here’s a thought to keep in mind since needs and wants - personal, tribal and generally collective - stand out as highlighted: In a solid, entertaining movie plot the protagonist commences the hero’s journey seeking what she/he/they desire(s). At the denouement the result provides the hero with a showering of what she/he/they need. With insight and understanding properly applied, the ending is a classic “happy ending” and all are left in “feel-good” mode. Dare we hope for such outcomes from the impending eclipse extravaganza?
05 June, Lunar
This eclipse aligns with the Great Attractor, one of the most massive, guiding gravitational tractor beams known. Its mandate is all about messaging - cosmically motivated messaging. The GA possesses an agenda of organic inclusion for all. All lives matter. Imposters matter, as in those claiming to pursue high-mind objectives with corrupt political agendas or inbred bias. In this two-week eclipse window, does one have the capacity to convert anyone to a galactic point of view? Only with facts and only if facts are valued. Emotional appeals fall on deaf ears and angry causes only to further inflame polarization. With influence of the Great Attractor it becomes difficult to hide nefarious agendas and truth tends to come out, and with it, the reactions of all to that truth in super-heightened intensity. Truth matters above all.
This eclipse follows Venus by two days at her inferior conjunction - an alignment of Venus to the Sun. This is classic want and need coming into light. If you want it, you want it. Justifications can be made for the acquisition or pursuit of anything. This era is the collective boiling over point of the result of stay-at-home, work-at-home orders and how those restrictions impacted desire and gratification. Observe that any substitution of raw emotion will not compensate the attainment of a soulfully sought need or want.
Mars, while between Nessus and Neptune in Pisces, squares the Sun. Yes, there’s bad blood with valid cause, however, in the emotional heat of the moment is there clarity as to the source of anger or accurate knowledge of what persons and forces stir the collective cauldron of emotional concern. Is it social justice? Is it the (insert colorful expletives here) pandemic and all its mayhem? Is it Antifa or Bugaloo Boys? Get clear before tossing a stone - symbolic or otherwise - is the likely result consistent with the original objective?
21 June, Solar
The solar eclipse stands opposite the fastest-moving pulsar known, located in early Capricorn. This pulsar receiving the massive gravitational stirring of the solar eclipse is a x-ray eclipsing binary pulsar. Yes, it seeks to look inside for the cause or nature of the situation at hand. It seeks to consider alternate points of view, each as valid. It seeks to spin off an antidote or remedy that can ease humankind forward in application without the need for repetitive declaration. This marks the time when chanting and talking do well to stop. The message has been stated. Has it been heard? Better, what can be done?
The pulsar asks if you have written the doctrine establishes a viable result to the situation that inspires chanting and emphatic declaration? The other day the film industry submitted to California and New York what COVID-19 protocols it intends to implement to resume production. They didn’t wait for governmental mandates. No doubt if the solutions work, they will be approved and adopted. From a pure Capricorn point of view, doing the work behind the claim you seek to have heard, kicks the can a heap further down the road... without that can needing to be a tear gas canister. When the sale has been made, when the message is received, the goal accomplished, cease talking and fully engage. The consequence of badgering a point and not accepting progress does label one with such demeanor an agitator.
Both Venus and Mercury are retrograde during the solar eclipse. Obviously, think before you speak, especially about something of emotional charge. And is what you’re seeking going to do the trick? Will that need or want be satisfied? Will your emotional sails be filled? Avoid buyers’ remorse in advance whether actually purchasing in the real world or signing on in emotional agreements by taking a moment to perceive how it will feel to bask in fulfillment under consideration.
The solar eclipse is one week after exact Pluto in Capricorn square Eris in Aries. The COVID-19 cases and death count dramatically rise because of close contact protests, celebrations of restrictions easing and disregard for the virus. This marks the awareness of a second peak in the first wave. Keep in mind, Pluto demands his due and he does not accept any disregard of his domain or desires. Be sensible while re-entering the world. If you’ve got something to say, declare or present, do so, and do so safely and with galactic smarts.
Mars in Pisces squares the Galactic Center. Instead of arguing if certain laws or protocols make sense to execute, come up with new, more progressive parameters with extreme galactic insight, so much so the agenda cannot be argued. If it makes sense for all, it makes sense for all. The collective necessities of our new ways of life yield in this time, innovations that have been worked on since the Sun in Pisces squared the Galactic Center. When something great comes along, get on board.
The solar eclipse aligns five days before Jupiter exactly squares Eris. Political divisiveness must cease. Demands for the recall or resignation of political leaders and forces that do not serve the needs of the collective appear with undeniable gusto. Whether a mayor, governor, president, premier, prime minister or dictator, the collective momentum for removing those who do not do what they should rises to a boiling level... and over the next weeks, the heat increases.
05 July, Lunar
Mercury’s still retrograde. Double check data, edit, revisit, review. All that standard stuff Merc rx stuff, in consideration of...
Ceres stands at virtual station now two days before she retrogrades in Pisces. Consider this a call to review everything that has attracted your attention as a detail or thing you need to address since mid-May. Those concerns and causes require your attention for you to feel as if you’re doing your part in improving the state of the world from where it now is. Take time to consider the impact of what you might say and do, and take extra time to consider if the result you seek will be obtained by the modality applied, and more, does it make you feel good about yourself to act in the manner you are considering.
Mars is now a few days into Aries. While this can be a feared transit, it is a natural placement for Mars. If self awareness and ego are aligned in a place of confidence, what can be initiated is huge. Remember that follow-through will be required as will persistence and perseverance. Remove any thought that your efforts will be Sisyphian. Consider that plateaus of achievement, in regard for Mars’ retrogradation later this year might be the way to go. Progress is progress and any gain should be documented and savored. All of “it” may not be achievable in one surge.
Five days following the eclipse Jupiter conjoins Pluto. On the mundane expect changes in oil and gas prices (and anything that’s extracted from the Earth), stock market volatility and protest that now target the effects of income inequality, poverty and plutocracy (which probably should be capitalized... in all regards). Political power struggles and demands increase in intensity. Under this transit it is reasonable to assume that the efforts to return to the world as we knew it, pre-pandemic are abated and restrictions must be enforced again. Personally, get inside and discover all the wonders and mysteries that you are. Soon those attributes will not only come in handy, they will be tools required in urgent and immediate response.
The above is a summation of the specific eclipses. Consider as well...
Eclipses are like shaking a tree. Emotions are stirred. Fear and awe can prevail, often with apocalyptic overtones and hyperbole. When one shakes the tree, fruit and the leaves of the tree may be shaken loose. Remember that fruit hitting the ground tends to get bruised. Bruised fruit spoils sooner and is often rejected, though it is still fruit. To honor the tree and its efforts, gather all fruit the tree rendered.
But consider: what of low-hanging fruit? Was it necessary to shake the tree? Is or was the fruit ready for consumption? These are important metaphors for the ramped-up reactions of this time. If there’s low-hanging fruit ready for plucking, pluck it and use it well. If it needs to ripen, perhaps a modicum of patience for nature to do its thing.
What can you do about the eclipse trinity about to arrive?
Start with Sag. Go for truth. Speak the truth. Engage life in ways true to your soul.
Proceed onto Cancer. Is this a good tribe to join? Would you want to hang out with these folks for eternity or share marshmallows over campfire tales? Are they aligned with your truth and beliefs more than not? Time to refine your pick of the herd you choose as your pack.
Then get on with Capricorn. How does the world get restored to economic well-being and providing for the inhabitants of the Earth, and how can you directly contribute from the lessons learned (hopefully) from the previous two eclipses and with the plans and insights you’ve realized you have to accomplish? Yep, you’re part of this whole life on Earth thing. What if you’ve got something to offer that’s exactly what’s needed?
More soon.