Eclipses are change-makers, shaking up our lives and nudging us out of our comfort zones. Change on this large of a scale may be chaotic and unsettling, conjuring feelings of surprise and disorientation. These radical upheavals are necessary so that you can break free from limitations in favor of a more liberated path.
An eclipse acts as a portal and springboard, propelling you towards your next level or dimension of experience. Get ready for a quantum leap! Our lives after an eclipse are often unrecognizable. We are vibrating on a different frequency entirely.
During a normal year we generally experience 4 eclipses. 2020 was sure to be dramatic and demanding and not only because of the foundation-bending Saturn-Pluto conjuction. The Universe is expecting a lot from us with 6 eclipses! We are crystallizing like diamonds under the pressure, learning to adapt to the tempestuous, but necessary waves of change.
Lunar vs. Solar
A lunar eclipse is when the Earth moves between the moon and the sun, obscuring the sun’s shadow. In contrast, a solar eclipse is when the moon moves between the Earth and the sun and blocks the sunlight. A lunar eclipse is always a full moon and a solar eclipse is a new moon, except that they’re supercharged! They typically have 3x the effect of a normal full or new moon.
The strength of this energy is especially palpable if the moon’s sign matches your natal sun, moon or rising sign(s). Typically an eclipse whose element matches the element of your sun sign is the most supportive and positive. For example, if you are an Aries (fire) sun and the eclipse is in Sagittarius (fire) the eclipse is likely to be favorable for you. You can find a useful table of eclipses by date and sign here.
Big Shifts Ahead
Eclipses are often marked by massive life events that seem fated, such as a new relationship or marriage, new job or career advancement, study or travel opportunity, graduation or health development. Conversely, it can bring about the loss of these things as well in the form of a divorce, job loss, etc. Many times an important person may leave your life. In the case of a solar eclipse that person is usually a man and with a lunar eclipse it is a woman (but occasionally it’s the opposite).
Regardless of what this eclipse event looks like, it will generate big shifts in your life. Whatever happens tends to be final and irrevocable. Surrender to the changes and be flexible like the trees in the wind. Release your past reality, and instead of losing back, move forward with faith, trusting that what is for you will always find you.
Solar eclipses typically herald new beginnings and fortunate opportunities that arise unexpectedly. Lunar eclipses frequently deliver endings which makes their energy decidedly more emotional. They can evoke feelings of nostalgia and bring our awareness to this specific moment in time. Whether solar or lunar, to get the full picture it is helpful to investigate what planets the transiting moon or sun is touching and whether their relationship is harmonious or fraught with friction.
Jumping Timelines
Eclipses are akin to jumping timelines. It’s as though life is on fast-forward or super speed. Events that you believed to be far away have suddenly arrived in the here and now. An area of your life will be illuminated in a shocking manner and you will have no choice but to face the truth and do something about it. This is frequently followed by a domino effect of events that opens your eyes and completely alters your perspective. Remember that eclipses are always aligned with your highest good, even if it doesn’t seem like it at the time.
Pay attention to the signals, news and intuitive downloads you receive around an eclipse, even if they appear nebulous or subjective. Whatever the information, it is a sign of striking changes yet to come. It is generally advised that you refrain from taking bold action in the midst of an eclipse. It is best to wait days or weeks after if possible, when you are free of its influence. Around 6 months from now you will receive more clarity around the situation, which may have intensified. By tuning into the signs and insights you picked up on in advance, you may be able to prevent any challenges and confrontations altogether.
Source:
Miller, Susan. “All About Eclipses: A Guide for Coping with Them.” Susan Miller Astrology Zone, 2 Mar. 2020, www.astrologyzone.com/all-about-eclipses-a-guide-for-coping-with-them/.
