Solar Eclipse in Aries - Diffuclt Changes

 On Monday April 08 we have a total Solar Eclipse at 19 degrees of Aries. Solar Eclipses are a time of big endings and beginnings. Solar Eclipses occur when the Moon crosses the Suns path exactly so that the Moon temporarily blocks out the Sun.  In ancient times it was said that Solar Eclipses represented the fall of kings, as the Sun is representative of leadership. It is interesting to note that Solar Eclipses often do coincide with the rise and fall of those in power. It can also symbolize the ending of one thing and the beginning of something new and unexpected. Eclipse season (the weeks around and between a pair of eclipses) is often a time of disruption and change. They are a time when the Universe will try to put us back on track in the area of our birth chart the eclipse is occurring in. If we are on track then the changes may be small, but if we have strayed from our path, the eclipses can be disruptive. 

Moonology Oracle

This Solar Eclipse looks like a dramatic one. It is occurring in the fiery and individualistic sign of Aries. Aries is about asserting our sense of self. It is the sign of the warrior, the pioneer and the risk taker. This is a time when we may find that we need to assert our individuality and go against the crowd or to stand up for oneself rather than trying to be diplomatic. Aries is opposite the sign of Libra, where the Lunar Eclipse occurred two weeks ago. The Libra/Aries axis is about partnership/individuality, peace/war, harmony/action, and this eclipse it is the Aries feisty individuality that will win out. Look to the Aries house in your chart to see what area of life this eclipse will affect you in. 

 

This Solar Eclipse the sun is conjunct Chiron, bringing up old wounds, but also the possibility for healing. This is the most powerful aspect of the eclipse as it is happening exactly on the same degree as Chiron. Expect any unresolved issues to come up, particularly around one’s sense of individuality and self-expression, as these are subjects ruled by the sign of Aries. Aries is a fire sign ruled by Mars, and as such, topics of war, violence, fire and accidents may be prominent in the news now. This can also bring up feelings of fear and loss, but also compassion and drive us to fight for justice. 

 

The Eclipse also forms a conjunction by sign with Mercury who is in retrograde. Mercury retrogrades are notorious for communication breakdowns and travel delays. With this being in Aries and conjoining the Eclipse, I am expecting there will be travel chaos especially in the path of totality. This can further emphasize the possibility of accidents during the weekend around the Eclipse. Also watch for angry and hurt words in yourself or others, especially those that bring up painful things from the past.

 

Another challenging aspect that is occurring around the eclipse is Mars conjunct Saturn in Pisces, which will go exact two days later on Wednesday March 10. Mars is the planet of action and energy and wants us to move forward, while Saturn is about rules and boundaries and likes to slow things down. This is like trying to press both the accelerator and the break at the same time. Mars conjunct Saturn can create frustration, and lead to things breaking down under pressure. If we either try to force things or to stop things we will be met with equally opposing forces. Being in the sign of Pisces, this can show up in the realms of the emotions in our personal lives. In the world this may show up as accidents or conflicts around water, shipping or marine environments.

 

It’s not all challenging, as the Eclipse is also conjunct Venus by sign. The planet of love and beauty lends some help to this rather volatile Solar Eclipse. As she is in Aries, she does tend to lean towards the more fiery and passionate side, rather than the soft and romantic. She reminds us that even amidst all the difficulties to try to see the beauty that is here and to focus your passions towards making the world and your life a better place. 

 

Overall the Solar Eclipse in Aries this weekend is a challenging one. Its one that brings frustration and can open up some old wounds. However it is also one that can bring us a chance to heal and to grow in spite of this. It asks us to not to try to either resist or force changes, but to accept the world and ourselves as we are. Remember eclipses are a time of necessary change in order to realign us with our highest good. 

 

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