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Post by Kim Falconer on Aug 12, 2008 22:36:10 GMT
 Hi Everyone, The Lunar Eclipse is at 24 Leo-Aquarius and we are in the shadow of it now.  And how lovely to have activation by this powerful luminary event. Where is it in your chart? What's waking up? The lunar eclipse allows for a moment of clarity. Sometimes when we look at something for so long it blurs and we don’t see it for itself. If we look away and then turn back, all becomes clear, focused. This is the case of the eclipse. Metaphorically, the light on our emotions is switched off by earth passing between Luna and the Sun. Effectively we get to vision our feelings and values and desires towards the things of the houses the Moon and Sun and Nodes are transiting. The sun is consciousness, where we are looking to make sense of our individuality. The Moon is feelings and where it touches we are looking at how we feel about that area of life. I have this eclipse 5 degrees from my Ascendant/Descendant line. Where is it for others? Let's log our experiences here remembering to look 3 days before and after, and one month before and after! More soon! xxx Kim PS Here is the sabian symbol info from Lynda Hill. Thank you Lynda for sending this! You can read the full rave on her site (link below) She says: August's lunar eclipse occurs on the 16th in the United States and on the 17th in Australia and New Zealand. Lunar eclipses are full moons with a much stronger twist and their effects last far into the future. Many say that the effects last up to nine months. My observation is that it can be far longer than that, especially if your chart is being aspected by the eclipse, or, if a major event happens in your life in the weeks before or after the eclipse. The Sabian Symbol for this lunar eclipse is Aquarius 25: A Butterfly With the Right Wing More Perfectly Formed. It was Marx who famously observed that everything is connected to everything else and the Sabian Symbol for this month's partial lunar eclipse brings to my mind the concept of the Butterfly Effect. The butterfly effect is a term referred to in Chaos Theory to describe how extremely small variations can affect giant systems, and complex systems, like weather patterns. The term "butterfly effect" was applied in Chaos Theory to suggest that the wing movements of a butterfly might have significant repercussions on wind strength and movements throughout the weather systems of the world, and theoretically, could cause tornadoes halfway around the world. See Wise Geek for more information. In this day and age we're realising that what we say and think or what we do creates more of an effect than may be obvious. If we're feeling a lack of balance, a lack of equilibrium in our lives, we can set off chains of events that can get out of hand rather quickly. The Sabian Symbol of The Butterfly With the Right Wing More Perfectly Formed can show intellectual, emotional and physical distortions, mutations, ,imbalances and handicaps. Although we can live in a lopsided world for a time, we need to strive for balance and equality and a sense of calm as distortions can bring an enormous strain and, often, a feeling of the 'scales tipped' in some way. The degree of the Sun in a Lunar Eclipse is very important as the Sun is momentarily blocked by the Earth, stopping it from illuminating the Moon. The degree of the Sun is very telling and a very different image from the butterfly. The Sabian Symbol is Leo 25: A Large Camel Crossing a Vast and Forbidding Desert. It's interesting to contemplate the light of the Sun being blocked when this Sabian Symbol can be one of 'sun stroke'. This degree speaks of having to carry the load, bearing a weight, being the one who can take on the tasks - perhaps ones that other's can't or won't. It sometimes speaks of 'tests of karma', taking one step at a time, the issue of having (or needing) provisions that nurture and satisfy. It's about camels, caravans, oases, mirages, water, deserts, stamina, fortitude, crossing to the other side, endurance, thirst, survival against the odds, bad backs, back packs, cargo, saddling up. What is your load? How much do you carry for yourself and others? How much is your 'fair share'? How many big plans do you take on without any back up? What 'mirages' confuse your objectives? . . . The trick seems to be to find that equilibrium in life, to find balance and to be ok with life and love and make it an adventure - stretch those wings and set off on our journey knowing we'll have what we need when we need it. Check out Lynda's blog at www.sabiansymbols.typepad.com and Lynda's Sabian Symbol Oracle at www.sabiansymbols.com
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Post by cedarma on Aug 13, 2008 0:10:40 GMT
Hi Kim - The moon will be conjunct my sun within 2 degrees in my first. It's all about me lol. Not in the usual sense as I've been instinctively drawn to interpret things. Rather, as I mentioned in a thread regarding transiting eros here, I'm lightening. Neptune has been on my sun for quite some time. I think the first approach induced never before felt anxiety. This retrograde is far off enough that it has lessened quite a bit. It truly is an internal experience, dissolving my ego. Even though I've been able to "put myself in another's shoes" my initial reactions have always been "was it something I said/did?" In more concrete terms, I'm able to observe it all as separate from me. I sound like an egomaniac, but it's really been primarily in intimate relationships and stems from deep insecurities.
NN and chiron conjunct nSaturn. I'm thinking structuring of dependency issues and teaching more viable methods of interacting in intimate relationships. First house is intercepted, so it's not easy for me to access that energy?
Here's another interesting aspect. My bf is in the midst of significant life issues, my guess involving chiron, his saturn, and his bio family. He's a scorpio who has let me in the parlor and other first floor rooms, but there are certain areas, i.e., the basement, involving his deepest fears that he will let no one in. He has been here 3 of the last 4 days struggling with "spilling his guts" (his words) and closing those curtains. Ordinarily that would have sent me, wondering first, what did i do or second, why won't he tell me so I can help him? Last night, though immensely sad (I truly believe I react physically to his emotional state), I let him be with it, didn't press, pry, grill or hint. Although it was torture watching him, it felt like a huge accomplishment! Today, I think I've figured out what it is with him and still have been able to be more objective.
I do ramble. That's the perspective of a 1st house 26 degree aquarius on this eclipse, which will also oppose my mars (at 10 Leo) in 7th and uranus in 7th or 8th.
I guess it's worth noting that natally mars, uranus and pluto are retrograde in my chart. Maybe there's something that has finally sparked these energies toward the external. Thanks to all who got this far in this diatribe.
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Post by Kim Falconer on Aug 13, 2008 5:08:55 GMT
Hi Cedarma, I like the idea of the full moon eclipse on your Sun lightening things up! Go with those feelings.  It's so common to take responsibility for other people's feelings and mood. Was it something I said? did? As you say, this can make us feel quite insecure. The good news is, other people are responsible for themselves! We don't have to worry about them. As a matter of fact, our relationships thrive when we stop trying to control, fix or sort other people. Byron Katie has a great saying: There are three kinds of business-- My business, other people's business and the gods' business. If you find yourself in a situation with another person and the anxiety rises, ask yourself whose business it is. If not yours, then your gift is to leave it to them, or to the gods! Compassion towards Scorpio boy friend is one thing but when his moon saps you of your clear and happy space you may need to re-think your reactions. Can you allow him to feel his moods and not let it drag you down or feel compelled to become involved with it? Does that seem like a more creative place to be. If it was torture to watch him, ask yourself the Byron Katie (the work link below) questions. See if you can get a new perspective on his need to dwell in the basement for a time. www.thework.com/index.asp Let us know any insights you have with the Eclipse on your sun! Blessings, Kim |
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Post by primamateria on Aug 13, 2008 5:35:33 GMT
thanks Kim...talk about synchronicity... I just bought a (signed) copy of Lynda Hill's Sabian Symbols as an Oracle - and LOVE it! The symbol for Aq 24/25 always reminds me of the symbol for my ninth house - aquarius - ruler, Uranus, which is at 0 Libra in my 4th house. "A butterfly preserved and made perfect with a dart through it". - a theme in my life as you know (with Uranus transiting my MC on the ninth house side and all this uncertaintly around home/career/everything) While there's no planet that this eclipse is touching, there are several midpoints in Leo and Aquarius that are called into play - not to mention Solar Return and Venus REturn planets/nodes, which I'll be keeping an eye on. I'll be back with any news  pm |
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Post by Kim Falconer on Aug 13, 2008 22:44:38 GMT
Lynda's book is great! I love the synchronicity! Checking Draconic positions of the planets is also important. If anyone has comments about that we can start a thread in the Draconic Zodiac board. Astro.com now offers Draco charts if you need to draw one!  Actually, I will start a thread in the Draconic Board now--the Draconic degree of the Eclipse is 5 Aries- 5 Libra. Maybe you can post us a brief bit on the sabians symbols (for 6) Kim |
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Post by tom on Aug 14, 2008 1:46:54 GMT
i have eros at 25 aquarius, in the 5th. it's trine mars-uranus in libra/1st, and saturn in gemini/9th.
with the sun opposing it from leo/11th - i'll finally meet the ingenious circus performer with whom i've been waiting to have a torrid and bizarre affair?
cross your fingers for me.
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Post by ariesmoon on Aug 14, 2008 13:00:14 GMT
Hi it's good to be back, my computer having been out of action for a week (nothing like it for revealing where your addictions lay - thank you Saturn on Pluto!)
Just picked up on this thread and realise I have Draconic Sun at 24 Aquarius, so this full moon eclipse is going to be exact on it. Just had the new moon eclipse exact on my North Node/Venus, so it's quite a month!
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Post by primamateria on Aug 16, 2008 21:53:50 GMT
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Post by ana on Aug 21, 2008 15:26:05 GMT
I have 2 sons
The 1979 one has Venus and Jupiter at the Leo end of the eclipse He just got 2 jobs after a long period of "resting" in casual work The 1971 has his Sun 26 Aquarius and has just given up with help all his bad habits to put it delicately even cigarettes and has gone spiritual and controlled and into wearing tasteful casuals. instead of black tshirts and overtight jeans .....while his faraway father has gone into hospital but looks to survive...... The boys cannot fathom why I am not getting excited about these things and am being like a Sufi staying in the middle way unfazed by the good or the bad things.................I wish Changes are a worry even good ones!!!!!! The eclipse was around my IC and I felt like chucking in all my commitments and I got in a mild panic about something that was just my imagination It helps to know the astrology and hang in there til it passes
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Post by tom on Aug 21, 2008 16:06:42 GMT
ana - it's a family affair! and playing the sufi in the middle of the changes is probably the best course of action for all of us.
an update on it on my eros in the 5th: after deciding to do an evolutionary astro-advice podcast and recording the first one (it's a few days from being available), the tension in my 5th/throat chakra mounted and became a priority - it's been waxing and waning for over a year, and i've been working on different 5th chakra stuff to alleviate it.
as soon as i recorded a creative piece of mine, intended for a separate podcast, i started to feel better! it's the performer in me who needs to perform my own work - eros in aqua/5th!
i've recorded 3 pieces of fiction, and it seems i have to do another every other day or so to alleviate the pressure in my throat - i need to be heard. and my creative writing is absolutely uranian/aquarian, so giving myself an authentic voice seems elevated in importance in a stark, sudden way.
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Post by primamateria on Aug 22, 2008 9:20:52 GMT
my ninth house (activated by the lunar eclipse) is really getting a boost - have found new 'philosophies' or rather have received the teachings of several spiritual disiplines 'all at once' (that is, stuff I've known for ages has all come together, finally). this past week or so have been focused on 'releasing' emotional residue that has held me captive... I feel taller |
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Post by ariesmoon on Aug 22, 2008 17:05:11 GMT
I'm beginning to feel the effects of this on my Draconic Sun at 24 Aquarius - I'm getting very clear insights into how I've detached from emotional and physical involvements, and how I've immersed myself in the past in collectives where I could disappear, and where I could think rather than touch. That behaviour has felt very natural and safe (Aquarius South Node) but it is less and less appropriate now. Draconic Sun (plus transiting Neptune/Chiron), plus the eclipse, are square my 12th house Mars in Taurus which is waking up big time, with the realisation that I haven't only suppressed my sensuality, I've repressed my anger too and been very "woolly" about what my desires really are. There's a raw quality to what I'm beginning to feel which is quite unnerving to me, but I'm trying to work with it with love and acceptance, it is clearly part of me!
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Post by ana on Aug 27, 2008 16:00:15 GMT
Interesting how everyone is going with this Tom the stuff on your throat chakra reminded me of the son who finally had his tonsils out against my will - he was adult- rather than express how he was feeling about something Think he is learning to be in his truth now It has given me food for thought about other things that could be throat chakra issues too
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Hi Everyone,
And how lovely to have activation by this powerful luminary event. Where is it in your chart? What's waking up?
Actually, I will start a thread in the Draconic Board now--the Draconic degree of the Eclipse is 5 Aries- 5 Libra. Maybe you can post us a brief bit on the sabians symbols (for 6)