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A CHRONOLOGY OF RECENT AND FUTURE ECLIPSES... |
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An overview of the all the Eclipses which have occurred since April 2005 |
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September 2007The eclipse pair occurring in September 2007 will be the mirror opposites of those that happened in March 2007, with a lunar eclipse in Pisces, and a solar eclipse in Virgo. On the 28th of August, the full Moon total eclipse will take place between 07h52 and 13h22 GMT and will be visible to those living in the US, South America on the evening of the 27th of August; and in Japan, Australia, New Zealand on the night of the 28th of August. During this event, two planetary oppositions will take place between Venus & Neptune in Leo & Aquarius; and, between Mercury and Uranus in Virgo & Pisces respectively. The first aspect could add a slightly self-indulgent, confusing or deceptive element to the mix; whilst the second might lead to unexpected or erratic speech, thoughts or learning behaviour. Key overall themes could well focus on the areas of career, children, sport or hobbies, friendships and group memberships. Issues and affairs concerning women will be emphasised now. Lunar eclipses always occur during a Full Moon, and so there is likely to be an air of completeness or wholeness around events at this time, not to mention an added dollop of emotion or drama - this is the end of a cycle so it great for wrapping up projects or closing deals. Later, on the 11th of September, a partial solar eclipse in Virgo will take place at 12h44 GMT. In astrological terms, this eclipse stands in opposition to Uranus, which gives the eclipse an even more unpredictable nature than usual. Bernadette Brady calls this the 9 New South Series and claims it is associated with themes centering around health and loved ones, as well as paperwork and communication. She also asserts that these eclipses carry a certain air of fatedness about them. This eclipse Saros series began on the 19th of July 1917 and will end in August of 3161. Prior to 2007, eclipses in this cycle have occurred in 1935, 1953, 1971 and 1989. Interestingly, 1917 was the year that the freezing of food was introduced. It was also the year that some very famous politicians were born, including John F. Kennedy and formerly Indian president, Indira Ghandi. For more information on how the September eclipses may affect you astrologically, please go the Eclipses & Astrology page or to the September Eclipses Overview page, or go the outlines of the Lunar or Solar Eclipse pages. As with March and October 2006, the eclipse pair occurring in March 2007 fall in the signs of Virgo and Pisces. Last year we experienced a lunar eclipse in Pisces and a solar eclipse in Aries. This year however, the order of the lunar eclipse will be reversed, occurring in Virgo, with a solar eclipse in Pisces. Unlike the eclipses of 2006, this year's lunar eclipses will be total, that is the shadow cast by the earth onto the Moon will completely block out the light of the sun, rather than merely obscuring a part of it. Of course, because of the physics of our atmosphere, the Moon is never thrown into total darkness, but instead turns a reddish-brown colour - the ancients sometimes described it as 'blood on the moon' and considered it to foretell disaster or war. According to Bernadette Brady, the March 2007 eclipses form part of the 9 New North family, which began in August 1664. For her, this series is associated with physical or sporting accidents, great physical effort, outbreaks of violence or last-minute physical activities. She suggests partaking in some form of active pursuit to get rid of pent-up energy, but to do so with caution. Astronomers suggest that the best place to view the lunar eclipse will be in either Europe or Africa. The total eclipse is due to start at 22h44 GMT (add an hour for winter clock-time in the UK) and end at about midnight. For more information, please go to the March 2007 Eclipse overview page. The eclipse we will be experiencing on the 22nd of September 2006 (at 29 degrees Virgo) forms part of the 8 South Saros Series, which is, in the opinion of Bernadette Brady, “the worst or most difficult series”. She has characterised the theme of this eclipse family to be about separation, loss, bodily injury or upheavals…. Grim stuff! However, she also suggests that this eclipse can be about the act of completing something which might bring about feelings of sadness as you realise it is time to move on – not so dramatic but possibly more realistic! The accompanying lunar eclipse in Pisces on the 7th of September seems to corroborate this. Pisces is the last sign of the zodiac and is therefore associated with the final stages of life, attaining a state of wholeness or merging with the collective. By activating this zodiacal axis, the eclipses are stressing issues surrounding order & chaos, perfection & completeness, criticism & compassion, details versus the overview and work versus spirituality. Both signs emphasise selflessness through service and sacrifice – something our materialistic and selfish society seems to have largely forgotten about. This eclipse is due to take place in the southern hemisphere over parts of Brazil, West Africa and the Atlantic Ocean, so it might be worth watching these parts of the world to see if anything major happens. The last time this eclipse occurred was in September 1988, so it may be interesting to look back at what happened during that year for clues as to what types of events may reoccur. Previous occurrences of this eclipses series include: 30 July 1916, 10 August 1934, 20 August 1952, 31 August 1970, and 11 September 1988. For more information on this eclipse, please go to my September 2006 Eclipse page. Forming part of the 8 North Saros Series, this eclipse is associated with Uranian flashes of insight & genius, inventiveness and sudden urges for independence, according to Bernadette Brady. Previous occurrences of this Saros series include: 3 February 1916, 14 February 1934, 28 February 1952, 7 March 1970, and 18 March 1988 A full-moon lunar eclipse in exacting and critical Virgo on the 14th preceded that of its more illustrious partner, the total solar eclipse in Aries on the 29th. Falling in opposition to Mercury in Pisces, which was also retrograde at the time, it signalled a time of misunderstandings and sharp emotional exchanges, probably centering around issues of disappointment or disillusionment with regard to high expectations not being met, health & work-related matters, and women in particular. As a full moon, it would have brought things to a head, closure, culmination or an end. The Moon also made a dynamic and stimulating aspect to Jupiter, planet of expansion, also retrograde in Scorpio. Normally quite an extroverted planet, infusing people with enthusiasm, optimism and an adventurous, happy-go-lucky nature, when retrograde it tends to make people more thoughtful, introspective and cautious especially in moral, cultural, educational or religious matters or with regard to travel plans. The total solar eclipse in Aries, which occurred on the 29th, brought to the surface themes surrounding individuality, independence, and a strong desire for action or new beginnings. Aries is a very wilful and demands the right to forge ahead, undeterred by the fear of failure or the opinions of others. If this is added to the themes that Bernadette Brady sets out for this eclipse series, it would seem as though we may experience Eureka moments which might set us off in new directions, or we may a strong urge to assert our independence within relationships, particularly those in which we feel we have lost our identity or submerged it temporarily in order to merge with another. However, far from being straightforward to interpret, this eclipse was complicated by the fact that Pluto, planet of transformation, went retrograde on the same day. Whilst a Sun-Moon eclipse in Aries would usually signal dynamic change and new starts linked to external events, with Pluto retrograde some of this energy may have been driven inwards, making changes more introverted, mysterious or hidden than might otherwise be the case. Interestingly, Jupiter and Pluto are currently in mutual reception, meaning they are in the sign ruled by the other planet. With both having gone retrograde, this may have cancelled out or muted their influence somewhat. Having the energy translated into an internal event would work well with Brady’s idea of flashes of insight or realisation because these are traditionally inner experiences anyway. Any urges to pull away from others can also be seen as characteristic of periods of inspiration too – when overcome with inspiration, most artists or scientists tend to become engrossed in their work, alienating themselves from daily life and social contact. This might then result in temporary tension or problems in relationships, particularly if the partner is in need of or tries to initiate emotional closeness or contact. For a closer look at how this eclipse might have affected you personally, follow this link to the March 2006 Eclipse page. The eclipses dealt with in the October 2005 article form part of the 7 South Saros Series. According to astrologer Bernadette Brady, who specialises in the area of eclipses and predictive astrology, the 7 South Series is associated with the releasing of immense power, anger and the clearing of obstacles and blockages. Previous occurrences of this Saros series include: 10 August 1915, 21 August 1933, 1 September 1951, 11 September 1969 and 23 September 1987. Also the same Libra-Aries axis of eclipses we experienced in April 2004 (7 North Series). Bernadette Brady has characterized themes associated with this eclipse family to be centred on hidden passions, lust, sensuality, sudden sexual urges and procreative drives. This eclipse is said to have quite a forceful energy and may catch an individual unawares, especially if they have been repressing intense or secret passions for many years. See Eclipses and History for more information… Previous occurrences of this series include: 14 February 1915, 24 February 1933, 7 March 1951, 18 March 1969, and 29 March 1987
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