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The March Eclipses
On the 14th
and 29th
of March 2006, we experienced a lunar eclipse in Virgo, followed by a total solar
eclipse in Aries.
Eclipses
happen in pairs (lunar followed by solar) in half-yearly clusters. Often in
polar signs, they will usually work in tandem to encourage growth and balance
between two opposing but related areas of your life. However, this eclipse pair
weren’t in opposite signs but in the signs of Virgo and Aries…Looking solely at
the solar eclipse, though, we can see a link to a set the eclipses that occurred
in October 2005. Back then, we had a New Moon solar eclipse in Libra, and a
full-moon lunar eclipse in Aries.
As Aries was
the ruler of the
lunar
eclipse then, and the
solar
eclipse now, you might find that the areas of life which were highlighted six
months ago will now resurface, but from a reversed perspective. With the
Aries/Libra axis activated from October 2005 – October 2006, you will be
learning important lessons on how to strike a balance between identity,
assertiveness & independence on one hand, and the art of diplomacy, compromise
and one-on-one relationships, on the other.
Just a
reminder that eclipses don’t always make themselves felt straight away –
occasionally they have a delayed effect. It may therefore be worth your while to
note what happens a month to the day later for the solar eclipse and what
happens at the next Full Moon with a lunar eclipse. For this eclipse, that means
watch the 13th
of April (Full Moon) and the 29th
of April…
General Theme
According to
Australian astrologer, Bernadette Brady, this eclipse series is associated with
Uranian flashes of insight & genius, inventiveness and sudden urges for
independence which may cause temporary problems in relationships. See my
Eclipses
column for more information…
A Closer Look at the Two Eclipses....
Here is a
brief outline of the effect of each eclipse and the area of life it most likely
affected….
Lunar eclipse in Virgo
Lunar eclipses
highlight the feminine aspect and are therefore likely to involve women, mothers
and revolve around lunar issues, such as birth, family, the home, diet &
nourishment, instincts, knee-jerk responses and daily routine. The emphasis in
energy is generally inwardly-focused.
Date: 14 March 2006
Sign: Virgo
Virgo is
associated with qualities like details & precision, service & reliability,
modesty and practicality. It is also connected to herbalism, healing and a life
of purity, as aspired to by monks, nuns and ascetics. Negatively, it can
indicate fussiness, a critical nature, frigidity, conservativism and
anal-retentiveness.
Mercury, ruler
of Virgo, was retrograde in Pisces at the time, causing mix-ups and
misunderstandings. Virgo and Pisces are polar opposite energies, causing
tension. Thus, there is a likelihood of people working at cross-purposes during
this time.
Moon phase: Full Moon
The moon was
full, signalling endings, culmination points, fulfilment and crisis points. Full
moons are often associated with a time of increased emotion too.
Total eclipse in Aries
Solar eclipses
emphasise the masculine or yang aspect and is therefore associated with males,
father-figures, authority, self-awareness and self-expression, the ego. The
focus in energy is generally outward and therefore more likely to manifest in
the form of external events.
Date: 29 March 2006
Sign: Aries
Aries is the
first sign of the zodiac and therefore associated with beginnings, identity,
self-interest & self-preservation, assertiveness, straight-forwardness, drive,
energy and vitality. Negative Aries characteristics include: selfishness,
aggression, lack of subtlety, impulsiveness, pushiness, loudness and impatience.
Pluto, planet
of transformation and regeneration, went retrograde on the same day as the
eclipse, which might have hindered or slowed down the changes initiated by the
eclipse or hidden their effects from view. Thus, the initial impact of the
eclipse may take a while to manifest or be noticed. Pluto returns to direct
motion in September, two days before the next set of eclipses. Could this
indicate a delayed and therefore double whammy?
Alternatively,
someone with a very domineering or intolerant attitude may attempt to exert
control over you, impose their views on you or make life difficult.
Moon phase: New Moon
Because an
eclipse happens between the sun and the moon, there will always be a moon phase
involved! Solar eclipses always occur at New Moon because this is when both
luminaries are on the same side of the earth. New Moon are linked to new
beginnings or a change in direction.
Areas of life affected
Below is a
list of the likely areas of life highlighted or influenced at this time by the
solar eclipse,
classified according to sign. You can also cross-reference this by looking at
the entry for your rising sign or Ascendant.
Aries
First house of
self-esteem, self-expression, personal decisions or actions, physical
appearance, physical vitality, new areas of personal experience
Taurus
Twelfth house
of the unconscious, hidden activities or things done in seclusion, confinement
(and therefore also hospitals, prisons and mental institutions), secrets or
private matters, spiritual activities (including meditation, mystical
experiences), intuition & dreams, empathy towards others and therefore the
caring professions, the creative imagination & escapist tendencies, drugs,
self-delusion, neurotic tendencies, the cinema and the acting profession
Gemini
Eleventh house
of friendships, groups, clubs, personal objectives & aspirations, invention &
unique insights, detached observation, scientific study, the need for
independence or to belong, humanitarian endeavours, taking a stand against
misuse of power, the study of alternative or esoteric systems such as astrology,
mass communication including the media
Cancer
Tenth house of
ambition, fame, honours and public life, career or profession, reputation,
obligations & responsibilities, desire for power or status, gaining or falling
from positions of power, relationships with authority, bosses or government,
parents, especially father, political life
Leo
Ninth house of
expansion, long-distance travel & adventure, higher learning, lecturing,
personal, philosophical or religious beliefs, contact with foreign cultures,
people or organisations, publishing, the search for meaning, cultural values and
trends, the law
Virgo
Eight house of
sex, power, death, inheritance, taxes, shared resources (including taxes,
insurance, alimony), large financial institutions e.g. banks & big business,
dramatic personal transformations, antiques, reincarnation, regeneration,
psychic abilities, the occult, parapsychology, extremes
Libra
Seventh house
of personal relationships, marriage, enemies, business partnerships, diplomacy
and compromise, justice, fairness, balance, desire for social interaction and
cooperation, need for peace, harmony and moderation, the reactions of others to
personal action
Scorpio
Sixth house of
health, personal habits & hygiene, job, work environment, colleagues, employees,
trouble-shooting, dealings with the medical profession, occupational health &
safety, detailed work or responsibilities
Sagittarius
Fifth house of
creativity, natural talents, pursuit of pleasure, hobbies, sports, romance, new
relationships & sexual involvements, children, pregnancy & childbirth, gambling,
the entertainment industry, social popularity (or lack of it)
Capricorn
Fourth house
of home and domestic life, family members, activities and influences, motherhood
and relationships to mothers or primary care-givers, food & nourishment,
conditioned responses and ingrained emotional attitudes
Aquarius
Third house of
communication, speech, thinking, ideas, study (especially early education or
school), teaching, siblings and relationships with brothers & sisters,
neighbours and the immediate environment, logic, day-to-day decisions, the
intellect and thought processes
Pisces
Second house
of money & finances, personal wealth, personal resources (including skills) real
estate, values, desire for material status or security
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