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The March 2007 Eclipses
On the 3rd
and 19th
of March, we will experience a total lunar eclipse in Virgo, followed by a solar
eclipse in Pisces.
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
With the Virgo-Pisces
polarity, the issue of physical and spiritual health will be
important, as will the theme of the dream vs the reality.
Virgo's deal with facts and details - they are earth signs after
all, whilst watery Pisces floats in the realm of feelings,
dreams, intuition and the esoteric. Whilst this may mean you are
more receptive to psychic messages and in tune with your gut
instincts, be careful not to confuse these with delusions,
wishful thinking or self-deceptive tendencies. Mercury is still
retrograde at this time, so mixed messages or confusion is
common. Healing is a common element to both signs, so this is
probably a good time to reflect on how you could bring about
healing in your own body or psyche at this time.
According to Bernadette
Brady, the March 2007 eclipses form part of the 9 New North
family, which began in August 1664. Brady claims that this
series seems to involve physical or sporting accidents because
of an overall Mars/Uranus quality. Mars rules any vigorous
activity, including sports and driving, whilst Uranus rules
sudden or unexpected events, which include accidents but can
also be more pleasant in nature. However, Uranus is currently in
the zodiac sign of Pisces and will be in a fairly close
opposition to the full moon solar eclipse. This means that
unpleasant, rather than pleasant surprises are more likely at
this time.
Also worth noting is the
Saturn-Neptune opposition in Leo-Aquarius that occurs on the
28th of February, a few days before the eclipse on March the
3rd. This event is the second in a series of 3 such aspects
between these two planets, the first occurring on August the
31st 2006 and the last taking place on the 25th of June 2007.
The most recent one of February/March, may set a particular tone or atmosphere for the
eclipses.
Traditionally this planetary pairing can result in
weariness and lack of energy, feeling drained or depressed, ill
health and a depletion of resources. This aspect is also
associated with dishonesty, the surfacing of neurotic or
sub-conscious fears or insecurities, and the public disclosure
of past misdeeds - something quite possible in British politics
right now, giving the current wrangling for power amongst Labour MP's for the leadership position, in the wake of Blair's
decision to leave government in the autumn.
Interestingly, we are
due another eclipse then, so we'll have to see if any themes
emerge in politics around both these times.
It is worth noting that
the Saturn-Neptune contacts are rare events in and of
themselves, and so worth taking note of. The last one exactly
like this (involving the same aspect and in the same sign) took
place back in the 1600's. However, Saturn-Neptune oppositions in
other signs occur more frequently, usually every 36 years or so,
the previous one having occurred in 1971-72, so those of you
born around about then could be especially sensitive to these
vibrations. Back then Saturn was in Gemini, and Neptune in
Sagittarius, both mutable signs, so their effects would have
been more subtle. For those who are interested in their
connection to epidemics and plagues, click
here
to navigate to an interesting web article.
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, emotions and daily routine. The
emphasis in energy is generally inwardly-focused and more subtle in nature.
Date: 3 March 2007 22h44
Sign: 13^ 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, conservatism 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
Pisces
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: 19 March 2007
Sign: 28^ Pisces
Pisces is the
last sign of the zodiac and therefore associated with endings, lack of
boundaries,
self-sacrifice, compassion, a tendency to go with the flow, empathy, dreaminess,
inspiration,
spirituality, subtlety, romanticism and purity. Negative Pisces characteristics include: self-destruction,
deceptiveness, passivity, confusion, obscurity, escapism, victim-saviour
complexes, delusions and extreme sensitivity which can lead to insecurity.
The solar eclipse In
Pisces may indicate the arrival of a male figure in your life
who stands to become a spiritual influence in your life. Or you
could meet someone who is rather mysterious - he or she may not
be all that they seem...
Pisces also rules dreams
and emotions, so these aspects of your personality may become
rather pronounced at this time. Make a note of your dreams, for
they may be more vivid than usual and could be trying to give
you a message from your sub-conscious about an important matter.
Your intuition will be strong around about now, so try and get
in touch with that still voice which exists within you,
underneath all the chatter of your thoughts, and listen to what
it is trying to tell you. This is a good time to go for healing
sessions or psychic readings and for taking charge of your inner
well-being and mind-body balance.
Or this could be the
start of a new emotional chapter for you, perhaps a new
relationship or the letting go of an old one? If indeed, this is
the case for you, try not to let the fear of loneliness be the
only reason you stay in a bad relationship - remember that one
has to let go of old shores in order to catch sight of new ones.
Solar eclipses are a time to make big changes, so make the most
of this energy and allow yourself to enter a new cycle of growth
and well-being.
Uranus, planet of uproar
and sudden or unexpected events, is in opposition to this
sun-moon conjunction, meaning it stands to colour both emotions
and outward events or people in your life and how they act at
this time.
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 Moons are generally linked
with new cycles 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
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
Taurus
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
Gemini
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
Cancer
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
Leo
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, emotional extremes
Virgo
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
Libra
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
Scorpio
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)
Sagittarius
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
Capricorn
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
Aquarius
Second house
of money & finances, personal wealth, personal resources (including skills) real
estate, values, desire for material status or security
Pisces
First house of
self-esteem, self-expression, personal decisions or actions, physical
appearance, physical vitality, new areas of personal experience
If you are interested in looking for connections or patterns with last year's
eclipses, click here to view the
March 2006 or
my September 2006 eclipse breakdowns or the
March 2006 or
September 2006 overviews.
For an overview of the themes of the March 2007 eclipse, click
here. To read about the
September 2007 Eclipse,
follow the bookmark in the page heading.
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