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Luckily, this is a NEW moon eclipse; which takes the power out of the punch compared to a full moon eclipse, which can be a visceral gut-punch. It is certainly better than a full moon. On a new moon, the 'tides' of the blood in the body are at their lowest ebb. Without a lot of excessive water/fluids in the body to put pressure on the sensitive brain, people's emotions aren't going to be quite as trigger-happy as they could be. And since this eclipse hovers around just after the Easter Holiday, religious matters are definitely spotlighted whether we want them to be or not. With the Moon conjuncting Venus the same day as the eclipse, this could portend some happiness and personal joy as well.
New Moon always signals "new" things. New projects. New ideas. New ways of seeing something. New friends. New job. New home. The eclipse is like a Cosmic light switch being thrown on in an area of our lives that needs to be seen and highlighted. Like a flashlight turned on in a dark room, you get to see something or make an awareness that you had not, before. Further, you can lose a friend or ally as the eclipse shows a dark side or a hidden agenda or modus operandi that you were not aware of before. Also, solar eclipses are about outer events in our external world. It could involve people around you who make you react or react. Think of this as seeds that are planted now, that will be harvested in 3, 6, 9 and 12th months from the above date. Things might now happen right away, but guaranteed you will see action on your planting April 9, 2005, July 9, 2005, October 9, 2005, Jan 9, 2006 and April 9, 2006 . This is because as the eclipse begins with a conjunction, then squares, opposes its original aspect, it triggers off energy that is can be catalyzed, and finally, a year later, conjuncts that position once more. For those who are being catalyzed by it, this is going to be an active, dynamic year of change.
This catalyst process is going to be very obvious; for a solar (sun) eclipse always brings outer events, such as a person, a group, or a body of individuals who make decisions and you are influenced by them. How much you're influenced depends up on how close to the eclipse you have a planet or your ascendant, Midheaven, for example.
WHO IS AFFECTED?
This time, it is Aries sun sign people and the opposite sign, Libra sun sign people. Aries people born April 6th through the 10th are affected. The most emphasis will be on April 8th for Aries people and they will feel this eclipse the most. Symbolically, this is a seed planting time; new ideas, new ways of thinking, new ways of looking at life, or a problem, for example. Time for the snake to shed his/her skin and get a new look! Or a new attitude change. Or some kind of "aha" that breaks the chains of darkness with those of us who are affected.
By opposite sign, Libra, those whose birthday is between October 9th through the 13th, with special emphasis on October 11th, will feel this eclipse most intensely. For all of you, there are going to be decisions made, because this eclipse is opposite your Sun. This is "put up or shut up" time. The rubber meets the road here, for Aries and Libra people. It is not time to hide, Aries, or drag your fast moving feet. It is time to gallop toward new awareness and opportunities that are coming your way. If you do, then the same situation, person or event is going to repeat itself on the above dates, throughout 2005 and 2006; so you might as well bite the bullet and "just do it" and make a final decision and move on. And Aries people are usually more than ready to go on a new adventure! They do not need to be pushed.
THE ECLIPSE SPOTLIGHT IS ON ARIES
Aries people involved will find the spotlight on them and new ideas, support, paths and choices are going to open up for them, too. They will see both sides of the coin, and be aware of the other party's intentions. By knowing that, they can make decisions, which definitely are on the plate right now. Aries people will find this a highly active time and they they are adaptable to change, so they'll glide through this eclipse like a breeze.
Because it is an eclipse and the Moon is involved, this gives us pause to look at ourselves in a emotional sense. Just how are we doing as a human being? Are we being too harsh with ourselves? With others? Probably the most important essence of the Moon is PROJECTIONS. Are you projecting your stuff on others unfairly? Stop and look at this, because you're probably doing it because you feel threatened or on the defense with this person, place, group or thing. When we project, this muddles the air and its not the truth--not for you, and not for the other party, either. A projection is what we, personally and subconsciously, don't want to own because it's our Shadow or "bad stuff" that we don't like (or are afraid of), within ourselves. Projection is an easy answer (it's her or his fault, not yours... something did something to you...you didn't have any energy or play in this scenario....kind of thinking... which is not correct.) Any time we aim a projection out at another, we are harming ourselves and them. This is not healthy.
So, this eclipse will give us all pause to look closely at ourselves. What are we putting "out there" and how is being received by others? Sometimes, we just have to stand naked and vulnerable and state our truth and know that this is enough. You don't need to defend yourself, for the truth of the situation will out. Of course, just because you speak your truth doesn't mean the other party is going to agree or buy it, so just be aware that this might not be a touchy-feely happy conclusion to whatever is going on in your life right now.
Still, telling the truth and owning up to and identifying our projections is the BEST thing we can do in the next week leading up to this energy. This may well be a highly emotional day; much more so than usual. The key here is, Aries and Libra folks need to face the music, listen and hear what people are saying--and then run it through your own screens to sift what you can that is positive and healthy first, for you....and secondly for the other party or people/thing/situation involved.
Aries, be on guard. Treat people with an attitude of being gracious, forgiving, and having patience that can promote healing instead of dissensions. Take the emotional high road should a family member, friend, coworker, become nasty, belligerent, angry or snotty. They are in pain. Try to rise above your own flash points and triggers, and know that they are needing he lp... especially your compassion, understanding and love. It will be a real test of you as a person; but knowing that the eclipse, like a light being snapped "on" in a dark room, something out of the darkness is going to raise its head and everyone is going to see it. It is HOW we deal with things at that time, that count. And forewarned is forearmed.
Eclipses begin to be felt five days before; and that means from April 2nd, onward, and you may feel the changes and demands that you become flexible, starting to infiltrate your daily world. Just remain adaptable and you'll get through this just fine.
EPIDEMIC IN THE SUMMER?
Hades, a Uranian sensitive point, is going to be opposite transiting Pluto beginning June 21 through August 7, 2005. Hades will be at 22 degrees Gemini. Pluto will be at 22 Sagittarius. What does this have to do with an eclipse? Plenty. Remember, an eclipse 'squares' itself every three months after it conjuncts? July 8, 2005 is the first square of this eclipse. And at that time, the Hades-Saturn axis becomes alive. Hades has to do with epidemics, although it can certainly mean death in many forms, including assassination attempts. With Saturn there at 28 Cancer, the last degrees, I have often found that epidemics blow up under this aspect structure. Suffice to say, early July, 2005, pushed by this particular new moon eclipse, is going to yield some potential loss of life in some form or another.
ECLIPSES AND HOUSES
HOW this eclipse affects a person is entirely dependent upon what HOUSE the eclipse falls in, what PLANET it affects either by conjunction or opposition, as well as the other ASPECTS to that planet, to either modify or intensify this eclipse.
This requires a professional astrologer to look at your chart to tell you the possibilities. Carol B. Willis is our core faculty astrologer and can be reached at:cbwillis@lightlink.com
ASCENDANT OR MIDHEAVEN INVOLVED?
If you have an Ascendant (rising sign) at 17, 18, 19, 20 or 21st degree or your Midheaven (10th house cusp), then you are going to be directly affected by this eclipse. How?
If the eclipse highlights your ascendant, expect a person or several people within your circle of friends and acquaintances, to get in touch with you. It might be by phone, email, a letter, or they may be coming to visit you. Since this is early spring, new situations may be highlighted. If the eclipse is conjunct your Midheaven, then you can expect to have ideas or have contacts with people that you work with or for. It may be that you're going to a business dinner; with your boss or someone from work. Pay attention if this is so, because some very good long-term things can come out of it for you and your career.
Remember: whatever happens this coming week (usually the five days leading up to the Eclipse are the most active and things are happening, so pay attention...) of April 4th and be prepared for CHANGE and perhaps, a little CHAOS. Just remember, this is good in the long run, although for some of us, it might not seem to be right now as we enter the "shadow" of the pre-eclipse time.
HELP TO MAKE THIS TRANSFORMATION PAINLESS--WELL, ALMOST PAINLESS...
I don't believe we have to SUFFER endlessly through change. The people below are, in my opinion, the best in their particular business and are skillful catalysts to help people to help themselves. Utilize this cosmic energy in the BEST and most healthy of ways... check out this group and choose which tools resonate most strongly with you and contact them. You won't be sorry you did!
ASTROLOGICAL COUNSELORS:
You can engaged the services of the medicinegarden.com's professional astrologer and find out. Our own Carol B. Willis is a natal counselor. Just contact her at: cbwillis@lightlink.com
If you are wanting to move and aren't sure where or you have a place in mind, but aren't sure if it's "right" for you, Gail and Michael have locale information available. If health is your consideration, both are trained medical astrologers. To contact them: Gail Carswell at rockdoc@mindspring.com or Michael Foltz at solardoc@mindspring.com. Better yet, visit their web site: http://www.owlswebnest.com, for more information on all the services they provide.
I'm sure one of these three professionals will be able to shed considerable light in what is going on in your life and the many choices you have available to you to institute and use.
UN-CONFUSE YOURSELF DURING THIS RETROGRADE:
NEED A "Coach", some serious therapy that gets to the "heart" of your angst or what you're wrestling with? We recommend Rose marie Brown. Please contact her at: http://www.rosemariebrown.com or by email at: starrose@sedona.net
VOICE ANALYSIS--THE MISSING NOTE:
I've had my voice analyzed by Ani Williams and I can tell you from personal experience that we all have a "missing note" in our life. So what? Well, consider this. Without this missing note back in our life, we aren't working off of 8 cylinders. We're working on 6--or less! Please go to Ani's web site for more information. This is a life-changing "tool" that you should include in your personal Mercury transformation kit. http://www.aniwilliams.com or contact her via email at: songaia@earthlink.net
SPIRITUAL UPKEEP RENOVATION: NEED A SHAMAN?
Gail Carswell, Michael Foltz, Grace Verte (grace@graceverte.com) and Rosemarie Brown are all trained shamanic facilitators who can help you through your spiritual transformation.
FOR CARE OF BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT: HOMEOPATHY
Our favorite classically trained homeopath is Yolande Grill of Cave Creek, Arizona. She does long-distance case taking by phone and I consider her one of the best we've got in the USA. So, don't delay! She is also a shamanic facilitator, as well. Get a hold of Yolande at: y.grill@att.net
