Tuesday December 21
For I say unto you: it would be easier for a honeypossum to sculpt a perfect likeness of Aleister Crowley out of marmalade and motor oil than it would be to escape the effects of an Eclipse. This Lunar Eclipse in the sign of the Twins signals the need to stop scattering efforts by eliminating unessential activities and ending fruitless conversations and unsatisfying studies. For I say unto you: it would be easier for a wolverine to assassinate the pope using a slingshot loaded with overcooked lima beans than it would be to escape the effects of an Eclipse Tense 90-degree squares from the Sun and Moon to expansive Jupiter and explosive Uranus might motivate impulsive behavior. Happily, a sweet 60-degree sextile with compassionate Neptune softens intemperance with tenderness that keeps us from going too far too fast. The Moon of this eclipse is in a degree (29 Gemini) where, if things go all hodgepodge, expect some sense of “cruelty” to be cited in the mix. This isn’t necessarily “real” cruelty though—it may just be an emotional reaction to change long overdue. (Some people really hate change!) The Moon of this Lunar Eclipse conjunct fixed star Betelgeuse (the easy way) at 28 Gemini is all about the (lunar) longing for the easy way out. And for many, seeing that the Moon also represents “home,” “family,” and “money” (particularly “business money”), this is where the eclipse(s) is(are) going to symbolically manifest—as upheavals in these arenas. Or even the clinging to them as the “certainty” which will “protect” you from change. It would be easier for a western screech owl to throw a javelin through the hole of a doughnut at a distance equivalent to the length of three
soccer fields than it would be to escape the effects of an Eclipse.
But wait—that’s not all! On the other side of the coin (Lunar Eclipses always have “flip sides”) the Sun is exactly conjunct Lachesis (duration). And Hybris (arrogance which comes to an ill end). And Kassandra (truth which isn’t believed) standing in opposition.
This could thus be very good or very bad news (or feelings) arising in your life—anything between “I don’t believe that!” to “I can’t believe it” to “I really HAVE to?” versus “They’re going to get away with that!” to the ever-popular “Why ME?”
For those with natal chart positions (planets, nodes, axis points) between 24 Gemini and 4 Cancer OR 24 Sagittarius and 4 Capricorn, this is personal. This Lunar Eclipse is right in your face.
For those with natal positions between 24 Pisces and 4 Aries (OR) 24 Virgo and 4 Libra, this is something or someone getting in your way, throwing a wrench into your works or something which alters your plans. You are going to have to deal with it. The thing to avoid is thinking it is all them or all you. It isn’t.
For those with natal positions between 27 Taurus and 1 Gemini (OR) 27 Cancer and 1 Leo, expect a bump in your road and a bruise to your ego. Try not to yelp too loud…and don’t hit back! Think logically, not emotionally. Be civil, not sarcastic!
For those with natal positions between 27 Scorpio and 1 Sagittarius, expect critiques. They may not make you happy, but to get where you need to go, you need to deal with it. Whether you know it/like it or not this is an opportunity to learn something useful and valuable, so grumble and get on with it!
For those with natal positions between 27 Capricorn and 1 Aquarius, the reactions/responses you want are not forthcoming. No, it’s not the end of the world. Do yourself a favor—check with your insides. Either you’re not risking enough, you’re not making the effort to be valuable/of value or you’re just plain in the wrong game. On this last—be careful. You may be tempted to pull out just because the going is getting tough. That won’t get you where you want to go either—this is not supposed to be easy!!!
For those with natal placements between 26 Aries and 2 Taurus (OR) 23 Leo and 2 Virgo, you have an opportunity to express yourself in some meaningful way. It’s not mandatory, but if you do speak, you will get heard, which isn’t always the case.
For those with natal placements between 24 Libra and 4 Scorpio (OR) 24 Aquarius and 4 Pisces, you’re in the flow and may as well ride the wave. On the Libra/Scorpio end you’re building something, on the Aquarius/Pisces side you’re finishing a personal cycle. Either way—accept, utilize where you can, enjoy!
Unlike Solar Eclipses, Lunar Eclipses tend to be “prompt”: the date for this event is December 21 (give or take time zones) so, give or take 24 hours, this is the moment. Like all things lunar, Lunar Eclipses are about emotions and things which evoke emotions. Unlike a Solar Eclipse, Lunar Eclipses crest at the eclipse and from there fade into a “gosh, that was some deal!” sort of thing within three months
At 3:33 p.m. The Sun enters Capricorn. This transit marks the Winter Solstice (Summer Solstice south of the equator) and a major turning point of the year. It's time to solidify long-term plans and get organized for the year ahead. The Sun in Capricorn brings a combination of ambition and patience that is tough to beat. Results may not come easily but consistent effort and intense commitment make it possible to set high goals and achieve them.
Fantastic work! I'm not an astrologer. Do the numbers before the Signs mean a day of the month? Or is that a reference to a quadrant on a chart? How will I know what number of Leo I am if I'm born on the 9th of Aug? -- your friend, KMcQ
ReplyDeleteAt 3:33 p.m. The Sun enters Capricorn. This transit marks the Winter Solstice (Summer Solstice south of the equator) and a major turning point of the year.
ReplyDeleteHoly mackerel! Or should I say Wholly Ram?
I'm not sure whether the advice for those between 27 Cancer and 1 Leo fits me - if we flip into conventional astro for a sec, thus leave my 'Triskai sign' hooey out of the picture for the Time-Being - but if it does...is it not possible to be both civil and sarcastic? I think it all depends on who one's talking to, and whether or not the person's capable of hearing both civility and sarcasm at the same time without paying attention to only one at the expense of the other.
"Some people really hate change..." made me laugh loudly - whydaya think I took such a leaning to Chaos? It was my psycho way of trying to deal with the fact that underneath my six million hallucinated uber-selves, I am scared shitful of it, most of the time, and if not fear, it's usually grim growls of "damn it, why does this or that thing or person or way of life have to go away and be replaced by some other one I'm not familiar enough with to skate lemniscates around my peers (or whoever takes the role peers tend to) and not fall through the ice. I find myself clumsy, not seeing things well enough to quickly identify them, and my skillsets suddenly get stamped IRRELEVANT and I am forced to start all over in kindergarten again.
I learned this from Choronzon early this year or late last year - and it was like falling on my head being dropped by my feet by my own hands. Try THAT sometime. Fortunately, the whole business was absurd enough to also make for enough laughter that the headache wasn't TOO painful.
But now I feel I see a lot of stuff in life as if it were upside down...to beat this metaphor to a pulp, and swallow it for whatever symbolic protein it might contain...