by Sonja Francis | Nov 12, 2021 | Astrology Articles, Lunar Eclipse
On November 19th, at 3:57am EST, the Moon opposes the Sun (in 27 degrees of Taurus/Scorpio). This powerful Full Moon is also a Lunar Eclipse. Every six months, the Sun, Moon, & Earth align precisely enough for Solar and Lunar Eclipses to occur, generally (though not always) in pairs of one Lunar and one Solar Eclipse.
This particular Lunar Eclipse is the first of two Eclipses within a two-week period; it offers an opportunity for a deeper, more authentic connection with ourselves and others.
During a Lunar Eclipse, the Full Moon slowly dims as it passes through the Earth’s shadow, stimulating our emotional body and increasing our awareness of unconscious patterns and fears. If you’d like to learn more, and as a Member of my online community, click here to watch my Lunar Eclipse video.
Eclipses are always powerfully connected to the Moon Nodes and thus to our Soul’s Journey (both collectively and individually). All Eclipses transmit new energetic codes and transformative downloads, symbolized by the signs involved, in this case: The Moon is in steady, peaceful Taurus, while the Sun is in passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio.
The more receptive we are to these transformative downloads, the more quickly and easily we can integrate them; time in nature, meditation, art, and spiritual endeavors support this integration process and help us better attune to these evolutionary upgrades.
Relationships of all kinds are highlighted during this time — but with this powerful Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse, there is a particularly strong emphasis both on self-value and on intimate relationships. Full Moons also illuminate the truth and consequences of our choices.
We become aware of what has been suppressed or ignored — or, this being a North Node Eclipse, what needs to be embraced, integrated, and explored — in regards to the Taurus energy.
It’s been 19 years since we experienced a Lunar Eclipse in this degree of Taurus. Think back to Nov. 19th, 2002: What did I need to integrate back then? What became more clear at that time, in regards to exploring my talents? What about my self-worth? Was I able to see my value? What about my relationship to money? To my physical reality? My Body? My ability to receive pleasure? To experience peace? Where do I need to take this to the next level?
We will also address the upcoming Eclipses in our next Forecasting Forum on Nov. 19th, the day of the Lunar Eclipse! Feel free to join us, if you would like to know how these powerful Lunations will impact you personally.
There is currently an Early Bird Special that is available until Nov. 16th! So feel free to take advantage of that, unless you are already a Star Member — you guys are automatically registered and will receive an email to join us live — it goes out the day before the live event, and the mp4-video recording is released within the 24 hours following the live event.
That’s it for announcements and logistics, back to the Full Moon…
Lots of planets are involved in this powerful Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse chart — two T-Squares, both of them with the Focus Point in Aquarius, and the empty leg in Leo. The ruler of Taurus (Venus) and the ruler of Scorpio (Pluto) are both in Capricorn at the time of this Lunation, making this sign an important place to look for how this Eclipse plays out in our lives. More about the specifics in regards to all of this in a moment….
The Moon Nodes are usually in the same sign as an Eclipse, but there are exceptions — those times where the Moon Nodes have not yet moved into the new polarity, but the Full Moon (or New Moon) is within 15 degrees of the transiting Moon Nodes, and therefore close enough to the Lunation to create an Eclipse effect.
This Full Moon is the first Lunar Eclipse in the Taurus-Scorpio polarity, and therefore provides a preview of what we can expect when the Moon Nodes start their journey through Taurus/Scorpio –– a process which unfolds between Jan. 18th, 2022 and July 17th, 2023.
This constitutes a new collective Soul’s Journey, one that puts an emphasis on…
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making more of an effort to honor ourselves, our bodies, our possessions, our talents, our finances, our planet and its resources — in short, anything we value.
We are also invited to release or redefine our relationship to trauma stemming from the past — and also to intimate relationships, death and rebirth, endings and beginnings — in other words, the cycle of life.
With Eclipses this is a longer-term process — in this case, one that will last until July 2023.
Let’s take a closer look at the polarities involved here: The Moon in steady, peaceful Taurus opposes the Sun in passionate, all-or-nothing Scorpio.
Taurus spotlights our relationship to our physical body, what we value on the physical plane, and the planet we live on — while Scorpio highlights our relationship to emotional authenticity, intimacy/sexuality, empowerment/disempowerment, death/rebirth, endings/beginnings — Scorpio is asking us to recognize our deepest desires and truest motivations.
You can ask yourself with this Lunar Eclipse: What do I truly value? What deserves my attention, appreciation, and care? Which of my values stem from social conditioning? Which need to change?
At its best, Scorpio is associated with transformation, and our capacity to shed what may have served us in the past but now hinders our growth. We are indeed being asked to shed something in our life — a false belief, perhaps, or a “fake” identity or “way of being” — but it could also be a relationship, job, or something else more concrete.
The Sun’s passage through Scorpio is a time of transition, a time to go within to honor the realities of death and rebirth — the cycle of life, the most natural thing there is. The Sun started its passage through Scorpio on Oct. 23rd.
Ask yourself: How far have I come in regards to investigating or understanding my deepest desires? How am I doing with owning previously denied or rejected parts of myself? What parts of myself still operate on survival strategies? Where am I still left feeling disempowered in my life?
As our collective consciousness continues to awaken, what’s been in the shadows comes more and more to the forefront, so we can see it more clearly and deal with it on a conscious level. Lunar Eclipses allow us to see the Shadow aspects of each sign as well.
Scorpio ultimately teaches us that every ending is also a beginning — but the denser vibrations of Scorpio tend to bring up trust issues, black-and-white thinking, addiction to drama and darkness (or substances) — and anything we want to prevent. We could find ourselves coming from an instinctual, self-protective place, from survival, rather than intuition and love-based spaciousness.
Ask yourself here: What am I invited to shed? Is there a cycle in my life that is ending? What might a new beginning look like?
The other pole in this balancing act is Taurus, which seeks a healthy relationship with the physical world; the Moon in Taurus calls us back to our senses. Taurus is often associated with money, but the sign is ultimately about our values, of which money is a subset.
We are invited to remember that we are blessed with a miraculous birthday suit, and a beautiful, precious planet — if we feel unworthy or empty inside, material objects or accumulations can only serve as a substitute or distraction from the emptiness that comes from forgetting those facts.
Ask yourself: What do I spend my time, energy, and money on? If this reflected my relationship with myself, what might that mirror show me? Do I feel worthy? Do I value myself? How do I show my value?
Do I seem to struggle with money (accumulating it, keeping it, making the most of it, etc.)? Does money fill an emotional void in my life? Do material objects do that? Or is money simply a tool or an energy exchange for me? How might a shift in perspective help resolve my relationship to money — and ultimately towards myself?
Taurus teaches us about the power of beauty, and about things that make us happy on a physical level — we are also called to develop our talents and sense of self-worth — and are helped to discover and manifest what we truly value and enjoy.
If we are to experience the highest vibration of Taurus, a healthy sense of self-worth is critical, so ask yourself: What matters most to me? What makes me happy, deep down? What is in the way of me honoring the physical plane? Of honoring my body? The planet? Physical beauty?
What is between me and feeling valued in the world? What if I was the only one of me there will ever be? What might my value be then?
In Taurus, we discover what we most require… and enjoy; in Scorpio, we explore what we most desire… and fear.
Let’s move to some of the aspects of this Lunar Eclipse chart:
The Sun in Scorpio aligns with Mercury. This alignment brings a heightened focus towards thinking about the depth of our psyche, facing our worst fears, or dealing with loss in some way — in particular, letting go of the “old”, to let in the “new”.
Ask yourself: If I remain attached to the “old” (perhaps through fear of letting go of it to meet the “new”), might this create some difficulties for me? If I choose to let go of the old, could it help me build inner strength? Am I ready for “the new”? Can I trust the process? The cycles of Life?
Am I noticing an obsessive quality in my thinking? Am I afraid of something bad happening? Or maybe I am just concerned? If I’m trying to control what’s outside of me, how’s that working for me? What might happen if I focused on empowering myself and others? What if I opened my heart 5% more? What if surrendered 5% of my fears?
Venus (the ruler of Taurus) and Pluto (the modern ruler of Scorpio) are currently both in Capricorn.
Venus will move through this sobering, practical sign until March 2022 — much longer than usual, due to her Retrograde phase in December/January.
This suggests that the key to loving and valuing ourselves currently lies in the realization that we need to see ourselves and others for who we are, and we are being asked to have realistic goals when it comes to our relationships, our talents and our money.
Ask yourself: Where do I need to be more real about what I have to offer? What are my limitations? Where is my starting point (A)? Where would I like to end up (B)? How can I realistically get from A to B? What steps do I need to take? Where might I place the first step? Are there obstacles? Where are they?
Also: Where would I set clear and healthy boundaries, if I were aiming to establish empowering, long-term business relationships?
Just a head’s up… We will also talk in more detail about the Venus Station phases and her Retrograde cycle in Capricorn on Dec. 17th (our last Forecasting Forum of the year!)
Venus makes an exact Trine to Uranus in Taurus at the time of the Lunar Eclipse. This helps us to embrace all that is new and unusual. We are ready to experiment — but not to commit. We have an offbeat, pleasant attitude and people are more willing to socialize.
Ask yourself: What do I picture when I imagine revolutionary business or social practices that support my values and make life tangibly more enjoyable for everyone who interacts with me? What might that teach me about my unique talents or value to the world? If I wanted to experience a breakthrough with my career or long-term goals, what might that look like?
Pluto in Capricorn is looking to transform anything toxic or disempowering when it comes to responsibility around social, governmental, and economic issues. We are asked to let go of old structures and systems that keep us disempowered — but really anything that keeps us from creating fully functioning social structures based in self-responsibility and self-mastery — especially self-mastery around our collective limitations.
On a more personal note, Pluto in Capricorn asks us to step into our own authority and asks us not to give our power away to authority figures out there in the world (politicians, doctors, judges, police officers, parents, teachers, etc.). Instead to take responsibility for our own decisions and choices that we make for ourselves long-term.
The consequences of our choices and motivations also become more obvious with this placement. It is therefore more important than ever to ask yourself: Am I choosing from love or fear?
Love expands, fear contracts. Love unifies, fear divides. What am I experiencing more of? And how could I experience a 5% expansion of the heart? 5% greater unification of mind and soul?
Mars (the traditional ruler of Scorpio) is currently in Scorpio and is part of a T-Square, involving Uranus in Taurus & Saturn in Aquarius. I talked about this T-Square in great detail in one of my webinars;. to purchase it, click here, or feel free to re-listen to it, if you are already a Star Member. If you are on that Membership level, it was emailed to you on Oct. 22nd.
I also talked briefly about this T-Square in the last New Moon in Scorpio video.
There is a second T-Square in the Lunar Eclipse chart: The Sun/Mercury alignment & the Moon all square Jupiter in Aquarius, making Jupiter the Focus Point of this T-Square. This puts some stress on our social interactions with others, especially our expectations regarding them.
Ask yourself: What might benefit from a new perspective on my communities (online or in-person)? What attitude shift might lead to more heart-felt interactions with others?
Am I focusing too much on mental concepts, “social norms”, or political affiliations? What are my expectations in connection to causes connected to a better future? Am I feeling overwhelmed with too much social connecting out there in the world?
The solution of a T-Square always lies within the “Empty Leg”, the point located opposite the Focus Point of the T-Square; so in this case: Leo.
When we explore our inner child and what makes us happy, in the here and now… when we become more playful and self-expressed from the heart… when we focus on love and joy… all these bring relief from the stresses of social interactions and social expectations.
Ask yourself: What adventures would my heart want to explore? Where might humor bring relief? What could I express creatively that would inspire others to follow their authentic heart?
To sum it all up: this Lunar Eclipse challenges us to rethink our interactions with others, use our power wisely, and remember we are all interconnected and thus in this vast social experiment together. Hating on others or disconnecting from them is not going to change that!
Use the power of this Lunar Eclipse to get grounded in your physical and emotional body, break up any stagnation in your system or your relationships, and accelerate your transformation by immersing yourself in a deeper connection to all of life.
Here are a few final coaching questions for this Lunar Eclipse: If letting go always brought more peace, what would I dare to release? If I knew for certain that holding on kept me small, could I then simply let go, as best I could?
Where am I holding on to addictions or obsessions that leave me feeling less happy in the end? How could my breath support me in effortlessly releasing the “old” and allowing the “new” to flow in? If my breath gave my body the message that “all is well”, would I consider implementing “conscious breathing” more often?
Remember: When enough of us are able to keep our energy levels high, and authentically integrate all of who we are, those who rely on the denser energies will either change or leave…
Ask yourself often: What if I were in human form at this time to assist with the birthing of a new and higher collective consciousness on Earth?
Please keep in mind that we are still in Eclipse season until Jan. 2nd! So, as best you can, trust that whatever is leaving is making space for something better — the more willing we are to change, the easier it will be.
Stay both grounded and flexible — and don’t jump the gun for the next 6.5 weeks — if you feel compelled to do something, do your best to simply observe the urge. The exception would be something that just happens organically, but if you are ambivalent about a possible action, better to hold off until Eclipse Season ends on Jan 2nd.
You may also want to click here to watch my video on this powerful Full Moon.
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Because Eclipses are so powerful, they require a bigger orb than a regular Full or New Moon. I usually use a 5º orb instead of 2º… so since this Lunar Eclipse takes place in 27 degrees of Taurus:
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in the following: 22-29 degrees of Taurus, Scorpio, Leo, Aquarius, or 0-2 degrees of Gemini, Sagittarius, Virgo, or Pisces? If so, you are more affected by this month’s powerful Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer (the Sun rules Leo; the Moon rules Cancer).
Sonja’s passion is for connecting with people and helping them transform their lives. This led her to train as a life coach, in addition to her lifelong study of Astrology. With her Readings, her coaching and her Soul-Based Astrology Courses she aims to empower and support people in fulfilling their life’s potential and aligning with Soul Purpose.
by Sonja Francis | May 20, 2021 | Astrological Forecasts, Astrology Articles, Lunar Eclipse
On Wednesday, May 26th at 7:14am EDT, a powerful Full Moon in 5.5 degrees of Sagittarius becomes exact. This is a Total Lunar Eclipse of a SuperMoon (i.e., the Moon is closer to the Earth than normal) and as such, this Full Moon’s energy is unusually intense.
Even apart from that, there is a lot to cover with this Eclipse — it is connected to a mutable T-square, with Jupiter as the Focal Point, and it has two Stationing planets: Saturn in Aquarius & Mercury in Gemini!
If you are already a Member of my online community, you can learn more about this month’s Super Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse by clicking here to watch my video
Lunar Eclipses direct our attention to whatever needs to be integrated and balanced, both on the collective and individual levels, over a longer period of time (usually 6 months). Get ready for some big shifts in your life, especially around your relationship with your own belief structures, and around your ability to learn, remain adaptable, and use your “day-to-day mind” intelligently.
Our physical and emotional bodies strongly feel the intensity of it all, so keep in mind: Eclipses ultimately support a shift in consciousness and thus bring us closer to our Soul’s path.
This is the second Lunar Eclipse in Sagittarius since the Moon Nodes moved into Gemini/Sagittarius back on May 5th, 2020 — and the Moon Nodes play a crucial role during Eclipses! Feel free to also check out my webinar on those Moon Nodes (if you haven’t seen it yet). We talk about the connection to our own birth charts… and it’s currently available at a discount!
The last Lunar Eclipse in Sagittarius in the same degree as this one was on May 26th, 2002… Think back to that time: What shifts in perspective happened then? What is possible now?
Let’s take a closer look at this Lunar Eclipse:
The Moon in optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius (which is itself aligned with the South Node) is making an opposition to the Sun in curious, quick-witted, versatile Gemini (which is aligned in turn with the North Node).
Full Moons balance two opposing archetypes, and reconcile their Shadow sides — in this instance, Gemini deals with information, intelligence, and communication, while Sagittarius is concerned with meaning, truth, and wisdom.
The Shadow side of Gemini brings…
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The Shadow side of Gemini brings tons of data but no depth of understanding. It can be scattered-brained, talk without listening, randomly chatter, and allow mind to dominate body, heart, and soul.
Ask yourself: What is the difference between information and interpretation? What might change for me if I questioned my assumptions? Questioned what I think I know? Who I think I am? Why things are the way they are? What new information might I spot if I stepped back and took a wider view? Could I bring 5% more depth and understanding to the information I engage with and share?
The Shadow side of Sagittarius gets stuck in destructive ruts of dogmatism, entitlement, and excesses of all kinds. We get attached to our belief systems and the stories we tell ourselves about life — and therefore also become self-righteous, perhaps even persecute those who differ in their point of view. We also tend to have difficulty dealing with emotions and commitment.
Ask yourself: How could I be 5% more aware of any dogmatic thinking? Of any hypocritical behaviors? What could I do to keep the focus on myself when investigating those things?
Now, how do we integrate Sagittarius with Gemini?
The Gemini-Sagittarius polarity has to do with our ability to connect thoughts and language with higher meaning or wider perspectives — in other words, logical, curious, and expansive thinking.
Ask yourself: What do I already know? What reactions come from my cultural conditioning? What needs a new exploration on my part? Where do I feel particularly impatient or easily become annoyed? Where do I insist on “being right”? How might a dose of curiosity and open-mindedness support a larger exploration of life?
Given we have the South Node in Sagittarius until Jan. 2022, we are invited to become more aware of these Shadow issues, and move into a higher/lighter vibration of this sign. The best way to do this is via the higher/lighter vibration of Gemini. The current placement of the North Node in Gemini invites us to make an effort to work with the Gemini archetype as much as possible.
Given that, let’s take a look at Gemini: at its highest vibration, this sign helps us stay connected to our immediate environment and “day-to-day mind” — processing and sharing as much information as we can, as quickly as possible — it extends an invitation to stay curious, indeed to constantly look for ways to learn what we need, so we can connect all the dots and communicate intelligently.
Ask yourself: What would help me stay open-minded over the next 8 months? What if I were 5% more willing to incorporate new information? What difference might listening 5% more deeply make? What if I made 5% more effort to communicate clearly?
It’s important to realize that the Sagittarian urge to “go beyond” is essential for our growth; when it comes to balancing these energies, that same urge can play a crucial role in how we interact with others and share information — in other words, the Gemini energy.
At its highest vibration, Sagittarius shows us a wider perspective, one that has us looking beyond facts and learned knowledge, to our direct life experiences and the wisdom gained thereby. It’s all about seeking a higher truth, and a higher meaning for life’s challenges — in other words, a philosophy that would help us understand life’s trials and tribulations.
Ask yourself: How can I best apply my wisdom at this time? How might I show my tolerance towards others? Towards life itself? Might a tablespoon of faith support me at this time?
Now, let’s talk about some of the aspects of this Lunar Eclipse chart:
Not only are the Moon Nodes conjunct with the Full Moon — which is natural, given that this is an Eclipse — but we also have a Mercury-Venus alignment in Gemini that makes a wide conjunction with the North Node. This asks us to put effort into connecting and communicating with others. The same is true when it comes to thinking about what is most valuable to our thinking processes.
Here are some good questions to ask ourselves: What do we enjoy hearing about? Talking about? Learning about? Could we honor our thoughts just 5% more, just for a little while?
We are also invited to take a closer look at any values and relationships we want to connect with or learn more about. Since we are in the process of becoming aware of what we value most, we can more easily see now if things are in alignment with how we think, and what we communicate.
Ask yourself: If I am completely honest with myself, what do I hear when I actually listen to my inner dialog about relationships? What do I tell myself about my interactions with others? What’s my relationship with my Self and my own resources (money, talent, ability, etc.)? What do I need to learn or question to achieve greater alignment with myself and others?
Jupiter, the ruler of Sagittarius, has just started its first pass through Pisces — and is now the focal point of a T-square involving the Moon in Sagittarius and the Sun in Gemini.
This is an invitation to to ask ourselves these questions: How do we use our optimism and generous spirit? Are we exhausting ourselves? Could our beliefs be placed in service to our Higher Self? Could our desire for personal growth and opportunities be guided 5% more from an intuitive place?
What might be possible if we kept an open mind and curiously investigated our options? What if we asked ourselves on a daily basis, before making an assumption or jumping to conclusions: “Is this in the best and highest interest of all concerned, myself included?”
Given that the empty leg of this T-square lands in Virgo, we are invited to bring faith and optimism to our daily work routines — and to make choices from a place of discernment (i.e. neutral clarity), rather than from a place of judgment.
Ask yourself: What might I experience if I released all judgment towards social conditioning? What might become possible if I embraced my intuition and generosity on a daily basis? How might a holistic approach or attitude serve me at this time? Could I be kind, loving, and discerning at the same time? What might I discover if I made a list of pros and cons before making any choices?
We will talk in more detail about Jupiter’s first pass through Pisces on May 28th, in my next Forecasting Forum — and in particular, how all of this impacts our own birth charts. Register here to join us live or get the mp4-video recording after May 28th. There will also be an Early Bird Special available until May 25th at midnight EDT.
The Moon in Sagittarius forms a Trine to Chiron in Aries. This makes it easier to explore new healing modalities for body, mind, and heart, all aimed at renewing our enthusiasm for life. We are capable of being compassionate and forgiving with ourselves at this time — and a gentle and holistic approach is best.
Ask yourself: What nurtures my body? My mind? My Soul? Are there any healing modalities I’ve been wanting to explore? Am I ready to go for it?
Mercury, the ruler of Gemini, is in 24 degrees of Gemini at the time of the Super Full Moon. It is stationing in preparation for its second Retrograde phase of the year, and thus is exalted. It also quincunxes Pluto in Capricorn, squares Neptune in Pisces, and aligns with Venus in Gemini. Let’s unpack all that:
Mercury’s Quincunx to Pluto in Capricorn invites us to clarify our true motivations and deal with any underlying fears that are blocking us — and as best as we can, to drop any self-judgment.
Ask yourself: Am I after quick, superficial exchanges? Or intense and authentic connection to what I am building long-term? When it comes to the latter: what am I most afraid of? How might I best build empowerment out there in the world?
Mercury’s Square to Neptune in Pisces invites us to have faith, go with the flow, and let our intuition guide us when it comes to our communications and mental exchanges — and if we are able do so, we will grow.
Mercury squares Neptune until June 10th — this unusually long square is due to Mercury’s Station & Retrograde Phase. Feel free to read more about this challenging aspect in the weekly blog for May 17-23rd (Saturday’s entry).
As best as you can, be compassionate with yourself and others — and watch out for any tendency to make hasty decisions or to be naïve about something you hear or read.
We also might look for some vision, ideal, or dream to motivate us or stir our imagination. As best as you can, be gentle with yourself and others, seek to understand before seeking to be understood.
Ask yourself: Before moving forward with a communication or decision, could I tune in and get really clear about my energy body, and what is needed in this current moment? What if I granted 5% more trust to my inner guidance? What might I hear if I listened 5% more closely to the subtle messages of my divine nature?
We also tend to feel scattered at this time. Should you observe that in yourself, try asking: What might happen if I slowed down and listened to my intuition instead of letting my mind run?
Saturn in Aquarius is still exalted (due to its Station phase) at the time of the Lunar Eclipse — even though already Retrograde — in this exalted state, it trines the North Node in Gemini, sextiles Chiron in Aries, and remains in a Square with Uranus in Taurus. Let’s unpack all of that:
Saturn’s Retrograde motion points to the fact that inner changes must be made before outer forms can shift. It may be advisable for us to keep the focus more on ourselves and check in frequently with our inner compass.
Ask yourself: If I check in with myself, what works (and what doesn’t) when it comes to my social or political affiliations or networks? If I am completely honest with myself, is there anything that calls for a reassessment on my part?
Saturn’s Trine to the North Node in Gemini invites us to focus on solid and realistic ideas and concepts that serve us long-term.
Ask yourself: How might curiosity and an open mind lead to more sustainable solutions for my communities? What might I share with “my people” if I wanted to manifest something that would last and be sustainable for all involved? What might “responsible sharing” look like? What could I teach or learn that could have a long-term impact for me and my communities?
Saturn’s Sextile to Chiron in Aries presents an opportunity to connect with others responsibly and engage in a healing process that can bring progress in our various communities — maybe even worldwide.
Ask yourself: Could I allow myself and others to be human? What if my personal limitations were my main drivers for taking creative or unusual approaches? If that were true, would I be willing to commit myself 5% more to learning more about my limitations (without judgment)? What might be possible if I allowed myself to let go of regrets, and focused instead on what works and what doesn’t for me today?
For even more info on the Saturn Station and Square to Uranus, watch my New Moon in Taurus video or read the article!
Lastly, let me just mention some aspects involving Mars in Cancer:
Mars opposes Pluto in Capricorn and trines Neptune in Pisces. The opposition with Pluto requires a deep dive into our unconscious around the masculine energy and our need for safety.
Ask yourself: What is my motivation around achieving something out there in the world? How about at home? What might a balance between home/family and career/long-term goals look like for me? How might a deep focus on self-care or emotional authenticity serve me at this time? What needs to transform so I can feel more empowered?
We may have feelings connected to past experiences with the masculine energy; Mars’ Trine to Neptune can help us let go of any such feelings that we are ready to release.
Ask yourself: What is ready to be released at this time? Where do I sense emotional blockages? How might a good dose of love and forgiveness support me with this? Could I perhaps tap into my heart energies 5% more to get a sense that “everything will turn out just as it needs to”?
To sum it all up for this Lunar Eclipse: This powerful Super Full Moon highlights the power of perspective — what we see depends on where we stand, literally and figuratively. Gemini & Sagittarius are both extroverted, social signs, yet Jupiter and Neptune in Pisces, as well as Mars in Cancer in this Lunar Eclipse chart promote our connection to the feminine energies within us (this is true for both our physical body and our feeling-body).
If something resonates with you, it means it is aligned with your energy, so move toward that which resonates, and away from that which does not. There’s no need for “judgement” here, simply listen to your physical body and your feeling body, heed your inner guidance, and ask yourself: Where have I been getting drained? Where do I get recharged?
Where lies the path of least resistance towards myself? What assumptions are holding me back? What role does my thinking play in all of this?
The next 6 months require some adjustments: on the one hand, there is a desire to go within and get quiet — and on the other, a need to expand our horizons and learn more about life and our day-to-day interactions. We are also invited to focus both on nurturing the mind and on staying in touch with our feeling-body.
As best as you can, stay as open-minded as possible — nothing will be gained by clinging to the past or insisting on your truth being “the” truth. Infuse your daily routines with a heart-centered attitude that promotes health: If you are able, go for walks in nature, take yoga classes, practice walking meditations, or dance and sing or chant your way through the living room…
It’s best for us to move forward slowly but surely, knowing all the while that our sense of balance must come from within, staying rooted in the inner knowing that all is well.
Ask yourself: What kind of experiences outside of my everyday routine might widen my perspective and understanding of life? Who supports my journey towards greater self-realization? What or who “feeds” me? Could I allow those connections to grow stronger and more meaningful?
Remember: Eclipses bring a strong focus to endings and beginnings — they push us forward in our evolution and connect us more fully to our Soul’s Journey. As best as you can, trust that whatever is leaving or falling apart is making way for something better — the more open we are to change, the easier it will be to go to the next level.
To learn more about this month’s Super Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse, please click here to watch my video.
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Because Eclipses are so powerful, they require a bigger orb than a regular Full or New Moon. I usually use a 5º orb instead of 2º… so since this Lunar Eclipse takes place in 5.5º of Sagittarius:
Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 0-11 degrees of Sagittarius, Gemini, Virgo, or Pisces? If so, you are more affected by this month’s powerful Super Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer (the Sun rules Leo; the Moon rules Cancer).
For a more in-depth look at the upcoming Eclipses & Jupiter in Pisces as it relates to your own birth chart, join us live for the Monthly Forecasting Forum on May 28th at 2pm EDT/7pm London Time; or register to get the mp4-video presentation of this webinar 😉
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by Sonja Francis | Nov 23, 2020 | Astrology Articles
On Nov. 30th at 4:30am EST, a Full Moon becomes exact in 8.5 degrees of Gemini. This powerful Full Moon is also a Lunar Eclipse, the first of two Eclipses within a two week-period, offering an opportunity for expanding our thinking and expressing ourselves with confidence and optimism.
During a Lunar Eclipse, the Full Moon slowly dims as it passes through the Earth’s shadow, a Lunar Eclipse therefore stimulates our emotional body and increases our awareness of unconscious patterns and fears. If you are already a Member of my online community, click here to watch my Lunar Eclipse video for more details.
Eclipses are always powerfully connected to the Moon Nodes and thus to our Soul’s Journey (on a collective and individual level). All Eclipses transmit new energetic codes and transformative downloads, symbolized by the signs involved: The Moon and the North Node are in chatty, versatile Gemini, while the Sun and the South Node are in adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius. Feel free to also check out my webinar in connection with those Moon Nodes: our collective Soul Journey until Jan. 2022 (if you haven’t seen it yet).
The more receptive we are to these transformative downloads, the easier and more quickly we can integrate them: time in nature, meditation, art, and spiritual endeavors support this integration process and help us be attuned to these evolutionary upgrades.
Lunar Eclipses give us a chance to realize how far we’ve come since the time of the last set of Eclipses — we gain a better insight as to whether we are where we’d like to be, or if it’s time to correct our course.
The last Lunar Eclipse in the same polarity was on June 5th, 2020. This current Eclipse cycle will continue a conversation that started back then around our beliefs and attitudes towards government and how we meet challenges that are coming up as a collective: Could we each take responsibility for our part in that conversation and the stories we are attached to? Are we willing to participate in that conversation in a mature way? Are we hiding behind “old” beliefs and social conditioning?
Are we able to acknowledge our limitations and shortcomings without making others “wrong”? Are we willing to approach this unique collective situation with a curious mind and an open heart?
Now, write down those same coaching questions, and this time substitute “we” with “I”, “our” with “my”, etc. Notice how different the questions sound and feel…
Lunar Eclipses direct our attention to whatever needs to be integrated and balanced on a collective and individual level over a longer period of time. We are invited to get ready for some big shifts in our lives, especially around our relationship with our belief structures, and our ability to learn, stay adaptable, and use our day-to-day mind intelligently.
Our physical and emotional bodies strongly feel the intensity of it all. Just remember: Eclipses ultimately support a shift in consciousness and thus bring us closer to our Soul’s path.
Eclipse season already began on Nov. 20th (ten days prior to the Lunar Eclipse becoming exact)… it will last until Dec. 24th. Feel free to join us live on Dec. 6th at 11:30am EST for the last Forecasting Forum of the year!
We will take a look at the Jupiter-Saturn alignment in Aquarius, which starts a new 20-year social-economic cycle, and a larger 200-year cycle between these two social planets in the Air element! And I will also answer questions about the upcoming Eclipses!
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This current Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse has two Quincunxes, a highly exalted Neptune in Pisces — that also squares the Moon Nodes — and a supportive connection to Chiron (the Wounded Healer). I will go into all those in detail in a moment…
As our collective consciousness continues to awaken, what’s been in the shadows comes to the forefront more and more, so we can see it more clearly and deal with it on a conscious level. Lunar Eclipses allow us to see the Shadow aspects of each sign as well.
The consequences of our choices and motivations also become more obvious. It is therefore more important than ever to ask yourself: Am I choosing from love or fear? Love expands, fear contracts. Love unifies, fear divides. What am I experiencing more of? And how could I experience 5% more expansion of the heart? 5% greater unification of mind and soul?
Until Jan. 2022, we will be dealing with the Sagittarius/Gemini polarity, as the Moon Nodes will be moving through those two mutable signs until then — and given this, we will be seeking balance and integration around those two poles — collectively and individually speaking… So let’s look at those signs in more detail:
The Moon and North Node in Gemini, invite us to…
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The Moon and North Node in Gemini invite us to make an effort to learn more about our communication skills — how we share or process information — and to look for ways to learn what we need if we are to connect all the dots and communicate intelligently.
Personal growth will now come easier if we are working on our communication skills and our day-to-day interactions with our immediate communities. Staying curious and open-minded (rather than coming from “already always knowing” or assumptions) will bring greater happiness, balance, and fulfillment in all areas of life.
Ask yourself: Are my communication skills helping me grow? If I were a teacher, would I say I was teaching others as much as learning from others? What else might I need to learn or understand in order to go beyond my cultural/religious conditioning? What has changed in the past 6months in that regard?
How could I make my experience of “processing/sharing information” and interacting with others more beneficial for everyone involved?
The Sun and South Node in Sagittarius insist that we rein in any tendency to be dogmatic with our belief systems and let go of “being right”. The message is to avoid living up solely to the standards of our cultural or religious conditioning and overvaluing our belief systems.
In the same spirit, we are invited to be more conscious of any tendency for us to become unquestioningly attached to the stories we tell ourselves about life, to be self-righteous, and to persecute those who differ in their point of view from ours.
It comes down to this: What might become possible if we spiced up our search for a higher truth (and meaning for life’s challenges) with a big pinch of curiosity and open-mindedness?
If there was a way to combine day-to-day thinking and mind-engagement with the wisdom we have gained from our direct life experiences… what might that way be?
As always when Gemini and Sagittarius are involved, we may feel restless and impatient; moving fast is what we prefer at this time — but the mind tends to forget that some parts of us may need more time to arrive where it has already leaped.
Remember that impatience is a form of fear: the fear of things moving too slowly, or of the timing of things not matching up with our conditioned thoughts or expectations.
Ask yourself: What is the difference between information and interpretation? What might change for me if I questioned my assumptions and what I think I know? Who I think I am? Why things are the way they are?
What new information might I spot if I stepped back and took a wider view?
Right now, it’s not about being right, and knowing it all, it’s more about connecting with others on a day-to-day basis in the spirit of mutual learning and sharing of information. You could ask yourself: Would I rather be right or happy? Would I rather be right or connected with others?
What is “truth”? How is it different from having a life perspective (or an opinion)? Could I be open to discussing my life perspectives or philosophies with others, without needing to be attached to everyone believing in the same story?
What if I was more conscious about my expectations of others and myself? Might that enable me to soften my grip a little?
The Shadow side of both of those signs: feeling scattered and overextended, being cynical, self-righteous, or dogmatic.
With Shadow issues, the more awareness we bring to them, the less impact they have on us. What we believe dictates what we are able to see. How we filter and interpret the millions of bits of sensory data processed by our nervous system each second determines our perception of reality.
As best as you can, integrate the Gemini mind energy/information/conditioning with Sagittarius’s wisdom-energy generated from life’s experiences and the quest for a larger truth and broader understanding.
Let’s take a look at some of the aspects of this Lunar Eclipse chart, starting with the most exact ones:
We have two Quincunxes in connection with the Sun and the Moon: The Moon in Gemini quincunxes Venus in Scorpio, turning our attention towards the mismatch between our need for mental stimulation, and our desire to connect on a deep emotional level.
Ask yourself: Am I after superficial exchanges? Or intense and authentic emotion?
Am I seeking out new information and keeping an open mind? Am I wanting to keep my mind busy with mental distractions — such as listening to the news or reading about other peoples’ opinions?
Do I feel nudged toward emotionally deep transformative connections? What are my motivations when connecting and relating to others? No matter what I engage in, could I drop any self-judgment? Could I even allow myself to dance with those mismatched energies?
Uranus, the planet most associated with individuation and innovation, is currently in Taurus and quincunxes the Sun in Sagittarius. This invites us to trust our body’s guidance, which could prove helpful, given an unexpected turn of events could leave us uneasy or unsettled.
Ask yourself: What messages does my body have for me? How flexible could I be if I really tried? What if I could ground my restlessness and energetic discomfort into the Earth? What needs to be shifted internally, so I can stay open and aligned with my unique, divine preferences? Could I be open to having a breakthrough in connection with the physical/material plane?
Remember: The best way to deal with Quincunxes is not to keep looking for the exact solution, but for ways to feel ok when things are not an exact match — in other words, when something is uncomfortable…
The Moon in Gemini makes a sextile to Chiron in Aries, and the Sun in Sagittarius trines Chiron. So let’s unpack that:
The Moon’s Sextile to Chiron is an opportunity to connect with others, to talk about our insecurities and sensitivities, and to take a fiercely compassionate approach toward ourselves and others, especially when it comes to personal goals and passions. We all have flaws, wounds, insecurities (especially right now); the more we can open up to that being ok, the less judgmental we will be with others.
Ask yourself: What will I do with this particular opportunity? What if taking a compassionate approach towards myself and others actually made for more fulfilling connections? How might a compassionate approach bring me into better alignment with my physical, mental, and emotional body?
For the next 6 months, as best as you can, practice gentleness and be kind to yourself and others, in words and deeds.
The Sun’s Trine to Chiron creates a supportive environment for healing our insecurities. We can bring greater awareness to our feelings of shame around our wounded masculine energies (not doing enough, not courageous enough, not producing enough, being over-assertive or too aggressive), and any self-deprecating thoughts or behaviors.
Something else that supports healing our insecurities is a sense that we are pursuing a worthy personal goal — this could be something as simple as a desire to explore and go beyond what we already know, or simply accepting our own human complexities while we are on “our mission”.
Ask yourself: How open can I be to being courageously myself, with all my sensitivities and insecurities? What if my so-called flaws and insecurities have become some of my best assets and strengths? Where might this be true for me?
How complex could I allow myself to be? How about everyone else out there in the world? Could I give others permission to be just as complex?
Mercury, the ruler of Gemini, is currently in Scorpio and sextiles Jupiter (the ruler of Sagittarius). Furthermore, since Jupiter is closely aligned with Pluto & Saturn in Capricorn, Mercury also sextiles those two.
This connection creates a possibility of expansion, empowerment, and self-mastery, via a deeper exploration of our motivations. We also have an opportunity to share what’s important to us from a place of open-mindedness, commitment, depth, emotional authenticity, and excitement.
It also spotlights the need to pay attention to the big picture on a collective level and to the inner processes connected to our fears and traumas from the past. Humor could be a way to tap into this energetic combo.
Ask yourself: What could I explore out there in the world that would relax my “survival mind”? Is a deeper mental process asking to be explored? If my life had a purpose, what might that be? What steps might better align me with my desire to feel empowered and whole? What will time do to support me in this?
The more planets concentrated in one sign, the more important those archetypes and lessons become; in this case we are dealing with multiple planets in Capricorn, and this intensifies the call for integrity, discipline, tenacity, the overcoming of challenges, and a responsible or mature use of power.
It also emphasizes the importance of consciously choosing what deserves our attention, rather than being at the mercy of whatever crosses our mind or path — or giving our power away to people or events that give us incomplete or incorrect or fear-inspiring information. Ask yourself: What is the best use of my time, energy, and resources? Where do I want to focus my attention? For example, might there be an empowering perspective on the current global health situation, one that could transform my thinking? Perhaps even bring greater inner peace and stability?
Neptune comes to halt in 18º of Pisces on Nov. 28th — to end its 5-month Retrograde phase, making its energy extra-potent at the time of the Lunar Eclipse. Neptune increases our access to spiritual insights and creativity at this time. We may want to practice going beyond our favorite stories and perceptions, to look for the spaciousness that we gain when we don’t give meaning to anything, and acknowledge the meaning we have already given to everything around us.
Ask yourself: What do I feel and perceive when I go beyond all stories, all assumptions, and all meaning? Just for a moment, could I release my attachments to the meanings I have given to everything — just for a moment, and just as best as I can, no better? How does it feel, and what do I perceive, when I do that? Might observing or simply being present with my thoughts and feelings on a daily basis — without judgment or needing to act — show me how much of my reality is shaped by my beliefs and biases?
Neptune in Pisces still squaring the Moon Nodes in Gemini-Sagittarius until Feb. 2021, encouraging us to use our sixth sense, and to double-check everything we hear and see against our inner intuitive knowing. Our intuition has access to divine intelligence, which is able to perceive paradoxes and the underlying interconnectedness, rather than parts and polarities.
Ask yourself: What doesn’t change, no matter when (or how often) I look? Could I look beyond the mind and tap into the larger field of energy all around me? What nourishes my soul? Could I make time for silence, surrender, and self-reflection? Even if it’s seems impossible… just a few minutes every day?
The empty leg (for Neptune’s Square to the Moon Nodes) lies in Virgo; this symbolizes that discernment is key! Virgo advises us to let go of judgement and concentrate on what is helpful.
Virgo also teaches us that small things matter. This could be: simple ways to make a difference for ourselves and others, health-wise and in our work routine — for example, a daily routine that incorporates spiritual practices and gentle exercise — it could also be about being of service.
Ask yourself: What might this look like for me? What little steps could I take to experience more peace in my daily life? What is truly helpful to me? Where could I be of service to others — perhaps by spreading more peace and love?
To sum it all up for this powerful Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse:
There are the facts, and then there is our interpretation — we attribute meanings, generate assumptions and conclusions, and these in turn harden into beliefs… and those beliefs create our reality. When we change our interpretation of the facts, we can change our perspective, and start creating a different reality.
This requires an open mind, an open heart, and the ongoing realization that nothing is static and nothing is separate… The observer affects what is observed because everything is always interacting with everything else.
So, what is Universal Truth? Wouldn’t it have to be something that is true no matter what? No matter what country I come from? No matter the color of my skin? No matter my sexual orientation? My status in society? My age? My physical appearance? My physical or mental health? The weather? What is always there if I look beyond memory or concepts, if I just look here and now?
It’s more important than ever to think with our heart, respond rather than react, and remember that we are all spiritual beings learning how to be human in a very different world than we lived in just 8 months ago. As best as you can, stay grounded, avoid distractions, and be very discerning about what deserves your attention and energy!
For the next six months, you could ask yourself: What do I learn from my interactions with others? What am I willing to learn? What could I read or watch that would give me new information that feels empowering to me and worth my time?
Remember: Eclipses bring a strong focus to endings and beginnings, pushing us forward in our evolution, and connecting us more fully to our Soul’s Journey. As best as you can, trust that whatever is leaving or falling apart is making way for something better — the more open we are to change, the easier it will be to go to the next level.
I’ll end here with a quote from Ann Albers: “Honor your earth and your fellow human beings. Keep your hearts open by being kind to yourself first. Then, no matter what anyone else does, be kind… Everyone is learning. Go forth with an open heart, for in each open heart the Divine finds an open window through which it can pour Love into your life and into the entire human race.”
Again, feel free to watch my Lunar Eclipse video for more details.
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Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 3-14 degrees of Gemini, Sagittarius, Virgo, or Pisces? If so, you are more affected by this month’s Full Moon. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer (the Sun rules Leo, the Moon rules Cancer)
Sonja’s passion is for connecting with people and helping them transform their lives. This led her to train as a life coach, in addition to her lifelong study of Astrology. With her Readings, her coaching and her Soul-Based Astrology Courses she aims to empower and support people in fulfilling their life’s potential and aligning with Soul Purpose.
by Sonja Francis | Jun 1, 2020 | Astrology Articles
On June 5th at 3:12pm EDT, a powerful Full Moon in 15.5 degrees of Sagittarius becomes exact; this powerful Full Moon is also a Lunar Eclipse — and as such, its energy is unusually intense.
The last Lunar Eclipse in Sagittarius was on May 26th, 2002. Think back to that time: What happened then? What is possible now?
There is a lot to cover today with this Eclipse, as it is also connected to a mutable T-square — and Chiron connects with the Moon! If you are already a Memerb of my online community, and want to learn more about this month’s Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse, click here to watch my video.
This is the first Lunar Eclipse in Sagittarius since the Moon Nodes have moved into Gemini/Sagittarius on May 5th (2020). And it is also the first of three Eclipses within the next 4 weeks. The Moon Nodes play a crucial role during Eclipses! Feel free to also check out my webinar on those Moon Nodes, here (if you haven’t seen it yet).
Let’s take a closer look at this Lunar Eclipse: The Moon in optimistic, adventurous, truth-seeking Sagittarius (which is aligned with the South Node) is making an opposition to the Sun in curious, quick-witted, versatile Gemini (which is aligned in turn with the North Node).
Lunar Eclipses direct our attention to whatever needs to be integrated and balanced on a collective and individual level over a longer period of time. Get ready for some big shifts in your life, especially around your relationship with your belief structures, and your ability to learn, stay adaptable, and use your day-to-day mind intelligently.
Our physical and emotional bodies strongly feel the intensity of it all. Just remember: Eclipses ultimately support a shift in consciousness and thus bring us closer to our Soul’s path.
We talked in more detail about all upcoming three Eclipses on May 31st — and how they impact our own birth charts. Feel free to get the mp4-video recording here (this webinar also includes access to the Lunar Eclipse video).
The Gemini/Sagittarius polarity has to do with our ability to connect thoughts and language with higher meaning or wider perspectives — in other words, logical, curious, and…
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The Gemini/Sagittarius polarity has to do with our ability to connect thoughts and language with higher meaning or wider perspectives — in other words, logical, curious, and expansive thinking.
Ask yourself: What do I already know? What reactions come from my cultural conditioning? What needs a new exploration on my part? Where do I feel particularly impatient or easily annoyed? Where do I insist on “being right”? How might a dose of curiosity and open-mindedness support a larger exploration of life?
Now, how do we integrate Sagittarius with Gemini?
For the next six months, we seek balance, as we become more aware of something that needs to be brought into alignment or integrated. The balance in question is between our mental processes — symbolized by Gemini — and our quest for a larger truth or meaning (linked to Sagittarius).
It’s important to realize that the Sagittarian urge to “go beyond” is essential for our growth; when it comes to balancing these energies, that same urge can play a crucial role in how we interact with others and share information — in other words, the Gemini energy.
At its highest vibration, Sagittarius shows us a wider perspective, one that has us looking beyond facts and learned knowledge, to our direct life experiences and the wisdom gained thereby. It’s all about seeking a higher truth, and a higher meaning for life’s challenges — in other words, a philosophy that would help us understand life’s trials and tribulations.
Ask yourself: How can I best apply my wisdom at this time? How can I show my tolerance towards others? Towards life? How might a tablespoon of faith support me at this time?
So that’s Sagittarius‘s highest vibration — what of its shadow side? When we suppress this energy inside of us, we become unquestioningly attached to our belief systems and the stories we tell ourselves about life — and therefore self-righteous — we might even persecute those who differ in their point of view. We also tend to have difficulty dealing with emotions and commitment.
Ask yourself: How could I be 5% more aware of any dogmatic thinking? And of any hypocritical behaviors? What could I do to keep the focus on myself when investigating those?
Since we also have the South Node in Sagittarius until Jan. 2022, we are invited to become more aware of these shadow issues, and move into a higher/lighter vibration of this sign. The best way to do this is via the higher/lighter vibration of Gemini. The current placement of the North Node in Gemini invites us to make an effort to work with the Gemini archetype as much as possible.
So, let’s take a look at Gemini: at its highest vibration, this sign helps us stay connected to our immediate environment and “day-to-day mind” — processing and sharing as much information as we can, as quickly as possible — we are invited to stay curious, constantly looking for ways to learn what we need, so we can connect all the dots and communicate intelligently.
Ask yourself: What would help me stay open-minded over the next 18 months? What if I were 5% more willing to incorporate new information? What difference might listening 5% more deeply make? What if communicated with 5% more clarity?
When we suppress the higher vibration of the Gemini energy, we likewise move into its shadow side: superficiality, being scattered-brained, talking without listening, chattering randomly, sharing information without substance or meaning.
Ask yourself: What is the difference between information and interpretation? What might change for me if I questioned my assumptions and what I think I know? Who I think I am? Why things are the way they are? What new information might I spot if I stepped back and took a wider view?
Now, let’s talk about some of the aspects of this Lunar Eclipse chart:
Not only are the Moon Nodes in a wide conjunction with the Full Moon — which is why this is an Eclipse — but we also have a Venus Retrograde in Gemini that aligns with the Sun. This asks us to put effort into connecting and communicating with others, as well as think about what is most valuable to our thinking processes.
Some questions to ask ourselves here: What do we enjoy hearing about? Talking about? Learning about? Could we honor our thoughts just 5% more, just for a little while?
We are also invited to take a look at past values and relationships that we have outgrown or want to revisit. We are in the process of becoming aware of what we value most, and we can see now if it is in alignment with how we think, and what we communicate.
Ask yourself: If I am completely honest with myself, what do I clearly hear when I actually listen to my inner dialog about relationships? What do I tell myself about my interactions with others? What’s my relationship with my Self and my own resources? What do I need to learn or question to achieve greater alignment with myself and others?
The Mars/Neptune alignment in Pisces is the focus point of a T-square involving the Moon in Sagittarius, and the Sun/Venus alignment in Gemini.
This invites us to ask these questions: How do we use our masculine energies? Are we exhausting ourselves? Can the masculine be in service to the feminine? Can our actions be guided from an intuitive place?
What might be possible if we kept an open mind and curiously investigated our options? What would be possible if we asked ourselves on a daily basis, before taking an action: “Is this in mine and others highest interest?”
Given that the empty leg of this T-square lands in Virgo, we are invited to bring intuitive actions to our daily work routines — and to make choices from a place of neutral clarity, rather than judgment.
Ask yourself: What might I experience if I released all judgment towards my masculine energies? What might be possible if I embraced my intuition on a daily basis? How might a holistic workout or work routine serve me at this time? Could I be kind, loving, and discerning at the same time? What might I discover if I made a list of pros and cons before making any choices?
The Moon in Sagittarius also forms a Trine to Chiron in Aries. This makes it easier to explore new healing modalities for body, mind, and heart, aimed at renewing our enthusiasm for life. We are capable of being compassionate and forgiving with ourselves at this time — and a gentle and holistic approach is best.
Ask yourself: What nurtures my body? My mind? My Soul? Are there any healing modalities I’ve been wanting to explore? Am I ready to go for it?
Mercury, the ruler of Gemini, is in 9 degrees of Cancer at the time of the Eclipse; it sextiles Uranus in Taurus, squares Chiron in Aries, and trines Mars in Pisces. Let’s unpack all that:
With Mercury in Cancer, we want to share with loved ones and connect to what’s familiar; we are more sensitive to our surroundings, and might take things more personally.
The Trine to Mars eases connecting on a compassionate level and going with the flow. We are able to take care of things close to our heart — especially in connection with food, family, real-estate, self-care, our home, and our upbringing.
As best as you can, take care of yourself, and relax: All good things come to those who truly know how to take care of themselves 😉
Ask yourself: If I honored my feelings 5% more, and practiced 5% more self-care, might this create more inner peace? What actions might I take if I tuned in with myself on a regular basis?
As best as you can, allow yourself to take your time processing things emotionally, physically, mentally… there is no rush, unless you decide there is 😉
The Square to Chiron asks us to stretch and grow around our ability to communicate from a vulnerable place. We are energized to move past harsh criticism of ourselves or others towards more loving and compassionate connections. As best as you can, be open to bringing courage, love, and understanding to it all (and that includes you, too) 🙂
Ask yourself: What might a courageous heart do, when it feels insecure or triggered? What might a good dose of love and compassion bring to the table? How might I access 5% more of those ingredients when most needed?
The Sextile to Uranus gives us an opportunity to put a new spin on our “old” thinking structures and learn to see the past in a new light. Group activities or brainstorming with like-minded people could generate amazing insights.
Ask yourself: What can I see now that I wasn’t able to see six months ago? How might connecting to others in unusual or new ways create a better future for all of us, and for this planet?
Jupiter (the ruler of Sagittarius), is in Capricorn and still retrograde; we are currently accessing its energy from within, so ask yourself: What’s my inner process around the stories I tell myself about society? And what about the ones I tell myself about my professional goals?
What filters have I put in place? What expectations come about due to those filters? What are my inner attitudes? How do I view the current social and economic situation?
What would I see if I floated up above the current view? If I could create a new possibility that was better aligned with my higher truth.. what might that look like?
Jupiter in Capricorn conjuncts Pluto and Saturn — and all three of them are currently retrograde — so there is more questioning of old social structures, and more looking for what is really true for ourselves in this now-moment.
Naturally, we all perceive, process, and communicate through the filters of our gender, education, culture, religion, and history, both personal and beyond. That said, the more we learn and grow, the harder it is to judge, objectify, or abuse others.
Ask yourself: Might stepping outside my familiar environment generate a wider perspective?
How would I think about life, if I identified as _______ (fill in the blank — a different gender, asexual, differently “abled”, of different ancestry, a different relationship status, or religious affiliation, income bracket, height, part of a larger family, an orphan, etc…)?
We might also want to take a closer look at our inner processes around feeling empowered — and around trust in our own authority.
Ask yourself (and really check here): Where do I sometimes give my power away? Who did I put in charge of what I feel? Or experience? To whom have I delegated the decision of what’s best for me? Who gets to decide how empowered I feel?
What if I paid 5% more attention to my inner state? What if I took 5% more responsibility for who I’m being? And for how that leaves me feeling?
To sum it all up for this Lunar Eclipse: Gemini & Sagittarius are both extroverted, social signs, yet all the Water and Earth signs in this Lunar Eclipse chart, as well the all the Retrogrades promote our connection to the feminine energies within us (both our physical and feeling-body).
If something resonates with you, it means it is aligned with your energy, so move toward that which resonates and away from that which does not. There’s no need for “judgement” here, simply listen to your physical and feeling body, heed your inner guidance, and ask yourself: Where have I been getting drained? Where do I get recharged?
Where lies the path of least resistance towards myself? What assumptions are holding me back? What role does my thinking play in all of this?
The next six months require some adjustments: On the one hand, there is a desire to go within and get quiet — and on the other, a need to expand our horizons and learn more about life and our day-to-day interactions. We are also invited to focus on nurturing the mind and staying in touch with our feeling-body.
As best as you can, stay as open-minded as possible; nothing will be gained by clinging to the past, or insisting on your truth being “the” truth. Infuse your daily routines with intuitive actions that promote health: Go for walks in nature, take yoga classes, practice walking meditations, or dance and sing your way through the living room…
It’s best for us to move forward slowly but surely, knowing that our sense of balance must come from within, and staying rooted in the inner knowing that all is well.
Ask yourself: What kind of experiences outside of my everyday routine might widen my perspective and understanding of life? Who supports my journey towards greater self-realization? What or who “feeds” me? Could I allow those connections to grow stronger and more meaningful?
Remember: Eclipses bring a strong focus to endings and beginnings — they push us forward in our evolution and connect us more fully to our Soul’s Journey. As best as you can, trust that whatever is leaving or falling apart is making way for something better — the more open we are to change, the easier it will be to go to the next level.
And… watch your words and thoughts, you are a stronger Creator than ever… Again, to learn more about this month’s Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse, please click here to watch my video
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Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 10-21 degrees of Sagittarius, Gemini, Virgo, Pisces? If so, you are more affected by this month’s Full Moon. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer (the Sun rules Leo; the Moon rules Cancer).
For a more in-depth look at the upcoming three Eclipses in relationship to your own birth chart, get the mp4-video presentation of the “Eclipses” webinar here 😉
Star Members: remember, you are automatically invited to join the upcoming Forecasting Forum, via email — and if you aren’t able to join live, you’ll also receive an emailed recording of the event! If you’re in that membership tier, please check your inbox for those emails — you may want to flag them if they’re going into your junk mail. To become a Star Member, click here.
Sonja’s passion is for connecting with people and helping them transform their lives. This led her to train as a life coach, in addition to her lifelong study of Astrology. With her Readings, her coaching and her Soul-Based Astrology Courses she aims to empower and support people in fulfilling their life’s potential and aligning with Soul Purpose.
by Sonja Francis | Jan 8, 2020 | Astrology Articles
Before we get started, I would like to make an important announcement: Everyone who is currently a Star or SuperStar Member of my online community, please make sure to watch the coming Forecasting Forum, live on Jan. 12th at 11:30am EST, or via the video recording. I will be making some very important changes to my Star and SuperStar Memberships, and I want you all to know about them, so you are informed how to best take advantage of your Membership in 2020.
On Jan. 10th at 2:21pm EST, the Moon opposes the Sun (in 20 degree of Cancer-Capricorn) — this is a Lunar Eclipse becoming exact. This powerful Full Moon is actually the second of two Eclipses in a row; the first one was the Solar Eclipse in Capricorn on Dec. 25/26th.
Eclipses are always powerfully connected to the Moon Nodes and thus to our Soul’s Journey. Relationships of all kinds are highlighted during this time — but with this powerful Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse, there is a particularly strong emphasis on family- and business-relationships. If you’d like to learn more, and as a Member of my online community, click here to watch my Lunar Eclipse video.
Lots of planets are involved in this powerful Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse chart — Mercury, Saturn, Pluto, Uranus and Neptune — and all play an important role, so buckle up! More about the specifics in regards to all of these planets in a moment….
This Full Moon is also the first Lunar Eclipse in Cancer since the Moon Nodes moved into Cancer/Capricorn in late 2018. This puts an emphasis on taking a nurturing approach towards ourselves and the collective. With Eclipses this is a longer term process — in this case, a process that will last until November 2020.
Let’s take a look at the polarities involved here: The Moon in protective, feeling-oriented Cancer opposes the Sun in practical, accomplishment-oriented Capricorn. We have a heightened sense that something must be brought into balance and reintegrated; the balance in question is between the experience of our feelings and emotional needs (symbolized by Cancer), versus our outer obligations or material, practical goals (Capricorn).
It’s important to realize that we all have limitations and challenges in life — and when we approach those in a nurturing way, taking care of our feeling body, our inner baby, and allow ourselves to receive support from “family connections”, we are more likely to overcome those challenges and be realistic about our and other people’s limitations.
Ask yourself: How am I balancing the demands of my outer and inner life? Home life vs. career? Where am I able to be mature and self-reliant — and also contribute? Where am I giving too much? Not enough?
Any Full Moon also has us look more closely at the denser vibrations or shadow components of the energies involved. With Cancer, this is our ability to receive and feel safe from within, but what protected us in the past may no longer work — our needs may have changed over time.
Ask yourself: When do I have the tendency to hold on to the past? Where am I holding on simply because it is familiar? When do I resist change? What happens when I don’t allow myself to feel my feelings? When do I react to life vs. respond?
This brings me to mention a webinar I have available for purchase on my website right now: It’s called React vs. Respond — Where in the chart can we learn about our emotional maturity? If you haven’t seen it yet, definitely take a look at it… click here for more info!
Also, this 60min. webinar is yours for FREE between now and Jan. 31st, if you upgrade your Membership to Star-level during this time (so before Jan. 31st): again, click here for more info!
With Capricorn, we need to take a look at those parts of ourselves that are domineering, rigid, unforgiving, self-servingly ambitious, status-seeking, and hierarchical. As best as you can, be really honest with yourself, and ask: How important is…
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Again, any Full Moon also has us look more closely at the denser vibrations or shadow components of the energies involved. With Capricorn, we need to take a look at those parts of ourselves that are domineering, rigid, unforgiving, self-servingly ambitious, status-seeking, and hierarchical.
As best as you can, be really honest with yourself, and ask: How important is status, control or winning to me? What is my relationship to “control”? Where do I try to control life? Other people? Where do I control myself by suppressing my needs or feelings? Is it at least possible that a slower step-by-step approach might improve my ability to be present to what’s needed in the moment?
In order to develop a healthy inner Capricorn, we must learn to listen to our feelings and honor our needs, rather than disregarding them. Only then can we build something of value and move towards mastery.
Ask yourself these questions (and as best as you can, be really honest with yourself): Where might I be taking too little responsibility? Where might I be taking too much? When do I blame? Shame? Feel guilty? Where do I tend to get defensive? If I had better boundaries, where would I have established them?
Where and when do I tend to look for permission outside of myself? Where have I abdicated my authority — or projected it onto others?
Cancer and Capricorn are both receptive “yin” energies, so clearly we are asked to go within before doing anything. Cancer says we must recognize our own needs in order to feel internally stable — if we don’t manage this, we’ll give our power away to others, becoming victims, sacrificing ourselves for our family, job, etc.
Capricorn seeks to develop an internalized sense of authority and responsibility. This Eclipse is thus asking us to look closely at how we balance taking care of ourselves (Cancer), versus how we want to contribute to the world at large (Capricorn) — in other words, where we have reached our limit, and where we need to set some priorities.
Capricorn teaches us to honor all aspects of the physical world; it also urges us to create and build something of long-term use to everyone — Cancer, on the other hand, represents the formation of the emotional body and an understanding of our feelings and needs; this helps us navigate life by building an awareness of what is healthy or harmful to us.
In order to emerge as healthy beings, we need to be able to nurture ourselves and others, in part by taking care of our feelings and our “inner baby” (Cancer), while also evolving into responsible adults, able to provide for ourselves and others (Capricorn).
Let’s take a look at some other aspects of this Lunar Eclipse chart, starting with the most exact ones: The Moon, (ruler of Cancer), currently in its own sign, opposes not only the Sun in Capricorn, but also Mercury, Saturn (ruler of Capricorn) and Pluto, all of which are right next to each other forming a Stellium in Capricorn.
The Stellium in Capricorn asks us to step into our power and mature to the point where we no longer need to look outside of ourselves for approval or validation — to become the master of our own lives.
We also discussed this Stellium in Capricorn in our last Forecasting Forum, as a matter of fact, we took a look at the whole of 2020 — a preview so to speak — feel free to purchase this webinar now: click here. (Star and SuperStar Members, check your email for the mp4-video presentation. I sent it out on Dec. 17th 😉 You can also watch a 15-min. Teaser of this webinar first: click here to do so.
This opposition to the Stellium highlights the importance of a healthy relationship to the “mother” archetype. Cancer seeks to create a sense of home and family, the experience of nourishing bonds, and surroundings that support our growth.
Questions you can ask yourself: What do I need to feel safe in the world? What if self-care led to self-alignment? What if the same were true of nurturing my feeling body? What nurtures me?
What might I be able to accomplish out there in the world if I felt nurtured and aligned with my feelings? Given those possibilities, might it be worth spending 5% more time and energy on self-care, just as an experiment?
When we understand the Cancer energy fully, we have learned about self-care and receiving — not just giving, or helping others — while with Capricorn, we eventually learn about giving back, not just accomplishing for personal gain or reaching a higher status.
Ask yourself: Where might the balance lie between nurturing and self-care, versus achieving my goals? Are those things really in conflict? Am I doing what I want to do, or what I think I “should” do?
Am I more connected to what nurtures me — or to my “shoulds”? Does my current environment/home support my inner & outer growth? Does it provide me with nourishing bonds to others? How does this affect my contribution to the world, or my standing in society?
And of course, as always when Cancer and Capricorn are involved: take baby-steps (or if you prefer, “take it one day at a time” 😉 Ask yourself: Why would I sprint if I walking got me there at the perfect time?
Check to see where any urge toward rushing or “getting there” comes from — is that coming from a place of fear or love?
The Moon also trines Neptune in Pisces, which makes for a go-with-the-flow kind of atmosphere — everything just seems to flow beautifully. Expect lots of mushy feelings and intuitive knowingness — we have the ability to connect with others compassionately and empathetically — we are also likely being more forgiving with ourselves and others.
Ask yourself: How might more trust and empathy help my connection to my feeling body? What might be possible for me if I allowed for things to unfold? What if I allowed myself to see the perfection in my feelings right here, right now?
This also shows us our ability to allow for feelings to move through, and supports us further in bringing love and acceptance to our feeling body. It also helps us to release any unhealthy attachments to the past, making it easier to trust, and allowing us to stretch outside of our comfort zone and invite in “the new”.
We also might be able to receive new support from others; so ask yourself: What if I let myself receive 5% more kindness from others? How about from myself?
Lastly, we must talk about Uranus in Taurus! Uranus is exalted in this Eclipse chart, as it is getting ready to end its 5-month Retrograde phase, only 6.5 hours after the Eclipse becomes exact. We’ve had 5 months to re-evaluate certain things — we’ve reflected on our vision for the future, and where the obstacles to that vision might lie.
We are now ready to take into the world all that we have learned and make some progress. Uranus is the archetype of revolutionary change, daring us to think way, way outside of the box.
We may find that we disagree with other people’s values. We may be restless, even anxious, and therefore feel pressure to act (or react) regarding others — these feelings could also be connected to financial decisions or partnerships.
If you experience fear or uncertainty in any of your financial or intimate partnerships, focus on whatever you could really get excited about and get behind in a realistic, grounded way — something that could make a difference, something meaningful.
If you get entangled in controversy, ask yourself: How open-minded and flexible could I allow myself to be right now? What might be some alternative tools that I could employ, that might allow for greater freedom or diversity in my life (financially or otherwise)?
Uranus in Taurus is also still a mutual reception with Venus in Aquarius, as it was two weeks ago — this means that they are in each other signs and support each other’s agenda. This provides an opportunity to bring a common vision and a more human approach to our interactions with others.
To sum it all up: Honor your feelings and needs so you can build something of value and share the fruits of your labor with the world. As best as you can, be kind and gentle, compassionate, and accepting of yourself — this will help balance the Cancer/Capricorn polarities.
Ask yourself: What if I trusted the timing of things 5% more? What if I brought 5% more compassion and love to every moment while working towards my achievement? Could I do that just by checking in with my physical and emotional needs from time to time? What might result from closing my eyes for a minute or two, now and then, to take a moment with myself, to tune in and center myself?
During these next 5 months, self-care definitely deserves our attention… Make sure you get plenty of rest, affection, water, and healthy nutritious foods 😉
And of course, between now and Jan. 24th, we are still on Eclipse Season, so allow for the new templates to download; stay centered and do your best to ground from within — try using conscious breathing and conscious flexibility — and best of all, see if you can move to the “observer position” when it comes to the emotional, physical and mental body… pay attention to when you are pushing things, or doing things to run away from your own anxiousness… allow whatever feels organic to unfold, end, or move forward.
And remember: this won’t last forever — in another two weeks, the downloads are complete 😉 As a reminder, feel free to also watch my Lunar Eclipse video
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Do you have your Ascendant, Career Point (or personal planets) in 15-25 degrees of Cancer, Capricorn, Aries, or Libra? If so, you are more affected by this month’s Full Moon. This is also true for those of us who have our Ascendant or Sun-sign in Leo or Cancer (the Sun rules Leo; the Moon rules Cancer).
Sonja’s passion is for connecting with people and helping them transform their lives. This led her to train as a life coach, in addition to her lifelong study of Astrology. With her Readings, her coaching and her Soul-Based Astrology Courses she aims to empower and support people in fulfilling their life’s potential and aligning with Soul Purpose.
