How to Deal with Eclipses
By Susan Miller of Astrology Zone
1999
January 31, 1999 eclipse of the moon in Leo
February 16, 1999 annular eclipse of the sun in Aquarius
July 28, 1999 partial eclipse of the moon in Aquarius
August 11, 1999 total eclipse of the Sun (umbral) in Leo
2000
January 21, 2000 total eclipse of the moon in Leo
February 5, 2000 partial eclipe of sun in Aquarius
July 1, 2000 partial eclipse of the sun in Cancer
July 16, 2000 total eclipse of the moon in Capricorn
July 31, 2000 partial eclipse of the sun in Leo
December 25, 2000, partial eclipse of the sun in Capricorn
2001
January 9, 2001 total eclipse of the moon in Cancer
June 21, 2001 total eclipse in of the Sun Cancer
July 5, 2001 partial eclispe of the moon in Capricorn
December 14, 2001 annular eclipse of the Sun in Sagittarius
December 30, 2001 penumbral eclipse of the moon in Cancer
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon stands between the Sun and Earth,
cutting
off the light of the Sun.
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth stands between the Moon and the Sun,
cutting off the light of the Sun from the moon.
What does this mean to you? How can you best deal with eclipses?
1. Eclipses are dramatic "wild cards" in our horoscopes. Just as we were
feeling
comfortable, they shake up our thinking so that we might move forward to
a new
level of evolution and maturity. Events that follow an eclipse have more
weight
than events brought on by a simple new or full moon. They may bring events
that
are "fated". Eclipses always bring unexpected changes of direction if your
chart is
to be touched. The eclipse does not have to fall in your sign to have that
happen.
(Read your forecast
to find out.) However, if an eclipse falls on your birthday,
the year that follows certainly will be eventful, possibly even exciting.
2. Eclipses bring benchmark news of life's big events: births, marriages,
promotions, important travel, business deals, and so forth. For example,
you may
leave one job for a better one or start a business. You could get a new
place to
live or discover your roommate is vacating, perhaps without warning! An
eclipse
can reward you for hard work done and catapult you to fame. Or an eclipse
can
offer a reality check with the difficulties that transpire, forcing you
to examine
your behavior.
3. Eclipses shine the bright light of truth to the part of your life that
is touched by
the eclipse. Most of the time, eclipses act as course correctors. You will
feel
enlightened and aware of the elements in a situation. You will see, perhaps
for the
first time, the true character of those who play a major role in the eclipse.
4. To illustrate this point, imagine a puzzle piece falling out of the
sky into your
hands. This new piece of information, when added to the overall picture
of an
existing situation will change your view of its complexion and bring you
a flash of
insight. You may find yourself saying, "For the first time, I understand!"
You now
have a complete picture and thus can make a fuller, more realistic appraisal
of
what that episode means to you, and what you must do next. You gain maturity
and seasoning.
Even if an eclipse won't effect you (and I will tell you in your forecast),
you will
nevertheless note plenty of action around you, not only in your own circle
but
also in the world at large (via the media). There is a feeling of life
moving on
speedily, fast forward, of great acceleration.
5. With all eclipses, something ends and something else begins. During
an eclipse
period, you may feel like you are walking across a bridge to a brand new
place.
It is unlikely you can go back to where you originated, because later you
will feel
more sophisticated and enlightened.
6. React and respond to others but do not initiate under the influence
of an
eclipse. It is better to listen than to act. The ancients always wrote
that if you act
under an eclipse, the plan will never work out quite the way you expect.
Consider the ideas of others but do not make proposals or decisions of
your
own at that time.
You could be feeling more emotional than usual, especially if the eclipse
is lunar
(full moon). Since your judgment may be impaired or pieces of information
missing, try to get as much time as you can to think about what's going
on. If you
can, wait a week's time before you have to decide. If someone comes to
you
with a proposal, consider it carefully. If after looking at it from all
sides, you like
it, proceed.
7. Realize, however, that it may be impossible to get much time to think
about
your response--you'll probably be urged to be nimble and quick. Have your
wits
about you! Keep your normal schedule light as you approach eclipse time,
for
almost always the eclipse brings something new to focus on.
If you should suffer under an eclipse, for example, by losing your job
or by
breaking up with your sweetheart, realize the other person may have acted
in
haste. (Remember the eclipse time rule: react rather than act at eclipse
time for
best results. Apparently this other person in your life didn't do that!).
8. Eclipses can help you do things you never thought you could do. They
also
bring events you thought were months or even years ahead that happen
immediately and can't be ignored. Here is an example of how an eclipse
often
works:
You are riding a horse in unfamiliar, beautiful terrain. You were told
that you
would have to jump a tall stone fence (a substantial obstacle or big-deal
project)
five miles down the road (later in life). Distracted by the scenery (life)
you forget
about the fence, until it looms suddenly in front of you. You don't feel
ready to
jump (take a risk). You cannot imagine going over that fence and surviving!
This
is a big stretch for you! Yet, it symbolizes something you want to do,
so you feel
conflicted (fear vs. wanting). Perhaps you momentarily panic or try to
stop.
However, the horse (your inner power) has been trained to jump and before
you
can pull on the reigns, you find yourself flying through the air. The horse
is doing it
for you. You land perfectly. The horse is fine and so are you--but you
feel shaky.
It all happened so quickly! You knew the fence was coming up, but being
distracted by the scenery (everyday life), you didn't expect it so soon.
Now,
however, you feel quite accomplished--proud of what you did, and rightly
so!
Had it not happened without time to think, you may not have had the courage
to
try. This, dear reader, is the feeling brought on by an eclipse.
9. Most eclipses are felt within four days of the actual date of the eclipse.
Yet
you can sometimes feel a full moon lunar eclipse as early as two weeks
prior to it
or up to six months later. (Most likely it will occur a month to the day
later, plus
or minus four day--that is your zone to watch if things don't happen immediately).
Take notice of news and signals you get near the eclipses. While often
news is
dramatic and obvious sometimes the news will come subtly, as secret or
as
gossip, but nevertheless will be quite telling of rather dramatic changes
to come.
Solar eclipses work somewhat differently than lunar eclipses, and emphasize
beginnings. (Something may also be ending but the attention is more on
the start
than the finish.) The changes could phase in over a period of months. Still,
the
news or timing of those changes often come as a surprise. If a solar eclipse
falls
on or within a few days of your birthday you will certainly feel the effects
of it
over the course of the year. Changes will be complete by time you reach
your
next birthday.
I hope you have found this helpful! Perhaps you may want to print this
out to
refer to as you move through the eclipses in 1999. Thank you for your support
of
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August 11, 1999