Astrology by Tara's Solar Eclipse Forecast, Part 2

February 15, 2018

1551, Washington, DC

The Sun and Moon will be at 27 Aquarius, which is conjunct the point of the south node during the Eclipse sets of August 2017. Solar eclipses represent the beginnings of new cycles, and during this solar eclipse we are essentially on the flip side of last August’s eclipses.

All of these astronomical, astrological, and religious celebrations are tied to the Sun and its movement. The Sun represents where we are physically in calendar time, and astrologically the Sun represents who we are on a spiritual level. This is why astrologers always compare the natal chart with current planetary movements known as transits. We are a combination of our natal imprint (birth chart) and our own evolution (transits).

When the solar eclipse is exact, Mercury, Venus and Neptune in the 8th house join the Sun and Moon. Having the planets of self (Sun), soul (Moon), communication (Mercury), love (Venus) and the higher mind (Neptune) all in the 8th house reveals a lot. The 8th house represents deep motivations; transformations; release; temptations; spirituality; shared matters; financial matters; sex; death; and support we receive from others. With four personal planets in this house, it’s easy to see that this is where the focus is: A deep self-quest.

Now is the time to make some uncomfortable choices, whether you want to or not, to maintain your ability to grow into the person you are destined to become. With the north node in the 1st house, you must make yourself a priority now.

Neptune in the 8th house says that there is a possibility for you to not be entirely real with yourself; you may dilute the reality of the situation in order to save yourself from personal pain. Ask yourself, would you rather rip off the Band-Aid quickly or torture yourself? That’s what’s being asked of you now. What do you need to do to effect the greatest change on your personal life and spiritual, financial, and sexual interactions with others? It may seem difficult to disentangle yourself, but difficult situations call for inner strength. This solar eclipse is saying the time is NOW.

With Aquarius on the cusp of the 8th house, Saturn rules the house by classical traditions and Uranus by modern traditions. Aquarius is the sign of large groups, friendships, science and causes. Aquarius does not conform to anyone’s standards.

With Saturn in Capricorn in the 6th house of health and daily tasks, and Uranus on the MC in the 10t house, this says to me that much of this transformation can involve : your health, your daily tasks , your social groups or your career / job; the areas of your life where you share time and space with nonfamily members.

This solar eclipse energy should carry us through late July when the next lunar eclipse occurs. Change is definitely on the horizon, my friends, so check your natal charts and look for your transits. If any of your natal planets are close to the nodes or the moon or sun during this solar eclipse you may experience more change that you were expecting.
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Thanks for tuning in, Sky Watchers! See you next time!

Blessings,

Tara