LIBRA FULL MOON / TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE – 4th April 2015
Exact at 1.06pm BST, 8.06am EDT!
Well, this Full Moon/Total Lunar Eclipse is quite an event,
that’s for sure! We are in the midst of Eclipse season, which is a time of
major shifts in consciousness and transformation when there is the potential
for major endings and beginnings. This total Lunar Eclipse is the third in a
series of four which started last April, all occurring in the Aries/Libra axis.
As such, the way we relate with one another is up for review and we are being
encouraged to become more conscious of the way we interact with those close to
us, especially our intimate partners. This is the axis of the Divine Feminine
and Divine Masculine and these eclipses will make it all too apparent where
there is a lack of balance between the two principles, both in the world and on
a personal level. This Eclipse is linked to the Total Lunar Eclipse on 8
October 2014, so it is important to look back and contemplate what might be being
repeated now. It is also linked to the Lunar Eclipse 19 years ago, on April 4th
1996, which is the last time there was an eclipse in exactly the same degree of
Libra. We may now experience something similar in energy to whatever was going
on for us at that time, which could have been an ending, a beginning, a shift
or some kind of culmination within the realm of our relationships.
The Sun, Mercury, Uranus and the South Node of the Moon are all
bunched together in independent, assertive and courageous Aries, while the Moon
and the North Node are sitting opposite in balanced, peace loving and
harmonious Libra. A Full Moon represents the time in the month when the Sun and
Moon directly oppose each other and bring to the surface whatever may be out of
balance in our lives between the energy of the two signs. Often whatever has been
bubbling below the surface comes to a head as the Moon becomes full, bringing any
underlying tension out into the open for us to face full on. It is important to
be aware that the moon is not rational and represents our unconscious emotional
patterns, so whatever comes up might come from a very emotional place which
doesn’t make an awful lot of sense! It is far better to get things out into the
open, however, rather than having it simmering below the surface, as that is
far more destructive. In the case of Aries and Libra, it is quite simply the
way we relate to others that will come into focus.
Aries is ruled by Mars, the warrior, the pioneer, the Divine
Masculine. Libra is ruled by Venus, the goddess of love and beauty, the Divine
Feminine. As our relationships come into focus this week we are being asked to
find a healthy balance between the energy of the two signs. Aries is adept at
the art of self-love and tends to put his own needs first. In the extreme he is
selfish, inconsiderate and ego driven. His is the sign of “I am”. Libra is
adept at the art of compromise and tends to put the needs of others, and the
relationship, before her own. In the extreme she is a doormat and overly
dependent on other. Hers is the sign of “I balance”. Somewhere in the middle is
the key to a healthy relationship; knowing when to be a bit selfish and when to
focus on the other’s needs. It is a fine balance that takes consciousness and
awareness!
Aries is very independent and assertive and can be a bit
pushy or aggressive in the extreme. Libra is relationship oriented and likes to
keep the peace at all costs, which means that she can be guilty of giving way
too much for the sake of harmony. She can always see both points of view, while
Aries has a tendency to think he knows best. Again, it is important to make
sure we assert ourselves, but in the spirit of love and not simply because we
want to get our own way. This axis brings up the issue of co-dependency,
reminding us that a healthy relationship involves us having our own independent
life and identity while at the same time having a genuine desire to do whatever
we can to make sure the relationship itself and our partner both flourish. Two
independent (but not too independent!) people who know how to make themselves
happy and fulfilled is ideal, for we all should know by now that another person
is not ultimately going to do it for us, as much as they may try.
The infamous Pluto Uranus square is a huge part of this Full
Moon, as Uranus is sitting right next to the Sun in Aries, while Pluto is
forming a T-square to both the Sun and Moon, creating dynamic tension. We had
the last of the seven squares on the 17th of March, but the energy
lingers on and is very much brought back into focus for this Eclipse. The
Square has been breaking down the structures of our lives and forcing us to let
go of anything which is no longer serving us so that we can be more aligned
with our soul’s purpose. Old, entrenched patterns have had to be released so
that we are free to be more completely who we truly are rather than who we have
been conditioned to think we should be. What does this mean for our
relationships, however? Here we are, standing in our truth and authenticity,
more resolute and empowered than we have ever been and becoming more aligned with
our true purpose. Now we have to navigate our way through our relationships
with conscious awareness, because two people standing in their truth and power are
not as likely to simply acquiesce for the sake of peace and quiet! This Moon is
going to highlight this question, and the answer is, I believe, to remain as self-aware
as possible and to always listen to our hearts. We are learning a new way of being
and relating and each day involves yet another step into uncharted territory.
During this Full Moon/Eclipse, there is definitely a
predominance of planets in fiery, independent, assertive Aries. This includes
Mercury, the planet of the mind and communication, who entered Aries on Monday
and who will be making our minds race somewhat and will bring a tendency to
talk first and think later! Just something to be aware of during this Moon, as
Aries is quite impulsive and so it will be hard not to speak our minds and
assert our point of view during this time. Aries is very honest and forthright
and so this could be a really good time to get everything out into the open. We
just have to remember that sometimes the truth hurts and be aware that we might
be a bit more pushy with our thoughts and opinions than usual. Aries isn’t
exactly known for being sensitive in his delivery, as he prefers the direct
approach.
Uranus is also in Aries, sitting right next to the Sun, so
we could find ourselves a bit more wilful and reactive than at other times.
Uranus in Aries demands the right to have the absolute freedom and to be
utterly and unapologetically ourselves! What might this bode in the arena of
our relationships?! His energy can be quite erratic and even shocking at times
and he will not tolerate restriction or stagnation of any kind. This Moon could
make us all too aware of where we might be in a rut or lacking the freedom to
be ourselves and we could potentially experience some upsets or a bit of a shake-up
in the realm of our relationships. Ultimately it will bring a breath of much
needed fresh air and we could find ourselves breaking through to some kind of
next phase of our relationships. They could potentially break up altogether,
but only if they are already on unstable ground. Again, it is important to
remain conscious, aware and heart centred during this time of shifts and
change.
Pluto is bearing down on both the Sun and Moon during this
whole affair, which could make things quite intense! He is getting ready to
turn retrograde at the moment, so his energy will be much stronger, more
apparent and obvious than usual. Pluto is the planet of the Soul, Power,
Transformation and he has a tendency to break down or take away anything which
is not serving us on a soul level so that something healthier can be built in
its place. He digs deep and finds the rot, making us all too aware of the not
too pretty parts of ourselves. Our relationships, intimate ones in particular,
can provide us with quite an uncomfortable mirror to look in at times, because
the closer we get to someone the more of our guard comes down and the more we
show of ourselves, warts and all. Methinks
that this could be one of those times! Pluto in tense aspect to the moon could
bring up some very intense emotions which could cut very deep. We have the
potential for some emotional honesty that could leave us feeling quite raw and
exposed but which will ultimately allow for some deep cleaning to occur on a
soul level.
Our shadows, fears, destructive habits and unconscious
patterns could be much more apparent than at other times, as we get a good long
look in the ugly mirror! As we are forced to face our fears, vulnerabilities
and the darker parts of ourselves we also have an opportunity to find some
buried treasure! Pluto’s presence could also help us see our tendency to
control or be controlled and the role that power, persuasiveness and
manipulation play in our relationships. There is a big difference between being
empowered from within and making ourselves feel more powerful by making someone
else feel small. We may also gain real insight into how we keep ourselves
small. There is amazing potential for some deep healing here, as whatever we
see in the mirror is then able to come into the light of our awareness instead
of eroding our relationships in the form of unconscious emotional patterns. We
have an opportunity to move past our fears, bringing the darkness out into the
light. While the process could be quite uncomfortable, ultimately it has the
potential to free us from old entrenched patterns, beliefs or habits which
quite simply have no place in our lives anymore.
The good news is that Jupiter in Leo is on hand to help us
through any stickiness we may experience! The planet of hope, wisdom, expansion
and growth is forming a positive aspect to the Sun, Moon and Mercury, helping
us to see the bigger picture and remain in our heart’s centre. Jupiter in Leo
is very joyful, optimistic, confident and playful, so his presence should help
us to maintain a sense of humour and, above all, approach whatever comes up
with genuine kindness and generosity of spirit. He reminds us to be true to the
calling of our heart and to do what brings us joy. We should be able to embrace
whatever comes up during this Eclipse as a learning experience which will
ultimately help us grow and shine more brightly. He will also help us
understand the deeper meaning underlying anything that may come bubbling up, ensuring
that we have a philosophical attitude towards the whole process. Above all
else, however, he will help us stay connected to our hearts.
So, this is quite a moon! It has the potential to bring a
lot out into the open in the realm of our relationships, especially anything
that may be holding us back from soul growth or unconsciously sabotaging the
relationship. If you like drama then this could be the Moon for you, as it
certainly brings the possibility of some intense emotions, catharsis, power
struggles or battles of will! It could, however, be quite a powerful detox of
our relationships, highlighting where we are out of balance in the way we relate
and making us all too aware of any destructive tendencies we may have. We have
been through a series of significant shifts in consciousness, breakdowns and
breakthroughs in the past few years and we are not the same as we were before.
As such, our relationships are a whole other ballgame now and we are learning
how to navigate through them as the empowered, authentic beings that we are
becoming. As long as we keep our hearts open and are willing to look at
ourselves honestly then this process has the potential to be incredibly healing
and opening.
As we go through the shifts and changes that a Lunar Eclipse
combined with the Pluto Uranus Square will inevitably bring, we must remember
to go with the flow and be as adaptable as possible. To resist the tides of
change will only make it harder, because change is only necessary when we are
out of alignment somehow and something is preventing us from truly blossoming.
To resist change is to prevent necessary growth. There is a sense that we are
completing a process which began six months ago, during the last Lunar Eclipse
in October of last year. In the same token, the effects of this Eclipse will
last for another six months, until the next Lunar Eclipse in October of this
year.
Stay heart centred everyone!
Much Love
Amy
xoxo
Picture - Balancing the Divine Masculine and Feminine by
Lisa Hoffman - https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/503769908291199115/
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