Welcome to eclipse season! And it looks to be a doozy. The June 1 partial solar eclipse in jumpy Gemini (2:03 p.m. PDT) gets things going, followed by a total lunar eclipse in Sagittarius on June 15 and another partial solar eclipse in Cancer on July 1. Eclipses are known for bringing abrupt change, especially when they hit sensitive points in your chart (for example, the June 1 eclipse activates my Ascendant, point of physical self and location).
Does something in your life need dramatic improvement? Since eclipses break through stagnant patterns, now's the time to align with the incoming energies and make a change. Gemini promotes rapid-fire learning. Though this mental air sign tends to be all over the place, a stabilizing trine from Saturn in Libra to the June 1 New Moon eclipse helps to ground our visions so they can take flight.
If we stay focused, we can ride these energies like a hawk navigating strong winds. However, because the Sun (masculine impulse) is eclipsed by the Moon (feminine intuition) at the June 1 New Moon, we may feel as if we're flying blind. This sensation is intensified by Neptune (dreaminess) turning retrograde in square to Mercury (the mind) on June 2. We may doubt our direction or second-guess ourselves. Yet Saturn's trine to the Sun and Moon says: Trust your intuition, take action and things will work out--even if unpredictably.
A solar eclipse is a way for the universe to tell you to buckle down and pull certain aspects of your life together. As if on cue, on June 1, you'll feel the power of a solar eclipse in Gemini, indicating that there's no time like the present to escape from a rut!
The key here is that transformation will only come about if you put forth effort. Maybe you have a great idea that will take some work to implement. Perhaps you need to de-stress your life by learning to say "no" to more work. Or maybe you just need to make a fairly basic change, such as improving your health by biking or walking instead of driving. Whatever you do, it may be difficult at first, but you'll reap the rewards soon!
Full Moons remind us how crucial it is to strike a balance in our lives. This month's full Moon takes the form of a powerful lunar eclipse -- and finding balance could not be more vital!
On June 14, the Gemini Sun opposes the Sagittarius Moon, an aspect that forms the first of two consecutive lunar eclipses. This month, the focus will be on the scale of your experiences: Gemini loves bits of trivia and gossip, while Sagittarius goes big and longs for great adventures!
Merging the dual influences of Gemini and Sagittarius won't be easy, and you may be tempted to think that you have to choose one or the other. However, with your heart pulling in one direction and your mind pulling in another, choosing between the two could present difficulty. The key? Keep an eye on everyday details and communications while still thinking and planning on a broad scale.
Do be mindful of the small things ... but don't let yourself become bogged down or led astray by them. At the same time, dream big ... just don't let your imagination get too carried away. You'll discover that balance is not only possible, but also the most satisfying and rewarding outcome of all!
As you work to attain balance in your life, you'll need to recognize any imbalances that may be throwing off your equilibrium. Astrology is an excellent way to discover how planetary alignments at the time of your birth created excesses and deficiencies in your life. Armed with this knowledge, you'll be able to tackle any lunar eclipse in stride!
The Sabian Symbol for this lunar eclipse is Sagittarius 25:
A Chubby Little Rich Boy Rides Upon A Hobbyhorse. This Symbol speaks about taking time to have hobbies, to be indulging in what sets your heart on fire, what gets you going, something that can have you waking up in the morning eager to do something that you love. If you don't have this in your life, or you don't give yourself enough time to be doing what you want to be doing, or you ignore the promptings of your creative self, perhaps you need to set some time aside to just do what YOU want, rather than feeling duty bound to do what others expect of you. Of course, we have to do what is expected in life, that is a natural outcome of being on this planet, however, if we're not satisfying our natural curiosity, creativity or talents, we can find ourselves wondering when we're going to get around to doing it. This eclipse seems to be suggesting that the time is NOW. The following is some of the keywords and cautions for this degree:
Keywords:Hobbies and their pleasures. Unrestrained, imaginative play that can lead to truly wonderful creations, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Protected practice. Having to have one’s sexual needs fulfilled before one loses energy. Exercise, doing something because one can. Constantly going off on distracting schemes. Boys and their toys. Unrestrained passion.
The Caution: Someone spoilt and shallow. Feeling that one can take on anything without thought of the actual consequences. Playing when one should be more serious about life. Not doing one’s work, avoiding it by doing ‘fun’ things instead. Having no friends to play with.
This Symbol can show situations where, instead of getting love and attention, the 'boy' of the Symbol gets given things to amuse himself. He's a 'chubby little rich boy', he has most of his needs met, but one wonders whether his 'parents' notice him, care about him, give him credit where credit is due, or if he just must get on with amusing himself and not bother anyone. Perhaps the family just does what it's expected to do and not much more.
This is a very strong lunar eclipse and the message to you may be about being more serious about what you're capable of, or, it may be saying that you need to get more serious about the things you really 'should' be doing. Of course this is all rather subjective and you, the reader, will have to apply what the message is to your own life. Certainly, happiness and being able to be young, carefree and able to play has gone to be part of the message.
There's lots of mental energy in the air 6/17-19. Opportunities for receiving intuitive guidance, releasing outdated concepts and benefiting from the wisdom of others are abundant!




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