Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius August 16, 2008
LUNAR ECLIPSE
August 16, 2008
24º Aquarius 21’ at 9:11pm
Every month the Moon travels in her orbit completely around the Earth. The three dimensional reality of our universe comes alive in a graceful celestial ballet as the Moon swings through the Earth's shadow approximately every six months. This is a Lunar Eclipse This can occur only when the Sun, Earth, and Moon are aligned with the Earth in the middle, when the Moon is on the far side of the Earth from the Sun . . . or, when there is a Full Moon. Unlike a Solar Eclipse, a Lunar Eclipse can be observed from nearly an entire hemisphere. Unlike Solar Eclipses, Lunar Eclipses are completely safe to watch. Protective filters are not necessary and neither is a telescope. A Lunar Eclipse can be observed with nothing more than the naked eye. A pair of binoculars will magnify the view making the red coloration brighter and easier to see.
This month’s eclipse is a partial lunar eclipse that will take place on August 16 and is the second of two Lunar Eclipses in 2008. Most of Europe and Africa will see the entire eclipse. All of South America and Australia will be able to see part of it. This Full Moon Lunar Eclipse will occur as the Moon passes through the constellation of Aquarius at 24º21’. At exactly 9:11pm the Sun will be moving opposite the Moon through the constellation of Leo at 24º21’. The Earth will be at exactly the same degree in Leo blocking the light of the Sun to the Moon as it falls in direct alignment at 24º21’ with the Sun and Moon. Generally, Earthlings tend to be more emotionally expressive during a Full Moon. A Lunar Eclipse emphasizes this emotional reaction!! Psychic sensitivity, spiritual instincts and emotional connectedness are aroused by a Lunar eclipse as the environment becomes a little unstable. This unstable environment occurs because there is change in the electromagnetic energy that affects us mentally and neurologically. There will be some stress as blockages will begin to crumble and then there will be a feeling of freedom. The good news is that creative and artistic qualities will be discovered as you let go of beliefs that don’t correspond with your current reality!! Outdated ideals or dreams may need to be discarded, which can be painful but necessary. You experience an awakening to today’s truths as the clutter is cleared away and the present is seen in a new light. You redefine your personality and your image!! And, a new hairdo and new clothes may result!!
This Full Moon is joined by nebulous Neptune which governs water and all things spiritual and dreamy. Floods, fraud and all things fake make their way into the headlines. All Full Moons bring matters to fulfillment. Eclipses always mean crises. But, crisis is not necessarily a bad thing. Organizations may be touched by scandal as what has been hidden comes to light. Personally, a phase of your life ends and a new one begins. Whatever part of your life is not in sync with your true life’s purpose will show the most change and this can be seen by where this eclipse falls in your personal chart. But, remember, this is all good and part of your pattern of growth as you are forced to finally drum up the courage make necessary life corrections!! Enjoy the process!! :-)
Read on see what part of your life will experience the eclipse energy the most . . .
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Aries: There will be dramas in the lives of friends and shakeups in organizations you belong to. Family members will be more temper- mental. As a result, you seek peace in making changes in your spiritual practices and beliefs. This is a GREAT time for a vacation!!
Taurus:
Your career has a real chance to shine if you invest your energy in getting ahead, but be aware that it will be a juggling act to balance domestic and job responsibilities. Be cautious with investments and you may have extra expenses related to your children.
Gemini:
This eclipses triggers your curiosity, spirit of adventure and patterns of perception. Being skeptical now is not a turn toward cynicism, but a way to break with old ways of thinking to make room for the new. Slow but steady long-term growth is in the Stars!!
Cancer:
Every Lunar Eclipse affects your image and personality and this one is no exception. You are given an opportunity to refine upgrade, and improve. Finances of your partner are forced to change and brings a dramatic turning point to tax or estate issues.
Leo:
Look for changes in relationships that may cause you to alter your public image. You gain a clear view of how to create a new you as a new awareness of relationship issues come to light. It is necessary for you to set boundaries as you put personal goals in place.
Virgo:
You’ll want to be alert and aware of what’s going on at work. There may be too much happening making it difficult to keep everything under control. Someone could mislead you because you are not your usual detailed self. Know that emotions are intense.
Libra:
A love affair gets tested as this Full Moon Lunar Eclipse occurs in your 5th house of relationships. There is a place for magic in your life and as this Eclipse occurs you discover that you can produce this magic for yourself. Open your heart to a profound event!!
Scorpio:
A move or home repair is what this Eclipse has in store for you. Children and family members are more tempermental so be more patient with them as you may not full understand what is going on with them. Look for the spiritual lessons from these events.
Sagittarius: Your dreams may be quite active as messages come to you through a different type of learning. As your mind begins to open up you begin to see much more about where you are and what lies ahead. You have clarity & confidence to create what you want.
Capricorn: Your financial strategy needs revision. You are inspired to develop a creative talent that will put extra cash in your pocket. You may need specialized training and mastering new skills may be slow at first, but skills you develop are well worth the time invested
Aquarius: This Eclipse is very powerful on you!!
You are forced to redefine your personality and image possibly due to the testing of a current relationship. The other party has different ideas about you than you have about yourself and lets you know!!
Pisces:
Your imagination goes wild, but don’t act impulsively on these impressions. Allow yourself time to absorb exactly what they mean. It is time for important changes in your spiritual practice. Yoga, meditation and metaphysical studies open channels for you.