February 21, 2008 1º Virgo 53’ 3:27am
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 and 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. The type and length of
an eclipse depend upon the Moon's location relative to its orbital
nodes. Unlike a Solar Eclipse, a Lunar Eclipse can be observed from
nearly an entire hemisphere.
There are three types of lunar eclipses: penumbral, when the Moon crosses only the Earth's penumbra; partial, when the Moon crosses partially into the Earth's urbra; and total,
when the Moon crosses entirely within the Earth's umbra. Total Lunar
Eclipses pass through all three phases. 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, make the red coloration brighter and easier to see.
On February 21, 2008 a Full Moon Lunar Eclipse will occur as the Moon passes through the constellation of Virgo. At exactly 3:27am the Sun will be moving opposite the Moon through the constellation of Pisces 1º53’. The Earth will be at exactly the same degree in Pisces
blocking the light of the Sun to the Moon as it falls in direct
alignment at 1º53’ with the Sun and Moon.
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 this eclipse as the environment
becomes a little unstable. Creative and artistic qualities will be
discovered. This unstable environment occurs because there is change in
the electromagnetic energy that affects us neurologically and mentally.
There will be some stress initially as blockages in many parts of our
lives will begin to crumble and then there will be a feeling of
freedom.
This Full Moon is full of promise and opportunity. All
Full Moons bring matters to fulfillment as the cosmic light shines
brighter to show us things we need to see. Eclipses always mean crises.
Now, crisis is not necessarily a bad thing. At the very least, a phase
of our 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.
However, wherever an eclipse falls in your chart is an area of your
life that is going to undergo some change or at least require more of
your time and attention than usual for the next five months or so
months or so. Hope for clear skies, dress warmly and enjoy the show!
Solar Eclipses are far more important the Lunar Eclipses. The house
where the Solar Eclipse falls in your chart will be the main focus of
crisis for the next five months. The house where the Lunar Eclipse
falls (usually the opposite house) will be a secondary area of crisis.
But, remember, this is all good and part of your pattern of growth! ;-)
Enjoy and let me know of any special Eclipse stories you have to tell. I will be waiting to hear from you this month! :-) Toni (SunGoddess78)