Long Range Astrology - The March 2007 Lunar Eclipse in Virgo-Pisces and What It Means

by Robert Wilkinson

In a few days we get the first Lunar Eclipse of 2007 at 13 degrees of Virgo-Pisces on March 3 at 3:17 pm PST. 15 days later we experience the first Solar Eclipse of the year at 29 Pisces just before the Vernal Equinox at 5:08 pm PDT on March 20. Both eclipses will shut some old ways of life down forever, leaving us space to embrace the new that is already prepared for us exactly mirroring what we have prepared for up to now. These will shine a light on closures, courage, and transmutation of energies into personality strengths in our process of "escaping from a narrow destiny," promised by whatever has educated us since September 2006's Solar and Lunar Eclipses.

We're still heavily influenced by those eclipses, as well as others before them, discussed in Eclipses Past and Present – A Look At What They’ve Brought All of Us in 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, and 2001. The most recent ones happened at 15 Pisces-Virgo, very close to this one. As I noted:

As that Eclipse falls near Pluto going stationary direct... expect some unexpected events to revolutionize your life. For those pitting their little will against the Higher Law or the greater evolutionary trend, there will of course be crashes through abrupt and unexpected explosions... Those who have trained and prepared to escape from "a narrow destiny" can do this through being willing to rise to some task or duty, and be joyous in "enlisting in a task which broadens the life horizon"... Mercury square Pluto will spin out those who are negatively oriented in their perceptions and interpretations, and bring about needed catharses to purify us from old corrupt attitudes and practices.

That Full Moon Eclipse took the seeds of power and beauty from recent forms of surrender and yielded major transformations that showed all the way to a greater joy. The line of greatest development was to honor our unique way of responding to the Divine Will while practicing in the Divine presence, and finding inspiration in new routines and rituals. As I said, "For some, a liberating ordeal. For others, the unveiling of cloaked totalitarian behavior and thinking."

The Lunar Eclipse fell at 15 Virgo-Pisces, indicating the fulfillment of a form of culture that expressed itself in our lives in forms of rehearsal and preparation for taking the training out into the world. The Solar Eclipse fell at 30 Virgo, which shows that since September we have all crossed the threshold of a new life initiated after the Solar Eclipse

The Solar Eclipse in September 2006 fell at 30 Virgo, the exact degree of Mars at the Lunar Eclipse. Thus the Lunar Eclipse set some Mars affairs into motion that either a) shut down forever after the Solar Eclipse, or b) activated after the Solar Eclipse in ways that has yielded results. It is very interesting that those eclipses fell at the 15th and 30th degrees of Virgo, both said to be the fulfillment of that sector of the sign. Also of note is that the September Solar Eclipse will be an influence for many years, another reason to take a new look at its meanings and manifestations.

So what about the coming eclipses? The Lunar Eclipse creates a See Saw Pattern, with the Moon in Virgo opposition a cluster of planets in Pisces, and Saturn in its usual long term powerful opposition to planets in Aquarius. We get more opposition and polarization in the future, forcing needed adjustments, lessons in discrimination, forgiveness, and what all humans share in the way of common experiences, as well as the on-going lessons of the Leo-Aquarius opposition discussed at length in this article.

A major factor in the coming Lunar Eclipse is the Grand Fire Trine made between Venus at 14 Aries, Jupiter at 19 Sagittarius, and Saturn at 20 Leo. This is the first of a series of Grand Fire Trines to occur between now and June 2007, showing much lightness, brightness, and inspiration that can be used to burn up old forms no longer appropriate to our new life. This is supported by Mars, Chiron, Neptune and Mercury Neptune in the Air sign of Aquarius spanning all three decans.

This should help us burn up any old rigid attitudes already crumbling, and assist us in deepening our spiritual rapport with others. Even disappointments promises by Neptune will show us how to do a greater ritual dance with polarity leading to Chiron's healing wisdom. Venus quintile Mars should make for some very unique relationships in the months to come, though they will occur within the big nervous weirdness of the exact Sun conjunct Uranus and the North Node. Expect more revolutionary conditions freeing us for larger views of greater fields of activity and expanded feeling capacity.

Jupiter in Sagittarius is the ultimate arbiter of how things will develop, since it is the Final Dispositor for all the planets in the sky. In a Grand Fire Trine, expect several months of a wild ride, where a lot of us will reorient and perhaps even consider or prepare to move to distant places to position ourselves for the long term future. Introversion will predominate, leading to an understanding of true merit. In the months to come, be willing to "advertise your inner worth," have faith in yourself, and be courageous and fearless in your quest for Spirit.

From the NASA site: Total Lunar Eclipse of March 03

The first of two total lunar eclipses in 2007 is unique in that it is partly visible from every continent around the world. The eclipse occurs at the descending node, 3.2 days before apogee and 1.9 days after the Moon occults Saturn (northern and eastern Europe)... Although the eclipse is not central, the total phase still lasts 73 minutes. The timings of the major phases of the eclipse are listed below.

Penumbral Eclipse Begins: 20:18:11 UT
Partial Eclipse Begins: 21:30:22 UT
Total Eclipse Begins: 22:44:13 UT
Greatest Eclipse: 23:20:56 UT
Total Eclipse Ends: 23:57:37 UT
Partial Eclipse Ends: 01:11:28 UT
Penumbral Eclipse Ends: 02:23:44 UT

At the instant of greatest eclipse (23:21 UT) the Moon will lie in the zenith for observers in Nigeria and Cameroon.... the northern sections of the Moon will appear much brighter than the southern part, which lies deeper in the shadow. Since the Moon samples a large range of umbral depths during totality, its appearance will change dramatically with time...

The entire event will be visible from Europe, Africa and western Asia. In eastern Asia, moonset occurs during various stages of the eclipse. For example, the Moon sets while in total eclipse from central China and southeast Asia. Western Australia catches part of the initial partial phases but the Moon sets before totality. Observers in eastern North and South America will find the Moon already partially or totality eclipsed at moonrise. From western North America, only the final penumbral phases are visible.

Its totality lasts for 73 minutes, while the entire event lasts 6 hours and 5 minutes, implying that its effects will last just over 6 months, according to traditional ways of measuring Lunar Eclipses. With Sun conjuncts Uranus in this eclipse, look for illumination and integration that shine a light on the revolutionary conditions in your life these past 6 months. In Pisces new motives will suddenly come forth, as will the need to bring some things to abrupt closure by applying will power as an expression of Divine Mind and intention.

The Line of Greatest Evolutionary Development is on a degree of rebirth within a collective setup, expressed through explosions that release us from old complexes. Our "will to wholeness" will begin to release stuff we've held in check for a long time by ego, and the coming months show that we can successfully challenge ourselves to renew our faith in ways that lead us to "self improvement."

This Eclipse will create many "wanderers," people on a quest for something greater than whatever is being taken away by the usual Eclipse effect. Do not drag things out, move on as demands dictate, and definitely preserve your dignity regardless of the circumstances in which you find yourselves. Many will secure a position, a place, or an identity, but still not be at ease.

Be flexible as you find your fellowship, your group, your friends. Say goodbye to whatever, see how it fits into a larger picture, be compassionate and forgiving as you move through the changes, and open to newer, sweeter, more enjoyable inspirations already on the way!

Also from the NASA site, a few words about the coming Partial Solar Eclipse of March 19:

The first solar eclipse of 2007 occurs at the Moon's ascending node in Pisces and is visible from eastern Asia and parts of northern Alaska. Greatest eclipse takes place at 02:31:56 UT when the eclipse magnitude will reach 0.8754. The penumbral contact times with Earth are listed below.

Partial Eclipse Begins: 00:38:26 UT
Partial Eclipse Ends: 04:25:00 UT

This event is the 20th partial eclipse of Saros series 149. After one more partial eclipse, the series will produce its first total solar eclipse on 2043 Apr 09.

I'll discuss the coming Solar Eclipse in a future article, but will leave you for now with this thought: that Eclipse effect will last almost 4 years, and is exactly square Pluto, throwing the voids into 29 Gemini and Virgo. Without a doubt, the Solar Eclipse of September 2006 at 30 Virgo that was also square Pluto will be obvious in its past and future effects around the time of the coming Solar Eclipse and the months that follow. It seems as though the last two degrees of the Mutable signs are hot zones for some time to come.

Look for important manifestations of what the long term effects of the previous and coming Eclipses are about on April 9, when Mercury conjuncts the Pisces Eclipse point, and even more strongly, on May 12-13 when Mars transits that point. You will see things get triggered when the planets all pass through late Gemini in May, June, and September 2007, exteriorizing the Sagittarius Pluto energy and again stimulating the late Virgo point (and thus last Autumn's Eclipses).

September and November feature planets in Virgo that configure with last year's and this year's eclipses, and December 2006-January 2007 should move things forward dramatically with Jupiter, Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Mars all in Mutable signs conjunct or opposition to Pluto. Lots will be realized, adjusted, and released after that Mars retrograde period.

During these next months (and years) purify, purify, and purify some more, since Pluto is stripping us all down to the core, regenerating whatever seed power we are on the highest and most effective of levels. We will carry it out into the world after the Moon-Jupiter-Pluto conjunction on December 10 at exactly 29 degrees Sag, just after the New Moon on December 9 at 18 Sag.

© Copyright 2007 Robert Wilkinson

Comments

[Carson]

Robert,

As you have such a voice attuned with the intent of Source I cannot express my gratitude enough. You have given me much insight, especially over the past few months as so much is changing as you write about. I feel your words my friend, may we all find the peace of aligning with these turbulent shifts. I also have to add that I really appreciate such effective reframing of the ideas (I know I have) towards the Mercury Retrograde and Plutonian processes. They absolutely strip me to the core and I just want to get mad but I can read your words and understand and see it is all for the Highest Evolution possible.

Be well. Namaste.

Carson

[Robert]

Hi Carson - Thanks for your kind words confirming that I've found an accurate lens to view this ever-changing, shape shifting reality we call life on Earth. Truly, I'm glad to be of service at this crossroads of history for us all.

It's pretty weird out there, and as I was raised to be a clueless American drone but never could quite get with the program, it's nice to get such generous feedback from my fans that this American misfit actually found his way to a space-time "dimensional door." I suppose if one does not fit in with conventional reality, one finds one's own. At least it's more interesting than the usual negotiated half-truths of our present chaos.

Sometimes I want to get mad too, at the harshness of what our world has constructed and/or allows, but then I remember that I wouldn't want to check out with a lot of frustration on my plate, and there's no telling when we're going to be called home. That's why I live every day to the fullest, try to stay open to all kinds of views and experiences, dodging the bullets while enjoying the love and friendship of those near and far. Thanks for posting. Aum.

[Kerri]

Dear Robert,

Thank you for all the work you do to keep us informed and enlightened - I appreciate it!

I am normally not one to write, but feel compelled to regarding the upcoming eclipses - I am a Virgo, both moon and sun.

Does the degree of where my moon and sun were on my birthchart have any relevance on how I will be effected by the eclipses? My moon was at 13 (12.86) virgo and my sun was at 18 virgo - my birthday is September 11th. I can't help but notice that they are a match for the lunar and solar eclipses in Virgo this year, the partial solar happening on my birthday.

I am just wondering if there is something I need to keep in the fore front of my mind?

Thanks again and I hope all is well in your world!

:)

Kerri

[Carson]

Robert,

Being of service at this crossroads puts it mildly when you write so much and are so thorough with your responses. It is such an ego-shattering and mind-opening experience of waking up to these pushes and pulls on our psyches and views of reality. I guess given the choice many people would rather hold onto the fear and frustration they know then the overwhelming forces that shape an individual into the Love and Light that they are. To plunge into the deep recesses of the unknown subconscious Soul is an ontological hall of mirrors more daunting and confusing then most appreciate. And I guess as long as they want life to be "logical" and "make sense" and keep control the stress just keeps mounting along with the external judgments needed to justify not having to face the trials and lessons within. May Spirit provide ample compensation in time for those hearts and minds that desperately want to hang onto their physical attachments and postpone the death of useless things for a sense of Self.

Carson

[crawl or fly]

Robert;

Interesting you mentioned the eclipses heralding a move; I am planning to move this summer, back home, to help out my mom and to continue my yoga studies. The solar eclipse falls on my descendant. Transiting Pluto is conjunct my natal Venus@ 5 Cap, opposing my moon@ 3 Can, trining my Pluto, and squaring my Asc./Desc. Seems like powerful stuff.

[kathy]

Robert, dude, you are on a roll.

Thank you so much for having the clarity to broadcast these cosmic beams in a manner that allows all of us, who must be flexible while dealing with strange and surprising openings and closings, to follow the lead and know that our non-attachment greases the skids of Spirit.

[Robert]

Hi Kerri - You're most welcome. The answer is yes, your Sun and Moon will both be directly affected, as will the house they fall in and the houses they rule. Expect for many things in your life to pass away in the future connected to these, replaced by other light and habits. Your home will change, your purpose will change, your heart will change, and your feelings will change. Follow the voids, since they will be the areas of new fulfillment. You're welcome, and yes, all is well in my world (though it gets a little hectic at times!) Sometimes I feel like Steve Martin in "All of Me."

Hi Carson - Yes, but just think - when there's no more ego push-pull, and you're surrendering as fast as you can, praying the whole way, then there's nothing left to shatter! It has always amazed me that given the choice of letting go into liberation forms, or holding on to things and only getting increasing pain from doing so, we humans really are not as smart as lab rats. (I can demonstrate it if anyone wants). It's hard working without a safety net, even though at some point we ALL wind up on the highwire without one. Like now, when nothing is logical or makes much sense at all, it's amazing to me how many people still expect it to make sense in a way that allows them comfortable ego controls. And the stress keeps mounting, mounting, mounting, until the highwayman runs straight into the muskets of the redcoats. Thank the stars that things are the way they are, since Spirit ultimately prevails, despite all the painful attachments of conditional reality.

Hi COF - Just wait till Jupiter conjuncts your Venus later this year. Wow. With the eclipse on your Dsc, expect radically different relationships by next year.

Hi kathy - Thanks for your kind words. It's all part of working without a safety net, or worrying about owning an identity that can be damaged by the vagaries of life. I set my chickens free a while ago (to quote the song from the Furry Freak Brothers) and so have a lot of time and energy to post this "cosmic weather report" so that all of us can play the tides to the best of our abilities. And I love the phrase "non-attachment greases the skids of Spirit." Yewbetcha!! Yeehaw Buddhism at its best!!

[SO GRATEFUL I FOUND YOUR WEBSITE! sun Cap 5th hse/moon Pisces 7th hse/ Virgo Asc conj Pluto 12th hse]

MUCH RESPECT TO YOUR OUTSTANDING ABILITY TO UNDERSTAND AND CONVEY ASTROLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES FROM A MIND/HEAR/SPIRT APPROACH!

BONNIE

[ebru]

Hello Robert,I just read your article,Iam writing these from Turkey,Iam very far from you.Im worrying about eclipses,last year september eclipse (7,sep.) was very bad,but 22,sep was good.In fact my life has changed too much in last 6 months,I engaged,Im getting married soon,
Im a pisces (20.02.1973) and my ascendant is aquarius,
will march be a good month or bad? :)

thanks for all,

[Robert]

Hi Bonnie - Welcome to the site. With your "moniker" I'll bet you're on the verge of a really great leap into a new life and purpose. Use this year to open your imagination, let go of the past, and get ready to rock by November.

Hi ebru - Also, welcome to the site. My father loves Istanbul from the years he taught at the university. I hear your country is great in many ways, where ancient and modern culture blend together in unique forms.

Life changes, while daunting, are important if we are to continue to grow. 34 is a "peak year," where things started around 28 complete themselves, and you get a chance to shift gears, since certain things are ending naturally. Saturn opposed the Sun is a natural time to get married, as is Saturn in the 7th house, so congratulations. And while it's often not good to generalize in terms of "is it a good month or a bad one," in your case March should be very good, with Venus and Mars harmonized, as well as Mercury and Jupiter. In a marriage, the specific day is very important in showing how the union will progress.

With Sun in Pisces and Aquarius rising, you'll never be in synch with your times, as you are a being of the future. Trust your intuition, be more open and loving, and beware of trying to control what should be allowed to grow. When you get most pessimistic, try to see the other side of the coin, be more positive, and cultivate your spiritual rapport with those around you so you don't feel cut off from people who you need for balance. Again, congratulations on your coming marriage.

[sue]

Hi Roberet,
Another fascinating article and full of helpful advice. I like the way you talk about the changes taking time come to fruition. I guess with Mars at 13 Pisces (5th house) and the Moon at 29 Pisces (6th house) in my natal chart this eclipse cycle will be important for me. The way my life is right now - I really hope changes in my home and locality occur but can't see it happening until later in the year. The time frame you lay out gives me a sense that my dreams might actually become a reality.

Thanks for your great site. I love reading it.
Sue

[Robert]

Hi sue - Thanks for your praise of the site. Clearly you have been affected by last Autumn's eclipses, and will launch a new personality over the next few months. The early March eclipse will shut down an old way of "doing your Mars," while the late March eclipse will definitely affect your Moon. Look to March 30-31 to get valuable info re: your Mars changes, and April 9-10 to get info re: your Moon changes. The Mars changes will of course get triggered at your Mars return around April 22-24, and you'll have a "Lunar launch" the second week of May. May 17-18 will be important, as Mercury squares your Mars. Slow down, take it easy, be as silent as possible, and don't get any speeding tickets. Rest, relax, and see it as a critical turning point to be illuminated and vitalized by the Solar waxing square around June 2-3.

[danae]

wow Robert - another amazing article which deeply resonates with me, thanks and more thanks!

the eclipses of last year (when I was experiencing a lunar node 'return') - particularly the September eclipse at 29 Virgo, which was conjunct my fourth house South NOde and Uranus - left me with a very clear message to move past fear and abandonment.. I made it a mantra.

NOw with the upcoming Solar eclipse directly on my tenth house Pisces (29.43) North Node I'm wondering what will eventuate... considering I still have some serious fourth house issues going on (like having to move out of the house I live in at 8 months pregnant and with four small children - among other challenges to the roots of my being!) and my tenth house seems to have been all but forgotten (career seems to have gone by the wayside and I hide away to block out the judgements of the conservative groups in my immediate 'world').

*sigh* what we focus on grows...it would be welcome relief to have a shift of focus, and resolution to some of these dillemas - but I realise the danger of thinking in terms of dualisms... life is and/and and not and/or.

what do you think?

peace, danae

[Laurel]

Robert,
Love your magic way with words and would like to challenge your understanding of this:
'Pisces new motives will suddenly come forth, as will the need to bring some things to abrupt closure by applying will power as an expression of Divine Mind and intention.'
Having 2 planets and the moon in Pisces, being an Aquarius, Virgo rising, I am finding no mind is best. Moving out of duality by merging the light and dark, good and bad within have lifted me into my divinity and the mind takes a backseat. There is no intention or personal will here, just deep joy. I hope I'm not sounding egotistical but this works really well. Maybe, just maybe the paradigm shift everyone talks about has to do with Not forcing our minds into ever clearer boxes but living on a new level within it all, embracing our bodies and feelings..
Thanks so so much for all your wonmderful and inspiring work and love,
laurel

[sunshine]

Dear Robert,

Since about a week i visit regularly your site for the wonderful, insightful inspiration i find in your words and thoughts.
Since mid-november when my boyfriend comletely drew away from me for reasons he never revealed, i started to move inwards to develop a higher awareness of myself, my soul intentions and the way i relate to him and people around me.
We both have our sun in virgo.
I'm eager to know how the coming eclipses will influence us. Cause now that i look back i see that things started to get loose by september 2006 around the eclipses, he started to draw away by mid October and shut down completely by the 18 of November. With the help of your readings i start to relate these events to something higher above and realize that with a better understanding of what's going on up there and with the progress i made to get rid of the bad and reveal the good in me, i can be prepared for what's to come in the best way.
I thank you very much for the help and for this wonderful site,

Sunshine

[Robert]

Hi danae - You're most welcome. Great that you escaped from the "narrow destiny" of fear and abandonment. Welcome to the Universal Family! The NN is always a line of greatest evolutionary development, with the form determined by where on the spiral your consciousness finds itself. Your NN is where you take in the lesson, the SN where you demonstrate the wisdom of what you learned via the NN. In your case, it may mean a new profession expressed through the 4th house affairs.

Sorry you're a wanderer in your third trimester. Of course, in the biggest mythos we have in the western world, the mom of a Great One also found herself "on the road" at the birth of her child. (No, not Jack Kerouac's mom! ;-)) As for the judgments of conservative groups, well, the Buddha observed that they'll criticize you whether you're silent or speaking and there is no one the world doesn't criticize. I consider the source and regard it as a chance to detach. It simply doesn't matter what others think of you. It matters what you know about yourself and where and how to grow into your best existence. And sometimes a change of scenery is the best prescription for a new life. Whatever is, is. And yet we always have the power to grasp a new idea, use our imagination in different ways, and refuse to accept unnecessary limitations arising from obsolete life approaches. I think it's ALL a bunch of experiments in truth teaching us that we are greater Beings than we imagine.

Hi Laurel - If the entire Universe is a thought form emanating from Universal Mind, then we can never have "no mind." It's like a fish believing they can detach from the sea around them. All we perceive and do not perceive, all that we can and cannot experience, is a Cosmic Thoughtform. Manas (mind) is the field of vibration through which all manifested reality comes into differentiation, from the sublime to the ridiculous. Even the Masters of the Wisdom participate in Divine Mind.

I agree that we should not stay stuck in the lower mind and ignore direct experience. And of course, experiencing joy as totally as possible is always good. As for feelings and instincts, they often lead us into a ditch if we don't have discrimination, dispassion, detachment, and intention to goodwill. That said, of course the point is to be able to access a "non-dual" state to the extent we are able. But I've also found that it's good to be careful that when we're blinded by the light we aren't whacked over the head by another's "free will" to do unfortunate things.

It sounds like you've found a great way of "beingness," but still, the point of our human system is to generate "bodhichitta" in the world for the benefit of all sentient beings. That's the "doing" part of our bliss. I've found that while seeking and attaining perfect joy, bliss, happiness, and harmony with all that is are all noble and good states of awareness, unless we put these in service to uplift our world (however our dharma dictates) it's all just ego. Simply put, it's not about how joyous I feel - it's how much I can bring this to those who feel isolated, confused, clouded in dark thoughts and feelings, and so forth. And none of us necessarily need to seek these out, as I've noticed they find us as soon as the time is ripe.

You're absolutely correct regarding the shift. We cannot at this time force our minds into "ever clearer boxes" since nothing is going to fit conventional references for about another 10 years thanks to the Grand Irrationality. Living holistically does involve "embracing our bodies and feelings," though this will mean different things to these vehicles at different times in the life. As our bodies, feelings, and lower mind are an effect of our Higher Self's awareness of its own existence, how we relate to our worldly vehicles is part of our larger evolutionary process. And it's all a bunch of opportunities to love ourselves in our perfection and imperfection, as well as others and all that IS. Your joyous sense of Oneness is a clear indicator that you've entered a higher vibratory flow.

[Robert]

Hi sunshine - Welcome to the site. Glad you find inspiration here. Good that you see the positive potential in your inner journey, since Uranus is no doubt revolutionizing your life and helping you be more independent, as well as allow others more space to be their uniqueness. Of course, it does disrupt things!

These eclipses will certainly put the focus on Virgo and Pisces ways of relating to self and others. Since your changes started with last Autumn's eclipses, these next eclipses will be part two of the way the two of you have "escaped from a narrow destiny." The endings have opened the door for both of you to be more able to be yourselves. How you two will navigate from here is entirely up to each and both of you. Where there is friendship there is always hope for finding the Way into a future different from the past. Where there is no friendship, there is no basis for a lasting relationship.

I suggest you open to affirming new people enter your life who could be good and true friends, both male and female, as these feed the Love of the Higher Self. Have no doubt they will be showing up, and then grow free of old "social rigidities" in the joy of good fellowship. Later this year you'll have a real sense of how you've matured, and what your higher purpose looks like. And of course you're welcome.

[Helen]

Hi Robert again,

Why am I so excited?

The lunar eclipse in Pisces, it forms a trine to my natal Uranus in the 9th house from the 5th house. The degree of the lunar eclipse did not make it into my 6th house. Since the last lunar eclipse , I have released several romantic relationships. A company that I used to work for has been bought out and is gone. I have come to realize that I don’t need credit cards to survive. Also I had to put one pet to sleep and ten days later, got a new one. In March Uranus will start trining my natal Uranus so I ready to live life on my terms.

What excites me the most is the Grand Fire Trine coming up. It hits my four planets, Sun, Moon, Mercury, and Pluto in Leo all either in the tenth house or in my eleventh house. The planets most effected will be my Mercury and my Pluto.

It makes all BS I going through now worthwhile.

I feel that your website is giving me the strength and clarity to go where I’m headed. Keep up the good work. Thanks for being such an excellent coach.

Peace,

Helen

P.S. I love being a Leo and learning to be a Leo on the higher plane of Leo. I have more comments about politics being “good theater”, but that is another post.

[Fishgirl]

Heya, firstly helen above i think you are ace! I love when people are excited about their transits! That's what astrology is all about in the best sense and making the most of tides and seasons!
I just wanted to illustrate some positive eclipse stuff too as i feel people fear them a lot and i find them shockingly delightful if you can let go of the past. That said, a couple of weeks ago i was in tears refusing to face the truth of something i couldn't hold onto anymore...but once i realised what gave me joy and sped towards that, the universe sent BUCKETS of fortuity including a new job, a new home, and even a complimentary lavender body wash:)
I have sun in Pisces and Moon in Virgo. Six months ago at the September eclipses i started the most challenging period of my life so far, and with the Pluto links to that eclipse i felt strangely compelled to challenge myself even though the fear made me sick. I'm now home and safe, and a completely washed, overhauled, new person. The eclipse touched my 9th and 3rd houses, but mainly my 9th. Since then travel and publishing have taken on a whole new meaning to me and i have opened my eyes in ways i never would have had i not taken up the agonising challenge. Every time i read your quote Robert "escaping from a narrow destiny" i laughed as that is exactly what i was doing - even if it did mean intense challenges.
I'm so glad to be out of the woodwork and i just want to give some encouragement to anyone else going through intense eclipse agonies because that is how i felt and i know they can really put you through the wringer.
My bits of advice are let go of the past and embrace what brings you joy. If you don't the eclipse will smack you on the face like a little child to make you wake up!!
Thank you Robert for the most enriching website and your beautiful way of replying to everyone.
Happy eclipse!

[Robert]

Hi Helen - Yes, trines and sextiles from eclipses can yield great growth in multiple areas, so that every thing that's lost opens space in the life for better things to present themselves. It seems as though your third house will have new and exciting developments.

The Fire Trine should open more doors than you presently imagine, and release all the pent-up experience of the time Saturn's been on your Leo into wisdom forms. That it focuses on your Mercury is great, since that planet is how we coordinate the material with the spiritual. And thanks for your praise of my coaching skills. (One of the ways I used to describe what I do is "life coach.") I also love my Leo Ascendant when Pluto there isn't putting me under pressure.

Hi Fishgirl - Welcome to the site, and thanks for pointing out the good that comes of eclipse effects when we let go of a past that is no longer fulfilling. And isn't it amazing how we can go from tears to laughter in a matter of a few hundred hours? It sounds like when you were willing to accept a "manifestation," the Universe sent you lots of what you needed.

Glad you were willing to face your fear and let it go. We should never be a slave to that illusion that leaves so many sick in mind and heart. I believe we're so used to ego that it is very intense when we challenge any of it, since ALL our assumptions come into question. It will struggle for survival, and wants to know it's real by insisting that all it believes is real. Whenever any part of it is challenged, ego freaks out and want to defend ALL of what it believes. Being impermanent, ego "knowledge" unravels like a cheap suit, but usually only after a period of wrestling.

Also, thanks for encouraging others who may be dealing with eclipse agonies. We're all in this together.

[Helen]

Dear Fishgirl & Robert,

Thanks a heap for your kind remarks. I think you are an ace too! For me tonight is fantasy night. It all began for me when I was seven and was taken to a performance of MY FAIR LADY in London. When Eliza walks out on the balcony to be taken to the ball, something inside of me just clicked. I knew at that time I that this was my calling.

It took me many years to come back to that original thought. I was put on this earth to entertain people.

Why do I call it fantasy night?

Tonight is Oscar Night.

Thanks a bucketful for being inspiration for me. We are all in this together.

From my heart, peace,

Helen

P.S. My kitty is a Virgo, but he behaves as anything but!

[Robert]

Hi Helen - Gore and Melissa won! (I also read the organizers made sure the entire event was "carbon neutral"). May you go on to major entertainment accomplishments, whatever that would look like to you, and bring inspiration to as many as your heart can handle. And pet your owner's head for me.

[Pamela]

Robert,

The coming eclipse falls exactly on my midheaven @ 13 Virgo should I be worried?

Pamela

[Robert]

Hi Pamela - It could mean that your profession will get clearer while your foundations are illuminated. Something from your past will come to light that explains why you aspire to what you do, or why you want to appear the way you do to others. You may become more charismatic when you're in the public eye, or you may have the power to calm those who are agitated through focusing will power to answer some need.

[Pamela]

Dear Robert- Thanks much for your input & insight.

Pamela