Eclipse Anticipation. . .

It is that time again, when the lights in the sky get turned off and then back on again. A full moon eclipse is coming up on Wednesday October 8th (the first of several eclipses this Fall). This means the earth will block the light of the Sun from the surface of the Moon and then slowly illuminate it again. It always makes me think of the scene from CLUE where as the tension builds, the lights go off and come back on again revealing a new truth and something never seen before.

Scroll to about :45 seconds in. Love this movie, so classic!

Back on topic . . .

In my own world and the world of my dear friends, there have been many themes of tension building, waiting for shifts, palpable excitement (although not necessarily happy), anticipation, etc. And so it was important that I investigate the stars on this one. And after reading all my go to resources, I have found that there a few things coming into play the next week that heap on top of the already intense energy of a full lunar eclipse. Here is why it's a mix of complicated energies.

Mercury is in retrograde.
While we are talking about full moons, and eclipses, why not throw another astrological cliche into the mix. It is cliched for a reason. Starting on October 4, Mercury, the planet of communication, moves "backwards" symbolizing snafus in technology, old ghosts popping back into your life and generally a bad time to lock down NEW contracts, deal ands relationships. Mercury goes forward again nearing the end of October meaning that we'll revisit old issues in October and with the energy of the eclipse, we can possibly begin to move forward again with new information and a fresh perspective once it gets going again in November. It's just like the characters in CLUE move forward to solve the mystery in a different way after that 'lights off' scene. Twists and turns!!! Drama. Yes!

Then. . .
Uranus squares Pluto and then trines Mars and then opposes the Sun.
Next up on the heap is Uranus - busy little sucker. It's creating some serious astrological combos, coming into all sorts of aspects with several planets during October.
Uranus is unexpected, unconventional, creates surprises, and throws new items into the mix. It first squares Pluto on 10/4 which can be summed up as an energy of 'unexpected transformation.' You've got two pretty powerful planets connecting. Pluto is all about renewal and rebirth. A day later on 10/5, Mars trines Uranus which denotes 'positive action forward.' Mars is the planet of aggression, movement, war and passion and mixed with unexpected Uranus, we can prepare to move forward in an unexpected way.
Finally, on 10/7 the Sun opposes Uranus. The Sun represents our self so our souls can experience a desire for freedom and to assert our own personal power as our unique and unconventional selves.

Ok so you get the gist of this energy. How many times did I type unexpected? Think freedom, rebellion, standing out from the usual, surprises, twists and turns.

And add to it . . .

The first of 2 Eclipses. 
On October 8, the infamous eclipse energy turns off the lights. This eclipse takes place in the sign of Aries which is all about the individual. The Sun is currently in Libra which and Libra is relationships and partnerships, balance, and diplomacy. So this eclipse will be a stand off between folks asserting their personal power and self but balancing that with wanting to maintain and cultivate relationships - whether that it is business, love, family. How do you find the balance? The warning is to not be hasty during eclipses. They are powerful and decisions you make during this time (especially with impulsive Aries in the mix) can be lasting and impactful. It is always good to sit back and give yourself space during these times. At the end of the day, the eclipse energy will triumph and push you to a new phase of life or way of thinking. We need these eclipses to push our boundaries and out of our comfort zones.

Summing up the above, I am trying to tie all these different thoughts together. Here's what I surmise. We review. New information comes to light, things shift unexpectedly and we try to. . . OR now maybe with this new information or twist we are finally ABLE. . . to assert who we really are. Our desire to be unique bubbles up to the surface but challenges the balance of our relationships . . . with our partners, bosses, family. We need to slow down and not buy into Aries hasty energy. Instead balance, and be diplomatic while still taking the opportunity at large to expand your personal power.

No matter what the event is that is happening in your life, it's good to remember that we are only in so much control of life. These experiences happen upon us purposefully to unearth issues, make us deal with old wounds and challenge bad habits and old ways of thinking. It is never merely about the concrete thing that is happening at the time - the career change, the breakup, the family argument, the birth of the child, the beginning of a relationship etc. How is this event challenging your thinking about relationships and what you need to assert for yourself OR stop asserting for yourself. How can you feel comfortable as your unique self but nurture the relationships that carry us along?

Good luck with Eclipse number 1. Stay tuned for news on number 2, which happens on October 23.