Upcoming solar eclipse + progressed chart interpretation, please?

[Digital_Chi]

Hello from an incipient panic attack.
I see that the Sep 22 solar eclipse will be at 29 Virgo - coincidentally, conjunct my MC. I'm rabid to know how this is going to affect me? Do I need to build a bomb shelter?!

Notice ffg chart activity at same time: progressed moon in 10 conjunct natal Uranus (ruler of 2). Transit Mercury (ruler of MC) conjunct natal Uranus in 10. Transit Mars in 10 trine natal Node in 2nd.

There seems to be great deal of 10th activity - I don't know whether to be pleased or not, scared or not, fearful for work or not :(

HELP PLEASE PLEASE!

[business voodoo]

i use astrodienst to run the charts, so if you have your birth town, i would be happy to take a look at the progressed, but i cannot do it with strictly long/lat numbers ...

but in general ...

never fear or worry ... lots of energy can go which ever way you direct it. the joy of knowledge that you create your own reality.

i would suggest figuring out what you want and put all that focused energy behind that ... use a visualization or similar meditative/focusing exercise to channel the energy into the desires of your heart ... then let the energy rip and receive all that happens as a blessing to bring you to the highest expression of your life (10th house)!

[Digital_Chi]

Hi Voodoo and thanks for the inspirational post! I'm certainly going to try to focus. I don't understand the energy of an eclipse tho.


Thanks!

[KEishin]

I don't understand the energy of an eclipse tho.
Think about it this way - an eclipse is where either the light of the moon (lunar eclipse) or the light of the sun (solar eclipse) is hidden. If you think about what those two planets mean in the chart the pattern begins to get a little clearer. The Sun's energy is paternal, protective, active, firey and generally very yang. The Moon is the yin - maternal, nurturing,watery and all about feelings. When either planet is eclipsed we experience the lack of their energies for a time. The details, where and how depends on the sign and position of the eclipse in your natal chart.

During a lunar eclipse, for example, there could be a major relationship problems that appear. (I've read that lunar eclipses trend to be crisis oriented.) The connectiveness/group consciouness of the Nodes has a major meltdown and this person could end up making a major change, like finally having the willpower and energy to get out of an abusive relationship. It doesn't have to be that drastic however - most of us have *much* smaller crisis (as if there's such a thing.)

During a solar eclipse the sun's life-giving energy temporaily disappears so we may feel a bit cut off and adrift. Where there was once light, there is darkness. Often this also is a time to get one's behind in gear and go do something about the issues the light of the sign had been blinding one to, kind of like putting on a pair of sunglasses and realizing you hadn't seen what was in front of you because the sun was so blinding.

[Digital_Chi]

Thanks KEishin but -- ouch!

Did some online trawling and found the ffg in relation to a new moon solar eclipse last year (from http://medicinegarden.com/astrology/NM_Seclipse100305.html)


NEW MOON ECLIPSE MEANS NEW THINGS

New Moon always signals "new" things. The eclipse is like a Cosmic light switch being thrown on in an area of our lives that needs to be seen and highlighted. Like a flashlight turned on in a dark room, you get to see something or make an awareness that you had not, before. Further, you can lose a friend or ally as the eclipse shows a dark side or a hidden agenda or modus operandi that you were not aware of before. Also, solar eclipses are about outer events in our external world. It could involve people around you who make you react or react. Think of this as seeds that are planted now, that will be harvested in 3, 6, 9 and 12th months from the above date. Things might now happen right away, but guaranteed you will see action on your planting Sep 22, 2006, Dec 22, 2006, Mar 22, 2007, Jun 22, 2007 and Sep 22, 2007. This is because as the eclipse begins with a conjunction, then squares, opposes its original aspect, it triggers off energy that is can be catalyzed, and finally, a year later, conjuncts that position once more. For those who are being catalyzed by it, this is going to be an active, dynamic year of change.

This catalyzation process is going to be very obvious; for a solar (sun) eclipse always brings outer events, such as a person, a group, or a body of individuals who make decisions and you are influenced by them. How much you're influenced depends up on how close to the eclipse you have a planet or your ascendant, Midheaven, for example.

About new moon solar eclipse to MC, she says:

If the eclipse is conjunct your Midheaven, then you can expect to have ideas or have contacts with people that you work with or for. It may be that you're going to a business dinner; with your boss or someone from work. Pay attention if this is so, because some very good long-term things can come out of it for you and your career.


What do you think?

I've also got Juno on my MC - KEishin knows that, in addition to being somewhat married to my work, I'm trying to get married to a colleague :) Well, maybe not "married" married. But close as you can without the paperwork. And Pluto (ruler of my hopes and wishes!) at 1 Libra - I reckon that's within orb of the eclipse? :nyah:

Here's my chart (attached) at about halfway through lunch on the 22 :)

[alwaysfallingup]

I didn't even realize we had an eclipse coming up...and Sept 22 is my 5 year wedding anniversary! Goodness!

Thank you for the information!

[Jenne]

I didn't even realize we had an eclipse coming up...and Sept 22 is my 5 year wedding anniversary! Goodness!

Thank you for the information!

It's my brother's 30th...wooeeeooo! (and my husband's 37th...not as dramatic as 30, I think...)

[business voodoo]

It's my brother's 30th...wooeeeooo! (and my husband's 37th...not as dramatic as 30, I think...)

oh, now, i don't know about that 37 can be the beginning of the infamous uranus opposition cycle ... e.g., the 'mid life crisis' . . . .

[business voodoo]

I don't know whether to be pleased or not...

be pleased!

digichi ...

ok, this is what i see for the 22nd's eclipse as i look at you, your transitis & your progressed ...

perhaps the most significant thing that i see is that the eclipse will be transiting over pluto in that 10th house of your's ... over the MC as well, so the area which this should be manifesting is your 'career' ... but perhaps not your career as much as your 'highest expression' ... i mean if your 'career' is a chef, but you are merely a chef because well ... that's what you went to school for and its your everyday vocational occupation, but really your passionate expression in the world -- the thing you were 'born to do' is act or sing or start a commune -- well, that may be the area in life that you should be paying attention to more so than your 'job.'

could the universe want to push to more actively pursue your *real* "career" at this time? could be, with your natal moon sitting right on your descendent, pluto transiting that 12th house, mars transiting as well through that 10th, saturn transiting through the 8th house -- dealing with other people and their values and resources; yes, its possible there will be a serious shake up in the 'job' IF there needs to be a shift. how aligned is your everyday life with your true purpose on the planet? (you can measure that from how much joy and happiness you experience on a day-to-day basis!)

but because your natal moon is on the descendent, this may only bring a shift deep within you and not have any 'external' impact on the world you experience from day to day. perhaps merely something happens that awakens you and you decide ... 'here's the plan, in 6 months, i'm going to do this, this and this, and then i'll be free from needing this job, and can pursue my real course of life.' all of your outer planets are in mid-house (even uranus) right now, so this is more likely the expression of this energy ... e.g., if your 'job' is going away, you likely won't get fired, but the store may be closing in 6 months, kind of thing. but again, it is unlikely something external is going to happen but rather something within you will shift to align you and your purpose to a deeper connection of being and expressing that being in the world -- and how you value yourself and truly honor the worth of you as a very special being.

the biggest thing this will be triggering is the natal inconjunct with pluto in the 10th, mars in the 2nd (using the koch house system). inconjuncts are all about the subconscious (or unconscious) energies or habits that you came into this life time with or acquired at a very young age from your environment. they do not 'belong' to you per se, but you do it, time and time again ... in your case, the mars/pluto relates to how you value yourself and those issues of the 10th house -- again, manifesting in the area of 'highest expression', or often the career.

you can be overly responsive and undertake way more responsibility than you should ... which creates a cycle of guilt, resentment and feeling of being taken advantage of ... not a bad thing for an employer to have around, because you are the person that will sacrifice to get the job done, even when that job isn't necessarily even your's. but, that's not so good for you the individual, and honestly, really isn't good for your co-workers or your employer. they need you to say "no" just as much as you need to say "no, i've got a life too!" they need to be given the opportunity to do what is *really* their's to do, rather than have you do it because ... well because you are so good at it and are willing to be the work horse time and time again.

especially during this time ... as pluto does rule the 8th (where your progressed pluto is sitting), and scorpio has progressed to the MC ... do not let anyone play on your 'personal' or sexual side for 'business' or work-related reasons ... that is using you at the highest level, and will destroy any personal relationship you may want to develop on a deep level for you even if the relationship and the job will continue, this would be the seed of undoing it from your deepest personal value of yourself.

i also just noted that pholus in transiting over neptune as well ... don't be surprised if someone attempts to take advantage of you in a very messed up way as well. the kind of way that just leaves you thinking 'how could _______ do that to me?' i find pholus transits, especially with neptune, helps you see other people's true colors.

september 22 is a good day to say "no" ... something no one may expect, perhaps it will be a conflict between a personal activity and staying late to finish something that *must* get done ... say "no" and do your own thing that day. empower both yourself and others to a balance of reality that you have a subconscious or unconscious tendency to overly self-sacrifice ... robert pelletier, in his book on aspects says this about this inconjuct ...

'it is important that you establish priorities in the matters that require your attention. learn to manage our time more efficiently and to put aside matters that can be safely postponed. learn how to just waste time occasionally, and give yourself a chance to simply relax. in time you will realize that you're an important person too. if you will become a bit more selfish about giving of yourself, your friends will be amazed at the change in you. they will also secretly admire you for your newfound courage to say no!'

with your north node transiting over your nadir (IC) as well that day, this may simply be a shift within you on your deepest levels ... the giving of a gift of self-empowerment that may or may not manifest in your actual day-to-day life, but a choice that is made out of 'character' with the self that is passing as you grow in the self that you desire to become on your deepest levels.

a day to be selfish ... not a bad thing at all. be in close touch with what are the truest wants and desires of your heart and follow those that day. if your insides are not jumping up and down to do what is being asked, don't do it; a simple "no" is your answer. "i'm sorry, but not today" if 'no' just has such a hard time escaping your lips! that is the 'right' answer for the betterment of the entire universe.

and with all inconjuncts: always remember ... it is just as good to receive as it is to give! :boquet:

[KEishin]

oh, now, i don't know about that 37 can be the beginning of the infamous uranus opposition cycle ... e.g., the 'mid life crisis' . . . .
A little early for the average person, but yeah, the Uranus opposition is a doozy too. I've watched family go through it. I'm already planning how I'm going to go wild. Us Saturnine influenced kids never got to play anyway . . . so it's about darn time. :lol:

[Digital_Chi]

BusinessVoodoo!

WOW and THANK YOU is all I can say. I need to digest all this.

Fortunately, my career is exactly what I want to be doing - I have been so very lucky in serendipentiously falling into the career that's right for me. I had a lightbulb moment when I realised "This is it. This is what I want to do." Luckily, it was also something that I'm good at. Also, I work for myself (Uranus in 10!). I am a workaholic, but that's par for the course in the early days of own business. My fatal tendency is to sacrifice my personal life for my work - but I can feel a fundamental shift happening there.

I think that for me this eclipse is going to be about finding balance on that MC/IC axis! Prioritise (or give some attention to) that IC! I'll have moved into my first own house on 1 Sep, so maybe this is what it's all about too ....

[business voodoo]

A little early for the average person, but yeah, the Uranus opposition is a doozy too. I've watched family go through it. I'm already planning how I'm going to go wild. Us Saturnine influenced kids never got to play anyway . . . so it's about darn time. :lol:

we sun/uranus conjunct people began to feel it at 36!!!!!!!!!!! yeowsa ... and i won't be total opposed until late 2K7 ... i just don't even want to know, but i'm kinda enjoyin' the ride, don't 'cha know it!

[business voodoo]

Fortunately, my career is exactly what I want to be doing - I have been so very lucky in serendipentiously falling into the career that's right for me. I had a lightbulb moment when I realised "This is it.

I think that for me this eclipse is going to be about finding balance on that MC/IC axis! Prioritise (or give some attention to) that IC! I'll have moved into my first own house on 1 Sep, so maybe this is what it's all about too ....

you are a lucky one, i am glad to hear you are well on your way ...

being postured in that direction, definitely look for the culmination of a personal inner shift ... definitely connected with the formative (DC natal position of the moon) and relationship ... in reading what you wrote to keishin, perhaps a time of commitment of the relationship that is also related to the business ... kind of the 'acceptance' or permission to receive a good relationship at a deeper level ... sometimes its just being truly open to it, that the universe comes and puts in on your plate, exactly how you want it! you definitely deserve it.

[Digital_Chi]

definitely look for the culmination of a personal inner shift ... definitely connected with the formative (DC natal position of the moon) and relationship ... Voodoo, how does my moon/DC feed into the eclipse? It's not in aspect to the points that will be hit??

[business voodoo]

Voodoo, how does my moon/DC feed into the eclipse? It's not in aspect to the points that will be hit??

it feeds it in terms of 'original intent' of the moon's energy throughout your life.

while the transit may be triggering the experiences of a different house ... those experiences in transits always relate back to the natal position and the area of life born to deal with ... its kinda like the middle of the onion, the progressed chart position is close to the core, the transits the outer skins ... they all go back to the initial seed though ... the natal position of planet's placement.

did that answer your question?

[Digital_Chi]

Hi Voodoo -- sorry for late reply -- I couldn't get into the site for some obscure reason ....

I now see how the moon/DC factors in, thanks. But I have been going through an emotional slump where I've almost convinced myself that I can't have a relationship for various reasons. AAAAAARGH I must STOP sending out negative vibes to the universe ..... or could this be the culmination of my inner shift! I see that for today's eclipse, EJupiter is trine NMoon (blowing it all out of proportion)!

Interestingly, the lunar eclipse emphasises the same things in my chart as does the solar eclipse: eclipse Mars conjunct MC, inconjunct natal Mars.

Letsw' see what happens!

[business voodoo]

wow ... the battle of the negative thoughts are critical during this period ... you are NOT alone ... i've had more than one call this morning since the eclipse, and have experienced the same type of mental/emotional battle ... perhaps the leo/aquarius full moon polarity (siderreally, speaking). 'walking tall' is the mode the sun must be in to keep the emotions and thoughts on the positive side ... "act it until you are it" ... is the advice i've been giving people all morning.

sometimes just creating a new thought pattern through actions is the fastest way to bring a transformation. this is going to be interesting as the sun finishes its transit through leo into virgo before its eclipse ... ROAR like the lion right now ... we are all royalty, your sensitivity to the collective is on high alert so demonstrate it by taking charge of the energy in every situation and make the environment your's ... most people will be so thankful for your leadership and ability to change the space positively ... they won't know what hit them!

[Digital_Chi]

The lion managed a small growl and paw swipe since the last post - got positive results and trying to stay positive!

Incidentally, I had a very successful and stress-free move into my new house, which I love to bits! It is an absolute haven, just right for Pisces on the 4th!

It's the bloody relationship that I'm stressing about - as usual - lacking the cojones to take it further ....

[business voodoo]

well then, perhaps this eclipse cycle is just what you needed!

and, i wish i could say my move was 'stress free' ... it wasn't (that's what you get when you are married i suppose, 'we can do it ourselves' ... thank god he miscalculated his departure for europe and i got my movers), but i too am very happy in the new space ... i will be especially happy when the garage is emptied into the house where it belongs ...