Eclipse Basics
Eclipses are a time to be. Remember that human being and all?
Be. Observe. Delight. Repeat.
Information is useful. That’s what Eclipses are. Information. Breathe. Pay attention. Hydrate. You got this!
Eclipses Are Information
Listen.
We don’t freak out around here. We aren’t about paranoia or increasing the stress – and the cosmos isn’t either. In fact, it’s very much the opposite. It’s all information, to be used and applied. And the point of all the movements is to make you happier, more fulfilled and a better person for the rest of us to deal with lol. It’s just that sometimes we’ve missed things and so eclipses help us see. Yes, forcefully and sometimes unpleasantly but it is clearing for us to change.
As eclipse season can be about turning things on their head, you can proactively take a new tack when things come up. Getting more defensive or going into unhelpful modes of reaction only get us more of the same. So, when you are “suddenly” feeling more sensitive, lean into caring about others more. When you are Judge Judying the whole world (you, neverrrrr), you can turn that lense of observation onto yourself and then do something with what you see.
They are selfish? Where are you being that way? They are so wrong…where are you so wrong. Turn inwards and use the info for yourself. You’re the only one you can change, after all. If you spot it you got it, like my Reiki teacher Patti Penn says. You get the picture.
Remember: The harder the work, the more reward. That’s a thing, too with the cosmos. It’s giving like that.
And for gosh sakes hydrate and rest. Others may be pressed in ways you have no idea so also definitely lighten up on how we are with others.
So when you think of eclipses, instead of dread and gloom, think of it as a course correct, a sharp turn – that is, if needed. If not, you will proceed on.
But the thing is to pay attention. The universe first whispers, that idea someone has for your career or a health tip you may ignore? That nudge to join a dating app or get counseling? Listen to the whispers of the universe and you may not get a bitch slap lol.
As these eclipses start a Pisces/Virgo axis story, read here for more about that pattern we’ve already seen as the year has begun.
The Cosmos May Reroute but Remember: It Knows Better, Faster Ones
So, Eclipses can be the course correct we can need if we have veered very off track from our souls itinerary aka lesson plan.
- Like, did you actively choose to ignore your managers shady business practices? Well, now you may be looking for a job cuz it shut down “suddenly.”
- Did your partner announce they were leaving one day? You know, the partner you weren’t feeling close to for some time and thought they were spending a lot more time with others away from you but you didn’t say anything or try and communicate your feelings and wants and how the relationship didn’t seem to be fulfilling anymore so then they “suddenly” left you.
- Or that friend you expected to always be there got diagnosed and your world has a new order right quick? Maybe you will quit that job you hate and go after your dream job to be a (fill in the blank) because life is short and you deserve happiness and to be have more time for those you love.
Eclipses can be hard slaps, yes (ooof and I am sorry if you are experiencing that), but they are often things we are missing and need to pay attention to and so this slap is like a last resort from the cosmos. Like Cher in Moonstruck. It is a cosmic alarm system that we are missing something clutch and it needs our urgent attention. Maybe it’s your joy calling. Maybe it’s your dreams. Maybe it’s your family? Maybe it’s your love of nature and mediation you’ve ignored because others need you. Maybe it’s the hard conversations you’re avoiding because you’re scared of what will happen. The pain you don’t want to delve into a heal will serve you. You can do hard things and eclipses can be proof of that.
That is the thing with eclipses. They do help us.
You’ve gotta have yourself before you can have others.
Again, I’m not saying it’s a bed of roses, and yes it can be more like a bed of thorns at the time – BUT – if we look at it like the medicine we need, it can help the hard parts go down easier. (“Chocolate coating makes it go down easier” IYKYK) Knowing it is medicine for us helps us see there is a bigger experience meant for us. Better is coming and trying to. Open up.
Cuz that universe cracking you open is happening.
A Fav Story About Eclipses and The Meaning of Life
Abraham Hicks told a story years ago in one of her workshops that stayed with me.
She was with a group of people going white water rafting down the Colorado river with their guide, and as she told the story she was smiling and you could feel the excitement. As the group waited by the river to get in the waters rushed by and they saw what they were each going to be getting into and the guide said to them, “you cannot stop this flow or turn back,” reminding them to get in and go with it. The danger is not doing that. But Abraham added a key lesson: that we all do this in our lives, when the reality is we came here to go down the river. We came for the ride! The exhilarating ride with turns and speed and surprises that takes our breath away we are laughing so hard and in amazement.
So, no, you can’t turn the happenings of life off. Go with it. Ride!
Energies at the Eclipse
People can feel tired and lethargic, needing to nap and rest more. It is a full moon after all, just extra strength so that’s fine. (And if it’s a blood moon, that’s just more powerful. ) If it’s hitting your 6th house all of a sudden you will want to eat better and get back to exercising. Or you may look around and realize you lack fulfilling relationships or your spiritual life is lacking. It’s not always something bad, but it usually is something requiring you to change. Hence the growth part.
It is especially important to take care of yourself at Eclipse times. They last for two weeks to a month before or after, so keep watch in those periods for what comes up – or goes out.
Eclipse season is quite the go with or be dragged situation. What comes up needs your attention. Let’s go with, shall we?
If you want an astrology reading to find out how eclipse will be effecting you, as well as more about your chart so you can harness the energies, you can book a reading with me here.
Wants to know. Has some questions. Very Sag. Always up for pizza. Planning several trips. Big fan of joy. Wants to talk about it. All of them. Is sure we can figure out this whole living thing. Is rooting for you.
