There are three kinds of eclipses. No, not annular, partial, and total, although that's one way to categorize them.
First, there are the ones that occur twice a year, known as eclipse seasons. While astrologers discuss them (often with a touch of trepidation), much of the world remains oblivious. These eclipses signal potential for change: shadows and hidden energies released, followed by the illuminating light of soul-centered transformation.
Then there are the visible eclipses happening through an area or country, causing airports to overflow and roads to congest as people flock to witness them. These are deemed powerful events, worth the journey to behold.
Lastly, there are the eclipses that directly impact your personal astrology chart, serving as profound indicators of radical change. These eclipses propel you toward your soul's path, whether you feel ready or not. They may remove obstacles blocking your way, sometimes leading to initial discomfort or resistance. Yet with time, we often recognize the wisdom in life's events, even if some experiences remain painful to digest fully.
When you're prepared for an eclipse, embracing the necessary changes, they can feel like the universe aligning just for you—a key fitting perfectly into the lock, a miraculous moment of synchronicity.
As we enter April 2024, prepare for an eclipse season to remember.
We began in March with a Lunar Eclipse on the 25th at 4 degrees of Scorpio. This marked the final surge of collective work undertaken in 2022 and early 2023, focusing on deepening connections with security—be it emotional, physical, or financial—and releasing karmic complexities. Lunar Eclipses often denote endings and resolutions.
Now, on April 8, we will experience a total Solar Eclipse at 19 degrees Aries. Aries embodies courage, bravery, and new beginnings, with an instinctual intuition that propels action. This energy, akin to rushing into a burning building to rescue a cat without hesitation, exudes freedom and vitality. Since last spring, we've been building this momentum, guided by the North Node's call towards individual self-expression and purposeful action. As warriors, we're urged to champion what truly matters, steering clear of trivial conflicts.
This eclipse is conjunct Chiron, indicating potential for massive healing that will allow us to break free. As if that’s not enough, the Aries planet, Mars, is joining forces with the steady accomplishing energy of Saturn in the spiritual, imaginative sign of Pisces, to be sure that we are guided from a soul purpose perspective.
Meanwhile, the autumn’s corresponding Libra eclipses, along with the South Node's karmic journey through the sky until year-end, urge us to break free from patterns of over-giving, codependency, and indecision.
The eclipses of 2024 affect not only Aries and Libra folks most strongly, but also significant Cancer or Capricorn placements in your chart. These four signs are already the cardinal “builders.” It’s time to shine.
However, bear in mind that Mercury turned retrograde in Aries on April 1st, potentially clouding our ability to launch or gain absolute clarity. It's a time for deeper reflection, perhaps to finalize essential projects or reassess our course of action.
Eclipses often unveil new insights, but their full effects may take three to six months or longer to materialize. Patience—a virtue often needed for Aries—is key.
And, eclipses repeat every 19 years or so. Look back to April, 2005 and even the Spring of 1986 to ponder the type of lesson this Aries eclipse normally brings to you (if it is particularly relevant in your chart), and consider how you can elevate your response to match the highest potential of this period of accelerated growth.
As if all of this is not enough, to amplify this period of breakthrough, innovation, and expansion, Uranus and Jupiter unite on April 20th. Having been loosely connected since last summer, they now initiate a synodic cycle fostering invention and problem-solving in areas such as finances, health, and the welfare of the planet.
The Solar Eclipse occurs at 11:20 am Pacific time. Consider entering a meditative state or resting around this time, allowing the energy to permeate your being. You might find journaling helpful—ask yourself: What stirs deep within you? What aspirations do you hold? How do you envision your path unfolding?
The energies align for change during one of the most potent months in recent memory. Don't let it pass you by!