October brings with it the second Solar Eclipse of the year in Libra, as well as an energetic Aries Full Moon midmonth. What does this do for us?
What is a Solar Eclipse?
A New Moon occurs when the transit (moving) Sun and Moon are in the exact same position in the Zodiac (called a conjunction). New Moons are related to beginnings, have high energy, and are enthusiastic. It's a Solar Eclipse when a New Moon is within 18 1/2 degrees of the Lunar Nodes (the points in the Moon's orbit where the Moon crosses the ecliptic).
What is a Full Moon?
A Full Moon occurs when the transit (moving) Sun and Moon are in the exact opposite positions in the Zodiac (called an opposition). Full Moons are related to endings, culminations, and are emotional energy.
Solar Eclipse in Libra: October 2nd 2024 (2:49PM ET/11:49AM PT)
The Solar Eclipse in Libra is great energy for focusing on our relationships and connections with others. Libra is the sign of the other people in our lives, with Solar Eclipses being great for any new beginnings, we can welcome new people into our lives. With Libra ruling commitment, we can make new commitments to new people, or strengthen existing commitments with loved ones.
Libra rules balance, so the Libra Solar Eclipse provides an opportunity to get balanced. Focus on the areas you haven't had as much time for, and try to give them some attention. Conversely, get a break from the areas that have sucked up all of your time and energy. Getting balanced helps you feel more secure, stable, and comfortable. Libra rules justice, fairness, and equality, so the Libra Solar Eclipse can make this more important to us all. We can get upset if things don't seem fair, and we can work at changing that for the better. This is the second Solar Eclipse in Libra for this eclipse set; eclipses occur in sets of opposing Zodiac signs, and this is part of the Libra-Aries eclipse set. This is the last Libra eclipse for this set as we started the Pisces-Virgo set in September with the Pisces Lunar Eclipse. What is focused on now, the developments that occur, or what we want to start now can tie into the Libra Solar Eclipse from last year, and we may continue on what we already started, or take a chance to do something we didn't get to before. The Solar Eclipse is conjunct (aligned with) transit (moving) Mercury in Libra, and Mercury is the planet of the mind and communication, so this eclipse can be good for talking things over, getting or giving news, learning new information, sharing knowledge, and we can keep busy and active. Last year's Libra Solar Eclipse was also conjunct Mercury, so this gives more credence to the idea that these eclipses tie in together. The Solar Eclipse occurs at 10 degrees 4 minutes Libra. The aspects to the Solar Eclipse are: Conjunction: 5 degrees 4 minutes - 15 degrees 4 minutes Libra Semisextile: 8 degrees 4 minutes - 12 degrees 4 minutes Virgo or Scorpio Sextile: 5 degrees 4 minutes - 15 degrees 4 minutes Leo or Sagittarius Square: 5 degrees 4 minutes - 15 degrees 4 minutes Cancer or Capricorn Trine: 5 degrees 4 minutes - 15 degrees 4 minutes Gemini or Aquarius Quincunx: 8 degrees 4 minutes - 12 degrees 4 minutes Taurus or Pisces Opposition: 5 degrees 4 minutes - 15 degrees 4 minutes Aries Full Moon in Aries: October 17th 2024 (7:26AM ET/4:26AM PT)
The Aries Full Moon charges up our emotions, but for the sake of getting us to take action. Our emotions can motivate us to make decisions, finalize plans, and take the initiative with something. We can feel more willing to do what we need to, and don't want to wait. We can work quickly, so we do have to make sure we're not being impatient and impulsive, otherwise we may create problems.
Aries is a highly energetic sign, so when charged up emotionally, this can mean we're more likely to get into fights, are more argumentative, and quick to lash out when upset. This doesn't help us though, so we have to keep that under control. On the flip side, this can be helpful energy for finding assertive energy that has been lacking. With Aries being the first sign of the Zodiac, and Full Moons being times of endings, this can be a time where we see the end of the beginning, or the beginning of the end, with something in our lives. The Full Moon is square (challenging aspect, 3 signs away) transit Mars in Cancer, and Mars is the natural ruler of Aries, so this does add to the argumentative and quick to fight energy. We have to make sure we're not being hotheads, not rushing to the worst outcomes, and not giving in to violence since this can be violent energy. We have to be smart with our actions and choices. We'd benefit from having healthy outlets for frustration to help keep this under control. The Full Moon occurs at 24 degrees 35 minutes Aries. Aspects to the Full Moon are: Conjunction: 22 degrees 35 minutes - 26 degrees 35 minutes Aries Sextile: 22 degrees 35 minutes - 26 degrees 35 minutes Gemini or Aquarius Square: 22 degrees 35 minutes - 26 degrees 35 minutes Cancer or Capricorn Trine: 22 degrees 35 minutes - 26 degrees 35 minutes Leo or Sagittarius Opposition: 22 degrees 35 minutes - 26 degrees 35 minutes Libra Suggested Reading: The New & Full Moons page for general interpretations by house and aspect Comments are closed.
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