SOLAR ECLIPSE [10 Libra 04]
London, UK – October 2, 2024 (19:49 GMT+1)
San Francisco, USA – October 2, 2024 (11:49 GMT-7)
Sydney, Australia – October 2, 2024 (04:49 GMT+10)
This is eclipse season and it’s been a bumpy one so far. On September 18th, there was a Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in water sign Pisces and next week, on October 2nd, there’s a New Moon Solar Eclipse in air sign Libra.
This a ‘ring of fire’ eclipse which will mainly cross over the ocean. This means it’s not total as you can see the light of the sun, a ring of fire, around the outer edge.
It will only be visible from land at the bottom of South America and in Antartica. Therefore, this eclipse will be invisible to most of us, which adds an additional hidden dimension to this particular eclipse.
Eclipse Lore
To understand eclipses, the language and symbolism of the eclipse can act as a guide. When the lights, the Sun and Moon, are eclipsed, you are effectively ‘in the dark’ and things become hidden or shadowy. Secrets can emerge as what’s unknown comes to light and a new landscape is revealed.
A New Moon is a symbol of new beginnings. A New Moon Solar Eclipse often acts like a turbo-powered New Moon igniting you into action, as you move into a new stage or phase in life.
Yet, at any eclipse, a door may have to close before a new door can be opened. Traditionally, you’re wise to wait a few days after an eclipse before taking action.
Eclipses are often thought of as game-changers as a shadow falls before revealing what’s hidden. Once the light returns, a new landscape appears signposting a new path ahead.
Eclipses are closely linked to the nodes in astrology, karmic points linked to fate and destiny. This is why eclipses can coincide with turning points as life steps in to move you in a new direction.
South Node Eclipse
This is a south node eclipse as the Sun and Moon are at 10° Libra next to the karmic South Node at 6° Libra. This is the ‘tail’ of the nodal axis, a place of release and letting go. What are you being required to shed or cut away from is a good place to start, to understand where transformation may be taking place.
Perhaps, by moving through a door or portal fired up by the Solar Eclipse energy, this requires something else in your life to come to an end? You say yes to one direction or path, which ultimately means saying goodbye to another.
This is the last Solar Eclipse in Libra in this eclipse cycle. The first took place on October 14th, 2023 so events back then may be resonating in your life now.
Aries-Libra Axis
The Aries-Libra axis is about relationships. Aries represents the self, the ego, ‘I am’, whereas Libra represents the other, your intimate and professional one-to-ones.
There may be learnings around relationships during this eclipse. You might be learning about compromise and how to ensure fairness and equality within a relationship. This could be a personal relationship. Or perhaps, it’s how you interact with others out in the world.
Yet, the deeper learning may come from seeing and understanding yourself in relation to another. When you dive deep into love or a key partnership in your life, this holds up a mirror revealing who you are. Compromise is a necessary aspect of any partnership as is remaining true to yourself, often a fine line to walk.
Aries and Libra are ruled by the planets Mars and Venus respectively. Therefore, this eclipse cycle could be said to be a symbol of war (Mars) and peace (Venus), love (Venus) and hate (Mars). Also, the masculine (Mars) and feminine (Venus) principles.
During this Aries/Libra eclipse cycle, which began in April 2023, wars have raged around the world and issues around gender equality have been foreground. Themes of war and peace, love and hate have slammed into the collective.
In your own relationships/partnerships, play around with the following questions: Who’s in charge? Has the balance of power shifted? Does one of you need to support the other person – has this changed recently? Is there an imbalance when it comes to love, sex or another key relationship or partnership issue? Are you fed up of being alone or doing everything on your own and want to be in a relationship?
What’s noticeable is that nearly all the eclipses in the Aries/Libra eclipse cycle have been New Moon Solar Eclipses. Therefore, the theme of independence or finding yourself in or out of love may ring true.
Following your own path, whether in a relationship or not, may have been a major theme. Also, fighting for your rights or the underdog. There will be one more eclipse in this cycle, a Solar Eclipse in Aries on March 29, 2025.
The Libra Scales
Libra is the star sign linked to harmony, balance and peace and is ruled by Venus, goddess of women, pleasure and sensuality. Libra’s zodiac symbol are the scales which are constantly recalibrating. Getting the balance of life ‘just right’ can be a never-ending Libra activity.
Plus, Libra is the star sign of fairness and equality as the Libra scales are representative of the scales of justice. Yet, one person’s definition of what’s just and fair isn’t always another person’s definition. This may be a foreground theme during this week’s Solar Eclipse.
Libra is one of the air signs and can detach emotionally when necessary. Therefore, be more analytical and logical during this powerful eclipse and do your best to remain balanced and calm.
Libra is a strategist at heart and wants to hear both sides of the coin, to know what everyone’s thinking, to be fully informed. Only then, can you find a solution or make sense of what you’ve heard.
However, this can make it difficult to see things clearly decisive. Be wary of weighing up too many options and considering so many different alternatives, that you end up going around in circles.
Plus, let’s not forget there’s a charming yet manipulative and controlling side to the star sign Libra. It’s not known as a political star sign for no reason. Calculated, cool and devious are key aspects of the Libra archetype.
Lilith & Mercury
Lilith, the wild one, is at 10° Libra during the eclipse and closely associated with what’s happening. Lilith is associated with sexual desire, hidden taboos and female empowerment.
Also, communication planet Mercury sits next to the Sun and Moon at 11° Libra. Mercury in Libra is the diplomat, mediator and go-between. A social butterfly, Mercury in Libra wants to bring people together, to create new partnerships.
A social event could be fun and wild during this eclipse. You might be at a wedding or anniversary. Or perhaps, you’re making the right kind of connections or able to influence others.
The Sun & Mercury are in a cazimi conjunction on September 30th at 7° Libra, two days before the eclipse, exact at 22:09 GMT+1. Don’t count out a revelation or major insight during this eclipse week and notice who comes into your life. Eclipses often turn your life upside-down and this may be linked to the people or experiences you encounter.
Remember not to leap in feet first, however, and wait a few days for clarity and the light to return.
What Does It Mean For You
It’s helpful to consider where the Libra Solar Eclipse will fall to better understand where change may occur and which areas of your life are under the cosmic spotlight. Read both your Sun sign and your Ascendant sign:
- Aries: Relationships, partnership, contracts
- Taurus: Work, service to others, lifestyle and health
- Gemini: Self-expression, creativity, children and love affairs
- Cancer: Home and family, your past and legacy
- Leo: Communication, community, neighbours and siblings
- Virgo: Money, possessions, assets, values and self-worth
- Libra: Personal goals, image and profile, identity
- Scorpio: Retreat and inner work, self-undoing, caring for others
- Sagittarius: Friends, groups and social networks
- Capricorn: Career and vocation, your future path
- Aquarius: Travel, education, beliefs, religion, philosophy
- Pisces: Other peoples’ money, taboo issues – sex, power, death and rebirth
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My 6th house Uranus at 11Libra getting hit and I’m off to a funeral. Not expecting any surprises as that came a couple of weeks ago when my brother in law was admitted to hospital and died within a couple of days. He and my sister are both 1966 births which were affected by the Pisces eclipse.
I joined the gym yesterday for first time in 15years so that is more likely related to the eclipse. I’m already extremely healthy and yet there is more I can easily do. Lots of transits from Uranus squaring my Leo sun/moon/venus which is almost exact in my solar return but not feeling like I’m under much tension – hopefully it stays that way.