On July 16 2019, at 9:38pm, GMT, there is a lunar
eclipse across Cancer-Capricorn, the axis of structure and security. This is
the second and last lunar eclipse of the year and follows the solar eclipse ofJuly 2, which was the only total solar eclipse to occur across the
Cancer-Capricorn axis within the three-year period of 2018-2020. Regarding that
eclipse we wrote that the chapter now opening or closing carries the greatest weight
in this three-year period. This chapter also involves conflicting visions and
ideals where the ultimate goal is one of gaining more independence,
self-reliance and creativity.
The present lunar eclipse, therefore, illuminates
emotional responses to the chapter that opens or closes this month. These responses,
however, appear to stem from a lack of structure and security, especially
material (Moon in Capricorn). Besides, with the Saturn-Pluto-Moon stellium, where
also the South Node is involved, and with an exact Venus-Saturn opposition,
material structures and savings suffer a rather serious blow and cause
emotional insecurity or a lack of domestic and family harmony (Venus in Cancer ruled
by Moon in Capricorn). Shortages, however, have a way to spur us into action so
that we can redress them. Currently, the Jupiter-Neptune square both compounds
and softens the shortage marked by the Venus-Saturn opposition. This creates a planetary
formation known as ‘flag’ or ‘streamer’ and is reminiscent of the prayer flags
(Jupiter-Neptune) that Buddhists hang on top of the world (Capricorn), Mount
Everest that is.
Therefore, to the extent that Jupiter’s harsh
aspects (quincunx-semisextile) detract from our optimism and belief in
emotional security and family harmony, Neptune’s soft aspects (trine-sextile)
give us hope through imagination and visualization. The top of the formation
is, after all, Venus in Cancer, along with the North Node - so if we attach
more value to emotional security as a means of spiritual development, we can
make the ‘prayer flag’ wave, and - why not? - fly away!
Additionally, the retrograde learning triangle
between Mercury, Mars, Uranus and Chiron reveals the joy we will get when we
learn how to close any wounds (Chiron) caused by recent verbal conflicts or
disputes (Mercury-Mars). Learning, of course, will come through trial and error
(retrograde triangle) because conditions are unpredictable (Uranus). Therefore,
the easy solution may eventually be to choose silence (Mercury retrograde,
absence of air, Moon = Sun = Mercury/Saturn). In any case, now is a good time
to review ideas and communications that took place around the end of June, when
Mercury was at the same degree it is now, so that there is a first conclusion
by August 13, 2019, when Mercury returns to the same degree. We wish you enjoy
the lunar eclipse and that you let the prayer flags wave!
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