The new moon solar eclipse in Libra on 2nd October is happening at 7.45pm UK time at 10º01’. The Sun and Moon will be conjunct Mercury at the time of the eclipse. Mars will form a wide square to the Sun and Moon. Jupiter will be tightly sextiling Chiron and we have another Grand Trine in the sky – this time in water signs.
This is an annular eclipse (more on eclipse types on the NASA website), which means the Moon will pass in front of the Sun but won’t cover it completely so it will appear as a dark spot surrounded by a bright ring of light. The eclipse will be visible in the south of North America, much of South America, the Pacific and the Atlantic Oceans and Antarctica (Source: timeanddate.com). Solar eclipses are potent new moons, the influence of which lasts longer than a typical lunation. This is the last eclipse in Libra until 2033 so you might investigate where it happens in your chart. The last time we had an eclipse at 10º of Libra was in October 2005. Think back if you’re old enough what was going on in your life that year. Similar themes may repeat themselves but they won’t be exactly the same because the planetary transits that are happening now are different to the ones from 19 years ago.
As this is a new moon, it is about planting a seed for something new but because it’s a South Node (more on the lunar nodes on Wikipedia) solar eclipse, it means that the new thing in question isn’t exactly unfamiliar to you. It might be something that has already existed in the past and it’s making a return into your life. For example, if this happens in your 7th house, it could be a relationship or a collaboration that didn’t work out in the past but, in the next six months, you will have an opportunity to give it a new lease of life. If it’s something that happens in the education houses, in the next six months you might start or enrol on a course that you’ve thought about before but could never find the time to do it.
A new moon in Libra is a good time to initiate something in the area where Libra falls in your or your organisation’s chart. On a collective level, a solar eclipse in Libra invites us to think what new relationships and alliances we could forge over the next few months. You might also ponder about the state of the existing ones and whether they are ready to enter a new stage or be dissolved completely to make room for something new. Libra is about mediation and conciliation so if you have any major disagreements with others, the next six months is a good time to (re)build some bridges and find a way forward together (here's the link to a ten-minute Bridge Builder meditation that will help you with that). Jupiter is tightly sexitiling Chiron at the time of this eclipse which is conducive to addressing any past hurts or misunderstandings which led to the collapse of any relationships.
The conjunction with Mercury suggests a willingness to have a dialogue. Mercury rules sales, business deals and negotiations. In Libra, it is driven to find a mutually acceptable solution so there is hope that the next six months might herald some peace in war-torn regions. On an individual level, it might mean a new business deal, an employment contract, a publishing deal or a collaboration that is beneficial to all parties involved.
Although not tightly, Mars is squaring this eclipse suggesting that things could get in the way collectively and individually. Mars in Cancer can get emotional and Venus, the ruler of the eclipse is in Scorpio so emotions could run high whether it's in international relations or in your relationships. Mars is trining Venus during this eclipse so the door is open. Don’t let yourself get caught up in the heat of the moment and favour healthy conversations. Mercury’s proximity to the eclipse should help you find the right words.
We also have a Grand Trine in the sky at the time of this eclipse between Mars in Cancer, Venus in Scorpio and Saturn in Pisces. Last month we had a Grand Earth Trine and I explained what that is in the lunar eclipse in Pisces post. This month it’s a Grand Water Trine which brings stability in the watery areas so emotions, spirituality and creativity. Although it may get intense, it should be easier to be emotionally intelligent and have your emotional needs met at this time.
This is a relatively nice lunation so make the most of it because from the middle of the month Mars will enter into a long-term (until January 2025) opposition with Pluto which will be challenging to those who have personal planets or angles at the end of cardinal (Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn) and the beginning of fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius). I might write about it at some point.
The people most affected by this solar eclipse are those with planets or angles at around 10º of the cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn) and those born on 2nd-4th October, 30th June-2nd July, 29th-31st March and 31st December-2nd January. How that will affect you, however, depends on your personal placements in your natal chart so it won't be reflected in a general forecast. As usual, you should read your ascendent sign and not your Sun sign. If you don't know what that is, drop me an email with your date, place and time of birth and I will send you a copy of your chart.
ARIES
This solar eclipse is an opportunity to start something new in the area of your one-on-one relationships (personal or professional). Issues around your debt, loans and financial agreements within relationships may also come to the forefront. You may encounter some resistance from your family or a home-related matter may get in the way. Try not to be impulsive and have a conversation about any issues that bother the parties involved.
TAURUS
This solar eclipse is happening in your area of daily tasks, health and work-life balance. In the next six months, you might start a new fitness routine and let go of unhealthy habits. There is a possibility of initiating all that together with someone else. There may also be a change in what you do on a daily basis (for example, your job could involve more written or spoken communication). Your siblings or local community might be against any changes you might want to implement but don’t change your plans. Avoid emotional decisions and have an open and honest conversation with them.
GEMS
This solar eclipse is a time for new beginnings in the area of romance, creativity, passion projects or children. The proximity of Mercury means that it could be a creative project that has a sales element or it could be something that involves writing or any other form of communication. It may also be something you do with a sibling. All those changes might require a change to your daily routine. Whatever it is, the lack of funds could get in the way, either because of emotional spending or because of temporary cashflow issues. Try to be creative and work around the limits imposed on you.
CANCER
This solar eclipse is happening in the area of your home and living situation. There could be some new developments in your family life in the next six months, someone moving in and/or out, a house move or renovation works. The person you’re currently dating could become a permanent part of your household. Alternatively, it could herald a completely new love interest, a passion project, a life-changing hobby or a business that you could run from home. With Mars in your sign in a tense aspect to this eclipse, your buttons might get easily pushed, especially by your family members (or you might push their buttons). Mars will spend a long time in your sign so if you’re prone to emotional outbursts over the next few months, you will know where that came from. However, if you use it constructively, it could give you energy to get a lot done and action items on your to-do-list that are long overdue (when it goes retrograde, it will be a good time to revisit things from the past). If you’re a Cancer rising and Mars is currently transiting your first house, you might find that it’s easier for you to be physically active so make the most of it.
LEO
This solar eclipse is an opportunity to start something new in the area of communication, learning and your immediate environment or community. There might be some changes around your family or living situation (for example, in the next six months you could move home but stay in the same area). However, self-doubt could creep in. Instead of getting angry or frustrated, try to kill the inner saboteur by spending time with the people who believe in you or indulge in some positive self-talk even if it feels difficult at this time.
VIRGO
This solar eclipse is a time for new beginnings in the area of earned income, values and self-worth but whatever you have in mind may cause a stir among your friends or groups you belong to. Alternatively, something could be in conflict with your long-term goals. Try not to give in to external or internal pressure and find Mercurial, i.e., practical and logical solutions to figure out what works and what doesn’t. Virgos tend to be good at that.
LIBRA
This your new moon so it’s an opportunity to start something in any area of your life and it’s an eclipse which means that you have approximately six months to implement any changes. There could be issues at work or in your career that will be a source of frustration and they might get in the way of anything you want to initiate but with your mediation skills you should be able to resolve any problems that may arise. You could be quite enterprising over the next few months so make the most of it.
SCORPIO
This solar eclipse is behind you so it’s an opportunity to recharge your batteries. You could consider talking therapies, guided meditations or conversations with the people that make you feel good. Beauty treatments or changing something about your style or looks might also have a positive influence on your psychological well-being. Who knows, it might give you an idea to start something new that involves being of service to others in one way or another or start a social enterprise. A legal matter or study commitments, whether to do with said ideas or not, might get in the way but you are equipped to deal with bigger problems than that.
SAG
This solar eclipse is an opportunity to start something new in the area of friendships, groups you belong to or your long-term objectives but issues to do with debt or loans might get in the way of your plans. It could bring a certain amount of distress so if you need to take a break, do it. Try to be logical when looking for solutions but don’t dismiss your intuition completely as it might provide additional insight that could be beneficial at this time. Ask your friends or people who are in the same profession as you. Perhaps they could shed some light. For example, if it’s a business loan you’re after, people who have been in a similar situation and now have a thriving business might be able to give you useful advice.
CAPPY
This solar eclipse could bring something new into your career and public image in the next six months. A goal you’ve been working towards for a long time could also finally appear on the horizon. As a result, it may be challenging to find balance between your commitments to your one-on-one relationships and to your career. Someone might express their disappointment but try not to overreact and see if you can find a mutually acceptable solution.
AQUA
For you this solar eclipse might trigger a desire to travel, pursue higher education studies or broaden your horizons in any other way. There could also be some new developments in your career. There is, however, a danger that you might take on more than you can handle. There is a real risk that your daily responsibilities might get in the way of what you want to do but you will try to bite more than you can chew anyway and risk a burnout. You of all people know how to detach yourself from everything so look from the outside in and see what advice you would give yourself if it was someone else.
PISCES
This eclipse is an opportunity to start something new in the area of shared resources, debt or loans so you may expect developments in those matters in the next six months. An opportunity to study or travel could also appear. However, you might realise that you have to somehow find balance between fulfilling all your financial obligations and meeting the financial commitments to do with your children. Alternatively, you might realise that you’ve been spending too much on the things that bring you joy and it’s time to tighten the belt. In the next six months, you will have a chance to figure that out.
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