The LA Times truly was in tune with the Aquarian Eclipse that fell on the first day of their new issue, with a headline that sums up everything about this particular celestial event.

Eclipses shake up the psychic, spiritual, physical and emotional dust inside and around us.

We're currently under the influence of the Aquarius Solar Eclipse, so if you're wondering why you're suddenly questioning something or feeling an urge for a major makeover somewhere, life has thrown you a curveball, or you're at a crossroads and suddenly have to take a sudden turn into a totally new area of life, this is why.

Change cannot be avoided during an Eclipse. We're not meant to stay the same or remain in the same place. Solar Eclipses are specific to certain types of growth, as are Lunar (more on that kind in 2 weeks). Under a Solar Eclipse, our light is eclipsed, our perspective, our ego focus, our sense of self is shaken, albeit momentarily so that we may glimpse a new way, a new path, and something new inside ourselves.

So,firstly,welcome the unknown, the question mark, the feeling you don't quite know what you should be doing, or where you should be going. In Aquarius, this particular Eclipse is teaching you to access the independent side of yourself,the part that loves surprises and the part that breaks free from anything limiting or defining.

How can you define yourself during a time when the Universe is helping you to break free of definition?

You can't. All you can do is explore new facets of yourself, your nature, your desires and your ego. Try on a new hat. Notice the new people you're suddenly around right now - they're a sign of the new you emerging. Access a new part of yourself and the Universe will always mirror it with new folk outside - new friends, new strangers offering new perspectives, new groups working to the same purpose.

Suddenly you're a team-member of another group, or you're going your own sweet way now, perhaps in a direction totally off the beaten track, or off the plan you nebulously created for yourself one foggy day way back when.

Be new. Be unique.

Just Be You.

That's the message of the Aquarius Eclipse. And perhaps, you'll find out who that really is, by first experiencing who that isn't.

Enjoy!
Neil

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The lunation is looking very clear and super charged this month falling on a solar eclipse. We're looking at a very focused new moon with a stellium in Aquarius, every planet in air or earth except Uranus (water). The two elements make for an interesting combination: the light, abstract nature of air and the dense, pragmatic nature of earth.

Our sun-moon combo is conjunct nimble Mercury and dreamy Neptune, with a wide trine to Mars. These are great aspects for realizing goals, especially anything that supports Aquarian themes of humanitarianism, rationality, experimentation, and networking. With a Capricornian Venus and Jupiter conjunction taking orders from Saturn in Virgo, the sign of their detriment, it is not the time to be indulgeant and selfish. If you're going to be extravagant, make gestures in a Virgonian/Aquarian vein and focus on serving others.

Conservatism and innovation balance each other out uneasily in this new Aquarian moon, but both trends point in the same direction of Aquarian values. Refresh, renew, reboot.

Here's one of those goofy games that I like to play with (you may have fun playing with too). As a little twist with the zodiac, I've added my comments (in italic red parenthesis) with some general zodiac personality traits and elemental highlights - that are related to the description from the quiz.

What Starcana Means

You are the total package - suave, sexy, smart, and strong. You have the whole world under your spell, and you can influence almost everyone you know. You don't always resist your urges to crush the weak. Just remember, they don't have as much going for them as you do. (Yes..... My own astrological wheel dominates in heavy-breathing fire elements which means we fire signs KNOW that we are the total package. Fire is ego, so think of the Aries, Leo, and Sagittarians that you know, and you may relate. Fire spells - Loud, Confidant, and Exciting person in the room. And although we can get alittle 'out of control', we are are quite harmless - UNLESS we find out that you've been fighting dirty or unfair. When that happens, Fire will always finish the fight, one way or another.) You are a seeker. You often find yourself restless - and you have a lot of questions about life. You tend to travel often, to fairly random locations. You're most comfortable when you're far away from home. You are quite passionate and easily tempted. Your impulses sometimes get you into trouble. (Yes more Fire elements in my Starcana name... and as the seeking and restless, Fire is always looking for a challenge. Fire is the natural hunter, the warrior. and the survivor.) You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection. You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive. You have the classic "Type A" personality. (More Fire elements.... "The Best - expresses "Confidence, Aggressive, Authoritative" seems to make sense of my own fiery Leo Moon and red-hot Sagittarius Sun. Did I mention Ego, self-esteem, courage, and fearless too?") You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You're always up to something. You have a ton of energy, and most people can't handle you. You're very intense. You definitely are a handful, and you're likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun. (Fire IS simply a ton of energy. It is fuel - that motivates and inspires. It is passion, spirit, and obviously quite uncontrollable - if direction is unclear. We create and re-invent ourselves through adventures, challenges, dares, and so one that spells FUN, or simply activity to balance the fire.) You are very open. You communicate well, and you connect with other people easily. You are a naturally creative person. Ideas just flow from your mind. A true chameleon, you are many things at different points in your life. You are very adaptable. (Fiery Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius are signs of creativity and transformation. We change regularly, whether it is with our hair color, our clothes, our attitudes, or our moods. Communicating our passion is necessary for us to express ourselves... whether we are gentle as a candle flame, or screaming like a roaring fire, decorating ourselves with body art, hair styles, bold fashion, or challenging ourselves with games, puzzles and other brain teasers. ) You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people. You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts. You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals. (Fire signs are simply bright and enlightening. They are the light in the room. It's why they are usually so popular. They are people-friendly. Think of handsome fiery studs like Aries George Clooney, Leo Lawrence Fishburne, and Sagittarius Brad Pitt. They will light up the room faster than a book of matches! Fire signs are not only attractive and charming but they are usually quite intelligent with book-smarts and/or street-smarts. They can see more than just what's infront of them. They represent passion and spirit. So can we experience paranoia and jealousy? Of course! Who doesn't want to shine their best and be the biggest light in the room! :-)

Burn baby, Burn!
Starcana

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