7th August Lunar Full Moon
Partial Eclipse
15° Leo Sun – Aquarius Moon @18:11UT
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“Three things cannot be hidden: the Moon,
the Sun and the Truth.” ~ Buddha
Over the coming weeks, during a spectacular eclipse
season, the triple fold energy of Sun, Moon, and the truth, or at least the
freedom to discover, speak and understand our truth comes to light in a
dramatic and unpredictable fashion. A
Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius indicates are now entering a period of surprises
and exposΓ©s. Get ready now: prepare to open a generous heart to all that is
genuine and sometimes seemingly crazy but decidedly real – and then implement
any insight gained or revelations experienced for the benefit of others, as
well as yourself. Then you, too, can learn to be naturally happy - which sounds
simple enough, though a sustained effort of self-awareness to live in authentic
presence – with dignity, integrity, and poise, now takes a rebellious kind of
ethical discipline that also knows when its ‘right’ to bend oppressive rules in favour of benefitting
the greater whole.
✰ From the astrological point of view,
when our dynamic electro-magnetic Sun flashes and sparkles in the fiery sign of
Leo, the solar systems’ astral authority is said to be in a favourable position,
delighted to be ‘at home’ in its own domain, as Leo’s natural inclination is to
emanate happiness with a steadfastly warm and loving glow. This golden luminous
light is potentially at the heart of all Leo activity, boundless in both energy,
and supply. As such, the congenial and dominant sign Leo is associated with creative
self-expression, children and fun, art and parties, as well as all-important love
and romance.
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Radiant Leo shines upon the part of our life and personality we consider
central, i.e. Leo illuminates authority (personal, as well as the boss) and ‘the
core self’, our ego identity and, on the higher vibration, our light-filled spirit.
Fellow Buddhist or Vedanta readers might clamour here to say ‘But there is no
Spirit, no ‘self’.’. Ultimately they would be correct: in that we are all made
up of stardust as a bunch of densely vibrating atoms (made up of 99% space!),
with relative sense perceptions that make it seem like the personality is solid
and real. But when we actually look for the ‘conscious self’, consciousness
itself is nowhere to be found. In our material world we cannot actually put our
finger upon that essential sense of self anywhere, not in the brain or in the
mind. What we do know about our conscious spirit, however, is that when that our
heart aligns with an authentic purpose, strong in truth, then the ‘real self’ -
our most natural shining nature - blazes brilliantly. And this is exactly what the passage of the Sun
in Leo and the powerful eclipses encourage us all to do: embrace all our
magical gifts and talents and glisten and shimmer with a heartfelt glow.
☾☼☽Eclipses generally come
in pairs, one Lunar, the other Solar, two weeks apart. During this Full Moon partial
Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius on Monday 7th (and ensuing Leo Solar Eclipse, 21st August), it’s as though that
internal dimmer switch suddenly flickers to be turned full-on, possibly for a good
few weeks, flashing golden neon during the New Moon Solar Eclipse. Subtle
energies are always more pronounced during eclipses, so one must learn how to
protect oneself psychically as well as physically. Therefore surround yourself
with friends and loved ones who have your best interests at heart. At peak
eclipse moments not only can the third eye twinkle (with a potentially vibrant
crown chakra), but a certain edge of consciousness is also illuminated,
enlightening never-seen-before corners within the psyche, previously shadowed
by fear or doubt. It is these very insights that will help when dealing with
the random outside events eclipses stir up.
However wild the weekend preceding the Monday Full Moon eclipse (on Moon day!),
it could be helpful to note how this Lunar Eclipse is partial; i.e. nowhere on
Earth does Luna become totally red. Instead, there will be penumbral shading at
the Southern tip of the Moon, seen as peachy-pink more clearly over Asia for 30
minutes at the peak within the two hour length of time this eclipse takes to
complete. And whilst the internet is focused upon the very exciting US total
Solar New Moon Eclipse August 21st, this partial Lunar Eclipse sets
the tone, only slightly lower-key; and is visible in Asia, Australia, Africa
and Europe. Though Europe will have partial penumbral view at Moonrise, unless Europeans
(not you Brits!) are Moon-bathing with a horizon in view, it won’t actually
look that different.
And because the Sun
is next to dynamic Mars in Leo during this eclipse, (as well as Ketu, South
Node, Dragon’s Tail (from where Leo Mars likes to rattle sabres and bark
orders)) this Full Eclipse Moon is cosmically bound to be dramatic. It’s also
worth bearing in mind how, in Elemental Astrology, a Southerly direction shadowed
(by the Earth) on the Moon, is associated with the colour red, the shape of the
triangle, the zodiac signs Aries & Leo, as well as fire and lightening. Also,
because this Lunar Eclipse is aligned along the Leo-Aquarius axis it awakens 2017’s Fire Phoenix, to ignite the
wisdom flame in both mind and heart, to burn the dross and rise from the ashes
reborn, with virtue of Spirit restored ~~~> Think back to this time last
year, and note how your own creative spark of loving kindness has conquered
fears in your own life, purely by creating fresh new outlooks.
Leo is a ‘personal’ sign in astrology because of its concerns with individual expression.
By contrast Aquarius tends towards collective experience, team events and group
activity. So while the co-operative revolutionary Aquarian Moon reflects Leo’s individual
LoveLight, it’s conceivable that we, as a collective, have some kind of ‘Eureka!’
moment, when clarity and truth suddenly slot into place. The trick is not to distract
each other with theatrics or talk that alienate self from others, or indeed
sever the mind from one’s own intricate network of emotions. Use any original insight
gained at this time to better all relations, specifically those with whom we
consider our fellow kindred spirits, and you won’t be sorry. In fact, you will
be empowered.
The Sun at home in the sign of the Lion also boosts personal confidence. The
Lion enables one to remain steadfast strong and determined, so that we can
impart playful, good-hearted cheerfulness with unconditional warmth in all our
affairs. The Leo Sun also symbolises monarchs and rulers; and the quality of light
of those who govern in positions of power can determine the joy of his or her subjects;
just as the regal Sun radiates upon Earth to give life with light and heat, a
good leader is warm and kind.
A strong Leo Sun also adds distinctive dignity and power to any given
situation. So if there was ever a moment to build strength, stay strong, and sound
your own horn and big-up oneself, especially about what you personally add to
enhance relationship – in love, business or friendship – as well as to any
group situation, this may well be the Full Aquarian Moon to celebrate successes
as both Lights, Sun & Moon, are in good aspect to Jupiter, the planet of
triumph and jubilation.
And this is all well and good BUT shocking in swiftness
and extremity, it’s also a Full Moon Eclipse in radical Aquarius, when the
exact opposite of what is expected is almost cosmically bound to happen, as
Earth blocks the Leo LoveLight of Sun for the Aquarian Moon to reflect. All the
while Sun has celestial back-up in any current situation, being conjoined to a fire-cracker
Mars in Leo; there may be stiff competition to out-shine and out-perform, on
stage or off. Try now to understand how
speed is aggression and that being a part of competition is not the same as
only partaking to win. When playing the game of life, to align in truth makes
it easier to rest in a spacious loving heart and find contentment within.
You are warned: Aquarian Moons can be edgy and electric. Being
put on the spot may be the moment for personal development to take
centre stage – even if it means looking at traits and aspects (of our self) we
would consider bombastic, bossy or disjointed. Remember at all times how we
need to be fearless when bringing love to light. The Sun-Mars conjunction in
trine to Saturn in Sagittarius (stationed
on the Galactic Centre, to go forward in the days following the Solar Eclipse
(26th August)) will remind us that loving bravely takes courage, as well as faith – and a
capacity to work together under trying circumstance. Even behind a façade of
bravado, this is a time to treasure those friends who reveal your weaknesses
and faults, for they offer you the real gift of truly knowing oneself.
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Another important astrological feature to include in this eclipse comes
hot on the heels of a third and final (closing) square between Jupiter and Pluto (to conjunct 2020),
accenting how the power of love really does transform, just as easily as secrets
can expand power bases. Not everyone needs to know your business. Both, the 7th’s
Full Moon Partial Lunar Eclipse, and the New Moon Total Solar Eclipse on the 21st,
are cosmically bound to generate defining moments in our collective stories,
with power-plays acted out internally as well as in the mundane world. Be aware
how eclipses always mark dramatic pivotal points, watershed moments when the
course of ideas, actions and emotions, as well as history, can suddenly turn and
flow towards a dramatically different direction. So check this mid-season 15° fixed
points of Leo and Aquarius in your own scope to gauge how critical crossroads
impact your own life. If you’re old enough to remember look back 19-ish years,
and get an idea of how this eclipse cycle influences.
From a mundane point of view, we may also witness sudden
U-turns with governments and bosses. Because this freedom-loving Aquarian moon
highlights those in authority who dictate by ‘do as I say and not as I do’,
(often done in order to divide and rule) are best avoided. Take note:
commanders who self-serve do not have other’s best interests at heart. Better
to oversee one’s own world now and discover the sovereignty of fairness and
equality that comes about from curtailing personal ego, especially by being of
service to humanity.
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Make no mistake, the Dragon’s Head, North Node in Leo, Rahu is rising: hot, fiery and
tempestuous. In ancient times people would often stay indoors to try and avoid conflicts
and/or the effects of an eclipse. While monastics meditate, the lay drum and
dance to scare away negative effects of losing light. Indeed, it may well be
that looking at a darkened Moon, or Sun (only looked at with eclipse glasses or
else risk blindness) invites confusion, and in some rare cases, with a new moon
solar eclipse, bring out the oddball eccentrics en masse.
Wherever you may be August 7th, at work, home, or with
friends, when the light of the brilliant Leo Sun is reflected by the
group-orientated Moon in Aquarius – as it is during this Full Moon, the potential
to find ones’ place – and feel assured and poised in that position – also means
recognising the unique gifts we personally bring to the greater whole. So be
aware: within team-work, or even working individually, a special talent could now
easily surface. Exciting times for personal evolution!
✰ Two more points of esoteric astrological
significance compound the need to balance self-love with that of others during
this Full Moon Lunar Eclipse:
1) In
Esoteric astrology the Moon has an
Aquarian Hierarchical rulership, meaning ‘the Aquarian Light that shines on
Earth across the sea’ is of great import; i.e. the Noosphere, or the Unified
Biofield buzzes with potentiality. Aquarius is future orientated; so any
personal sensitivity is best be directed towards altruism, making the world a
better place, without being cold-hearted but seeing all beings as equal.
2) Also
in Esoteric astrology, the Spirit of the Sun
‘veils’ Uranus, the traditional ruler of Aquarius, indicating how the
clarity of ‘the self’ thrives when with one’s peers or in collective situations.
The aspiration to identify with accomplishments is also heightened.
✰ All of this just as Uranus begins a retrograde motion,
August 3rd, only turning direct New Year’s Day 2018! Thus, for the
rest of the year Uranus retrograde in Aries inflames the 2017 year of the
Phoenix Fire Bird’s Grand Fire trine, taking place between the Leo North Node
(Dragon’s Head) and Saturn in Sagittarius to spark the passionate flames of creative
love. Indeed, Uranus makes a final exact trine to Saturn 11:11, providing spacial
awareness that opens a powerful portal for heroic inner-work, for the spiritual
warrior who generates altruism to galvanize and inspire, bravely lighting the
way for others on the path.
✰ The last point to mention on this extended
Full Moon Eclipse report concerns Mercury
retrograde on 13th August, going back from Virgo into Leo, to
pick up the exact degree of the Solar Eclipse 21st August! Both the
Celestial Messenger and the Sun will accent the bight Fixed Royal Star, Regulus,
at the heart of the Lion. Unbridled success can be enjoyed under this star, and
is phenomenal – if only for a short time, as missions can dramatically fail
should revenge, pride or arrogance be primary motivation. Suffice to say that whatever theatrics take
place during these coming weeks (timed since July 24th), there’s
every chance we will still be talking about (whatever) the situation well into
the Autumn Equinox.
Upon closing I wish everyone to have a wonderful Full
Moon and Eclipse season. With LoveLight from Agent Dakini (who still has a few
places left for retreats in Southern France –> press here!) and a big THANK YOU to HymalayanTrader for wonderful Buddha with Dragons illustration thangka _/\_
And remember in all this Leo love action:
“You
yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe deserve your love and
affection.”
☀️☽ * Solar Eclipse 29° Leo *☾
πKarma multiplied day x 100 million ... ⊚ 
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