"The Road goes ever on and on
Down from the door where it began.
Now far ahead the Road has gone,
And I must follow, if I can,
Pursuing it with eager feet,
Until it joins some larger way,
Where many paths and errands meet.
And whither then? I cannot say."
Bilbo's Poem by Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings
We arrive at the total solar eclipse of the Pisces New Moon occurring just 13 hours before the Vernal Equinox. Quite rare to have a total solar eclipse coincide with the March change of seasons. Only 4 more times will this event occur in this Century.
By contrast, and to underscore the rarity of this cycle, the last series occurred in the 1600 's. Yes...rare indeed. But not as rare as one other facet of this eclipse cycle. This eclipse will end at the North Pole, where the Moon's umbral shadow will be followed by the rising Sun in Aries! You literally have to go back or forward thousands of years to find a solar eclipse ending at the North Pole at the Vernal Equinox. Such magical times we live in...magical times!
Adding more energy to the mix, this New Moon is the 3rd of 3 Super New Moons in 2015. Perigee Moons are symbolic of a higher or stronger vibration driving the lunation's theme. So all in one day, we have a Super New Moon eclipse, the start of a new season, the start of the astrological year, and another saros 18 year eclipse cycle beginning. That's a lot of new energy to arrive on your doorstep. Hence, the energetic field is very ripe for starting something new, or enhancing your creativity.
For the eclipse, the Sun/Moon positions at the very end degree of Pisces. In part, Pisces signifies the ending of the Zodiac. It's where the
energy from the 11 other astrological vibrations comes together to
become one. Hence, see this time symbolically as one of unifying and
completing a huge cycle of the past 2,000+ years. This points
energetically towards humanity slowly leaving the Piscean Age, moving
towards a much more Aquarian futuristic vibration of social equality,
justice and technological breakthroughs.
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| AstroActivators© 2002 by Kathryn Andren |
The most important component of this lunation is the recent last square of Uranus and Pluto, which occurred just 4 days ago. This coincided with massive solar flares directed towards Earth, disrupting communications in parts of the Earth Uranus vibe is the shock
to the senses for something new...Pluto is the force that melts down
what no longer works. While the effect of these 2 transformative
archetypes initiated in 2011 continues into 2018, an opportunity exists NOW
to use this dynamic fuel by embracing a new way of expressing and sharing your
gifts in the world.
More so, this potent transformative rocket fuel further
energizes this solar eclipse vibration taking its imagery, symbolic
nature, and potential into a much bigger arena embracing all cultures in
the world.
Lastly, Solar eclipse periods take you inward to
explore new avenues wanting to be fueled or expressed and activated.
This is a powerful time to visualize new beginnings and initiatives
while letting go of that which no longer serves your highest intentions
for being on this planet NOW!
Conclusion:
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| Self-Portrait, Kyoto Japan May 2014 |
As I shared almost a month ago, the Pisces New Moon marks the completion or ending of my Astrological Updates, as well as my actively seeking new work in the astrological realm. I love astrology. It comes so easy to me. And I have felt so grateful to be able to share its magic with others, as well as use its guidance for making choices in my life. And yet, I realize stronger inner voices call me to embrace a new style of creativity. While at least for the foreseeable future I'll continue to offer astrological consultations for anyone who asks, I will no longer advertise or promote my astrological services. Also, I'll continue to talk about the astrological cycles (how can I not???) to groups, but only in concert with other pursuits of mine such as photography and bodywork.
I first started writing Astrology Updates back in 2002. It's been a good run. Over the next few months I will reorganize my life to match my new direction. Possibly, I'll return to this type of forum to share my photographic perspectives of the natural world and their underlying spiritual connection. That's one of a number of possibilities I'm now considering. In all respects "and wither than I cannot say" certainly applies here.
At this moment, I'm in Denver to attend an amazing weekend healing and growth event called AWE through the magical work of Donald Epstein DC. Then, one day after the weekend event, I'm off to the Cape area of South Africa and Zimbabwe to see the massive
Mosi-oa-Tunya waterfalls...translated "the smoke that thunders" (also known as Victoria Falls). I'll return to the United States in mid-April, where I'll spend a week in California. There, Stephanie Bridwell, an amazing chiropractor, and I will lead a "Gateway to the Soul Healing Day". It's a powerful time and opportunity to receive bodywork through the feminine and masculine touch in a group setting. If interested, contact Magnolia Wellness Center for more details.
I feel so excited about the opening of these new doors. May the same Aries surge bring you new opportunities, insights and renewed passion on whatever path you walk. I wish you all the best life has to offer in this time of massive transformation and significant global shifts.
As we say out here in Hawaii, "a hui hou" (a-hoo-eee hoe). Until we meet again.
Sat Nam
Aloha from Denver Colorado
Starman, Joseph Mina
March 19, 2015
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This update is rather out of the blue...in fact, quite Uranian. I haven't created an update here for a year as I have focused on other pursuits instead of astrology writing. Yet thanks to a rather recent and persistent voice in my head, I’ve decided to weigh-in on today’s significant total solar eclipse. That voice was fueled in part by a very recent unexpected last minute astrology consultation for a new client whose significant Piscean natal aspects just happened to be exact to this eclipse position.
