Sabian Symbols For the New Moon: An
operatic prima donna sings to a glittering audience. Elevation and
popularization of human values trough art a a social factor. Supreme
realization of the life ambition.
The Prima Donna symbol is relatable to
the sign of Cancer. Definitely. This degree is also a late
transitional degree that blends Cancer into Leo. The sign of is Leo
not irrelevant at this eclipse. The nodal axis (which is why it is an
eclipse) is still in the early degrees of the sign. Mercury is also
going to be in Leo for a bit as he turns retrograde on 7/26. That
being said, the symbol itself alludes to performance. Acting. Playing
a role. Putting a show. All things that Leo likes to do. Learning
this begins at the end of Cancer.
Since the current eclipse occurs in the
sign of a Cancer and the nodes are also transitioning here soon we
are seeing this latter degree Cancer and early degree Leo themes
swirl together. As both finale and introduction. The mother and the
child. Gentleness, nurturing, playfulness, warmth, goodwill and
spreading of joy and love are powerful things right now.
Leo learns how to “play” various
roles by tapping into and reflecting back the emotional expressions
of others. They also channel personal experience into the role play
tailored to their own needs. In the sign of Cancer, we learn empathy,
intuition, nurturing, about mother, home, security and family. By the
time we get into the last Decan, we've learned that feelings can rub
off. If others feel good, we feel good. We favor being smiled at so
we do things that historically made others smile. They laugh; we
catch the glow of that. So we begin doing it on purpose. And not
always for malefic reasons! I'm talking our entertainers, here. Leo
at its best performs to entertain, not harm. Sure, that can go wrong
by producing a stage hog or someone who tries to compete for the
spotlight. All things can go sideways.
At it's heart, while very brave and
ferocious, Leo is also a fuzzy snuggly soft hearted cat. Wanting only
a little love, affection and dual lazing in the sun. Willing to do
tricks and be precious in order to get your attention. Your love. Leo
also loves to share their sweetly animated joy. From the end of the
Sea of Cancer, vivid active life springs forth within us and from us
(as in a child or creative expression) in the section of the sky
that's broken open by this eclipse.
Solar Eclipses cut open doors. Cut off
dead weight. Spur unexpected endings or beginnings. They are a
gateway we are shoved unexpectedly through. It's that “unexpectedly”
part that is often the hard. The initial shock. That chest clutching
“What fresh hell is this?”
However, with Uranus in Taurus and Mars
in Aquarius busting up jack in our fixed signs, most are being
severely shaken out of their comfort zones already. That will likely
continue. Ok? This is the LOW END of this. We are building to
crescendo of the next Lunar eclipse which is conjunct Mars. What we
are trying to do through all that is keep our cool. The Universe has
provided tools for this, too. Whether we are dealing with a heat wave
or our own hot and frustrated heads. The folks that stay frosty are
going to fare the best here.
This eclipse opens a whole new can of
worms. It is quite likely something unexpected. It could be
startling. Shocking. Unsettling. Uncomfortable. Some of those slimy
worms have already escaped beneath the lid. Even more explode forth
in the coming days. While others will come out more slowly.
As the eclipse occurs in opposition to
Pluto in Capricorn, the implications of whatever opens up here may be
karmic, insidious, powerful, long lasting and impactful.
“Implications” being what will be delivered during our next
eclipse (full moon this time) on 7/27 and typically beyond. This is
Pluto. He leaves a mark. Plus, Jupiter is moving forward. We are
making new memories now. In Scorpio, those memories stomped in.
Unforgettable. Relevant at our core. The sign of Cancer also being
quite attuned to memory. And nostalgia.
Through it all, though, Pluto hovers
over this eclipse like a dark overlord. A huge hovering heaviness.
Pluto can also be used to find your power source, too. He also
rejuvenates. Restores. Brings to life...while he is tempting you.
Assisting you make deals with the Devil and making the shadows and
“low road” seem enticing. That same resilient power is also ours
as much as it hangs in threat over us. We can use it for ourselves
and our own goals simply by maintaining focus on them.
We will want to remember our goals. As
the ground shakes, we may want to reassess them and our priorities
while engaging the rest of the Earth trine by fixing/healing whatever
rifts are opened. Then, back to purpose.
This absolutely luscious strong
feminine Earth energy running in the background that includes Venus
in Virgo, Uranus in Taurus and Saturn in Capricorn makes up a
wonderful tool-kit. All that I've just mentioned is a wonderful
expression of it. It automatically connects to Mars by way of Uranus.
Meaning, when taking action, it's best to move slow and precise. To
triage like a good Virgo. Prioritize and work in a
responsible/grounded way like a sturdy Capricorn. And, keep your
priorities in line and know your abilities like a good Taurus. In
service to others we flourish. Being innovative and working together
toward a goal, we fly. By remaining grounded and maintaining our
common sense (thank you Earth), we discharge the angst brought about
in any unexpected event.
The pack survives. Circle the
wagons Cancer style, if needed. Call in the extended
troops/tribes/support networks or phone a friend in Aqua fashion.
Offer to help...making sure you are stable enough to do so, first. If
not, then focus your efforts right on you. Like a good Virgo. Save
yourself first.
The next thing to remember is that high
functioning Mars in Aquarius doesn't like to sweat. He works smarter
not harder. He is precise. And, always cool. That attitude leads you
easily into this trine.
We also have a flowing water trine that
can help us accept, forgive, survive, escape that includes Jupiter
newly direct (don't like your history? Here's your chance to make
some), Neptune and the New Moon itself. Gentleness wins out.
Steadiness wins out. Much of our masculine energy is hindered. Lean
into the feminine intuitive resilient and persistent softness through
the water trine. Be subtle. Leading. Comforting. This is where our
strengths lie at this time.
Our Tarot Guide is the Page of Wands.
The student of fire.
Fire comes in many forms. It can be
life supporting and giving or destructive. All depending on the other
elements and how the power fire is yielded or controlled. It can
present as passion, anger, creative expression, romance, joy. It's
behind any physical activity. It is inspiration and motivation.
The lesson that opens up for you at
this eclipse may teach you more about how well you manage any type of
fire. Even better reason to remain cool. Since fire packs enough heat
on its own. Giving it too much wind and fuel; then, it becomes
dangerous.
Pull Aim Squeeze Sweep. The Fire
Triangle. These are the first things I learned in fire school.
Everyone's lessons will likely differ with the end results being
dependent on how we controlled it. Whatever little spark or full
blossoming explosion “it” is.
With Mars retrograde and Chiron in
Aries, our fire energy is a bit hindered. Mars retrograde is at risk
of implosion and devolving into frustration more so than others.
There is danger in that because anger turned internally can express
in self-harm. This is a factor at this Moon and beyond.
Shadow Mars is also repressed Mars.
Which is what happens when anger is repressed. So the Page of Wand
suggests we learn how to better express our own Mars. To be curious
about what fills us with passion and joy. To express our unique
creative talents in an effort to entertain. To understand our
motivations. Our desires. And the ways in which all this may trip us
up. All in effort to teach us how to know how to better master our
fire. So we can become more skilled. More wise and efficient with a
long expanding foresight. More able to use this energy for ourselves
less harmfully. With others more effectively. To help us heal our
karma previously damaged by “fire.” To learn to both employ the
beneficial expression of fire and to protect ourselves from future
harmful/out of control repressed or fearful expressions. In an effort
to warm the whole tribe instead of burn the campground down.
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