Full Moon eclipse in Leo 2019: Keep your cool and seek your truth

Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Leo

I'm a little surprised that I don't feel this Lunar Eclipse has been over-hyped. Are we getting accustomed to this type of communication (that which is meant to catalyze a response) to the point is no longer effective? I wonder. You know? Catalyzing headlines (whether true or inflated) especially ones that promote a mindless adherence to “groupthink” have been quite successful as the South Node moved through Aquarius the last couple of years. Imagine that.
Anyway. I wonder because I watch this stuff. I have noticed a fatigue within the populace in general in so far as being manipulated by a lot of hot air...coming from any direction. Many have narrowed their focus. For better or worse. Either upon information sources they deem trust worthy or with those that align with their own opinion/line of thinking...causing no cognitive dissonance. Many have paid heed to the call to curtail excessive online dealings remembering what it was that they did before. Grounding themselves in activities that they were entertained by in childhood. I mean...there's a decent market out there right now for adult coloring books. Almost as if we could viscerally feel the call of the North Node in Leo as we watched the “external” devolve chaotically. Angrily. Hatefully. Lots of folks dove within and sought out things that brought joy...warmth that might help them to survive an otherwise seemingly icy underworld. Others put on their best war robes and charged their lion selves straight into this dystopia. Many fighting in the name of love (Leo) and balanced against a sincere urge toward defending their idea of social justice (Uranus in Aries/Mars in Aquarius all last year). A true lionhearted act...employing passion and the ability to inspire under the guise of justice. The poorest players became more cold (Aquarius). More callus (Aquarius). More narcissistic (Leo)...roaring.



This is the Full Moon that brings all that to culmination (the nodal passage through Leo/Aquarius). It likely will not be a sudden “halt” called to the entirety of what we've been dealing with on personal levels the past two years. But, we will see these cycles coming full circle in our lives and know that it will become time to seek closure in those areas. At the same time, it's not like the messages from the nodal axis across Cancer/Capricorn or are going to be accessible in the immediate either. These, too, (even if some themes are currently introducing) will develop more fully overtime.
The opening of the new nodal phase occurred at the Solar Eclipse earlier this month. This in-between period serving as both a time for closure and introduction. Likened to an adjustment/incorporation period, really. That will continue through the entirety of this lunar phase...and then some in most cases. Yet, in all cases, I think it is helpful to know how the themes are going to change. In the instance of this nodal shift, I find it most important because we are shifting from this call of fire while the North Node tumbled through Leo. That call changes as if we were being enchanted by mermaids or sirens as we are cast into the sea. We are moving away from the call of the Sun and instead called toward Luna. Big difference between those two, you know? Most folks do much better dealing with their “solar” selves rather than their lunar. Meaning, the majority of human kind in recent history is quite disconnected from the emotional body. This “feel” embodied by the call of the Wolf on a long winters night under a full moon.



With the call of the Moon...comes continual and daily shifts. Essentially we are moving from a time in which we learned more about ourselves and how to authentically express that and moving toward learning how to deal with ourselves. Like...really deal with ourselves. And, this last leg of the journey that is meant to bring us toward closure of the issues that were brought forth from the nodal axis in Leo/Aqua? It's hell bent on showing (exposing) us our vulnerabilities. Our weak spots. Our wounded knees. On quite personal levels. By doing so, the skies introduce us to water and bring completion to the self-discovery agenda of Leo...like taking a lit match and dunking it in water.



We can further hear these themes echoing forth within the Universe by taking into consideration longer and larger astrological movements taking place at about the same time. Chiron is on his way out of Pisces. Uranus is on his way out of Aries. Jupiter and Neptune are going to spend much of the next year in square. The pace shifts from swift and volatile under Uranus in Aries and toward the slow grinding diligent patience testing pace of Taurus. Our awareness of wounding shifts from discovering matters in our subconscious on both personal and collective levels that is making us (as individuals and a species) sick and into an area that shows us our weaknesses in our abilities to be assertive, deal with anger, deal with physical handicaps, ineffectiveness all on very individual levels. Jupiter and Neptune will cast and remove veils throughout. Permeating our boundaries. Increasing our sensitivities. On top of skewing our beliefs and dissolving our philosophies...introducing more vulnerabilities by way of the “uncertain” or “unknown.”


That being said, this Full Moon has “vulnerability” written all over it. Venus and Jupiter in Sagittarius are both square Neptune. That's a big hollow “aching for love and peace” transit right there. But, also? Mars in Aries is square Saturn in Sagittarius. Our ability to do anything about it in the way of outright battle or self-assertion is hindered or restricted in some way. The Moon while waxing to her position as Full in Leo will have created a water trine with the nodal axis and Chiron...just a few hours before, actually. While in Gemini, the Moon will light up in square to Neptune and Chiron in Pisces while drawing in an opposition to Venus/Jupiter. The Universe throws us “hints” in regard to these vulnerabilities on our way toward this eclipse. Plus, her journey through the sign of Cancer will put her at odds with the collection of planets in Capricorn which will end with an opposition to Mercury and conjunction to the North Node at 5:50 on 1/20 prior to reaching Void status following an unsettling and potentially provocative square to Uranus at 8:51 PM on 1/20.
There is good news found in the fact that Saturn is deliciously in sextile to Neptune here meaning we do have the power of creative manifestation and a healthy mixture of boundary and compassion on tap. But, it can also be an indication of a weak support system to boot. It does give a certain boost to the ability to be a sincerely compassionate leader, though. Aside from the fact that a basic mixture of the key words involved here gives us “construction (Capricorn) of dreams (Pisces...as well as Venus/Jupiter in Sag).” Our ability to access that tho? Very dependent upon our ability to deal with ourselves like...for real...in our insides and stuff. In response to issues that hit some fairly core spots. I've found that the Universe conspires to collectively inspire us by way of circumstance toward the call of the North Node. North node in Leo is inspired to create from a space of authentic self expression. North node in Cancer is inspired to create from a space of getting punched in the gut...like a pearl is made or a baby is born. So, yeah, our success in general as we move forward is going to depend. So as it should be because...other than “have you eaten” isn't Cancer's 2nd favorite saying “It depends”...on the weather, the mood, the tide...where the Moon is that day? Yes. If you are not familiar with your own emotional territory or if you have ever wanted to learn about working with the Moon in her various phases/stages OR if would like to delve further into learning the language of your personal intuition, etc...the nodal passage through the sign of Cancer is an excellent time to do that. It is going to draw us inward, either way. And, it's going to be a much easier journey if you can employ good boundary, grounding, accountability, self-direction, integrity/fortitude and remain goal oriented which is the gold hidden in the South Node in Capricorn.



It's also going to be of benefit to remember that the Moon remains in Leo quite a while after this Full Moon culminates. The Moon in Leo becomes active on 1/20 at 10:55 PM and remains active until 1/22 at 8:20 PM. This cat moon digs its claws in and hangs out for awhile. Meaning, mostly...it might be a lot of things but it is not going to be boring. Especially given that from the sign of Leo, the Moon is going to make some deliciously fiery aspects...to Venus and Jupiter and Uranus in Aries. That's going to encompass the official Venus/Jupiter conjunction at 16 Sagittarius on 1/22, btw, after they are sobering up from Neptune a little. Caution in regard to that coming from the Mercury in Capricorn and Uranus in Aries square waxing in the background. That perfects under our Virgo Moon on 1/23. What I see from that is clarity coming quickly as the fog from Jupiter/Venus/Neptune dissipates and a tendency to jump right into action of some kind in response. Mercury square Uranus can be like the spark that lights the wick on a stick of dynamite. Gaslighting or as we've experienced in the past...information delivered in a way that is meant to provoke us toward our own undoing in some way. So bear in mind what you've learned about that before you employ this fire. And, be wary that Mercury in harsh aspect to Uranus can also cause erratic action which leads to personal injury. So, keep your mind in the game and be mindful of your actions. Best employment comes from the ability to think/communicate clearly, concisely, honestly, accountably while also being mindful of a sense of responsibility and maturity. Say only what you mean and refrain from jumping toward or being catalyzed toward a certain conclusion. An ability to breathe through those types of potential adrenaline surges was part of the gold we were to glean from the passage of the South Node in Aquarius, Mars extended stay in the same sign last year and during Uranus' stay in Aries. Trick to that will be navigating the lunar mutable t-square that will come about on the night of the 23rd into the morning of the 24th with the Moon in Virgo, Neptune in Pisces and then Venus and Jupiter in Sag. Yet, if we know how to best USE the Moon in Virgo in the first place (discrimination, grounding, and ability to make order out of chaos) then we are well positioned to deal with that. All these little details about this lunations themes and coming/goings leads us directly into our guidance card for this Lunation. The Knight of Swords.

By Ciro Marchetti/Legacy of the Divine


Knights are the youthful and exuberant defenders of their respective Kingdoms. When they pop up in a reading it's helpful to know what the Kingdom they defend stands for. The Kingdom of Swords stands for things like freedom of speech, truth, justice, independence, fairness, logic, reason, facts and equality. It is the Kingdom related to the element of Air; therefore, it is much more cerebral than emotive. It defers to straight line mental processes instead of being immersed in or directed by any certain emotion. The Knight of Swords does battle but he does so with a sword. It is the Knight of Wands who is more in the grit of hand to hand combat. Whereas the of Knight of Swords believes in taking up arms in the form of the pen, spoken word or by way of metal upon metal within which skill, mental acuity and precision make for a level battle ground regardless of physical prowess.
One of the biggest issues with the Knights of Tarot in general is that they can all be a little impulsive. Meaning, this Knight can be overly eager to fly into a battle of words or ideologies. At times this can equate to rushing in and falling on your sword. But, as his most skilled, the Knight of Swords remains cool, calm and elevated above the emotional. He is fighting for truth so he ensures the information he has is factual and not biased. He also ensures he is not falling into a trap of needless provocation. Then, he charges in. Again, not in anger because he is above that emotion but with a point, an agenda, a legal process to follow and armed to the gills with verifiable facts to support his position. He encourages straight forward communication and will not be stalled out by pleas for pity or plays on the emotional system. He does not allow himself to be catalyzed by false information and rhetoric. But, he will stand up and call folks out on their bullshit when they are trying to use that to manipulate others. He firmly believes the truth will set you free. But, he also knows it will piss you off first. You can either fall victim to allowing that to unseat you or you can accept the truth “as is” and then determine a calm and cool-headed course of action that relies upon the established principles of true justice.
As guide the Knight suggests that you find that place of cool, calm and calculated in an effort to respond effectively. And, when you do respond, use your words and defer to fact and truth rather than allowing yourself to be manipulated by way of your emotional responses. We are called to rise above that and to seek the principles of logic, reason and fairness instead. Dumping ice water metaphorically on situation that may be senselessly overheated due to emotional response. He's definitely not afraid of battle. But, he's not going to be drug into one that is created purposely just to evoke an emotional response without checking out the facts of the situation first and then taking the time he needs to discern the proper course of action.








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