Solar Eclipse in Aries: The Protagonist
Happy Solar Eclipse in Aries!
Today at 2:20 PM EST we have the Solar Eclipse in Aries at 19°. This Solar Eclipse/ New Moon brings to close certain chapters and an opening of new chapters— whether we think we are ready or not. Given the events that have unfolded leading up to this Solar Eclipse, there can be drastic changes in direction resulting in a change in pace. Allow yourself to be moved and see how things unfold.
Below, I’m sharing the energy of this Solar Eclipse as well as the Moon Journal Prompts to help you harness this powerful energy. Solar Eclipses are about new beginnings, fresh starts, and gaining clarity for the next six months.
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Solar Eclipse in Aries chart generated on Astro-seek.com
This Solar Eclipse is asking us to finally close chapters in our lives that are overdue. It’s time for a reality check— do you really want to keep going this way? Prepare to wrap things up because it’s happening whether you like it to or not.
Sun + Moon in Aries Conjunct Chiron:
With the Moon (our emotions/innermost needs) eclipsing the Sun (our vitality), we have a brief moment of glimpsing things that are hidden from us. Powerful inner clarity becomes available if we are receptive. Adding Chiron, there’s room for healing/clearing old wounds through emotional alchemy and pacing ourselves. The process of healing deep-seated wounds cannot be rushed. You have to clear out the debris and allow a new foundation to form with new boundaries. The deeper the wound, the more we have to move through the process—layer by layer.
Mars conjunct Saturn in Pisces (exact on Apr. 10):
Mars and Saturn are coming closer to each other and will be conjunct on April 10th. Mars & Saturn in this aspect can feel like pressing the gas and brakes at the same time. In the sign of Pisces, it can be a weighed-down pressure-- an inability to move forward without easing off the gas or brakes. I picture it as underwater rock running. It’s pretty intense, but it does build endurance and strength. The purpose of this training for surfers is to “simulate the stress” of encountering wipeouts.
Jupiter conjunct Uranus in Taurus (exact on Apr. 20):
A highly anticipated transit where we have a bit of respite from all the heavier energies April has. These planets won’t go exact until April 20th, right before the Full Moon in Scorpio. Jupiter & Uranus coming together in Taurus brings an opportunity to break past limits to expand and grow. Since it is in Taurus, be sure to stay true to your values and allow what comes to contribute to your stability. Together, they can bring unexpected opportunities.
Human Design Gate:
With the Sun & Moon in Gate 51, the Gate of Shock/Arousing, we are dealing with the energy of shock or arousal that causes us to change direction to take correct action. There may be things a person says to you or events that unfold that change the trajectory of your current path. Since this is a Solar Eclipse, there’s a story unfolding over the next 6 months that provides a fresh start and a new perspective. Eclipse energy is a wild card where anything is possible.
Also, this Gate holds the energy of friendly competition and the desire to be first. There’s momentum available to make progress on any projects or situations we are working on/through. This is great support for training and preparation.
In “Understanding Human Design” by Karen Curry Parker, she states, “As much as we resist shock, shock has a powerful role in starting things. Shock is designed to shake things up. In response to shock, we change. If we don’t change, we can become bitter.”
I have this Gate defined by my Personality Mercury. For me, the occurrences of the “shocks” aren’t every day, all day. Looking back, the most intense events that resulted from these “shocks” were necessary job changes and relationship changes. Also, there were instances where I witnessed people close to me have shocking experiences that touched me deeply. It doesn’t have to be a traumatic experience, but sometimes some events do leave a residue of trauma we’ll have to work through.
Below, I added a post from Lexy Florentina who talks about healing being more about completing the cycle. For many of us, the circumstances/events that were unresolved or when we experienced them, we didn’t get the opportunity to fully express our emotions and reach a resolution. Shocks occur to reveal something to our awareness. Once we are aware of what isn’t correct for us and/or our environment, we can move onto a path that is.
Here are a few posts I came across that embody the energy of this lunar phase:
The core wound of people-pleasers @Mindful.moss.therapy
When our bodies don’t feel like a “safe space” @Lexyflorentina
Healing = Completing @Lexyflorentina
Focus on upholding healthy boundaries, not the emotional reaction of others@Raising_yourself
A different perspective around individuality @Bloomandplume
Don’t be complacent! @Bloomandplume
A word on disembodiment @Blackliturgies
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Checking In With The Collective Energy
When I come up with the questions for the Moon Journal Prompts, I take into account the energy of the planets as well as the Collective energy via Oracle cards or Tarot cards.
For this lunation, I decided to use the Wild Unknown Archetypes Deck.
Wild Unknown Archetypes Deck
The Dead End:
“Reflect on dead ends in your past that led to unimaginable wonders. The moment you accept the ending, a feeling of grace will arise. Doors begin to open both inside you and in the world...”
I like this card for the energy of the Solar Eclipse A LOT. While we have things beginning on the horizon, we also have to tie up loose ends to be present for the opportunities that are coming. “There are doors opening all around you, just not the one you planned on walking through.” It’s easy to hold tightly onto what we think is best, but many times we are shown there’s more just past the horizon. If we’re willing to be receptive to the change available, we’ll be delightly surprised by what can occur. Remember, Eclipse energy is like a wild card— you don’t have to force change to happen and you shouldn’t try to stop it either.
Moon journal prompts
Use these prompts to journal with or meditate on. If you’re like me, retreating to a quiet space in your home, putting on some background music like solfeggio frequencies or my new favorite, “Faith’s Hymn” by Beautiful Chorus, and lighting a candle or incense helps calm the mind and allows you to tune in to what’s trying to get your attention. (I link my favorite playlists from Apple Music so you can tune in).
The following questions are from “Understanding Human Design” for Gate 51:
What lessons have you learned from shock?
How have you transformed shock into strength?
How has shock initiated you into the love of Spirit?
Take care,
