26th December 2019 Solar Eclipse in Capricorn~the magical new beginning in you
Throughout history, eclipses have been considered as very powerful phenomena. In the old days, religious and other traditional ceremonies were organised in accordance with the stars, and kings regularly consulted their astrologers to rule their lands accordingly. In fact, eclipses were one of the most significant happenings in predicting broad-scale events. This month, we are welcoming a very powerful eclipse on the 26th. In this article, I would like to discuss how solar eclipses play out in our growth and what we need to do to take advance of its powerful energy.
Everyone knows that a solar eclipse is when the moon comes in between the sun and the earth, thus the Moon blocking the light of the Sun. However solar eclipse does not happen every month even though the Moon does come in between the Sun and the earth each month. This is because the earth's orbit around the sun is not in the same sphere as the Moon's orbit around the Earth. The moon will only cast a shadow somewhere on the earth when the sun/moon conjunction happens within close proximity to one of the lunar nodes. This month on 26th, the Moon will come very close the south node of the moon and it will be a very powerful annular eclipse. (https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/solar/2019-december-26)
We know that an ordinary new moon signifies a new beginning for each month, it is the starting point for the Moon’s 28 days journey around the earth. Essentially, a new Moon initiates an event that then culminates or takes a step forward with additional information at the full moon. The moon becomes fuller and fuller during the first 14 days of its monthly cycle, so does energy of our life. A solar eclipse, akin to the new moon, is about being refueled, planting new seeds, laying the foundation for new projects, reaching outward and striving toward new experience. The personal solar eclipse is about ego, identity, spirit, and vitality. Starting a new project is especially fortunate when we operate in line wth the new moon to full moon cycle. Solar eclipse makes the new moon energy particularly potent and strong. Some astrologers even say its influence can last from six to twelve months. Having said that, it does not mean that every time there is a solar eclipse then there is something dramatic happening in our life, however by analizing your birth chart, we can see if the eclipse is in conjunction with any of our natal plants (especially Sun, Moon and your chart ruler) or important angles (ascendant and mid-heaven). If there is, then it is wise to put extra attention in the related houses.
This year on the 26th December, the eclipse is in Capricorn, which is the sign of goal-setting, career development and self-control. Making wishes in areas of life to acheive such qualities is especially important. For example, if this solar eclipse is happening in your 1st house on natal chart, it is a time for self-improvement in terms of how we can have more discipline in ourselves—-such as quite smoking and change bad habits. Eclipses show when transformations are coming and encouraging us to take stock of each of these life areas on a regular basis. This is the first place to check for imblanaces or need of adjustments.
Another interesting thing to notice is that this month's solar eclipse is a south node eclipse. South node of the moon is also known as the Dragon Tail, it symbolises our past life and old tendencies. When a powerful solar eclipse happens near the south node, we are required to release the old energy. Letting go of the past, releasing our ego and attachment are critical in order to welcome the new beginning. The previous chapter must be wrapped up. Are you ready to let go of something that has been dragging for a long time? This is the time.
If a solar eclipse is happening very close to any of your natal planets, or on a significant angle, we know for sure that a new change is just around the corner. If you don’t have your birth chart yet, you can go on this website and check it in here:
https://horoscopes.astro-seek.com/birth-chart-horoscope-online
For example, let’s say someone named Mike was born on 19th November 1982 at 7:05am in Hong Kong. After input the birth information, we find the planets positions for this person on the right side:
Since this month’s solar eclipse is happening at around 4 degrees in Capricorn, you can see it is very close to Mike's natal Moon (3°19’), and we know right away this is a very significant eclipse and there will be strong influence for him. Moon rules our home, sense of security and emotion, the Solar eclipse taking place on top of his natal Moon is bringing a new understanding about what home means, or what they are looking for in order to build their sense of safety. There is also “2” next to it in the chart, this is the house where his/her Moon falls in. There are 12 houses, and they are symbolic of the all the areas that make up human life. The planets and zodiac signs will manifest themselves most strongly in the sphere of life represented by the House in which they fall on your chart and also in the House which they rule. Here we will skip the detailed explanation. You can simply refer to the number on the website. In Mike's chart, the moon falls in the 2nd House. This is his house of Finance. This means that some new focus or understanding would come into the area of how to manage money and how to deal with personal possessions.
Meanwhile, we need find the house that has Cancer on the cusp, since Cancer is ruled by moon. In the above chart, we see Cancer is on the 8th house cusp, so this solar eclipse also brings influences to the native’s 8th house, which is the house of tax, shared possession and partner’s money.
A powerful Capricorn solar eclipse is essentially calling our attention to bring responsiblity, discipline, self-control and integrity into our life. Check your own birth chart and see what house this eclipse is taking place.
Another example regarding how to find out the house.
Amy was born 16th July 1992 at 12:00pm in New York city. Her house alignment:
We can see IC (IC means the 4th house cusp) has Capricorn 9°52’. Since the solar eclipse this month is happening at 4 degrees in Capricorn, it will fall into the house before IC, which is the 3rd house. Then we can refer to the information below related to the 3rd house to find out how this eclipse is influencing her life.
Solar Eclipse in 1st House: Focus and changes may take place in your self-image, physical apprearance and personal popularity.
Solar Eclipse in 2nd House: Focus and changes may take place in finacial status, posessions, and your own value system.
Solar Eclipse in 3rd House: Focus and changes may take place in surround siblings and neighbours as well as community events/involvement. Vehicles are also ruled by the 3rd house so buying a new car or using a new type of transporation is possible.
Solar Eclipse in 4th House: Focus and changes may take place in home life, domestic matters or parental responsiblities.
Solar Eclipse in 5th House: Focus and changes may take place in love, romance, children and recreational activities.
Solar Eclipse in 6th House: Focus and changes may take place in work, daily operation, pet and general health.
Solar Eclipse in 7th House: Focus and changes may take place in business partnerships, marriage or close relationships.
Solar Eclipse in 8th House: Focus and changes may take place in joint finance, resources, tax and debt.
Solar Eclipse in 9th House: Focus and changes may take place in foreign travel, learning and study or legal matters.
Solar Eclipse in 10th House: Focus and changes may take place in career, professional status and public image.
Solar Eclipse in 11th House: Focus and changes may take place in friendships, network and long term planning.
Solar Eclipse in 12th House: Focus and changes may take place in retreat, subconsciousness and self-reflection.
No matter which house the solar eclipse is in, take advantage of its magical power and make the change. Abundance follows.
Letao~the Kingdom Healer
www.thehealingkingdom.com
