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The Eclipses of October 2014
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lunar and Solar Eclipse are aligning during the month of October . Astrologically , Eclipses occur when the Sun and the Moon align with the Nodes of the Moon , with a New Moon on the Nodes ( Solar Eclipse ), and a Full Moon on the Nodes ( Lunar Eclipse ).
The Lunar Eclipse aligns on October 8 , at the 15 degree of Libra and Aries .
The Solar Eclipse aligns on October 23 at 0 degree Scorpio , in exact conjunction with Venus
Check in your chart to see in what house ( s ) the whole range between 15 Libra to 0 Scorpio is located to see where these influences will most prominently impact your development .
Astrologers are sharing their perspectives on these important events .
Margaret Gray
MSW D . Psych . Astrology
These celestial bodies are not to be sought by us outside in some other place ; for the heavens in their entirety are within us , in whom the light of life and the origin of heaven dwell .
-- Marsilio Ficino
October brings the second part of two yearly Eclipse seasons which by their nature invite us to do some detoxing and clearing . The total Lunar Eclipse at 15 ’
Aries 05 on Oct 8th is particularly powerful as it activates the transformative energy of the ongoing Uranus / Pluto square in the sky , at the exact degree of the final square on March 15th next year . This Eclipse brings with it a Kite formation with the Sun / North Node and Venus in Libra as the point of expression , inviting us to focus on justice , fairness and balance in our relationships with others and in the structures of our life . Mercury retrograde in Libra from the 4th to the 25th offers the opportunity to make adjustments to ways of thinking that may be out of balance . As Mercury prepares to go direct , we will experience a partial Solar Eclipse at 0 ’ Scorpio 25 on Oct 23rd . With a trine to Neptune , we are invited to listen to our deepening intuition as the veil between the conscious and unconscious realms will feel a lot thinner . Imaginative and creative pursuits are likely to benefit at this time .
Belonging to the 17 North Saros series , Dr Bernadette Brady describes the core theme as follows : ‘ This Series brings an impulsive energy to events . Socializing becomes hectic and issues emerge that motivate the individual . This motivation may be concerned with financial projects or relationship issues . Whatever the motivation , it is impulsive , passionate and exciting . Have fun , enjoy it !
Maurice Fernandez
The weeks around the time Eclipses occur are referred to as “ Eclipse season .” The Eclipse influence gains traction when the Sun approaches one of the Nodes . Then , the Nodes ’ ‘ true ’ motion stations , and freeze on a particular degree – this eclipse season , the Nodes will station on the 19th degree of Aries and Libra – Therefore this degree will have tremendous importance .
Eclipse season is a particularly powerful time when the pace of our lives is accelerated on both collective and personal levels . Everything is activated . This is a time when events seem fated and the human mind cannot always grasp
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