The Big Solar Eclipse in Libra Features a Yod

Hang on everyone, because the Big One is coming.  We have a Solar Eclipse in 21 degrees of Libra on October 14, 2023.  A Solar Eclipse in Libra is going to shine a light on relationships and can represent a release point and turnover. It is quite literally a closing cycle so that new beginnings can occur.  We can find ourselves getting rid of people-pleasing characteristics and I wouldn't be surprised if we hear about a lot more break-ups as a result of this eclipse. The South Node in Libra also symbolizes ending in relationships.  There is a tremendous amount of tension present in the chart for this eclipse.  

For starters, we have a cardinal T-square involving the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Pallas and the South Node in Libra squaring Pluto in 27 degrees of Capricorn.  Don't forget that Pluto is also squaring the North Node in 24 degrees of Aries.  Pluto squaring the Nodes is no picnic because it generates so much intensity.  Mars just entered Scorpio on October 12, when I posted:

Mars enters Scorpio today where it is comfortable, direct, passionate, determined, focused and stubborn because it is fixed water. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) October 12, 2023

Mars in Libra was anything but peaceable and Mars in Scorpio is still being squared by Pluto in Capricorn on the eclipse because it is only at 1 degree of Scorpio.  Mars in Libra squared Pluto in Capricorn on October 7, when I posted:

Mars in Libra squaring Pluto in Capricorn today can trigger impulsive and aggressive energy as contests for control are possible. Tread carefully. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) October 8, 2023

I don't think that anyone can ignore that Hamas attacked Israel on October 7 when the effects of this square were coming into play.  Pluto was also squaring the Nodes in Libra and Aries.  Mars in Libra has been very active and disruptive.  The bottom line with this cardinal pile-up of planets is that action happens; cardinal signs love to initiate.  I think it bears repeating that anyone with planets or points (Ascendant, IC, Descendant or Midheaven) in 27-29 degrees of the cardinal signs of Aries, Cancer, Libra and Capricorn are bound to be feeling a lot of tension as a result of this eclipse.  The intensity is off the charts...

Pluto also stationed direct on October 10 in 27 degrees of Capricorn. Pluto is a major player in this eclipse.  On that day I posted:

The major astrological event of today is Pluto stationing direct in Capricorn after 5 months retrograde. Hopefully we can find it easier to accept the transformations that are sweeping our lives on a personal and collective level. #astrology

— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) October 10, 2023

But Mars in Scorpio does trine Saturn in 2 degrees of Pisces on October 13, which can be a more stabilizing influence and gives us more perseverance and courage to tackle the difficulties and challenges that lie ahead.  It is also a reality check.

Mercury in Libra is also opposing Chiron in 17 degrees of Aries on the eclipse.  This can reveal secrets and also trigger some healing which is much needed.

And now for the Yod.  A Yod is a configuration that exists when two planets form a supportive sextile (60 degrees apart) to each other while also forming an irritating inconjunct or quincunx (150 degrees apart) to a third planet.  A Yod is sometimes called the Finger of God or Finger of Fate.  Uranus in 22 degrees of Taurus is sextiling Neptune in 25 degrees of Pisces while they both are inconjunct the Moon in 21 degrees of Libra.  A Yod creates tension that needs to be released and adjustments must be made.  This tension can also leave us feeling very powerless over what is happening.  But we are undergoing many changes right now in the world and breaking karmic cycles is a big theme with this eclipse.

I have a vested interest in this Yod because I have a Yod in my natal chart involving my Moon in Gemini, North Node in Capricorn and Saturn in Scorpio.  If you have a Yod in your chart, it is interpreted as having a special mission in life and you could feel compelled to break ancestral patterns.  So, in many ways, it is a fated placement.  I can attest to the fact that it makes you feel different and you frequently question why unusual things keep happening to you.  I sometimes refer to it as the "Why me?" aspect.  I won't deny that it can be a difficult aspect because it requires lots of adjustments over the course of your life, but it is said to be good for the soul.  The Solar Eclipse in Libra occurs in my 1st house conjunct my Ascendant, while Uranus in Taurus is in my 8th house and Neptune in Pisces is in my 6th house.

I will also mention that the last time we had a Solar Eclipse in 21 degrees of Libra was on October 14, 2004.  How ironic that it is 19 years to the day in the same degree!  If you were around back then, I encourage you to reflect on what issues you were dealing with at that time because some of them could be resurfacing now.  I know that for me I was dealing with health issues and took up Pilates in the fall of 2004.  Now that Neptune in Pisces is currently in my 6th house, I wouldn't be surprised if this eclipse triggers some issues with my health or daily routines in my life.  I will say that Pilates was good for my soul and body, though...

I wish everyone much peace and resolution of tension in your relationships during this eclipse.

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I also wanted to note that in an ironic twist of fate, the latest variant of COVID is EG.5, with a nickname of Eris.  Sound familiar--the Goddess of Discord?  Apparently, COVID cases and hospitalizations are on the rise...

I urge everyone to engage in massive amounts of self-care and follow the protective measures of washing your hands frequently, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, wearing a face mask when necessary and staying home if you are sick. And get a vaccine. The newest vaccine is available and I encourage you to get it to protect yourself. I repeat, you do not want to get this virus! I speak from personal experience and consider myself very fortunate to have survived Coronavirus twice. Stay safe and healthy, everyone! 

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— Linda Simons (@danceofphoenix) June 10, 2022