Three days and counting until the BIG DAY is here! That’s right folks, the much awaited solar
eclipse in 29 degrees of Leo (rounded up from 28 degrees and 53 seconds) will occur at 2:30 p.m. on the east coast of
the United States. Those of us on the
east coast won’t be able to view it, but all of us will feel its effects, if we
haven’t started to already.
It is being called the Great American Eclipse
because its shadow, the shadow of the moon, crosses the United States from the
northwest to the southeast and touches no other nation. It has been ninety nine
years since the last total solar eclipse followed this trajectory. That one occurred on June 8, 1918 in 17
degrees of Gemini. The world was undergoing massive changes back then too—World
War I was ending and the Russian Communist Party was formed after the overthrow
of the Czar,
I believe that this eclipse is important
because it is propelling us forward on a collective destiny and that there are
great lessons to be learned from our history, especially if we don’t care to
repeat past mistakes. The events of the
past week, including the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia and President
Trump’s bizarre reaction to that rally in his press conference on August 15th,
bear that out, On August 15, 2017, I tweeted:
I am no stranger to the intensity of
challenging Venus Pluto aspects, being the proud owner of a retrograde Venus in
Scorpio square Pluto in Leo aspect. The
opposition of Venus to Pluto triggers the same issues of power struggles,
obsession and compulsive behavior
There is also the fact that the last solar
eclipse in 29 degrees of Leo occurred on August 22, 1998 and precipitated the
impeachment proceedings of President Bill Clinton which began in December 1998. Don’t forget that the effects of a solar
eclipse can be felt for up to one year after the actual date of the eclipse.
But now on to the astrology of the day. One of
the major reasons this eclipse is so important to our future is the degree of
the eclipse. Twenty nine degrees of any
sign is known as the “critical” degree because there is a sense of urgency in
getting the lessons of that sign right.
It can literally be likened to the expression “last call” and this
country is certainly in a time of crisis now.
When a planet is in 29 degrees of Leo (and we have both the sun and moon
here), we have the full gamut of Leo themes playing out: courage, leadership,
creativity, generosity, childlike joy or tyranny, arrogance, pride,
self-centeredness, childish tantrums and melodrama. If we want to get it right
with this Leo solar eclipse, the message is to let go of the ego and arrogance
and live from the heart. Is it a
coincidence that this eclipse conjuncts President Trump’s Mars and Leo ascendant
while squaring his Taurus midheaven?
I also want to emphasize that we have a
beautiful Grand Fire Trine in place on the day of the solar eclipse which can
be very beneficial. Both the sun and moon in Leo are trining Saturn in 21
degrees of Sagittarius and Uranus in 28 degrees of Aries. The trine to Uranus can deliver a jolt of
inspiration, a sudden event or shock.
But Saturn’s presence can help stabilize and lay a foundation for the
changes coming down the pike. Mars and the north node of the moon are also in
Leo, adding to the mix and both are sextiling Jupiter in Libra, which is
providing lots of enthusiasm and drive for the changes that we seek to
implement. A solar eclipse conjunct the north node is indisputably propelling
us forward on our collective destiny and Jupiter may well be providing us with
opportunities. Anyone who has planets
between 21 and 28 degrees of the fire signs of Aries, Leo and Sagittarius will
really feel this energy strongly.
Another complicating feature of this eclipse is
Venus in Cancer, which is no astrological lightweight these days. Just look at what happened a few days ago when
it opposed Pluto in Capricorn. Venus in 23
degrees of Cancer is squaring Jupiter in 20 degrees of Libra and Uranus in 28
degrees of Aries. This configuration is
all about relationship testing, issues of commitment and freedom. Don’t forget that Jupiter in Libra is
challenging Uranus in Aries and Pluto in Capricorn on issues of fairness in
government. Jupiter in Libra is
imploring us to ensure that inequality in government does not continue. And a
solar eclipse in Leo pertains to our leaders, so this is absolutely challenging
our concepts of leadership in this country.
Cardinal energy is definitely highlighted
during this solar eclipse, courtesy of a Grand Cardinal Cross involving Uranus
and Eris in 28 degrees of Aries opposing Jupiter in 20 degrees of Libra and
squaring Venus and Ceres in Cancer, which are also opposing Pluto in
Capricorn. The bottom line with this
lineup is that we want change NOW.
Cardinal energy is known for its initiating quality and is very much the
self-starter.
Retrograde Mercury in Virgo is not standing
idly by during this eclipse, either. It
is forming an opposition to retrograde Neptune in Pisces. With these two mutable planets retrograde
during a solar eclipse, beware of “fake news” and don’t take everything you
hear at face value. If you are facing
any major decisions in your life, try to put them on hold for a while because
revisions may be necessary.
The solar eclipse in 29 degrees of Leo on
August 21, 2017 may be triggering some issues or bringing some unfinished
business from the lunar eclipse on February 10, 2017 up for review. For me, that eclipse was conjunct my Pluto in
Leo in my 11th house and this eclipse will also conjunct my
Pluto. That will be the case for many of
my generation. But when I think back to
February 2017, I remember that was when I began practicing Reiki in a second
office. It may be time for me to take my
practice to a new level. I think it’s a
wise move for all of us to reflect upon what was happening to us back in
February because wherever this eclipse hits your chart, it will represent a
fresh start and a reset for that area of your life.
If you are curious as to how these astrological
changes are impacting you or seeking more spiritual insight into your life,
please consider getting an astrological reading. An astrological reading can
provide valuable insight and tools. If
you are not quite ready for a full blown natal interpretation or a solar return
forecast, I also offer a basic astrological reading that will offer insight
into your astrological DNA and the major themes in your life by delving into
any pressing issues, one question astrological readings and composite couple
readings that offer insight into the purpose of a relationship. And I offer
shorter transit readings for three and six months. If you purchase a three or
six month transit reading, I will .even take a peek at the August 2017
eclipses. The August eclipses promise to be heavy hitters because they will
occur in the signs of nodes, Leo and Aquarius.
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Recently I undertook an intensive life purpose
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that changed my life as it caused me to reflect on the story of my life. But I left it with feelings of hope and light
for the future that I want to share with others. To that end, I am now offering Life Purpose
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As an astrologer, I have decided to include an
interpretation of the north node by sign. Especially with 2017 being a
Universal Year 1, this is a marvelous time to navigate a new direction in your
life that will fulfill you and your soul’s purpose. If you are feeling stuck
and need some help in getting from Point A to Point B in your quest for making
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If you are in the Boston area, please consider
getting a Reiki treatment at Acupuncture for Everyone in Copley Square to
destress, revitalize and remove blockages to healing. It’s a perfect way to start your weekend off
and can also be described as a spa for the soul to boot! Reiki is the most profound treatment for
stress relief because it concentrates on CALMING your body.
For more information on my Reiki services, please see this page on
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For my clients who can’t fit Friday into their schedule for
a treatment or have difficulty traveling, I have also recently begun doing
distance Reiki sessions for them. I have
a conversation with them about what they hope to achieve from a session, we set
up a time for the session to take place when they will be in a state to receive
healing energy and I follow up with a telephone conversation to discuss their
experience and my perception of their blockages. I have also incorporated a new technique with
my distance Reiki treatments since I don’t always have a photo of my
client. I use a teddy bear so that I can
scan and focus the healing energy where it is needed. If this appeals to you,
please feel free to contact me by email at lindasim54@gmail.com or call me at 617-304-2205. I am also offering Reiki treatments in the Coolidge
Corner section of Brookline on Sunday afternoons.
But the big news is that I have created and launched a new
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I was also featured in the July 3rd edition of
Boston Voyager, an online publication that runs a section called Inspiring
Stories about local entrepreneurs on its home page. The Scorpio moon was trining the Cancer sun
and Neptune in Pisces on that day, so my story certainly debuted under fitting
aspects. Please feel free to check it
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The August eclipses are here and I am offering an Eclipse Special
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Enjoy the eclipse and embrace the changes that it brings to your
life.
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