Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius: Releasing Whatever is Holding You Back From Your True Radiant Self

Tomorrow (July 27th 2018 1:20 PST) we are having a Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius! Lunar Eclipses always happen during a Full Moon and signify a period of release. It's a wrapping up of a certain life cycle and a time to let things go. It can also be a very emotional time. With both Mercury and Mars Retrograde going on at the same time, it sure is an interesting Eclipse season.

Sun in Leo - Moon in Aquarius 

Astrologically, Eclipses always happen when the Sun and Moon are close to the Nodes. This Eclipse is a total one and the Sun and Moon are only one degree away from the Nodes. Now, we always say that this is a Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius, but any Full Moon is always composed of the Sun and Moon in opposing signs. The energy and sign placement of both the Sun and Moon are equally important. With this Full Moon Lunar Eclipse we are dealing with the Leo - Aquarius axis. The Sun in Leo is conjunct the North Node, which is the energy we should be moving into. The Moon in Aquarius is conjunct the South Node, which is an energy we should balance with the North Node, but also some energy we need to let go of. 

The goal with the Sun and the North Node in Leo is to become more authentic, to unearth our true selves, shine our inner light, follow our hearts, become in touch with our creative power and to create an authentic life that is aligned with our true selves. These are themes I have been talking about like a broken record, but it is so important for our individual and collective evolution that we move in this direction. That is what the Nodes are all about. The North Node represents the path that will help us evolve, while the South Node represents something we need to move away from. Ultimately we can balance the two energies as well. The Eclipses are the times of the year that the Nodes are highlighted. The points where we are reminded and maybe slightly pushed to deal with this energy. That's why they are called fated times. 

With the Moon and South Node in Aquarius this is a time to let go of people, situations, groups etc. that are keeping you from being your authentic self. Any pressures you have felt from society or anything you have been conditioned to become, you're being given an opportunity to let go of these things. This is a time to get away from 'herd' type mentalities. We are ending a phase of life where we felt like we followed certain paths to please others or to fit in. What is so awesome about Astrology is that it shows that everyone on this planet is completely unique. A birth chart isn't duplicated for 25,000 years. No one on this planet is like you! Yet, everyone comes from the same source and are connected by that. If you think about your uniqueness in balance with your connectedness to all life, that will help you with this energy. That is the realization we need to come to and totally embrace. We will feel better once we allow ourselves to be our authentic unique selves. Then we can share this with others and contribute positively to life and also be able to respect others knowing that they are their own unique person, yet they come from the same source of life as you. That is the Leo - Aquarius axis! Leo is the part of us that wants to shine and bask in our uniqueness. Aquarius is a sign that acknowledges the common brotherhood and sisterhood we share with all humanity. 

Mars Retrograde Conjunct the Moon

Mercury and Mars are Retrograde in the signs that this Eclipse revolves around, Leo and Aquarius. How crazy is that? We are really being forced to reflect and review on these themes and to really get the lesson. Mars Retrograde is particularly involved in this Eclipse as it is conjunct the Moon. There may be lots of stuff from the past or things we've suppressed that we need to release and get out of our system at this time. It'll be interesting to see whether people make big life decisions now or whether they decide to process everything and then make outer life changes when Mars goes direct in a month. 

Uranus and Chiron 

Uranus is loosely square the Sun and Moon during the Eclipse, while Chiron will be loosely trine the Sun and Moon. With Uranus involved there can be potential for unexpected things to happen. Be on the lookout, although of course you can never predict the unexpected. Uranus at least shows a time of change and needing to break free from what's holding you back and Eclipses are already times of immense change regardless. Also with Uranus involved, there can be a lot of nervous tension or anxiety. Chiron in Aries on the other hand is trying to help us heal any wounds around identity. That energy goes very well with the Leo energy at this time. This healing energy around our identity can be so helpful for us to step more into our authenticity. 

Venus in Virgo Trine Pluto in Capricorn 

This aspect is happening at the same time as the Eclipse. This shows transformation around romantic relationships potentially. Venus in Virgo is about all the little things, so perhaps transformation around the little things in your life can make a bigger difference than you might think. This doesn't have to be limited to romantic relationships. Virgo and Capricorn are earth signs, so these little things have to do with our physical/material lives. Virgo is about purification and health, so whatever transforms can be healthy for you whether it's physically, emotionally, spiritually or mentally. 

~ It's an intense time we're living in! Yet such a powerful time for us to release what is holding us back, to wrap up an old phase and to embrace the path of authenticity. Everyone is on a different level of this journey. There are those that already lead very authentic lives, for them it's questioning how they can take that further or how they can further share. Others are just starting out and this is a profound time of breaking out of their cocoon. Wherever you're at, know that this is such an important part of your evolution. There can be growing pains, but being authentic can be so refreshing! ~