Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Leo: Close One Door Behind You and Open Another

Tomorrow (January 20th 2019) we are having a Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Leo! This will be the grand finale of the Eclipse season we've had in January. Get ready to close a chapter in your life and begin a new one. 

To understand this Eclipse it's important to be aware of the energy leading up to it. First we had a Solar Eclipse two weeks ago bringing up the Cancer and Capricorn energy. Dealing with issues of security both physical and emotional. There's been a big focus lately though on Capricorn and physical security. Needing to figure out our foundations so that we are secure. Letting go of things we thought were making us secure, but aren't good for us. Learning to become strong and secure within ourselves. Then the Sun was conjunct Pluto in Capricorn last Thursday, which brought intensity and transformation of structures in our lives. Then yesterday we had a bunch of aspects that still affect this Eclipse. Uranus squaring the Sun for one. This could have brought and still may bring unexpected change. If you're someone who was keeping yourself in shackles there could have been shakeups to free you. There's change, there's shakeups, there's a sense of being freed from our pasts. The Sun was sextile Chiron at the same time helping us or least urging us to heal that feeling of 'the void within'. Really anything that hasn't been serving us that we were dependent on in a way or clung to for security, the universe is strongly pushing us to let go of. Then last but not least, Mercury was conjunct Pluto. Bringing intense conversations or transformative ones. Mercury will be just about conjunct the South Node during the Eclipse, so it's playing a big part. Conversations with others could really help you get some things out you need to release or help give you more insight. There could be powerful and transformative connections. Even compulsive or intense energy perhaps for some. Also, some people may have intense conversations that lead to endings. 

Now let's talk about the actual Eclipse. It's a Lunar Eclipse, which means it's happening at the time of the Full Moon. This means it's a major culmination point and a major time of release. Anything old that's not serving you, it's time to shut that door behind you. The Eclipses always happen astrologically when the Sun and Moon are conjunct the Nodes. Usually that means the Sun and Moon are in the same signs as the Nodes, but not this time. The North Node is in Cancer and the South Node is in Capricorn, yet the Moon is in Leo and the Sun in Aquarius. Lots of different energies! The Sun and Moon are at 0 degrees of Aquarius and Leo respectively, which is powerful as well. This may be a time of release, but boy oh boy with the 0 degrees it's a time for new beginnings as well. It's the end and the beginning! 

The Cancer and Capricorn energy that the Nodes are in represents current energy that we are quite focused on and need to figure out. It's largely about security. This month it's really been about the Capricorn physical and material security. We need to have a strong grounded sense of security in our physical lives. The Cancer energy has to do with emotional security. Also, the ability to tap into compassion and nurturing energy. Tapping more into our feelings. We will be continuing to deal with these themes and they are very important right now. 

The catch is that with the Sun in Aquarius and the Moon in Leo we are revisiting the energy of when the Nodes were in Leo and Aquarius, which culminated this past summer. If you've been reading my posts for awhile, you'll know there was a time when I talked about authenticity all the time. That's because with the North Node in Leo the universe really wanted us to learn the lesson of authenticity. Right now is a moment to really check in and see how we're doing with that. The final moment to release anything holding us back from living a totally authentic life. 

Basically with this Eclipse with the Moon in Leo at 0 degrees conjunct the North Node in Cancer, this huge new chapter we are beginning involves a completely authentic life. Embracing the truth of your being and your inner light. Following your heart and your emotions. No longer should you do things to fit in, please others or hold on to anything for a sense of safety and security. No more holding on to things because some sense of practicality or our minds tell us we should. It's all about the feelings, the heart and the inner truth now. This is so powerful and liberating. Some may be so excited for this new chapter while others may find what they have to let go of a bit daunting. With the Sun in Aquarius though, it's also about what's for the greater good of everyone. You being unhappy and suppressing your truth will never be that. It really is a beautiful time though, once you've released what you're holding on to, for sharing with others from a place of authentic truth, of accepting and listening to your feelings, and building a stable base and sense of true security within yourself. 

I should mention a couple more aspects before wrapping up that are happening at the time of the Eclipse. First of all Mars will be square Saturn. This can show some frustration for those having trouble letting go.  Mars in Aries wants to move forwards and have new things, but Saturn reminds us of reality and is a sobering influence. Perhaps that reality check is that you can't hang on to old things and expect to have a new beginning.  Perhaps you feel a bit restricted because of some material life/physical life issues and you can't move as fast. Regardless of your situation, if you're willing to move forward you will. You might just not be able to move at lightening speed. 

The second aspect I want to mention is that Venus in Sagittarius will be square Neptune in Pisces. Perhaps some of the frustration lies in a bit of fogginess. Venus in Sagittarius is ready to explore and is looking towards the future, but then Neptune comes in and distorts everything. So perhaps just know that things are moving forward. You don't need to be frustrated about it. Regardless of moments of confusion or restrictions, this is a huge turning point. 

✨What an ultra powerful period of time we're in! Shut the door of the past firmly behind you and step through the doorway of a new phase of life. This Eclipse is such an important turning point. ✨