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Solar Eclipse: “The Gift of Optimism”.

The Solar Eclipse occurs during the New Moon, when the Sun and Moon are conjunct the Lunar Nodes. This Eclipse is conjunct the North Node in Aquarius. It is also conjunct Jupiter. This is the “gift of optimism,” as we all receive the belief that together we can create meaningful change that will improve our future.

Can we transform our hope-filled beliefs into reality? Astrology says YES! as manifesting Saturn trines Mars and Mercury in Capricorn. We can build, but we have to plan carefully, without using our emotions to cloud the issues. There will be inconveniences (Jupiter-Saturn sesquisquare), but major, global change can feel natural at this Solar Eclipse.

Expansive Jupiter is conjunct the Sun and Moon at the time of the Eclipse, yet it does not make any other favorable aspects. And it’s not going to in the near future. So despite inner enthusiasm, there are few opportunities to extend your good will.

The approaching opposition of Saturn to the Eclipse ruler Uranus means there will be opposition to global reform from established and esteemed leaders. On a personal level, we can also be conflicted between the parts of ourselves that want to maintain the status quo and the part that wants change.

This is a time of freedom that is spiritual, karmic, and global. Only together can we take action that is meaningful and helpful. Yet, the desire to TAKE action comes from within each of us. Each of us need to feel encouraged to do our best, excited about educating ourselves, enthusiastic about sharing our ideas, and able to envision a better future. This Eclipse is about having the FAITH to create a better future.

The friends you make and the bonds you create during this Eclipse season can bring you success in the days ahead. As the planets continue their orbits, more of the planets will get to the point of the Solar Eclipse, which is 6 degrees Aquarius, 30 minutes. Jupiter arrives on February 2, Mars on February 12; Mercury on February 20, North Node on April 8.

This is the Solar Eclipse conjunct Jupiter– time to stop just long enough to give thanks! Express your gratitude for all you have and you can free your energy to reach even higher.

More to come as awareness makes itself known….

Despite AN AUSPICIOUS ECLIPSE you can continue to feel disappointed as long as you are asking the question– “what more can I get?” On this most auspicious Eclipse, it’s time to ask what each of us can DO for the world? Sounds cliched, but it was never more possible to DO something great and wonderful.

There is one string attached for this Eclipse to be wildly successful. And that’s EQUALITY. With Sun, Moon, and Jupiter conjunct in Aquarius, planet of the people, we are reminded of the importance of equality in our ultimate world success as a planet. If you want to emulate President Obama, read Lincoln, an Aquarian who championed equality. His birthday is coming!

I really wish I could predict the gloom and doom other astrologers are warning (so i could also seem like an “esteemed” astrologer)

Here’s something. I see a possible earthquake for the East Coast, especially NYC, or between NYC and Boston. And that would have serious repercussions worldwide. (I don’t say this lightly, living there and I doubt it will actually happen, it’s enough to have a new Senator who is not what she is labeled as.) Perhaps more wildfires on the West Coast, likely with Mars-Mercury just off the coast at Eclipse time, a hot Oscar season. But it really does look like money and jobs will start to return, although at a lower rate of pay as everyone “slashes” prices.

The only reason to predict nothing but doom is if you really do not want to change and cannot accept equality, as in a level playing field that includes the entire Earth. As viewers tell me often, they can “get it free from other countries.” To that all I can say is, we all better get used to outsourcing as a way of doing business. It works well for artcharts, as most donations to the site are from countries Americans think need their donations, like Mexico and India. Most people will go wherever a product or service is less expensive. Loyalty is not really possible in a free market world wide economy. You can see the same report I sell for less, buy it, and come right back and continue reading. No questions asked! Meanwhile, this site doesn’t make enough money to continue, and becomes yet another financial casualty. Some of us enjoy watching the demise of others. Yet, some of us realize it can be us with a pink slip and no job next Monday. Not quite as humorous then. But Jupiter in Aquarius reminds us to look for the humor in all our group interactions. So if you really have to be sole top dog, this can be one of your worst years ever. If you are into the group spirit, the sky is not your limit!