CONCENTRATED ECLIPSE TIME

THE 3RD ECLIPSE OF THE SEASON

Well folks we certainly live in concentrated times!

Our influential and insistent neighbours – the massive planetary bodies above us, are coming together to put on the play of all plays! Drama at its best!

Presently all of the outer planets are Retrograde – from our perspective here on earth, they appear to be moving in reverse. Jupiter, Neptune, Uranus, Pluto and Chiron are all performing a nifty back step rumba – creating new sounds, new vibrations and a completely new dance.

I tend to think of the planets as being more concentrated when they’re in reverse – like they’re trying to make sure we get their message by going over the same territory again and again.

Having all of the outer planets retrograde at the same time can create a particular intensity – a concentrated form of energy – from them all!

Add to that – we’re in a particularly potent Eclipse year – 2009 has 6 Eclipses this year (the last one Dec. 31st actually occurring Jan 1 in Aust. and NZ) – a ‘normal’ year may only have 2.

This adds to the sense that we are living in extraordinary times of change.

2009 is a significant year for change.

During the month of July – just passed – we had 2 eclipses and there’ll be another one in a couple of days – Wednesday August 6th 10.26am Adelaide, Australia time.

So what does that mean? Well, a number of things!

• The symbolism (the astro sign in which the eclipse occurs) inherent in an eclipse can be a powerful clue to the evolutionary potential in an eclipse event
• Eclipses have been used to time significant events
• During eclipses our conscious intention – represented by the Sun - and our instinctive longing represented by the Moon, interact and one or the other take precedence
• Eclipses are known for shaking things up
• Eclipse time – a time for remembering and reconnection
• Eclipses are said to create a vortex in the prevailing energetic imprint – allowing a glimpse of your future – if continuing on current path
• Eclipses have a knack of speeding things up – bringing achievement of goals and manifestation of plans forward
• Eclipses herald great change for both individuals and countries
• Eclipse ‘energy’ can last for quite a long time
• Etc etc

We are certainly living in heightened energetic times – we are given the choice to make the changes necessary for wholesome growth – both individually and collectively – or otherwise these changes will be made for us!

"Life transitions are waiting to happen and are placed into action during this period’ say astrologer Elsa Elsa and "what might have started to germinate during the previous 2 eclipses (July) needs to be strengthened and nurtured to completion"

This last eclipse of this series highlights the energies of Leo and Aquarius. Lunar eclipses clear things out from our lives, especially issues from the past.

"If we let go of something we need something to replace it. We need a new story" says Kathy Pagano and "This 2nd Lunar Eclipse within a month opens the door to release any left-over illusions we still harbour that life will go on as usual"

Lunar Eclipses support us in letting go of old habits, releasing the past, so that doorways to our new future can open.

Leo is the individual creative self – the centre performer in our lives – the player, the creator, and the director – the lover of life. Leo also challenges us with false pride and arrogance – the generation of the baby boomers understand this full well!

It’s time for new creations, new stories, new plays and new directors – ones which work with the power of their own unique creativity but focused on the group, the needs of all, the beautifying of the whole – the true Aquarian spirit.

This Leo/ Aquarius Full Moon Eclipse can shine the light on the path to individuals creating and contributing to the group – the human family – using our uniqueness and our inspired ideas.

This Full Moon Eclipse also falls on the special time of Lammas!

Lammas is the 3rd cross-quarter day in the ancient year. Cross-quarter days are the midpoints between the Solstices and Equinoxes.

Cross-quarter days are understood to be the most powerful energy portals in the year – and this one at the same time as the Full Moon Eclipse – all of this set within the most dramatic scenes, played out by our celestial neighbours.

And you don’t want to change? Think again! Resistance is futile.

At Lamas the psychological ‘alembic’, the vessel of individuation heats up and authentic creativity is at maximum potential.

The themes for Lamas are creativity and gratitude.

Lamas is a good time to take some time and focus on your creative projects.

The rhythm of the seasons runs deep in our bones – stop, listen and move in tune with the beat – this adds power and focus to our intentions.

So as we go about our daily rituals are we living consciously or walking in a sleep? Do we grasp the primordial power bestowed on us at birth – or do we favour the intoxication of unconsciousness?

So much real Magick is with us always – how can we open our eyes to see it? How can we move in its rhythm – how can we dance to its music – how can we see it all around us?

Definition of ‘Magick’ is ‘to make happen’.

How can you magickly create your life!!!!

Use the power of Magick that surrounds you – have a great Full Moon – create, create, create and watch it manifest before your eyes.

Love to you all
marilynxxx