The
Cosmic Story: Leo/Aquarius Blood Moon, Lunar Eclipse, 2019
Embodying
Our Lion-Hearted Being of Light
Even
though I promised myself a break after 12 years of writing New and
Full Moon reports, I find myself wanting to write about this lunar
eclipse. Perhaps because it sits on my Aquarius Jupiter, or because
the Cancer North Node is on my Moon or that Neptune is squaring my
ascendant. Or that the first eclipse of this series, the total solar
eclipse of August 2017 occurred on my Saturn in Leo.
This
final eclipse in Leo/Aquarius is a bookend to the Leo Solar Eclipse
of August 21, 2017, which marked the shift in nodal axis from
Virgo/Pisces to Leo/Aquarius. For one last time, we are experiencing
an eclipse in these signs before all the eclipses shift to
Cancer/Capricorn for the next year and a half.
It
is said that the
constellation of Leo represents our urge to evolve our consciousness,
to evolve to a higher state
of being human. Carl
Jung saw Leo as the sign of individuation -- the act of becoming
uniquely oneself.
Leo is associated with the Sun, the source of light, warmth and
life. And Leo is associated with the heart, which is the real source
of greater consciousness.
And
in Linda Turner's book,
The Mystery of
the White Lion,
she brings up the point that while here in the northern hemisphere we
are watching the precession of the Equinoxes from the world age of
Pisces into Aquarius, it also gives rise to the fact that in the
southern hemisphere, they will be precessing into the Age of Leo on
their Spring Equinox.
Each
astrological Age has a shadow side reflected in the southern
hemisphere. As we approach the Age of Aquarius, we are also
engaging in its' opposite sign of Leo, which was rising on the Spring
Equinox in the North about 11,500 BC.
So
while we wait for the Age of Aquarius, we are also preparing to
engage our Leo side -- each of us has to individuate and become the
queen or king. That means, we each have to mediate between heaven
and Earth, between spirit and matter, between individuals and the
group.
So
the reason I'm writing to finish off this amazing eclipse series on
the Leo/
Aquarius
axis is to share what
I've learned during these past 19 months.
I've
finally understood what it means to be 'lion-hearted' and to live
with my 'heart's hope'. While I am an initiated priestess of
Sekhmet, the lioness Goddess of Egypt, it has been this Leo/Aquarius
eclipse series that has brought me full awareness of what it means to
be lion-hearted.
To
be lion-hearted
means to be protective of life, to be strong, to be wild and fierce,
to be loving and playful, to live according to natural law, connected
to all the rest of Nature through Gaia's web of life.
Lions
are the stewards of the land.
Lion and Lioness, both literally and symbolically, show us the
mystery of love,
truth and light.
Any study of history and mythology will show that lions and lionesses
always attended the kings and queens, heroes and heroines. They are
humanity's friends and protectors.
To
be lion-hearted,
we must first leave behind fear.
Fear is coded into our reptilian brain - our fight or flight
instinct -- but it doesn't have to take over our conscious attitude.
As King of
the Animals,
the lion walks
and guards
his land, he
eats
of the animals (who eat
the plants
and drink the waters)
who live on the land and keeps
the balance of Nature. Lions teach us that we are all connected and
if we can face our fears
(shadows)
and embrace
them as our Beloved, we can create balance, calm and peace within and
around ourselves. The lion reminds us that it is time to remember
that all life is a blessing and that we're connected to Mother
Earth's web of life.
It's
time to come in from the cold. We are all related.
If
we're lion-hearted,
we know it is our responsibility (Saturn in Capricorn) to
steward and
protect our land and our people, to be kings and queens/leaders when
we see what needs to be done. In ancient times, the falcon-headed
god Horus, associated with the Solar Logos of Cosmic Law
(Aquarius and the eagle),
is associated with lions as well. Horus is a culture-bringer, as is
the Lion
who stewards his land and keeps things in balance.
Leo
shows us how
to become women and men of heart, of integrity and authenticity. We
need to find our courage to be leaders, so we can protect what we
love in the coming years.
If
you want to learn more about the mystery of being 'lion-hearted', I
recommend Linda Tucker's The
Mystery of the White Lions.
The
Super Blood Wolf Moon total lunar eclipse 2019
This
Blood Moon, Wolf Moon, Super Moon total lunar eclipse in Leo and
Aquarius is as powerful as its many
names.
A
Lunar Eclipse happens when the Moon passes into Earth's shadow. Since
this eclipse will be a total eclipse, the entire Moon will pass into
the Earth's dark shadow. During the period of totality the Moon will
glow a crimson red (hence the title Blood Moon). This happens due to
sunlight filtering through Earth's atmosphere effectively scattering
the violet side of the visible spectrum of light.
A
Super Moon means that the Moon is at its closest to Earth, so it
appears bigger (14%) and brighter (30%).
The
Wolf Moon is the Native American name for the first full Moon in the
month after the Winter Solstice. It's also called the Old Moon or
the Moon after Yule by the Anglo-Saxons.
So
how will this lunar eclipse live up to its names?
Leo-Aquarius
total Lunar Eclipse, January 20-21, 2019
This
Leo
total
Lunar Eclipse occurs on January 20th
at 9:16pm PST and on January 21st
at 12:16am EST/ 5:16am GMT.
Leo
is the sign not only of individuation but of creative
self-expression, fun and play, children and lovers. All the things
that make life worthwhile. Aquarius is the sign of collective
consciousness which is transforming out of patriarchy into
partnership. 2020's
Winter
Solstice conjunction
of Jupiter and Saturn at
this same degree in Aquarius will mark a real shift in collective
consciousness.
The
Sabian symbol for the Moon
at 1* Leo is:
Blood
rushes to a man's head as his vital energies are mobilized under the
spur of desire.
This
indicates a need to be innovative and pioneering. Something has
shifted and we become more vital and alive as new ideas come into
play.
It's time to dream of something more.
The
Sabian symbol for the
Sun
at
1* Aquarius: An
old adobe
Mission
in California.
This
symbol is
such a mixed metaphor. The adobe Mission is a symbol of a guiding
spiritual ideal that was
made concrete. But at what price? The Catholic missionaries took
away the Native Americans own way of being in connection to the
spirit
in nature.
Objectively, this symbol shows
a
great concern for humanity which
calls for people to step into
leadership positions. With
Aquarius, we need to look
beyond the bounds of what has been established and discover
new ideas and techniques
to reconnect
to Spirit.
The
Sabian symbol for the total
solar eclipse
that began this series
in August 2017
at 29*
Leo:
A mermaid emerges from the ocean waves ready for rebirth in human
form.
This Mermaid symbolizes the longings of the heart, the rejected
knowing
of the heart
which is now coming to the forefront of consciousness. That
is why mermaids and sirens are known for their singing -- they sing
the longing of our hearts.
Hopefully
we
are becoming open-hearted and finally listening to our heart's hope.
Astrological
Energies
of this Eclipse
Whenever
we have a total lunar eclipse, the Earth's shadow blocks out the
sunlight reflected on the Moon and we have a break in the cosmic flow
of energies. We get to see what shadow
elements block
us from achieving the potential consciousness offered by the Full
Moon.
What
keeps us from being more lion-hearted? Is it fear fostered by
religious or cultural beliefs? Is it fear we've inherited from our
families and tribes? Is
it the fear of what the culture does to people who speak out against
the norm?
Once we face our fears and embrace our shadows, we can begin to be
lion-hearted, we can begin to live free and create our own lives and
a new culture.
The
lunar eclipse is challenged by Uranus 29* Aries,
so there can be some surprises in store.
It is
also
a renewed call to remember our archetypal identities, our unique call
to life.
To strengthen our resolve. The square urges us to find ways to
incorporate our inner rebel while still being concerned with the
needs of the group.
The
eclipse is also challenged by the asteroid Pallas in Libra, the
supreme strategist and diplomat, which is opposite Uranus, the rebel
and innovator.
It's important to stay in balance.
Since these two energies are in cardinal signs, they are the movers
and shakers of this fixed sign eclipse. Find a way to become a rebel
with a cause.
During the eclipse, figure out what you need to do to be free to act
in alignment with your heart's wisdom.
We
have some wonderful fiery vital energy to help us be inspired during
and after this lunar eclipse. Venus and Jupiter
in Sagittarius
are about to connect in the early morning sky on Tuesday, January
22nd,
so try to get up early to see it. Venus and Jupiter are called the
great benefics, meaning they bring good luck and ease to us. Before
they join together, they each make a square to Neptune in Pisces:
Jupiter on January 13th
and Venus an hour before the eclipse.
Both
Jupiter in Sagittarius and Neptune in Pisces are in the signs of
their rulership, so they bring a strong spirituality to these times.
The Jupiter/Venus square to Neptune can open up our
divine
creative imagination or it can cast us into illusion and delusions of
grandeur. The best way to work with this energy is to move it
through your body (Sagittarius loves to combine the physical, mental
and spiritual energies) and then go create something.
After
the eclipse,
as
the Moon travels through Leo, it will create
a fire
grand
trine between Mars
in Aries and
Venus/Jupiter
in Sagittarius, activating
some
positive outcomes
for us if we do our work -- Mars square Saturn.
Hours
after the eclipse, Mars in Aries squares Saturn in Capricorn -- each
in the sign they hold rulership over. As
you can see, the cosmic energies downloading to us now are pure and
free to assume their most potent purpose. Usually Mars and Saturn
are opposite types of energies -- Mars is the puer, the energy that
just jumps into life, while Saturn is the old man who upholds rules
and limits and tries to crush Mars' enthusiasms.
Saturn's
purpose puts pressure in our Mars action, so it's important to be
resilient. Learn (if you haven't already) to be comfortable with
being uncomfortable. Learn to witness the chaos in the world without
being swept into it. Learn to let Mars act as the cosmic warrior
while Saturn works to establish a stable new form of society
or a new routine in your own life.
Learn to get these energies working
together within yourself and they will begin to work together in the
outer world. The highest and best good that comes from this
challenging aspect is that we give structure to our actions, that we
act to enhance our unique purpose in life for the sake of the world.
It
is to learn discipline and to be responsible for our actions.
Saturn's
sense of purpose is putting pressure on our Mars action. We must
learn resilience, to be comfortable with being uncomfortable. Just
witness the chaos without becoming the chaos. Let a new organizing
principle, that originates from the Higher Self, recreate your life.
Our
cosmic instructions from this total lunar eclipse seems to be:
1.
Learn to be lion-hearted.
2.
Learn to believe in yourself and your purpose.
3.
Learn the discipline needed to achieve your purpose.
4.
Let that Mermaid's longing to incarnate bring a new song to the
world.
It's
a call to live in joy!
Here
in Rhode Island, the weather shifted from clear to snow and rain so
we probably won't get to see the eclipse. But if you have clear
skies, go out and enjoy the show that Mother Moon and Mother Earth
have graced us with.
Bright
Blessings,
Cathy
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