Rare Black Moon Eclipse
April 30, 2022
By Dikki-Jo Mullen, Astrologer
Almost always each month will have one New Moon and one Full Moon. The Moon was the first time keeper, followed since earliest times to measure the passage of the seasons. New Moons mark beginnings and a time of growth while Full Moons illuminate the peak of an energy flow before the power starts to diminish and wane. Rarely, usually about every two to three years, a month will have two Full Moons, the second of which is called the Blue Moon. “Once in a Blue Moon” is a common phrase associated with this mystical event, It’s a time, thought to bring unusual and serendipitous situations. Poetry, songs and other lore honor the Blue Moon. The second New Moon in a calendar is equally rare, but is seldom commented on. It’s called a Black Moon. The Black Moon is a dark, mystical time, when a hidden realm emerges. Faeries, spirits and other supernatural phenomena are associated with the time of the Black Moon. It favors witchery an spell craft, ritual, reverie and the creating of magic. The New Moon on April 30, 2022 is a Black Moon, the second New Moon in April. It is also a partial solar eclipse, which adds a deeper level of intensity. It’s an eclipse of the North Moon node, which is generally considered more favorable than a South Node eclipse. Major events correlate with eclipses, they are times when the Sun’s rays are temporarily blocked. This affects all living things. Eclipses tend to be unpredictable, bringing what is least expected. It’s a time to welcome or at least accept change.
The Black Moon eclipse of the New Moon on April 30, 2022 occurs at 4:28 pm EDT at 10 degrees Taurus 28’, in the Venus-Mercury decanate of Taurus. Finances, travel, the arts and ecology can be impacted. In “Degrees of the Zodiac Symbolized” this degree is “A man seated on a throne, holding a scepter and crowned.” The idea is wealth and service. The Sabian Symbol for the same degree is “A Woman Sprinkling Flowers”. Think of beauty, nurture and Mother Nature. Uranus is conjunct the Sun and Moon during this intriguing Black Moon. This Uranian factor promises originality, resourcefulness and willfulness while seeking excitement. April 30 is also Walpurgis Nacht, a night when magical meetings and celebrations have taken place for centuries. Walpurgis Nacht, or St. Walpurga’s night, is celebrated by witches and the rest of the metaphysical crowd on the Brocken, a peak in the Harz Mountains of Germany. May Day or Beltane on May 1 is linked to this annual event. Maypole dances and welcoming the spring mark this date in the magical wheel of the year. Among the various traditions of April 30 – May 1 is the magic of dew. Before dawn on May 1 anoint the eye lids with morning dew to become clairvoyant, seeing the wee folk. Washing the face with this same morning dew is also rumored to create beauty and enhanced charisma. Dreams can be significant and symbolic. Take note of them upon waking on April 30 – May 1.
The Moon is exalted in Taurus, ushering in a beautiful grounding energy. It’s a gentle invitation to attune to the beauties of the land. Bless some crystals or compound a potpourri of flowers, roots and herbs. Slow, patient appreciation of fragrances, sounds and colors to satiate the senses can add to the magic of experiencing this lunation. The April 30 eclipse begins an approximate two week interval of surprising twists and turns, as there is a second eclipse coming up. Eclipses usually occur in groups of two and always at a New of Full Moon. The time between eclipses is highlighted by amazing situations. Be flexible, let the universe make the first move in order to cope.
The Full Moon on Monday, May 16, 2022 at 12:13 am EDT is the second eclipse, it’s a lunar eclipse at 25 degrees Scorpio 17’ , at the South Moon node. Mysteries can be uncovered, prepare for transformation. May’s Full Moon can illuminate endings followed by a rebirth. The eclipse pattern is also influenced by the retrograde Mercury of May 10 – June 4, 2022. That transit takes place in the signs of Gemini and Taurus.
Here is a Sun Sign and Rising Sign (ascendant) guide with key words revealing how the pair of eclipses coming up might impact your own destiny during the year to come. The eclipses have an after shock effect which resounds for about 12 months. Check the entries for your own zodiac sign and ascendant.
Aries -Libra, 2nd and 8th houses. Finances, investments, insurance, after life contacts and exploring the deeper mysteries of life and death.
Taurus – Scorpio, 1st and 7th houses. Partnerships, legal matters, physical appearances, the environment, image, commitments.
Gemini-Sagittarius, 12th and 6th houses. Service, employment, companion animals, charity, health, inner self, solitude.
Cancer -Capricorn, 11th and 5th houses. Long term goals, social circle, leisure, hobbies, creativity, politics, children, romance.
Leo – Aquarius, 10th and 4th houses. Heritage, family, residence, status, reputation, recognition.
Pisces – Virgo, 3rd and 9th houses. Learning, education, communication, travel, imported items, religion, neighbors.
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