Eclipse Season Stars on Easter Week
Two Eclipses and a Mercury Retrograde
The Eclipse Season and various Astrological Dramas
by Dikki-Jo Mullen
Holy Week of 2024 brings the first Full Moon of the springtime. The astrological patterns which accompany this are profound. It all begins with the Full Moon on Monday, March 25, the day following Palm Sunday. There will be a partial lunar eclipse at 3:00 am EDT at 5 degrees Libra 07’. It will appear as a corner shadowed out of the Full Moon, if the sky is clear. Then another eclipse follows on Monday, April 8 at 2:20 pm EDT. This is the big one which is drawing so much attention. It it will be the Great Eclipse of this part of the 21st Century. There won’t be another one like it until 2044. This total lunar eclipse will shadow and sweep over North America from Mexico, across the USA and Eastern Canada, turning day into night.
The two week interval between these lunations is called an eclipse season. An eclipse season is volatile. Meanwhile, Mercury turns retrograde in Aries on April Fools Day, April 1, and goes direct on April 25. Elements of the unexpected are at work. Be observant and flexible. The March 25 Full Moon in Libra emphasizes an emotional attachment to justice. Many relationships will be in flux. Artists can be productive, the art world might be impacted. The zodiacal degree symbol reads “ A Branch of a Tree obscures an ancient looking Inn Sign. The implication is that relics, traditional customs, antiques and ancestry and collectibles can be of special significance. The eclipse is rather close to the Fixed Star Vindemiatrix. This is a significant star. Its name is said to have been given because it rises in the morning just before the time of vintage, the grape harvest. According to Ptolemy, it is of the nature of Saturn and Mercury; and to Alvidas, of Mercury and Saturn in evil aspect. It gives falsity, disgrace, stealing, and wanton folly.
This yellow giant star is at a distance of 93 light years from Earth. It imparts impulsiveness, wanton folly, indiscretion, foolishness, scandalous actions, poverty, criticism, depression, and leadership ability. It can lead to nervous irritability.
Vindemiatrix is a mischief-making star that can indicate disgrace for the native (if male) or the untimely death of a husband (if female).
In ancient astrology, this star ranks with Algol in having an unmitigated reputation for evil. The name from which comes our word Alcohol. As always, much depends on how one sees events themselves as good or bad. Yes, it does frequently mark a prominent death, hence its nick name of ‘The Widow Maker’. (Astrology King was consulted as a reference about Vindemiatrix).
Among the Native Americans and Colonial traditions, this Full Moon has been called the Worm Moon and Seed Moon. The implications are that the Earth is awakening and about to grow. The earthworms are wriggling and the seeds are sprouting.
The Mercury retrograde in Aries can bring some false starts and stops affecting progress and new projects. Wars and other conflicts can be involved. Patience is a must. For those starting a new job, it might be temporary. Use care in making promises, especially if signing contracts. History repeats itself under Mercury retrograde.
The Great Solar Eclipse will be in Aries, 19 degrees 24’, at the New Moon on April 8. It degree symbol reads “ A young girl feeding birds in the winter.” This shows concern for the vulnerable while coping with weather. There can be really significant political events unfolding around the world.
Astrologers! Below are the two event charts for the eclipses. What else do you see? If you are outside the greater Orlando area be sure to correct the houses for your location!
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