November, 13 2012 – 2:07 p.m. PT
21 degrees and 56 minutes of Scorpio
Visible in Northeastern Australia
“The cultural transformation from the love of power to the power of love is the drama of our time.” ~ Anodea Judith, Waking the Global Heart.
A Total Solar Eclipse is the first of this month’s supercharged Eclipse duo occurring in the zodiac sign of Scorpio on November 13, with the second—a Lunar Eclipse—occuring on November 28, in Gemini. A Solar Eclipse occurs when the Moon travels between the Sun and the Earth and therefore casts its shadow blocking the view of the Sun from Earth. When a New Moon is highlighted by an Eclipse it acts in a particularly potent manner propelling us to embrace change. Eclipses work on three levels: personal, collective and ultimately, the integration of both. Where there is inner uncertainty, an Eclipse will encourage you to seek clarity. Pay close attention to the revelations occurring in your life as what was previously hidden gives way to the light.
Disruptions in the Earth’s magnetic field occur during Eclipses. Therefore, regardless of where an Eclipse is visible, its influence can be felt by all of Earth’s inhabitants. Because this Eclipse occurs in Scorpio, those with Scorpio Suns or Scorpio planets in their horoscopes will feel its affects more intensely.
This Total Solar Eclipse-New Moon in Scorpio ushers in an annual and auspicious celestial event known by the Hindus as Diwali or The Festival of the Lights. It is a time of celebration of the victory of light over dark. The lighting of lamps honor the light of consciousness that exists within. Diwali also marks the beginning of a new financial year. Households and businesses begin new accounting ledgers dedicated to the Divine Mother and Lakshmi—the Goddess of Fortune—who is specifically honored during Diwali.
The Mayans refer to this current transitional time on Earth as the Shift of the Ages. This current Eclipse duo occur just prior to the ending of their 26,000 year long-count calendar and the 5,125 year cycle—Solar Cosmic Age of Earth Changes—the breaking up of old patterns. As the Mayan calendar begins its next 26,000 and 5,125 year cycle on the Winter Solstice, December 21, we will move into a period known by the Maya people as The Sun of Flowering—The Evolution of the Human Species.
Because this current Eclipse occurs in the sign of Scorpio it will emphasize the deep and often intense transformation that always occurs prior to the ending of an old cycle and the beginning of a new. Scorpio is the zodiac sign that symbolizes death and rebirth. This Total Eclipse in Scorpio will highlight personal power dynamics, security, possessions, other people’s money, passion, sexuality and deep internal transformations. As a water sign, Scorpio represents our emotional realm, and most specifically our subconscious – the underworld.
If you are finding yourself immersed in an underworld of internal struggles, or just needing to transform an important area of your life, this Solar Eclipse is the time to ask for assistance in making the changes you desire.
The energies of an Eclipse can be felt a couple of days before and after an Eclipse. The ancient sages believed that Eclipses were a time for meditation and learning; a special time to honor the spiritual aspects of your life. Try to keep your schedule light, remain internally focused, eat only pure foods, and do not consume alcohol. The veil between earth and the heavens is thinner during an Eclipse, allowing
you to more easily connect to the eternal universal wisdom that is your divine essence.
Copyright 2012 by Linda Kaye
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