by Linda Kaye | Jun 12, 2024 | 2024, Uncategorized
Dates & Times*
LUNAR — March 25, 2024 (Mon)
5°07′ Libra – 12:00 a.m.
TOTAL SOLAR — April 8, 2024 (Mon)
19°24′ Aries – 11:20 a.m.
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LUNAR — September 17, 2024 (Tue)
25°40′ Pisces – 7:34 p.m.
SOLAR — October 2, 2024 (Wed)
10°03′ Libra – 11:49 a.m.
*Note: Above times are based on pacific time.
2024 has two Solar and two Lunar Eclipses. These four Eclipses, along with several other important astrological events this year, are portending more of the same, change! 2024 is destined to be a time of great import, with major shifts, (such as Pluto’s movement into Aquarius) occurring on both the individual as well as the collective level. Watch for upcoming 2024 Eclipse details in my newsletter.
A Solar Eclipse occurs when the Moon travels between the Sun and the Earth and Lunar Eclipses occur when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon. Lunar Eclipses occur during a Full Moon about two weeks before or after a Solar Eclipse (New Moon).
Eclipses are potent celestial events because they imbue our psyches with the essence and spirit of “a great mystery.” Humankind has long been captivated by Eclipses and their cosmic potential of revelatory happenings. Eclipses provide us with an opportunity to uncover areas of our life that were previously hidden and need our attention.
During an Eclipse the Sun and the Moon align with the nodes of the Moon, which astrologers often characterize as “Points of Destiny,” and therefore correlating the nodes with both our individual and collective growth. Solar Eclipses, in particular, provide opportunities for transformation — the ending of an old cycle and the beginning of a new one. At an Eclipse, you can initiate a profound period of regeneration by aligning with your destiny and embracing any necessary changes that arise.
The darkening that occurs during an Eclipse has symbolically and historically been linked to the unveiling of something deeply hidden, an ominous secret, or the potential revelation of a great mystery.
Because Eclipses can be harbingers of great transformation and change they often coincide with unexpected earth events, stock market fluctuations, and political upheavals. On a personal note, emotions can become intense if they’ve been denied or repressed. New and important experiences or people can suddenly come into your life, and simultaneously, others may be removed. In general, changes are prevalent during Eclipses, so try to remain flexible and try not to judge anything that occurs as good or bad.
The ancient sages felt that the days just before and after 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.
© 2024 by Linda Kaye
by Linda Kaye | Jun 5, 2024 | 2023, 2024, Uncategorized
March 7, 2023 — February 13, 2026*
The beautiful journey of today can only begin when
we learn to let go of yesterday. ― Steve Maraboli
Saturn is often referred to as “The Lord of Karma” or “The Great Malefic” and even “The Task Master,” all of which can provoke feelings of pessimism, fear, and negativity. Rarely are Saturn’s countless hidden gifts, which I’ll be covering below, emphasized upon first contemplating this great planet’s Astrological significations.
During Saturn’s transit into and through Pisces, we will witness the final dissolution (Pisces) of outmoded structures (Saturn). This will occur in both our personal and collective lives. Signifying the aging process, one of Saturn’s most important significations is the ability to continually evaluate and revitalize the constructs, laws, rules, and concepts that regulate our inner and outer worlds.
Saturn represents authority, maturity, social-political systems, and ethical conduct, as well as the awareness of time and karma. He is the harbinger of the blatant recognition that our long-standing way of life is no longer serving us. With Saturn’s ingress into Pisces, we will each find ourselves seeking to restructure areas of our lives reflected by the zodiacal sign of Pisces.
Saturn is uncomfortable in this mutable sign of fluidity and changeability. In general, both the planet (Saturn) and the sign (Pisces) represent very different ideals and goals. Saturn wants to control, isolate, and contain. Pisces wants to flow, prefers connection, and loathes boundaries. Saturn can become fearful within the unknown and Pisces thrives within the mysterious. As you may have guessed, this combination can be unsettling.
In the sign of Pisces, restructuring can reflect ideals that signify our greatest dreams of a healthy whole and connected world. Or on the other hand, zealous ideals can impose greater controls and isolation. Hence, it will be important during this period for each of us to align, connect, and hold visions for ourselves and the world with the utmost Saturnian integrity.
As the final sign of the zodiac, Pisces is associated with the culmination and a complete letting go of an entire evolutionary cycle. At this final stage, Pisces longs to connect to the mystical and sacred. Albeit less tangible, a devotional practice that brings us closer to the divine essence of our true nature will bring the greatest meaning (Pisces) to our material (Saturn) lives. Therefore, with Saturn in Pisces, you could say that we’re all being called to develop disciplined spiritual muscles.
From an individual perspective, this timeframe will encourage you to question authority and ask yourself if you’ve given yours away unconsciously? If yes, now’s the time to take responsibility and reclaim it (Saturn). If your intention is strong but you’re unsure how to proceed, rely on trust and faith to divinely guide you (Pisces).
Below are examples of a few balanced/imbalanced expressions of Saturn’s influence while in the sign of Pisces:
- trusting in the natural cycles of life / change will result in failure and loss of control
- feeling deeply connected to the wholeness of life despite ambiguity / the unknown will leave me disconnected and confused
- striving to elevate and unite the whole / intolerance that weakens, alienates, and divides
- moral and ethical use of intelligent influence towards a timeless ideal / seeking to align with an ideal (what’s the truth?) for self-serving gratification
- facing what needs to be done right now and taking action / denial, lack of action, overwhelm
- rational and compassionate conduct / irrational self-serving behavior
- trusting that everything is in divine order / disconnected to a higher-guiding influence, trying to control everything through my own effort
During this Saturn in Pisces period, we may find relationships ending or being reorganized. With Piscean overtones, letting go can be very difficult. Although we may experience resistance to such events, it behooves us to remember that Saturn is always acting in our best interest and only those people and things that are no longer beneficial to our lives will be removed.
Mindful awareness is required at the onset of a significant Saturn transit, and we are encouraged to use integrity in all our dealings throughout its duration. The Saturnian journey often leads us into solemn periods of reflection where we may find ourselves feeling dejected or disillusioned. We may also feel thwarted in our efforts to move into the future we desire because Saturn rejects any attempt that is not in alignment with our highest purpose.
Make the most of this period by setting your sights on a path with intentional and attainable goals. This is especially true for Pisces Sun signs because Saturn will transit directly over your Sun. Additionally, for those of you who are between the ages of 28–31 or 56–59 you will be experiencing your Saturn Return, a major maturation and turning point in your life.
Saturnian transits and aspects bring us to a crossroads and provide opportunities to hasten our evolution. They usher in a profound time, that if embraced, can bring great wisdom and a deeper meaning to our lives. Awareness of self, maturation, humility, and freedom — by releasing that which no longer serves us —are all characteristic of Saturn’s influence.
* Saturn will move into Aries for three months in 2025 (May 25 until August 31). On September 1, 2025, Saturn will move back into the sign of Pisces until February 12, 2026. It will then begin its entire journey through Aries (February 13 to April of 2028).
Related Article:
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© 2023 by Linda Kaye
by Linda Kaye | Jan 3, 2024 | 2023, Uncategorized
*pacific time used throughout
Jan 11
|
New Moon
|
16°00 Cancer
|
3:06 pm
|
Jan 25
|
Full Moon
|
5°14 Leo
|
9:53 am
|
Feb 9
|
New Moon
|
20°40 Aquarius
|
2:59 pm
|
Feb 24
|
Full Moon
|
5°23 Virgo
|
4:31 am
|
Mar 10
|
New Moon
|
20°16 Pisces
|
1:00 am
|
Mar 25
|
Full Moon Eclipse
|
5°07 Libra
|
12:00 am PDT
|
Apr 8
|
New Moon Eclipse
|
19°24 Aries
|
11:20 am
|
Apr 23
|
Full Moon
|
4°18 Scorpio
|
4:50 pm
|
May 7
|
New Moon
|
18°02 Taurus
|
8:23 pm
|
May 23
|
Full Moon
|
2°55 Sagittarius
|
6:53 am
|
Jun 6
|
New Moon
|
16°17 Gemini
|
5:37 am
|
Jun 21
|
Full Moon
|
1°07 Capricorn
|
6:08 pm
|
Jul 5
|
New Moon
|
14°23 Cancer
|
3:58 pm
|
Jul 21
|
Full Blue Supermoon
|
29°08 Capricorn
|
3:16 am
|
Aug 4
|
New Moon
|
12°34 Leo
|
4:13 am
|
Aug 19
|
Full Moon
|
27°15 Aquarius
|
11:26 am
|
Sep 2
|
New Moon
|
11°04 Virgo
|
6:56 pm
|
Sep 17
|
Full Moon Eclipse
|
25°40 Pisces
|
7:34 pm
|
Oct 2
|
New Moon Eclipse
|
10°03 Libra
|
11:48 am
|
Oct 17
|
Full Supermoon
|
24°35 Aries
|
4:27am
|
Nov 1
|
New Moon
|
9°35 Scorpio
|
5:47 am
|
Nov 15
|
Full Supermoon
|
24°00 Taurus
|
1:28 pm PST
|
Nov 30
|
New Moon
|
9°32 Sagittarius
|
10:20 pm
|
Dec 15
|
Full Moon
|
23°52 Gemini
|
1:00 am
|
Dec 30
|
New Moon
|
9°43 Capricorn
|
2:26 pm
|
Related Article:
The Sun–Moon Lunation Cycle
by Linda Kaye | Nov 4, 2023 | 2023, Uncategorized
*pacific time used throughout
|
Jan 6
|
Full Moon
|
16° Cancer
|
3:06 pm
|
|
Jan 21
|
New Moon
|
1°32 Aquarius
|
12:52 pm
|
|
Feb 5
|
Full Moon
|
16°40 Leo
|
10:27 am
|
|
Feb 19
|
New Moon
|
1°21 Pisces
|
11:04 pm
|
|
Mar 7
|
Full Moon
|
16°40 Virgo
|
4:40 am
|
|
Mar 21
|
New Moon
|
0°49 Aries
|
10:22 am PDT
|
|
Apr 5
|
Full Moon
|
16°07 Libra
|
9:34 pm
|
|
Apr 19
|
Solar NM Eclipse
|
29°50 Aries
|
9:12 pm
|
|
May 5
|
Lunar FM Eclipse
|
14°58 Scorpio
|
9:33 am
|
|
May 19
|
New Moon
|
28° Taurus
|
8:52 am
|
|
Jun 3
|
Full Moon
|
13° Sagittarius
|
8:40 am
|
|
Jun 17
|
New Moon
|
26°43 Gemini
|
9:37 pm
|
|
Jul 3
|
Full Moon
|
11°18 Capricorn
|
4:38 am
|
|
Jul 17
|
New Moon
|
24°56 Cancer
|
11:32 am
|
|
Aug 1
|
Full Moon
|
9°15 Aquarius
|
11:31 am
|
|
Aug 16
|
New Moon
|
23°17 Leo
|
2:38 pm
|
|
Aug 30
|
Full Moon
|
7°25 Pisces
|
6:36 pm
|
|
Sep 14
|
New Moon
|
21°58 Virgo
|
6:39 pm
|
|
Sep 29
|
Full Moon
|
6°00 Aries
|
2:57 am
|
|
Oct 14
|
Solar NM Eclipse
|
21°07 Libra
|
9:54 am
|
|
Oct 28
|
Lunar FM Eclipse
|
5°09 Taurus
|
12:23 pm
|
|
Nov 13
|
New Moon
|
20°43 Scorpio
|
1:26 am PST
|
|
Nov 27
|
Full Moon
|
4°51 Gemini
|
1:16 am
|
|
Dec 12
|
New Moon
|
20°40 Sagittarius
|
3:31 pm
|
|
Dec 26
|
Full Moon
|
4°58 Cancer
|
4:33 pm
|
|
Related Article:
The Sun–Moon Lunation Cycle
by Linda Kaye | Mar 15, 2022 | 2022, Current Astro News, Uncategorized
Equinox: equal balance between night and day — dark and light
Sunday, March 20 — 8:34 a.m. PDT
No person, no place, and no thing has any power over us, for ‘we’ are the
only thinkers in our mind. When we create peace and harmony and
balance in our minds, we will find it in our lives. — Louise L. Hay
The movement of the Sun into Aries marks the beginning of the seasonal and Astrological New Year. Celebrated throughout the world, the changing of the seasons are magical astronomical events. The picture above captures an Equinox solar alignment in South Africa. The photographer, Dean Liprini, was led to this sacred site by his spirit guides, whereby he most appropriately gave it the name “Sacred Grailstone.”1
Amazing solar alignments like the one above are recorded at many ancient sacred sites throughout the world — sites such as Angkor Wat in Cambodia, Chaco Canyon in the United States, Stonehenge in England, Machu Picchu in Peru, and Chichen Itza in Mexico, to name just a few. Each are precisely aligned to celestial events.
How did our ancestors obtain the tools and skills for such precise astronomical accuracy? What were they honoring? Could they have been marking the return of light and the giver of life — the Sun? Rebirth and renewal? Balance and stability? Or was it something more?!
Astronomically, in the Northern Hemisphere both the Spring and the Fall Equinox mark the only two days that the Earth’s axis is not titled toward or away from the Sun, resulting in equal day and night all over the world.
Symbolically, equal dark of night and the light of day mark a period of balance. With the surreal events that continue to occur on our planet this Equinox is an opportune time to strive for greater inner stability and equilibrium.
Astrologically, Aries is the sign representing initiations into new frontiers. Therefore, this is also a wonderful time of year to set aside time and create intentions for the manifestation of brand-new beginnings.
Since Aries is the first sign of the zodiac it carries a powerful force. As the Sun makes its grand entrance into Aries it crosses over the “Aries Zero Point” (0° Aries) where it becomes extremely potent. Aries is the courageous warrior archetype and conqueror. If out of balance, Aries can become ruthless, concerned only with its personal wants and desires, incapable of considering others’ needs. When balanced, Aries trusts and follows its instincts, garnering unlimited potential to become a strong leader and visionary.
Aries enjoys blazing new trails and is forever forging and initiating new beginnings. Therefore, setting intentions, which are followed up with sincere effort and action during Aries season can create real change in your life. Be careful what you wish for though, you just might get it!
Take steps that nurture your desired goals, expect them to sprout and grow during the next three months and blossom during the Summer Solstice so when the Fall Equinox occurs you will have a bountiful harvest! Then, during the winter months you can assess your results.
Happy Spring intention setting!
Astrology Trivia: Did you know that Easter occurs the first Sunday following the Full Moon after the Spring Equinox? The next Full Moon happens to occur on Friday, April 16, and therefore, Easter occurs on April 17.
1. Dean Liprini leads sacred-site tours in Africa and was gracious enough to allow me to present his photo in this article. I hope you like it as much as I do! You can learn more about Dean Liprini on Instagram and at: Sacred Tours South Africa | Dean Liprini
Copyright 2022 by Linda Kaye
by Linda Kaye | Mar 5, 2021 | 2021, Current Astro News, Uncategorized
Equinox: equal balance between night and day — dark and light
Saturday, March 20 – 2:38 a.m. PDT
To me, every hour of the light and dark is a miracle. — Walt Whitman
The movement of the Sun into Aries marks the beginning of the seasonal and Astrological New Year. Celebrated throughout the world, the changing of the seasons are a magical astronomical event. The picture above depicts the annual Spring Equinox’s spectacular alignment at Angkor Wat, Cambodia. This amazing event is recorded at many ancient sacred sites throughout the world, sites such as Chaco Canyon in the United States, Stonehenge in England, Machu Picchu in Peru, and Chichen Itza in Mexico, and many more. Each are precisely aligned to celestial events. How did our ancestors obtain the tools and skills for such precise astronomical accuracy? What were they honoring? Could they have been marking the return of light and the giver of life — the Sun? Rebirth and resurrection? Or was it something more?!
Astronomically, in the Northern Hemisphere both the Spring (end of Winter) and the Fall Equinox (end of Summer) mark the only two days that the Earth’s axis is not titled toward or away from the Sun, resulting in equal day and night all over the world. Astrologically, Aries is the sign that represents initiations into new frontiers. This is a great time of year to set aside time to create intentions for the manifestation of brand new beginnings in your life.
Since Aries is the first sign of the zodiac it carries a powerful force. As the Sun makes its grand entrance into Aries it crosses over the “Aries Zero Point” (0° Aries) where it becomes extremely potent. Aries is the courageous warrior archetype and conqueror. If Aries trusts and follows its instincts, it can garner unlimited potential to become a strong leader. Aries enjoys blazing new trails and forever forging and initiating new beginnings. Therefore, setting intentions, which are followed up with sincere effort and action during this period can create real change in your life. Be careful what you wish for though, you just might get it!
Take steps that nurture your desired goals, expect them to sprout and grow during the next three months and blossom during the Summer Solstice. When the Fall Equinox occurs you will have a bountiful harvest and during the winter months you can assess your results.
Happy Spring intention setting!
Astrology Trivia: Did you know that Easter occurs the first Sunday following the Full Moon after the Spring Equinox? The next Full Moon happens to occur on Sunday, March 28, and therefore, Easter occurs on April 4.
Copyright 2021 by Linda Kaye