Solar Eclipse May 9 @ 5 degrees Scorpio and Lunar Eclipse April 25th, @ 5 Scorpio – The Lunar Eclipse on April 25 was a very powerful one in that it was traveling together with Saturn and in a fixed sign, giving it added support, determination and longevity. On a personal note, this means that where ever Saturn is traveling through your chart it is already making you do a lot of extra work. It is creating a major upheaval and now with the mate to this eclipse coming on May 9th in Taurus there is continued and added focus in your life to these area. You are getting a double whammy. You will pay attention and you will clean up your act in the area of your life where it is taking place.
The following is a brief description of how these eclipse cycles are, and will be impacting you personally:
Aries – (March 20 – April 21) This cycle is all about your values, your money and what is really important to you. You will also be dealing with your joint finances, investments, taxes, perhaps an inheritances and insurance matters. You may find yourself having to reevaluate or renegotiate these areas of your life. Matters that have been pending may come to fruition in these areas.
Taurus – (April 22 – May 20) This is all about you. It’s time for you to take charge of your life. Although change is not your favorite thing, you may find yourself ready to make some personal changes. There is also a focus on partnerships, marriage and one-on-one interaction with other people.
If you are married, your marriage will require more attention. This could be a stressful cycle in your marriage or relationship. If you are not married, but in a relationship, you may be considering marriage. Interaction with others will be very important for you. You could even form a business partnership of some sort.
Gemini – (May 20 – June 20) This a time when you will want to go within to find your inner strength and solace. You may need to visit some one who is confined or needs your help. There is also a focus on your health, work routine and day to day activities. You may find yourself having to deal with changes in your daily routine or work environment.
Any health related issues that you have been putting off will need to be attended to at this time. It is a good time to schedule a physical and begin a healthy diet and exercise program if you have not already done so.
Cancer – (June 21 – July 20) This is a time when you will want to get in touch with your hopes and goals and dreams and wishes. You may find yourself becoming more involved in social and group organizations and activities.
There could be a focus on your children, your creativity, your leisure time, love and romance. This is when you will want to let the child in you come out to play. If you have children you may be having more interaction with them or if they live far away, you will be hearing from them.
Leo – (July 21 – August 20) This is a great time for you to plant the seeds in your professional and public dealings that will reap the rewards for you in about 90 days.
You will also be dealing with home and family matters and getting in touch with your roots and foundation. There may be stress or conflict in trying to balance your professional and family life. You could personally move or have someone move in or out of your home. This cycle often times can bring about changes in the home environment. A parent or parents may require more of your time and attention.
Virgo – (August 21 – September 20) This cycle is all about looking to the future, learning, traveling, expanding your horizons and moving forward.
There is also a focus on changes or activities in your local neighborhood. You may need repairs on your automobile or even get a new one. Short trips will no doubt come up for you. Your time will also be spent with communications such as writing, reading and speaking. You may find yourself more involved in activities that require more of your mental acuity. And there may be more interaction with your siblings.
Libra – (September 21 – October 20) This a time when you may choose to re-evaluate your investments, insurance coverage and your joint finances. You will also be paying more attention to your personal finances and values.
This is a time when you may take a look at your life and make a decision as to what is really important to you. Not just from a monetary point of view. What are your true values? Also you may be reorganizing and reevaluating your finances. This can be a money in/money out cycle for you with there always being enough to cover expenses.
Scorpio – (October 21 – November 20) There is a focus on your interactions with others, especially your spouse, partner or significant other. If you are married, there may be some work to be done. If you are single, you may be thinking of getting married. This should be a very meaningful and eventful year for you.
This would be a time when you would want to take especially good care of yourself. You may change your appearance in some way. It is a great time to begin a healthy diet and exercise program. Maintaining a strong healthy body is going to be very important for you during this cycle. This is also a time when your spouse, partner and significant other is affected.
Sagittarius – (November 21 – December 20) This is a time when you will want to take especially good care of your health. Diet, exercise and a routine physical would be very appropriate. Also, you may find yourself having to take care of someone or visit someone who is in the hospital.
It will be important to relegate alone time for you to regroup and consolidate your energy. You may find yourself wanting to be more introspective. There could be a change in your daily routine or working environment during this cycle.
Capricorn – (December 21 – January 20) This is an excellent time for your creative energy to flow. It’s a time when the child in you can come out to play. It is also a time that deals with you getting in touch with your hopes, goals, dreams and wishes. You find yourself becoming more interactive with friends, clubs, groups and organizations. It is a very social cycle for you. You may even find yourself wanting to throw a party.
Aquarius – (January 21 – February 20) You will want to have balance between your home and family and your professional life. There may be a tendency to feel pulled between the two. The may be some changes in your home, someone moving in or out, or perhaps remodeling or redecorating. There’s a lot going on here.
You are also focusing on your career and public image. You could change careers or get a promotion during this cycle, which would require a great deal of more work for you. This eclipse is making a difficult connection with your Sun sign so the changes may appear to be challenging at first, but can be beneficial in the long term.
Pisces – (February 21 – March 20) This is an excellent time for you to enjoy catching up on your reading, writing and catching up with siblings. You could also enjoy travel, higher education, publication, philosophy and religion. You may find yourself drawn towards or involved in these types of activities: planning a trip, thinking of furthering your education or pursuing education in your special interest. You may also reevaluate your religious beliefs during this cycle. This eclipse is also making a very nice correlation to your Sun sign which should cultivate a very enjoyable and pleasant cycle for you.
Kelly Lowe, Astrological Counselor & Author of “An Astrologer’s Journey”
