As you are probably aware we are in a significant eclipse season, we have over the past few days had a partial eclipse of the Full Moon, which leads us and prepares us for a solar eclipse in two weeks (21/22 August), this is being called the ‘Great American Eclipse.’
 
It is called this because this total solar eclipse spans the entire U.S.A. from East to West coast, and therefore will be visible to many millions of Americans.  Wherever an eclipse is visible it has a very powerful effect on those people (and animals); the rest of the world will also feel it powerfully, but not so intensely.  
 
On the level of consciousness, eclipses always indicate an ending, as the sun, the light, disappears for a moment or two; there is a pause with no light (sun), and then the light reappears, and a new beginning, a new phase begins.  Eclipses are a door or gateway to a different future.  This is especially true of this total solar eclipse.
 
The two weeks in between these two eclipses is also very important, and it is essential to be mindful of the energies at work during these two weeks.  During these two weeks the energies are such that they create a vortex that expands and amplifies whatever we think, say and do.  So it is important to think, say and do positive, life-enhancing, uplifting things.  
 
Also, during this time, it would be helpful to both you and the collective consciousness if you, for these two weeks, imagined and lived (as much as you can) the life you really really want to live.  This includes not being negative for those two weeks, both in thought, word and deed.  Imagine, visualize, the highest and greatest possible life that you have ever wanted.  Dress how you would be in that amazing life (for two weeks), have the attitude, the feeling state and confidence that you would if you were living that way.  Fake it to make it.  This is the energy in which to ‘set your intention’ so that it can more easily manifest.  Basically, whatever you are thinking, and doing during this two week period will be amplified and will guide your future.  
 
As this can be quite a ‘fiery’ and intense time, there may be a tendency towards anger, frustration, and emotional outbursts.  Whenever there is fiery energy around, the best way to use the energy is to be courageous, be daring, and express your inner spiritual warrior or inner fire goddess.  
 
What else can you expect during these two weeks, and what will this truly exceptional solar eclipse usher in?
 
During this time there is for a few moments a change in the natural light, and the usual order of things is eclipsed, creating a vortex through which greater spiritual force and light surges throughout our world (especially effecting Americans).  We are all effected to some degree, this impacts our consciousness, minds and hearts… we receive or are impacted by this added spiritual light.  
This light creates a far greater concentration and intensity of experience.  There will be a sense of a lot happening in a short time. Time is quirky.  Also, greater possibility for extraordinary experiences.  If you are aware and can flow with the energy, it is a time for your soul to finish one out-dated way of life and fully enter a new phase; it is transition for the soul.
 
There is also a sense of ‘unmasking’ both for the individual, and for leaders of governments (especially America).  Remember, that there is always an unmet need attached to one’s persona or mask.  A lot of truth is revealed.
 
This solar eclipse energy also ushers in an empowering shift from the dominance of the masculine-type leadership to more feminine-type leadership, which is more consensual, co-operative and people-centred.  On a spiritual level this vortex brings in the Divine Feminine forces (Ascended Masters and Goddess energies) that are particularly strong, grounded, and fiery.  This is what we need.  Lioness goddesses.
 
During the two weeks events both in your life, and in the world, are more karmic.  They have a pre-destined sense about them.  Take note of what’s happening in your life during this time, as you see your future unfold.  It will be significant.  This eclipse period is not self-activating, which means you are not creating it, this eclipse energy that is coming in is ‘bigger’ than you – it is evolutionary.  
 
Relationships will be effected, and will either become deeper and stronger, or if they are weak and not part of your future, there will be a shake-up.
 
Significant eclipses have an impact for very many years; this Great American Eclipse relates and corresponds energetically to the total solar eclipse of August 11, 1999.  The 1999 was also extraordinarily powerful and tipped the world in another direction.  Think for a moment of what happened in your life from mid-1999 to 2003, it was probably quite a shake-up and/or a positive directional change.  There will be a connection to what happened then and what’s about to happen over the next few years.  
 
Obviously, as the solar eclipse is visible in the entire region of America (which is very rare) this eclipse energy is going to have quite a transformational effect on America.  How they use and respond to this energy, is as always, up to them.  This eclipse will have a significant impact on their current leader, President Trump, and his government, not necessarily immediately but over the next six months to a year.
 
There maybe other ‘shake-ups’ in the world, including our natural world, the Earth.  We may see more earthquakes, volcanos erupting, and extreme weather, especially in America.
 
If I was going to name the energy of this current solar eclipse, I would call it:  YOUR BEST PERFORMANCE.  So lets focus collectively and make the next few years:
 
                               OUR BEST PERFORMANCE
 
The forces are with us!
 
Claire East
 
 
 

We have been asked to release and let go of our burdens and heaviness: so that we will not be weighted down with the impeding shifts.

 These shift are about to happen and could be at a fast pace and with long lasting effects. It’s time to come from love and not unconscious and unresolved feelings and patterns.....so your DREAMS become real.

We are having a Lunar Eclipse in Aquarius on August 7th/8th depending on where you are located in the world. It will be visible in most of Europe, Asia, Australia, and most of Africa. Its peak will be at 6:20pm Universal time, but will start just under an hour and finish an hour later.

Eclipses represent changes and shifts in certain areas of our lives and they usually occur in pairs with a Solar Eclipse occurring at the New Moon before or after. Their influence can start weeks or months before, and also set the tone for the following six months until the next series of eclipses.

The influence of eclipse season can be symbolic of turning a page, or even starting a new chapter, in the story of our life. However, some of these themes will continue to play out until late 2018 as we will be having more eclipses in this sign following this one. Much of how each eclipse will influence you specifically depends on how it is interacting with your natal astrology chart.

This series of eclipses is happening in the Aquarius – Leo axis with the upcoming Solar Eclipse occurring in Leo. Eclipses always occur near one of the two lunar nodes. This one will be occurring near the South Node which is associated with the past and certain aspects of this energy that can be holding us back.

Aquarius is the sign of friends, the group, the team, and the collective. It is intellectual, scientific, yet broad minded. Aquarius is progressive, socially idealistic, and concerned with the interests of humanity. Although we may experience some positive new developments in relation to this energy, ultimately this is a South Node Lunar Eclipse which is about making changes or and in some cases even endings related to this.

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Eclipse Month Is Here!

August features two eclipses – a partial eclipse in Aquarius on 7th/8th August and a total eclipse in Leo on the 22nd. This second eclipse has been getting a lot of news as it’s the first total solar eclipse visible across the US since 1979. More info below!

Mercury Retro Is Here!

August also features Mercury Retrograde from 13 August to 5 September, through both Leo and Virgo, mostly Virgo. For the full Mercury Retro dates, check out the table here. Also more info below.

Final Jupiter-Pluto Square Is Here!

The third major feature this month is the concluding square between Jupiter and Pluto. These planets have been squaring each other to a greater or lesser degree over the past 10 months – the exact dates of their three hits being 25 November 2016, 31 March 2017 and 5 August 2017. When these two archetypes face off, it can bring epic conflict between warring parts of the self or society with a view toward high achievement, speed evolution and progress.

Jupiter represents expansion, vision, flying, daring to dream, growing and adventuring. Pluto represents life’s hidden provocations to integrate the shadow. More often than not, Pluto becomes the brick wall of unforeseen inner or outer sabotage, rebellion or resistance. Under this final alignment we get a great chance to address blocks and grow rapidly through blindspots.

It’s worth reflecting on what in your life or your networks might’ve been catapulted to success or into decline at any point from September 2016 to September 2017, the span of the Jupiter-Pluto influence. August’s final alignment helps us take stock so we don’t attempt to build a high-rise on a swamp but instead build our life advancements on steady foundations. Jupiter square Pluto can bring sudden success when all foundations are in place and sabotages addressed. Positive turnarounds are possible in August and/or September after integrating the wisdom of the past 12 months.

Eyes Wide Open – Eclipse Influence

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Throughout time, eclipses have captured humanity’s attention and were mostly feared until we became accustomed to their cyclic repetition at full or new moons, generally every six months.

Yet the ancient sense of wonder associated with eclipses still lingers. Is this a hangover from the past or is there something to it?

Misfortune or Fortunate?

Eclipses throughout history have been associated with life’s high and low turning points, and, more than generally realised, do coincide with peak success moments. Beethoven was a struggling musician until 1809 when an eclipse supported his horoscope and three patrons supplied him with a life income. The famous artist Van Gogh was inspired into his five most prolific years when an eclipse featured in his chart in 1885.

But when an eclipse hit Nelson Mandela’s chart in June 1964, he was sentenced to life imprisonment, and Princess Diana’s death coincided with a solar eclipse to her chart in September 1997.

Predestination or Personal Creation?

What then can you expect for yourself when an eclipse makes an alignment to your chart? If you know an eclipse is on its way and your intuition is picking something up, it’s a good time to check out your astrology. An eclipse creates a high energy moment where life’s greater mysteries are at work. Astrology can help pinpoint patterns you’ve been creating over the previous six months to help guide you with eclipse energies.

Spooky or Spectacular?

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