eclipses are big deals. they are spectacular, otherworldly experiences. it makes sense they are often featured in myth. Sol, Luna, and our earth line up and cast shadows. temperatures fall. the world goes quite.
unlike most lunations’ intention-setting that is monthly, eclipses are said to be in effect until the next one — 18 months
this past weekend had a partial eclipse visible in south america. even if not personally visible, they make potent times when the consequences of actions go beyond what can be control, so many astrologers advise to not jinx it and try - but then again, no risk, no reward.
i went out all week in costume collecting wishes regardless, starting at a party i understand as “post-rationalist,” using a new more heavy-handed phrasing on the banner for the event. the party’s hosts supported guests coming in pagan costuming; many men had aluminum leaf crowns, i had my budding flower garland and cowl and banner.
i spent the first half of the long night collecting wishes. it didn’t take much effort to talk to someone about my project as many were curious and initiated contact. i happily discussed my project’s response to the decline of religion. i received a good return on wishes.
somehow i lost both my markers, but someone gave me a pen near the end of the night. half-way through, i put the banner down to go in the hot tub. at least an hour later i returned to mars broken and off the sign, which i have since fixed. i experienced body contact dancing, a sensual, embodied harmonizing with someone, following how bodies respond to each other. real Taurus vibe. i stayed far later than planned after losing track of time.
on Saturn’s day i saw three friends in one day… a bit of an overcommittment, if partying hard the night before wasn’t enough. i was warned not to overdo it, my own two week old forecast quoted to me, but i did not listen; i aimed large. and as it goes with eclipses, it’ll be a while before i know how things will land, if anywhere.
on Sun’s day i brought it to a hang-out with a friend, adding my online handle to the bottom of sign; during the work week i received some wishes during two classes, one indoor and one at dolores park, what’s becoming my old stomping ground.
i even brought it to a bar where two true dudes took immediate interest and wanted to contribute, giving me a beer since i didn’t accept cash donation.
many photos were taken, which i have been hoping to see around.
i feel myself falling into a character a bit: the me i want to be for this project, making it clear i know how silly i look while still making it fun, personal, and just a little sacred, for magic’s sake.
i didn’t make a wish for the banner this time; Taurus relates to my public reputation, and i asserted this Luna ritual project into my life a lot this week, living out how i may want to manifest something new in how the world sees me.
broadly speaking, i want to better own myself by practicing how i sell myself, to jump into a role that earns the attention it receives, based on the level of engagement i can expect from the current audience.
to start, someone expressed a desire for a schedule to help others know when and where i’ll be collecting wishes. a friend agreed i should continue visiting dolores park regularly as to normalize my appearance and to have those who regular see me become regular participants.
still figuring it out, among other things. that’s the beauty of the new Luna.
the full Luna eclipse on May 15th will be near-exact, making a visible shadow as it will rise in the sky, if i’m interpreting my computer-generated chart right. the light of Sol is blocked from Luna by us; what shined brightly goes out and the new view in the dark helps us to see what truly matters and what can be let go. this symbolism is heighted by Luna’s transit through Scorpio at the time, a sign for staring contests with the void and a fearless sitting with the deep emotional waters within.
there’s two sets of aspects that are within a degree of exactness to consider.
Mars will be coming up to Neptune in Pisces, a difficult place for taking on tasks that don’t border on delusionally inspiring; more likely it will have us in a reflective mood. regardless, it will be supportive for the full moon eclipse, perhaps as tool for determining what can be let go from you life. what will bring you comfort to remember on your deathbed? ask the deepest part of your heart, are you making a life worth living?
Saturn is strong in its domicile of Aquarius and squares the eclipse, putting pressure, restraints, and limits on what can be freely done. patience and effort may be needed for life changes to mature well, something a weakened Mars may struggle to help with.
the two sets of planets are serving contradictory offerings. interesting. i don’t think this often, but consider the astrology of this time as worth blaming for a mismatch of vitality and responsibility.