The Eclipses of Fall 2024

Sep 9

Written By Dena

This fall, we'll experience the first lunar eclipse in a brand new Pisces/Virgo series on September 17th, followed by a solar eclipse in Libra on October 2nd, which marks the near-end of the Aries/Libra cycle.

(For all eclipse dates of 2024-2025, see bottom of this post.)

Eclipses occur in pairs, two weeks apart, about every six months. They move through each polarity of signs over the course of approximately two years. One polarity will start to phase out while the next polarity starts to weave into the cycle. Throughout the period that the eclipses are riding through any polarity, we are invited to discover where we are in the balance between the shadow and light expressions of the two signs involved.

There are different ways to understand eclipses. Much like transits or any cosmic weather, we can look at their meaning either for the collective (without placing it into your individual chart), or for the individual, by looking at the placement of the eclipse within your natal chart. The house(s) which the eclipse occupies indicate the life areas that are triggered by the eclipse, as well as any natal planets that are aspected.

In this post, I’ll share the themes of the two upcoming eclipses for the collective. If you’d like to know how these eclipses are affecting your individual chart, this would be a great time to schedule a reading

The Pisces Full Moon Lunar Eclipse on September 17th invites us to surrender to the flow of life and open our hearts to the vastness of the universe. It's a time for deep introspection, spiritual connection, and embracing the unknown with courage and vulnerability. We're being called to embrace our intuition, compassion, and spiritual connection. This eclipse season encourages us to let go of the need for control and surrender to the greater flow of life. The range of influence for this eclipse is the entire month of September.

How to Navigate the Pisces Eclipse:

Create Space for Reflection: Carve out time for solitude, meditation, and journaling to process your emotions and connect with your intuition.
Embrace Forgiveness: Forgive yourself and others for past mistakes. Release any resentment or bitterness that may be holding you back.
Connect with Your Spirituality: Deepen your spiritual practice, connect with your intuition, and explore new ways of understanding the universe.
Be Gentle with Yourself: This eclipse can bring up intense emotions. Be kind to yourself, prioritize self-care, and allow yourself to feel what you need to feel.

As we near the end of the Aries/Libra eclipse cycle, the Libra solar eclipse on October 2nd shines a light on our relationships and the delicate balance between self and others. It's a time to examine our patterns of relating, confront any imbalances, and strive for greater harmony and authenticity in our connections.

This eclipse may also bring to light any tendencies towards people-pleasing, avoiding conflict, or suppressing your own needs for the sake of peace. It's an opportunity to recognize these patterns and consciously choose a more empowered way of relating. The range of this eclipse is the second half of September through the first half of October.

How to Navigate the Libra Eclipse:

Reflect on your Relationships: Take stock of your current connections and assess whether they are serving you.
Seek Harmony: Strive for balance in your life, both internally and externally.
Embrace Beauty: Surround yourself with beauty, art, and inspiring experiences.
Practice Diplomacy: Communicate your needs clearly and respectfully, seeking win-win solutions in your interactions.

Between the two eclipses is a potent 2-week period which I refer to as the “eclipse portal.” This period can be a time of significant change, wherein new things that want to be born into your life will begin to show up. Embrace the energy of this Pisces Full Moon Lunar Eclipse to release what no longer serves you and create space for new beginnings. At the same time, welcome the transformative energy of this Libra Solar Eclipse to create a more balanced and beautiful life.

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