The Full Moon is exact at 25.25° Libra at 12:42a PDT on 15th April 2014, and if you’re awake in North America around that time, there’s a good chance you’ll see it. In fact, you may not be able to miss it as it will be quite an event.
Total lunar eclipses tend to draw a crowd.
This isn’t just any total lunar eclipse, though…and I’m not just talking about the deep red color of the eclipse shadow which gives it the nickname of a “blood moon”.
During a Lunar Eclipse, the Earth blocks the Sun’s Light being fully reflected upon the Moon. To interpret this astrologically, this is saying that the current physical-material circumstances of our lives get in the way of revealing the emotional truths that need to be addressed in order for us to truly move forward in our lives. The fact that the Moon’s South Node aligns with the Aries Sun indicates that the Sun’s Light will be shining from our past to help reveal the emotional truth of the future we must move into now, both collectively and as individuals…if only we can manage to get all the worldly stuff out of our way to see it!
With the Full Moon in Libra, it is our relationships that help us see ourselves more clearly as our partners act as mirrors or reactionaries to our own actions and behaviors. We can see the truth of ourselves only after our behaviors are brought to our attention and we do the work to clear enough that “stuff” out of our path to progress. Pluto Retrograde in Capricorn helps us with that earthly blockage clearing, so even though lunar eclipses usually indicate that there may be more work involved to make the transition happen, the work will be well worth it and its positive effects will endure, if you choose to do it.
This April 2014 lunar eclipse represents a turning point – a point at which the past can now (finally!) be overcome by a call to claim the future. This may be the moment when implementing the future becomes more important than preserving the past. Old beliefs and habits lose their grip, clearing the way for new experiences to rise to the surface…but you MUST be willing to let them go! This is definitely a time at which holding onto a past that no longer serves you could prove exponentially more harmful than helpful.
This Libra Full Moon-Total Lunar Eclipse comes on the heels of the long-standing Cardinal T-Square being further activated by Mercury conjuncting Uranus in Aries on the pivot of the T-Square on 14th April 2014. This boost to the T-Square is an indicator that there may be some surprising words spoken or unexpected communications delivered in support of claiming and/or declaring independence or making one’s independence known. These verbal and/or intellectual exchanges could accelerate the collapse of long-standing structures and/or could heighten awareness of a growing collective need for emotional connection and nurturing. As the world is undergoing profound changes, we may find we are encouraged to seek closer emotional bonds and comforting care and protection to manage the pain of letting go of what no longer serves us well. Yet the emotions that arise in the face of these changes may cause communications to occur that result in conflict and/or conflict resolution to create the energy and actions that move things forward.
This Libra Full Moon-Total Eclipse also barely precedes the arrival of Mars in Libra entering the mix on 16th April to complete the Cardinal Grand Cross that has been brewing for a while now. Though the Grand Cross isn’t exact until 21st/22nd/23rd April 2014 (specific dates depending on your physical planetary location), and will be in place well through the Taurus New Moon-Solar Eclipse on 29th April to the end of the month. You can be sure that the “fires” that have been burning may become more intense than ever as result of this series of astrological and astronomical events, and by letting go of the past, you can ensure that you won’t bear the cross of the past or burn at the stake for trying to hold onto something better left behind.
Full Moons are already inclined to bring out strange events. Total lunar eclipses tend to bring out the uncommon. But in this case of the Libra Full Moon-Total Eclipse with the Mercury-Uranus conjunction soon before and the Grand Cross soon after, this may bring out some exceptionally abnormal communications and actions as Libra represents partnerships and one-on-one relationships of all kinds along with balance, fairness, justice and equality within those relationships. These one-on-one relationships don’t necessarily have to be between two individual people. They could be between two parties of any type, which makes a lot more fuel available for this fire. With the Aries Sun blazing, and the air of the Libra Moon to fan and reflect its flames, be prepared for a passionate expression of emotions intended to restore balance, fairness, justice and equality in many different ways on both personal/individual and collective levels.
The good news about all of this combustible energy is that long-brewing tensions may finally blow, and the release may bring much-needed expression and relief. The relief that can come after pent-up energy is released often brings forth an unexpected sense of freedom as nothing is held back any longer. Energy can finally flow freely and quickly where it needs to go in order to start what it needs to start to bring the future into our present.
The effects of eclipses are known to last about 3 months after the events actually occur, and events could continue to make their mark for a few years after, depending on what is set in motion during its occurrence and in its wake. This 2014 combination of the Libra Full Moon, Total Lunar Eclipse, and Cardinal Grand Cross is a combination that is likely to make a significant impact for many years to come. It will likely change the world as we know it.
So get yourself ready to walk through the fire – remember your mirror(s), don’t fear the red shadow, and don’t bear the cross if you don’t have to. Let go of the past and set yourself free to step into your future.
Thank you for reading and sharing Signs and Numbers. Until next post…
~ Light, Love, and Blessings,
Grace
