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[ArtCharts] Inspired Astrology Newsletter: Full Moon+TOTAL Lunar Eclipse

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Virgo Full Moon+Lunar Eclipse: the window to within

[Full Moon+Lunar Eclipse @ on Wednesday, February 20 @ 10:31 pm est]
[Moon at 1 Virgo 53 :: Sun at 1 Pisces 53 :: Nodes at 27 Virgo-Pisces 44]

The Lunar Eclipse Full Moon is in Virgo, with Sun opposing in Pisces.

At Eclipse/Full Moon time, the Virgo Moon is close to a conjunction with Saturn (exact overnight) and Vesta, the Asteroid, is exactly conjunct the Sun. [Vesta is also opposing the Moon and Saturn in Virgo.] By definition, the Nodes are close to the Sun and Moon at the Eclipse. At this TOTAL Lunar Eclipse, the South Node is conjunct the Moon, while the North Node is conjunct the Sun. [These are out-of-sign conjunctions/oppositions, since the Nodes are at 27 Aquarius-Leo and the Full Moon is at 2 Pisces-Virgo. They are only 4 degrees apart, yet in different signs.]

Reading astrology books and articles to research this Lunar Eclipse, the advise I found was to hold your breath and expect failure for months--- especially if you have a planet or point at the Eclipse degree.

Why?

Because Saturn is conjunct the Eclipse Moon. And Saturn is the planet of fear. Saturn is also the Teacher, planet of disciplined learning.

So yes, if you hold your breath, you are likely to increase your fear and anxiety. Holding your breath or quick shallow breathing can instantly elevate AND sustain your stress level. However, breathing deeply, from your belly/abdomen, can release your stress, relax you, and put you in a calm frame of mind so you can think clearly, concentrate, and create plans and solutions.

Holding your breath to "get through this" is likely to increase your tension and anxiety. To keep your cool and even succeed, this Eclipse is the perfect time to learn how to use your breath for stress reduction. In Virgo, the things we dismiss as "simple" or ordinary may contain the key to our ongoing happiness and success. However, we may need to learn the basics, again. Take things like breathing, diet, and exercise seriously. Study them, practice them.

So while this Full Moon can highlight limitations, if astrology is doing its job and helping us to work towards greater awareness, this is also a time when discipline, focus, and commitment can help us learn and achieve. This is a time when we can take something seemingly basic and routine-- like breathing-- and learn the science of "life is breath". We can look beyond automatic defaults that add to our stress. We can choose to learn and practice breathing techniques that can decrease stress and relax us-- body, mind, and spirit. And when we breathe deeply into this Lunar Eclipse, we may receive karmic gifts that go beyond our highest hopes (Pluto trines the Eclipse, sextiles Vesta).

On this Lunar Eclipse, discipline can crossover into dedication.

The Goddess Asteroid Vesta is a star of this Lunar Eclipse. The Goddess Asteroids give us insights into the power of the feminine, challenging old beliefs that good women are "supposed" to be quiet. While women are speaking out, we have our first serious woman candidate for President, and the Spice Girls play Madison Square Garden, women are still trashing each other. Instead of being suspicious of "other women" as the enemy, how can we support each other's diverse styles and endeavors? Instead of looking at this from a scarcity perspective, how can we pool resources and move beyond current frustrations?

Often, it is women who judge other women negatively. When we don't feel strong and secure in our resources, we can project our frustration on others, hoping that will magically end the problem. It may seem to briefly. Yet the lack of support that strategy generates can be an underlying source of constant (but silent) stress, slowly depleting your good feelings and compromising your health, a Virgo issue.

At this Full Virgo Moon Eclipse, Vesta is exactly conjunct the Sun and opposing the Moon and Saturn. We need to balance our spiritual and physical needs. If you are only focused on spirit, and don't take care of your physical needs, you may be forced to make a change so you remember the importance of your physical body and its needs. And if you are too materialistic, some event or feeling can awaken your need to reconnect to your spiritual source. How can you be a god/goddess/priest/priestess AND take care of business? Connecting with your spiritual self doesn't mean getting out of other responsibilities, like earning a living and being responsible.

On this Lunar Eclipse in Virgo-Pisces conjunct Vesta, career needs can be pressing, and identity can mix with profession in a way that goes beyond a job. And that even goes beyond career. This is about a "calling", a life purpose that you pursue with full dedication and focus. Not because the money or position gives you bling or priority status, but because it is what you know you came here to do.

This Eclipse isn't just for (or against) women. Women and men can become more attracted to men and women who are following their spiritual path. Inspiration is sexy! And having the courage to go for your ideals can make you President.

Vesta conjunct the Sun and opposing the Eclipse and Saturn suggests a time to focus inward. If you want to make a difference that changes the world, you have to be clear within yourself first. Vesta conjunct the Sun shows a need to shine the light on whatever is preventing you from committing to your dreams. Instead of sidestepping the cobwebs so your ego feels secure, what's really going on in the recesses where fear hides? Instead of living in that fear, how can you LOOK at the fear and let it evaporate. If fear is the opposite of love, how can you dissolve your ego's control over your life and let love rule?

At this Lunar Eclipse, the power of our inspiration can be increased through our commitments. Dream. Then follow through.

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