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Preparing for the solar eclipse

On April 8, 2024 the Sun will be eclipsed by the shadow of the Moon. This in itself is not an unusual event; solar eclipses occur between two and five times every year. What makes this upcoming eclipse exceptional is that it is a total eclipse, and the path of totality stretches across the United States. The last time this occurred was in 2017, but the next time a total eclipse will be visible for a large swath of the U.S. is 2045.

For thousands of years primitive peoples feared eclipses; viewing […]

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By Lynn Hayes|2024-03-31T14:56:39-04:00March 31st, 2024|Planetary news this week|1 Comment

Pisces lunar eclipse 9/16/16: a watery pool of magic

The second eclipse of the month takes place on September 16th, swinging us from the Virgo influence of the solar eclipse on September to a Pisces-dominated lunar eclipse at the Full Moon. All Full Moons bring a polarity of opposite influences, and here we have the mundane world of Virgo colliding with our feelings and dreams in Pisces.

This Full Moon in Pisces is a watery pool of magic through which we can see with greater intuition than ever before (Pisces); however, in the process we may […]

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By Lynn Hayes|2016-09-14T15:47:00-04:00September 14th, 2016|Moon|0 Comments

Solar Eclipse at the New Moon October 23 2014

Athena by the late Susan Seddon Boulet

Although the New Moon tomorrow is an eclipse at the first degree of Scorpio, there is still an intensely Libran influence during this last day leading into the eclipse. Four planets (including the luminaries, the Sun and the Moon) are in Libra, and the Sun is aligned with Venus, Libra’s ruler. Libra and Venus possess a strong but delicate energy – inspiring relationship and harmony, yet requiring a peace and beauty.

This sensitivity will have to give way to […]

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By Lynn Hayes|2019-11-10T20:00:33-05:00October 22nd, 2014|Moon|0 Comments

First of three Supermoons: July 12 2014

The first of the summer Supermoons will take place on July 12th. The term Supermoon was coined by astrologer Richard Nolle to describe the Moon that when full (i.e., opposite the Sun) is at its perigee or closest point to the earth.

When a Supermoon occurs at a Full Moon the effect of the lunation is amplified. Everyone responds differently to Full Moons. Some become more emotional. Some become more anxious. Some (like me!) have trouble sleeping. Some have no experience of a Full Moon at […]

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By Lynn Hayes|2023-11-21T11:18:05-05:00July 10th, 2014|Moon|11 Comments

Aries Full Moon Eclipse: October 2013

The Moon is full in Aries tonight at 7:37 pm Eastern, meaning the Moon will be opposite the Libra Sun. The opposition of the Moon to the Sun indicates a tension between emotion (Moon) and reason (Sun), between conscious thought (Sun and instinctive drives (Moon). The word “tension” is defined as “the state of being stretched tight.” In the Full Moon (or any other planetary opposition as well) we are being stretched to our outer limits to use all of our resources and gifts as nature intended. Full Moons can be […]

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By Lynn Hayes|2013-10-18T07:50:41-04:00October 18th, 2013|Moon|4 Comments

Eclipses and fear

While I’m thrilled that astrology is spreading like wildfire on the internet, I am less thrilled at the fear that is sometimes generated, both by astrologers and by readers themselves.

I’d like to post a portion of an email from a client, perhaps this may be helpful for others.

Client: I read on another site that this lunar eclipse is a big one for Virgos born 17-21.
I’m really nervous. Can’t find my CD of our reading to check if this is a day I should stay in bed:)

Lynn: I’m sorry that I am just responding to your email and the eclipse happened […]

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By Lynn Hayes|2020-06-03T08:21:35-04:00December 21st, 2010|Astrology|7 Comments

Eclipse magic

This photo comes from Spaceweather. It was taken by Alan Dyer who was on a ship in the Pacific Ocean. Incredible!!

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By Lynn Hayes|2020-11-03T13:40:47-05:00July 23rd, 2009|Moon|Comments Off

Sunday inspiration for the eclipse

“Nations, like stars, are entitled to eclipse. All is well, provided the light returns and the eclipse does not become endless night. Dawn and resurrection are synonymous. The reappearance of the light is the same as the survival of the soul.”

Victor Hugo

I would argue that human beings are also entitled to eclipse. Sometimes when in crisis, when the dark night of the soul is upon us, we feel that we cannot bear another moment. Yet that’s when the light comes in and shines brighter than ever before.

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By Lynn Hayes|2023-12-24T13:07:07-05:00July 18th, 2009|Inspiration, Moon|Comments Off

A Summer of Eclipses

Deirdre has a great article today on the upcoming eclipses this summer:

Although we have a month to go, I consider eclipse season to be in full swing now. The June 8 lunation opened a door to some specific geometry: 17°+ Sagittarius was the June 8th Full Moon. The July 7th full moon will be at 15°+ Capricorn and it will be an eclipse, too. Being so close in degree, these full moons will both effect charts sensitive at the mid-degrees, a port of entry for the first in a triplet of eclipses this summer.

Looking at a list of eclipses between […]

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By Lynn Hayes|2009-06-08T06:02:06-04:00June 8th, 2009|Moon|Comments Off

From the Advice Column: Did the Eclipse Instigate a Fight?

One of astrology’s miracles is in helping us to better understand ourselves and our loved ones, thereby improving our ability to relate to others. A reader wrote,

I’m hoping you can give me some advice regarding any effect the recent Solar Eclipse with the New Moon in Leo may have had on my relationship with my son. My son is home for the summer from college. We got into a horrible fight nearly 4 weeks ago and I haven’t seen or talked to him since (he’s staying with relatives). I feel terrible for the part […]

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By Lynn Hayes|2023-11-21T17:32:07-05:00August 7th, 2008|Astrology|Comments Off