new moon solar eclipse
New Moon Solar Eclipse at 28° Aquarius 50’.
17th February @ 4:02am San Francisco, 7:02am Toronto, 12:02pm London, 11:02pm Melbourne
There is an expectation that anything under the influence of Aquarius is going to experience some form of discomfort or disassociation. With one eye focused firmly on the future of what could be and the other fixated attentively on the current state of humanity, the mind of the Water Bearer never rests.
Today we have a New Moon in Aquarius where intentions can be set around themes of independence, radical change, freedom and experimentation but don’t expect everything to go to plan because this new moon coincides with an annular Solar Eclipse. Even though our view of the Sun will not be totally obscured by the Moon, there will still be an interruption to energy and flow.
Our best laid plans could take an unexpected turn, and we could find ourselves some distance away from where we thought we’d end up. Rather than get too attached or try to control an outcome, we might just have to see how we can ride this one out. If we do find ourselves heading off in a different direction it doesn’t necessarily mean we’re lost. We may be trail blazing our way into unchartered territory which could be both challenging and exhilarating.
This New Moon Solar Eclipse is ruled by both Saturn and Uranus.
Saturn is moving towards its exact conjunction with Neptune at zero degrees in Aries on Saturday bringing with it the dawning of a new era, free from past restraints and limitations. Last year these two planets met up in Pisces, so their collaboration had a more subtle and covert feel to it. Now in Aries, the gloves are off and it’s full speed ahead on a collision course to challenge outdated systems, methodologies and practices and break down anything which has already begun to erode. There really is no turning back.
Uranus squares up to this New Moon position creating another level of aggravation and irritation. The urge to break free from stagnation, to kick the door wide open and break new ground is heightened even more.
The Aquarius mind will be working overtime to constructively co-ordinate all that is happening right now. Effective action with intelligent strategy behind it will ensure that voices are not only heard but listened to and acts of protest will be effective in their numbers and messaging.
The fixed signs will feel this one the most. Take note of the areas of your chart ruled by Aquarius but also where Leo, Scorpio and Taurus are positioned.
This is the first in a series of eclipses along the Aquarius/Leo axis.