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About Eclipses:
A Few Words from Jeff Jawer

byJeff Jawer

Eclipses are among the most misunderstood aspects of astrology. Astrologers have always believed in the power of eclipses, yet modern astrology has added little to our understanding of them. The simple idea that eclipses portend disaster doesn't match the depth of today's psychologically aware practitioners. Fortunately, the great twentieth century astrologer Dane Rudhyar often reminded us to look at astronomical factors to deepen our understanding of planetary phenomena.


In a solar eclipse the Moon blocks the Sun's light. This suggests that lunar forces (feeling, memory, returning to the past and inner instinct) take precedence over will (the Sun). Looking inward and backward are ways to learn and grow from this special event. During a lunar eclipse the shadow of the Earth (present time, practical matters) passes over the moon. This is a reminder to step out of the past, to let go of subjective feelings and deal with issues more objectively.


Eclipses occur when a New or Full Moon falls within about 13 degrees of the Moon's Nodes. Because of the tendency to fall into unconscious habit patterns when meeting the South Node, eclipses conjunct this point may be more challenging. Those conjunct the North Node are less conditioned by the past (whether solar or lunar) and may offer more opportunities for rapid change.


The effect of an eclipse is generally considered to last for about six months or until the next eclipse of the same type (solar or lunar) occurs. The impact for an individual is greatest when the eclipse conjuncts or opposes a planet or significant point in the natal chart (using an orb of up to about five degrees). For example, a solar eclipse falling on a Second House Mars might indicate a need to find new methods (Mars) of earning money (Second House).


Aspects during the eclipse (particularly to the Sun and Moon) will provide more details about its nature. Hard aspects (conjunctions, squares and opposition) increase the intensity, while soft ones (trines and sextiles) correspond with gentler changes.


Solar or lunar, every eclipse is a powerful demonstration of the relationship between the Earth and sky. Our planet, like ourselves, is not alone, but part of greater system full of mystery, wonder and inspiration.

Jeff Jawer,
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Jeff Jawer is well known in the astrological community as an innovative and dynamic teacher, writer and counselor. He is the CEO and co-founder of StarIQ.com.



With gracious support,
Jeff 's column features previously published articles from his Star IQ site. ( See link below).



Jeff holds a B.A. in "The History and Science of Astrology" from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and lectures at astrology conferences throughout the world.



His scores of articles have appeared in astrology journals in over a dozen countries and in five books.



http://www.stariq.com/
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