Solar Eclipse in Aries
Solar Eclipse Background:
For further context, the moon spins around the Earth in orbit each month. The moon’s orbital axis is known as its ecliptic plane, and the moon travels on the tilt of this orbital axis across its orbit. The top and bottom of the moon’s ecliptic plane are known as the lunar nodes, or also known as the North and South Nodes. The South Node represents your past, spiritual and internal challenges and gifts we already have in life. The North Node represents lessons your soul is searching for, unlocking new passions and growth for you to truly reach your full potential. When the sun, moon and Earth sync in perfect alignment, they can then form lunar eclipses (blood or full moons) or solar eclipses (when the moon blocks the sun, similar to new moons). Eclipses often travel in pairs, resulting in back-to-back eclipses. Eclipses are known for their shifting transformation, catalyzing major transitions in our lives.
For this specific Solar Eclipse, taking place on Monday, April 8, the moon will cover the sun and those on the path of totality will experience a complete daytime blackout. This is also the last total solar eclipse to cross the US until 2044. This solar eclipse will take place at 19 degrees Aries. As Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, this solar eclipse will reflect themes of autonomy, identity and freedom. Aries also represents passion, confidence, courage and ferocity. This solar eclipse is offering an opportunity for us to channel our inner strength and intuition, as well as truly getting clear around what we want and how we will achieve our goals. Then once the moon blocks the sun during the eclipse, we should gain insight into whatever is standing in our way, illuminating what is holding us back or hindering our growth. This offers a perfect setting to transform our feelings of pain into actions of power, directing us to run towards our fears.
What does this mean for us? As Aries is in the First House, it’s capturing one of the most significant points in the birthchart. This symbolizes our own individual intuition and personality, and how we express ourselves to others. The eclipse will also bring major life-changing milestones to surface, and when things feel like they’re falling apart, trust that they are happening exactly how they’re supposed to, aligned to your future. (Reference: The Cut; Get Ready for the Solar Eclipse in Aries to Change You)
Solar Eclipse in Aries Journal Prompts:
Where are you searching for alignment in life?
How in tune are you with your identity?
How would you describe your personal identity?
Where do you feel free in your life?
Where do you feel passion in your life?
Where are you looking to channel confidence, courage and ferocity in your life?
Taking time to think clearly, what do you want in life?
What will you do to get to your dream life?
How close do you feel with your intuition?
What is your intuition telling you?
What sign are you looking for?
What is standing in your way of growing to your fullest potential?
How can you take action today to move towards your purpose?
How will you react when your life changes?
How will you make the most of the life you have the beautiful opportunity to live?
♡RR