Eclipses are a special astrological factor that can significantly alter the course of a person’s life. Many astrologers refer to eclipses as a factor of fatality. For whom will this eclipse become a trigger? I should note that eclipses are far from fatal for everyone, and fatality is not always negative. From an astrological perspective, fatality means inevitability—inevitable rise and success, or inevitable downfall and crisis. It can go either way. So let’s try to understand who will be most strongly affected by the April eclipse? Each year there are between 4 and 5 eclipses. If in a certain year 5 or even 6 eclipses are expected, which happens extremely rarely, such a number of eclipses is a serious indicator of exceptional intensity for that year, particularly in connection with various large-scale events and natural catastrophes. Such was the year 2013—5 eclipses. In 2013, Europe was hit by unprecedented snowstorms and floods.
Typically, during a year there are 2 solar and 2–3 lunar eclipses. Each eclipse occurs at a very specific degree of a particular zodiac sign. The exact degree and zone of the eclipse can always be verified with astrologers. If this degree “touches” important points in a personal horoscope, such a person may expect significant events, with the eclipse zone acting as a trigger. Astrological tradition pays great attention not only to the planets involved in the eclipse, but also to the zodiac sign in which the eclipse occurs, and especially to the astrological cross—fixed, mutable, or cardinal. The cross is directly related to the duration of the eclipse’s influence on life events. In some cases (depending on the type of eclipse and the astrological cross), events may manifest several days, weeks, or even months after the eclipse. Therefore, a fateful event is not always immediately connected to the exact date of the eclipse. Only a deeper astrological analysis can reveal such a pattern.
The total number and type of eclipses affect not only the lives of individuals, but also the lives of cities, states, countries, and continents. Thus, in mundane astrology, eclipse analysis is given greater importance. The Moon and lunar eclipses have a stronger influence on personal matters in individual lives, while the Sun affects political and social affairs. For example, if a year has more lunar eclipses than solar ones, it can be assumed that significant global events will occur, which will be more related to the personal factor involving well-known and popular personalities. These could include scandals involving celebrities, high-profile career or personal events affecting certain public figures, which may provoke unpredictable consequences in the minds of a nation or people to which a particular individual belongs—someone whose name will be widely known that year. We simply need to follow the events to see with our own eyes how the eclipses will manifest.
Great importance in eclipse analysis is given to the symbolism of the axis of opposing signs involved in the eclipse. Let’s consider an example: the first eclipse of 2013.
This was a partial lunar eclipse that occurred on April 25 on the Taurus–Scorpio axis. As is known, this axis symbolizes spirit and matter, life and death. During the eclipse, the Sun was at the sixth degree of Taurus, and the Moon was at the sixth degree of Scorpio. If you have an astrological program or an online tool available, I recommend building the eclipse chart now to see firsthand how the planets were positioned at the moment of the eclipse. For those studying astrological theory, it’s important to analyze all examples directly in an astrological software or by using ephemerides. This is how your practical experience begins. Returning to the eclipse chart: if the Moon of the eclipse is in Scorpio, this is a very complex position for the Moon, as in Scorpio it intensifies all subconscious processes, creates strong emotional states—resentment, hatred, affect—and emphasizes the theme of inevitable losses, and thus, inner strength. It is important to find the strength to resist inner destructive energies. Since in our example the Moon was in conjunction with Saturn, we can assume the eclipse indicated themes of material loss, problems with property, health, and work. Also, in the area influenced by the eclipse, certain individuals whose horoscopes “activate” the degree of the eclipse—possibly the exact degree of the eclipse—could experience such events. This is further indicated by the so-called death aspect, the opposition of Saturn to Mars. However, during the eclipse, the Moon formed favorable aspects with Pluto and Neptune, suggesting the possibility of finding within oneself the necessary strength to withstand external circumstances, and indicating that the tragic context is not severe. Recalling the events of 2013,
the Sun at the moment of the eclipse was in conjunction with Mars and Venus. This is a very sensual and romantic configuration. However, dominance, and thus greater influence, belongs to Mars—the planet of active and military actions and initiative. Meanwhile, Venus—one of the most favorable planets in astrology, ruling love, romance, pocket money, and the desire for a good life—was already 8 degrees away from the exact conjunction with the Sun, significantly weakening its beneficial impact on the overall picture. For those who don’t know, I remind you that on April 6–7, 2013, another important astrological event occurred in the sky—the exact conjunction of Venus and Mars. Therefore, the events of the eclipse will undoubtedly relate to what was happening in your life during the exact Venus–Mars conjunction from April 6 to 7. I wrote more about this here…
Thus, on one hand, during the eclipse we have the Moon in conjunction with Saturn in the water sign Scorpio, indicating themes of emotional distress, making serious and responsible decisions, property issues, and health difficulties concerning close people or family members. On the other hand, in the earth sign Taurus, we find Mars, the Sun, and Venus—indicating selfish attitudes toward loved ones and a drive toward achieving a cherished goal.
Therefore, the eclipse intensifies themes of the beginning of the breakdown of long-term relationships, betrayals, and tragic health incidents involving close ones. However, the situation will only intensify—become heated—while the final resolution will come somewhat later, during the period of influence of one of the following eclipses.
How to determine who will be most affected by this eclipse?
The impact of an eclipse is felt most strongly in the part of our planet where the eclipse is visible. The above example of the lunar eclipse refers specifically to the entire territory of Europe, the European part of Russia, as well as Africa, Asia, and Australia. Indeed, Europe in 2013 suffered from excessive and atypical winter snowstorms and spring floods, which caused widespread damage. It should be noted that the astrological interpretation of eclipse effects on countries, cities, and continents is somewhat different than for individuals. In this case, the time frame for prediction is also expanded, and the destructive energies of the eclipse begin to act one month before the actual eclipse date and continue for one month afterward. Thus, in 2013, from mid-March to the end of May, the most powerful natural catastrophes of the first half of the year occurred.
In May 2013, the most powerful tornado in history struck Sumatra, Indonesia. Another giant tornado was observed in the city of Moore (USA), in the state of Oklahoma, on May 20. In power, it surpassed the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima. The destructive two-kilometer-wide tornado claimed 24 lives. Nature also spared no mercy for England, which suffered greatly from spring flooding.
Over 300 earthquakes occurred near the northern coast of Chile. The cycle began with a strong 6.7 magnitude earthquake on March 16, after which over 100,000 people were temporarily evacuated from low-lying areas, although no tsunami occurred and there was little physical damage from the ground shaking.
In Latvia, the maximum phase of the eclipse occurred shortly after nine in the evening, reaching its peak at 21:03 Latvian time. Events triggered by the eclipse were expected to unfold within a week before or after April 25—the closer to the eclipse date, the stronger the effects. Latvia (especially Latgale) was hit by severe flooding—rivers overflowed significantly, and evacuations of residents took place in some areas. Also, on March 15, 10,000 residents of Latvia were left without electricity, as power grids were damaged due to strong winds.
Eclipses are always harbingers of significant events for countries, but not always for individuals. Please post your questions or observations in the comments.
Sincerely,
Astrologer
Anzhelika Zhuravskaya.
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