 Hey everyone, Hope you are all having a wonderful week! This newsletter will cover the upcoming two eclipses, but first, I wanted to tell you about another celestial configuration. The Saturn / Neptune Conjunction Similar to the Jupiter / Uranus transit covered here, which was about the tech advancements we would see in 2023 and 2024, I thought it would be helpful to highlight another longer-term trend being shown in the heavens. Saturn and Neptune will be moving towards a conjunction over the next few months, building towards two peak time periods:
Saturn symbolizes restriction, discipline, and obligation, representing the unvarnished truth and boundaries between the known and unknown. On the other hand, Neptune embodies mysticism, spirituality, and imagination, reflecting illusions, dreams, and empathy. These are conflicting energies. When Saturn and Neptune come close together in the skies, Saturn's scrutiny challenges Neptune's imagination, while Neptune erodes away Saturn's certainty. This process often involves sobering up from delusions, confronting lies, and separating truth from fantasy. It can be a time of disillusionment, but also presents an opportunity to give form to abstract ideals and bring them down to earth. The last time Saturn and Neptune were aligned in the sky was in late 2015 and the year 2016, when I remember there was a significant amount of misinformation in the news. And this conjunction will probably be the same, as the lead up to it is another US election year - expect the Saturn / Neptune question of “is this real?” to come up frequently. But it’s not all bad - the last time Saturn and Neptune were in an exact conjunction was in 1989, which was when the Soviet Union started to crumble. Here, Saturn symbolized control and the entrenched authority of communist regimes, while Neptune represents the dissolution of boundaries and the rise of collective aspirations for freedom and democracy. This conjunction coincided with intensifying tensions between the established order and the desire for change, fueling dissent that ultimately led to the collapse of communism. Actually, there have been several important events in Russian history that have coincided with Saturn / Neptune alignments: the Decembrist Revolt in 1825 (Saturn / Neptune opposition), the Emancipation of the Serfs in 1861 (opposition), and the Russian Revolution of 1917 (conjunction). And spiritually, the Saturn / Neptune conjunction is associated with conflicts between belief systems and the truth. It prompts individuals to question whether their beliefs are true, by making belief systems seem more ridiculous or more restrictive, which hopefully prompts the individual to awaken to the truth. So, a very good use of this time is to question if your belief systems have served their purpose or if you have outgrown them. If the answer is yes, it may be time to dissolve that belief and move forward along your journey. Eclipses Okay, onto the eclipses! In general, eclipses are not a good time to start something new, but are really useful for spiritual endeavors. This is true especially for the 3 days before and after the eclipse, and is also true regardless on whether you can see the eclipse or not. In addition to this, eclipses can affect certain individuals for up to 6 months if it occurs over a prominent place in their birth chart. To learn more about eclipses, please tap here. The first eclipse takes place on September 17th 2024 from 8:41PM to Sep 18th 12:48AM ET (10:41AM to 2:48PM on Sep 18th in Melbourne). This is a partial lunar eclipse, visible in the Americas, Europe, and Africa:  This eclipse takes place in a constellation called Purva Bhadrapada, whose Shakti or energy is the power of spiritual fire which elevates consciousness. This constellation’s desire is to gain radiance and the splendor of spiritual knowledge, urging us to look beyond the limitations of our individual identities. By tapping into the transformative energy of spiritual fire, we begin to purify our thoughts and desires, shedding layers of ignorance and false attachments. This journey of inner awakening guides us toward the realization that our true identity is not confined to the body or mind, but is the universal one consciousness that permeates all existence. Through this awareness, we experience a profound unity with all beings and align ourselves with the divine essence that flows through every aspect of life, embracing our role as a manifestation of the infinite. The second eclipse takes place on October 2nd 2024 from 11:42AM to 5:47PM ET (1:42AM to 7:47AM on Oct 3rd in Melbourne). This is a solar eclipse, visible in the southern part of Africa:  This eclipse occurs within the constellation of Hasta, ruled by the deity Savitar, the divine force behind the sacred and potent Gayatri mantra. This mantra is a beacon for enlightenment, calling upon divine light to awaken and expand our consciousness, just as the Sun’s rays reveal the world around us. Hasta’s Shakti or energy allows us to gain what we are seeking and place it in our hands. When these celestial forces intertwine, the days surrounding this eclipse become especially powerful for prayer and mantra meditation. The eclipse peels back the layers of creation, and the energies of Hasta invite us to connect deeply with our inner divinity, allowing us to manifest our desires and intentions in a real, tangible way - a profound expression of divine grace.
And last thing before I sign off - on the upcoming US election, based on where these eclipses are taking place in each candidate’s birth charts, and also based on transits / planetary cycles, I think astrologically, Kamala has a better chance of winning. That’s it from me for now - I hope these eclipses bring you deeply spiritual and wonderful experiences! |
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