Lunar Saros 113 - Solar Saros 139 - Lunar Saros 118

March 14, 2006
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
Saros 113 - 8S Lunar

March 29, 2006
Total Solar Eclipse
Saros 139 - 8N Solar

September 7, 2006
Partial Lunar Eclipse
Saros 118 - 8N Lunar

September 22, 2006
Annular Lunar Eclipse
Saros 144 - 8S Solar

I am tying the four eclipse events together this year since I was not able to find the time to report on the eclipses in the Spring.
Charts are included at the bottom of this piece.

March 14, 2006 @ 23:37 GMT
Lunar Eclipse - Virgo 24° - Penumbral 113 8S

The first lunar eclipse of 2006 is best viewed from Africa and Europe.

This lunar eclipse is from the Lunar Saros Series 113. It is one of the oldest active lunar eclipse Series dating back to April 29, 888. It began in the sign of Scorpio at 13° 27'. This heightens the emotional intensity while creating alternating levels of emotional apathy and abrasive energy in all the eclipses of the series. As most anyone can attest, the energy from this eclipse has felt tense for close to a month now. The Virgo lunar eclipse is presented with astute instincts although a bit introverted on the surface. The Solar Eclipse that follows adds more tenseness to this pair as the Virgo, although headstrong, is a less confident energy in the wake of the Aries Eclipse to come. Finding a way to turn the anxiety filled energies into eagerness for a challenge strengthens this pair and actually activates a sense of adventure in the eclipse events by reducing some of the fear.

The transition of the Lunar Nodes from Aries into Pisces indicates the beginning of the new shift. Since the Nodes are always retrograde through the signs of the zodiac, The entrance of the Nodes into Pisces every 18+ years is similar to the Sun moving into Aries every year. A new beginning and a new session of Eclipses. When the Nodes move into Pisces, the Moon's declination throughout the year is at the most extreme in its latitude inclination and orbit. To summarize this lunar eclipse influence (as best I can), we are in the throws of transition. We are having a difficult time finding any sense of balance as the ship seems to be rocking and lurching in the stormy waters of change. We can't seem to help but feel a sense of fear, dread and trepidation. The Pisces inclination is to hide while the Virgo trend is to complain loudly that there is too much chaos here. Neither action is wrong or right. For the most part, these actions are merely useless this time around. If we can take our cue from the Aries solar eclipse, we need to look for our sense of adventure in this period of adjustment. Impulsive actions may not help us. Instead, facing the future with courage and enthusiasm can soften those edges of fear. If we are going down with the ship, is it better to act with valor and bravery by doing all that we can to "save the ship," or is it better to cower in a broom closet and anxiously assess our losses? You make the choice that fits your needs the best!

March 29, 2006 @ 10:16 GMT
Solar Eclipse - Aries 8° - Total 139 8N

The first solar eclipse of the year is a total eclipse visible from restricted group regions although it travels across half the earth. The trail starts in Brazil, extends over the Atlantic, over North Africa, then central Asia, and ends in Mongolia. You can see the "map" below that shows the path in red. Remember to use safe view practices. Ordinary sunglasses will not protect your eyes from the rays.

This Solar Saros series #139 belongs to the 8N Eclipse family. The front page tells more about times and locations. The originating eclipse was May 17, 1501 (corrected to May 27, 1501 in our calendar system). The Eclipse occurred at 4° 51' Gemini and many of those influences from the original eclipse carry over into the current eclipses of Saros 139. The energies of Mercury's intellect and the Moon's sensitivity are combined to create an instinctive drive that is logical even without much thought. Saturn and Mercury were also in Gemini at the time of this original eclipse, adding to the urge to communicate effectively and concisely. Comprehension at the most basic level is the theme of the Solar Saros 139 eclipses.

This solar eclipse occurs in Aries, blending an action-oriented purpose to the energies. We have our sights set, and are willing to give up on other projects that may no longer hold our interest. With the Trine to Saturn Retrograde in Leo, we lose the edge that this would normally bring. We are not as focused as we should be. The Sextile to Chiron in Aquarius does have a healing quality to it though. If we can tap into some patience and regroup or at least make definite decisions on some of the older projects, we are likely to learn why we have given up before heading in a new direction. Not that the new direction is inappropriate, but more that we need to comprehend why the other did not work before taking on new projects so that we don't simply repeat non-productive patterns in the process.

What we are lacking in this solar eclipse chart is the element of Earth. We may not be getting the necessary ground or stability that we need in order to see the "big picture." We have these great ideas, and loads of motivation. But are we being realistic in our choices? That will be lacking for the next three weeks, so we really do need to make certain to add that concept into our choices when evaluating our options. We will, undoubtedly, be granted many great options. Making the right choices will be the difficult task during this New Moon Eclipse!

September 7, 2006 @ 18:43 GMT
Lunar Eclipse - Pisces 15° - Partial 118 8N

The second lunar eclipse of the year is not one of the better viewing events for lunar eclipses. At its best, it is viewable from most of the eastern hemisphere but not from the western hemisphere and in particular is not timed for viewability from the North Americas.

The lunar eclipse is never an easy or straightforward energy to explain. The potency of this Eclipse is minimized by the fact that it is partial and not total. However, it is accentuated by the fact that it is in opposition from the origination of this series. This lunar eclipse is Saros 118 and began in March 1105. It is past the total stage of its particular series and is fading into the partial eclipse stage and then the penumbral as it eclipses every 18+ years. The last time the 8th family was around was in 1988. The next time will be 2024. This particular series began in the sign of Virgo under the Decan of Capricorn and the Dwad of Aries. Like a natal chart, that is the energy that influences us each time this particular lunar eclipse returns.

We can easily see that this lunar eclipse chart is not well balanced. The predominance of energy in this chart is Feminine. This can be a difficult energy to espouse for people who are action-oriented and "free-will" based. We generally like to be the "do-er" and not the "do-ee." Yet the chart does have some Masculine-placed heavy hitters (Saturn, Pluto, Chiron and Neptune), so we may do just fine in the end. And Mars will be making the leap soon enough into Masculine territory. We're also a tad short on Air and totally without Cardinal influences. So, even though the lunar eclipse energies on the approach has caused us to feel unsteady and even somewhat scared, we need to keep our wits about us. Remember that the change is because it is time to happen. It's time for an adjustment in emotional or physical or even in psychological perspective. You don't have to like it for it to happen! But the inevitable truly is all that.

September 22, 2006 @ 11:46 GMT
Solar Eclipse - Virgo 29° - Annular 144 8S

The last eclipse of the year is an annular solar eclipse. The trail of the Moon's shadow will begin in the northern region of South America but it will culminate into the annular over the Atlantic Ocean. A partial eclipse should be visable from some eastern regions in South America, the Caribbean, portions of western and southern Africa, and the northern portions of Antarctica. See the map below for the September 22 eclipse path in blue. Remember to use safe view practices. Ordinary sunglasses will not protect your eyes from the rays.

This solar eclipse originates as the Saros 144 from April 1736. It originated in Aries with the Decan and Dwad both in Sagittarius. The three combined fan the Fire element energies that continue to burn within all the subsequent eclipses of Saros 144. Aries is a Cardinal Quality that adds energy and initiative. The 0 - 1 degree of the Cardinal signs are known as the Cardinal Point which also intensifies the Cardinal energy. Libra is a Cardinal and this Eclipse is leading into the Cardinal Point of Libra. That is one of the reasons that Virgo 29 is so sensitive, because, in essence, it is part of the Cardinal Point within 1 degree. The influence of the Sun on the Anaretic degree (29th) of Virgo seeks to change the course of events by making them right. Virgo, typically, does not like the fuzzy concepts. The pressure of this point in the zodiac is compounded by the solar eclipse's event occurring at this degree. The intensity could feel overwhelming to some. But for most people, it should feel liberating at some level.

The eclipse meets up with the placement that Mars was at two weeks ago. This end of the Virgo event meeting up with the Mars in lunar eclipse transit also adds attention to the event as a carry over from the lunar eclipse. We may be expected to change direction at a moment's notice. Don't let it become a rattling of our chains that distracts us, but do be ready to take a moment out of the decision process to actually do some research. If it looks too good to be true, it probably will not be what we had hoped for. We simply must take responsibility for our own actions and our choices no matter what someone else has promised us.

Abbr - SE = Solar Eclipse; LE = Lunar Eclipse; 8N = 8 North; 8S = 8 South.

Reference
Lineman, R, Eclipse Interpretation Manual, American Federation of Astrologers, 1986, pp 1-2.


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	March 14, 2006 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse Saros 113 - 8S Lunar March 29, 2006 Total Solar Eclipse Saros 139 - 8N Solar September 7, 2006 Partial Lunar Eclipse Saros 118 - 8N Lunar September 22, 2006 Annular Lunar Eclipse Saros 144 - 8S Solar I am tying the four eclipse events together this year since I was not able to find the time to report on the eclipses in the Spring. Charts are included at the bottom of this piece. March 14, 2006 @ 23:37 GMT Lunar Eclipse - Virgo 24° - Penumbral 113 8S The first lunar eclipse of 2006 is best viewed from Africa and Europe. This lunar eclipse is from the Lunar Saros Series 113. It is one of the oldest active lunar eclipse Series dating back to April 29, 888. It began in the sign of Scorpio at 13° 27'. This heightens the emotional intensity while creating alternating levels of emotional apathy and abrasive energy in all the eclipses of the series. As most anyone can attest, the energy from this eclipse has felt tense for close to a month now. The Virgo lunar eclipse is presented with astute instincts although a bit introverted on the surface. The Solar Eclipse that follows adds more tenseness to this pair as the Virgo, although headstrong, is a less confident energy in the wake of the Aries Eclipse to come. Finding a way to turn the anxiety filled energies into eagerness for a challenge strengthens this pair and actually activates a sense of adventure in the eclipse events by reducing some of the fear. The transition of the Lunar Nodes from Aries into Pisces indicates the beginning of the new shift. Since the Nodes are always retrograde through the signs of the zodiac, The entrance of the Nodes into Pisces every 18+ years is similar to the Sun moving into Aries every year. A new beginning and a new session of Eclipses. When the Nodes move into Pisces, the Moon's declination throughout the year is at the most extreme in its latitude inclination and orbit. To summarize this lunar eclipse influence (as best I can), we are in the throws of transition. We are having a difficult time finding any sense of balance as the ship seems to be rocking and lurching in the stormy waters of change. We can't seem to help but feel a sense of fear, dread and trepidation. The Pisces inclination is to hide while the Virgo trend is to complain loudly that there is too much chaos here. Neither action is wrong or right. For the most part, these actions are merely useless this time around. If we can take our cue from the Aries solar eclipse, we need to look for our sense of adventure in this period of adjustment. Impulsive actions may not help us. Instead, facing the future with courage and enthusiasm can soften those edges of fear. If we are going down with the ship, is it better to act with valor and bravery by doing all that we can to "save the ship," or is it better to cower in a broom closet and anxiously assess our losses? You make the choice that fits your needs the best! March 29, 2006 @ 10:16 GMT Solar Eclipse - Aries 8° - Total 139 8N The first solar eclipse of the year is a total eclipse visible from restricted group regions although it travels across half the earth. The trail starts in Brazil, extends over the Atlantic, over North Africa, then central Asia, and ends in Mongolia. You can see the "map" below that shows the path in red. Remember to use safe view practices. Ordinary sunglasses will not protect your eyes from the rays. This Solar Saros series #139 belongs to the 8N Eclipse family. The front page tells more about times and locations. The originating eclipse was May 17, 1501 (corrected to May 27, 1501 in our calendar system). The Eclipse occurred at 4° 51' Gemini and many of those influences from the original eclipse carry over into the current eclipses of Saros 139. The energies of Mercury's intellect and the Moon's sensitivity are combined to create an instinctive drive that is logical even without much thought. Saturn and Mercury were also in Gemini at the time of this original eclipse, adding to the urge to communicate effectively and concisely. Comprehension at the most basic level is the theme of the Solar Saros 139 eclipses. This solar eclipse occurs in Aries, blending an action-oriented purpose to the energies. We have our sights set, and are willing to give up on other projects that may no longer hold our interest. With the Trine to Saturn Retrograde in Leo, we lose the edge that this would normally bring. We are not as focused as we should be. The Sextile to Chiron in Aquarius does have a healing quality to it though. If we can tap into some patience and regroup or at least make definite decisions on some of the older projects, we are likely to learn why we have given up before heading in a new direction. Not that the new direction is inappropriate, but more that we need to comprehend why the other did not work before taking on new projects so that we don't simply repeat non-productive patterns in the process. What we are lacking in this solar eclipse chart is the element of Earth. We may not be getting the necessary ground or stability that we need in order to see the "big picture." We have these great ideas, and loads of motivation. But are we being realistic in our choices? That will be lacking for the next three weeks, so we really do need to make certain to add that concept into our choices when evaluating our options. We will, undoubtedly, be granted many great options. Making the right choices will be the difficult task during this New Moon Eclipse! September 7, 2006 @ 18:43 GMT Lunar Eclipse - Pisces 15° - Partial 118 8N The second lunar eclipse of the year is not one of the better viewing events for lunar eclipses. At its best, it is viewable from most of the eastern hemisphere but not from the western hemisphere and in particular is not timed for viewability from the North Americas. The lunar eclipse is never an easy or straightforward energy to explain. The potency of this Eclipse is minimized by the fact that it is partial and not total. However, it is accentuated by the fact that it is in opposition from the origination of this series. This lunar eclipse is Saros 118 and began in March 1105. It is past the total stage of its particular series and is fading into the partial eclipse stage and then the penumbral as it eclipses every 18+ years. The last time the 8th family was around was in 1988. The next time will be 2024. This particular series began in the sign of Virgo under the Decan of Capricorn and the Dwad of Aries. Like a natal chart, that is the energy that influences us each time this particular lunar eclipse returns. We can easily see that this lunar eclipse chart is not well balanced. The predominance of energy in this chart is Feminine. This can be a difficult energy to espouse for people who are action-oriented and "free-will" based. We generally like to be the "do-er" and not the "do-ee." Yet the chart does have some Masculine-placed heavy hitters (Saturn, Pluto, Chiron and Neptune), so we may do just fine in the end. And Mars will be making the leap soon enough into Masculine territory. We're also a tad short on Air and totally without Cardinal influences. So, even though the lunar eclipse energies on the approach has caused us to feel unsteady and even somewhat scared, we need to keep our wits about us. Remember that the change is because it is time to happen. It's time for an adjustment in emotional or physical or even in psychological perspective. You don't have to like it for it to happen! But the inevitable truly is all that. September 22, 2006 @ 11:46 GMT Solar Eclipse - Virgo 29° - Annular 144 8S The last eclipse of the year is an annular solar eclipse. The trail of the Moon's shadow will begin in the northern region of South America but it will culminate into the annular over the Atlantic Ocean. A partial eclipse should be visable from some eastern regions in South America, the Caribbean, portions of western and southern Africa, and the northern portions of Antarctica. See the map below for the September 22 eclipse path in blue. Remember to use safe view practices. Ordinary sunglasses will not protect your eyes from the rays. This solar eclipse originates as the Saros 144 from April 1736. It originated in Aries with the Decan and Dwad both in Sagittarius. The three combined fan the Fire element energies that continue to burn within all the subsequent eclipses of Saros 144. Aries is a Cardinal Quality that adds energy and initiative. The 0 - 1 degree of the Cardinal signs are known as the Cardinal Point which also intensifies the Cardinal energy. Libra is a Cardinal and this Eclipse is leading into the Cardinal Point of Libra. That is one of the reasons that Virgo 29 is so sensitive, because, in essence, it is part of the Cardinal Point within 1 degree. The influence of the Sun on the Anaretic degree (29th) of Virgo seeks to change the course of events by making them right. Virgo, typically, does not like the fuzzy concepts. The pressure of this point in the zodiac is compounded by the solar eclipse's event occurring at this degree. The intensity could feel overwhelming to some. But for most people, it should feel liberating at some level. The eclipse meets up with the placement that Mars was at two weeks ago. This end of the Virgo event meeting up with the Mars in lunar eclipse transit also adds attention to the event as a carry over from the lunar eclipse. We may be expected to change direction at a moment's notice. Don't let it become a rattling of our chains that distracts us, but do be ready to take a moment out of the decision process to actually do some research. If it looks too good to be true, it probably will not be what we had hoped for. We simply must take responsibility for our own actions and our choices no matter what someone else has promised us. Abbr - SE = Solar Eclipse; LE = Lunar Eclipse; 8N = 8 North; 8S = 8 South. Reference Lineman, R, Eclipse Interpretation Manual, American Federation of Astrologers, 1986, pp 1-2.
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