The
Astronomy
An
eclipse of the Moon can only take place at a Full Moon, and only if
the Moon passes through some portion of the Earth's shadow. The closer
the Moon is to the center of the shadow, the more total the eclipse.
A lunar eclipse is visible wherever the Moon is above the horizon.
If
the Earth had no atmosphere, then the Moon would be completely black
during a total eclipse. Instead, the Moon can take on a range of colors
from dark brown and red to bright orange and yellow. The exact appearance
depends on how much dust and clouds are present in Earth's atmosphere.
The
lunar eclipse on December 10 is a
total eclipse, which is visible from Asia and Australia;
parts of the eclipse will be visible in Europe, Africa and North
America.
The
Moon's path through Earth's shadow
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Eclipse
maps and diagrams courtesy of
Fred Espenak - NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center
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http://sunearth.gsfc.nasa.gov/eclipse/eclipse.html
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The Astrology
A lunar
eclipse is a time of beginnings, endings, exposure and major changes.
It always has something to do with "relationships". The changes
are tied to how we relate and will have a lasting impression. Emotions
run high, causing upsets and feelings of disorientation. Actions taken
often do not have the expected results, but they do bring awareness
and enlightenment. The energy of an eclipse is at its strongest during
the two days before and three days after its occurrence.
At
lunar eclipses we: merge, unite, announce, contact, present ourselves,
bring something out into the open, make decisions, engage, rise to the
challenge, make an effort, change, get a new perspective, join with
others, take on greater challenges, travel at a faster pace, feel restless,
feel pressured by deadlines and a buildup of emotions, and experience
excitement and crisis.
During
a Full Moon, the Sun and Moon are in opposition, also called the Full
Phase, indicating the linking of soul to spirit and awareness of purpose
gained through relationship with another. A lunar eclipse is a supercharged
Full Moon. The blocking of the Moon's reflection of the Sun's light
by the Earth suggests that our material viewpoint stands in the way
of our "seeing the light". It serves as a reminder that we
need to realize how we are held in the dark by virtue of our perspective.
The Sun is in Sagittarius and the Moon is in Gemini during the total
lunar eclipse on December 10. The ability to see the big picture
is distorted by skewed knolwledge. Partial or biased data contaminates
clear thinking. Concern for the letter of the law shadows intelligenent
discussion. The challenge is to disseminate accurate information. Listen
closely for the truth.
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Sabian
Degree Symbols For This Lunar Eclipse
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Sun:
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"Pelicans
Menaced By The Behavior And Refuse Of Men
Seek Safer Areas For Bringing Up Their Young" |
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Moon:
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"A
Large Archaic Volume Reveals A Traditional Wisdom" |
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The
Sabian degree symbols for this eclipse suggest that this time calls
for awareness of a potentially threatening situation and the action
necessary for survival. In Danne Rudhyar's words, "The need for
people concerned with the future to discover a new way of living and
more wholesome surroundings." Studying the structure of cyclic
manifestations can provide the seed-knowledge that will lead the way
to a positive solution. It's possible that a fateful event will draw
attention to how endangered the planet and its inhabitants are. The
test is to adjust personal values to fit the needs of sustaining the
planet. The question is, will we heed the call?
Events associated with this eclipse had their origin in June 2010, were
triggered into action last March and will resurface for completion beginning
in September 2012. The last time a lunar eclipse occurred at this degree
was 1992.
The
eclipse does not have to fall in your sign for you to feel its effects.
However, if your birthday is around Jan 8 or 23, Feb 7, Mar 7, Apr 7
or 22, May 7, Jun 8, Jul 9 or 25, Aug 10, Sep 10, Oct 10 or 25, Nov
9, Dec 9, you will definitely have an emotional response. If it makes
any contacts to a planet or personal point in your chart, your experience
of the eclipse will be heightened. Consult with an astrologer for a
personalized discussion of the energies activated in your chart.
