April 15 2014 sees not only a full moon that is a total lunar eclipse, but also a strong emphasis on the cardinal points of the zodiac: Aries, Libra, Cancer and Capricorn have relevance to earth's seasonal markers and when these energies are strongly activated there tends to be sudden weather changes, increased intensity, signs of disturbances and imbalances
April's big emphasis on all four of the seasonal signs is revealed in
Aries: Sun conjunct South Node, Mercury conjunct Uranus
Libra: Moon conjunct North Node, Mars
Cancer: Jupiter
Capricorn: Pluto
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| A cardinal cross features planets in all four signs in the Cardinal group in exact or near exact positions, arranged in a cross pattern of oppositions and squared angles [180 and 90 degrees]Here the range is very tight: from 13-16 degrees |
The Moon is in Full opposition to the Sun
Mercury and Uranus in exact conjunction and in very close opposition to Mars
Pluto in Capricorn is at 90 degrees to Mercury, Uranus and Mars
Jupiter in Cancer is very closely opposite Pluto -so also is at 90 degrees to Mercury, Uranus and Mars
Eclipses occur when the solar-lunar alignment is in close proximity to the Moon's crossing points of the ecliptic, points called the Moon's node
The moon dips above and below the ecliptic at two points -ascending above and descending below that pathway.
In astrology the nodes are termed North and South.
The positions are in constant change through the backdrop of the zodiac sectors of the solar system
The implications of Cardinal signs emphasised
Aries, Libra, Cancer, Capricorn are the four signs that describe the act of relating to others & to the self.
Aries is the type of relationship you have with yourself
Libra is behaviour in partnerships, co-operative arrangements,marriage, dating, one-to-one professional dynamics, alliances between two entities
Cancer is the act of nurturing others, the mothering instinct, concerned for the welfare of dependents through emotional support and home comforts
Capricorn is the guidance and support of others in a paternal manner via governance, regulations -or in a family discipline, rules
Astrology clearly describes the psycho-social developmental pathway beginning with Aries.
A healthy person is created in family circumstances that promote the development of all 4 relating abilities:
- a strong, positive sense of self and capacity for independence
- a capacity for mutually supportive partnerships
- the capacity to emotionally support others in need
- the capacity to guide, counsel and provide a supportive structure for assisting others in their social development
Regrettably we are witnessing a breakdown in these critical fundamentals due to fractured families, inadequacy of role-modelling by elders and parents and so the natural sequence cannot be achieved if the first [Aries] milestone of a healthy sense of self is not achieved.
Keywords regarding these issues of developments are likely to be highlighted in national debate and news in the 6 month time frame of this eclipse effect.
selfishness, partnership and marital issues, the roles of parents and government in their separate ways of supporting and guidance.
Government acts in loco parentis - in a parental-type role for people on mass, society, the network of kinship groups
BALANCE is a critical keyword that permeates all 4 relating contexts. Such questions are relevant as:
How much time alone versus with a partner?
How much time being a parent versus having a personal life?
What role the state has versus the role of parents to guide, educate and support?
Each of us has to assess where we are investing too much and where we are investing too little in our capacity for relating.
Libra also has a connection to economics and finance so the issue of imbalances in the global economy must also be highlighted in this eclipse time-frame as well as in respect to the separate state of the books run by the government and individual personal and family budgets.
The global financial crisis is far from being a distant memory. It lingers on in many places and in many lives.
This is still a period of high risk in terms of financial returns.
Cancer expresses its energy strongly in the domestic and private home and family lives of citizens, so expect this eclipse period to have many implications for matters involving families and their actual dwelling undergoing massive changes -which can involve by choice substantial renovation or a destructive event, what insurers call an act of god.
Long-term patterns which began in 2011 have seen many homes destroyed by extreme events ranging from earthquakes to flooding and subsidence. This risk factor is emphasised further in this 6 month eclipse period and the longer term pattern is still in effect into 2016
Capricorn in its association with its parental governance role has been also a long-term hot-bed of turmoil. Many revolutionary and anarchic streams have erupted globally in diverse locations, most recently in the Ukraine via Russia's effective land-grabbing.
Governments across the world are under pressure to evolve and serve their citizenry in exactly the supportive, guiding and regulatory role that befits a benign parent.
When governments diverge into extremes of control, arrogance and repression they have lost sight of their nurturing brief and transformed into Plutonic despots and feudal overlords, serving an ever more avaricious plutocracy.
We are seeing much of this across the globe as the Left seems knee-capped by a resurgence of right wing governments
This too must change but more turmoil is expected before a resolution and greater balance is achieved.
The remaining picture to note in this eclipse period is the Pisces themes coming via Neptune, Venus and Chiron.
The positives involve love and romantic fantasy.
The Royal Tour of New Zealand by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge -Will and Kate and baby Prince George has served to reflect many positive aspects of the eclipse themes.
Large crowds of happy well wishers have been delighted by up close contact with the royals and thereby exposed to a happy union and joyous family representing the best of Aries-Libra and Capricorn-Cancer through the couple's solo and joint engagements and their happy parenting on display.
For many though it is the Pisces romantic fantasy of their Knight in Shining Armour, or Princess Bride cultivated by the Royal role models and at many events with the Royals many girl children dressed in princess clothes with a tiara.
The downside to Pisces dreams and fantasies is the harsh reality of partners who fail to make the grade.
Of course, in contrast, the world is watching Oscar Pistorius being grilled in cross-examination during trial over the death of his partner Reeva Steenkamp. Though born under Scorpio, Oscar expresses his Mars energy in a manner that reflects negative Aries -a weak sense of self with resulting relationship issues...read more on Oscar & the trial
In financial matters the risk is deals that fail to pay off, or scams and schemes that are increasingly preying on the unwary.
More caution than usual is advised under these deceiving influences regarding people and money.
Earth itself being a tiny fragment of the massive solar system, experiences the strain of the energy tensions of strong planetary alignments - as we are experiencing continually 2011-2016 and so extreme events have become almost daily news in this extended time frame.
In New Zealand, Christchurch is a real life social laboratory revealing what happens to a place and its people when the lives of the majority are significantly usurped and turned upside down by extreme natural forces. But this is just one example across the world. For some it is flooding, or fire, or landslides.
Political eruptions and war affect even more of the world's population.
Each of us must come to comprehend the bigger picture facing humanity
Collectively as a species we are once again in a sorry state of degeneration in this new millennium and a return to the basics of a meaningful life is called for.
Until the human imbalance makes a shift back to our core humanity the problem energy reigns.
We need to act with consciousness to help our collective network get back home. update April 16
The Blood Moon
This phenomenon of red light refracted onto the moon's surface give's this eclipse it's Blood Moon reference.
This is not a unique event, but the sequence of 4 Total Lunar eclipses in succession is less than normal.Termed a tetrad even NASA considers the situation remarkable:
"During the 21st century, there are 8 sets of tetrads, so I would describe tetrads as a frequent occurrence in the current pattern of lunar eclipses," says Espenak. "But this has not always been the case. During the three hundred year interval from 1600 to 1900, for instance, there were no tetrads at all."
"The total eclipse of April 15, 2014, will be followed by another on Oct. 8, 2014, and another on April 4, 2015, and another on Sept. 28 2015".
Questions about the significance of the Blood Moon effect have resulted in some end times declarations including
a Christian Blood Moon Prophesy
From an astrological perspective the greater frequency of total eclipses gives more likelihood of intense energy patterns being activated, particularly when the eclipse occurs along with strong alignments of other planets capable of dynamic movements of the elements, atmosphere and structures - Pluto, Neptune, Uranus, Jupiter are especially important to consider.
The first big test of the Blood Moon effect may be stongly reinforced in the period April 19-26 2014 due to energy potentials evident on the day of the total eclipse
In the period April 19-26 first the sun aligns exactly with the lunar nodes [a mass destiny indicator -large numbers of people affected by an event]* see update
In addition a significant collection of planets connected at 13-14 degrees: Mars-Jupiter-Uranus-Pluto -a pattern evident on April 15 but intensified due to Mars retrograding its position to 14 degrees on April 22.
The emphasis on the Cardinal sign issues [explained above] is intensified with risk factors increased in terms of angry aggressive and violent effects.
The April 15 abduction of 100 schoolgirls from their school in Nigeria by armed anti Western militants has the hallmarks of aggressive power abuse potentials generated by the Mars-Jupiter-Uranus-Pluto quartet at its worst.
Similar acts on a larger scale as well as one-to-one are high risk for this period April 15-26 2014
update
The potency of the lunar eclipse is already on record.
The sinking of the South Korean Ferry on April 16 is very consistent with the energy potentials of this eclipse.
The cardinal emphasis reflected in:
Loss of balance, world turned upside down for many and their families, mass destiny implications with several hundred of the total passengers and crew still unaccounted for.
The Pisces element is issues involving water, maritime environments BBC report and pictures
update
The number of mass or group destiny events has grown in days since the eclipse: the Korean ferry sinking, the abduction of 100 schoolgirls, south Sudan cattle wars, the avalanche on Mt Everest.
update
April 21 ethnic massacre in South Sudan
update
April 26 news report on Russia & Ukraine
The crisis in Ukraine has clear hallmarks of the conflicted energies generated by the planets of the cardinal cross, in particular the long-term Pluto-Uranus element, in effect from 2011 to 2016.
Political and power abuses in various nation states, including the activities of neo-fascist elements are rising up during this time frame as they seek renewed domination and control.
It is of great concern if the outcome of this period sees power abusers - whether they are organsied groups or individuals - take away the rights and freedoms of others.
Humanity is in a perilous condition of degeneration.
The alternative is regeneration, a renewed vision of relating to each other, to other species and to the planet we inhabit.
These are the ultimate goals of the cardinal revolution in consciousness.
This requires a collective change of awareness.
Further Reading in Cosmology:
The paleolithic origins of stargazing are covered in this journal article
