It's Eclipse Season (Again) - Here's What You Need to Know
Eclipse Season Dates and Meaning 2024
You heard it here first–eclipse season is upon us, and things are rapidly changing in the sky. For the next few weeks, astrologers and horoscope lovers will watch the skies as two eclipses grace our view and shake up how we see things. Eclipses occur when the sun, moon, and Earth align perfectly, a phenomenon that's rarer than you might imagine. This upcoming eclipse season starts with the lunar eclipse in Libra on March 25, 2024, and ends with the solar eclipse in Aries on April 8, 2024. Eclipse energy is so powerful that knowing how to prepare emotionally can be overwhelming. Luckily, there are a few tips you can use to make the most of the eclipses and stay ahead of the drama!
What Is Eclipse Season?
Eclipses, lunar and solar, always arrive in pairs, and eclipse season is the time between the first and second eclipse in a series. This alignment occurs every six months when the sun, moon, and Earth fall perfectly into place. Eclipse season isn't limited to the time between the first and last eclipses. The energy often begins to shift in the week leading up to and the week after eclipse season. This month, eclipse season starts with the lunar eclipse in Libra on March 25, 2024, and ends with the solar eclipse in Aries on April 8, 2024.
When Is the Next Eclipse? Solar and Lunar Eclipses 2024
The year's first eclipse is set to occur on March 25, 2024, during the lunar eclipse in Libra, followed by a total solar eclipse in Aries on April 8, 2024. For those of you who like to write everything in your calendar ahead of time, these are the eclipse dates for 2024:
Eclipse Season Dates for 2024:
March 25, 2024: Lunar Eclipse in Libra
April 8, 2024: Total Solar Eclipse in Aries
September 17, 2024: Partial Lunar Eclipse in Pisces
October 2, 2024: Solar Eclipse in Libra
What Does Eclipse Season Mean Spiritually?
Spiritually, eclipse seasons are powerful periods for transformation, introspection, and change. They carry an aura of unpredictability, sweeping through our lives and leaving indelible marks of alteration in their wake. Tied to the lunar nodes of fate, eclipses help guide us back to our destined path when we've veered too far off course. In many spiritual traditions, eclipses are viewed as moments of heightened energy and connection to the divine, individually and collectively. These portals to the subconscious bring to light hidden aspects of ourselves or unresolved issues that need to be addressed.
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Everything You Need to Know About the 2024 Eclipses
Eclipses occur when the monthly new or full moon aligns with the lunar nodes—these cosmic points mark where the moon’s orbit around Earth intersects with the sun's ecliptic path. A solar eclipse can only occur during a new moon, while a lunar eclipse can only occur during a full moon. Arriving in pairs, solar and lunar eclipses help us achieve spiritual enlightenment and uncover what's hidden beneath the surface. Here's a preview of what to expect during the Aries-Libra eclipses at the end of March and early April.
What to Expect: Lunar Eclipse in Libra – March 25, 2024
This month's lunar eclipse in Libra on March 25, 2024, brings influential changes, new beginnings, and endings to your relationships. During a lunar eclipse, the sun (ego and heart) sits opposite the moon (emotions and desires), putting them at odds with one another. This eclipse will also be influenced by a powerful Venus-Saturn connection sextile Jupiter, which will help to bring healing to our hearts. You may find it challenging to face the truth, but it will be a relief in the end. The themes that emerged during the 'Ring of Fire' solar eclipse in Libra, which took place in October 2023, are likely to resurface, offering you an opportunity to close a cycle that has been dragging on for too long. This lunar eclipse in Libra is about reflecting on your personal struggles and relationships ahead of your chance to take decisive and direct action during the solar eclipse in Aries.
What to Expect: Solar Eclipse in Aries – April 8, 2024
April's solar eclipse in Aries on April 8, 2024, promises to be a headline event in the cosmic calendar for the year. During a solar eclipse, the sun (ego and heart) aligns perfectly with the moon (emotions and desires), fusing their energy. Additionally, this eclipse links the North Node of Destiny and Chiron, the healer of wounds. Chiron symbolizes our fears and traumas, while the North Node signifies the experiences and lessons crucial for our spiritual evolution. It's a time to summon courage even in the face of doubt. It's important to recognize that not all changes occurring during eclipse season are negative. Often, eclipses remove barriers obstructing our path toward fulfilling our true purpose and destiny. The emotional journey you embark on during the lunar eclipse in Libra on March 25, 2024, will pave the way for the actions you take during the solar eclipse in Aries. So, embrace the shifts and trust in the cosmic flow.
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