Solar Eclipse in Aries
The Aries Solar Eclipse is exact at 2:21pm ET at 20 degrees Aries. Since this is a total solar eclipse its energy is extra potent. Solar eclipses are akin to New Moons and hold the promise of new beginnings in the house it falls. Eclipses represent markers and turning points in time when one chapter ends and another quickly begins. It’s best to go with the flow during eclipse season and resist the need for control.
Aries is the sign of new beginnings, births, fresh starts, taking the initiative, going your own way, spontaneity, courage, passion, individuality, risk-taking, competition, sex and primal drives, assertiveness, conflict, anger, aggression, and pure masculine energy. Aries is also the sign associated with sports and physical activity. Try to align your intentions and wishes around Aries themes, along with the areas of life associated with the house where you have 20 degrees Aries in your birth chart. With the North Node in Aries you are being pulled toward this energy.
The aspects made by the Solar Eclipse foretell the energy that will unfold over the next two weeks and upcoming six months. The main aspect made by the Solar Eclipse is a conjunction Chiron suggesting a major focus of the eclipse energy will be attending to unresolved wounds, vulnerabilities, and traumas in an effort to soothe these pain points. You may feel especially uncomfortable, hurtful, or shameful for embodying elements of toxic masculinity, being selfish, overly sexual, angry, aggressive, and independent (Chiron in Aries). A guide, teacher, or new way of healing may play an especially important role in your life at this time.
The Solar Eclipse is also conjunct Mercury and Eris suggesting something you hear or learn may trigger you (or others). At the root of being triggered are likely feelings of jealousy, rivalry, being left out, marginalized, or unworthy. Think before reacting to avoid setting off a chain of events that creates a lot of anger, drama, and conflict. Think before speaking to avoid heated arguments or debates.
Overall, expect your most sensitive to be set off by this eclipse, and struggle to integrate the “cut off” parts of yourself. You’re asked to return to issues that haven’t been fully resolved, especially those that involve feeling “cast out.” Remember, hurt people hurt people. Find ways to heal your pain points along with any feelings of shame, guilt, vulnerability, or isolation. This eclipse energy encourages you to trust your instincts, be courageous, get moving, take a stand, be the main character, and anticipate a new chapter of life.
The solar eclipse opposes asteroid Urania (890), the goddess of astronomy and astrology. She is said to represent astrological interest or capacity, logical and rational thought, ability to foretell the future, being comfortable with abstract and symbolic knowledge, and extrapolating principles and relevant data from a mass of facts.
Solar eclipse symbol (20 degrees Aries): “A young girl feeding birds in winter.” Keynote: “Overcoming crisis through compassion.” “The transmutation of life into love.”