DAILY ASTROLOGY IN FILM: MARCH 23 LUNAR ECLIPSE

FULL MOON LUNAR ECLIPSE  at 8:01 am EST at 3 degrees Libra:  A Lunar Eclipse occurs only during a Full Moon, when the Earth, in its orbit around the sun, passes exactly between the Sun and the Moon and casts its shadow on the latter. (A great astronomical term for this kind of alignment of any grouping of planets is syzygy.) The Moon is full, then, when it is opposite the Sun: Generally speaking a Full Moon reflects the tension of The Feminine Principle (Moon) in opposition to the Masculine Principle (Sun). Today's eclipse is a partial Penumbral Eclipse.  Because it will occur in the morning sky for us on the east coast of North America, it will be visually subtle at best. But I think we'll feel it big time.

MOON ENTERS LIBRA at 1:23 am: This Moon in Libra is full because it has reached a culminating point in its cycle as it orbits around the earth and finds itself in opposition to the Aries Sun. Ruled by Venus, Libra reflects the Law of Attraction and addresses What we Value. We are likely to find ourselves yearning for Beauty in all things. We may evoke Beauty through Art, relationship, equality and balance. Remember the glyph (symbol) for Libra is the Scales. Also remember that Libra isn't necessarily inherently in balance. It strives for balance. Though we imagine Venusian behavior to be loving, harmonious and affectionate, the whole Aries/Libra axis is triggered, and like it's opposite, it's not uncommon for Libra to fight to the death for what it loves. Libra's need for harmony may not be able to express the conflict, though, and may demonstrate instead a passive-aggressive behavior. Get real. Find your Courage. Be willing to speak your Truth! Get clear about what you value.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON: We know about the opposition to the Aries Sun at 8:01am and given Mars is the ruler of this Aries Sun, we're likely to experience the Warrior archetype in tension with the Love and Beauty Archetype. But this tension doesn't have to show itself in conflict. For example, it could manifest by having great sex! In addition, the Moon also encounters two other planets during the day - an opposition to Mercury at 7:11am and a sextile to Mars at 12:33pm. These transits will likely add fuel to the fire especially with regards to irritating communication (writing, speaking) or travel scenarios...or (with the sextile to Mars) to more great sex! The thing is, when we know these forces are present we can more easily and consciously choose not to be at the effect of the aggressive nature of the aspect. Aries/Mars can be impulsive, so stop and muse before you act!

LAST ASPECT OF THE MOON: Moon opposite Uranus at 4:55pm on 3/24. The tension of the transits today and the Eclipse occurring so close to the Vernal Equinox point of 0 Aries is enough to reflect a heightened emotional time. This last opposition to Uranus would see this and raise the ante! This Moon will carry Uranian qualities while in Libra. The Uranus archetype is the principle of creative separation. It often reflects sudden circumstances that are a surprising, even shocking change from what was expected. The Uranian expression can range from revolution on the one hand to positive breakthroughs like an enlightenment experience on the other. It reflects a breaking down of the old traditions of Saturn and creates new innovation. Jung's psychological concept of individuation is an example of creative separation. Becoming one's own person, true to one's Self is, according to Jung, the goal of our life journey. We must separate from others, to whatever degree, in order to accomplish this. Uranus also rules intuition, sudden ah-ha's, electricity and the electronic/digital world. There's a yearning for freedom that is sometimes disruptive and sometimes like a great awakening. Great awakenings are often very disruptive to the status quo.

There's so much to talk about in this post. I want to describe what's happening, tell you the related astrological story as well as explain some fundamental astrological concepts. I'm going to post the basics first and expend on the rest as soon as I can, hopefully later today. Roll with all of this the best you can! It's a very powerful beginning to the New Year. I'll check back later. 

SCENE OF THE DAY:  2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY, 1968  This is Stanley Kubrick's sci-fi masterpiece which, as you'll see in this clip, is a visual trip! I also screen it in class as a profound example of how sound - or rather silence - can be used to support the dramatic narrative. This cult film is often considered one of the most provocative pieces of cinema ever made. Check out   http://www.rense.com/general7/alchemkubrick.htm  Amazing article! The drama in this clip involves no humans - unless you think of us as stardust - just celestial light bodies demonstrating the end of a Lunar Eclipse.