Eclipse of February 6, 2008 - Vedic Astrology

By Sam Geppi

The solar eclipse on February 6, 2008 is one of the more interesting ones I have seen in a while. Not only will there be an eclipse at that time, but retrograde Mercury will be directly conjoined the sun and moon at the time it is eclipsed. Mercury will be closer to the Earth at that this time than he is at any other time, making him very powerful.

I see this Mercury retrograde as being good for Gemini and Virgo ascendants, if they're willing to take a chance -- especially in the occult areas of life, and especially for Geminis, who have had Mars back and forth in their first house for close to four months at this point. Were ever the sign of Gemini falls in your chart could see a release from this eclipse. For those with a Gemini ascendant, sidereal zodiac, this eclipse could declare a major reversal of recent frustrations for them. I say this because an eclipse is very powerful, and not necessarily for "bad things". It shows unusual events and generally will support a spiritual or otherworldly expression.

But in general, this eclipse is buttressed by a Sun/Saturn exchange. The sun is in Capricorn, ruled by Saturn and Saturn is in Leo, ruled by the sun. This type of interaction is a powerful glue that tends to hold actions together, despite negative circumstances that may arise. Thus, the sign of Capricorn is also very activated by the eclipse. Those with a Capricorn ascendant, sidereal zodiac, must watch their health for the next six months. But those with the Capricorn ascendant who have had some health difficulties, may find some relief in the occult methods or some unexpected breakthroughs at this time.

This eclipse happens in the Nakshatra of Dhanista, ruled by Mars -- who just started moving forward again in Gemini. This Nakshatra is related to wealth and sustenance of all sorts. It is where many different ideas become forged into something new and innovative. The deity are the eight Vasus - an amalgam of energies taken from the gods Indra, (lightning) Soma, (nectar) Kubera, (wealth) Agni, (fire) Yama (restraint / death). This is the Nakshatra or Mars is exalted, giving skill to use these universal forces creatively and alchemically. The exaltation point of Mars is symbolic of the kundalini, the burst of fire in the seat of the spine.

Eclipses are always a good time for introspection and meditation. This would be a good day to fast or just eat lightly and contemplate the nature of the self.

The great spiritual leader, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi left his body yesterday. These great spiritual masters pick auspicious times to do such things, thus you can bet now is a good time for spiritual practices and breakthroughs. In addition to this eclipse, Jupiter and Venus are both joined in Sagittarius, the sign of putting our spiritual knowledge into practice and following our inspirations.

Sam Geppi has over 20 years of Vedic Study and experience. He is a Hatha Yoga instructor and certified Vedic Astrologer and Teacher through the ACVA (level 2) as well as author of "The Ascendant".
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The Eclipses Are Coming - Inspirations Long Forgotten Coming Back

By Janet Moon

February 6 and February 20, 2008

Eclipses usually come in twos, a solar and a lunar, but occasionally we will get three in a row. We have 2 sets of 2 eclipses coming in 2008, 2 in February and 2 more in August. We've had eclipses bouncing around in Virgo and Pisces for almost the past 2 years. We have one more on February 20, and then Virgo, Pisces, you are done with changes for about 8 years. This year it will be Leo and Aquarius living through the dynamic process.

Eclipses bring changes good and bad. Solar eclipses are usually new beginnings, and Lunar eclipses represent endings. Where these eclipses occur on our natal charts tell us how they will affect us personally. An eclipse is about 10 times more powerful than a full moon or a new moon. So, if you have a tendency to go ballistic on the full moon anyhow, you may want to check into the psych ward ahead of time (just kidding, but you get my drift). If the eclipse is near your birthday, there could be some big changes in store for you for the whole year following your birthday.

The solar eclipse on February 6 will have the greatest visibility from southern Australia and Antarctica, so if you have some extra vacation time and money, Australia would be the place to be. For the rest of us, it will feel like a very powerful New Moon, and you know what to do on the New Moon... Write that wish list. Wishes and goals are extremely powerful on the New Moon. This Solar eclipse in Aquarius will also be conjunct with Mercury in retrograde. Solar eclipses are for new beginnings, and Mercury retrograde brings up the past. It will be an excellent time to connect with an old friend, or maybe start doing something you used to do, like exercise. It is also an excellent time to launch a new business or a new project.

The lunar eclipse on February 20 will be visible for the eastern half of North America, and it will occur at 10:26 PM eastern time. Lets hope for a clear night, so we can watch it. Pluto will be shaking hands with our Sun-Moon opposition that night, and that means even more powerful transformations. The Moon with be in the earth sign of Virgo and the sun in watery Pisces. But, with Pluto in the mix, when we blend these planets, we will not get mud. We will get enlightenment. It will be a great time to make some healthy changes in our lives. Those of us in therapy, may find that we make some quantum leaps during this eclipse. It will also be a great time to destroy things. Ready to do some early spring cleaning? Some of us in rocky relationships will decide its time to call it quits. We may even quit that miserable job.

Now its time to look at your natal chart and see how the eclipses will affect you. The solar eclipse on February 6 will be at 18 degrees Aquarius. Any planets between 16 and 20 degrees in Aquarius, Scorpio, Leo, or Taurus, will find this eclipse rather stressful, but any planets between 16 and 20 degrees in Libra and Gemini will be more positively influenced. The lunar eclipse on February 20 will be at 1 degree Virgo. Any planets at 29 degrees in Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius, and Taurus, or any planets between 0 and 3 degrees in Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces and Gemini are going to be stressed by the lunar eclipse. But, any planets at 29 degrees Sagittarius or Aries, or any planets between 0 and 3 degrees in Capricorn and Taurus will have a positive outcome. Also check your houses to see where the eclipses will be occurring. They will help determine what area of the of your life will be affected by the eclipses.

Janet (Sparrow) Moon is a professional psychic and astrologer. You can visit her web site for more articles about upcoming events in astrology, and to read her daily astrology general tendencies forecast. (This article can be reprinted freely online, as long as the entire article and this bio is included.) http://www.sparrowmoon.com/

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