#sun eclipse on 21 june 2020

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Gathering Banned in Kurukshetra's Brahma Sarovar Ghat to Mark Solar Eclipse Amid Covid-19 Pandemic

Gathering Banned in Kurukshetra’s Brahma Sarovar Ghat to Mark Solar Eclipse Amid Covid-19 Pandemic

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Representative Image of a solar eclipse.

No programme will be organised at the Brahma Sarovar ghat in Kurukshetra, one of the places where the eclipse will be visible, an official told IANS.

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Last Updated: June 20, 2020, 8:57 AM IST

As a preventive step amid pandemic, the Haryana government has imposed prohibitory orders and curfew to stop the…

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Eclipse; the moon is leaving the sun for another month.

[satsangat]

Saturday, August 8, 2020 – Astrotransits

 Uranus slows down to turn retrograde. There is a possibility of seismic activity, or shakes in the economy. Financial markets are very unstable and may take a hit, especially considering the overall circumstances around the world. Uranus rules the sky, flying objects, planes, the weather and meteorology. With intensified energy due to his apparent slowed down motion in the sky, Uranus may cause strange or unexpected phenomena or incidents related to any of those. Uranus is also associated with sudden bouts of clear consciousness, clairvoyance, and ‘eureka’ moments. You may surprise yourself realizing or understanding something important regarding a subject you’ve been studying or thinking about. 

 Overnight from Thursday to Friday, the Moon in Aries square Venus now exactly at 0º Cancer, which reactivates the themes of the June 21, 2020 Solar Eclipse. Certain events related to your home life or emotional comfort then may be revived for you to resolve. Your mood drives you to do what you want, impulsively and probably selfishly, because you are hypersensitive today. Your lover doesn’t get you, you feel hurt, even though none was intended on the part of the ‘other”. Over protection and care my not suit you today, because you rather do something independently. You may avoid the home environment or pleasing your family members; instead you prefer going out and spend your energy doing something that satisfies your own desires. You probably choose a physical activity, sport, or heavy manual work. Your egocentric focus today, doesn’t allow you to consider, much less satisfy the desires of others, attend any social demand, or fulfill any financial responsibility related to family. 

 Early in the day, the Moon conjoins Chiron, and the perceived wounds related to your individuality are exacerbated for some reason. The waning Moon, still big though, sheds light on a vulnerability of yours and you’re made aware of the need to courageously face it. “I’m not good enough” may be the theme here, and you’re required to look at yourself objectively, count your qualities, abilities, talents, and virtues. Focus on your achievements in order to stand strong on your self-esteem all the while recognizing the real issues you need to work on. It is a very personal and introspective process that doesn’t need to involve ‘another’. 

 The day ends on a very fiery mood, with the Moon trine the Sun and square Jupiter, and overnight conjoining Mars! Emotions can become dramatic, you may have great displays of feelings, even with a boost of assertiveness if not aggression. Once again, moderation will be a good word to keep in mind today. Make it a nice day! Sat Nam.

[absolutelyrealme]

Last Sunday. Annualar Solar Eclipse

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Summer Solstice Annular Eclipse

Jun 21 ... a special week-end ...

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Eclipse Street, Hong Kong : On June 21 an annular solar eclipse came soon after the solstice and our fair planet's northernmost sunset for 2020. At maximum eclipse, the New Moon in silhouette created a ring of fire visible along a narrow path at most 85 kilometers wide. The annular eclipse path began in central Africa, crossed south Asia and China, and ended over the Pacific Ocean. But a partial eclipse of the Sun was visible over a much broader region. In Hong Kong, this busy section of Jordan Street looks to the northwest, well-aligned with the track of the near solstice afternoon Sun. The street level view was composited with an eclipse sequence made with a safe solar filter on the camera. For that location the eclipse was partial. The Moon covered about 90 percent of the Sun's diameter at maximum, seen near the middle of the eclipse sequence. via NASA

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Special Celestial Events in June 2020

Earth and the Moon are in a constant dance as they orbit the Sun — and in June 2020, they’ll create two special celestial events. 

June 20: Summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere 

Earth has a slight tilt as it orbits the Sun, and June is one of two times each year when that tilt is most prominent: a solstice. At the solstices, which happen each year in June and December, Earth’s tilt is at the greatest angle with respect to the plane of its orbit, meaning that one hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun, and the other hemisphere is tilted away. 

In the Northern Hemisphere, June 20 is the summer solstice — the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun, so the June solstice is the day on which the Northern Hemisphere receives the longest stretch of daylight for the year.

In both hemispheres, the Sun will rise and set at its northernmost point on the horizon. After June 20, the Sun will appear to travel south.

This view from our Earth Polychromatic Imaging Camera on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's DSCOVR satellite shows the change in Earth’s tilt between the June and December solstices.

During the June solstice, the Southern Hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun, meaning the June solstice marks its shortest stretch of daylight for the year. June is the Southern Hemisphere’s winter solstice.  

June 21: Annular solar eclipse in Africa and Asia

The day after the solstice will see another special celestial event: an annular eclipse. Eclipses happen when the Moon lines up just right between the Sun and Earth, allowing it to block out part or all of the Sun’s bright face and cast a shadow on Earth. Though the Moon orbits Earth about once a month, its orbit is tilted by five degrees, so the perfect alignment that creates an eclipse is relatively rare. Often the Moon is too high or low in our sky to block out the Sun.

The June 21, 2020, eclipse is an annular eclipse visible primarily in Africa and Asia. During an annular eclipse, the Moon is too far from Earth and its apparent size is too small to entirely block out the face of the Sun, leaving a sliver of the Sun visible around the Moon’s edge during the eclipse and creating a “ring of fire” effect.

Credit: Dale Cruikshank

Outside the path of annularity, people in other parts of Africa, Asia and even some of Europe and the Pacific have a chance to see a partial solar eclipse, weather permitting. The degree of the partial eclipse depends on how close you are to the path of annularity. Locations far from the path of annularity will see only a small part of the Sun covered by the Moon, while places close to the path will see almost all of the Sun obscured.

No matter where you are, you must take safety precautions to watch the eclipse safely. There is no part of an annular eclipse during which it is safe to look directly at the Sun. You must use a proper solar filter or an indirect viewing method during all phases of the eclipse — even if only a tiny sliver of the Sun is visible around the Moon’s edge, that’s still enough to cause damage to your eyes.  

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Retrograde Libra Super Galactic Center Equinox

Retrograde Libra Super Galactic Center Equinox

LIBRA EQUINOX chart astrology This is a very unique Libra Equinox September22/ 23 in GMT as Mercury Retrograde is Cazimi, in the heart of the Sun. The Cazimi conjuncts the Super Galactic Center at 2° Libra. A gigantic space anomaly that attracts whole galaxies towards it. At 0° Libra ♎️ the Gateway also squares the 0° Cancer Eclipse point from June 21, 2020. Look to issues that you were dealing…

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Solar Eclipse/New Moon in Cancer

The Solar Eclipse/New Moon in Cancer will be on June 21st, 2020 and it wants you to make some new changes before Saturn returns to the sign of Capricorn on July 1st, 2020. Cancer Season will be filled with a need to work through things we have neglected. Mercury is already in the sign, making us become more emotionally intelligent and with the Sun and Moon also there, it is time for us to truly analyze how much healing and work we need to do in order to progress. 2020 has already proved to be different and with the change happening, we too need to adapt. For now, we should all practice some self-care in light of everything that is going on in the world. Cancer Season is here for healing, changes and most importantly, empowerment through emotional restoration.

Aries – This New Moon in Cancer will bring out the best sides of you. Abandoning those selfish notions will have you focusing on matters that encourage your growth. It will be a relaxing period where your focus shifts to those things that are connected to home. This is a good break before Saturn returns to Capricorn later in the month. For now, keep your energies high and try to promote some inner peace within yourself because it will be reflected in the home front.

Taurus – Get ready to experience a burst of inspiration that will help you plan for the next months to come. It is a beneficial energy for those creatives since it is a change in the way that you will express your artistry. This is also an easier time for you to express your emotions and to put it all out there without fear or doubt. Emotional intelligence is key and with Mercury also in the same sign, you will be more willing to work on yourself and betterment.

Gemini – With this transit, you will be focusing more on bringing security to your world since the Sun has finally moved out of your sign. Now will be the beginning of a cycle where you get motivated to bring more fruitful things into your life. It can be a “treat yourself” moment as long as you do not get carried away. Try to make practical decisions when making big purchases. This will be a good time to make evaluations that will help create growth for the long run.

Cancer – A New Moon in your sign is the beginning of a new cycle. This is a great moment for self-care and love to take front and center in your life. With Saturn ready to go back in Capricorn, you will still have to deal with the struggles of identity and partnerships. Get ready to learn more about yourself and understand your needs and wants because once this Saturn transit is over, you will need to make some changes. The New Moon will be a source of guidance for the new journey to growth for the next six months.

Leo – This can be an overall pleasant transit for you, allowing you to focus on healing and privacy. The Moon likes to be in the sign of Cancer, so this will can be emotional but comforting. It will be a time where you recharge your batteries. With Mercury there too, you will be prompted to rework some things from the past that you have avoided. Overall, you will take things easily and will have the clarity needed to keep going forward especially with Saturn making it’s return to Capricorn later this month.

Virgo – With this transit, you can expect to be surrounded by important people who care about you. There will be appreciation for those people who have stuck by you in your roughest moments. Opening up and sharing with others will come easier for you during this period. Those friends and mentors will serve as a source of inspiration, allowing you to keep moving forward with strength.

Libra – Working hard will be the theme for you during this transit. You are not afraid of challenges, but this will be different from those pesky Saturn transits in Capricorn. With the New Moon in Cancer, you will take center stage with ease and with grace. You will be wearing your heart on your sleeve as you continue to fight through the obstacles that are still around. Nevertheless, you can come through victorious if you continue with patience. Your strength will always be there to push you.

Scorpio – 2020 is making us all reevaluate what our plans and goals were. This New Moon transit will have you considering new ways to reach the top and you might even be inspired to be more connected with your spiritual side. Those around you might find your wisdom comforting, so be prepared to have moments where you provide guidance to friends and family who seek your advice. It is best to be centered and know your potential for this transit. Your willingness to learn more and help others can prove beneficial.

Sagittarius – The New Moon in Cancer will have you rebuilding from the depths of your psyche as you become more in tune with your emotions and the connections you have with the women in your life. Use this transit as a form of spiritual healing. It will not be easy, so this will definitely be a transformative transit for you, as you shed some older parts of yourself to make way for a more powerful version of you.

Capricorn – With this New Moon in your sister sign, Cancer, this will bring up some ghosts from the past. You will surprise yourself in your need to reconnect to those who you no longer speak to but once had a passionate relationship with. Of course, if you have moved on, this energy will be more grounded allowing for you to focus on how to become better at relating to others and leaving those selfish qualities to rest. We are all growing and learning and with Saturn headed back to your sign soon, this will make it a more eye opening experience.

Aquarius – Saturn will be leaving your sign soon, so you might feel a little off from some responsibilities and pressures. However, this New Moon transit will have you continuing some of the lessons Saturn has brought upon you. There will be a different method of restructuring for you, having the focus being on your self-care and goals for the next several months. You will be driven to work hard and play harder, especially when Mars enters the sign of Aries later this month.

Pisces – A new era for you this year with the Sun finally in fellow water sign, Cancer. You enjoy this energy and can revel in it. This New Moon will spark some joy back into your world with a little clarity. The Venus Retrograde transit might make you feel nostalgic, but with this New Moon transit, you will feel more enthusiastic about what the next several months have to offer.

[therealuniverse]

2020 Annular Eclipse

On June 21, 2020, the same day as the solstice/start of summer for the Northern Hemisphere and winter for the Southern, there will be an annular eclipse visible marching across Africa and Asia. The path of the eclipse is shown in this image. The red band at the center shows the area that will see 100% of the moon in front of the sun, with a “ring of fire” surrounding it. The areas in yellow will see partial eclipses, with the moon partially in front of the sun.

The eclipse will start in Africa, while the sun is below the horizon, so some spots will actually see the eclipsed sun at sunrise. The moon’s shadow will then march across the planet following the path here.

Remember, even if you have a mostly covered sun, the sunlight is still bright enough that you should not look at it directly, and even sunglasses aren’t enough. A true solar filter, or something like a welders face shield, is needed if you want to look at it, and you can also design pinhole or projection techniques to view it (during one partial eclipse, I just looked at the shadow of a tree – every little point of light coming through the tree made the eclipse pattern). See more safety tips at this link: https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/safety

Solar eclipses occur rarely because the moon’s orbit around the Earth is inclined relative to the Earth’s orbit around the sun. If you think of the orbits as 2 rings put together, one of them tilted compared to the other, there are only 2 spots where the 2 rings would line up and touch. An eclipse occurs only when that point, where the moon is in the same plane as Earth’s orbit, lines up with a new moon. Most of the time, a new moon passes above or below the sun in the sky and can’t be seen.

An annular or “ring of fire” eclipse occurs because the moon is too far away from the Earth to block out all of the sun’s light, so the far edge is still visible. The moon’s orbit is an ellipse around the earth, so sometimes the Moon is closer to the Earth and sometimes it’s farther away. A total eclipse is one that occurs when the Moon is closer to the Earth – then the Moon can block out all of the sun’s light.

If you capture any good photos or videos of the eclipse and want them shared, send us a message!

-JBB

Image source: https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/map/2020-june-21

[srbachchan]

DAY 4490

Jalsa, Mumbai                       June 21,  2020                 Sun 11:41 PM

Birthday - EF - Ashwini ..  Dr Prashant Naik .. Monday, June 22 .. may there be celebrations for the birthdays and may they be in safe custody ever .. happy birthday ..❤️🙏

The many warnings of travelling out during the eclipse, kept us in .. kept us in closeted confines .. a condition not unknown, for, most of us have been thus for the past 3 months .. and the time and days keep going on with each passing hour .. the reasons be valid - the cases of the CoVid, increase exponentially all over .. the spread and density of the country encourages such .. but the precaution advised needs to be followed diligently .. most do , some do not .. some suffer some do not .. fortunate that they that suffer recover and they that do ot suffer are lucky of built of stronger stuff .. each hour the debate continues unabated .. the World over .. perhaps in the history of the world there is similarity in thought word and deed .. related of course to the disease .. thoughts on other matters differ .. as must they should .. 

.. the uniformity of the world , once a great social moral lesson, begins to differ , and the results become disturbing .. what was once the similar now breathes a different colour .. uniformity shall ever remain a word of description , never of an execution .. the World shall never allow it .. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

How will the change occur when it does begin to occur .. 

The theories and arguments prevail each hour .. and the absence of a viable solution does not exist or is there, but not attainable .. in such situation the blame game flourishes .. this is human nature .. blame .. 

Acceptance is a hard nut to crack .. its the search for a needle in a haystack .. its that ‘khatta badaam’ in a plate full of the normal .. but it does taste good - the sour the different , the other ..

Chapters have been written and dissertations conducted on the ‘other’ .. for most its just another word .. but for the academics there are millions of different reasons expressions and pronouncements for it .. 

the other side 

the other person

the other option 

..... countless be the references to it .. and they all refer to a fresh ‘other’ .. 

.. we are all others , are we not .. locked in , by the terminological dictional express ..

 ‘the concept of the Other is as a constituent part of human preoccupation with the Self., of the relations among people.

In phenomenology, the terms the Other and the Constitutive Other identify the other human being, in his and her differences from the Self, as being a cumulative, constituting factor in the self-image of a person; as acknowledgement of being real; hence, the Other is dissimilar to and the opposite of the Self, of Us, and of the Same.’

... so say some of the giants of philosophy .. 

.. the ‘other’ is just not another word .. and the pun is unintended .. it has a world of its own .. otherwise it would not be in mention here ..

Good night ..

Amitabh Bachchan

[scullywags]

The Total Solar Eclipse of 14 December 2020 takes place at 23° Sagittarius 08′. The website timeanddate.com says that the total eclipse will be  “visible from Chile and some parts of Argentina in the afternoon. Some regions in southern South America, south-west Africa, and Antarctica will see a partial solar eclipse if the weather permits.

”When is the December 2020 Solar Eclipse happening?

8:16 am Monday, 14 December, 20 June 2020 in Los Angeles, California (PST)

9:16 am Monday, 14 December 2020 in Denver, Colorado (MST)

10:16 am Monday, 14 December 2020 in Chicago, Illinois (CST)

11:16 am Monday, 14 December 2020 in New York, New York (EST)

4:16 pm Monday, 14 December 2020 in London, UK (UT)

9:46 pm Monday, 14 December 2020 in New Delhi, India (IST)

2:16 am Tuesday, 15 December 2020 in Brisbane, Australia (AEST)

3:16 am Tuesday, 15 December 2020 in Sydney, Australia (AEDT)

5:16 am Tuesday, 15 December 2020 in Auckland, New Zealand (NZST)

Jupiter rules the Solar Eclipse at 23° Sagittarius 08′. Jupiter is a planet associated with expansion, enthusiasm, generosity, and wisdom. Jupiter is currently in Capricorn, a sign of its fall, and where it is unable to do all that it wishes. 

Jupiter will move into Aquarius on 19 December, and while it will not be in a particularly good position, at least it will escape being in fall. Jupiter and Saturn are moving closer to their grand conjunction on 21 December, which is also the Summer or Winter Solstice (depending on which hemisphere you live in). Jupiter Saturn conjunctions occur approximately every 20 years. The last time we had a Jupiter Saturn conjunction in Aquarius was 16 January 1405.

As this once in a 20-year event (the Jupiter Saturn conjunction) occurs on the heels of a Total Solar Eclipse, which Jupiter rules, this is worth noting. Jupiter Saturn conjunctions tend to usher in a new era and set the tone for the next 20 years. As this conjunction is occurring in Aquarius, a sign ruled by Saturn and associated with the exile, the revolutionary, and the humanitarian, it will be interesting to see how it pans out. 

At the time of the Solar Eclipse, we have Mercury very close to the eclipse degree. Complicating matters, Mercury will have not long ago passed its square to Neptune on 13 December. Mercury square Neptune can often lead to miscommunications and sometimes deceit. Mercury will be making a trine to Mars (action, energy) at the time of the Solar Eclipse. 

So some may be tempted to throw caution to the wind and take action, without fully knowing all that they should. As this is a trine, though, hopefully, this will not be too detrimental. 

Meanwhile, Mercury is under the beams of the Sun at the time of the Solar Eclipse. As it is so close to the Sun, it cannot be seen, and therefore the qualities of Mercury (communications, learning, thinking) can be burned up or not be visible. 

This makes me wonder if there will be news that comes out at that time that isn’t recognized for what it truly is or is overlooked or eclipsed because too much else is going on. What is interesting is that on 19 December, Mercury will have caught up to the Sun in an exact conjunction. 

When Mercury is extremely close to the Sun (either 1° or 16 minutes, depending on which texts you consult), it is said to be Cazimi, or in the heart of the Sun. This is associated with the planet being in an extremely good, but short-lived, position of influence. If there have been issues with information being ignored, overshadowed or unfairly dismissed earlier, this may remedy it hopefully. 

This Solar Eclipse will be close to the South Node. All eclipses are close (within about 18° for a Solar Eclipse) to either the South or the North Node. Eclipses that are close to the North Node tend to be more positive than those close to the South Node. The North Node is often associated with increase, while the South Node is associated with decrease.

While this is a South Node Solar Eclipse and may be somewhat difficult, I am hopeful that it may usher in some light at the end of the tunnel. 

The ruler of this Solar Eclipse, Jupiter, soon moves out of fall and into a more neutral sign. At the time of the Solar Eclipse, the South Node is extremely close to Mercury, perhaps decreasing the chances of communications and news being effectively spread or noticed.However, Mercury will soon catch up to the Sun and start its own new cycle. 

Mercury being within the heart of the Sun will briefly give Mercury a substantial boost. As the Sun-Mercury conjunction will be in Sagittarius, a sign associated with wisdom, knowledge, and optimism this should hopefully bring good news or lift hopes in some way.

Click on the link below to go to the website and read more, including what you can expect from this Solar Eclipse

[ms-m-astrologer]

June 2020 Cosmic Events

Because there’s a lot going down.

Tuesday, June 2, 04:41 UT - transiting Mercury enters Rx Zone, 5:30 Cancer

Tuesday, June 2, 11:50 UT - Gibbous Lunar Phase, 27:24 Libra

Wednesday, June 3, 01:04 UT - transiting Pallas Athene retrogrades back into Capricorn

Wednesday, June 3, 18:52 UT - transiting Vesta enters Cancer

Friday, June 5, 19:12 UT - Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse, 15:34 Sagittarius

Tuesday, June 9, 08:09 UT - Disseminating Moon Lunar Phase, 3:57 Aquarius

Saturday, June 13, 08:24 UT - Last Quarter Lunar Phase, 22:42 Pisces

Saturday, June 13, 14:13 UT - Mars/Pisces conjunct Neptune/Pisces

Sunday, June 14, 15:04 UT - Pluto Rx/Capricorn square Eris/Aries

Wednesday, June 17, 08:50 UT - Balsamic Moon Lunar Phase, 11:37 Taurus

Thursday, June 18, 04:59 UT - transiting Mercury stations retrograde, 14:45 Cancer

Saturday, June 20, 21:44 UT - Cancer Solstice (transiting Sun enters Cancer)

Sunday, June 21, 06:41 UT - New Moon/Solar Eclipse, 0:21 Cancer

Tuesday, June 23, 04:31 UT - transiting Neptune stations retrograde, 20:57 Pisces

Wednesday, June 24, 21:41 UT - Crescent Moon Lunar Phase, 18:48 Leo

Thursday, June 25, 06:46 UT - transiting Venus stations direct, 5:20 Gemini

Friday, June 26, 19:31 UT - Jupiter Rx/Capricorn square Eris/Aries

Sunday, June 28, 01:45 UT - transiting Mars enters Aries

Sunday, June 28, 08:16 UT - First Quarter Lunar Phase, 7:06 Libra

Tuesday, June 30, 05:46 UT - Jupiter Rx/Capricorn conjunct Pluto Rx/Capricorn

Please let me know if you want me to whip up “Month/Year” lists like this! It’s no trouble at all. I’ll be discussing all of these as they occur.

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January 2021 & The Year Ahead

AKA my notes from The Astrology Podcast because I really appreciate these regular forecasts, supplemented with this big ephemeris.

WRAPPING UP

Going into this, Saturn & Jupiter will be conjunct in Aquarius on the solstice, December 21. (I’ve scheduled a reminder post so you can go out and see it--just after sunset!) I’ve also done a quick peek ahead and we’ve got a lot of Aquarian themes for us in January and 2021 in general--change in major cycles. Jupiter-Saturn conjunctions take place every 20 years, and this one in Aquarius shifts us to a ~200-year period where Jupiter-Saturn conjunctions will now take place in air signs, after having had them in earth signs for the past ~150 years. Air can represent information and data, and Kelly and Austin also talk about how air can also represent dispersion; you don’t see a breeze but you see the leaves or sand moving with it. We may move towards digital communication and decentralization/deconstruction of social & political institutions.

(Image of Archetypal Explorer software showing how December is the nexus of some major outer planet interactions)

HIGHLIGHTS

Saturn Square Uranus // ♄ □ ♅

Saturn has been contacting Pluto, who intensifies his structures, but this year Uranus will be challenging him. Worldwide we may see more large-scale pushes for larger change--the struggle for liberation against structures that are no longer working. Exact on: February 17 (♄♒ □ ♅♉ at 7° of each respective sign) June 14  (♄♒ □ ♅♉ at 13°) December 24 (♄♒ □ ♅♉ at 11°)

Jupiter square Uranus // ♃ □ ♅

This aspect has a shorter-term effect, but Jupiter may lend his benefic influence to this struggle and make the change easier or more constructive. Exact on: January 17 (♃♒ □ ♅♉ at 6°)

General shift from Cardinal signs to Fixed & Mutable signs

Jupiter’s and Saturn’s trips into Aquarius this week mean that 2021 will start out with a strong emphasis on early degrees of fixed signs right off the bat, and Mars will be entering Taurus soon as well. Look to the planets and houses where Aquarius and the other fixed signs fall for you to get a glimpse of where this shift may affect you on a personal level. Saturn will slowly trek through Aquarius over the next 2 years, and the nodes/eclipse axis will also shift into fixed signs in 2022.

The eclipse axis (N. and S. node) has already moved from Cancer-Capricorn to Gemini-Sagittarius, moving some personal & emotional focus to the mutable signs. (Eclipses occur when a new or full moon lines up with the nodes.) Dates: May 26 - total lunar eclipse (🌞♊ ☍ 🌙♐ at 5°) June 10 - annular solar eclipse (🌞 ☌ 🌙 at 19°♊) November 19 - partial lunar eclipse (🌞 ♏ ☍ 🌙 ♉ at 27°) December 4 - total solar eclipse (🌞 ☌ 🌙 at 12°♐)

Generally, the problems that cardinal signs have brought to attention or projects they have started will be changing for awhile--fixed signs are slow to get started but long-lasting.

Mercury retrogrades will also be taking place in air signs this year! More in-depth information below the cut (after January).

JANUARY 2021

January 6: Mars enters Taurus // ♂ ➡♉ This means he’ll be squaring Jupiter, Saturn, and conjunct Uranus--possibly igniting some of the issues they have brought forth? Mars and Uranus may prove combustible against critical Saturn, but Jupiter may be more receptive to change.

January 8: Mercury enters Aquarius, Venus enters Capricorn // ♄ ➡♒ ; ♀ ➡♑ This will put Mercury in a square to Mars--watch what you say! Our messenger will also be squaring Uranus in Taurus, which may indicate disruptive difficulties in the communication or distribution of basic material necessities, or changes in currency.

January 13: New Moon at 23° Capricorn // 🌞 ☌ 🌙 23♑

January 14: Uranus goes direct at 6° Taurus // ♅(d) 6♉

January 19: Sun enters Aquarius // 🌞➡♒

January 28: Full Moon at 9° Leo // 🌞9♒ ☍ 🌙9♌ The moon will be opposite a close Sun-Jupiter conjunction in Aquarius, as well as squaring that Mars-Uranus conjunction, forming T-square in Leo, Aquarius, and Taurus. Expect tension and outbursts--perhaps channeled unexpectedly through that empty point in Scorpio.

January 30: Mercury Retrograde at 26° Aquarius  // ☿(rx) 26♒

Rest of 2021 below the cut!

QUARTERLY BREAKDOWN

Similar to January, here are some highlights for the months ahead. (Sorry but I’m ditching the emojis now or I’d go insane trying to cut and paste them.  They’ll be back in other posts announcing sign ingresses, monthly forecasts, etc.)

Aquarius Stellium By the 10th we will have the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn all in Aquarius---that’s every visible planet except Mars! Last time this happened was in 1961-2. Look to your chart to see where this will affect you; Feburary will show you how Aquarius is going to manifest for you.

These planets will be hidden by the sun’s light (cazimi), considered a behind-the-scenes “cycle reset” for each. As the sun moves forward, these planets will become visible again in the sky just before sunrise, literally re-emerging into our view.

Saturn Square Uranus, Jupiter Square Uranus

Mercury Retrograde in Aquarius From January 30 (26 degrees) to February 20 (11 degrees). This means he’ll be slowly moving towards a conjunction with Jupiter (visible in the morning sky).

March

March 3: Mars enters Gemini This will relieve some of the pressure on the fixed squares; things may get a little more flexible. Lots of energy, possible all over the Internet.

March 4: Jupiter conjunct Mercury in Aquarius Some ease of communications here.

March 20-26: Venus conjunct Sun in Pisces & Aries The Sun enters Pisces on the 20th with Venus following on the 21st. She’s exalted in Pisces, but hidden under the Sun’s rays. Mercury has entered Pisces just a few days earlier as well.

Mars conjunct North Node in Gemini Squaring the Sun and Venus throughout the month. Mars may indicate rashness and the North Node confusion (eclipses)--check where Gemini falls in your chart to see where things may fall off a good path.

SECOND QUARTER OF 2021

April

Venus-Sun conjunction continues She’s not to happy being burnt by the Sun or in fiery Aries, though she does enter her domicile in Taurus.

Stellium in Taurus Mercury, Venus, Sun, and Uranus will be hanging out in early-mid Taurus by the 20th, loosely squaring Saturn in Aquarius while they’re close to each other. We may find ourselves “going outside like we never have before.” We’ll be reintegrating into the physical world as an act of rebellion, or rediscovering older knowledge as something new and revolutionary.

April 23: Mars moves into Cancer Slower, more subtle and emotional than Mars in Gemini

April 26: Full Moon at 7° Scorpio Really emphasizing the Taurus Stellium & Saturn-Uranus square. In mutual reception (in each others’ domicile-similar to a conjunction) with Mars in Cancer

April 27: Pluto retrograde at 26° Capricorn Pluto is the last of those big planets to hang around here. May affect the United States’ chart (having a Pluto return.)

May

May 13: Jupiter enters Pisces At last, the major benefic in his domicile! He’s moved away from his fall this year, but was still co-present with negating Saturn up at this point--but now he’s out on his own. Aggressive hugs, chicken soup for the soul, possibly a return of travel in some places (“spring break”). In a mutable sign he can show us the new opportunities in events that have occurred. However he’ll go back to Aquarius this year--rooming with his landlord Saturn. It’s a bit of a sneak peak for 2022.

May 23: Saturn Retrograde at 13° Aquarius

May 26: Total Lunar Eclipse at 5° Sagittarius Picking up some of the themes from the eclipse we just had in December 2020 and turning them in a new direction. This eclipse’s ruler is Jupiter in Pisces, and the Sun’s ruler Mercury is also in domicile in Gemini (the Sun is opposite the Moon at all full moons, this time he’s in Gemini.)

It’s an eclipse, though--what are we not seeing, what are we missing? Our podcast hosts are predicting that perhaps travel agencies will rush forward and miss some things. December 14, the last eclipse, the US had the electoral college officially vote for Biden and the first patient to receive the vaccine--the US chart has Sag rising and Jupiter in Cancer (in the most common chart).

May 29: Mercury Retrograde at 24° Gemini Squaring Neptune in Pisces--perhaps the increased travel will be due to some illusions. He’ll be STRONG during this retrograde, so there may be some disastrous overload in travel or other Mercurian areas, such as communication.

June

June 5: Mars in Cancer opposite Pluto in Capricorn 26° cardinal signs are especially sensitive to this shift in power dynamics. This has been building since the last eclipse and precedes another one.

June 10: Solar eclipse at 19° Gemini Triple conjunction with Sun/Moon/Mercury, squaring Neptune in Pisces. A time for fantasy and illusions, not so great on the logistics.

June 11: Mars enters Leo Once again, fixed sign emphasis--this time Mars is approaching the Saturn♒-Uranus♉ square, which has been building and will go exact on the 14th. We may be headed for more social turmoil and a fire Mars will make this all louder.

June 20: Jupiter Retrograde at 21° Pisces He has unfinished business in Saturn in Aquarius. He’ll go back into Pisces when Mars, Uranus, and Saturn allow us some more optimism.

THIRD QUARTER

July

July 1: Mars opposite Saturn

July 3: Mars square Uranus This further emphasizes the stubborn tension that’s been plaguing us all year--intensifying in midsummer.

July 28: Jupiter re-enters Aquarius He may be playing a bit of peacemaker between Saturn and Uranus in the fixed signs.

July 22: Sun enters Leo The Sun generally has a stabilizing influence, especially in a fixed signs, but he’ll have to contend with Saturn (as will all planets in Leo for the next couple years.) Both planets are in their domicile for this opposition, perhaps bringing a more moderate, measured negotiation to the conflicts of Mars ☍ Saturn at the beginning of the month.

July 29: Mars enters Virgo He’ll be exiting an opposition with Jupiter, meaning he’ll no longer be aggravating the fixed outer planet struggles. Venus precedes him a week earlier; at a personal level we may be a little more calculating and flexible.

August

First week: Sun square Uranus Is over within the first seven days. A little more positive for us.

August 16: Venus enters Libra Finally, she can enjoy her domicile without Saturn squaring her in Capricorn! The benefics are more free to help us in 2021 than they were in 2020. We start reaching fair agreements, whether personally, politically or financially.

August 18: Mercury conjunct Mars at 12° Virgo Fast & Furious! An earth Mercury may push is towards a tangible solution. Mars is in fall, but is being received by Mercury (Mars is in Mercury’s domicile), and may really listen to the messenger. This also trines Uranus in Taurus, adding a distinct flavor of technological innovation here.

August 22: Venus (♎) trine Saturn (♒) Venus is in Saturn’s sign of exaltation as well--she’s got the power to make some deals with structured Saturn. Coincides with a Full Moon in Aquarius and the Sun entering Virgo.

August 30: Mercury enters Libra He’s joining Venus, and Mars is coming soon

September

September 10: Venus enters Scorpio

September 14: Mars enters Libra The accords reached during Venus in Libra may come crashing down as Mercury and Mars join her--some may stay, but some deals are OFF!

September 27: Mercury Retrograde at 25° Libra We’ll really be rethinking some of the agreements that were just made. He’ll trine Jupiter before and during this retrograde--things will feel good. But with Mars there we’ll have to face the issues.

FOURTH QUARTER

Things will really get spicy towards the end of the year.

October

October 6: Pluto goes Direct at 24° Capricorn fjdhada

October 6: New Moon in Libra Conjunct Mercury and Mars, with the planets making trines to Jupiter and Saturn as they approach and leave this lunation. May see a challenge to agreement and accord in the realms under the outer planets’ rule.

October 10: Saturn stations direct at 6°♒

October 18: Mercury stations Direct at 10 Libra, Jupiter stations Direct at 22 Aquarius

October 19: Full Moon at 27 Aries Opposite Sun-Mars conjunction in Libra. This highlights a growing square between Mars (23°♎) and Pluto (24°♑). Jupiter (22°♒) is trine the Sun & Mars, though, so he may relieve some of the pressure.

October 30: Mars enters Scorpio Once again he’ll activate that Saturn-Uranus square and add pressure to the fixed signs.

November

Mars, Sun, Mercury enter Scorpio They will each activate that outer planet square. The accords that weren’t working in October will be really apparent now.

November 19: Lunar eclipse in Taurus This is the first eclipse on the axis we’ll be seeing in 2022--a foreshadowing for the following year. And this will further aggravate some of the fixed sign tension we’ve been experiencing. It’s also squaring Jupiter at 24 Aquarius, who may ease the aspects a liiittle bit.

December

December 1: Neptune stations direct at 20° Pisces

December 4: Total solar eclipse at 12° Sagittarius The completion of the eclipse series on the Gemini-Sag axis. The nodes will change early 2022, and the themes of the eclipse cycle that started a year previous (last week at time of writing) will wrap up. Mars is still in Scorpio, and the “martial” fixed star Antares is close by to this eclipse--strong chance some of the previous contention will ignite or stay aflame.

December 19: Venus Retrograde at 26° Capricorn She’ll be leading us into 2022 with this motion. She’s conjunct Pluto during this station, slowing down almost to his pace as she prepares to change directions. Venus & Pluto may represent more obsessive love, and in Capricorn things may be melancholic and bound/restrained.

December 24: Uranus♉-Saturn♒ square exact to the minute (5°11″) This is the final, most intense culmination of the aspect that has overshadowed the year (although it will come back in ‘22 as well.)

December 28: Jupiter re-enters Pisces He’ll travel all the way through it this time! ;) From this watery domicile he may put out some of the fires that Mars started. We welcome an empowered benefic as we move on to the new year--good news for the mutable signs!

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2020 June 21

Moon Occults Venus Image Credit & Copyright: Dzmitry Kananovich

Explanation: It may look like Earthrise, but it's actually Venus-set. Just after sunrise two days ago, both the Moon and Venus also rose. But then the Moon overtook Venus. In the featured image sequence centered on the Moon, Venus is shown increasingly angularly close to the Moon. In the famous Earthrise image taken just over 50 years ago, the Earth was captured rising over the edge of the Moon, as seen from the Apollo 8 crew orbiting the Moon. This similar Venus-set image was taken from Earth, of course, specifically Estonia. Venus shows only a thin crescent because last week it passed nearly in front of the Sun, as seen from Earth. The Moon shows only a thin crescent because it will soon be passing directly in front of the Sun, as seen from Earth. Today, in fact, two days after this image was taken, the Moon will create a solar eclipse, with a thin swath across the Earth treated to an annular solar eclipse.

∞ Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap200621.html

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On 21 June 2020 there was an annular solar eclipse and the photographer made sure not to miss it. He decided to go to Ali in Tibet to shoot it because it has year-round sunny weather. However, during the annular eclipse, there were dark clouds all over the sky. 

The anticipation was high but within a minute of the annular eclipse, the sunshine pierced through the clouds and the photographer was lucky to capture that moment. Afterwards the Sun disappeared again. 

Photo by Shuchang Dong/Astronomy Photographer of the Year