A Super Blood Red Lunar Eclipse occurs on May 26th @ 7:18 am (EST)
The Full Moon lands in Anuradha and the zodiac sign of Scorpio. Saturn rules Anuradha and Mars rules Scorpio; they are both ruled by Mitra, the God of Light, one of the 12 sons of Aditi, The Universal Mother.
Anuradha's meaning is "The Star of Success" A lotus flower represents this nakshatra. However, success does not come easy. A lotus flower seed can lay dormant in the mud and muck for decades before making its way towards the light. Once there, it will bloom, wither away, and its seeds will make their way back down into the mud and muck to repeat the process.
Radha is closely associated with this nakshatra for exemplifying devotion to her beloved Krishna. In the epic love story of Radha and Krishna, Radha's unconditional love for Krishna is interpreted as the quest for union with the Divine. Since childhood, they were close to each other - they played, danced, fought, grew up together, and longed to be together forever, but the world pulled them apart. He departed to safeguard the virtues of truth, and she waited for him. He vanquished his enemies, became the king, and came to be worshipped as a lord of the Universe, and she waited for him. He married Rukmini and Satyabhama, raised a family, fought the great war of Ayodhya, and still, she waited.
Radha's longing to merge with Krishna exemplifies the desire to merge with the Divine through devotion and surrender. A process through the mud and muck.
What once was will be again.
So as Above, So as Below
Our May-June eclipse season is considered the second trimester of three, with the first being the gut-wrenching changes of the first trimester in November 2020 when the lunar nodes changed signs. When nodes change, consciousness changes, and a new opportunity begins again. Do you remember October? This Eclipse season is tied to the past Eclipses seasons of 2013-12014 and 2003-2004 when the Lunar nodes were in Taurus/Scorpio. Understanding the patterns of the past creates a new understanding for your future. Where was I? What happened? What did I learn? Eclipses serve as celestial checkpoints and layers of consciousness illuminating our karmic path. Time speeds up: opening new doors by slamming others shut, abrupt and sudden shifts speeding up the inevitable. Do you take the risk, or do you lay dormant in the mud?
The North Node is forward-looking and advancing, bringing originality, inspiration rooted in independence. Its downside can be potential confusion, illusion, and neurotic addiction. Tied to destiny and future
The South Node is the roots, the doorway to one's spiritual evolution, and the force of compassion. The downside can be eccentric behavior as it ties one to past actions and karma.
May 26th, 2021 offers us a Super Blood Red Lunar Eclipse; The Sun/Rahu conjunction in Taurus opposite the Moon/Ketu conjunction in Scorpio in the 1/7 house axis of the natal chart highlighting the self and others or perhaps in our world culture, me vs. them. The latter is what is most highlighted.
With Covid 19 still ravishing parts of our world, other parts of the world are flourishing with total openings as normal and the rise of consumer spending and materialism. Jupiter is creating expansive tensions on both sides by being square to the 1/7 house axis. Jupiter is just being Jupiter by enhancing the energy that is already present. This is the time to check where your devotion lies.
Saturn has turned retrograde, so this will help you look inwards and create shifts to balance out your relationship with yourself and others. Mercury will be turning retrograde on May 30th to support the revisitation of conversations and communications with yourself and others. Mercury is in conjunction with Venus supporting your heart's desires by clarifying which path to follow.
Pay close attention to your dreams and write down what stands out. During Eclipses, the Lunar Nodes have periods when they are in direct motion and can offer clues to where your devotion and direction would best be placed.
Lastly, Mars and Venus are the hosts to the Lunar Nodes in Taurus and Scorpio, and during an eclipse, their mighty influence will allow you to deeply check in with yourself.
What do you value most?
Will you fight for it?
Honor it?
Work for it?
Remember that life is a journey, not a race, and reaching for the light is a continuous process and a prerequisite for merging with the Divine. Your discipline and devotion will be tested through mud and muck until you reach the light, surrender, and bloom, and offer your lotus as a seat to the Divine.
What are you willing to surrender to reach the Divine?
Love & Wisdom
Sachi
