Lunar Eclipse

June 4, 2012

A Lunar Eclipse occurs this morning, pitting the rational Sun in Gemini in opposition with the moral Sagittarius Moon. The Gemini-Sagittarius polarity is a mental axis, where Gemini represents the “lower mind” and Sagittarius represents the “higher mind”. The Gemini Sun encourages us to think logically, while the Sagittarius Moon persuades us to intuit, and to think in a broader manner. Sagittarius symbolizes the quest for meaning and ideas that expand upon the “here and now”. Gemini is quite comfortable in his or her immediate environment or neighborhood, while Sagittarius stimulates us to venture beyond it. Neglecting either end of the axis will surely backfire on us. Ideally, a balance should be found between the two energies, and this is what the Lunar Eclipse invites us to do. This eclipse is about communication, attitude, and our sense of adventure. Epiphanies are likely now that can eventually propel us into taking positive action, although there can be some level of chaos initially. There can be a real dichotomy between what our heads and our hearts are telling us. Emotions are heightened further with a Venus-square Mars influence. We may not be seeing things clearly with Neptune stationing today as it turns retrograde now and until November. This station casts a veil over our affairs today. The retrograde cycle itself suggests a period of taking in, receptiveness, and indecisiveness. It can be a time of feeling in limbo, but it can also be a time of inner discovery