This is the second eclipse of the year.
Visible in Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Antarctica.
What happens during a penumbral eclipse:
The Moon will darken but not completely disappear as she travels through the Earth’s shadow. The Moon will pass into the outer part of the Earth’s shadow (called the penumbra) and the Moon will just miss the darker, inner part of the Earth’s shadow (called the umbr). According to time and date website this eclipse will be the deepest penumbral eclipse until September 2042!
Eclipses are tracked, each eclipse belongs to a Saros cycle. A Saros period is almost 19 years ( 18 years and 9 to 11 days depending on leap years) after which the Sun, Moon, and Earth return to approximately the same position causing a nearly identical eclipse.
Eclipses are significant when they take place at a degree that is exact or near to a planet or on angles in your Natal chart or progressed chart (consult your Astrologer). When eclipse degrees are activated in your chart the effects can last from six months to a year depending on the strength and duration of the eclipse. Eclipses are closely associated with world events. To know if this eclipse will be significant for you check your chart for planets in fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius) and check what houses the Sun Taurus and Moon Scorpio are in. People born with fixed planets or fixed angles at 10 to 20 degrees will be significantly affected by this eclipse.
Lunar eclipses help ‘illuminate” issues that are hidden beneath the surface. The chart for this eclipse finds a strong preponderance of Taurus, a feminine earth sign that seeks tangible security and comfort from the material world. Taurus rules possessions, personal wealth and values. The Sun, Uranus, the retrograde Mercury are all in Taurus opposite the Moon in Scorpio. Scorpio is a fixed water sign deeply intuitive and complex. Scorpio rules shared resources and seeks transformational experiences. Scorpio is drawn to understanding the deeper meaning of emotions, intimacy, and is not afraid to dive into “taboo” subjects or disrupt the status quo.
If your Natal, Solar or progressed chart is affected by this eclipse you could experience some lessons around the Taurus/ Scorpio hot topics. Because the Mercury is retrograde this is a good time to re-examine your relationship to money, possessions, self-worth.
If you are having anxieties around financial issues this is a good time to investigate how to budget, invest and explore your financial options for the future. Remember the Mercury is still retrograde, so wait until Mercury goes direct to make any changes. It is also an excellent time to review interpersonal relationships and re-examine shared resources and intimacy issues.