LUNAR ECLIPSE SEASON AND ANOTHER MERCURY RETROGRADE - WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR YOU?
Did you know that we’re entering what’s known as an eclipse season this month? We had a partial solar eclipse on April 30 and we’re expecting a total lunar eclipse (where the moon passes through the earth’s shadow during a full moon) on 15-16 May.
Eclipses are beautiful to watch because you can see the moon darkening, disappearing and then reappearing as it passes through the earth’s shadow. Many people are packing their bags to head up to Geraldton to witness this spectacular phenomenon.
Lunar eclipses happen about twice a year and they’re important because they have a very tangible impact on us (more on that shortly).
And not only do we have the lunar eclipse coming up, but we’re also entering another Mercury retrograde - it’s a double whammy!
On May 10th, Mercury will begin its backwards movement - known as a ‘retrograde’ - from the sign of Gemini into Taurus. Mercury is the God of commerce and communication, and these are the areas that seem to be most often affected when Mercury is in retrograde. People often blame the retrograde on getting stuck in traffic, losing emails or texts, Zoom issues and all other kinds of other mishaps on Mercury.
You’ve probably heard people say “We’re in Mercury retrograde, no wonder nothing’s going right!”
So what does the double whammy of a lunar eclipse and a retrograde mean of you?
A lunar eclipse is known by astrologers to be immensely emotional. An eclipse causes things to break down that are not working and cause us to face the truth about underlying feelings, fears and our shadow selves. We’re asked to examine our place in the world and our paths going forward.
This is not a time to make any rash decisions. It’s a time to reflect and reassess how you’re living your life, and whether it’s feeling aligned and on-track with your purpose. Your clarity will emerge as this season passes through by June 3rd. This is a perfect time for new beginnings and for leaving the old behind.
With the Mercury retrograde happening at the same time as the eclipse - you can expect things might get rocky!
You might experience greater levels of chaos or overwhelm, along with the emotional turmoil of the eclipse.
BUT - there’s an up-side to all this.
This unique combination of astrological events can also be a time of great emotional healing for you. Flip the script on retrogrades and channel this vibe... see this phase as a fantastic opportunity to let go of old issues.
It’s also a great time to revisit an old issue or connect to someone from the past who you had issues with so you can make peace and move on, even if it’s just in your own mind or in meditation. Doing this during a retrograde will help you to release it more readily.
My ancestors have long known about the cosmic cycles and looked to the skies for guidance. We refer to the skies as ‘sky country’.
EMU IN THE SKY seen in the dark bands of the Milky Way - Emus were more than just birds. They were creator spirits that soared through the skies above, looking over the land. The Celestial Emu (called Gawarrgrgy in the Kamilaroi and Euahlayi languages) links to the breeding cycle of the terrestrial emu (called Dinawan). When it rises in the sky at dusk in April and May.
My ancestors have long known about the cosmic cycles and looked to the skies for guidance. We refer to the skies as ‘sky country’, because the stars are like a map, guiding us through different phases and cycles. The stars have always guided First Nation storytelling and knowledge that’s handed down to our children.
EMU IN THE SKY seen in the dark bands of the Milky Way - Emus were more than just birds. They were creator spirits that soared through the skies above, looking over the land. The Celestial Emu (called Gawarrgrgy in the Kamilaroi and Euahlayi languages) links to the breeding cycle of the terrestrial emu (called Dinawan). When it rises in the sky at dusk in April and May.
So what can you do to weather this phase gracefully?
The best thing you can do for yourself at any time, but especially during important astrological shifts, is to keep your energy aligned and strong. It’s also important to cut chords of energetic connections that are no longer serving you and to release things from your energetic field that are blocking you from showing up as your best self.
This is where I come in.
It’s time to nurture yourself and tune up your energy field so you can stay grounded and aligned with your truth during this interesting time.
Through my intuitive sound healing and ancestral energy healing techniques, I help you to release energetic blocks, cut chords to things that are not serving you, align your energy centres and strengthen your capacity to weather the storms.
To learn more about the packages available, please view my services.
Contact me today if you’re ready to reclaim your energy.
As always, be sure to listen to the guidance of your soul at this transformative time.
Brightest Blessings to you,
