This eclipse will bring what I like to call a “Wizard of Oz” moment. Somewhere in your world, you’ve built up someone in your mind to be an all-powerful being. When in fact they are just a kind, old gentleman with a microphone hiding behind a facade. You release the stories about any power they have over you and instead welcome ways to collaborate as true partners to create something magical. Because make no mistake, with Venus ruling this eclipse and vibing with Jupiter and Neptune, there is something otherworldly and inspirational going on. Expect synchronicity and psychic phenomena. Revel in feelings of compassion and unity.
Since this is an eclipse, you can expect some surprises. However, my read on the planets is that any surprises will be of the fun and exciting variety, like wow, I have more money than I thought I did, or wow, I am capable of so much more than I let myself believe. Because it’s in Taurus, the focus is on values, resources, enjoyment of your senses, and perseverance. Where do you want more ease with your resources, more contentment, and more peace? Use simplicity and mindfulness to clear away the mental clutter and deepen your self-worth. This beautiful inner sanctuary is always there for you, no matter what is going on externally. Cultivate your connection to it. Find ways to make your physical personal space look more like it.
When we have a strong Taurus signature like this new moon, you need solid ground underneath you to take advantage of the spiritual heights available. Look around you, where have you built a firm foundation? Acknowledge the steps you took to get there. Taurus energy knows instinctively that a strong financial foundation/plan is a cornerstone to self-worth and developing a sense of personal value. If overly emphasized, it can be isolating and lead to the existential crisis of materialism (i.e. more stuff and money doesn’t make me happy). If not emphasized enough, it can lead to chaos, instability, and decreased self-worth. And it does not depend on the amount of money you make. If you live within your means and save more than you spend, then you are most likely going to feel more secure than someone who makes a lot of money but spends even more of it and lives in a constant state of dread regarding their financial situation. This isn’t necessarily the time to try to implement a new plan. It is a time to build on what’s working and release any judgy inner voices when it comes to your inflow/outflow with your money.
In Buddhism, there is a concept of “false refuges” of the self. When I anchor my identity in the part of me that feels like she has to have her shit together at all times or the part of me that has certain ideas of what a good mother should be would be an example of a false refuge. It’s human to take refuge in the roles that we play in our lives. It feels safe, and we often feel useful and needed as a result. There’s nothing wrong with that. However, if I stop there, then I limit my spiritual growth. I can’t be overly attached to how I show up as a mother or wife and then expect to feel more compassion and oneness with the universe. I have to hold those roles more gently to make space for a true refuge with the divine. This solar eclipse is helping to create this space for you, friend. Open the door to this energy. Experience what it’s like to identify with the sky and the stars and all that you hold as sacred.
Intentions to Ponder: I am open to direct experiences of divine love and spiritual connection. I feel the strong foundation under me that I have built for myself. I make time to visit my inner sanctuary. I release any illusions about others that no longer serve me.
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