Title: What Are Solar and Lunar Eclipses in Astrology?
Headings: What Are Solar and Lunar Eclipses in Astrology?
What Are Solar and Lunar Eclipses in Astrology?
Eclipses happen four to six times a year, activating the unexpected and forcing us to take swift action. Ready or not, it’s time for change—and a clear decision.
Solar eclipses: Time to start fresh
Lunar eclipses: Let it go, let it flow
Why our ancestors feared eclipses
Rituals for the eclipses: Renew and release
Eclipses and the Lunar Nodes of Astrology

Content: Because eclipses have correlated with climate catastrophes, such as hurricanes, tsunamis and earthquakes, many cultures believed that eclipses angered the gods. During lunar eclipses, people were known to act “loony” (root word: lunatic, which is of the root word lunar)—and in our own informal observation, we’ve noticed that, too. However, Western science has only confirmed a single fact: We need to protect our eyes if we watch a solar eclipse! Rituals for the eclipses: Renew and release
Rituals for new and full moons are becoming more popular by the day. At an eclipse, a ritual can help you stay grounded in the face of any chaos, especially if you set dedicated intentions. Solar eclipses fall at new moons, so a ritual or intention-setting could focus on helping you start anew. Themes could include: