In addition to being the first eclipse to take place in Aries since the north node entered this sign last July, this month's solar eclipse is distinguished because it's a total eclipse. This means that for a few minutes, the Moon will completely block all light coming from the Sun.
However, you'll only experience complete darkness if you're in the path of totality, and having witnessed one in my lifetime, I can tell you not only is it an amazing sight to behold, but encountering it firsthand makes you understand why ancient civilizations who had no idea of what was happening were terrified of them.
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Since a solar eclipse occurs during a new moon, it's associated with new beginnings, and since this one is a total eclipse, its more powerful than usual.
Eclipses are known as game-changers, and whether they bring a miracle or a crisis, it often comes as a surprise or a blindside.
However, since Mercury is retrograde at the time of the eclipse, it increases the likelihood that eclipse-related events and new beginnings will be delayed until the eclipse point (19° Aries) is triggered by a hard aspect from a transiting planet.
In terms of trigger dates, look to May 25-26 when transiting Mars conjuncts the eclipse point for eclipse-related events.
Before that occurs, Venus will be conjunct the eclipse point. Although she isn't normally considered a trigger, I feel it's worth noting because she will be conjunct this point during the Jupiter-Uranus conjunction in Taurus, and since Venus rules Taurus, she is the dispositor (ruler) of Jupiter and Uranus. In any event, whether or not Venus exerts any influence on the eclipse point remains to be seen, but rest assured this astrologer will be paying attention!
Collectively speaking, we can expect this eclipse to coincide with world events that speak to the evolutionary shift described by the transiting lunar nodes. Since this is a north node (where we are headed) eclipse in Aries, a cardinal (initiating) sign that expresses itself through bold and at times militant actions, we can expect it to usher in and/or escalate events that are steeped in conflict, such as civil unrest and war.
On the individual level, the focus of this eclipse is on your sense of personal sovereignty. Given that it's a north node (growth) eclipse and is also conjunct Chiron in Aries (wounded identity), it brings an opportunity to heal some aspect of your self.
For example, it could bring you an opportunity to create healthier boundaries, assume a leadership position, become comfortable taking risks, express, ask for what you want, stand up for what you believe in and ensure that your needs are met.
While the eclipse falls somewhere in everyone's horoscope, those of you who have a planet or sensitive point at or near 19° of Libra, Aries, Cancer or Capricorn are more likely to experience eclipse-related event.
Getting Personal
So where are you being targeted for a powerful and restorative new beginning? Look to the life areas ruled by the house that is receiving the solar eclipse in your horoscope.
If you don't know which house holds 20°41' of Aries in your horoscope, you can refer to the list below to find out where the new moon falls according to your rising sign (if you know it). If you don't know your rising sign, then refer to the list below according to your solar (sun-sign based) horoscope.
If your Rising Sign or Sun Sign is:
Aries, the solar eclipse falls in your 1st house of the Self, including your approach to life and physical appearance.
Taurus, the solar eclipse falls in your 12th house of secrets, past lives, hidden enemies, healing and psychic abilities.
Gemini, the solar eclipse falls in your 11th house of of goals, casual friends, colleagues and group relationships.
Cancer, the solar eclipse falls in your 10th house of career, authority figures, status and fame
Leo, the solar eclipse falls in your 9th house of foreign travel, higher education, legal matters, coaches, mentors and publishing.
Virgo, the solar eclipse falls in your 8th house of intimacy, shared assets, other people's support and transformation.
Libra, the solar eclipse falls in your 7th house of marriage, lawsuits, adversaries, competitors and all one-to-one relationships.
Scorpio, the solar eclipse falls in your 6th house of employment, coworkers, employees, health, service and pets.
Sagittarius, the solar eclipse falls in your 5th house of romance, children, creativity and fun.
Capricorn, the solar eclipse falls in your 4th house of home, family, real estate, parents and intuition.
Aquarius, the solar eclipse falls in your 3rd house of siblings, neighbors, short trips, transportation and all types of communications.
Pisces, the solar eclipse falls in your 2nd house of money, income, values and self-worth.
Manifesting with the Aries Solar Eclipse
You can set any intention under any new moon but when it's a total eclipse in Aries, it's especially powerful for:
Actions, intentions and affirmations to promote your personal interests and ambitions, strengthen your body and enhance your physical appearance and increase your energy, confidence, courage, leadership and self-motivation.
