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Yes, it’s possible for many individuals that November will hold some promise of this past Augusts eclipses.  I have pasted below the main text from my forecast for those eclipses with the dates when developments are likely.  While some people have already had some experience due to the impact of the eclipse on their chart, November may also highlight something related to the eclipse as the Sun will square the eclipse degree. 

Aug 1, 2008, Total Solar Eclipse 10° Leo for all signs.

This eclipse belongs to Saros Series #126.  It is not visible from the United States.  It starts in northern Canada, passes the North Pole, into Northern Russia and south east into China. In Britain it will be visible as a partial eclipse.  (Source: NASA eclipse page)

Each Saros cycle repeats itself approximately every 18 years 9 - 11 days, however the eclipse will have moved approximately 10 degrees through the zodiac.  Therefore, the last eclipse in this series which occurred July 22, 1990 at 29° Cancer has moved 10 degrees to 10° Leo this month. 

If the 1990 eclipse in this series changed your life, it is not likely that the same events will occur during this eclipse.  There could be a similar theme that arises due to the saros series having a similar nature.  An example: You got your first job in 1990; this eclipse could find you changing directions in your career.  Or, you had your first child; this eclipse may find your child starting college or getting married.  The theme of career or children will stand out among other things.  If you are old enough, think back to that time and what significant event happened in your life as a result of that eclipse.  Some of the same issues or energy may color your present circumstances due to this eclipse which will have a lasting effect on your direction. 

Additionally, we want to look at when the last eclipse occurred at 10° Leo for other clues as to how you respond to eclipse activity if you have a planet near this degree.  Even if you do not have your birth time, you can still find clues in the nature of the planet being influenced.  The last eclipses to occur in Leo were in 1999 and 2000.  Jan 31, 1999 (lunar) and July 31, 2000 (solar) we had an eclipse within orb of this eclipse degree in Leo.  Those Leo eclipses were of a different saros series and contain different energy threads than the eclipse season we are going through now. Nevertheless, previous eclipses to planets or angles in your chart may provide telling signs of what will manifest and how you handle the energy presented. 

Hosting an eclipse in the fire sign of Leo will touch all of the fire signs (Leo, Sagittarius, Aries) in some respect and these signs will feel the power of this eclipse to some extent. If you have planets in Aries, Leo or Sagittarius between 6-13 degrees, these planets should be considered sensitive points in your chart.  The same applies to the angles of your chart.  If your 1st, 4th, 7th, or 10th house cusp is 6-13 degrees of the fire signs it is likely that you will feel the influence of the eclipse.  While opinions may vary as to how tight the orb should be kept, I believe any planet within 4 degrees of the eclipse will awaken to the energy. There are several charts in my research (my own included) where planets were influenced by an eclipse up to 7 degrees. 

The general rules for the duration of a solar eclipse is that the energy effects your circumstances one year for ever hour of the eclipses duration, up to 3 ½ years.  Astrological research has shown that an eclipse can change a life permanently. Another rule is that eclipses last from one solar eclipse to the next solar eclipse or lunar eclipse to lunar eclipse. For forecasting purposes, the life span of this solar eclipse in Leo will last until the next solar eclipse Jan. 26, 2009, although it may be activated by future transits for several more years. 

While eclipse energy is often felt within a month on either side of the eclipse, there are hot spots they may trigger events related to the eclipse.  Those hot spot dates are when the sun squares the eclipse degree Nov 1, 2008, although you may hear something a within a few days on either side of this date.  Then when the sun opposes the eclipse Jan 28/29, 2009 (just 3 days after our next solar eclipse). 

Each eclipse has a ruler, the planet ruling the sign where the eclipse falls.  Should there be another planet within 3 degrees of the luminaries (sun or moon) that planet becomes the ruler of the eclipse.  Mercury will conjunct this solar eclipse and its influence will likely be expressed through paperwork, documents, agreements, contracts, or some form of news.  

All eclipses, whether solar or lunar have the potential to change your circumstances.  They are expressed through a crisis of some sort.  Often times a new beginning involves letting go of something from the past, whether it be a person, a relationship, an object, or behavior.  If this eclipse is conjunct or in opposition to a planet in your natal chart you should expect those planets to become sensitized to the energy.  The houses that the planet rules in your chart will be influenced as well and issues that involve those houses will come up for review. This eclipse will have a power rating of a triple new moon and the message that it carries will have a positive outcome in your life even if you don’t see this during the transitional phase.

This is a new moon which points to fresh starts, new opportunities, and exciting new possibilities. The universe pours its energy into the house of this Solar Eclipse and will show itself in your outward circumstances. In other words, the eclipse will change something in your life that will be apparent for all to see.

The Universe has a way of moving us forward in our lives to a point where we become a better version of ourselves.  The process can be easy or difficult; it really depends on how you handle what develops.  Trust that whatever comes up is important for you as you are evolving into the person you were destined to become.  

August 16, 2008 Partial Lunar Eclipse 25° Aquarius for all signs. 

This eclipse belongs to saros series 138. Visible over most of Asia, Australasia, Europe, Africa, and South America. Although only a partial eclipse, this eclipse should be quite spectacular. (Source: NASA eclipse page)

The last eclipse in this saros series occurred Aug. 6, 1990 at 14 Aquarius.  This eclipse has moved 10 degrees further along the zodiacal longitude, therefore if the last eclipse in this series was felt in your life, this eclipse would be much different unless you have natal planets conjunct or opposite the sun in Leo or the full moon in Aquarius.  Natal planets or angles within 4 degrees of 25 degrees of the fixed signs, Scorpio, Taurus, Aquarius and Leo may also become sensitive to the lunar eclipse energy. 

Let’s look at when we had our last eclipse at or near 25 Aquarius in order to help judge how your chart responds to this series of eclipses.  Feb 16, 1999 a solar eclipse in Aquarius within orb of our current eclipse.  Something that began then may end now.  Looking back at previous eclipses to your chart is merely a tool to help judge corresponding eclipse activity to your chart.  The energy that each individual saros series contains is presented in past and future eclipses of the same series.  The saros cycle and the energy is contains carries more weight.

Do not be misled by anyone who suggests a partial eclipse to have less impact than a total eclipse.  They have obviously never experienced one to planets or angles in their chart.  The last partial eclipse in this series changed my life, my future, my family, my home, my status, my spiritual awareness and led me to my study of astrology. It was mentioned on my Your Astrologer page.  The last year has proven to me that I have come full circle in 18 years with many similar themes and underlying cosmic currents.  You may sense similarities in your life as well.

I’ve mentioned that solar eclipses influence your outward circumstances, areas that are obvious.  Lunar eclipses tend to influence relationship matters and when they touch and important planet or angle in your chart, they too may change your circumstances which would be obvious to others.  Single or attached; your relationship with something or someone could change soon.  Just as our monthly full moon touches us inwardly and emotionally and points to the culmination of a particular relationship or event, a lunar eclipse does the same although it is much more powerful. 

The rules for the duration of this lunar eclipse are that the life span is equal to one month for every hour of the eclipse, lasting up to 6 months.  This Lunar eclipse at 25 Aquarius will last 3 hrs 9 min which suggests that you will know how this eclipse will unfold by the time the sun squares the eclipse degree Nov 15/16, 2008 although the energy is active a few days before and after these dates.  Six months takes us to the next lunar eclipse Feb 9, 2009.

My own eclipse story is coming soon. 

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