<span class=2 min readThe astrology behind the solar eclipse – explain it to me like I’m five" >

I don’t know about you, but things have been intense for me lately. Emotional rollercoasters, and generally heavy, even dark feelings.

Apparently, there’s a solar eclipse today.

During this type of eclipse, the moon is hanging between the earth and the sun.

Apparently, this can affect us a lot.

Even though I don’t rely too much on it, I’m a spiritual person and see the value in astrology. I also suck at it, so I thought I’d make it extra easy for all of you who can relate. Here’s what I learned about the eclipse after listening to Soulscape, a great podcast by Soulstice. My wise friend Audree and Soulstice founder Jodie talk it out, and it’s so good. If you want to learn from the experts, you should listen to it. But for those who can’t set aside half an hour, or prefer text, here you go.

BOTTOMS UP
  • Deep, unconscious stuff comes to the surface during this solar eclipse.
  • The sun makes us see things we haven’t before, or just clearer.
  • This has been and will be happening for weeks, apparently. Definitely has for me.
  • Think of rupture + repair in your relationships. Any big change lately?
SOLITUDE
  • Be with yourself. Inwards. Deal with things on your own.
  • If you’re together with someone in the room, stay in your own mind and heart.

TRUST

  • Trust in things taking the time they take.
  • They happen when they want to happen. Not when you want them to.

THE STORM BEFORE THE CALM

  • This is difficult, stormy, heavy, exciting.
  • Next moon, things will settle down. Waters will calm.
  • That time will be for resting, this is for digging.
  • Hitting rock bottom isn’t always a bad thing.

STAY IN THE FEELS

  • This eclipse is happening at the same time as other cool movements that I don’t know much about. But I did understand this:
  • Lots and lots of emotions. Let them teach you.
  • Let it be uncomfortable.

Let.

It.

Be.