June’s full moon is also a lunar eclipse, and a complex melting pot of influences it is too. The Capricorn moon likes to keep a lid on all things emotional, while the Cancerian Sun says, “let ‘em rip!” Toss intellectual Mercury and passionate Pluto into the mix and you’ve got a wealth of contradictory arguments. Uranus adds his form of irritation and Jupiter just makes everything bigger. What to do—should we all just stay in bed? No, just be aware from the get-go that this day is a mass of contradictions. Make no plans, stay flexible and be aware that circumstances may change right underneath you.
Details About This Eclipse
Date: June 26, 2010
Time of eclipse: 4:30 AM PST
Type: partial (weak in intensity)
Visible in: eastern Asia, Australasia and most of the Americas.
At: 4 degrees Capricorn
Shadow Agents: Pluto in Capricorn, also Mercury, Uranus and Jupiter
Does It Affect You Personally?
If your birthday is on any of the following dates, you most likely experienced this eclipse:
March 20-30
June 20-30
September 22-October 2
December 21-31
Remember, not every eclipse touches everyone, but when it does, it’s usually noticeable. A lunar eclipse is likely to bring up strong emotions and to be experienced as a subjective event (unlike a solar eclipse, which is likely to be marked by an external, real-world event). The following script is just one possible way it could go.
You hear a knock at the door. You answer it. The Sun and Moon are there and they seem to be fighting over something. Several more deities are standing behind them.
Sun: You can’t have it!
He’s looking relaxed in sweats and a comfortable t-shirt.
Moon: But it needs protecting! And I’m the right one for the job, because I’m in Capricorn.
She’s wearing a gray twin set and a business-length skirt, and trying not to look undignified as she tries to wrest the object away from the Sun.
You: Hey, what is that you’ve got there?
The Sun holds it out of the Moon’s reach and you can see for a moment that it’s your own heart.
You: That belongs to me!!
Sun: Oh, you’re the one who left this lying around?
He begins to hand it to you, but at the last moment, Pluto steps around him and plucks it from his palm. She’s dressed in business casual, much like the Moon, and she gives a wink to the Moon as she grabs your heart. As soon as she does, a rush of previously-unconscious feelings well up into your chest, leaving you feeling overwhelmed and a little faint. Pluto stalks past you and makes herself at home on your sofa. The Moon sits next to her and coos over the heart, which Pluto has cradled in her arms.
You: Whoa. I feel so . . .
Pluto: What you are feeling, my dear, is the rush of pure, unadulterated, undiluted power. If you had three wishes, and you could have absolutely anything, what would you wish for? Money? Fame? Power?
You: I want a better job. I want more money. I want to be respected. I want to be famous. I want to be loved. I want to be safe. I want to never worry again. I want my family to be taken care of.
Mercury pops in the door and occupies the other sofa, next to the spot the Sun has now occupied.
Mercury: You know what always happens at the end of all those “Three Wishes” stories, right? You’ll end up using your third wish to undo the stupid things you wished for with your first and second.
The Sun chuckles. At that moment, Uranus and Jupiter burst through the door and into the room.
Sun: Where’s the fire?
Uranus: We’re here to force a decision–
Jupiter : We’re in a terrible hurry–
Uranus: Places to go–
Jupiter: People to meet–
Uranus: All very important!
Pluto: Ri-i-ight. Terribly important. Have a seat, gentlemen.
Pluto points to the only chair left in the room and Jupiter and Uranus try to claim it simultaneously, then both crash to the floor.
Pluto: They’ve just gotten into Aries and they’re not settled yet. Speed freaks!
In the meanwhile, you’ve sneaked up behind Pluto and are now attempting to grab your heart.
Pluto: No you don’t!
The Moon glares at you.
Pluto: You’re going to feel all of this ambition. All of it. You’re going to feel the desire for power surging through your blood and in your marrow.
Jupiter: (suddenly stands up, looking frantic) What to do? What to do?
Uranus claims the chair but can’t sit still in it.
Pluto: There is absolutely NOTHING to do. Nothing at all. Just feel it.
Moon: That’s right, just feeeel it. Let it move through you and change you.
Sun: Let it make you more aware of yourself and your motives.
Mercury: Let it give you pause.
You: OH.
You stand still for a moment, in the middle of your own living room, just noticing all the sensations, feelings, thoughts in your body. It wells up from inside you, taking over your mind and senses like a drug. You are filled up with dizzying sensations of glory, power, grandeur and greatness. In your mind’s eye you see everyone around you living the way you wish they would, appreciating you the way you wish they would, and doing only what you tell them. Just when it feels like you cannot hold anymore, you panic.
You: It’s too much!
Pluto: Control and power bring responsibility.
You have become very agitated.
You: Make it stop!
Moon: You are the one who can make it stop. Close your eyes again. Slow down. Let go of the need to have everything your own way.
When you slow down and notice, the sensations that were dizzying begin to move again, and then to dissipate. Finally, they have passed. You find you are comfortable again.
Pluto: Congratulations—you have acted as a surge protector.
She hands you your heart.
Pluto: Pay better attention to your desires in future, ok?
Uranus: And try not to get so wound up.
Mercury: Look who’s talking!
You: Um, ok.
Sun: Feeling them is good. Acting on them—not always so good.
You: No kidding!
With that, Pluto sweeps out the front door, followed by the Moon and the rest of the crew. You are left with your heart, none the worse for wear, and all yours again.
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