Burning Bridges | Solar Eclipse/Aries New Moon, April 17-23
Major changes are in the air; from crisis, chaos, endings, as well as new beginnings under a powerful Solar Eclipse/Aries New Moon on Thursday April 20, which is intensified with a challenging Pluto (purge, death, regeneration) square. Through a deep transformational shift, we’re likely to experience breakdowns, break-ups and/or breakthroughs.
As we journey through this cosmic energy (which generally vibes over the next three to six months), old doors will be closing, while new door open. Expect the universe to have a wild card up its sleeve - as this is a time for death and a time for life.
The truth is, unless you let go, unless you forgive yourself, unless you forgive the situation, unless you realize that the situation is over, you cannot move forward. Steve Maraboli
As the universe tosses a gift our way, we’ll need to let go of what we’ve been holding onto - in order to receive it. With Chiron (wounds, healing), Moon (emotions, feelings) Jupiter (growth, expansion) and Sun (identity, ego) transiting pioneering Aries… bridges are being set on fire. Release what isn’t nurturing your soul anymore.… whether that be physically, mentally, emotionally or spiritually.
The energy is intense and shifting, perhaps you’ve already felt it starting to shake things up. If we’re unaware, we could bump into unreflective, impatience, recklessness, aggression, arguments and headstrong. Allow what needs to shed and fall away. Then fill that ocean of space with something new, inspiring and magickal. Strive for imagination, playfulness and creativity to help guide us toward something exciting and passionate. Dream about it. Fantasize. Make a wish. Plant seeds of intentions into the universe. Leave extra weight behind, and grow forward. Feel the burn, in order to reach higher, evolve and shine.
When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. When I let go of what I have, I receive what I need. Tao Te Ching
In the process of letting go, we’ll re-stabilize and find balance again as Sun moves from heroic Aries, and joins Mercury (thoughts, communications, journeys) and Uranus (truth, change, reform) in earthy Taurus on Thursday April 20. If we can stay consistent and productive with our efforts, we can gain a fresh sense of appreciation, trust and a new purpose. Then just when we think that we catch our breath - Mercury will station retrograde on Friday April 21, which can cause faulty issues and unfortunate errors with the way that we think and how we communicate during the next three weeks. In this cycle of pause, we’ll have an opportunity to step back; to reflect, review and recorrect where mistakes had originally taken place. Listen well, think wisely and plan your words - before speaking.
Image: I thought I’d share my cool, fire-walker photo for this fiery eclipse… where I caught her dancing brilliantly in her own authentic light, holding a tambourine in one hand, with a phoenix rising over her shoulder. Groove to the music of your own heart.
Weekly tarot message: Uncertain of direction, yet trusting our decision. [PageWandsRx/KingPentacles]. For more insight, check out your monthly tarot card in the April 2023 Tarotscope, then subscribe to my weekly cosmic writings. Much love. ~Suzi
