by Yannanda
Partial Lunar Eclipse November 30th 2020
Full Moon in Gemini / Western astrology
Rohini Naksathra / NeoVedic / Jyotish astrology
4:30 am EST
The eclipse season is a powerful vortex of energy that heralds changes and opens new possibilities. Whether we want to acknowledge it or not, the energies are present and the gravitational field of our Solar System suspended within the Milky Way galaxy affects us on both an individual and collective level.
During this partial Lunar Eclipse and the Full Moon in Gemini, Sun at 8 degrees 38 minutes of Sagittarius opposes the Moon at 8 degrees 38 minutes of Gemini connecting us with our minds and bringing the need to communicate, socialize, be in the world, talk things through and exchange ideas in order to understand and to learn. Since we didn’t have much air element in the recent alignments this full moon brings a lot of mental activity, as well as aliveness, and excitement bordering on agitation and restlessness.
What is a Lunar and Solar Eclipse?
An eclipse is formed when the Sun or Moon is obstructed from view by a certain set of circumstances involving the Earth, Sun, and Moon. A lunar eclipse can only occur at Full Moon (Sun opposite Moon), when the Earth comes between the Sun and the Moon blocking the Sun’s rays from reaching all or part of the Moon. A Solar Eclipse can only occur on the New Moon (Sun Moon conjunction) when the Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth.
Eclipse Symbolism
The symbolism of an eclipse, like anything else in observational astrology, is that the physical reflects the symbolic. The sky goes dark and the moon is blocked which is the only light. When you have an eclipse something is blocked from view that you are used to seeing. In the ancient text, eclipses were perceived as an omen of a major event, heralding the births and deaths of rulers, wars, or any period of intensity or physical phenomenon like earthquakes or floods.
The Gemini Full Moon and the Lunar eclipse takes place on November 30th 2020, at 4:30 am, EST. It represents a big energetic shift defined by the North Node in Gemini. The North Node shows the areas of life we need to develop in order to grow, while the South Node points to our natural talents. With the North Node in Gemini the new paradigm of potentials and opportunities is opening. We are learning the value of communication aligning our consciousness with that of our fellow beings, and trusting our mental abilities. Just like we live in an ever expanding universe, the Gemini North Node reminds us that our consciousness also needs expansion in order to grow. The curious, analytical Gemini makes us aware that there is no end to the learning experience, and there is always more knowledge to gain. This alignment also brings lessons of sisterhood, (and brotherhood) to our social environment, and teaches us to be more caring towards one another.
What causes the Eclipses?
The Nodes are the ones responsible for the eclipse. Rather than planets with shape or mass, the Nodes are simply the places where the orbit of the Moon intersects with the “orbit” of the Sun. The point formed after the Moon has traveled from South to North is called the Ascending Node, or North Node.
In western astrology, the Nodes are considered to be points of evolution. The South Node is where we are comfortable, or where our past life has been and therefore we stay at that comfort level. The North Node is the place we are compelled to move towards in order to evolve and be the best we can be. Ultimately we must balance the two points, that is, the signs and houses.
NeoVedic Approach
ROHINI NAKSHATRA
This Eclipse is taking place in Rohini Nakshatra in the constellation of Taurus. Even though this Moon Mansion represents beauty, sensuality, charisma and charm, its primary motivation is MOKSHA understood as spiritual liberation. In Hindu the term “moksha” refers to freedom from samsara, the cycle of death and rebirth, it is also freedom from ignorance associated with self-realization, self-actualization, and self-knowledge. It is a dichotomy: it can either be liberation through enlightenment “nirvana” or it can be emancipation from suffering “mukti”.
With the Moon in Taurus, the Sun is in opposition and resides in Anuradha Nakshatra in the constellation of Scorpio. It’s symbol a lotus flower reflects the ability and perseverance to blossom in the midst of life’s trials and tribulations. The presiding deity is Mitra, the God of friendship and partnership who promotes cooperation among humanity bringing compassion and love. Another deity associated with this Moon Mansion is Radha, the consort of Krishna and the feminine manifestation of the energy of God who encourages all beings to serve the Divine.
Yannanda, The One Who Speaks With The Stars
