The eclipse of the sun

The eclipse of the Sun has traditionally been viewed with dread over the ages, as the great giver of life seems mysteriously to disappear from the sky. Birds prepare for bed; the sky darkens in the center of the day. It seems as though something awful is about to happen. Over the years, experience has shown us that old things come to an end under a solar eclipse and a new beginning can be made. The result on the world of eclipses has been seen to be generally felt for some six months, until the next eclipse then restructures the cosmic energies.

Astrologically, solar eclipses signify the fall of the mighty. Depending where in the zodiac the eclipse occurs, pressure is always placed on the matters governed by that sign, or sector of the zodiac. A powerful Solar Eclipse can create massive chaos, in accordance with other aspects in the heavens at the time, as can be clearly seen by the trail of earthquakes and other disasters associated with the Solar Eclipse and Grand Cross of August 1999.

At a more personal level, the solar eclipse can have a big effect on our personal lives when it occurs in combination with one of our natal planets, especially our natal Sun, Moon, or Ruling Planet. Other important chart factors, such as Moon's Nodes, Ascendant, Mid-heaven, or Part of chance can also have a very significant effect when impacted by a solar eclipse. Where the eclipse falls in the chart is significant, as the energies expressed by its house situation will show the areas of life that are affected by the new beginning that is implied.

The New Zodiac Sign

The Internet is abuzz this week about the claim that most of us have new Zodiac signs.
Is it true?

Well, as CNN give details, it depends how you look at it. Eastern astrology typically relies on sidereal zodiac while Western astrology - what most of us are well-known with - has been associated with tropical zodiac (based on seasons).

Sidereal zodiac has a 13th sign, Ophiuchus, throwing a wrench on the well-known 12-sign system. If you believe in constellations like the ancients do, you may want to take a look at your sidereal zodiac. That's the "new" system.

While the argue rages on, whether we should stick to sidereal or tropical Zodiac for our true sign, it's a great time to see if you and your friends would have a new sign if the system truly switched. Use our handy app below to find out!