Lunar eclipse in Libra - April 2013

By Athanasius Kircher

Today is the first of five eclipses in 2013 hitting the Aries / Libra axis. Eclipses can usually be felt around 3 months prior to the date and can have a significant impact on our lives. This eclipse affects those with their Sun, Moon or Ascendant at 11 degrees of Aries or Libra or those born around 25th April or 27th October - relationships are highlighted at the moment and with Saturn in the mix, lazy compromises are a thing of the past.

Be careful of the 'it's me or the highway' attitude but if you feel one particular relationship requires one compromise too many, it may be time to go separate ways. If you're single, this can highlight a 'change in status' and a commitment to a new partner.


This is also a good time to visualise how your future should look like. Take one piece of paper and write down what you want to eliminate from your life and what you no longer want - this could be an attitude, fears, anxieties, a situation or even the influence of another person. Take another piece of paper and write down what you want to invite into your life such as a harmonious relationship, a home where you feel comfortable or a job where you feel valued. Equally, you can focus on the emotional side, so write down that you want to be content and optimistic moving forward...and don't forget to aim high! It's only when we limit ourselves that we're not breaking free from old cycles of behaviour and attitudes. Then, rip apart the paper with the points you want to eliminate from your life while you keep the other one to read and re-read when you feel like it - this helps you remind yourself and keep visualising! Another technique includes lighting a silver candle (the past) and a golden candle (the future) as you concentrate on what you want to bring into your life. You then burn the paper with everything the is to leave your life while you fold the paper with your wishes and declarations for the future into a boat that you then 'release' by a river or a lake...have a good eclipse week and let me know how you're getting on during these exciting times!

If you want to know more, you can also check out my blog post on the lunar eclipses in 2013 and how it affects your sign.