LUNAR ECLIPSE VISIBLE IN SOUTH AFRICA
Laurie Naughtin www.sublunar.co.za
On Friday the 10th January 2020 a penumbral lunar eclipse takes place when the Moon moves through the faint, outer part of Earth’s shadow. This type of eclipse is often mistaken for a normal full Moon.
I have referenced the times of this eclipse at the end of this article.
The first Full Moon of the year is known as The Wolf Moon, named after howling wolves by Native Americans simply because wolves howl more during their breeding season in January and February.
This Moon in astrology describes our emotions, moods, sensitivity and protective instincts, when stressed we experience moodiness, worry and a lot of emotional instability.
This Moon is in Cancer and that will amplify all the above, this Moon is carrying a collection of memories and a feeling that the World owes us something.
In a Lunar Eclipse the Sun shines the Earth’s shadow onto the Moon blocking out neediness and instability.
The Sun is about leadership, vital energy, and life. The energy of the Sun in Capricorn eclipsing this Full Moon is basically a take charge disciplined black and white structure attitude.
We are all feeling the Earth shifting as terrible events are hitting us from all over the World. As simple human beings we are at a loss as how to fix this broken planet, our parent and loving home.
We have collectively broken this planet down to a point where enough is enough and change is being forced upon us.
Shift gears, start with yourself and your own environment, this is not the time for a pity party or panic attack. We need to take a good look at ourselves, get over our issues, face facts and start the discipline and ownership of self. Don’t expect help from others they are going through their own changes, do this on your own it is seriously a time for us to all grow up and be adult about our decisions.
When you have found your structure and feel stronger within then it is time to look around your immediate environment and make the changes that are necessary to bring about structure and healing.
This Month of January is already and will continue to bring about tremendous change, violence, war and more natural disasters than we can cope with. Now is the time to find that deep inner strength, face reality, and take control of any imbalance within. Ignoring what needs to be done will boomerang back at you very quickly, so do the work, make a plan and face facts full on.
Fix your own life before you go around trying to fix the world. Procrastination and denial will be your downfall, act and act immediately, if you fall off the bus, run and get back on owning the lesson on how not to fall again.
Go out On Friday evening and watch the Sun eclipse the Full Wolf Moon and literally howl out your frustration, let go of all insecurities, anger, and sadness howl them out of your system. This action can act as a cleansing of your whole being, walk into the next dawn with purpose and resolution.
TimePhaseEventDirectionAltitude 19:07Fri, 10 Jan
Penumbral Eclipse begins The Earth’s penumbra start touching the Moon’s face.
Moon close to horizon, recommend going to a high point. 63°
1.2°21:10Fri, 10 Jan 19:07
Maximum EclipseMoon is closest to the center of the shadow. 46°
22.6°23:12Fri, 10 Jan 21:10
Penumbral Eclipse endsThe Earth’s penumbra ends. 20°
37.4° 23:12
https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/in/south-africa/johannesburg