#full lunar eclipse

Tarot Liturgy: Lunar Eclipse in Pisces

The moment of a total lunar eclipse always cuts deep into the fabric of the cosmos. The Moon, the reflective luminary of Gabriel, who governs the tides of memory and image, is pushed into the mouth of shadow. Yesod, which receives and filters the current of Light descending from Kether through Tifereth, suddenly falls into darkness. The lunar vessel is swallowed by the umbra and offered to the dragon’s mouth.

The eclipse occurred at fifteen degrees of Pisces, within the bound of Jupiter, in the very sign of mutable water. Pisces is tied to the twelfth house, the domicile of the Bad Spirit, the Cacodaimon, where vision falters, the unconscious grow denser and the veil of incarnate life becomes thin. The ruler of this eclipse was therefore Jupiter, who at that same hour was in Cancer, cardinal water, in the subterranean root, the Imum Coeli.

A mutual Moon-Jupiter regency was drawn in heaven, right as she sank beneath the draconian shadow. Saturn had also just moved retrograde into Pisces, sealing the event with the mark of his slow and weighty presence in the same mutable waters. To this was added a separating square of one degree between Jupiter and Mars in Libra, hence creating a sharp angular discord between expansion and contest.

This reading took place after eclipse, with the Moon in Aries, under myrrh incense, Psalms 120 and 121 read aloud beforehand.

Full liturgy at The Mirror of Sienna.

Libya. The total lunar eclipse over the Acacus Mountains.

What’s in a name?

The Wolf Moon is traditionally the first Full Moon in January ~ it is a Super Moon because the Moon is at the closest point her orbit takes her to the Earth, so she looks larger than normal ~ and a Blood Moon, because the Earth will be positioned directly between the Moon and the Sun, causing a full lunar eclipse. The light being refracted by the Earth's atmosphere, much like during a Sunset, makes the Moon appear red in colour.

Much has been made of this January 20th/21st Super Blood Wolf Moon - some even claiming it is a bad omen, signalling the coming of the Apocalypse!

Actually, this particular celestial showpiece is the culmination of a series of astrological events in the Zodiac sign of Leo that started in February 2017... so it is a time of closure, of reflection, looking back and seeing how far we have come.

The past few years have likely been tumultuous. And I know it doesn’t always FEEL better now, but this is due to you experiencing a hightened sensitivity. Your hyper-awareness of any tension and conflict around you can make it appear like you are still in the middle of an emotional warzone...

But stop for a moment. Take a deep breath. Are you sure you haven’t made some strides forward in the last two years? Have you not made decisions that have lead to a greater understanding of your Self, your needs, wants, strengths,...?

This Moon will bring with it a time of great accomplishment - it heralds a time to shine, your creativity may peak and any projects “birthed” under this auspicious sign can turn out to be very fruitful indeed!

Whether we are talking about a creative project or idea that could make you some money or about conceiving an actual baby... the power surge will push you on your way!

Ride this tide, use it’s magic - this is a time for celebrating your achievements and putting yourself in the spotlight. Look within and reflect on your Spiritual Development. No real change or growth ever comes about without some pain and discomfort, but you are doing well, you can be proud of yourself - I know I am!

Blessed Be.