Solar Eclipses in August 2008

On August 1, 2008 at 10:14 am there will be a solar eclipse in Leo. This will affect the Leo’s and Aquarius’s the most. But if you have an ascendant in Leo or Aquarius it will also affect you. It hits the Aquarius’s because Aquarius is opposite Leo in the astrological wheel. So the Aquarius’s are experiencing an opposition with the eclipses. The pattern will affect some for approximately 6 months.

Eclipses are associated with metamorphosis and change. I am particularly interested in this one as I am a Leo.

This eclipse will create special opportunities to break old patterns and to make major changes in your life. This creates changes in appearance and how you present yourself. It will also create shifts in business and personal relationships. Sometimes these changes can feel uncomfortable, as you are required to let go of what is familiar and comfortable. Those affected will be required to open your mind and heart for new ideas and ways of being. This pattern will inspire us to take risks and express our inner truth. Leo rules the heart and as such there will be a great outpouring of love and the deep need to give our greatest gift.

Globally, this may have an impact for presidential hopeful, Obama. As he is also a Leo and the eclipse is within three days of his birthday on August 4th. Expect disruptions of some sort. Caution is required for him to navigate this challenging pattern. Security should be tightened and entrances to his events should be more closely monitored.

This pattern also effects situations worldwide. Economic problems, foreclosures, and civil unrest will amplify and create disruptions. The stock markets are going to continue to be off course probably for the next 6 months as the effect of this pattern lasts that long.

There will be a lunar eclipse on August 16th, 2008, which may trigger a stock market meltdown as the emotional pessimism may cause everyone to want out. My suggestion is that if you are personally heavily invested in the market, I would get out and get into safer things until the pattern of this eclipse unfolds and becomes more clear as to the trends that are dismantling.

But everything does not need to be terrible. There are often positive things that happen when you have prepared and opened to all the possibilities that are available to you. During such times you need to be willing to open and change. Stay awake and let go of preconceived notions that you might be holding that are no longer applicable to the present life that is unfolding. When you are not in resistance miracles can happen.