Eclipses

Eclipses happen 2-3 times a year, bringing sudden changes and turning points to our lives. If you've been sitting on the fence about an issue, the eclipse will knock you off and force you to face the facts. Truths and secrets will rise to the surface. Things that aren't "meant to be" will be taken away faster than Winona Ryder's shopping privileges at Saks Fifth Avenue. Eclipses are like giant industrial vaccuum cleaners. They either suck away the messes, or clean up what's gotten dusty and leave it shiny and new. Procrastinate if you must, but it's best to find out when the eclipses are, so you deal with your issues in advance—before an eclipse deals them right back to you.

There are two types of eclipses—solar and lunar. Lunar eclipses happen when the earth passes directly between the sun and moon, cutting off their communication. A solar eclipse takes place when the new moon passes between the sun and the earth, shadowing the sun. The effect is similar to a spiritual power outage—it either makes you feel a little off-center, or makes your mind crystal clear. The effects of an eclipse can usually be felt for 3-5 days before and after. Expect the unexpected, and wait for the dust to settle before you act on any eclipse-fueled impulses.