Technically speaking, eclipses occur when the moon reaches the upper and lower boundaries of its own tilted, elliptical orbit (these boundaries are referred to as the “ lunar nodes,” or - in astrology - the south and north nodes). The moon then begins to wane, and the cycle begins again.Įclipses are exceptions to the rule. Shortly thereafter, the moon speeds away from the sun, waxing, finally reaching its full-moon phase within two weeks. The lunar cycle begins with a new moon: During this phase, the moon sits between the Earth and the sun, and so - from our vantage point - the moon appears totally dark. In other words: Don’t freak out!Įvery month, we can rely on the steady rhythm of the sun and moon (collectively, the luminaries) as they twirl through their 28-day waltz. First, we had the solar eclipse in Aries on Thursday, April 20, followed by a lunar eclipse in Scorpio on Friday, May 5.īefore we dig into what that actually means for you, it’s worth noting that while they sound spooky, eclipses play a critical role in progress, both on an individual and societal level. So far, 2023 has been relatively tame, but with the cosmos dishing out two eclipses in quick succession, things have really heated up (okay, it’s actually always two in quick succession, but more on that later). Welcome, friends: It’s officially eclipse season. Photo-Illustration: by Preeti Kinha Photos: Getty Images
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