The Modern Merlin’s Blood Moon Eclipse in Virgo Survival Guide

Hello friends, I know I’ve been absent in terms of writing articles, but that is going to be changing soon; we all have to go on an inward journey, and work through life and its’ various hurdles. I’m back and ready to write all kinds of magical things, starting with this, right here, right now. That said, let’s get into the Blood Moon Eclipse in Virgo, and what it means from an Astrological, and Magickal standpoint.

Blood Moons and Eclipses in Astrology, Mythology and History

Throughout history, the sight of a blood red moon has brought with it fears of anger from the Gods, worries of war, famine, or death. Eclipses, too, carry their negative omens in history an mythology; Solar Eclipses were seen as a most potent warning of negative things to come, and Lunar Eclipses often heralded similar meanings and events, but Lunar Eclipses can also herald massive inner changes.

In Astrology, a Blood Moon isn’t taken into much consideration-instead the focus is on planetary placements, aspects and the like when examining the meaning and assessing predictions. In astrology, Eclipses carry significant meaning; as stated previously, Lunar Eclipses reflect a need for inner change, growth and purging of the old, to make way for the new. Given that this Lunar Eclipse occurs in the mutable sign of Virgo, the details will matter.

What the Lunar Eclipse in Virgo Brings with It

This particular Lunar Eclipse in Virgo brings about change and transformation, and heralds the dawning of a new era in our personal lives, as well as collectively for the planet. To get into this even further, let’s dig into the aspects, their meanings, and get a more complete picture of what to expect.

Aspects to the Lunar Eclipse in Virgo

• Sun Opposite Moon: this happens every full moon; full moons always occur in the opposite sign that the sun is in.
• Moon Opposite Saturn: don’t let dreams, illusions and false hope get the better of you. Staying grounded is the name of the game. Delayed progress and results are likely, but trust that those rewards are coming in due time
• Moon Trine Uranus: expect the unexpected; most of these unexpected events and occurrences will be of a positive nature, but nonetheless, some may experience the negative side of this, too
• Moon Opposite Neptune: it’s time to resolve lingering emotions from the past. Feel it, release it, and move forward. No more letting the past hold you back
• Moon Square Jupiter: with Jupiter transiting in Gemini, the moon squares it, bringing tension to higher pursuits & learning; focus could be hard to come by, and spiritual connections could be iffy. On the other hand, this tension provides for breakthroughs to come that allow forward movement.

Other Important Astrological Considerations

• Venus Retrograde in Aries: Love, romance, sex and money hit the pause button. It’s time to re-evaluate those areas of your life and make changes where needed. Added to this eclipse energy, this is a potent wake up or shake up for couples, singles and situationships alike.
• Mercury Retrograde in Aries (starts March 15th): tempers could flare during the eclipse, as Mercury begins his backwards motion in Aries. It’s time to re-examine what we’re fighting for, who we’re fighting with/for, and why. Given the conjunction between Venus and Mercury, both Rx, this is again a wake up call for initiating powerful changes in multiple areas of your life.
• Mercury and Venus Rx in Aries Sextile Pluto in Aquarius, Jupiter in Gemini: this is a tricky one, hinting at an energy that feels very much like “two sides of the same coin”, i.e., the good could bring with it, sudden, unwanted events. The trick here is to take lessons from the unexpected events, and not let them derail you from acknowledging the blessings coming into your life now, as well as the blessings you’re seeking to make happen in the future.

The Modern Merlin’s Take

Personally, Lunar Eclipses are potent portals of energy for making changes happen in the physical world, by first initiating them on the spiritual. This particular Lunar Eclipse puts the focus on details, given that Virgo is ruled by Mercury; what people say, how they say it, and their intentions all come into focus now. This is the dawning of a new era in human history, both collectively, but also for each of us as individuals. I would not be surprised to see things like commerce troubles, stock values decreasing, potentially even crashing (Pluto in Aquarius is being a task master in his sextile to Venus Rx), as well as upheaval in personal relationships.

While that upheaval is uncomfortable, the Tower must fall so we can rebuild something better, bigger and stronger. The mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces) need to pay extra attention to their words, analyzing things before they say them; same with actions. Don’t sign any important documents, especially having to do with finances. There’s fine print that you’ll miss at this time as the Eclipse and Retrograde energies wreak havoc in your energy. The cardinal signs (Aries, Cancer, Capricorn and Libra) will see similar energies, albeit less intense, with Venus and Mercury orbiting in the cardinal Aries in retrograde. The fixed signs (Aquarius, Leo, Taurus, Scorpio) will see a lot of luck and expansion coming from unexpected sources as Uranus in Taurus makes harmonious aspects to the lunar eclipse. Below is a list of the signs, and how they are likely to experience this Blood Moon Eclipse; apply to your Sun, Moon, Rising signs if you’d like.

Signs Benefitting Most from the Blood Moon Eclipse in Virgo: 

Taurus, Scorpio, Cancer, Capricorn

Signs facing the most significant challenges from the Blood Moon Eclipse in Virgo:

Pisces, Virgo, Sagittarius, Gemini, Libra, Aries

Signs that can make it what they want, but may face delays due to Pluto and Saturn: 

Leo, Aquarius

 

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Author Bio:

The Modern Merlin has been a Polytheist and Animist Pagan, Witch, Sorcerer, Poison Witch, Wizard, Druid, Mystic, Ceremonial Magician, Occultist, Shaman, Seer and Soothsayer for over 15 years, venerating and casting magick with deities and spirits from many cultures, including those from Ancient Greece, Rome, Norse & Germanic, Celtic, Slavic, Egyptian, Sumerian, as well as many Faeries, Nymphs, Dryads, Ancestors and other nature and land spirits and spirits of place, even Saints, Angels and Demons! He is a Priest of Hecate, Diana, Hades, Lilith and Persephone, among others. He has experience in the Left and Right Hand Paths, working with both hands as needed. He currently practices Necromancy and Deathwalking, as well as Traditional Witchcraft, Druidry, Hellenism, Ceremonial Magick and Occultism, incorporating all of them into a cohesive practice, with some shamanic touches. He studies and practices Astrology as well as Tarot and other forms of divination such as Runes, Palmistry and Ogham. He has also been investigating the paranormal for over 10 years and has a keen interest in researching various mythologies, cosmologies and folklore from around the world. He is the Co-Editor of PaganPages.Org and the author of multiple columns, including The Modern Merlin’s Corner, Entheogens for the New Gen, Stellium, and Scary, Strange and Mythical Encounters. He also has a personal blog where he shares Astrological, Pagan, and other magickal wisdom for free! He gives readings and other spiritual services on his Facebook Page, The Modern Merlin, as well other free informational posts for everyone to see!