sdliz.vibestyle: Valentine's Day 2018

Ah, the day which comes and celebrates love is known as Valentine's Day and is much celebrated in the USA. With origins pertaining to the sacrifice and commitment of the most endearing spirit, many pertain the day to Saint Valentine, whose early history is mythical and still a bit murky. It is perhaps a tale similar to Romeo and Juliet, for what would one do without love? Indeed, love is legendary.

The current year is 2018 and although Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14th, it often falls on the ecliptic orbit of the earth, meaning an eclipse of the sun and moon is likely to happen. This year, a solar eclipse took place on February 15, 2018. However, anytime there is a New Moon, it takes around three days to pass the sun's position, so the metaphysical aspects of not only an eclipse, but a moon phase can and will be stronger than usual.

Sure, only metaphysical believers should continue reading on about how the solar eclipse may or may not have affected worldly, human, and conscious events. For some to state that the new moon eclipsing the sun due to its path at the time had repercussions here on earth may sound absurd, but it makes sense to others. To also throw some astrology on top of the eclipse would then have to be utterly ridiculous in trying to explain to some people why certain events take place to WAKE UP! I mean, wake some of us up - the rest remain either asleep, or have been up for a while, now.

The solar eclipse in astrology is driven by nodes. The north node is often looked upon as symbolic to that of the North Star, while the south node is often seen as something similar to the root chakra, per se. When one studies the stars, moon, planets, and even asteroids, one may notate Ascension versus the root level. In fact, various beliefs around the world deal with reaching different levels of planes and human consciousness.

In astrology, when we talk about the north node versus the south one, we tend to imply the difference in ecliptic paths, usually referring to the path of the moon to that of the sun. (After all, the Earth and moon orbit around the sun.) When the north node is opposite the south node at the exact time of an earth-occurring eclipse, it is significant. It is the astral equivalent to an earthquake occurring in the heavens, but really, within our solar system. There may not be noticeable waves, but instead, cerebral ones - especially relating to that of consciousness.

The recent solar eclipse took place in Leo and Aquarius, as it tends to do; however, at that time, there was significant planetary alignment. On a date which occurred as both Valentine's Day and the start of Lent for one influential religion, human consciousness adjusted to the emotional tie of noted societal events, which also carries significance and can alter our state of consciousness (even by adjusting neurological occurrences related to the chemical process of euphoria in the brain.) What astrology will do is explain tendencies and characteristics which tend to take place at certain times and moments; thus, the north node in Leo is equivalent to that which is true to the heart, while Aquarius tends to be fickle and slow to move forward. General Astrology tends to explain that the collective consciousness of humanity will be affected by the general atmosphere of the present time and place of each person as a collective variable, meaning a snapshot may be taken of the most significant point in time for our species and forms of enlightenment.

The sign of Leo is known to be centered in the heart and therefore carries plenty of pride - maybe, too much pride! However, Leo is also represented by the Sun, which delivers its orbiting bodies mass amounts of energy and waves. Indeed, the sun lights our path! Leo is therefore proud and deserving, with no questions asked.

On the other hand, Aquarius is an air sign and the water bearer. Also known as one of the bipolar signs, Aquarian energy is fickle. At times, it wants to shine, and other times, run into deep waters. Aquarian energy is delightful in that those born under its sun position radiate high but will also sink low, considering other planetary influences and how each affect its infectious rays of light.

The north node in Leo at the time of the eclipse took a snapshot of our collective imprint when it came to matters of the heart - particularly at a time when the love in one's heart mattered according to how he or she currently lives, or lived on February 14th, otherwise known as Valentine's Day. The south node in Aquarius pretty much was the irresponsible party, or where collective attention tends to go when it comes to ignoring matters of the heart which require attention, specifically while opposing Leo - meaning, we are not in our heart, but perhaps, aimed more toward instant gratification.

SHALLOWNESS! Aquarians can be pretty shallow, but that is more a defensive way-of-life than a heart-centered decision. What is important for humanity is that the majority of us cannot follow the south node of living. This indicates more people need to heal and make the decision to help and heal others. Leo is heart-centered and the direction of the North, while Aquarius is its opposite, fickle, and the direction of the south node.

Some may have a hard time believing that horrific events which occurred in the USA may have been due to our collective consciousness - particularly, where we are putting the most of our attention. We may not be as true to our hearts as we believe, and this may be due to fickle or shallow reasons. Particularly at this time in history, we are becoming more aware of the connectivity to our fellow soulmates aboard the same ship; therefore, we may be either enclosing and isolating ourselves from others, or welcoming them with open arms, compassion, and bravery. Each of us can and do make an impact, even if one thinks of him or herself as insignificant. We are all variables adding to the sum of this planet and are experiencing physical reality on it - not only on a personal and social level, but as a collective one.

Matters of the heart may not always be easy, just as the sun shining each day may be clouded by heavy water vapor and chemical mixes, while the sun's radiating energy may one day go KABOOM! It is all a matter of timing, collective being, and divine intervention, even if divinity is equal to other influential bodies of matter orbiting the same radiating star, or something higher. However one wants to explain certain events, happenings, and tendencies, it is comforting to know that billions of us are on one magnificent body of energy and mass, and that we are capable of true love.

Until Next Time ...

With Love.