It’s that time of year again—eclipse season is here, and the stars are set to stir up fated encounters that will change the course of your love life forever. Over the next few weeks, the lunar nodes of fate will align with the sun and moon to create two powerful eclipse portals designed to break karmic relationship patterns and cut the cord with anything keeping you from embracing your purpose and soul’s calling. Taking place over the Aries-Libra axis, representing the relationship with the self vs. your relationships with others, this upcoming eclipse season starts on March 25, 2024, with the lunar eclipse in Libra and ends with the solar eclipse in Aries on April 8, 2024. Eclipse energy is highly erratic and difficult to predict. Luckily, there are some things you can do to help prepare yourself for eclipse season and stay out of trouble.
What Is Eclipse Season?
Eclipses occur every six months when the sun, moon, and Earth align perfectly. They represent a merging of energies that carry a sense of karmic significance, activating the Lunar Nodes of Fate and guiding us towards inner desires and enlightenment. Eclipse season consists of a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse that reveal different aspects of the same underlying issue.
These cosmic events unleash intense and often unpredictable energies, capable of stirring up a whirlwind of confusion or providing moments of crystal-clear clarity. It’s a cosmic toss-up! The key is to approach them with an open mind, ready to glean insights from the experiences they offer. Sometimes, the real lessons will only become clear later on. The best approach to dealing with eclipse season is to observe what you’re being shown rather than trying to exert control.
What is the Spiritual Meaning of Eclipse Season?
Eclipses are considered spiritual gateways for fated alignment, transformation, self-examination, and evolution. Both solar and lunar eclipses have significant astrological influence in natal and transit charts, often highlighting turning points in a person’s life and bringing about profound changes and opportunities for growth. Solar eclipses symbolize new beginnings and offer opportunities for renewal. They bring about changes in the direction of our lives and directly impact our personal aspirations, ambitions, and self-image. On the other hand, lunar eclipses are associated with inner reflection and emotional processes. Lunar eclipses often reveal hidden or subconscious issues, allowing us to address and resolve them. Together, eclipses help us to check in with ourselves and provide a blissful opportunity for inner healing.
When Is the Next Eclipse? Eclipse Season Dates and Meanings
In 2024, four eclipses will grace the celestial stage, divided into two sets: one in the spring and the other in the fall. The year begins with a lunar eclipse in Libra on March 25, 2024, followed by a solar eclipse in Aries on April 8, 2024. Later in the year, two eclipses will occur in Libra and Pisces. Below is a look at the first set of eclipses in 2024, when they are, and what they mean.
March 25, 2024: Lunar Eclipse in Libra
On March 25, 2024, the lunar eclipse in Libra will take place, marking a period where we’re rethinking and renegotiating our relationship dynamics, especially the ones where we feel we’re being taken advantage of. Libra is a sign of balance and harmony, and while it loves to pour endlessly into others, it also has difficulty knowing when to say no. During this emotional lunar eclipse, Venus and Saturn will cozy up to one another and ask you to look hard where you’re spreading yourself too thin in love. It’s a moment to reinforce your romantic boundaries.
April 8, 2024: Solar Eclipse in Aries
On April 8, 2024, the solar eclipse in Aries will black out the sky, ushering in an opportunity to break free of everything holding us back. Aries is a sign of independence, action, boldness, and tenacity. This solar eclipse in Aries is conjoining Mercury retrograde in Aries, allowing you to look at an old problem from a new perspective. And with the North Node of Fate linking up with Chiron in Aries, you’re learning in real time that failure or rejection is redirection to bigger and better things. Rise above your hidden fears and take courageous action toward your goals.