Solar eclipses in this series have a fundamentally confrontational tone. Initiatives driven by philosophy and ideology collide with conformism anchored in tactical advantage. Tradition is crumbling, innovation is depleted. Theory argues with practice, resulting in ambitious but immature visions of the future.
The actual eclipse on February 17th is comparatively balanced. It focuses attention on the long-term aspirations of the collective good, yet the basis of it will have to be built from scratch and over time. The emotional climate is fatigued by rapid news and relentless developments, and available drive is limited. This is less a moment for new beginnings than for recuperation through daydreaming, withdrawing, and restoring energy for the next chapter.
Lunar eclipses in this series carry a forceful, tense quality, but that potency does not always find an easy outlet. It is most cleanly channelled through creativity. Although the overall vector points toward future productivity and practical application, circumstances repeatedly compel a backward glance for reflection and reassessment as a basis for durable groundwork in the future.
The actual eclipse on the 3rd of March offers to notice and possibly to conclude fractured surfaced communication, deceptive informational flow and manipulation of logic. It is a period to dive into the depths of true meanings. The collective unconscious is more active, and if personal reactivity is under control, it will be easier to avoid being drawn into situations that later feel undesirable. Attentive self-reflection, meanwhile, can open the door to intuitive insight and heightened creativity.
The period of eclipses is often accident-prone. In this cycle, particular vulnerability arises from swift unexpected developments, weather and water, ideological discord, and disillusionment. Animals and pets might require additional attention.
As always in astrology, the individual impact of eclipses is determined by their interaction with each individual’s natal chart.