The August 1, 2008 Eclipse & Leos

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We are having a major astronomical event on Augsust 1 - a total solar eclipse at 9 Leo.

How are those of you with Sun, Moon, Ascendant or Descendant in Leo feeling?

Are you having relationship or other issues even now? This thing will be powerful and is already in effect. It will be most strong three days before and three days after.

If you want to try to be conscious of what the eclipse means for you, you will know it clearly a month later (September 1) then again at the 3 month (November 1) and 6 month (February 1) points.

Maybe we can share stories.
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To start things off....

This total solar eclipse in Leo will occur EXACTLY on my Leo Ascendant and therefore also exactly on my Descendant -- my 7th house of marriage, partnerships, open enemies and business partners.

I am trying to stay calm as it could bring unwarranted nasty personal attacks online, face-to-face attacks, relationship endings, or business problems. At the same time it might bring very good changes/new starts in my relationship with my boyfriend, a marriage proposal, and/or some sort of new business partnership.

My plan is to work alone on a project on August 1 and then mostly spend the weekend alone, reading and relaxing. I am going to a party I was invited to on Saturday evening and I have tentatively planned a group gathering on Sunday morning. I will mingle and blend into the crowd.
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I have sun in leo and moon in aquarius. I have noticed in the last few days real drastic changes in my thoughts and feelings.
I have realized that I have been aiming way too high in my pursuit of education. Last year I aimed at something I was sure I could do at that time, but only days ago came to the conclusion that no, this is a subject that I know I cannot take on and expect to finish.

Also I have been thinking about my childhood a lot these past few days. When I was little I was so lucky, but now I feel I have these unbelievable obstacles blocking my advancement towards success and greatness. The strange thing is that I have been feeling the need for a little extra spirituality, and an unusual pull to communicate with a deity that I had not spoken to for nearly sixteen years. Man, I feel weird.
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Hi Zantetzuken,

Where are your Sun and Moon located? Anything to do with your 3rd, 5th, 9th house or 12th house?

Eclipses brnigs endings to things, sometimes things we rahter knew we should end a while ago, but now, the energy is here to just release it suddenly rather than let it linger anymore. Maybe an ending or dramatic change with your educational pursuits will remove an obstacle? Of course I am not sure as I do not knwo your specific case.
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A little more detailed.

Solar Eclipse August 1, 2008 in Leo !!
August 1, 2008 9? Leo 32
at 10:14am
An eclipse occurs when the orbits of the Moon and the Earth align closely enough together with the Sun and the Moon to block the light of the Sun from the Earth (a Solar Eclipse), or the Moon (a Lunar Eclipse). Every month we have a New Moon, but only every six months do we have eclipses. A Solar Eclipse is when the Moon is exactly between the Sun and the Earth and blocks the light of the Sun from the Earth. Solar Eclipses are very powerful New Moons and are known to herald significant endings and beginnings. The ancient rule is that the effects of a Solar Eclipse last as long in years as the eclipse lasts in hours. Events that are triggered by an eclipse usually take six months to unfold, so you can expect this process of change to continue as you begin to feel like a flower opening its' petals Special opportunities to break old patterns become apparent as you begin to make major changes in your life. Metamorphosis is the word associated with eclipse. The Solar Eclipse on August 1, 2008 occurs at 10:14am at 9?32 degrees of Leo. All Leo Sun Sign people will be most affected by this Solar Eclipse as will those with Leo rising. If you are an Aquarian or have Aquarian rising you will also feel this eclipse more strongly than most because in our sky the constellation of Aquarius is opposite the constellation of Leo and is in direct alignment with this eclipse. Overall, you will find yourself redoing your life from your toes to the top of your head and your appearance will be changed radically to reflect the massive changes going on within you!! Ultimately the changes in how you see yourself will affect how you are perceived by others thereby affecting all of your personal AND business relationships!! This is all good!! :-)
Depending on the part of your chart that is activated we can determine exactly what part of your life will be most affected. If you are a Leo almost every part of your life will be affected, but all of us will feel a shift of some sort coming on. If the eclipse falls in your first/seventh houses, you are working on yourself, on your marriage or your relationship. If it is the second/eighth houses, it is your earnings or joint finances that are affected. If it is the 3rd/9th houses, it could be a year of travel or educational pursuits. In the 4th/10th houses home and career will be your focus. Eclipses in the 5t
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Aries:
Look for drama with children, if you have them - or with people who ?act' like children with you. Look for a relationship (not a marriage) to be tested. Expect disruptions in creative projects and basic communication. Flaws will be discovered so they can be corrected.

Taurans:
Situations going on in your home distract you from your everyday life as family ties produce their share of stressful situations. A fresh perspective washes away past negativity as you prepare for change ahead. All the more reason to rest and relax more this month.

Geminis:
Communication rattles your world as your mind is ready for new ideas. But, be sure that new ideas are worthy of your time. This eclipse will change your pattern of perception as you break with old ways of thinking to make room for new long-term growth. :-)

Cancers:
Financial thinking is forced to change and little stands in your way to achieve success. Your prosperity is dependent on revising your investment strategy. Issues reach a climax, your hard work is rewarded and you clearly see what you have yet to accomplish.

Leos:
Because this Eclipse is in YOUR sign, it is very powerful on you!! You begin to rethink your life purpose! Letting go of what is no longer appropriate is a must!! A small shift in your thinking or behavior begins a powerful process that moves your life positively forward.

Virgos:
If you are not on a spiritual path, you will likely start one as there are shake-ups in what you believe. You reconnect with your inner world and discover how past experiences are still affecting your current choices. Your spiritual journey may not be an easy one. :-)
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Libras:

With this Eclipse landing in your 11th House of Friends, your friendships will be tested rather severely. There will be dramatic events in the lives of your friends and in organizations you belong to. An overbearing friend may go too far, forcing you to take a stand.

Scorpios:
Your career is at a dramatic turning-point, so look for a move within your current company or a move to a new one. You can't sit on the fence - you have to make a decisive move. Unexpected dramas precipitate this transformation so look for signs that help.

Sagittarians:
Visualizing life beyond its current horizons, perhaps additional education, is in the Stars. If a disruptive event occurs this will play itself out to be a good thing as doors open to get you closer to your true l
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Capricorns:
Show the courage to be honest about what you are willing to give in a partnership. You discover that previous promises are not as solid as you thought. Sudden expenses force financial changes that expose the fallacies of current thinking. Transition is key!

Aquarians:
Your relationships get tested - severely! This is true for business AND personal connections. You are forced to reevaluate your commitment as ongoing dilemmas resurface that require your attention. Those that are weak will end paving the way for new ones!

Pisceans:
A small issue can turn into a major event at work as employers are embroiled in dramas with employees. The possibility of a job change can result. Your health also needs watching, but if you pace yourself and get some rest , flaws in your regime will be revealed.
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Scorpios:
"Your career is at a dramatic turning-point, so look for a move within your current company or a move to a new one. You can't sit on the fence - you have to make a decisive move. Unexpected dramas precipitate this transformation so look for signs that help."

I can say this has happened already. The Directer her resigned and we have another on in the intrium. This new director is reorganizing the Cancer Center jobs and all. Well I had a meeting with him and he put a stop to some of my duties, and told me that I will be doing something new. I also asked for a raised and he said ok.

I am more concerned with my Gem man and how it may effect him.

Geminis:
Communication rattles your world as your mind is ready for new ideas. But, be sure that new ideas are worthy of your time. This eclipse will change your pattern of perception as you break with old ways of thinking to make room for new long-term growth. :-)

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I realized part of the first page was missing.

Depending on the part of your chart that is activated we can determine exactly what part of your life will be most affected. If you are a Leo almost every part of your life will be affected, but all of us will feel a shift of some sort coming on. If the eclipse falls in your first/seventh houses, you are working on yourself, on your marriage or your relationship. If it is the second/eighth houses, it is your earnings or joint finances that are affected. If it is the 3rd/9th houses, it could be a year of travel or educational pursuits. In the 4th/10th houses home and career will be your focus. Eclipses in the 5th/11th put the spotlight on creative self-expression, children, groups and organizations, and eclipses in the 6th and 12th put the focus on health, work and service. What is hidden will come to light and your secret desires may not be secret anymore. You may break away from a relationship that no longer suits your needs, or you may be faced with changes beyond your control. The six months ahead will give you the time to sort through your feelings and explore other options. Remember: change is good! Change in thought, manner, speech, dress, life style , career, health, family, expectations and goals are all part of the plan and the process of you creating a more fulfilled life. You may feel uncomfortable as you let go of what is familiar and you step way outside your boundaries to make room in your head and your heart for new ideas and ultimately a new life style !
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AS I posted in teh first poste of this thread.....it would be good to hear what I shappening for those with strong Leo placements under this eclipse.

My contribution: I have a Leo Ascendant and what occurred for me under this eclipse is that my guy gave me the keys to his home to move in next week.

We had talked about it, and talk around it being August but it was a surprise (and good one at that) that he decided to give me the key yesterday, right on the elcipse. An ending to an old way of things in that area of life and a new beginning in it!

In fact, I was rather anxious about the eclipse because it is one which will likely bring many endings to relationships for people with significant Leo placements. I also can look back to the 1998-2000 and 1988-1990 Leo/Aquarius eclipses and recall that romantic relatonships or boys I had a crush on were blown out of my life at that time.

On the other hand, this for me is a new beginning and not only is this eclipse about endings, it is about the flip side of that coin which is the new beginning you get when something ends.

I am an intuitive and a professional astrologer and have been getting contacted by many people with such placements and they are in tears and worse over breakups, divorces, fights etc. It is VERY precarious to try to tell a proud Leo person that somoene really does not longer want them. It is rather devastating for these Leo/Leo-type people as the ego is being affected. But on the plus side there is something for Leo Sun/Moon/Asc people to learn about themselves being the best they can be if they do not spend a lot of energy fighting the ending.....then they get a new beginning!

The other thing I am hearing from clients with strong Leo placements is people criticizing them and attacking themor being rude to them in some way (ignoring, excluding, trying ot sabotage them etc) because of their gifts/skills etc.

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i also live by a river ,and i love sitting running or walking by it,i have started walking to work and back,and i walk through university grounds which has a lake and it is a beautiful estate,i also have to walk by a canal,i live in a city ,but only have to walk 10 mins to be surrounded by woods ,river, park ,canals
i never realised how lucky i am.
just lately i have been more aware of different plants ,tres etc,really noticing them
i have been thinking a lot about a relationship issue and i know what i should really do but my heart doesnt want to
the last time in 2000,i moved to better accomadation,it happened so quick ,the universe gave me exactly what i asked for ,but now i would like bigger accomadation but dont want to move far from the river.
its august again ,the venus retrograde affected me last year ,i was burgled and retrogrades seem to affect me more than ever,so what will this eclipse bring.
i also go to past life regression classes,and it was really intense the other night
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virgo beloved
this has happened to me a lot through my life,being ignored excluded etc because of jealousy from other woman,also bosses putting me down because i have been clever
womeen get jealous because i dont look my age have a good figure ,nice clothes ,good looks ,good at my job,even woman a lot younger than me
this might sound bigheaded but this is the way it is.
there thoughts can be destructive ,but i dont let them.
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Thank you for posting that RFL, I have been feeling different lately as well. Not to be dramatic, but it's like a veil has been lifted and I suddenly have the will and determination to put some long overdue changes in motion. I have been taking baby steps over the past two months, but it seems like the inner strength that I have been lacking for quite a few years suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

It's strange, I haven't felt this optimistic, peaceful, and confident in a very long time. I suddenly notice life again, both the good and bad, where before it was mostly a shade of gray. No more worrying about what will happen tomorrow, I'm trying to make the most of today. That's a huge improvement for a worry wart like me.

And old friends have been crawling out of the woodwork, I've had at least five friends that I hadn't heard from in a long time contact me in the past few weeks.

Maybe there is something to this astrology mumbo jumbo after all... 😉
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Ok so my Leo placements are as follows: Sun 4.44 deg; Moon 12.28 deg; Mercury 17.36 deg; Venus 15.38 deg, Saturn 6.19 deg and I have Leo in my 7th House. I know Aquarius is also affected so my ascending is Aquarius 13.22 deg. Virgo Beloved please explain what effect the eclipse might've had and in what arrears of my life??
As for my boyfriend...he has Aqua Sun 20.16 deg and Leo Moon 13.11 and Aqua Mercury 2.43 deg—
I'd really like to know more—
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Okies....updating....teh efect of the eclipse on Leo placements. Well on the eclipse my Mr. Aquarius gave me the keys to his place to move in....and I did so on August 4.

So far it is good and mellow. We are both our independent selves and I am relaxing more than I have in a very long time. I am sleeping more, eating well and surprisingly not feeling like my style is being cramped. LOL, I have even folded his clothes and done some straightening, although I am not a person who likes to generally clean after others. Well, actually, he is quite clean......everything i vacuumed and there is no dust, he showers and bruchases his teeth 2-3 times a day. He has even made me dinner and is traeting me bit like a queen, doing things for me. He will be home for dinner tonight so I will cook since he has this week already.

I am quite a happy one....



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It is perfectly common for Leos and people with strong Leo placements to die during an eclipse in Leo. It would also affect Aquarius' depending on placements...but moreso Leo.

The dream state I was talking about earlier has to do with the the eclipses and Saturn in Virgo in general. It is a very dream-like summer, I have bene noticing, with spiritual issues and a ot fo analysis arising about inner attitudes and habits. Virgo is actually a very spiritual sign, becuase of its polarity with Pisces. It siomply gets expressed differently.

The eclipse in Leo is having us all deal with our HEART and not our head. Leo also rules the heart.
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hey all,

it's quite interesting to hear about this eclipse that has been affecting all leos. i had no idea about it, but now that i do, it sure does explain a lot! i am a leo sun, rising, and venus.. i believe there could be more leo in my chart, but i don't recall at the moment. i've been ultra emotional, and there are many aspects of my life that have been thrown into a frenzy ever since the end of july. unfortunately, the main aspects i'm speaking of surround my love life and relationships. i'm incredibly amazed at the changes that have come about during this time. hope everyone is safe and is bearing through this rough / strange patch!

-slowdance