The New Moon Solar Eclipse 5 January 2019 falls at 15º Capricorn. The Solar eclipse is a partial one and the eclipse path will be mainly seen in northeast Asia. The New Moon January astrology has the Moon aligned with poetic and musical fixed star Vega found in Lyra the Harp. It is a romantic one too as it is sextile Neptune. The tarot card associated with Capricorn Decan 2 is the three of pentacles a card associated with architecture and craftsmanship. So this is a great solar eclipse for creativity inspired by a muse.
Solar Eclipse January 2019 Astrology ~ Capricorn Decan 2
The Solar Eclipse January falls in Capricorn decan 2, which is a tough placement such a sensitive body. Instead of home comforts, the new moon seeds are expected to grow in a fairly spartan environment. The land here is hard and dry, so it will take some toil to make it fertile. Much depends on carefully organizing structures in order to yield the best results from this new Moon. This month will probably be one of hard knocks and deferred gratification then. It will be hard for anyone touched by this solar eclipse to be empathetic to anyone who might be lagging behind due to domestic problems. They will have to maintain a ‘pull yourself up by your bootstraps’ approach.
Because of the seductive aspect of this Solar Eclipse. There is an element of using one’s sexual allure to seal a business deal. Those touched by this moon should beware of a potential partner who seems quite blown away by your money, popularity or influence. This is quite an insidious, gold-digging solar eclipse and one could get easily carried away by flattery. The ruthless side of Capricorn decan 2 will do anything to climb the pyramid. Unfortunately, because of this Moon’s sextile to Neptune, we may be blinded by our compassion. The positive side to this Solar Eclipse is that it is a great one if you are creating very elaborate architecture. Capricorn loves to build and sculpture is also well starred.
Solar Eclipse January 2019 Star ~ Vega
Moon with Vega 14º Capricorn ~ “Public disgrace, probably through forgery, loss through writings, some ill-health, success in business, gain through an annuity or pension.” [3] “A compassionate leader; someone who cares. To be focused on humanitarian issues. Hight expectations; seeking a saviour.” [4] and “It gives beneficence, ideality, hopefulness, refinement and changeability, and makes its natives grave, sober, outwardly pretentious and usually lascivious.” The Ebertins bring out the artistic side saying “In a good cosmic configuration, Vega is supposed to give artistic talents especially for music and acting, but also a liking for good living. With eccentric artists, this may lead to a debauched life. Vega is said to pave the way to riches and fame. In connection with the Moon…a tendency for occult and mysticism may be given.” [1]
I have written a whole post on Vega so here are my keywords:
Blood is thicker than water, family honor, loyalty, musical, theatrical, arty and crafty, waxes lyrical, charming the birds from the trees, pied piper, paying the piper, songbirds, lullaby, lair, aspiring, social climbers, class-conscious, divas, wannabes, fans, stalkers, admirers, high status, flash cars, impressive, political clout, gangsters, grasping, publicity hungry, media whores, ancestral talents, dynasties, forging, faking, plastic surgery, perfection, idealism, the pinnacle of success, snobbery, rags to riches, riches to rags, thieving, criminal activity, torture, punishment, law unto themselves.
When I studied Vega and Lyra in depth I found they were definitely associated with wealth and a tad of pretentiousness. It fits very well with the aspirational mountain-climbing goat. But tropical Capricorn is ruled by Saturn, so we get a doubling of the planet’s more severe and authoritarian side, which makes for a great policeman. Stars of the constellation Sagittarius in general “soften tigers, rid the lion of his fierceness, speak to the elephant…..it has lordship over beasts. And because it carries a shaft poised on a drawn bow, it imparts strength to limb and keenness to the intellect, swiftness of movement, and an indefatigable spirit.”[2] Again this just emphasises law and order or the civilisation of the errant criminal or savage!
The 2nd Face Of Capricorn
“A man with a common ape in front of him. This is a face of seeking to do what cannot be done and to attain what cannot be” ~ Picatrix
Artwork ‘Inspiration’ & ‘Whisperer” kindly supplied by J Swofford at :abnormalimage.com and JSwoffordArtandPhoto
Solar Eclipse General Meaning
A solar eclipse is a turbocharged New Moon. Generally, New Moon rituals are perfect for planting new seeds and starting afresh. We are essentially working on the blank canvas of the dark moon where our ideas can gestate in the new moon soil. But with an Eclipse, the Moon comes between the Sun and the Earth. Therefore the lunar interrupts the flow of energy and causes disruption. It breaks our habitual behaviour and gives us a kind of cosmic reboot. The Moon blots out masculine/left brain energy for a while, so the feminine/right brain is flooded with instinctual and intuitive energy. This makes the unconscious, conscious, like when you become aware that you are dreaming.
A Cosmic Reboot
During an eclipse, like the lucid dream, we get that same sudden feeling of hyperawareness. We could do anything!! Sometimes this is so awesome that we don’t know what to do, others even become afraid of their own power. At best, the effect of a solar eclipse can amplify insights gained from a very balanced left and right brain. The Solar eclipse is very good at showing up any imbalances you have. Eg, You are on one leg in tree pose and the Solar eclipse pokes you in the side. The amount of wobble shows how much centering you need to do. A Solar Eclipse can bring an awakening or a shocking revelation that rocks you to the core. It aims to balance out left and right brain hemispheres and therefore consciousness so that you are not lopsided.
Solar Eclipse January Tarot Card For Capricorn Decan 2
The tarot card associated with this decan is the Three Of Pentacles. This card depicts the architect and specialised tradesmen. It is about learning practical skills and putting long-term commitment into building something that will last. Churches are both something useful, lasting and sacred. In this incarnation, you are ” being rewarded at long last for all the effort you have been putting in for so many years (Lifetimes). Others are prepared to back you now and offer support where in the past you struggled alone with your ideas and plans for the future.” ~ teachmetarot. These folk can be elitists, but the material gain that comes with this decan is usually well earned and deserved. The evolved native does not become complacent, nor expect rewards to be handed to them on a plate. Everything is worked hard for and material gains are valued and reinvested for future generations.
Solar Eclipse January 2019 Astrology
