Your Guide to April’s Solar Eclipse in Aries

When: aApril 8, 2024, at 11:20am PT

What: The solar eclipse of the North Node in Aries

Takeaway: Twill activate its galvanizing solar eclipse motivation and vitality. Don’t forget to schedule a nap. This day also offers a growth-inducing Chiron cazimi, which will highlight any hidden doubts that are holding you back from pursuing your dreams.

This Aries eclipse taps into your passion, hunger and drive

The solar eclipse in Aries continues April 8 is a flashpoint for upheavals, surprises and synchronicities. Since April 2023, eclipses have been happening along the Aries/Libra axis, prompting plot twists around issues of personal agency and relationships.

As an energetic, Mars ruled sign, Aries enters every scene with glowing hooves. This cardinal fire sign enjoys heroic feats, trials of inner and outer strength, and opportunities to sharpen his sword against the whetstone of life’s challenges. Competition – whether with self or others – is the classroom of choice. And similarly, the Aries eclipse on April 8 brings our bravest selves to the fore.

But this eclipse also amplifies Aries’ desire for an adrenaline rush as it takes place next to the moon’s north node, a point in space that indicates increase. The ancients mythologized the North Node as the head of a ravenous dragon – on fire with desire, but disconnected from the feeling of satiety in its belly. When celestial events occur at or near the North Node, they are imbued with a sense of hunger, restlessness, and drive that can sometimes feel bottomless. On or around April 8, be wary of the instinct to overwork yourself and your adrenal glands in pursuit of your goals. If you find yourself spending hours late into the night on projects, mentally rushing toward the future, or overtaxing your body, call upon the balancing medicine of Aries’ opposite: the Venus-ruled sign of Libra. A little rose-scented essential oil on the temples and a nice nap should do the trick. And as self-righteousness increases, it doesn’t hurt to practice asking how others are doing.

Confront your fears with the Chiron cazimi

Don’t forget to keep your diary handy because another important celestial event will take place on the same day. Enter: the Chiron cazimi. Mythologically, Chiron was a half-human, half-centaur known as a “wounded healer.” But he was also a wise mentor and teacher. Astrologically speaking, Chiron is a minor planet that helps us learn and grow through encounters with the sensitive areas of our psyche. On April 8, the same day as the solar eclipse, at 11:28 a.m. PT, Chiron passes within one degree of the Sun and enters a purified state known as a cazimi. At this time, the limiting fears that keep us from fully utilizing our independence, desire, and personal power will rise to the surface of our lives to wrestle with. This may mean becoming aware of areas where we have suppressed our bold opinions, healthy aggression, or vital life force. It can also mean the opposite: you feel extra warm under the collar and you are more likely to throw a tantrum in no time.

It is usually not pleasant to witness the more brutal and less polished aspects of ourselves. But consider this a threshold moment in your journey to regain your moxie. Courageously encountering the fire-breathing dragons of your limiting beliefs or misaligned anger is the key to accessing the sparkling treasures held in their clutches.

Trust your inner authority during eclipse and retrograde turbulence

This eclipse is a solar eclipse, meaning the sun’s light appears to be temporarily extinguished. The Sun is traditionally exalted in Aries and therefore has a place of honor in this sign. When Sol’s lights dim, it can sometimes mean a literal “fall from grace” for those in authority. Around the time of the solar eclipse, world leaders may be humiliated or lose their positions. Likewise, we may need to reassess whether we are taking our inner marching orders from our smartest selves.

To add to the flaming festivities, Mercury will still be retrograde in Aries until it is in direct station April 25. The standard Mercury retrograde protocol applies doubly here: be careful with your words, be careful when dealing with technology, and when in doubt, check the facts. Speaking carelessly in the heat of the moment or making fiery points in an awkward manner can accidentally scorch the conversation. But luckily you have a fire extinguisher at hand to dampen the flames: your sense of humor. Laugh off mistakes when you can, give yourself extra grace, and keep it moving.

Eclipses can be eerie moments, and it’s wise to lie still and rest while they happen. But you may need help around April 8 to shake off the jitters or release pent-up frustration. Spending time in nature, with pets, or bawling into a pillow can reset your system and help you access the transformative possibilities that crackle through the airwaves during this time.

11 ways to work with the solar eclipse in Aries

1. To expect the unexpected. Plan breathing space within yourselfR calendar as a buffer against unforeseen events.
2. Omission of making big decisions or launching major initiatives from March 25 to April 28 (also called eclipse season). Eclipse energy is volatile, so it is best to start projects after the turbulence is over.
3. craft a list of your goals. Then write down what limiting beliefs are keeping you from pursuing it. Brainstorm healthy mindset changes you can make to fuel your fire.
4. Excercise activities that take away the jitters. If you feel like you just drank three shots of espresso, go clean, take up a new hobby, or play with a fidget toy.
5. Ground in your senses, especially if excess energy makes you feel uprooted. Spend time in nature or with pets. Breathe into your belly. Cook nutritious meals.
6. Rest plentiful. Limit screen time, anoint yourself with it essential oilsor meditating before bed can all help you relax.
7. Prioritize quality time with the people and activities that replenish your system. Say no to everything else for now.
8. To make time to feel. Morning crying sessions, afternoon dates with you logand/or impromptu dance parties can all help soothe your emotions.
9. Listen to the Astrology of the Week Ahead podcastas well as Your reading in the ‘This Week’ section of the CHANI app.
10. To learn whether this solar eclipse affects your chart directly through your Transits in the CHANI app. You can also discover how your rising sign will be affected by reading your current celestial chart for the Sun in Libra.
11. Work work through all the emotions this eclipse brings by using the Guided Meditation, Journal Prompts and Ritual in the ‘This Week’ section of the CHANI app.

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