THERE'S A BLOOD MOON ON THE RISE, APRIL 4TH

"Full Pink Moon – April This name came from the herb moss pink, or wild ground phlox, which is one of the earliest widespread flowers of the spring. Other names for this month’s celestial body include the Full Sprouting Grass Moon, the Egg Moon, and among coastal tribes the Full Fish Moon, because this was the time that the shad swam upstream to spawn." -The Farmer's Almanac

At 5:05am (PDT) on April 4th, we have the domino effect with the third of four total eclipses in a row. This blood moon in Libra promises to be surprising, unexpected, and shocking. The balancing act of the Libra scales will be tested by being in the immolating sign of Aries, followed Jupiter's trine in Leo. Translation: keep calm, take a deep breath, don't judge by appearances, go for neutrality, and have faith something wonderful will come from this. Not just wonderful, but seemingly miraculous. 

Coming on the heels of Good Friday and Passover, this Holy Saturday lunation inspires resurrection from the tortuous death of anything that has been holding us back. In Tarot, this would be represented by the cards Judgment and Death. The Judgment card speaks to awakening from punishing, self-defeating speech and behavior to seeing limitless potential and opportunity for regeneration. The Death card allows us to get past the funeral, the burial, and the period of bereavement to see life always follows death. Spring always follows winter. We are ready for our despair to give way to the joy and happiness we have been denied. There is nothing more to do, to say, and to wrestle with-we are free to go. The lessons learned gives us gratitude for whatever wakes us up, moves us forward, and inspires us to courageously embrace our highest good.

Some affirmations for this Eclipsed Blood Moon:

• I am in the right place, at the right time, successfully engaged in the right activity.
• I can handle this situation with poise, dignity, and strength.
• I am ready to experience my good in whatever form it takes.
• My heart and spirit attracts the best.
• I take a leap of faith to manifest that which benefits myself and others.
• I am peaceful and resourceful.