April 25/26: The Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio in contra parallel to galaxy M91 shows a good semester to integrate isolated elements of our personality; Pallas, Venus and star cluster M10 reveal enriching exchanges in relationships

Abril25/26: Pallas is conjunct Venus, sextile Chiron, and parallel to star cluster M10. This combination is excellent to  engage in rewarding social activities. M10 is a cluster with a heterogeneous stellar population: photos show stars of different sizes and colors, which point to a great time to interact with several different people. Far from suffering from the differences, there might be fruitful exchanges going on, as Pallas means good solutions and plans, while Chiron provides good advice and knowledge. Venus cannot help but feeling grateful for this, so don't spend your time alone! This is not a good day for isolation plans...

     On the other hand, the event of the day (and probably of the month) is the Lunar Eclipse in contra parallel to galaxy M91 of the Virgo cluster. While the partial eclipse happens only on April 25/26, it actually sets a trend that will be developing gradually over the next six months. The eclipse's contact with M91 indicates that this time, the theme of the eclipse is the adequate integration of elements alienated from our consciousness, personality or society. Why this?

     Barred-spiral galaxy M91 is distant and difficult to observe, so it takes on a connotation of something that is far, non-integrated or which is not fully conscious (visible). Moreover, the movement of M91 is contrary to the overall motion of the Virgo cluster, its own social galactic environment. M91 indicates a trend that goes against the flow, against what is socially acceptable. This makes M91 symbolize very individualistic parts of personality, a resistance to go with the "common sense", and also marginalized people or groups in today's society. The Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio, the Zodiac sign of fusion, communion, merging (to the point of dependence), points to the need to balance and heal this relative isolation, which can be detrimental as non-integrated factors always cause discomfort or resistance. The emotions of the eclipse in Scorpio, particularly when it happens conjunct Saturn, can make surface resentment, a feeling of injustice and loneliness caused by this isolation. In the event that these emotions arise in the next months, we must work on them to release and then move forward ...

     We may expect in the next six months important insights (integrating unconscious or semi-conscious ideas and facts). Our task is to gradually give a proper place to trends, projects, desires, plans, intentions and people who normally are relegated to the background in our daily lives. We must dare to do whatever one feels as an authentic trend, even if it goes beyond the normal routine! Some people will surprise others as they make unexpected plans and show an unusual behavior. But that would be a positive indicator that they are allowing to express obscure but real facets of themselves, hidden talents and versatility in their personalities.

     It is therefore an ideal semester for seriously compromising ourselves with solving pending issues, especially if they date from long ago. And at a global level, humankind has the opportunity to take a step forward in its development. Society can reach out to support and integrate those who have been marginalized by opposing the status quo or who have been relegated as "minorities." A society matures and grows in the measure that it includes and accepts all of its members, not excluding some in favor of others. We are all on the same planet and there is room for everyone...

Carlos Duarte
Astrologer Researcher