May 9: The annular eclipse of the Sun conjunct Pallas and star cluster M103 invites us to materialize excellent ideas and to revise our thinking

May 9: The Annular Solar Eclipse is in ecliptic conjunction with Pallas and star cluster M103. A solar eclipse happens every six months, so, contrary what is sometimes believed, it is actually a regular and recurring phenomenon. An eclipse is usually a good indicator of the direction in which the overall development of the planet points to for about a semester. Knowing the atmosphere related to the eclipse is useful, as this allows us to flow with it consciously. After all, our human experience, collectively and individually, is part the development of the planet its evolutionary path. To know the trend of the eclipse is to know the trend of life during the next six months ..

     The solar eclipse of 9/10 May 2013 happens in ecliptic conjunction with star cluster M103, located in the northern constellation Cassiopeia. M103 is a very young cluster, with just 25 million years of existence, representing new projects with a young, fresh impetus. These are likely to be favored by the eclipse. In addition, M103 contains almost exclusively stars of spectral type B, with two giants type M and K, a combination that translates to the need to carry out a project, to give value to ideas, to measure the practical consequences of our personal philosophy. These themes, which explore the relationship between the mind and the material world, will be of great importance in the coming months.

     Possibly the option will arise to give shape to projects that have been latent, dormant or in stand-by for a while. And what better than the strong presence of the asteroid Pallas in this eclipse, as it is the best strategist in the solar system... Indeed, the conjunction of Pallas with the eclipse means plans that are implemented, applied, taking shape through an ordered structure. However, there is no great hurry, the eclipse is in Taurus, zodiac sign of patience. Further, the effect of this will last until November 2013, but during this period continuous and persistent efforts will be worth more useful than wasting all the energy in an initial, passing flare.

     You may need to modify your original ideas if they appear to have problems once you put them in practice. Some people will even go through a philosophical revolution in their minds. Others will reaffirm the consistency of their ideas if they flow properly in material terms. But everyone, in his/her individual experience, shall review the relationship between the mind and the material world, making the appropriate changes. There is no point in insisting on something that does not prove its validity in practice! In any case, it's better to start things anew, and that would be favorable, as the eclipse is also semisextile
(at 30 °) with Jupiter, an indicator of growth, development, progress. In this way, new approaches and new strategies are particularly favored, to be supported by this additional Jovian trend, especially in financial matters. Yes, despite the global crisis, it is still possible to find the necessary material support!

     The eclipse of May 2013 indicates the possibility of gaining greater congruence. Humans tend to use their minds as if they were a separate entity from the material world and nature around. But part of our experience as a species is to learn to integrate mind and matter in a harmonious way. That is in our hands and this eclipse can show us how to move in that way if we want.

   Have a splendid eclipse and carry out your good plans!


Carlos Duarte
Astrologer Researcher...