The Solar Eclipse conjunct the group of galaxies The Box, in opposition to Chiron reveals an important time for health, learning, repairs and social integration

Solar Eclipse in ecliptic conjunction with The Box, in opposition to Chiron and nebula M 78

      The solar eclipse this time falls in ecliptic conjunction to the box, a group of 4 galaxies in the constellation Coma Berenices. From Earth, we see them lined up in a rectangle, which gives rise to its popular name. Right angles suggest order, structure, as well as the number 4, so that The Box represents situations that are structured or need to be structured. Even more so, when the box is in the zodiac sign of Virgo, known to be the most orderly of the zodiac. Definitely, the eclipse trend indicates that we need to put structure and order in ... what?

     The eclipse falls in an almost exact opposition to Chiron, so this small planet has an important role in this eclipse. Chiron 's main astrological association is with health and healing... The eclipse in Virgo with Chiron-like accents points to effective cures through accurate diagnoses and therapies. This can be seen by the fact that Chiron is parallel to M78, a nebula in the constellation Orion. M78's features suggest introspection, being a kind of "inner light": two of its B-type stars light up the nebula from within. The stars of spectral type B, of very high temperature, are related astrologically to intellectual activity, so that M78, as a reflection nebula, actually reflects intellectual awareness, knowledge, wisdom.

     The Chiron / M78 combination is therefore a central theme of the eclipse, which can match with excellent results in diagnostics and therapies if they are suitable to treat specific health problems. On the other hand, wisdom and deep reflection are characteristics that can indicate crucial moments in psychoanalysis, in any type of study or educational activity and also in household repairs.

       At the international level, the eclipse takes on a different hue: it coincides with the mass exodus of migrants in various parts of the world. Chiron in Pisces clearly represents the population that needs to relocate, including the victims of failed sea travel... M78, from another point of view, greatly obscures the starlight it holds inside: it has dense dust clouds that block light to a certain extent. This feature reflects the impediments experienced by refugees and migrants in their journeys. The fact that the eclipse falls in a very exact opposition to Chiron means the need to take care of this situation with a very good organization, as indicated by The Box. Perhaps something important will be structured in our society in order to take care of these unfortunate crises.

     This means that one of the dominant themes in the next six months -time of validity of the solar eclipse- will undoubtedly be the migrants and the measures to manage their situation and their integration in many countries. For this to happen, many structural changes in our society must be implemented. These are indicated by Uranus at 150 ° from the eclipse. Uranus also symbolizes the resistance to integration, despite the existing needs. But not everyone agrees with humanitarian aid and the issuing of visas.

       However, on a personal level, we can use the eclipse instead of suffering from it, by making advance purposefully situations concerning diagnostics, health, education, teaching, research, or simply by participating in conversations that will leave a deep and interesting footprint... And if there are psychological problems of personal integration, difficulties in relating or feeling accepted, it is also positive to work on them during this next semester, with many chances that the problem will be overcome. Insecurities can wane when we work on them.

     Enjoy the solar eclipse! Stay tuned for the analysis of the next Lunar eclipse on September 27/28.

Carlos Duarte
Research Astrologer

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