Using Eclipses & Nodal Polarity for Timing & Interpretation: Basics
October 2023
copyright © 2023 by Judith Hill
The last of our recent series of Taurus-Scorpio polarity eclipses (began November 2021) will occur this October 28th at 4:24 pm ET at 5˚. 09 Taurus, a fixed sign of the earth triplicity.
This is an annular, North Node style, Lunar eclipse. Traditionally, “Fixed” sign Lunar eclipses are believed to influence us for as many years as they are hours long (inclusive of totality - which typically lasts only thirty minutes to just over one hour). However, in my practice, I’ve observed that any decent eclipse can produce results in the life when intermittently triggered by transiting planets for one, through one-and-a-half years, sometimes even through two years!
This event’s first and immediate, influences will be felt at least one full week prior through one-three months following.
Eclipses always occur when the lights (Sun and Moon) situated close to the Lunar Nodes. This October 28th eclipse is the epicenter for excess Lunar “pressure” entering at the North Node end, in the “fixed” sign Taurus. Fixed eclipses are thought to be powerful, and the longest lasting in ongoing, effects. Taurus governs the mouth, throat, ENT, and has a significant influence over financial affairs, food, grazing animals, agriculture, the plant world, and the ground itself, La Tierra (plus much more). However, the point of this small article is not interpreting this event, but to teach the interested reader how to interpret them.
To begin your own interpretation process, first locate the ‘house’ of your chart where lives the sign Taurus. This area may experience a lot of “something” flooding in - it could be money, food, objects, pressure, new contacts, swelling, or actual floods (no lie - I’ve seen pipes burst on similar eclipses).
Now observe the opposite sign, Scorpio. Here, we have the South Node. Although the Moon is eclipsed in Taurus, the Sun in Scorpio remains the fulcrum of this eclipse - what I fondly term our “Eclipse Master”.
How do we interpret the Sun-South Node influence, in Scorpio? This is just as important, or more so, than the more obvious Lunar side of this eclipse event!
The area where resides Scorpio in the birth chart will see S. Node effects, i.e. “something” moving out, moving on, cleansing - while also providing an opportunity to perform selfless tasks or helpful service. Some feel this last is a great way to “pay off karmic debts”, thus re-channeling and neutralizing the more potentially harmful effects of the South Node!
The same would hold true should the South Node side of this eclipse occur closely conjunct a natal planet in someone’s birth chart. What exactly does that planet mean to you personally? What does that planet signify in your natal chart? How have you experienced this planet in your life? Does it represent a person, a pet, a vocation, or a health issue? What houses does it rule? What are this planet’s traditional significators? And so forth. These questions must be answered first before deciding the plausible outcome of an eclipse on any “native” - I just love these old astrological terms!
The same logic can be applied to natal planets in Taurus. Should the North Node side of this eclipse (Taurus), happen within a 3˚ orb of a natal planet, it brings a train of desired (or unwanted) Lunar energy, of a Taurus influence, to that singular natal planet. However, the interpretation would be dependent on what that planet means for you in the first place, plus many other factors (including what is possible within the framework of your life and times).
For example, a North Node Lunar eclipse in Taurus is hopeful event for an anemic natal Mars (because Mars rules iron, energy, ambition). Conversely, this same event might be dangerous for a swelling cyst that might be indicated by a natal Venus in Taurus placement (only if relevant - most of you with this placement will not have swelling cysts).
A complete and rare account of eclipse conjunctions by South or North nodal polarity to natal planets is provided in my book “Eclipses and You”, plus remediation tips for eclipses in general. This information is essential to all genre of astrologers and medical astrologers.
Because this book is now ten years old, its nodal polarity eclipse calendar has run out! To remedy this problem, we have blog-posted and updated the world’s first Eclipse Calendar inclusive of Nodal Polarity, for astrological use. You can find this calendar at: https://www.judithhillastrology.com/eclipse-calendar-with-nodal-polarity-2021-2032
This tool will be extremely helpful for your correct interpretation of eclipses inclusive of their North or South polarity. The effects are of each polarity are quite different!
Book of the Month: Eclipses and You
Eclipses and You, available at Amazon, Barnes & Nobles, and The American Federation for Astrologers, Inc.
TESTIMONIALS PLUS AUTHOR’S NOTE (AT BOTTOM)
“ A real achievement. I’ve been waiting for this book for years. I've known that eclipses are powerful events. But there was little reliable guidance out there on how a particular eclipse may affect me and the people around me. This bool explains the impact of eclipses in both simple ways, for novices in astrology like me, and it includes materials for the pro. It is really important to me that the author is a trusted source. Judith Hill is, with several books published for professional astrologers. And I like the title, because that is just the book I wanted.” Sanat
“ Brilliant! One of the only very few books on eclipses out there. Judith's book is unique in that it contains eclipse conjunctions of each natal planet by north and south node giving amazingly detailed and fascinating descriptions. Hill also includes the most complete sections I have ever seen on the effect of eclipses on each sign plus cautions and medical tips. Her chapter on how to mitigate eclipse effects is especially interesting and possibly found nowhere else. Also her eclipse table includes the nodal polarity of each eclipse for 10 years out and I believe this to be the only such table in print. I would recommend this book to any student of eclipses. Written for all levels.” D.M.
“ A must have for astrologers! In general, Judith Hill writes in an elegant yet simple style, peppered with extreme wisdom and humor...As a teacher of astrology, I recommend her books to all my students.” Andrea Gehrz
“Talk about insight. Very good information” Kesari
“As practicing astrologers, we discovered a gold mine in the back of this book. The only section we have ever seen that elucidates the meanings of the transit South and North Node eclipses conjunct or oppose all natal planets! The front of the book is great for all levels - but this back section is worth the whole cost. Wow.”
D. R.
Author’s Note: All books receive some bad reviews from the disgruntled or disappointed readers. Some complaints are factual, others spurious.
Our main, true complaint received is that this book’s thoughtfully included, addendum - the world’s first nodal polarity-inclusive eclipse calendar for astrological use, has run out this October. Yes, it has. This is because the book is ten years old now. However, we have found a good solution!
An updated calendar is available on in our blog, and is cited in new editions of the book, soon to be released.
https://www.judithhillastrology.com/eclipse-calendar-with-nodal-polarity-2021-2032
Another claim is that the interpretations included for all ascendant signs are “the same”. This is hardly true. In fact, each interpretation is extremely specific to the themes of the whole sign house of occurrence for each ascendant sign. There is also a wealth of uniquely descriptive interpretive material for eclipse conjunctions to both natal and transit planets by nodal polarity, something rarely brought forth in previous texts.
Included is The Lunar Secrets series along with Judith's full Lunar Nodes and Eclipses Course and her Moon Lore lecture. Valued at $350, save $70 by purchasing this Bundle!
This is the second and final class of Judith's "Lunar Secrets" series. This new course is hyper focused on First Dose Timing, how the rules are different from harvest and tincture timing, examples. The intention is on Organ support for the Native. It has both Beginner and Pro sections.
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