Solar Eclipse September 2015 Healing Broken Hearts

The solar eclipse on September 13, 2015 at 20°10′ Virgo falls just within Virgo decan 3. The solar eclipse astrology does bring some pain and change, but the change is positive and heals the pain of a broken heart. One of the best things about this solar eclipse is that it brings to an end the extreme misfortune of the March 2015 solar eclipse phase.

The previous eclipse phase dealt with the radical upheaval of the long-running Uranus Pluto squares. We had to deal with a lot of negative karmic issues, much fear and inhibition. The September 13 solar eclipse is far less challenging and more future oriented. It presents a great opportunity to realize how relationships have gone bad and how to right the imbalances through positive change.

New Moon Solar Eclipse Meaning

Like any new moon, a solar eclipse represents the end of one cycle and the beginning of a new cycle. The strongest and most important aspect in all of astrology is the Sun conjunct Moon. It means that all possibilities are on the table and you can rightly put yourself in the forefront of new plans for the future.

Old habits, behaviors and beliefs can be questioned as you search for new and inventive ways to make progress. This is the ideal time to make a fresh start and start writing down a to-do list on a blank sheet of paper. The impulsive and enthusiastic nature of a solar eclipse means that not all new projects will succeed, however a solar eclipse in not only one point in time.

The horoscope for a new moon or solar eclipse is like a snap shot in time, but like old style photography, it takes time to develop. This solar eclipse will remain active until the next solar eclipse in March 2016. As the eclipse cycle progresses, planetary aspects to the eclipse degree will mark more active times when events relating to the eclipse will likely unfold. There are four very promising planetary conjunctions to the eclipse degree of 20°10′ Virgo in this eclipse phase.

Mars passes over the solar eclipse degree on October 27. Venus passes over on October 29/30. The Venus Mars alignment is exact on November 2. This week or so will be critical for realizing the root causes of any love relationships issues in relation to the solar eclipse themes. Jupiter hits the eclipse degree on November 23 then again in retrograde motion on February 22, 2016. These two periods should be times of happiness and growth in love relationships. The final pass of Jupiter comes after this eclipse phase on July 21, 2016. However, it will still be important, perhaps a time of culmination for relationships.

Solar Eclipse September 2015 Astrology

On first glance, the astrology of the September 17 solar eclipse looks fairly challenging. Lots of red lines in the chart below suggest stress and conflict. But when we delve a little deeper we find that these stressful aspects lead into very promising ones.

The same can be for the star with which this solar eclipse aligns. At 21°49′ Virgo is the fixed star Denebola, in the Tail of Leo the Lion. According to tradition, this star gives misfortune, despair, regrets and public disgrace. But it is why these negative outcomes can occur that gives us more hope. Denebola make makes people noble, generous, open-minded and forward thinking.

Old time astrologers wrote their interpretation in times of strict tradition, when future oriented thinking could lead you to The Inquisition. So misfortune would result from promoting new ways of thinking. The generosity given by Denebola could also be taken advantage of. This seemed especially so in love relationships, where the Saturn Venus nature of this star came out:

“In classical and medieval times a man’s misfortune and disgrace was generally attributed to a woman.” *

So we now have a solar eclipse theme of generosity being taken advantage of in relationships, plus the challenges associated with future oriented thinking. As shown in the solar eclipse September 2015 astrology chart below, the major aspect to the Sun and Moon is the opposition to Chiron.

Healing Broken Hearts

The solar eclipse opposite Chiron suggests a wound to the solar self-esteem, feeling unable to fully express ourselves or being dominated. Unfulfilled or wounded lunar emotions may result from rejection, or in other ways being hurt in a relationship. The effect on children or other family members may be issues, along with associated grief and guilt.

In exposing these wounds, Chiron will force us to learn about methods to regain self-esteem and pride, to repair hurt feeling and remove guilt. Natural techniques to heal the psychology are preferable, methods such as astrology, tarot, herbal medicine, yoga, past life regression, and the list goes on.

Sun quincunx Uranus is the other aspect to the solar eclipse. The karmic nature of the quincunx mixes well with the retrograde motion of Uranus, Neptune and Chiron. The Star Denebola also involves karmic issues as it is the only animal in the ecliptic constellations that faces backwards. The Lion’s tail itself relates to the past, but then facing forward it gives the future orientation theme.

Uranus is also future oriented. Moon and Sun quincunx Uranus suggests a stressful situation in which karmic re-balancing comes following some dramatic swings. In this case, an inventive or new approach is required to heal the ego and emotions. Although a disruptive eclipse, creativity and brilliance will help on the path to a new future, a stronger and more emotionally balanced person ready for new love.

A new start is defined by the solar eclipse itself, by the star Denebola, and now by Uranus. The relationship theme came with the star, and now if we follow the blue line from Uranus we find Venus and Mars. Though the Venus Mars conjunction is very wide at over seven degrees, it is important given the trines from both these love relationship planets to Uranus. It becomes even more important when we remember that the exact conjunction occurs on the solar eclipse degree in early November 2015. Jupiter passing this degree later in November then another two times, makes the Venus Mars conjunction a bigger and more fortunate feature of the solar eclipse chart.

Venus conjunct Mars has a profound effect on relationships. It gives the perfect mix of love and lust, making us feel and look more attractive. Venus trine Uranus and Mars trine Uranus energize the desire and pursuit of a mate with anticipation and electric attraction. Intuition and a creative spark apply to love relationships plus other areas of life. New creative projects can succeed with this boost of enthusiasm and initiative.

However, just as with new inventions, the intense burst of energy in the initial stages of romance will fade. I am still very optimistic about this eclipse because of the activation of the eclipse point by the Venus Mars conjunction and then three times by Jupiter. This poking and prodding will live legs to new love. It will also stimulate the re-invigoration of flagging relationships, which should also enjoy the healing qualities of this solar eclipse.

Mercury sextile Venus is the tightest aspect in the solar eclipse horoscope at 0°20′. This sociable influence reduces stress and increases harmony. It will help us get in touch with our own psychology in order to heal the wound exposed by Chiron. Increased charisma and diplomatic skills will assist in the healing of relationships and the formation of new ones.

Jupiter opposite Neptune is the major background influence to the solar eclipse. This sparks curiosity and experimentation to alleviate spiritual growing pains. This will assist in the trial and error process of finding the appropriate healing methods.

However, Jupiter opposite Neptune present its own challenges. There is an increased chance of self-deception, or a continuation of the initial theme of being taken advantage of. In our search for the truth, we may encounter extremes in beliefs and ideas. Finding the right balance is key, and this applies to all the themes brought up by this September 2015 solar eclipse.

Solar Eclipse September 2015 Visibility

If this eclipse directly impacts your horoscope decan you can read about its effect in your monthly horoscope. For more detail about how it effects your natal chart see Sun Transits.