January 20th, 2019 brings us a Full Moon and total lunar eclipse in Leo! Squaring Uranus, the planet of upheaval, we may be feeling impulsive and moody especially when it comes to relationships. We are feeling prone to emotional outbursts and frustration with restrictions. This is not a good eclipse for making sudden changes.  Mercury is also square Uranus which makes mishaps in communication more likely, and ups the chances of receiving unexpected news. Uranus and Mercury’s paired influence may make life feel chaotic around you, like everything is moving and coming at you so fast that keeping up feels impossible. If you have the choice, avoid signing paperwork or reading through anything complicated where you need to have your eye on details; focus and concentration is probably a bit scattered at this time.

What we thought we wanted in October-November may be very different today, and now is the time to check in and ask ourselves about that, and sit with whatever feelings this brings up. This could be kind of an uncomfortable transit, and we need to pay attention to the ways that we may be leaning into numbing out to make it easier. If we want to reap the biggest benefits from this powerful eclipse, we are best served by not indulging in whatever usually helps us numb ourselves (whether that’s drinking to excess, watching TV, texting exes who still flirt with you, or whatever your jam is to distract you from the discomfort you find in solitude). Creativity is heightened now, so you may be grounded and gratified by channeling your energies into an art project of some kind.

Rather than focusing your attention on boldly stating your intentions, this lunation invites us to sit in stillness and listen for answers. Whatever shifts that come now are subtly felt now, but strong, and are taking us into a new cycle. Take a deep breath, be gentle with yourself, and stay flexible. <3