Astrology of a Lunar Eclipse: The Lunar Eclipse of August 28, 2007
July 16th, 2007 at 12:44 pm (Current Events)
The next eclipse is almost upon us, and this time it will be a total lunar eclipse at 5° Pisces-Virgo. This lunar eclipse is going to be rather more dramatic in its effects than the solar eclipse, even though the geopolitical effects of solar eclipses typically last much longer.
The affected countries and areas (those ruled by Virgo and Pisces) will include Africa, Babylonia/Mesopotamia (Iraq), Croatia, Greece, Jerusalem, Paris, and Portugal. In addition, all places where the lunar eclipse is visible have the potential to be affected.
The eclipse falls right on the ascendant-descendant axis in Washington, DC, which is considered a powerful placement for an eclipse. The effects of the eclipse will last until late winter 2008, and will be most noticeable through late October, 2007. Whenever an eclipse falls on the angles in a given location, the effects there will be powerful. This eclipse is close to the fixed star Fomalhaut, which brings renunciation and sacrifice, an entry to the dark night of the soul, and an eventual re-emergence.
The Lord of the eclipse is Jupiter in Sagittarius, which tends to increase everything, including legal activity (as in creation and enforcement of laws), benefits to religious people, and those associated with higher learning. But Jupiter is opposed from the 10th house by Mars, the god of war, so we will have the law opposed to war this fall. This is expected, as the debate over Iraq grows ever sharper in Congress, particularly around the September deadline imposed earlier this year. The war continues to harm the U.S. executive branch, as Mars squares the ruler of the 10th house of kings, Mercury.
Saturn in Leo, the sign of its detriment, also falls a little bit too close to the Ascendant. This will produce a difficult time for all involved, with a pervading sense of gloom, even despair. This is not a fortunate placement.
Interestingly, the lunar eclipse falls on Vice President Dick Cheney’s natal Ascendant at 2 Virgo, and it will be shortly followed by Saturn’s transit over the Ascendant in late September. This is not an auspicious combination, and added attention to health and social standing would be beneficial.
Worldwide, the volatile, unstable Mercury-Mars square will produce wars, rebellion, and violence, particularly in areas where the planets are on the angles.
Other Related Posts:
- Astrology of the Full Moon: Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse of March 3
- Astrology of Eclipses: Iraq and the Lunar Eclipse of March 3, 2007
- Astrology of Eclipses: Results of Lunar Eclipse of September 7, 2006
- Solar Eclipse of September 11, 2007: Solar Eclipse and Astrology
- Solar Eclipse of August 2008: U.S. Recession Looms Large
Lisa said,
July 19th, 2007 at 9:19 pm
Hi -
Can you pls re advise re the significance of this event for me - it falls on my birthday. I was born on Aug. 28, 1969 at 9:47pm in New York City.
The full moon eclipse sounds rather ominous… is anything I can do to prepare for (or recover from!) negative impacts?
Would appreciate any guidance you can offer.
Thank you!
Lisa
gryphonastrology said,
July 30th, 2007 at 7:05 pm
Hi Lisa,
Meh. Does it fall on anything important in your chart? Probably close to the Sun, but that by itself won’t do much without progressions indicating trouble.
Nina
Karen said,
August 1st, 2007 at 8:44 am
This eclipse also falls on my birthday-I was born on Aug 28, 1981 at 6:01am in Seattle, WA. I am in the midst of a time of lots of change and growth and am wondering how to best spend my birthday this year in order to appreciate whatever lessons this eclipse may bring. Any suggestions? Much love, Karen
Debra said,
August 4th, 2007 at 8:42 am
I’m scheduled to travel to Paris on August 22nd and return to California on September 2nd. This is a work-related trip that includes a week-long cruise along the Seine river. I’m wondering how this full lunar eclipse might impact this trip. I was born at 1:34 PM on July 3, 1963 in Freeport, Illinois.
Thank you so much,
Debra
Nancy said,
August 5th, 2007 at 7:36 am
Interested in your thoughts regarding this eclipse and what it might bring me. I’m a 3 degree Pisces, born 2/22/62 @ 9:02 A.M. As you can see most of my planets are in pisces and aquarius. (Born during great conjuction of 1962) Comments? Thanks in advance. Nancy
gryphonastrology said,
August 5th, 2007 at 8:28 am
Hi Karen, Debra, and Nancy,
Thanks for visiting! Try not to worry about it too much. To put it in perspective: Eclipses affect big things much more than mere individual humans. They have an impact upon nations and governments (and their representatives), only occasionally upon individuals like you or me.
The only time eclipses will have some kind of effect on you is if the more important astrological indicators concur. Eclipses, like transits, can act as a sort of trigger, but they are not the most important thing by far. It’s much better to check out your progressions (and, even better, your primary directions if you’re mathematically inclined), returns, and profections.
As an example, Dick Cheney’s chart has a lot more going on than that eclipse - powerful directions and returns this year. The eclipse on his Ascendant is just the cherry on the cake.
Nina
Anwynn said,
August 5th, 2007 at 8:52 pm
Hello,
This lunar eclipse falls right on my 6degree pisces moon in the tenth. Could you please let me know what I might be in for.
Im new
Thanks
Anwynn
Wendy said,
August 6th, 2007 at 6:46 am
I know you stated that these eclipses tend not to affect individuals unless there are concurrent aspects in the chart.
In general, how would an eclipse like this affect surgery?
Crystal said,
August 6th, 2007 at 1:38 pm
Hello, this is interesting… I am supposed to be at a company conference in Washington, DC September 5-9th. Do you predict any concerns for me? I can provide you with date of birth if needed.
gryphonastrology said,
August 6th, 2007 at 2:34 pm
Hi Anwynn,
Don’t worry about it too much, okay? Read my comment above yours - the same principles should apply. Unless something is setting off this eclipse, then you shouldn’t worry.
Nina
gryphonastrology said,
August 6th, 2007 at 2:39 pm
Hi Wendy,
I generally wouldn’t do surgery on a full moon (eclipse or not), as people tend to bleed more. To be safe, it’s best to wait 36 hours after the exact time of the full moon/eclipse.
Nina
gryphonastrology said,
August 6th, 2007 at 2:40 pm
Hi Crystal,
No, don’t worry about it. Washington, DC, doesn’t seem too strongly affected by this eclipse. Most likely, you will not be, either.
Nina
Chantelle said,
August 7th, 2007 at 1:57 pm
I know that you said that eclipses have a far greater impact on humanity as a whole as opposed to individuals, however, the article also mentioned that a lunar eclipse falling on someone’s Ascendant would be noteworthy. What would be the effects of this? Also, to add to that this same person will have their Moon in Virgo (and Vertex) conjuncted by the Partial Solar Eclipse of September 11th. What woud you derive from that, if anything?
gryphonastrology said,
August 7th, 2007 at 9:41 pm
Hi Chantelle,
Yes, it could be noteworthy, especially combined with that Moon contact. I still would need to examine the directions/progressions/returns for that person (a good few hours’ work
- without those, the eclipse contacts would not necessarily mean much.
Nina
stef rodge said,
August 9th, 2007 at 4:13 pm
Hello,
I’m nervous about this eclipse as work & home have been challenging. Will this eclipse blow the lid off? If so, could that be a good thing or am I being hopelessly hopeful. Are there things I can do to be proactive in creating positive change? I was born March 7, 1968 4am
Susie said,
August 11th, 2007 at 5:57 am
Last eclipse in March 2006, I was hit hard. I had just lost my Mom the last week of February, and my husband of 3 months walked out on March 14th. Life was swept away. None the worse for wear with all I’ve learned, this upcoming Full Lunar is even closer to my degree and I’m being as flexible as I possibly can. Work/Career has been teetering and I have discovered that I will probably not stay long, for I have realized that I have little joy in what I do.
I am a 2°31′06 in house 4 Pisces and and in a relationship with a 23°41′42 in house 7 Virgo man, whom I met right after the Sept 2006 eclipse in Pisces-Virgo. Our relationship is very supportive and communicative.
Will the effects of these upcoming eclipses in both signs proove to be more dramatic and intense for me?
Thanks so much!
Pompey said,
August 14th, 2007 at 2:15 am
Hi this lunar eclipse falls on my 21st birthday. Can you tell me what to expect? or what kind of signifigance this could have for me? P.S. I was born in nashville @7:08PM. Thanks!
Louise said,
August 15th, 2007 at 3:48 pm
can the effect of the eclipes happen a month earlier? I’m waiting for test results which started about July 28th. I’m a Leo , 8/5/58 11:48am est.
Charliehorse said,
August 16th, 2007 at 3:53 pm
Ha! I bet you dollars to donuts as it’s falling right on my 5th house cusp that it will either be about my grand-children or my long term, too long, term Leo lover affecting my health or social standing. He is already before the courts. Seems things are going that way or have been going that way anyways. I suspect they do affect individual’s sometimes at least. Saturn’s transiting my Jupiter in the 4th too.
Just Cruising…
Charliehorse said,
August 16th, 2007 at 3:57 pm
Oh no wait a minute that’s Virgo on my 5th house cusp. So operation by reflex.
Sarah said,
August 20th, 2007 at 7:35 am
I have been feeling this alignment for quite some time. This is no basic Lunar Eclipse and my guides tell me that this could be very significant to the our world Earth. The events of recent days and months, especially in weather changes and gravitational oddities are subjects that i have avoided for my own sanity. I would be interested to know what you all feel from this planetary event. Is there also a planetary alignment occuring with the eclipse?
Raisha said,
August 21st, 2007 at 1:41 pm
Hi Nina, thanks for the posting!!! very interesting.
In my natal chart, I have a most interesting great cross which will be activated almost exactly by the full moon at the end of august, the moon will be over my natal Saturn in 1st house, the sun over my natal uranus in 7th, and they will form squares to my natal sun in 3rd and my natal moon in 9th… pretty strong, if you are curious, look it up may 26th 1964 00:04:00 (just 4 min after midnight from 25th to 26st)), in Medellín, Colombia 75W33 6N15, zone 5…. yes, this has been a veeeery full life… you can imagine, with a very early and strong inner awakening.
Lori said,
August 22nd, 2007 at 10:34 am
What effects could this eclipes have on cervical sugery?
Solana said,
August 22nd, 2007 at 5:07 pm
Hi,
I have question…my rising is 5 degrees pisces and chiron is at 4.41 pisces, an exact conjunction. Will changing geographical locations assist. I had planned a big camping trip to the desert during the eclipse away from the city, which in astrocartography will change my ascendant and only cause a chiron conjunction. Any thoughts? Thank you!
bless,
Solana
Angelica said,
August 22nd, 2007 at 11:34 pm
Hi there,
I’m curious about this particular eclipse and the effect will on my chart. The transiting North Node will conjunct my Natal Moon and My Natal North Node will conjunct the eclipsed Moon. Obvioulsy, I have N Moon conjunct Natal North Node, and in the First House (Aquarius Ascendant, 10 degrees)
Will this be a double trouble time for me? Can anything good happen?
Birth Info
06/23/1970
San Francisco, Ca
22:51 (10:51 pm)
Any comments or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Angelica
suri said,
August 23rd, 2007 at 4:17 am
We are expecting our first baby on 28 August 2007. (Well, that’s the date given by the doctors). We live in Sydney, Australia.
Will this eclipse have any effect either on the mother or the child.
Your response is greatly appreciated.
renu said,
August 23rd, 2007 at 7:55 pm
My DOB is March 10,1971.I have been facing worst period since 2005. Could you please suggest me is this eclipse good or bad for me??
Emo hard!! said,
August 28th, 2007 at 2:15 am
The lunar eclipse thing is happening at the moment in beautiful nz and its not realy enjoyable cz of cloudz in th way! I WANT A SOLAR ELIPSE!!
Sotiria said,
August 28th, 2007 at 2:18 am
This lunar eclipse affects my ascendant of 5 Virgo and my venus on the descendant of 5 pisces. How will this affect me? Also, I live in Greece and am wondering if the wildfires that have been going on here are a manifestation of this eclipse?
DOB: March 19 1976, UK 3:43pm
Emo hard!! said,
August 28th, 2007 at 2:36 am
Oh and the time here is 10.36pm
Ziegford said,
August 28th, 2007 at 2:37 am
It is now 6:36am. Just got to see the eclipse it was great.. I am in West Virginia
Andrew said,
August 28th, 2007 at 2:45 am
Hi, While looking at the Lunar eclipse I also saw a mini falling star on the bottom right of my view, does that mean anything? My star sign is a scorpio.
sye said,
August 28th, 2007 at 4:04 am
hello,
just want to ask if what is in store for me or on my health.any significant impact on it due to this lunar eclipse.
thanks and more power!
my DOB is Sept. 9, 1979
jojo said,
August 28th, 2007 at 4:04 am
cool wow this is so cool
Alexis said,
August 28th, 2007 at 5:17 am
Hi,
I have a court date (traffic offence) on the 7th of September - how will the two eclipses affect it?
Many thanks
louise said,
August 28th, 2007 at 5:58 am
Prior to this eclipse, a good friend said she wanted to be through with me because of something I said to someone else.
Without going into great detail, I was merely repeating what I knew of a very tumultous situation– i did not know if the comments were true or false-
just repeated the facts that had transpired.
Should I let this friendship go? Or attempt to reconcile and forgive and forget.
I am a Pisces (2.22.54) with Gemini rising- person is an aries with cancer rising 4-16-46 please advise
gryphonastrology said,
August 28th, 2007 at 6:59 am
Hi Alexis,
It won’t.
Nina
gryphonastrology said,
August 28th, 2007 at 7:01 am
Hi Andrew,
That’s really cool! Hopefully you made a wish on the falling star. I don’t think the falling star has a specific astrological significance, though.
Nina
gryphonastrology said,
August 28th, 2007 at 7:13 am
Hi Sotiria,
I’ve wondered the same thing about the Greek wildfires. Mars (fire) + Jupiter in Sagittarius (a fiery sign) = big fires. I was so sorry to hear about it.
Nina
gryphonastrology said,
August 28th, 2007 at 7:14 am
Hi Solana,
A temporary change of location shouldn’t affect anything very much.
Nina
Sarah said,
August 28th, 2007 at 8:16 am
Hi,
The eclipse is going to be opposite my natal moon, and my daughter’s true node. Does anyone know how this may affect us?
Sarah
Tina said,
August 28th, 2007 at 9:33 am
Hi!
My sun is in Pisces and moon in Leo, and I live in Pakistan. I felt the last 3 sets of eclipses HUGELY, went through a divorce, complete upheaval, all for the better however. How will this lunar eclipse affect me given it will not be visble from here? Thanks!
Tina
Ida said,
August 28th, 2007 at 10:07 am
My DOB is 28/08/1982.
I”m studying so hard for the most important exam in my life, which I’m planning to give on nov. How will this eclips affect me this aspect? My ascendent is scorpio.
Ida
Leieqe said,
August 28th, 2007 at 10:27 am
Hi, your site is very informative. My question after reading all of the above is, with the August 28th eclipse in Pisces. How would it affect someone like me, with Saturn in Pisces in my 3rd house?
Leieqe
Thank you,
Anna said,
August 28th, 2007 at 11:33 am
The eclipse is hitting my Jupiter in the 4th house 5 degrees of Virgo, how will this effect me? I just broke up with my boyfriend and I know venus is retrograde. Any help will be appreciated.
Thank you,
Anna
Anna said,
August 28th, 2007 at 11:49 am
The eclipse is effecting my Jupiter in the fourth house 5 degrees of Virgo and I just broke up with my boyfriend and I know Venus is retrograde.
Your help is appreciated.
Anna
Sarah said,
August 28th, 2007 at 2:10 pm
Hi,
I was wondering how this lunar eclipse will impact myself and my baby. My moon is 7* Pisces in the 2nd house, conjunct her north node in her 6th house.
Sarah
daisydeadhead said,
August 28th, 2007 at 2:25 pm
I’m linking you, and just wanted you to know…have a great lunar eclipse!
Andrew Ian Murphy said,
August 28th, 2007 at 5:32 pm
I am wondering if this is a possible time when the war on Iran may begin?
kirralee2 said,
August 28th, 2007 at 7:08 pm
hi,
I dont know to much about astrology. I was born on 6th june 1981. My husband on the 18th August 1980. I can never sleep during a full moon (not sure why). I have 3 daughters and am wanting to concieve a boy. I ovulated during the total lunar eclipse and I experienced ovuation spotting (which is supposed to be a strong fertiliy indicator) I have never had spotting during an ovulation. Could this be due to the lunar eclipse? Does the moon effect your fertiliy/ sex of baby? Thankyou Kirralee
arooje said,
August 29th, 2007 at 4:41 am
hi nina, my dob is 7th march 1977 at 5am in murree (pakistan), just want to know lunar eclipse’s effects on me as iam pure pisces. thanks
Tina said,
August 29th, 2007 at 2:51 pm
Hello,
Both myself and my boyfriend were born with venus retrogrades and starting on the 22nd of August he has been very distant and aloof. The eclipse on the 28th falls right in his 5th house. I know that he is currently under enormous pressure with work, family and living situation but what does this mean for our relationship?
His information is:
03.21.85
7:45pm (he thinks)
Ambler, PA
Any help would do wonders for my sanity level at this time:
my info is:
6/13/80
7:40am
Boonton, NJ
Thanks so much and god bless
Tina
caro said,
August 30th, 2007 at 5:21 am
My Libra BF & i (Aquarius), who are (were?) very much in love, were right on the verge of long term commitment. For some crazy reason, i pushed too hard the day before the eclipse, and he turned 180 degrees to break up with me. Other astrologers say partings around an eclipse are final, and that’s how it feels. I see there are other breakups so i don’t know what to think. Help?
caro said,
August 30th, 2007 at 9:51 am
Hi again. I thought i completed my entry but can’t find it now on this site. My sad story is that an Aquarius-Libra relationship that was on the verge of long term commitment was broken off the day before the eclipse by the very angry Libra (because the Aq. pushed too hard for an immediate decision). I read on other astro sites that endings at the time of a total lunar eclipse are irreversible. Is this true, and is there no hope?
Teddy said,
August 31st, 2007 at 10:47 am
Hi Nina, My lunar return just kicked off with a bang–could it be because my moon is @ 7 Pisces? 6th and 8th houses were involved (natal and lunar charts). I was offered a strange job which I didn’t take–not enough details to make me comfortable–assisting a photographer who actually hung up on me when I wanted to know exactly what was going on.
Davida O'Sweeney said,
August 31st, 2007 at 11:48 am
This is a very interesting site! I found this by googling the significance of the lunar eclipse. Like many here, I’ve had a relationship breakup. I live in DC. Dare I hope for his return? Thanks for any info on splitsville.
Duncan said,
September 2nd, 2007 at 12:09 pm
Hi,
My daughter was born 2:17am on Aug28th during the lunar eclipse, in Bellevue, Wa. What - if any - is the significance of this on her future?
Thanks