The
May 20 annular solar eclipse in Taurus (in Scorpio in Western Astrology) can
be seen in the following ephemeris (location: Central Virginia):
Sun
Moon Mars Merc Jupt Venus
Sat Rah
5/20/12
5°Ta21' 24°Ar36' 16°Le17' 26°Ar29' 0°Ta40' 29°Ta34'R
29°Vi46'R 11°Sc01'
5/21/12
6°Ta19' 6°Ta24' 16°Le37' 28°Ar34' 0°Ta54' 29°Ta22'R
29°Vi43'R 11°Sc01'
Taurus
– Stability
Sun
in Taurus – Sun signifies self and also activity. When placed
in Taurus it leads to persevering activity but can also cause one to
be overly cautions
Moon
in Taurus – Moon, which signifies the emotional mind as opposed
to Mercury, the intellectual mind, is exalted in Taurus. This leads
to steady emotions but may also cause one to be overly self
controlled.
Jupiter
in Taurus – I find that Jupiter is the planet of expansion and
spirituality. In Taurus it leads to expansion of spiritual,
humanitarian and philosophical studies while staying within fixed
philosophical and religious views (the Taurus effect). In Taurus it
can also cause one to be lethargic and stagnant and self-indulgent
Venus
in Taurus – Venus is comfortable in Taurus; in own sign it
feels like it is home, able to take its shoes off and prop its feet
up. Venus in Taurus leads to well-developed love and prosperity but
may also result in one spending too much time in leisure.
Yogas
– Yoga in Sanskrit means “union”. In Vedic astrology yoga as
planetary combinations or conjunctions. As you can see in the
ephemeris above, several planets find themselves toether in Taurus
over the May 20-21 window.
Sun
+ Moon – This conjunction results in high spiritual capacity,
and the ability to fore go the world for enlightenment.
Sun
+ Jupiter – Active wisdom
Sun
+ Venus – Activity beauty
Moon
+ Jupiter – Gaja Kesari Yoga – an auspicious yoga that helps
one overcome obstacles and reach the fullness of expansion.
Moon
+ Venus – Imagination and beauty
Jupiter
+ Venus – Expansion of beauty.
Geomagnetic Risk Analysis
This
eclipse marks the second major storm, tide and seismic risk factor
this month. Every eclipse is similar to a SuperMoon, although
generally less potent. So expect increasing chances for damaging
storms with high winds and heavy precipitation (we have already had a
good dose here in Virginia and looking at the weather forecast for
the next week more is on the way starting on Sunday). The eclipse
also results in a moderate to severe risk of seismic activity
(magnitude 5 and up) and volcanic eruptions.
The
geomagnetic shock window caused by a solar eclipses typically usually
extends from seven days before to seven days after the exact
alignment The shock window for the May 20 eclipse began on the 13th
but extends into the 30th
because Moon will be moving southward, crossing the celestial equator
on the 29th.
The eclipse will
be visible over parts of Asia, the Pacific Ocean and western North
America. Consequently the risk of geomagnetic action resulting in
storms and seismic activity are higher here. My astrolocality
mapping indicates other target zones including the longitudinal zone
through west Africa and Western Europe (including the UK) in the
western hemisphere, and New Zealand in the east. Central America, the
Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic coast of North America fall under a
horizon arc target zone. This arc target zone crosses southern
Greenland and just touches Iceland on its way across Russia, the
‘stans and into India. While these won’t be the only locations
for the storm and seismic activity during the May 20 eclipse window
the risk level his higher in these areas.