Feliz Año compañeros!
Although we are 7 weeks away from the first eclipse of the year, on March 25, I find myself already betwixted and between; and, I am wondering if anyone else has realized that this upcoming eclipse cycle is changing it's presentation and I can't seem to figure out why.
If you recall, the past several years, eclipse cycles have begun with a new moon/ Solar eclipse, and followed 2 weeks later with a full moon/ Lunar eclipse. However, this year, March 25, 2024 will begin the eclipse cycle with a Full moon/ Lunar eclipse (5♎️), a south node eclipse, Saros 113; then, April 8, 2024 will be a new Moon/ Solar Eclipse (19♈️), a north node eclipse, Saros 139.
Hmmmm, why is that? What caused that? I just spent the last two hours re-reading my copy of Jansky's book: Interpreting the Eclipses, and unfortunately I found not the answer to my question. I even have pondered potentially this is the is the result of a change in Saros cycles; however, I found no answers as to why now we have the Lunar eclipse first and following, the Solar eclipse this year. And what was the impetus to the change in order. Is there any rhyme or reason to this presentation change? Additionally, for how long will this presentation be in existence? What, if any, is the archetypal meaning. Yes, I am aware that rarely eclipses come in 3's, as well, which we haven't had in a few years.
Thank you in advance for enhancing my understanding of my perplexity.
God bless, in gratitude,
Your Chocolate Astrologer ♥️
It is not all that unusual for a lunar eclipse to proceed a solar eclipse, although it happens less frequently than solar first/lunar next. Two eclipse seasons happen every year, apprx 6 month apart, in relationship to one node or the other, with the potential of hosting 4 to 6 or 7 eclipses in a calendar year. It is interesting to note that for both the spring and fall, the lunar eclipse preceeds the solar eclipse. Definitely food for thought..