{"id":53478,"date":"2024-04-08T08:24:16","date_gmt":"2024-04-08T12:24:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/?p=53478"},"modified":"2024-10-10T16:57:06","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T20:57:06","slug":"april-2024-total-solar-eclipse-astrology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/april-2024-total-solar-eclipse-astrology\/","title":{"rendered":"April 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Astrology and Predictions: &#8216;Lights Out&#8217; Will Lead To Breakthroughs Around April 8"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-primary-light-background-color has-background\"><strong><span style=\"color: #222222;\" class=\"stk-highlight\">The April 2024 total solar eclipse in Aries is on April 8. It will darken the daytime sky in parts of the world, but when the light returns, so will clarity. All about the astrology of the April 2024 total solar eclipse, including the role of Chiron, and predictions for this second eclipse of the year (yes, there are more!) <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Astrology Meaning of the April 2024 Total Solar Eclipse<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The April 2024 total solar eclipse is also a new moon in groundbreaking, fearless <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/horoscopes\/daily\/aries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aries<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This total solar <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/astrology\/eclipses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eclipse<\/a> should be a stunning spectacle that darkens the daytime sky in some parts of the world. Get your eclipse glasses ready: It will be visible over most of the U.S., <em><a href=\"https:\/\/science.nasa.gov\/eclipses\/future-eclipses\/eclipse-2024\/where-when\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">according to NASA<\/a><\/em> (even if just partially)!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See Ophi from The AstroTwins talk about how the total solar eclipse will affect your zodiac sign, on WABC-TV New York, in the player below or at <a href=\"https:\/\/abc7ny.com\/solar-eclipse-by-the-astrological-signs-what-means-depending-on-your-sign-reading-stars-sun-moon\/14633701\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/abc7ny.com\/video\/embed\/?pid=14634301\" allowfullscreen frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Time Is the April 2024 Total Solar Eclipse in Aries?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The April 8 total solar eclipse occurs at 2:21 PM EST. April 8, 2024, is a Monday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"as_toc_About_Solar_Eclipses\">April 8 Eclipse Astrology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>What happens during a solar eclipse?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During solar eclipses, the moon is directly between the Earth and Sun (known as a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/astrology\/cosmic-compatibility\/same-sign-conjunct\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">conjunction<\/a>, or meetup, of the <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/astrology\/planets\/sun\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"as_learn_article\" data-id=\"34727\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sun<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/astrology\/planets\/moon\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"as_learn_article\" data-id=\"34785\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">moon<\/a>). During this brief time, the moon can block out the Sun\u2019s light, temporarily disconnecting us from our\u00a0sense of reality. This is what&#8217;s expected to happen at the solar eclipse, April 8, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solar eclipses occur at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/astrology\/new-moons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">new\u00a0moons<\/a>. The April 2024 total solar eclipse is also an <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/aries-new-moon-meaning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aries new moon<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eclipses in 2024: The Action Begins <em>Before<\/em> April 8!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, is getting a lot of attention because of the spectacle it&#8217;s expected to create. We have friends who are planning &#8220;Eclipse Vacations&#8221; and some state governments, like in New York, are promoting tourism for the &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iloveny.com\/events\/eclipse-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">path of totality<\/a>.&#8221; Many schools are centering <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/eclipse-school-teach-science-experiment-a179fe2c0ac71074087678d7b52dc281\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">education lessons around solar eclipse science<\/a>, or simply closing, worried the darkening skies could create a safety issue for kids if drivers are distracted by the spectacle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the eclipse action actually begins on March 25, 2024, with the first eclipse of the year, a <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/astrology\/eclipses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lunar eclipse<\/a>, at the <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/libra-full-moon-meaning-and-astrology\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"50488\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Libra full moon<\/a>! This lunar eclipse links back to October 14, 2023, when a <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/libra-new-moon-meaning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Libra solar (new moon) eclipse<\/a> set events in motion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Eclipses come in pairs, as a duo of opposite signs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/spring-eclipse-season-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aries new moon and hybrid eclipse on April 20, <em>2023<\/em><\/a>, we have been in a cycle of eclipses on the Aries-Libra axis. These are the zodiac signs that rule war and peace, themes that have rocked the world over the past year-plus. Aries is ruled by combative\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/astrology\/planets\/mars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mars<\/a>, Libra by conciliatory\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/astrology\/planets\/venus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Venus<\/a>. They\u2019ve arrived to help us work through that balance, and unfortunately, humanity isn\u2019t exactly doing very well with the assignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But there\u2019s still time, and the opportunity to spread peace exists at the individual level too. The Libra lunar eclipse on March 25 will be a wakeup call for all of us to examine our relationships, and how well we coexist with people who might have very different values and agendas than our own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two weeks later, on April 8, the skies serve up the total solar eclipse in Aries. In this &#8220;eclipse corridor&#8221; between March 25 and the April 8, we\u2019ll also see communication planet\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/mercury-retrograde-in-aries\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"53998\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mercury turn retrograde\u00a0in Aries<\/a> (from April 1-25)!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You can read about all the <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/2024-eclipses-calendar-and-astrology-forecast\/\">2024 Eclipses here<\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The April 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Brings Surprises<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The April 2024 total solar eclipse on April 8 can set you on a new path that you hadn\u2019t imagined for yourself. While it may be surprising\u2014or not something you even expected\u2014a solar eclipse has a bigger vision in store for you. We have a finite focus as human beings, and it\u2019s natural to concentrate on what\u2019s in front of you. At times, this can limit your perspective, however and cause you to miss out on opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll all feel the \u201clights out\u201d effects of this lunation, which can reveal any vacuums in leadership\u2014and summon you to take charge and blaze trails where your talents are in demand. That&#8217;s how the total solar eclipse affects us all, astrologically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\" id=\"as_toc_&quot;Chironeclipe&quot;\"><strong>But there&#8217;s more!<\/strong> <strong>Enter, Chiron.<\/strong> <strong>(Solar Eclipse conjunct Chiron to be precise!)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re casting eyes on <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/astrology\/planets\/chiron\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"as_learn_article\" data-id=\"34803\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chiron<\/a>, the \u201cwounded healer\u201d comet that orbits between traditional <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/astrology\/planets\/saturn\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"as_learn_article\" data-id=\"34795\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Saturn<\/a> and radical <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/astrology\/planets\/uranus\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"as_learn_article\" data-id=\"34797\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Uranus<\/a>. On April 8, 2024, Chiron sits right next to the total solar eclipse! Symbolized by a key, Chiron helps us unlock the wisdom gained from our hardships. Chiron in this position makes its presence known in April\u2014big time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The April 8 eclipse also lands during Aries Season, when the <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/astrology\/planets\/sun\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"as_learn_article\" data-id=\"34727\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sun<\/a> travels through this <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/astrology\/zodiac-signs\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"as_learn_article\" data-id=\"2383\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">zodiac sign<\/a> for four weeks, and we all feel its energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, to recap: The moon, Sun and Chiron are <em>all<\/em> lining up in <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/horoscopes\/daily\/aries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aries<\/a>, the sign of the warrior and transcendent leader. (Our resident astrologer Matthew Swann has dubbed this occurrence, &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/solar-eclipse-conjunct-chiron-chironeclipse\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"54145\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chironeclipse<\/a>&#8220;!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bottom line: As mentioned, we will all feel the &#8220;lights out&#8221; effects of the April 2024 total solar eclipse. But when the light returns, so does clarity. The April 8 eclipse could initiate an awe-inspiring personal development, a global event or scientific breakthrough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/embed.acast.com\/659092f1ad34e40016c617ea\/661070b4768298001790ad55\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"100%\" height=\"110px\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"as_toc_Eclipse_Predictions\">Predictions for the April 2024 Total Solar Eclipse in Aries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some things we&#8217;re keeping our eye on with this eclipse event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>A worldwide reckoning?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re looking at April 8 as a major day for events because this eclipse lands alongside <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/astrology\/planets\/chiron\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"as_learn_article\" data-id=\"34803\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chiron<\/a>, as we mentioned above. Chiron has been <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/chiron-aries\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"38005\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">transiting through warrior Aries since 2018<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can we repair the rifts of recent years, from the political aisles to literal battlefields?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u201cChironeclipse\u201d sounds a major wakeup call. The impact of collective rage, authoritarianism and the embattled existence under which many are living will be clear. Humanity will be faced with a choice: we either lay down our swords and negotiate or exacerbate &#8220;war wounds&#8221; and continue to destroy each other and fight to the death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Could there be an assassination attempt on a world leader?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gun violence has been on the rise in recent years, and sadly, this trend is not likely to end while the <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/2023-lunar-nodes-astrology-and-horoscopes\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"49027\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">North Node remains locked and loaded in Aries until January 11, 2025<\/a>. Increased security will be needed at political rallies at the April 8 Eclipse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prior Aries North Node cycles brought the assassination of both civil rights movement leader Martin Luther King, Jr., and RFK (Bobby Kennedy), who was a powerful political voice in the fight against racism and poverty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Could a nuclear event occur near the April 8 Eclipse?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With so many global conflicts brewing, the fear of a nuclear event is heightened. Unfortunately, this worry is not unfounded as we look at prior <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/2023-lunar-nodes-astrology-and-horoscopes\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"49027\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aries North Node cycles<\/a>. A few examples: The Soviet Union tested its first atomic bomb while the North Node toured Aries in August 1949. The following year, Truman ordered development of the hydrogen bomb. In frightening resonance, the Chernobyl Disaster occurred while the North Node was in Aries on April 26, 1986.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While we hope this prediction does not come to pass, we wouldn\u2019t be surprised to see countries holding nuclear arms throw their weight around, especially near the combustible Aries total solar eclipse on April 8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the very least, we may learn a collective lesson about the dangers of destructive weapons, politics and interpersonal conflicts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>On a brighter note: A possible, positive technology advancement<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/horoscopes-for-the-north-node-in-aries\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"51395\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">North Node spending 2024 in Aries<\/a>, the Next Big Platform app could emerge\u2014perhaps one designed with guardrails against bullying. (And definitely incorporating AI creatively.) We\u2019ll be watching to see what those renegade developers release near the April 2024 total solar eclipse!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"as_toc_Your_Bonus_New_Year\">The April 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Is Your Bonus New Year<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Set your intentions for the next six months and get into action. Since this is a total solar eclipse, surprises are in store. Challenge yourself to shine in new ways and be open to major personal growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But be cautious: Power struggles could turn fierce, even violent, so do your best to deescalate if you sense one brewing. Or simply turn on your heel and leave. This just isn\u2019t a good time for negotiating since everyone\u2019s feeling hotheaded and righteous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the plus side, exciting and novel opportunities could crop up unexpectedly. Explore with eyes wide open (after it&#8217;s safe to remove your eclipse glasses)!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Ideas for you to benefit from the April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Sharpen your competitive edge<br>\u2022 Blaze your own trail<br>\u2022&nbsp;Take the initiative with people and activities that matter to you<br>\u2022 Try new things<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Want even more about eclipses?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eclipses arrive four to six times each year\u2014there are <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/2024-eclipses-calendar-and-astrology-forecast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">four eclipses in 2024<\/a>\u2014evoking unexpected changes and turning points in our lives. If you\u2019ve been mired in indecision, an eclipse may force you to act\u2014ready or not. Unanticipated events arise and demand a radical change of direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since eclipses reveal shadows, get ready for buried truths and secrets to explode into the open. Situations that are no longer \u201cmeant to be\u201d are swept away without notice. Shocking though their delivery may be, eclipses help open up space for progress. <em><a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/astrology\/eclipses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more about eclipses in astrology here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2024 Eclipses: Dates and times<\/strong> (<em>Eastern, New York, NY)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 March 25 (3:00 AM) penumbral lunar eclipse in LIBRA<br>\u2022 April 8 (2:21 PM) total solar eclipse in ARIES<br>\u2022 September 17 (10:34 PM) partial lunar eclipse in PISCES<br>\u2022 October 2 (2:49 PM) annual solar eclipse in LIBRA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that total solar eclipses, while they can occur every 2-3 years, aren&#8217;t always visible, which is why the April 8 total solar eclipse is so exciting! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:25px\">Never miss a detail with your <em><a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/horoscopes\/daily\/\">daily horoscope<\/a><\/em>><\/p>\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All about the April 2024 total solar eclipse, including Chiron&#8217;s role, and predictions for the second eclipse of the year (yes, there are more!)  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1319,"featured_media":53912,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,18],"tags":[8501,8536,8502],"as_signs":[],"class_list":["post-53478","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles","category-featured-articles","tag-2024-total-solar-eclipse","tag-april-2024-eclipse","tag-april-8","article-link","infinite-scroll-item","no-featured-image-padding"],"featured_image_urls_v2":{"full":["https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/april-2024-total-solar-eclipse.gif",1080,833,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/april-2024-total-solar-eclipse-150x150.gif",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/april-2024-total-solar-eclipse-300x231.gif",300,231,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/april-2024-total-solar-eclipse-768x592.gif",768,592,true],"large":["https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/april-2024-total-solar-eclipse-1024x790.gif",1024,790,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/april-2024-total-solar-eclipse.gif",1080,833,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/april-2024-total-solar-eclipse.gif",1080,833,false]},"post_excerpt_stackable_v2":"<p>All about the April 2024 total solar eclipse, including Chiron&#8217;s role, and predictions for the second eclipse of the year (yes, there are more!)  <\/p>\n","category_list_v2":"<a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/category\/articles\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Astrology Articles by The AstroTwins<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/category\/articles\/featured-articles\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Featured Articles<\/a>","author_info_v2":{"name":"The AstroTwins","url":"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/author\/astrotwins\/"},"comments_num_v2":"0 comments","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53478","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1319"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=53478"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53478\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/53912"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=53478"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=53478"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=53478"},{"taxonomy":"as_signs","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/astrostyle.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/as_signs?post=53478"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}