In 2017, we will see four eclipses - two solar and two lunar. By their nature they are paired. The first pair of eclipses will be in February, and the second will occur in August. In both cases, the eclipse cycle begins with a Lunar eclipse, followed by a Solar eclipse. Let's take a closer look at what they will bring into your life.

Solar and Lunar eclipses in February 2017

The Lunar Eclipse on February 11 coincides with the Full Moon in the sign of Leo, near the North (Ascending) Node and in trine with Jupiter. Such an eclipse will make visible those possibilities that for a long time, perhaps for years, remained hidden from you. You will see new perspectives. The outside world will make you an offer that is difficult to refuse. Events during the eclipse will occur not because you felt an internal impulse and wanted to do something, but on the initiative outside world. This eclipse will be especially successful for politicians, businessmen, actors and public people. Then for two weeks, until the Solar Eclipse, you will experience an emotional storm. You will feel how you are changing, how new skills and desires are maturing within you, which are necessary for you to successfully take advantage of the opportunities that appear during the eclipse. The solar eclipse on February 26 (and the New Moon falling on this day) will occur in the sign of Pisces. During a solar eclipse great importance will have yours own actions and your initiatives. On the day of the eclipse, the most important themes will be those symbolized by the sign of Pisces: secrets, spirituality, charity, the intangible, invisible part of the world. Since the eclipse is associated with the South Node, on the day of the Eclipse you can free yourself from unnecessary secrets and get rid of illusions and spiritual seductions. By doing this, you will clear the way for yourself to the benefits that the previous Lunar Eclipse promised you.

Eclipses in August 2017

The Lunar Eclipse on August 7 will be at the Full Moon in the sign of Aquarius, near the South (Descending) Lunar Node. This Lunar Eclipse symbolizes the return of people from the past into your life. Situations that have already happened in the past can also be repeated, but only with other people. The initiative for the event will not belong to you, but to someone else. An eclipse in Aquarius signals that the people and situations you will be dealing with are friends, like-minded people, group activities. You will encounter them, already having some experience, and you will be able to use it or, conversely, abandon your usual behavior, and even see your mistakes in relationships with friends caused by past negative experiences.

All the inhabitants of our planet dream of seeing such an incredible spectacle as solar eclipse. This event is very rare and its every appearance arouses genuine interest of the masses. In the article we will look at what this phenomenon is, analyze the advice of astrologers and decide on the dates of solar eclipses.

and why does it happen

A solar eclipse is one of the most anticipated astronomical events. It is observed when the Moon, passing between the Sun and the globe, covers the star from the inhabitants of our world. The shadow cast by the Moon on Earth is small sizes relative to our planet, therefore it cannot envelop its entire area at once.

Based on the amount of the sun's surface covered, the following are distinguished:

• Time of total solar eclipse. When the observer is in the lunar shadow, the eclipse of the sun will cover the entire solar disk, and in the darkened sky only the so-called solar corona will be visible.
• A partial eclipse is so called because only a fraction of the solar circle will be closed to viewers in the penumbra region. Accordingly, this event will be visible only from that part of our planet that falls under the lunar shadow or is adjacent to this darkened area (this approximate zone is called the penumbra).
• Annular solar eclipse. In 2017, this variant was observed by residents south pole. It is observed when the Moon at the time of the eclipse is located at a great distance relative to our planet and its shadow does not reach the Earth. In this situation, it will be visible how the Moon moves in the center of the solar circle, but its diameter smaller size solar disk, and, accordingly, the Sun will not disappear completely, but will look like a bright ring with a dark spot in the middle. The sky darkens slightly, it’s impossible to see.

In a situation where the eclipse is seen from different points on the Earth (in the lunar shadow) as both total and annular, it will be classified as total annular or hybrid.

Solar eclipses of the 20th century were especially interesting to science. Thanks to this phenomenon, scientists were able to explore the surroundings of the Sun, which is impossible under normal conditions. And since 1996, the SOHO satellite has been helping with this. Before the beginning of the 20th century, the chromosphere was explored during eclipses and several comets were observed.

Dates of solar eclipses 2018

In 2018, this astronomical phenomenon will be observed three times.
On 02/15/2018 at 16.30 Moscow time there will be a partial solar eclipse, which will be visible in South America and Antarctica. Russians will not be able to admire the phenomenon.
On July 13, 2018 at 06.02 Moscow time, another partial eclipse will take place; it will be visible in Tasmania, southern Australia and eastern Antarctica.
On August 11, 2018 at 12.47 Moscow time, a partial solar eclipse will take place at 12.47 Moscow time. This time, Russians will have the opportunity to see this unusual phenomenon with their own eyes ( central part, Siberia, Far East), as well as residents of Kazakhstan, Mongolia, northeast China, Scandinavian countries, Greenland and northern Canada.

Features of the eclipses of the coming 2018

According to astrologers, each new eclipse affects a person in a special way, which is due to the unique position of the planets and stars relative to each other, the Sun and the Moon at the time of the phenomenon. Having calculated the influence of the interactions of celestial bodies, astrologers have made recommendations regarding human actions at the time of solar eclipses in 2018:

• During the next solar eclipse on February 15, 2018, a person may involuntarily manifest or intensify the desire for not the most kind and noble deeds. Therefore, on this day you should most carefully control your emotions, words and actions, and try not to get drawn into conflict.
• Eclipse July 13, 2018. Any endeavors on this day are doomed to failure.
• Eclipse on August 11, 2018. You should be careful about making important decisions on the day of the eclipse, or better yet, postpone it altogether. A person will become distracted, attention to detail will weaken, as a result of which on this day one may lose sight of important nuances and, having made any decision, subsequently regret it.

Solar eclipses 2019

In 2019, as in 2018, earthlings will be able to admire the solar eclipse on the following dates:

Preparation

Both doctors and specialists in such areas as astrology and esotericism urge not to treat the phenomenon of a solar eclipse as something catastrophic and destructive for humans. Before the future, you should not radically change your lifestyle, lock yourself at home in anxious anticipation. But nevertheless, before the date of the solar eclipse, it will not be superfluous to take measures aimed at improving general well-being: walks in the fresh air, moderation in diet. You should also put off less urgent matters and worries to avoid additional emotional and physical activity on the eve of the eclipse. This “unloading” regime will allow you to relieve the anxiety and nervousness that is characteristic of a person during this unusual period.

Among astrologers and esotericists, it is believed that a solar eclipse is a moment of purification; at this time, the most successful ventures will be those related to getting rid of everything that burdens a person or harms his health.

During future events, as well as during solar eclipses in 2017, you should keep in mind:

What not to do during eclipses

According to esotericists, the period of the nearest solar eclipses is extremely unfavorable for any undertakings.

These days have the following features:

• It is believed that on the day of the eclipse there is a high probability of committing rash acts.
• It is not advisable to schedule large financial transactions, marriage registration, or signing important documents on this day.
• You should be careful about carrying out planned medical procedures on this date; if possible, it is better to postpone the procedure to another day.
• It is not recommended to use psychotropic substances.
• They also advise not to take information “to heart”; you should try to abstract yourself and assess the situation objectively.

In order to prepare for a natural phenomenon in time, you need to plan the necessary things in advance and compare what you have planned with the list of solar eclipses .

The influence of eclipses on humans

Medical scientists are of the opinion that an astrological phenomenon does not affect significant influence on physical health person, regardless of where the solar eclipse was visible. Since this phenomenon is quite short in duration, it simply does not have time to seriously interfere with the biochemical processes of the body.

However this is amazing a natural phenomenon traditionally caused a feeling of anxiety and concern among the population of the Earth, since this event is relatively rare and is subconsciously perceived by humans as alien. People experience similar discomfort when they find themselves in an unfamiliar, hostile environment. A particularly pronounced feeling of anxiety occurs in people with high meteosensitivity, with manifestations of vegetative dystonia, in anxious and suspicious individuals, in people with depressive disorders.

It has been noticed that during the eclipse the frequency of suicidal manifestations increases slightly. Therefore, doctors recommend that people with the above personality traits start taking sedatives in advance when the date of the eclipse approaches. And on the day of the phenomenon, if possible, protect yourself from additional experiences and stress.

An eclipse is one of those amazing and rare cosmic phenomena that have excited the consciousness of mankind since primitive times. On days of eclipse of the Sun and Moon, gods were worshiped, sacrifices were made and curses were fulfilled. Despite the fact that today eclipses are perceived less with terrifying and gloomy overtones, they are still very important, as they have a huge impact on the life and destiny of a person as a whole. In 2017, which will take place under the sensitive auspices of the Fire Rooster, astronomers predict 4 eclipses of luminaries - a pair of lunar and solar. When will each eclipse occur and what role will they play in our lives? Modern stargazers will tell you about this and more.

Eclipse in astrological aspect

Every inhabitant of our planet has had the opportunity to observe a lunar or solar eclipse at least once. But not everyone knows what exactly is happening in space and why on Earth we see an inherently unique phenomenon when the solar or lunar disk is covered by a dark curtain. In ancient times, people could not objectively explain how an eclipse occurs, so they often called it “the dragon devouring the sun/moon.” But is this really so?

Let's start, perhaps, with what both heavenly bodies mean for humans. In astrological language, the Sun is a symbol of self-expression, creativity and a source of vital energy. The moon reflects on a person’s emotions and habits, and is also associated with the perception of the existence of all life on earth. During the new moon period, every inhabitant of our planet feels the influence of the Moon and the Sun. But it is precisely on the days of eclipses, at the moment when the orbits of the luminaries intersect, that all living organisms on the planet are under their strong influence.

To make it more clear what exactly happens during an eclipse, we can draw an analogy with a common storage medium – a compact disc, where the Earth will occupy its central part, and the plane of the Sun’s movement around the Earth will be the remaining surface of the disk. During the new moon period, when the Moon is not visible at all in the night sky, the following happens: three celestial bodies - the Sun, Moon and Earth - are located in one line, thereby formatting our disk, building a perfect new formation perception and behavior. And when the Sun and Moon not only line up with the Earth, but also find themselves in the plane of its orbit, an eclipse occurs, which is reflected on an emotional and behavioral level on a larger scale.

When will there be eclipses in 2017?

As has already been scientifically established, a solar eclipse occurs during the new moon, but astronomers call a lunar eclipse a “side” phenomenon of a solar eclipse, since it always occurs 10 days before or after a solar eclipse. In 2017, people on our planet will be able to see the eclipse not once, but four times:

Now let's see exactly what time the eclipses will occur:

1. In Russia, the first penumbral eclipse of the Moon can be observed on February 11 at 03:43 Moscow time (00:43 GMT) in almost all regions, with the exception of the Far East.
2. On February 26 at 17:58 Moscow time (14:58 GMT), the inhabitants of the planet will witness the most difficult eclipse by cosmic standards - an annular solar eclipse. Unfortunately, for residents of Russia this spectacle will be inaccessible - it can only be observed from the territory of South and West Africa, South America and Antarctica.
3. Residents of Europe, Asia, Africa, Antarctica, America and Australia, as well as most of Russia, will be able to enjoy the second partial lunar eclipse on August 7, 2017 at 21:20 Moscow time (18:20 GMT).
4. A total solar eclipse falls on August 21, at 21:21 Moscow time (18:21 GMT). Unlike the first, Russians will still be able to enjoy the second solar eclipse in 2017: some partial phases can be seen from the north-east of the country, namely in Chukotka and the Kamchatka Territory. The picture of the total eclipse of the Sun will be available to residents of the USA and Canada, Central and South America, Western Europe, West Africa.

In general, all four eclipses of celestial bodies will have a beneficial effect on the psychological state and behavior of a person, unlike previous eclipses occurring in 2016. In 2017, each of them will bring emotional uplift and a charge of energy; in individual cases, if there is a tendency, cases of hypertensive abnormalities may occur, bringing with them headache, rapid heartbeat and bouts of irritability.

On Monday, August 7, residents of Russia, with the exception of Chukotka and Kamchatka, will be able to see a partial eclipse of the Moon.

The eclipse can be viewed from different areas Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia. On the site slooh.com The eclipse will be broadcast online from observatories in Africa, Australia and Asia.

In Moscow, the eclipse will begin at 20.23, the maximum phase of the eclipse will take place at 21.20. The eclipse will end at 22.18. During this time, the Moon will pass through the northern part of the earth's shadow, plunging into it with its southern edge by a quarter of the disk.

“Despite the fact that the Moon will be located quite low above the horizon, the celestial spectacle can be seen and you can even notice the color change of part of the lunar disk to burgundy red, which usually occurs during lunar eclipses. At the moment when the Earth casts a shadow on its satellite, it acquires a reddish tint. Because of this, such events are also called blood moon"- noted in message Moscow Planetarium.

During a total lunar eclipse, the Moon completely enters the shadow cast by the Earth; during a partial eclipse, it partially enters. When the Moon enters only the Earth's penumbra, they speak of a partial penumbral eclipse.

The next lunar eclipse is scheduled to take place on January 18, 2018, and is expected to be total. If weather will be good, it will be possible to observe it in most of Russia.

The lunar eclipse will be the precursor to the solar eclipse, which will take place on August 21.

A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon completely or partially blocks the Sun from an observer on Earth. It is possible in cases where the new moon occurs near one of the lunar nodes - the intersection points of the visible orbits of the Moon and the Sun. On August 21, the Moon will cross the ecliptic (the apparent orbit of the Sun) from south to north, but before that it will pass through the opposite node from north to south and fall into the earth's shadow.

The period when the Sun is near the node of the lunar orbit and eclipses can occur is called the eclipse season. It lasts about a month.

The upcoming solar eclipse has already received the name “Great American” - the visibility strip of the total phase of the eclipse will pass through the entire North America, partial phases of the eclipse will be visible on the Chukotka Peninsula.

According to researchers, the corona will be several times larger than during the previous eclipse.

The duration of the eclipse at maximum will be two minutes and forty seconds, the width of the lunar shadow will be earth's surface will be 115 km.

Not only residents of the United States will be able to view the eclipse - NASA, together with the Stream video platform, will launch an online broadcast of the total solar eclipse, which can be observed over the United States on August 21, 2017. The project is described on the dedicated page website .

For broadcasting in the sky, a network of more than 50 stratospheric balloons equipped with video cameras will be organized. They will rise to a height of 30 km. Stream specialists assume that this broadcast will be watched by more more people than the 2012 Curiosity rover landing broadcast, which received more than 100 million views across all platforms. NASA will also take images using space-based solar observatories and telescopes on Earth.

Bad weather will not interfere with the broadcast - the stratospheric balloons will be above the clouds and located in different parts of the United States.

This is the first broadcast that will be broadcast from such a height. It took three years to prepare, and teams of scientists from different parts of the United States participated in the project. Last technical problem there was a real-time broadcast, but Stream specialists took on this task, allowing NASA to focus on preparing and launching stratospheric balloons.

Lunar and solar eclipses in 2017

In 2017 there will be 4 eclipses - 2 lunar and 2 solar. The first pair of eclipses awaits us in February 2017 - on February 11, a penumbral lunar eclipse will occur on the Leo-Aquarius axis, and approximately 2 weeks later, on February 26, there will be a solar eclipse on the astrological Pisces-Virgo axis. The second pair of eclipses awaits us in the second half of summer - on August 7, 2017, we will witness a lunar eclipse in the constellation Aquarius, and on August 21, the Moon will hide the Sun in the sign of Leo.

Each of these phenomena has its own specifics and sometimes has a completely different impact on a person and his fate. Therefore, below we will tell you more about each of the eclipses.

The penumbral Lunar Eclipse can be observed on February 11, 2017 at 00:34 GMT, and it will occur at 3:45 Moscow time. The eclipse can be admired in the following territories: in Russia - throughout the country (except Far East, Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands), Kamchatka and Chukotka; in the world - in North and South America, Africa, Europe and Asia (except the Pacific coast and Japan).

According to astrology and Feng Shui, during eclipses the flow of energy from one or another star is partially or completely blocked. In our case, this is the Moon, but it will not be completely eclipsed, that is, the eclipse will be penumbral. Since the night luminary is responsible for the soul, subconscious, humanity and intuition, then, accordingly, these characteristics will partially suffer. The moon is the personification of a woman - a symbol of calm, kindness, caring and endurance. That is why during this period it is difficult for many to keep emotions to themselves, to remain calm and self-possessed. conflict situations and make correct and reasonable decisions. In all your actions, it is emotions, and not cold reason, that will have a huge influence. Therefore, as you understand, it is undesirable to change your life during this period, decide something and carry out major agreements and transactions.

It is during this period that many will awaken to the desire to achieve justice, which will be devoid of all mercy and soul. If you do not restrain such impulses, then you will not achieve anything good. Remember that for every situation you need to look individual approach and do not forget to sometimes give free rein to your emotional impulses.

Ring-shaped Solar will occur on February 26, 2017 at 14:59 GMT, and Moscow time at 17:54. The eclipse will be visible in the following areas: southern Argentina and Chile, southwestern Angola, as well as parts of southern South America, Antarctica, western and southern Africa.

But the Sun is a symbol of masculine qualities - the fight for justice, perseverance, intelligence, willpower and assertiveness. Therefore, as you understand, many of us will be subject to a certain melancholy and loss of strength. Our inner strengths will fade away, and instead of them anxiety will come and some fears may even come to mind. Well, during this period, each of us will have to make a lot of efforts so as not to get unsettled and not lose our ability to work. Astrologers also do not recommend implementing bold decisions; this can lead to irreversible consequences that will only bring losses and troubles. Therefore, try to avoid sudden changes in life.

But try to implement those good intentions that you may have, but do not overdo it. During Solar Eclipses, there is often a desire to change the world in better side, but remember that such changes must begin with yourself. Commit good deed, help someone in need - it will give you a charge of good energy and can drive away melancholy.

Lunar eclipse August 7, 2017 of the year will occur at 18:12 GMT, and Moscow time it will occur at 21:20. Residents of all continents except North and South America will be able to admire the lunar eclipse on August 7, 2017.

This time you will have to put in a lot of effort to save what you have been working on for a while. For example, if you decide to start playing sports, then these days your enthusiasm will wane a little. Well, don’t stop halfway, remember that the path to success can be thorny and you need to work hard to achieve what you want. The period of the Lunar Eclipse is a time when it is difficult to restrain your negative emotions. If you succumb to such bad tricks of the night luminary, then when this period passes, you will have to work hard to restore your reputation.

Lunar eclipses- this is the period when all the secrets come out. Keeping anything secret at this time is extremely difficult. Moreover, relatives and friends will react sharply to the fact that something is being hidden from them. Therefore, it is better to open all the cards before the eclipse, when each of you will be calm and cool-headed.

A total solar eclipse will occur on August 21, 2017 year at 18:26 GMT, and Moscow time at 21:26. The eclipse will be visible in the following areas: total eclipse only in North America on the territory of the USA, and privately in Russia - in Chukotka; in other countries - in the USA and Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Ireland and the UK, Portugal, Mexico, Central American countries, Ecuador, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, Guinea and Brazil.

At this time, you will not be distinguished by realism and practicality, which means you should not make large purchases and serious decisions. If you don't restrain yourself, you can suffer large losses. This Solar Eclipse is a time of rethinking the value system, searching for something new. Dedicate this time for yourself, learn something, think about what you can change in your life, but it’s better to implement your plans after the influence of this phenomenon has passed.

Pay attention to your health, it will be at risk during this period. Possible exacerbation of chronic diseases, decreased immunity and general condition. To avoid this, do not put too much stress on your weak organ systems. Try to take care of yourself.

How to prepare for a lunar and solar eclipse

During any eclipse, a certain confrontation between the Moon and the Sun occurs, which cannot but affect a person. First of all, our health suffers, both physical and spiritual. Therefore, it is worth thinking about how to properly prepare for this event:

Do not overload your gastrointestinal tract, try to eat properly for about three days before the eclipse and three days after. Eliminate fried, fatty and spicy foods, introduce more dairy, vegetables and fruits into your diet.

Do not forget about the correct regime, follow one simple rule - the night is created for sleeping, and the day is for being awake. Don't sit too long at the computer, but night reading will bring more harm than good.

Take care of your state of mind, try all this time to do things that calm you down and charge you with positive emotions.

It is better to postpone all important decisions, or make them earlier (at least three days before the day of the eclipse) or later (respectively, three days after the eclipse).

What you can and cannot do during eclipses

In 2017, we will experience two solar and two lunar eclipses. Solar will occur on February 26 (at 8 degrees Pisces) and August 21 (at 29 degrees Leo). On these days, as well as for three days before and after them, representatives of the signs of Pisces and Leo should be especially careful in their words and actions. Lunar eclipses will occur on February 11 (at 22 degrees Leo) and August 7 (at 15 degrees Aquarius). As you can see, Leo will become the “abode” for the eclipses of both luminaries, but we focus the attention of Aquarius only on the August one.

Eclipses enhance the slightest negative and positive vibrations of the day - the events that happen to you on the day of the eclipse will haunt you until the return of the same eclipse, that is, for a full cycle of 18.5 years. Therefore, we invite you to familiarize yourself with key rules behavior on the days of eclipses and stick to them.

On days of eclipses it is impossible:

Start new things; get angry, irritated, start conflicts;

Carry out any medical interventions.

On eclipse days you can:

Parting with the past (throwing away old things, going on a diet aimed at losing weight, getting rid of bad habits);

Cleanse the body (fast, arrange fasting days, cleanse yourself of toxins) and home (spend general cleaning, fumigate the house with incense, walk around with candles or holy water);

Dream and visualize what you want (it is very important to present the most detailed pictures of what you want, as if it had already happened - the eclipse will give the desire a strong impetus to action).

Note that eclipses in February 2017 may be accompanied by pleasant unexpected events. Amazing opportunities will open up for many these days - you should trust what is happening: very soon this will be followed by changes for the better!

But with the August pair of eclipses, not everything is so positive. They risk revealing our fatigue and increasing health problems. If possible, plan your vacation for August.