Full Moon in Leo (Pūrva Phālgunī) – Total Lunar Eclipse

The Full Moon in Leo is a total lunar eclipse, reaching its maximum at 11:33 am GMT on March 3. Whether or not it’s visible where you are, this is not an eclipse to observe outwardly. Instead, it invites stillness, as the Sun, Moon, Earth, and Lunar Nodes align. This alignment offers a moment of resolution. It's a chance to connect the dots and bring closure to matters linked with this area of your life.Collectively, we’re likely to see revelations or reckonings involving leaders and authority figures. A clear example is the ongoing release of the 'Epstein files', exposing the decay at the heart of leadership and celebrity culture. With Ketu, the South Node, involved, there is a stripping away, reduction, or removal of what no longer holds.The eclipse occurs in Pūrva Phālgunī, 'the former fruitful one', highlighting the darker side of fame, pleasure, and celebrity. These themes have been intensifying since Ketu entered Leo last year and are now reaching resolution.On a personal level, this eclipse illuminates our own relationship with authority, autonomy, and self-expression. There is also the risk of projection: as Rāhu conjoins the Sun, a kind of mob mentality can emerge, demanding punishment or scapegoats. Groupthink may seek blood rather than understanding.Yet this is still a Full Moon in Pūrva Phālgunī — a creative, pleasure-seeking lunar mansion — celebrated in India as Holi, the festival of colours. Joy, creativity, and sensuality remain available, provided we acknowledge the shadow that accompanies this eclipse.