“You want to know about your destiny?” says the Dragon. “You have come to the right place!”
What is the Dragon? He is your own personal oracle. He’s the one who pushes you onto the path that is uncomfortable but gives your life purpose and meaning. He’s the one who knows what you need to leave behind. The Dragon is enormous, a being the size of a skyscraper, capable of eating an automobile and crushing you with a flick of his tail. You almost cannot believe your own audacity in coming to see him, much less waking him up and asking a question. But he seems pleased you have asked. Grinning toothily, he speaks in a whisper, because his full voice would break your eardrums.
“This year,” says the Dragon, “I want you to give your creativity to the collective. You must express yourself fully and bring that self-expression to groups and give it away. This year I’ll demand that you let go of any pride or ego-gratification you get from what you create and I’ll show you how pride has gotten in your way in the past. This year I’ll also demand that you join groups and network with like-minded people, even though that may sometimes be scary. I’ll show you the shadow-side of yourself that sabotages you and prevents you from connecting with others as equals and sharing information. Heed my lessons and this year you will evolve powerfully and find destiny-mates who will guide you into the future.”
August Eclipses
“In August of 2008” says the Dragon, “I send you two more eclipses: a total solar eclipse followed by a partial lunar eclipse.”
August 1, 2008 Solar Eclipse
The solar eclipse of August 1 continues the Aquarius/Leo themes. The solar eclipse will be particularly intense because it is total. During this solar eclipse the creativity theme is pronounced. “What is your unique form of creativity?” the Dragon asks. “and what is the shadow-side of that creativity? Are there areas you have allowed to stagnate? Where are you avoiding expressing yourself? Or conversely, have you become so proud of your creative expression that you are arrogant, self-centered or acting out of a continual bid for attention?” The Dragon minces no words with you.
This eclipse is accompanied by Mercury, who says: “Ask the people right around you whether you are expressing yourself as you should. Allow conversations with them to reveal your shadow so you can see it and own it.”
August 16, 2008 Lunar Eclipse
Remember that lunar eclipses are more emotional in their effects than solar eclipses, which are more physical. Because August’s lunar eclipse is also a full moon in Aquarius, it tunes you into the needs and feelings of the group. The Dragon says, “Let your creativity be guided by what the group actually needs. Are you giving what you want to give, what will feed your ego rather than what will serve the collective best? Let go of the need to stand out from the crowd. Instead, allow yourself to be embraced by your networks of like-minded people, let your soul find a home and a purpose there. Serving that will fill a place in you that ego never could.”
This eclipse is accompanied by Neptune, who says: “Be guided by your dream of the ideal group. What kind of people will bring out the best in you? Find them and become one of them. This way you will also find yourself. Let your heart lead the way.”
Astrologer, Jamie Kahl 2008.
