Eclipses have an unerring tendency to drag the past back onto centre stage, and this one is no exception. Consider it the universe grabbing you by the collar and marching you down memory lane, back to events nine or even eighteen years ago, offering you a rather pointed opportunity to review, reassess, and, if necessary, finally let go. You may even encounter people from that time—figures who, unbeknownst to them (or perhaps even to you), played a crucial role in shaping your path. At the very least, you are being offered a chance to revisit old decisions with fresh eyes and, hopefully, make peace with them.

Of particular interest is the degree in which this eclipse occurs—24° Virgo, symbolised as "A giant holding a woman in his hand." This is not just a grandiose image of power but also a cautionary tale about the nature of control. True strength is not measured by how many people you can dominate but by how well you can govern yourself. It is all too easy to fancy oneself a colossus when clutching something delicate; far harder is the realisation that without balance and restraint, even giants topple. In many ways, this eclipse serves as a test: how well do we wield the power we have been given?

The astrological cocktail accompanying this event is equally intriguing. The Sun sits in Pisces, cosying up to Saturn, the North Node, and Neptune—a curious blend of strict discipline and nebulous dreams, of stark reality and spiritual awakenings. Add to this the Virgo Moon—practical, analytical, forever attempting to impose order upon chaos—and what you have is the eternal tug-of-war between pragmatism and idealism. If life has felt a touch too predictable of late, brace yourself: this period is unlikely to let you linger in your comfort zone.

Now, a word of caution: Mercury, ruler of Virgo, turns retrograde on March 15, right on cue. Couple that with retrograde Venus, and what you have is the astrological equivalent of a sign reading "Proceed with extreme caution." Starting anything new—changing jobs, launching a business, even getting married—is, let’s say, ill-advised unless you’re particularly fond of Shakespearean plot twists. What is recommended, however, is clearing out the cobwebs, tying up loose ends, revising, refining, and making space for what comes next.

A delightful twist in this celestial drama: the Moon forms a harmonious aspect with Uranus, the planet of sudden revelations and unexpected turns. While the general message is "don’t rush, think twice," there’s still room for surprises—flashes of insight, unexpected encounters, and the return of long-lost opportunities. The universe, ever the mischievous playwright, has a knack for throwing curveballs precisely when we least expect them.

And of course, as this eclipse occurs on the Pisces-Virgo axis, health takes centre stage. Your body may start speaking to you in the cryptic language of psychosomatic symptoms, so listen carefully—if something feels off, it probably is. Fortunately, the antidote is simple: art, meditation, a long walk, or—dare I say it—the good old-fashioned practice of mindfulness. Find a way to restore balance while the stars are still willing to assist.