The Lunar Eclipse takes place at 5° Sagittarius 25′, and its ruler Jupiter is currently in the sign of Pisces. Pisces is ruled by Jupiter in traditional astrology, so Jupiter is said to be “domicile” or at home in this sign. As such, Jupiter can (usually) easily do the things it wants to do in this sign.

Lucky for us, Jupiter, called the greater benefic, is associated with things like good luck, generosity, enthusiasm, wisdom, and expansion. The Moon in Sagittarius can also “see” Jupiter, which is a good thing. A planet being able to “see” its ruler means that it can call on its ruler for assistance.

However, that “seeing” that the Moon does, is in the form of a square aspect, which can be tricky. The Moon is in the superior position in this case, though (being earlier in zodiac sign than Jupiter). So The Moon does have the upper hand in this case.

BUT….this ain’t just a Moon, it’s a Total Lunar Eclipse, which is associated with sudden changes or bringing something that has been hidden out into the open. Lunar Eclipses tend to be associated with endings and are often more emotional and focused on change from within.

So, what does that mean? I imagine it means a lot going on, especially if you have natal planets or chart placements close to 5° of the mutable signs (Sagittarius, Gemini, Virgo, and Pisces). Jupiter can enlarge and blow things out of proportion. There may be many good things happening in your life, things coming to fruition, bearing fruit, but the pace may be more than you are comfortable with.

This Total Lunar Eclipse is also conjunct the South Node. Eclipses happen when either the New Moon or Full Moon is close (around 12°) of the North or South Node. This Total Lunar Eclipse is conjunct the South Node, which tends to lessen or decrease matters. So, it could that what we have been wrapping up, that the outcome is good (Jupiter ruling the eclipse) but not as good as we would have wished (the conjunction with the South Node).