The Eclipse “Messy Middle” Is Exposing Everyone’s Business

The time in between the eclipses is known as the “messy middle.” The two weeks we have to process the details we assessed during one eclipse lead us into the beginning of the story for the next one. The distracting combination of differing energies can leave us lost between two worlds that pull our charts in different ways. For example, a lot of people are being called out of their private lives into the public eye, where they’re left open to scrutiny by the masses. The solar eclipse in Leo that occurred on August 12 was about fame and acclaim, and the Pisces lunar eclipse centers on privacy, which is throwing unforeseen matters into the mix. There are several themes in pop culture and in the news cycle that highlight this theory.

Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, have been under scrutiny due to their decision to stay in the United Kingdom after living in the United States. Prince Harry, who is a Virgo, and Meghan, who is a Leo, are caught up in the crossfire of these two eclipses. As a result, they are unsure of what their future holds and are living day by day. Of course, this is speculation based on media information; however, one can assume their decision stems from the current cosmic chaos. Astrologically, it appears that they’re itching for change that is not limited to revisiting their safety nets, since both of their sun signs are eclipsed on the south node of destiny, bringing them back to what they know to be comfortable.

Another Leo who is in the news is Lindsay Clancy, who is on trial for the 2023 murder of her three children. Although Clancy’s defense attorneys acknowledge that she is the one who strangled her children, they claim that she was under the influence of postpartum psychosis. The sleuths on social media have come to her aid, trying to help her find a way out of these criminal charges. Regardless, the internet has gone wild. The point is that the chaos between the eclipses is thrusting her into the limelight, causing a lot of attention and differing narratives. The sympathy for Clancy is immense, as the upcoming Pisces lunar eclipse ignites our emotions and compassion.

Unfortunately, these times have caused losses that we felt on the global level; for instance, the death of Hayden Panettiere, who’s a Leo, was extremely unfortunate. She passed away four days after the solar eclipse. Right now, there are still questions surrounding her mysterious demise, and we are scrambling to comprehend how this happened to a beloved actor. She was a part of the cultural zeitgeist — every generation is in despair and disbelief because we watched her grow up on television and in the movies. Hopefully, we will receive more knowledge after the lunar eclipse, which sheds light on her 12th house of personal afflictions.

On the political front, sun in Leo native Natalie Harp is under fire for her intimate letters of support to Donald Trump. What is interesting in Harp’s case is that her sun in Leo was eclipsed, as well as Donald Trump’s ascendant in Leo; further, her Mercury, Venus, and Mars are in Virgo, which will also be part of the celestial phenomenon on August 28. This combination offers insight into how the “messy middle” is affecting people, as it is hitting those with fixed and mutable signs. We are still in the process of finding out more, which will be revealed by the end of the week.

The eclipses are illuminating situations — the good, the bad, and the ugly. The roller coaster isn’t over; it’s climbing up the hill and about to nosedive. If you’re feeling the anticipation and frustration, you are not alone. The eclipse hangover that happens after is going to put us in check — so prepare for the final chapter. The climax is annoying, and the struggle is real. We’ll get through it together.