Eclipse Energy: A Portal to Transformation

The cosmos is not something separate from us; its movements speak to us, its cycles connect with ours. The ancestral Maya understood this deeply. They were remarkable astronomers and astrologers, a knowledge reflected in the astronomical alignment of their cities, their calendars, and the ancient writings that recorded the movements of Mars, Venus, the Sun, the Moon, and of course, eclipses. The Maya Codex found in Dresden, for example, contains a table that not only documented eclipses visible in their region but also those occurring elsewhere—even if they couldn’t be seen from Mesoamerica—because they understood the energetic movement these events generated within us.

Now, as we approach a time of eclipses, we can turn to the wisdom passed down by the grandmothers and grandfathers, who spoke of the profound energy these events bring. Traditionally, when an eclipse took place, people would play drums, flutes, or even pots, using sound to dispel negative energies that might arise as the eclipse opened a portal. My father, Carlos Barrios, received teachings from his elders, which he then passed on to me, about the significance of eclipses as moments of alignment between the Moon, the Earth, and the Sun—creating a momentary darkness that holds great meaning.

Grandmother Moon is the guardian of cycles, introspection, the unseen, and the emotional realm. The Sun is light, expansive energy, strength, and action. In the moment of an eclipse, when we stand in temporary darkness, we are invited to face what lies hidden, to connect with the Sun that, in its alignment with the Earth, illuminates our shadows and to see those internal revelations that arise when the light goes out.

This is not a time to fear but one to honor, as it holds both darkness and illumination. It reminds us that within the shadows, there is deep wisdom and powerful transformation waiting to unfold.

The sky is always speaking to us. Now, Grandmother Moon’s inner fire ignites, signaling a profound shift on an internal and human level. The heart of Grandmother Moon opens to us, without filters. Let us connect with her, and in this time of eclipses, let us receive the invitation of these events to pause, recognize the hidden, release what no longer belongs to us, and step into the power of transformation.