When Love Illuminates: Lessons from the Solar Eclipse of 2024 

Have you noticed how nature always provides the best metaphors for life?

Chances are, you caught the solar eclipse yesterday, and if you didn’t, you would have at the very least heard all about it in the days and weeks leading up to it.

It was a big deal.  

Afterwards, as I reflected on the event, I couldn’t help but draw an analogy between the solar eclipse and navigating big life changes. Changes such as your child going to university, retirement, job loss, and of course, the end of your marriage. 

Divorce and the New Moon: Beyond the Shadow 

Let’s think of the new moon as a symbol for the end of your marriage.

The moon, in its “new moon” phase, is invisible to us in the night sky. All we see is darkness when we look at it.  

During the solar eclipse, the new moon slides in front of the sun, casting a shadow, allowing the moon to be clearly visible and revealing it for what it is: the beginning of the next lunar cycle.

And what happens next is nothing short of magical.

The sun, with its relentless light of love, resilience, and compassion, embraces the moon, transforming this moment of darkness into a beginning teeming with potential. It transforms the moon into something beautiful. So beautiful, you can’t take your eyes off it. 

The Transformative Power of the Sun 

When we're in the shadow of an eclipse, the sun does something extraordinary for the new moon—it unveils it as both an ending and a beginning. Without this eclipse, we're blind to this duality because of the darkness. 

When it comes to the end of a marriage, as we’re navigating the early days of separation and divorce, it’s impossible to see anything but the darkness of the moment. It feels impossible to see this as anything other than an ending.  

But what if this ending was actually the beginning of something beautiful that is just hidden from our awareness? 

In the context of divorce, the light of the sun is the light of love, resilience, and compassion. And in the darkness of divorce, this light does something extraordinary. It changes our perspective, showing us that what we might have seen only as an ending is also a beautiful beginning.

Approaching this life change from a place of love can shift everything. It lets us move with grace, find common ground, and, most importantly, care for everyone involved, especially the kids.

It allows us to heal and move forward in a healthy, productive way that is not possible when we are rooted in fear. 

A Compassionate Journey 

My hope is that you will yesterday’s eclipse as a reminder that in every ending, there's a new start, waiting to be seen. And it's the light of love that reveals it, casting light on new possibilities, and turning endings into beautiful new beginnings. 

Here’s my invitation to you: what if you committed to choosing love and compassion over fear and judgment at every stage of your divorce journey?  

Navigating this challenging life transition through the lens of love doesn't just make the transition a little easier, it completely changes your experience of it.

It will help you see the end of your marriage for what it is - an opportunity for growth, happiness, and fulfillment after divorce. 

It’s precisely this kind of light that can transform this ending into a powerful new beginning. One that allows you to navigate divorce without regret and create a solid foundation for an extraordinary life after divorce for you and your children.  

If you're ready to take the first step towards creating an extraordinary life after divorce, I invite you to reach out and book a Discovery Call with me. Together, we can explore how coaching can support you in turning your post-divorce vision into reality.