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April 29, 2014
Annular Solar Eclipse Solar eclipses are creation events. When the Moon's shadow is swiping past Earth it likewise inserts a surgical cut, allowing for a new graft to be planted. This Annular Solar eclipse occurred at the Moon's descending node in Taurus. South node eclipses bring our focus to unresolved issues, asking us to tie up loose ends. We do best following through with what we started earlier, diligently striving towards the accomplishment of important projects. After 20 partial eclipses, the April 29 Solar eclipse is the first annular one of this Saros cycle (#148) which was initiated in 1653. There are quite a few unusual features to this eclipse: Its annular phase was very short, only lasting for six minutes, and only visible from a very remote location of Antarctica. No longer than six minutes the entire silhouette of the Moon was within the Solar disk, producing a ring of fire. Considering that most eclipses leave shadow corridors of thousands of miles behind, this one literally punctured Earth, making the eclipse's impact sharp and concise.
On May 20, Mars will turn direct, at 9° 01' Libra, hugging the Ascendant. Hexagram #18, Working on what has been Spoiled, Correcting the Corruption, is strongly emphasised. The Ascendant is in line 5, while Mars will be turning around in line 6. The guidance of Hexagram #18 says: "Work against corruption. This is a beneficial time to engage in an adventurous task. Prepare carefully in advance, and make a thorough inspection afterwards." Hua-Ching Ni's comment on the central fifth line: "Correction is possible because of cooperation from the people... Correcting what is spoiled is not a negative undertaking, it can further and refresh the positive aspects of the past and stop the confusion of the present." Indeed, great times are around the corner! In many places we see indications that change is on its way. One event which broke the ice was the legalization of cannabis in Colorado, on January 1, 2014. It might look small, however this was a symbolic move showing that we don't have to wait for central governments to change laws and regulations. Since then we've seen numerous examples of smaller entities - states, districts, cities, neighborhoods - taking a stand against central governments and corporations, refusing to obey stupid rules, putting an end to detrimental developments. |
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