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PIcture Courtesty of "Eclipse Predictions by Fred Espenak-Nasa/Gsfc"
The Eclipses of 1999
| Lunar Eclipse | Solar Eclipse | |
| Date of Eclipse | July 28th, 1999 | Aug 11th, 1999 |
| Time of Eclipse | 8:56 am GMT | 8:26 am GMT |
| End of Eclipse | 14:11 pm GMT | 13:40 pm GMT |
| Eclipse Type | Partial | Total |
| Visible | Australia, NewZealand, Pacific Ocean and Western North America | Crosses the north Atlantic ocean, Europe, to Romania, Black Sea, Turkey and then to N. Iraq, S. Pakistan, and India |
| Zodiac Signs | Cancer/Capricorn | Cancer/Capr/Aries/Libra |
On July 28th, 1999, there will be a partial lunar eclipse, and on August 11th, there will be a total eclipse of the Sun.
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On July 28th, 1999, there will be a partial lunar eclipse, and on August 11th, there will be a total eclipse of the Sun.
This upcoming solar eclipse will strongly affect those who have their sun, moon or rising sign in Cancer, Capricorn, Aries or Libra, in the later part of these signs. Though it will still be felt by those who have these planets in the early part of the signs. Some people will not be affected at all, except by association with those who are eclipsed.
Realized yogi's see eclipses as an auspicious time to make spiritual progress. It is said that spiritual practices performed during this time can create an energy that has a much amplified result.
Plan this time carefully and make the best of it for spiritual realization. It is an opportunity to transcend the forces of time and rise to new heights of awareness. A great time for seclusion.
A rule of thumb as to what to expect is to monitor the quality of your energy as you approach the eclipse. If your energy is going upward or downward, it will probably continue to move in that direction. This is why great yogis are born during this time, as well as some infamous underworld characters.
Eclipses are power points of energy transformation very similar to the energy experienced at the cardinal points of the day dawn/ sunrise/ noon/sunset. The great yogi Paramhansa Yogananda says that if we meditate during these cardinal times we are given the opportunity to make deep progress.
Astronomical Data:
The planetary alignment occurring at this time is one of the most challenging in years. Along with the 2 eclipses we have a very strong opposition between, Mars (war and energy) and Saturn (structure and discipline) on the Libra / Aries axis (war and peace)
This is forming a grand cross with the nodes of the eclipse. and will manifest as a time to really fight some tough inner battles. It s a time to compromise upwards instead of downwards. If you are open to new ideas, and try to release the old forms as you attune yourself to new ways of being It doesn't have to be hard. Learn to work smarter instead of harder, by getting in touch with your own energy patterns, and simplifying your life.
For those with planets in the above mentioned signs the last 2 weeks in July and the first three weeks of August may feel like Mr.Toads wild ride. Forcing you to hold your center, while off the ground and ready to explode.
Venus will also be retrograde during August. Which can result in some frustrations and obstructions to the flow of love. Best to just hang in there, and pray for those you are obstructed from.
Some examples I have already seen are:
I've watched a friend pick up and sell a beautiful house full of belongings on a sudden intuition that the divine hand was at play. She then was surprised to find a new life unfolding for her in the city of her dreams; Her chart was eclipsed in the houses of self, partnership, home, and career and all of these areas have been elevated and transformed for her in ways that are deeply inspiring. The flow of grace has been activated and the move for her is becoming a sweet dream.
Another client got invited to a private darshan with the Dalai Lama during this eclipse time, We will wait to see what else happens as the eclipse approaches him. He is triply eclipsed. (sun, moon and rising sign are all in the eclipse signs)
Remember this is a time of extremes, Positive spiritual ones if you are in alignment with the flow of grace and difficult ones if you are fighting the flow.
Last year during the eclipse our US embassies were bombed and we retaliated two weeks later to the day. (Clintons chart and the US Chart were both eclipsed.)
President Clinton was also forced to tell the truth publicly about his affair with Monica Lewinsky.
A spiritual leader under pressure resigned during the February eclipse, when his moon was eclipsed.
These are just a few recent examples of what has happened to people who have had their sun moon or rising sign strongly eclipsed at the time.
What tends to happen during an eclipse?
An eclipse is a time of very intense, unstable energy, because the light of the sun is blocked from the earth. An eclipse is usually felt a few days before the actual date it occurs and a few days afterwards, by those who are directly impacted by it.
A solar eclipse is a time when our energy is more easily drawn inward. Our subtle perceptions are heightened. Thus we perceive the subtle, not necessarily the obvious. Because of this, we can be confused, doubting ourselves or feeling a sense of low energy during this time. Our health, vitality and sense of identity can be unstable compromised or chaotic. During these next 6 weeks, starting new things may be difficult.
Many of you will feel a sense of urgency to make a change. or to bring to completion personal issues that have been keeping you from moving forward. It is also an appropriate time to reduce the karmic effects of some of the choices that you have made in this lifetime and plan tyour spiritual future more intelligently.
Things to do to prepare for the eclipse:
Early August is a good time to abandon your expectations and deepen your relationship with God by asking these questions of your self every day:
1. What is really trying to happen here?
2. What are some super-conscious solutions for clarity?
3. What would happen to me if I did not act on this for two weeks?
Most of all, remember to attune yourself to the subtle insights available at this time, and try to open doorways into higher consciousness. Remember to breathe and pause, breathe and pause.
Because the solar eclipse occurs during a new moon, the bodily fluids can become depleted. Therefore, it is a good idea to drink plenty of water and to work on building your ojas.(Ayurvedically speaking, ojas is our layer of psychic protection.) Don't forget that good assimilation of fluids depends on electrolyte balance.
Wear earth colors, white or those colors that help strengthen how you feel about yourself. Avoid dark muddy colors, fluorescent colors.
Use aroma therapy to help ward off negative influences. Cedar, Basil and sage are especially good for purifying one's aura. Burn them sending the aroma through your aura and your home.
Try not to over commit yourself during this time. Pace yourself in your daily and recreational activities.
Go to a river or a body of water and soak up some prana or life force.
Clean your home and create a sacred space.
Spiritual practices are excellent for warding off negativity. This can include quiet meditation; singing, chanting or listening to spiritual music; a day of solitude; reading spiritual literature; writing in your journal; or visiting a yoga retreat or other spiritual place.
This is a wonderful time to embrace the attitude of gratitude which will then "open up the space for grace." to enter into your life.
Especially good is the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra:
Om Triambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushti-Vardhanam Urvarukameva Bandhanan Mrityor Mokshiya Mamritat OM SWAHA.
Do 108x during the eclipse period. Or get the CD
and play this constantly in the background at your home or office.
The English translation for this mantra is:
"We worship the three-eyed One who is fragrant and who nourishes all beings. May He liberate us from death and bring us Immortality, even as the cucumber is severed from its bondage to the creeper." Om
Ayurvedic Types
Vata
It is especially important to follow routines and stay grounded during these periods before and after the eclipse. Vatas may experience some nervous system sensitivity. Try to reduce sensory input, and give yourself time to relax and recharge.
Pitta
may experience frustrations due to a lack of clarity. Pitta types should try to stay cool, pursuing less intense activity. Practice relax and feel.
Kapha
should work towards more active, energetic activities, not allowing themselves to become lethargic , depressed or stuck. Get rid of old stuff that you no longer use.
Remember, even if the eclipse does not affect you personally, others in your life may be hit hard, even your pets. Try to cut everyone a bit of slack, and flow with what's happening. It is a difficult time for many people to get things done efficiently, since they will be acting more from a subtle, intuitive nature, and not necessarily following logic or reason.
In the work place- Bosses this is a good time to let your employees be creative in their work. and not place too many demands on them. Best to let them follow their natural energy flows.
In relationship- Spouses and significant others, do not try to pin the other one down to make complicated, important decisions. As soon as this time passes, you may feel a deepening sense of clarity.
In the World- You will also see a corresponding response in the weather patterns, the political, social arenas as well as the financial markets. This is a delicate time between now and August 11th. Pray for world peace!
Namaste,
Parashari (Ann Muldoon)
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