Two November Eclipses Bear Evil Tidings

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Two November Eclipses Bear Evil Tidings

 

BY PATIT PAVANA DAS ADHIKARY, JYOTISH SHASSTRI

 

EDITORIAL, Nov 1 (VNN) — The effects of two eclipses coming our way

in November are already being felt. That's because the world has

already entered into the EFI - or Eclipse Field of Influence - of

both of them. According to the principles of Vedanga Jyotish, true

astrology, the evil effects of a major omen like an eclipse grow as

we move closer to the date of the phenomenon. As stated in the

Shrimad Bhagavat Mahapurana, eclipses are due to the handiwork of

Rahu, a demon envious of Lords Surya (Sun) and Chandra (Moon). In

November, the first eclipse will occur on November 8th, the night of

Kartika Purnima, and will be visible iin Africa, Europe, Western and

Central Asia, Eastern North America, Central America and South

America. The Moon will be in the primal sign of Mesha rashi or Aries,

ruled by the warrior planet Mangal or Mars.

 

A fortnight later, the second eclipse will be a Surya-grahan, or

total eclipse of the Sun, on the 23rd of November. This solar eclipse

will occur while the Sun is in Scorpio or the Mars-ruled Vrischik

rashi and the date will correspond to the day of the dark Moon, or

Amavashya, in the month of Margashirsha. Both Kartika and

Mrigashirsha are strongly Mars-influenced months. Margashirsha is

named for the nakshatra Mrigashirsha which is ruled by Mars. Kartika

is named for the nakshatra Krittika which is found in the Martian

sign of Aries. This total solar eclipse will be visible in Australia

and the tip of South America.

 

Eclipses tend to have stronger mal-effects upon (1) geographical

regions that are ruled by the signs in which the phenomenons occur

and (2) places where the event is visible. In this connection it may

be prudent to note that the UK is Aries-ruled and France is Scorpio-

ruled. Scorpio rules the mining business, oil drilling, etc. Natives

who are born under either of the two Martian signs, or whose janma

kundalis (horoscopes) reflect a strong influence of Aries and Scopio,

should also exercise caution. Mars-influenced natives have an

energetic and youthful appearance, are very bright and active,

sometimes have red or reddish hair, blue eyes and a reddish

complexion. This year Mars, which rules both signs in which these

eclipses occur, has been unusually bright, a fiery,red ball shining

ominously in the night sky throughout the Summer and into the Autumn.

Astronomers guess that Mars is the closest to the Earth it has been

for 60,000 years. Whatever the crude assessment of mundane

scientists, the bright visibility of the war-like Mars is in itself a

powerful augury, especially since both November '04 eclipses are to

occur in Martian signs. The heat wave this summer in Europe killing

many thousands in France may be astrologically attributed to the

close proximity of Mars.

 

Even a casual study of history vis-a-vis dates of past eclipses

reveals that the liklihood of many sorts of catastrophes has been

increased during the EFI of an eclipse. The devasting fires in

Southern California in the news today that have scorched nearly 500

square miles, while destroying hundreds of homes and incinerating

over a dozen hapless victims, are an early effect of the coming

eclipses. Remember that Mars is a fiery planet, and November's first

eclipse on the eighth will occur in Aries. The newspapers over the

next few weeks will record many events such as (but not limited to)

increased warfare in the Middle East and Iraq, hotel or hospital

fires, airport disasters even freakish meteorological conditions. A

world leader may fall in scandal or in tragedy. The Nov. 23rd solar

event in Scorpio is an unhappy augury for the oil, chemical, and

shipping industries. A great disaster may occur at sea, or there

could be an oil spill. Malicious Rahu rules secret, corruptive

behavior and stealth, like poisonous smoke that creeps in silently.

Consequently, the governments of the world should be extra-vigilant

in the matter of subversive activities. Smugglers, terrorists and

thieves often strike during EFI's. Riots may occur in Asia and a

major food-poisoning scandal could erupt. Seismic activity along the

Pacific rim cannot be ruled out. Australians should be wary of

wildfires. For governments and police forces, vigilance is the key.

Devotees should pay attention to holy fasts like the Nov 4th Kartika

shukla Prabhodini Ekadashi. It is always customary to chant the holy

names of the Lord during an eclipse, hence our Savior Mahaprabhu

advented Himself at such a time. As Jagat Guru Shrila Prabhupada

assured us, "Krishna can kick away 10,000 Rahus." (written: 27

Oct.'04)