Hey there, Astro enthusiasts! Have you ever wondered about the mysterious dance between celestial bodies and the unfolding of human history? Well, hold onto your star charts because I’ve just watched a mind-blowing YouTube video titled “Eclipses That Aligned with Pivotal Moments in History” by The Astrology Podcast, and let me tell you, it’s like peeking into the universe’s grand design.
Unravelling the Threads of Fate: Eclipses Through Time
Eclipses were noted as celestial omens around 2000 BCE in the ancient annals of Mesopotamia. These enigmatic events were perceived as negative signs, often foretelling the demise of kings and leaders.
Fast forward to biblical times, and we find eclipse imagery entwined with historical narratives. The death of Jesus, described amidst eclipse symbolism, solidified the link between these cosmic phenomena and the passing of influential figures.
Celestial Alignments: From Alexander to Napoleon
Eclipses didn’t just stop at ancient tales; they weaved their way into the tapestry of great conquerors and leaders. Alexander the Great, born in the shadow of a lunar eclipse, triumphed at the Battle of Gaugamela following a lunar eclipse just a week prior.
Likewise, the rise and fall of Roman emperor Constantine, Napoleon’s Waterloo defeat, and Japanese emperor Hirohito’s post-WWII era were all marked by the cosmic ballet of eclipses.
From Lincoln to Princess Diana: Eclipses and Assassinations
The eerie connection between eclipses and assassinations is uncanny. Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., Yitzhak Rabin, and even Lee Harvey Oswald, JFK’s accused killer, all had their destinies intertwined with these celestial events.
Princess Diana’s untimely demise triggered a wave of grief, occurring shortly before the next eclipse, underscoring the cosmic orchestration of human emotions.
Royalty and Eclipses: A Cosmic Connection
Royalty, too, was not exempt from this cosmic dance. Prince William, born on the day of an eclipse, saw his parents’ marriage and his mother Diana’s passing bookended by these celestial marvels.
The British royal family’s saga unfolded amidst countless eclipses, marking key moments such as Queen Elizabeth II’s ascension and Prince Charles’ marriage to Diana.
Between Eclipses: The Crucible of Change
Interestingly, pivotal historical events frequently occurred in the window between eclipses. Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire leading to labour reforms, and even significant scientific discoveries like atomic fission—all nestled within the cosmic embrace of eclipses.
Eclipses: The Cosmic Catalysts of Change
From the fall of empires to the birth of nations, eclipses have presided over monumental shifts throughout history. The stock market crashes of 1907 and 1929, the end of major wars, and even the fall of the Berlin Wall—all orchestrated by the celestial harmony of solar and lunar eclipses.
In essence, the universe has a way of leaving its fingerprints on the grand canvas of history. Eclipses, with their mystic allure, continue to fascinate, connecting the dots between the heavens and Earth’s most profound moments.
So, the next time you gaze up at the darkened sky during an eclipse, remember you might just be witnessing the universe’s way of nudging humanity along its destined path.
Remember, fellow star-gazers, we are all cosmic travellers, and our journey is written in the stars. Until next time, keep your eyes on the skies and your heart open to the mysteries of the universe.
This is a summary of a YouTube video titled “Eclipses That Aligned with Pivotal Moments in History” by The Astrology Podcast hosted by Chris Brennan featuring guest Nick Dagan Best.
They discuss the significance of solar and lunar eclipses in history and astrology, with many examples of major events coinciding with eclipses.
Summary
- Eclipses were some of the earliest celestial omens recorded in ancient Mesopotamia around 2000 BCE. They were seen as negative omens associated with events like the death of kings.
- The death of Jesus in the Bible is described with eclipse imagery, cementing the association between eclipses and deaths of leaders.
- Alexander the Great was born 10 days before a lunar eclipse. A lunar eclipse occurred a week before his decisive victory at the Battle of Gaugamela.
- Roman emperor Constantine was proclaimed emperor two days before a solar eclipse. He legalized Christianity in the Edict of Milan, possibly on a lunar eclipse. He died shortly after another solar eclipse.
- Napoleon was defeated at Waterloo three days before a lunar eclipse, ending the Napoleonic Wars.
- Japanese emperor Hirohito denied his divinity two days before a solar eclipse conjunct his chart ruler Jupiter after WWII.
- Several key assassinations coincided with eclipses: Lincoln (4 days after), Martin Luther King Jr (between eclipses), and Yitzhak Rabin (right before).
- Recent leaders born on eclipses: Obama (6 days before), Trump (day of). Eclipses coincided with their elections/inaugurations.
- Prince William was born on the day of an eclipse. His parents married on one, and his mother, Princess Diana, died days after one. His father, Charles’ coronation was the day after an eclipse.
- The British royal family’s history over the past century coincides with countless eclipses. Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne, Prince Charles married Diana, and other major events aligned with eclipses.
- Many pivotal historical events happened in the timeframe between eclipses, like the Gettysburg Address for Lincoln.
- Eclipses seem to coincide with major “crisis” periods that cause great change, endings and beginnings, both positive and negative.
- Upcoming sections will show eclipses aligned with scientific discoveries, the end of wars, civil rights movements, etc.
Some additional summary points on eclipses:
- Solar eclipses occur when the Moon passes directly in front of the Sun, while lunar eclipses occur when the Earth’s shadow blocks the Moon.
- Eclipses come in pairs about two weeks apart, with solar and lunar eclipses often in opposite zodiac signs.
- The astrological influence of eclipses can be felt for a month surrounding the eclipse, especially in the two weeks in between eclipses.
- Personal planets or angles contacted by an eclipse signifies a major personal event corresponding to that planet.
- Lincoln’s assassination four days after an eclipse ended the Civil War. His funeral procession coincided with the next eclipse.
- Lincoln’s famous Gettysburg Address occurred between eclipses, as did his re-election.
- JFK was assassinated very close to a solar eclipse. His accused killer, Lee Harvey Oswald, was born on an eclipse.
- Princess Diana’s death triggered an outpouring of grief in Britain. Her funeral was shortly before the next eclipse.
- The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire that caused labour reforms was days after an eclipse.
- The Stock Market Crash of 1929 was within days of a solar eclipse. The Panic of 1907 crash coincided with one.
- The discovery of atomic fission by Otto Hahn in 1938 coincided with a solar eclipse soon after.
- Many examples given of eclipses coinciding with the ends of major wars like WWI, WWII, Korea, and Vietnam.
- The Fall of the Berlin Wall, end of the Cold War coincided with solar eclipse; Mikhail Gorbachev born on one.
- The Cuban Missile Crisis ended just before a solar eclipse crossing Cuba.
So in summary, major events, endings and beginnings throughout history align with solar and lunar eclipses.