In ancient times, eclipses presented important forecasting for the king and country. August 1 is the solar eclipse in the kingly sign of Leo and it happens to make important contact to the leader of our nation. The themes produced focus on communication and power. Secrets and surveillance are the secondary elements of this theme as they relate to Mr. Bush. On July 10, Mr. Bush signed a bill into law that allows the government the right to look and listen without regulation and restriction. This administrative action spurred an immediate filing of a legal challenge to the constitutionality of the law by a group of highly respected journalist. August and September will progressively be building the public pressure around this issue.
A common theme in the pair of eclipses, solar and lunar, ignites the ideals that most Americans are prideful of: freedom of speech. The eclipse pattern brings bright attention to the range of potentialities people are likely to experience should it be so that every word on phone or email, or even spoken in groups comes under threat of government ears.
By the lunar eclipse August 16, momentum will be gathering among influential journalists and progressive business leaders led by some of the dissenting political leaders. We will see this as a turning point in the presidential campaign. The high side is that people are beginning to pay more attention to the process and to the rhetoric. Strong ideals will fuel demonstrations and a new social movement is about to birth itself.
Depending on the outcomes of the political conventions, we may see activism in America like the mid-‘60’s. The high side is that there are young voices speaking with wisdom that will have more impact than the traditional political players will expect. Peace, ecology, and consciousness are becoming ‘mainstream’ again. Green is the buzzword for awareness and caring. Virtues are coming into the conversation about the future of American and of the earth. We see growing evidence of the younger generations taking their places in politics and other influential positions, such as journalist who call out for truth and fair practices in business and in government.
Women of all ages are becoming more vocal and involved. September brings an active month of the feminine crusaders and activists. They bring attention to the growing economic issues that are falling hardest on low-income mothers, and the elderly. These problems are in the spotlight at the full moon, mid-month. They do not just cry out, the women are moving toward real and just action. They lead a revolution of rejuvenation in the community supporting each other and a new economy of mutual benefit.
When times press hardest on us we rally with new ideas, goals, and inventions. Inspiration is upon us. The next great idea, the next great gatherings that bring back the heart to the center of the people in sharing is on the horizon. August and September will give us awareness of what needs doing next.