The exact New Moon Eclipse occurs on Monday, Jan. 26, 2009 at
2:56 AM, EST (1:26 PM in Gujarat) in the I Ching hexagram
"Following". The image is thunder below or within the lake. The
association is to sudden change with regards to what we like or enjoy. It
is said that a joyous movement will gather a following. Perhaps this
refers in part to the charisma and influence that President Obama is
having on the world. The old ways seem to be changing. The majority
are happy with the change and yet many are not!
One needs to remember that these are politicians and not saints.
However a way has been set in motion, changes beneath the surface
are happening. There are very powerful mental forces at large trying to
figure out the implications and measure the consequences, especially
on the stock market. Who will win and who will lose? How much will
you gain or lose?
Unfortunately this works against the spiritual light. The more
you think and plan, the less you will trust that God is taking care of
things regardless of how we see it. How many of us are really trusting
and have faith in God? Enough to be at peace in this time of change?
Worry begets worry and closes off the heart.
In the I Ching the interpretation of this hexagram and line is
exceptionally positive. For the New Moon to be happening here, a deep
and profound happiness is touched. That this New Moon is also a Solar
Eclipse increases the intensity. Unfortunately being overly concerned
about the political movements and changes in the world, is not a
spiritual affirmation, but rather a distraction or a depletion. The challenge
becomes on this Aquarian Solar Eclipse, to cultivate the experience of
silence …. Wordless, and thoughtless silence. It is too easy to hide
behind the events of the news, and rationalize where one is. This again
is not a spiritual voice.
Eclipses are the most intensely spiritual moments of the sun moon cycle.
Deep feelings surface and try to block out or eclipse the light of our
inner being. If you move out into darkness, greater darkness will result. If
you surround yourself with weaker people or those who are up to no
good, then no goodness will come out of it. You will be challenged to
listen to your inner voice rather than the call of your senses or thoughts.
If you can silence your thoughts at the moment of an eclipse,
profound repercussions will result. If you do not, less than profound
repercussions will result. It is your choice. Can you affirm the will to
goodness and light when the darkness is strongest. Within this
darkness lies great sensitivity. --