Not to be superstitious or anything, but it’s a good thing that
April is done and in the books. But perhaps I should admit to a bit of
apprehension when it comes to the supernatural. Let’s just say I'm kind of paranoid, with a serious aversion to the ethereal plane.
The buzz around April 2014 was the rare appearance of two
eclipses, one lunar -- a “blood moon,” no less -- and one solar eclipse. Known as
a “tetrad,” this phenomenon is less common than the proverbial “blue moon” (a
second full moon occurring in a calendar month).
Those who are inclined toward the metaphysical say that a
blood moon (top) is an inauspicious sign from the heavens. What's more, astrologers say
that two eclipses in one month portend all kinds of conflict for people,
relationships, transactions and experiences.
Scientists, on the other hand, say that a blood moon is just
red and can be totally explained by science. Most lunar eclipses will appear
red or many can because of the dusty lunar plain. Besides, crazy stuff
happens virtually all the time, scientists contend.
But two eclipses in one month means bizarre ends and
beginnings, say astrologers, unsettling events in the form of
sudden changes, disappointments and revelations -- a month-long pattern of bad
juju. Even if you can’t see it, they say, you will feel the
effects.
So how did all this cosmic karma work out? I must admit that the month was
strange, somewhat kooky and rather odd, with anomalies on a number of fronts. Bad
craziness, or worse, in some instances. Nothing earth-shattering: just vague, peculiar goings-on.
What to do? My tendency would be to lie low for a while and go
underground. On the contrary, say astrologers, April will be
awesome. Real attractions and relationships will appear or intensify. Old ones
will disintegrate. Face the month with moxie and verve.
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