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Tuesday 21 December 2010

Solstice Lunar Eclipse

Well I know this has been all over the news today, but for me it is a significant day. The Winter Solstice is THE most important day in my year. I celebrate the summer solstice when I can, but always celebrate the Winter Solstice with some quiet reflection by candlelight. As from today the sun begins to climb ever so slightly higher, the days get longer and the optimism for the year ahead mounts. And I get excited for the arrival of spring, snowdrops, daffodils and a bit of warmth in the sun, especially on days like this where I have hours of walking in snow to catch the train.

Linked to that with today's lunar eclipse being at around 8am (we thought 8.18 the media said 7.40) this morning it all boded well for the future. Well I think so anyway. Having the first lunar eclipse during the Winter Solstice since 1638 is absolutely mind blowing, especially as on June 25th of that year, the first ever lunar eclipse was recorded in America, and in 1638 the Scottish National Covenant was signed on February 28th which ultimately led to the wars between England and Scotland, then the English Civil War. Lets hope that doesn't happen again in 2011.

4 comments:

  1. It was way too cloudy here to see the eclipse. I wish you a happy and peaceful winter solstice.

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  2. And for your too Lisa. Winter Solstice blessings

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  3. I am late with my comment on our most important event of the year: the winter Solstice! I thank God to be here and able to enjoy this wonderful time!
    Since than we got through here a very nasty blizzard, I posted to Nature talks. Wow! it was a mighty action of Nature!
    Hope the next year will bring some good events.
    Wish you a very Happy New Year. Cheers! Bb :)

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  4. Always a pleasure to have you comment, whether late or early, it doesn't matter. Despite having flu over Christmas I still feel rejivinated as I always do when we pass the shortest day

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