21st Century Radio News The Astronomical Event of the Year
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Into a world of war, terrorism and unrest, the luminous and lovely planet, Venus, the bright and morning star, will make Her mark on June 8 as She sweeps across the Heavens passing between the Earth and the Sun. This spectacular Venus transit, hailed as the most astounding astronomical event of 2004, will last for 6-7 hours and will be seen by millions of eager onlookers worldwide.2 This will be seen in many parts of the world as a small shadow on the face of the Sun. The visibility of the transit in daylight suggests that the symbolic integration of the Venusian principle with the creative consciousness of the Sun is an event that will have distinctive and historic consequences.
All hail to the planetary languages of astronomy and astrology, as they mark and interpret the planets' movements. Astronomically we know that this transit of Venus always comes in pairs, separated by 8 years, and these transits occur only rarely. The first transit begins at 5:13 a.m. GMT on 8th June and the second on June 6, 2012. According to the ancient Mayan calendar, 2012 is a significant year. The Winter Solstice of 2012 stands at the end of the Mayan Long Count calendar, put in place 2300 to 2500 years ago.
But what does this mean for us, earthlings? We are so used to tales of doom and gloom but astrologers predict this transit will bring greater oneness and enlightenment. Previous Venus Transits taking place from 1518 to 1882, have brought enormous impact on human consciousness, involving planetary collaboration. The Venus Transit of 1761 saw the first ever international collaboration project in science, and the transit of 1874 marked fundamental steps in the development of global communications.
Also since Venus in astrology is related to the feminine, and since women's struggle for the right to vote and the activities of the suffrage movement were timed with the previous transit, we also may see more influence from the female principle in the next eight years. Perhaps the first woman American President? Because of other astrological considerations, we will certainly see more women in the news, and their words carrying greater impact now. Look out for myriad manifestations of feminine strength as it arises powerfully in these next years.
What should we do to make the most of the intimate presence of this Holy planet of Love, Sister to our own beautiful Goddess, Earth? Think of how lovely that these two Planets, joined through the ethers by Their own sacred emanations, are close to one another.
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The Venus Transit is like an (annular) solar eclipse, except that the angle subtended by the disk of Venus is much smaller than that of the Moon. Thus, during the transit Venus will be seen as a small dark dot that moves across the solar disk. Note: Never look directly or though a telescope at the Sun with unprotected eyes - this can cause blindness.
The opportunity for us is that we open ourselves to the highest emanations of the planet Venus possible - and use this tool of Love as an energy, as a force to transform and transmute. Love as compassion, as agape - the higher octave of Love, far above basic passion and desire.
This Venus Transit can bring remarkable results in our dark world. It offers us an opportunity for planetary collaboration in the realms of the Heart and Soul, so sorely needed in the darkness of our world. However, there is a caveat here and that is -- if we cooperate with it. Like all the planetary alignments and configurations, they are as tools which we can, through the use of our freewill, fashion into personal and planetary miracles.
Here are some suggestions of how you can best prepare for and cooperate with this Venus transit on June 8, 2004:
* Join with others in a global meditation is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. GMT (4 a.m. PDT) on June 8, its purpose to serve as a bridge between peoples of different nations, religions and philosophies.
* Join in the One Minute Peace Prayer Initiative. Visit http://www.chrissieblaze.com for details.
Chrissie Blaze
Chrissie Blaze is an Aetherius Society Minister, international lecturer and author of several books, including Power Prayer (co-author Gary Blaze; Foreword Marianne Williamson). For information visit http://www.chrissieblaze.com
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