2024 Solar Eclipse

Next week, the Great American Eclipse will take place from Texas to Maine. My family will join the other eclipse chasers for this unique experience. Here’s why you should consider viewing the eclipse as well.

In 2017, we traveled to Alliance, Nebraska to see the eclipse. My husband insisted that we experience 100% totality; at the time I didn’t realize that 96% totality at our home in Colorado would be a completely different experience. He was absolutely right.

Totality refers to the moon completely obscuring the sun. While totality only occurs for several minutes, the effect is a dramatic multi-sensory experience. The environment darkens, as though it is nighttime. The temperature instantly chills. Birds become quiet and crickets begin chirping. As the eclipse ends, there are beautiful colors of sunrise in every direction.

During the total eclipse, it’s possible to see things that are not generally visible. The stars closest to the sun are only observable when the light of the sun is obscured. The corona, or surface of the sun, is apparent, as well as sunspots and solar flares dancing on the sun’s atmosphere. We gain an appreciation for the power of the sun and it’s its ability to warm and brighten our planet.

Spiritual Meaning

From a spiritual perspective, the solar eclipse is considered a powerful celestial event. It always occurs during the New Moon, which brings a reflective and introspective energy to the dark nights. During the eclipse, the quiet power of the New Moon completely silences the biggest source of light in our sky. The eclipse intensifies emotions and causes us to see more clearly what isn’t working. This new awareness brings about spiritual awakening, transformation, and rebirth. We are invited to use our own internal quiet power to set new intentions for moving forward.

Myths

Eclipse myths can be found in every ancient culture. Many indigenous groups believed you should stay inside and avoid watching the eclipse. The Native Americans said that the eclipse was the death of the sun, and they avoided watching out of reverence. The Mayans saw the powerful struggle of the sun against the moon as a metaphor for day versus night and good versus evil.  They feared witnessing the conflict.

Feeling Unsettled

In my Qigong training, they warned that viewing the eclipse would make a person vulnerable to foreign energies. These vibrations that don’t belong to you can create a feeling of unsettled, triggered, chaotic energy for people. When I viewed the eclipse in 2017, I definitely felt ‘off’, as did two other members of my family. Thankfully, I was aware of the energetic shift in my vibration, and sought the support of my Qigong practitioner for clearing. 

If you choose to view the eclipse, be aware of your vibration. Know that a shift in your mood could be related to the eclipse energies, rather than relationship triggers. Please reach out for support you if you feel unsettled afterward. The Emergency Energy Clearing is a quick and effective way to return to alignment.  Schedule a clearing

I will be viewing the 2024 solar eclipse in totality outside of Carbondale, Illinois this year, with eclipse glasses in hand and an attitude of curiosity and wonder. I can’t wait!

The next opportunity to see a total eclipse in the United States will be in 2044. Rather than wait another 20 years for this unique experience, consider finding your way to totality next week.  Find NASA information here.

What will you be doing on April 8?