Eclipses as Omens in Ancient Times

In episode 423, astrologers Nick Dagan Best and Chris Brennan discuss some of the most stunning examples where a solar or lunar eclipse coincided with a pivotal or momentous event in world history, leading us to unravel the profound implications of eclipses in astrology. The purpose of the episode was to compile a list of the top 20 or so examples of when a major event in history happened to take place within days of a solar or lunar eclipse. By studying what eclipses have coincided with in the past, we can learn a lot about what eclipses actually mean in astrology, and from this we can better understand how they can be used to predict the future. We begin the episode with a brief introduction to the astronomy of eclipses, and then discuss how solar and lunar eclipses were traditionally viewed as negative omens in ancient times, whereas in modern times they tend to be viewed as representing great endings and beginnings. Early on we also discuss how eclipses were viewed in ancient Mesopotamia, and how the astrological tradition itself may have first started to develop as a result of a series of eclipse that coincided with the death of three kings. Following that, we dedicate the remainder of the episode to exploring a curated collection of examples where eclipses align with significant historical turning points. Through this extensive analysis, we illustrate that eclipses have not only been present during numerous pivotal moments in history, but persist in coinciding with crucial inflection points in contemporary global events as well. Nick's Website NickDaganBestAstrologer.com The Dagan Astrology Database Nick has released his downloadable 20,000 astrology chart database to the public! https://theastrologypodcast.com/database/ Patreon The research presented in this episode was made possible by the support of patrons! Support our work and get access to bonus content by becoming a patron through our page on Patreon: Patreon.com/AstrologyPodcast Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:28 Astronomy of Eclipses 00:06:25 Eclipses in the Zodiac 00:09:30 Operative Range of Eclipse Effect 00:12:20 Meaning of Eclipses in the Astrological Tradition 00:17:42 Eclipses in the Ancient Mesopotamian Tradition 00:27:33 Examples of Eclipses in History Section Begins in Full 00:27:45 Birth, Ascension, and Death of Kings 00:43:02 Premature Demise of Leaders 00:56:46 Births of Presidents and Kings 01:03:03 British Royal Family 01:22:04 Dagan Astrology Database 01:26:56 Eclipses as Omens of Disasters and Negative Events 01:52:51 Stock Market Crashes and Peaks 02:01:02 Positive Turning Points in Human History 02:17:15 Progress in Civil Rights Movements 02:42:30 Conclusions and Resources for Research 03:00:45 Credits and End Cards   Watch the Video Version of This Episode Watch the video version of this episode eclipses and major historical events: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qu30e4pTmT4 - Transcript A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 423 transcript Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3: