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One of the most spectacular astronomical phenomena is the meteor showers . Soon we will witness one of the most anticipated of the year , the Perseids or “tears of Saint Lorenzo ”, when in mid-August dozens of shooting stars adorn the skies.
These celestial events are caused by the debris or cosmic dust that they leave behind. Comets as they pass, and when they come into contact with the Earth’s atmosphere at extremely high speed, they cause a beautiful light trail that is barely perceptible.
Astrologically, meteor showers represent our frozen emotions and collective fears that emerge to be cured . This interpretation comes from ancient beliefs that say that comets represented great changes, like eclipses , explained the astrologer Rachel Lang to the specialized site Well and Good. “Everything we have been ignoring or repressing can no longer be ignored,” he said.
Likewise, symbolize the beauty that arises from the ashes , the “spiritual perception and wisdom” that is obtained by looking within ourselves.
Thousands of years ago, all objects that fell or were observed in the sky were associated with the gods. The arrival of a meteor represented a greater force reaching Earth, such as a soul or a spirit. Naturally, it caused fear.
The Greeks and medieval astrologers thought that these phenomena were evil, as they were only presented to “punish” us and their appearance was associated with drastic changes in humans, animals and climate.
It was also believed that announced the arrival of a prophet, religious leader, a powerful warrior, reformer or a great merchant , according to astrology expert Jonathan Flanery commented on the site Skyscript .
Nowadays, astrologers relate meteor showers according to the constellation they come from.
However, agree that the general meaning speaks of changes and transformations . They encourage us to look forward to exciting experiences, thus portending good times to express new wishes for the future.
If you’ve ever asked why we make wishes when we see a shooting star is precisely because of its spiritual interpretation.
The Greek astronomer Ptolemy proclaimed that meteors appeared when the gods opened a space between their world and ours to look at us, it was explained in Astrology Answers. Other Greek philosophers considered that there were human souls trapped in the shooting stars and wishing them something was an act of luck.
Beyond its spiritual meaning and astrological, the Meteor Showers are a cosmic spectacle worth appreciating.
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