Lunar Eclipse 25°47' Pisces - 18th Sept

[Columbine]

Huw Edwards, the former BBC presenter, was born in Bridgend on 18 August 1961

 

[John Thompson]

For those who like to look at the mundane realm I'd like to point to looking at the chart of Japan, for Japan are implicated in all three eclipses of 2024 as also for those during 2025. We only have one timed chart for this country, this being their chart after WW2 and set for 28th April 1952 @ 22:30 [13:30 GMT] in Tokyo.


The solar eclipse of 9th April at 19 Aries 24 [in partile conjunction with Chiron], was at the natal IC and opposing Neptune at the MC. On the 10th Japanese Prime Minister Kishida met US President Joe Biden in Washington. The two leaders affirn their allience and announce plans to strenthen cooperation in defence as also other areas. Then on the 11th they both meet President Ferdinand Marcos of the Philipines; in their first summit they agree to boost security and economic cooperation to counter Chinese 'provocations' ; no doubt North Korea wouldn't have been happy. After the devastating Noto earthquake on 1st Jan 2024, there was another earthquake on the 17th April in 'An earthquake causes shaking with a seismic intensity of lower 6 in parts of Ehime and Kōchi Prefectures, which is the first time this intensity has been recorded in Shikoku since the 1996 establishment of the current Japanese seismic intensity scale.' Looking to the upcoming lunar eclipse, set for Tokyo we find this completely cutting the eclipse MC/IC axis, and then the solar eclipse on 3rd of October, we see it is conjunct Saturn in 9th and square Uranus in Cancer and the 7th. All over this period transiting Uranus [5th] has been squaring the node [2nd], and Neptune has been squaring the Moon [conjunct descendant]. It looks like the full implications of these agreements will be reiterated with much opposition from the likes of North Korea/China, and with the 3rd October eclipse ascendant = IC of Noto earthquake maybe we will see more of the same. With change of government in Britain, and upcoming US elections, turmoil in their markets are probable. Much research to be done here for those who are interested. I checked this chart for validity at the earthquake which produced the Fukushima nuclear disaster by secondary progressing by Naibod in RA. I found a Moon/Pluto conjunction, with Pluto within a minute of arc conjunct the Geodetic MC [ MC specific to location]; among other things this was very convincing.
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On 7th of September I said we should watch what's going on with Japan, for any events will have many ramifications especially in regard to defence and Chinese/N Korea aggressive reactions to US/Japan cooperation. Bang on the eclipse, a Chinese aircraft carrier entered Japanese contiguous waters for the first time.
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Japan says Chinese aircraft carrier entered its contiguous waters for first time​

Sep. 18 04:34 pm JST 31 Comments

TOKYO/TAIPEI
A Chinese aircraft carrier entered Japan's contiguous waters for the first time on Wednesday, Japan's defense ministry said, the latest in a string of military maneuvers that has ratcheted up tensions between the neighbors.
The carrier, accompanied by two destroyers, sailed between Japan's southern Yonaguni and Iriomote islands, entering an area that extends up to 24 nautical miles from its coastline where Japan can exert some controls as defined by the United Nations.
Japan last month lodged a protest with China after one of its naval survey vessels entered Japanese waters, shortly after an airspace breach. In July, a Japanese navy destroyer made a rare entry into China's territorial waters near Taiwan, according to the Japanese media.
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[Blister]

On 7th of September I said we should watch what's going on with Japan, for any events will have many ramifications especially in regard to defence and Chinese/N Korea aggressive reactions to US/Japan cooperation. Bang on the eclipse, a Chinese aircraft carrier entered Japanese contiguous waters for the first time.
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Japan says Chinese aircraft carrier entered its contiguous waters for first time​

Sep. 18 04:34 pm JST 31 Comments

TOKYO/TAIPEI
A Chinese aircraft carrier entered Japan's contiguous waters for the first time on Wednesday, Japan's defense ministry said, the latest in a string of military maneuvers that has ratcheted up tensions between the neighbors.
The carrier, accompanied by two destroyers, sailed between Japan's southern Yonaguni and Iriomote islands, entering an area that extends up to 24 nautical miles from its coastline where Japan can exert some controls as defined by the United Nations.
Japan last month lodged a protest with China after one of its naval survey vessels entered Japanese waters, shortly after an airspace breach. In July, a Japanese navy destroyer made a rare entry into China's territorial waters near Taiwan, according to the Japanese media.
m JapanToday:

Imagining the worst of circumstances should we go to WWIII but at same time, being Allies with Japan is quite ironic.

 

[John Thompson]

For those who like to look at the mundane realm I'd like to point to looking at the chart of Japan, for Japan are implicated in all three eclipses of 2024 as also for those during 2025. We only have one timed chart for this country, this being their chart after WW2 and set for 28th April 1952 @ 22:30 [13:30 GMT] in Tokyo.


The solar eclipse of 9th April at 19 Aries 24 [in partile conjunction with Chiron], was at the natal IC and opposing Neptune at the MC. On the 10th Japanese Prime Minister Kishida met US President Joe Biden in Washington. The two leaders affirn their allience and announce plans to strenthen cooperation in defence as also other areas. Then on the 11th they both meet President Ferdinand Marcos of the Philipines; in their first summit they agree to boost security and economic cooperation to counter Chinese 'provocations' ; no doubt North Korea wouldn't have been happy. After the devastating Noto earthquake on 1st Jan 2024, there was another earthquake on the 17th April in 'An earthquake causes shaking with a seismic intensity of lower 6 in parts of Ehime and Kōchi Prefectures, which is the first time this intensity has been recorded in Shikoku since the 1996 establishment of the current Japanese seismic intensity scale.' Looking to the upcoming lunar eclipse, set for Tokyo we find this completely cutting the eclipse MC/IC axis, and then the solar eclipse on 3rd of October, we see it is conjunct Saturn in 9th and square Uranus in Cancer and the 7th. All over this period transiting Uranus [5th] has been squaring the node [2nd], and Neptune has been squaring the Moon [conjunct descendant]. It looks like the full implications of these agreements will be reiterated with much opposition from the likes of North Korea/China, and with the 3rd October eclipse ascendant = IC of Noto earthquake maybe we will see more of the same. With change of government in Britain, and upcoming US elections, turmoil in their markets are probable. Much research to be done here for those who are interested. I checked this chart for validity at the earthquake which produced the Fukushima nuclear disaster by secondary progressing by Naibod in RA. I found a Moon/Pluto conjunction, with Pluto within a minute of arc conjunct the Geodetic MC [ MC specific to location]; among other things this was very convincing.
Series of charts.


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As I've said the eclipses of this year all form one cohesive scenario for Japan. Over this weekend Japan's Prime Minister Kishida has been in Washington discussing [amongst other things] reginal security and threats from both N Korea and China. Mars has been squaring the upcoming October solar eclipse degree, whilst simultaneously in eighth house quincunx in the lunar eclipse chart. This Mars transit is also conjunct Uranus [7th] and square Saturn [9th] of the Japan natal chart. Massive floods have caused havoc in the area of earthquake on the heals of the April solar eclipse with several people missing etc. Please take time to read the following of Kishida and Bidens last meeting as he travels back to Japan.

Kishida, Biden hail stronger Japan-U.S. ties in farewell meeting​

Sep. 22 04:30 pm JST 37 Comments

WILMINGTON, Del
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday celebrated a stronger-than-ever alliance between Tokyo and Washington in what was seen as a farewell meeting between the two outgoing leaders.
Biden, who U.S. officials say feels very close to Kishida, hosted him at his private residence in Wilmington, the president's hometown in Delaware, and praised the Japanese premier for being a "visionary and courageous" leader over the past three years.
Biden noted Kishida's leadership has made it possible for Japan to fundamentally strengthen its defense capabilities and transform its role in world affairs, the White House said.
"The two leaders committed to sustain efforts to take the U.S.-Japan alliance to new heights and to continue standing side-by-side together as steadfast global partners," it said.
Kishida and Biden, who both took office in 2021, each decided this summer not to seek reelection amid slumping public support in their respective countries.
During the meeting, which took place hours before a four-way summit of the Quad grouping also involving the leaders of Australia and India, Kishida and Biden reviewed some of their joint accomplishments and candidly discussed common challenges facing Japan and the United States, according to the Japanese Foreign Ministry.
In addition to confirming the importance of passing the robust alliance to future leaders, they discussed major foreign policy issues, including China's "coercive and destabilizing activities" in the South China Sea and other parts of the world, according to the White House and the ministry.
They said the leaders also reaffirmed that peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait are essential and underscored their opposition to any attempts to change the status quo by force.
Kishida agreed with Biden to continue supporting Ukraine and applying tough sanctions to Russia, as well as to deal with North Korea's evolving nuclear threats closely together and trilaterally with South Korea, according to the ministry.
Kishida announced in August he will not run in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election, set to take place on Friday.
Biden, who ended his bid for another four years in the White House in July, has repeatedly praised Kishida for significantly increasing Japan's defense spending amid the severe security environment in Asia.
Despite the enduring conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, the United States continues to view China as its most consequential geopolitical challenge and the Indo-Pacific as a region of central importance for Washington's strategic interests.
Under such circumstances, Japan is increasingly seen as an indispensable ally not only by the Biden administration, but also by a large majority of Democrats and Republicans.
Nonetheless, Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have opposed plans by Japan's Nippon Steel Corp to acquire United States Steel Corp, siding with a powerful labor union based in a critical battleground state that could determine the U.S. presidential election in November.
Former President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee running against the Democrat Harris for the White House, is also against the Japanese leading steelmaker's proposed acquisition of the smaller U.S. producer, making the issue a delicate one between the two countries.
Kishida stressed that Japan has contributed to the U.S. economy as the largest investor, while voicing hope to further strengthen bilateral cooperation, according to the ministry. But it remains unclear if either of them touched on the buyout plan during the meeting that lasted about an hour.
On many occasions, Biden has hailed Kishida's strong commitment to support Ukraine and consistent efforts to warn that "Ukraine today may be East Asia tomorrow," which has drawn global attention to the possibility of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan.
Biden invited Kishida to Washington as a state guest in April, during which he said the alliance has been transformed into a "truly global partnership" during their tenures and announced a long list of agreements with the prime minister.
The agreements, focused on boosting the alliance's deterrence and facilitating its networking with like-minded partners, included working toward more integrated command and control structures between Japanese and U.S. forces.
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Niseko: For the Perfect Fam​

 

[John Thompson]

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