The Truth isn’t always what it appears to be.

SPACEWEATHER.COM NEWS: 10/15/2024

THE ‘ANTI-TAIL’ OF COMET TSUCHINSHAN-ATLAS: Comet tails are supposed to point away from the sun. Last night, Nick James of the British Astronomical Association photographed a tail pointing in the opposite direction. “The ‘anti-tail’ looked amazing in this image of Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS I took from 2100m on La Palma,” says James.

 

When James took the picture, Earth was passing through the orbital plane of the comet, and that’s what made the anti-tail. The sharp edge of Tsuchinshan-ATLAS’s fan-shaped dust tail briefly appeared to point toward the sun–a counterintuitive optical illusion.

The anti-tail will fade in the days ahead, even as the comet itself remains a gorgeous sight in the evening sky. Look west about 40 minutes after local sunset. The comet is easy to find using binoculars and, then, once found, is equally easy to see with the unaided eye. The comet’s long tail (the real tail) stretches more than 10 degrees above the western horizon, remaining visible in the moonlight for as much as an hour after the head of the comet sets. Enjoy the view!

more anti-tail images: from Johnny Horne of White Oak, NC; from Schindler Leung of Hong Kong; from Alan Dyer of Arches National Park, Utah; from Eliot Herman of Tucson Arizona; from Brian Klimowski near Flagstaff, Arizona; from Michael Jaeger of Hochart, Austria

GEOMAGNETIC STORM WATCH (G1): Minor G1-class geomagnetic storms are possible on Oct. 16th due to a CME now en route to Earth. It was launched from sunspot AR3854 on Oct. 11th, and is expected to deliver only a glancing blow.

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Planets Retrograde – The Planets Today

Jupiter (retrograde) in Gemini. Jupiter goes Station Direct in Gemini at Tue Feb 04 2025 03:40
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Saturn (retrograde) in Pisces. Saturn goes Station Direct in Pisces at Fri Nov 15 2024 08:20
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Uranus (retrograde) in Taurus. Uranus goes Station Direct in Taurus at Thu Jan 30 2025 10:22
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Neptune (retrograde) in Pisces. Neptune goes Station Direct in Pisces at Sat Dec 07 2024 17:43
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Chiron (retrograde) in Aries. Chiron goes Station Direct in Aries at Sun Dec 29 2024 15:12
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The Truth is not “what it appears to be.”

Retrograde motion is an APPARENT change in the movement of the planet through the sky. It is not REAL in that the planet does not physically start moving backwards in its orbit. It just appears to do so because of the relative positions of the planet and Earth and how they are moving around the Sun. (Source: NASA Starchild Question of the Month, June 2002)

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Mayan Time

4 Wisdom/CIB stabilizes the Truth that we don’t know everything. That’s the “human limitation” that presents us with an opportunity to learn something new. More often not, the whole Truth is not what it appears to be. To see the whole picture requires us to acknowledge the Creator’s plan, and to give thanks for what is promised to be revealed at the end. The key to the kingdom is forgiveness. All the filters we create from resentment veil the most Divine Truth.

We can reconcile all the suffering of injustice, when we bring “our limited truth” in humility to the Highest One. A Sanctuary within is the place we can share how it feels, just as we’re seeing it, and know we are forgiven. The only way to know is to forgive. Forgiveness can be our Sacred  Offering, when we’re willing to suffer in the darkness of the unknown for the Creator’s Cause – that Shall Be, no matter how we fail.

If things look backwards and upside down, remember it’s only an optical illusion. We are always under the Creator’s Wing and no harm can come to those who love the Lord, with all their heart,  mind, body and soul. The Creator’s Sacred Exchange is the promise of Peace and Joy beyond all Human understanding. The Reed/BEN trecena promises the Light that touches our Heart in a Sanctuary within.

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THE TRECENA OF REED/BEN: CONNECTING THE CIRCLE OF LIFE
MAYAN CALENDAR DAYKEEPER’S JOURNAL
4 Wisdom/CIB (keeb), Cherokee, Owl/ U’GUKU’, Destiny Kin 56, Position 16
October 15, 2024, 10/15/2024; Last Round: January 29, 2024, 01/29/2024

THE TRECENA OF REED/BEN: THE SANCTUARY OF HOME

The Highlights, Peak Energies, and Times of Synchronicity for this trecena are included on the  13-Day Trecena Guide.

The “Tzolk’in Field Guide” is my gift to download that includes the Count of Days with the aspects for each Destiny Kin and highlights for a personal practice with each trecena. It’s designed as a companion for daily practice.

Visit the 13-Day Trecena Guide. to download a free copy. Volume 1 covers the first two seasons of the Tzolk’in, and Volume 2 covers the 3rd and 4th to the end of the Tzolk’in round.

1 Reed/BEN completes the 1st Season of the Tzolk’in round, found in Volume 1. There’s something more to see when you discern the meaning of the day for yourself. The secret lies in the thoughts on your mind. 

Also see Daykeeper Resources for calculators and calendar links, and the Spiritual Tools page for ways to add to cause for a higher effect.

4 Wisdom/CIB (Cherokee, Owl/ U’GUKU’) – Day 4 of 13 of the 1 Reed/BEN trecena

Descriptions by Ian Xel Lungold (12 Sun/AHAU), wisdom and Tzolk’in FREE CALCULATOR preserved on MayanMajix.com.

Galactic Tone 4: Stability; the cube is most stable of all forms and establishes volume by definition of height, length, depth and breadth; 4 directions establish orientation. The energy of 4 sets the parameters, which establish the freedoms and barriers needed to create a game, work, or relationship.

Wisdom/CIB: The old ones. Wisdom of the ancients. Wisdom persons are aligned with the ancient memories that wait in the stone of temples and sacred sites all over the world. Wisdom people grow luck like a crop using a balance of prudence and tenacity. The tremendous inner strength of this sign enables silent introspection to discover areas of oneself that contain wisdom more valuable than any trove of archaeological treasure. Wisdom persons are valiant defenders of family and community. They may become hardened to life and sentiment turned cold. In these cases, they need much forgiveness for their uncaring errors. Periodically connecting with nature and or visiting sacred sites will bring great stability to wisdom persons. A good day to sit on a rock.

A GOOD DAY TO: Sit on a Rock

Cherokee, Owl U’GUKU’   O’JJ: Symbol is the Owl is Arcturus, the brightest Star in the Constellation Bootes. The Cherokee Bear constellation (Ursa Major) includes the Big Dipper plus four stars in Bootes.  Owl is a hunter, who stands for the wisdom and ability of all great hunters, the cunning of a fox, the tenacity of a bulldog and strength of a bear. Energy for deep thinkers, strong-willed, rigid convictions, bold and authoritative.  Owl is the Mystic Ferryman who guides Earthlings on the return path to the stars holding the torch aloft.

[Text in italics was the primary source of inspiration for my journal. These are the sources that started my journey and they are the reference for interpretation each day. By providing the original text, I hope to offer a way to see what inspired my thoughts and by including all the aspects – allow for something more to inspire you. Mayan descriptions are those written by Ian Lungold. Cherokee descriptions came from multiple sources. Links to sources and other resources of study are offered on the Daykeeper Resources Page. ~Debra]