The exact new moon occurs on Friday, August 1, at 6:13 am EDT in
Toronto, and in Gujarat, India it will be on August 1 at 3:43 pm, IST.
MEDITATION IS ADVOCATED. One is encouraged to clear a path through
the debris. The same is true in meditation. Chanting is the fresh air that
can remove old negative attitudes, doubts, and thoughts. By chanting
God's name we can even remove the greatest fears within ourselves.
The challenge here is to clear yourself before you try to help others. A
need for patience is suggested rather than rushing right ahead. Work on
the inner peace and love that has been spoiled within yourself. Repair
the inner light before you proceed.

Eclipses are the most intensely spiritual moments of the sun moon cycle.
Deep feelings surface and try to block out or eclipse the light of our
inner being. If you move out into darkness, greater darkness will result. If
you surround yourself with weaker people or those who are up to no
good, then no goodness will come out of it. You will be challenged to
listen to your inner voice rather than the call of your senses or thoughts.
If you can silence your thoughts at the moment of an eclipse,
profound repercussions will result. If you do not, less than profound
repercussions will result. It is your choice. Can you affirm the will to
goodness and light when the darkness is strongest. Within this
darkness lies great sensitivity. It could be said that one who is blind is
blessed because they are one sense closer to God and will not be
distracted by visions.

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