I witnessed this eclipse from Swan Valley, a tiny resort town in Western Idaho near the Wyoming border. By choosing a remote area we avoided much of the traffic involved versus those who viewed the event from cities.
If you're planning on viewing the upcoming eclipse in April, bear that in mind. I knew people who did otherwise and were stuck in traffic jams on Interstate highways for hours and hours.
Maps of the path of visibility are readily available so if you have to travel to one, choose one that's a bit off the beaten path. Even then, get reservations early. Most have no clue how popular viewing an eclipse is or how many converge on the path of visibility when it's only a comfortable drive a few hours away.
While it was a remarkable experience and a pleasant road trip with my eldest daughter and her husband, the feeling I received while viewing it was far from positive. My impression was that of God withdrawing his light, that he would no longer look favorably upon our nation.
I sensed we were in trouble.
Indeed, the stage was set by the preceding eclipse in February.
Eclipse guru, Bernadette Brady states that the effects of this one will "bring unexpected events that involve friends or groups which will stress personal relationships."
She goes on to say that information is distorted and possibly false, so individuals should not make any hasty decisions. Tiredness or health problems were also attached to it. She bases her remarks on the planetary aspects of the first eclipse in any given series, the energy of which carries through the entire family.
Clearly, the controversy during this time brought numerous divisions between friends and family members as each held tightly to their reasons for their chosen party or issue.
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