When an eclipse occurs, many people report feeling certain discomforts, such as headaches, extreme sensitivity, and sudden mood swings, which causes them to associate it with this astronomical event. It may be somewhat true, since when these movements are performed, the energy that moves is immense, which affects people who are more receptive and causes headaches or even dizziness.
Myths and superstitions
There are many superstitions surrounding eclipses, for they were formerly believed to be a bad omen, since it was as if the sun were “devoured.”
The last major eclipse that worried many people was the one experienced in 1991.
Under the belief that the sun was devoured, cultures such as the Mayan, Chinese or Greek believed that an animal was eating the sun, so they performed rituals to scare the animal away.
On the other hand, some cultures, such as the African culture, considered that the event brought with it an omen of death and misfortune, so people locked themselves at home and waited for the passage of the phenomenon.
Today, many myths still surround the eclipse. For example, it is said that if a pregnant woman looks directly at the eclipse, it can cause deformities to the baby. It is also not recommended to make important decisions or emotionally expose yourself.
In astrology, it is held that the solar eclipse symbolizes the shadow of the ego and the possibility of spiritual rebirth, signaling a time when we can let go of obsolete energies and patterns to make way for new awareness and perspective.
For the Hindu tradition, eclipses are interpreted as periods of spiritual purification and revitalization and that rituals and spiritual practices carried out during eclipses contain a large energetic charge that can dispel negative karma and make us grow spiritually.
Facts
But don’t worry! If you got a headache during the eclipse, there’s a good chance it’s because of gravity. Did you know that it changes minimally for a few moments when an eclipse happens? That’s right, even though it’s only for a few seconds, the Moon and Sun are aligned with the Earth and their gravitational pull causes us to pull upwards, which counteracts the force of Earth’s gravity. This can lead to dizziness, headache, or mood swings.
So now you know why you felt so weird on this day. Could it be the gravity? Or do you feel more inclined towards the energy theory?