The solar eclipse last week garnered significant interest from people everywhere, paricularly here in Texas where we saw it clearly. There were parties, school events and lots of ceremonies of all kinds.

This was a shared moment that transcended political differences (for at least 4 minutes) and should certainly have reminded all of us of our universal experience as humans still living in somewhat of a democracy. Perhaps voting should have been a requirement for seeing the eclipse. We suffer the results because it is not mandatory.

I wonder what the astrologists are thinking, now that we really are into the age of Aquarius. It never occurred to me that Israel and Iran would go to war at such a time. Only certain industries are hoping for a wider conflict. It seems so primitive to me. The eclipse should have given all of us a profound sense of insignificance in the grand scheme of the universe. Collective appreciation and understanding might have led to more harmony in the world.