Hello John and Doves,
We have a "spectacular celestial event approaching". Add this to our growing list of 'events' coming near the end of September and into October.The end of September brings us to the end of the Jewish month of Elul and the Feast of New Oil and the start of the Jewish month of Tishrei - Day 1 is Rosh Hashanah/Feast of Trumpets - followed by Yom Kippur/Day of Atonement on 10 Tishrei and Sukkot/Feast of Tabernacles on 15 Tishrei through 21 Tishrei. Ending with Shemini Atzeret on 22 Tishrei - the one year anniversary of October 7, 2023.Comet C/2023 A3:"Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS), discovered in January 2023, is on its way to becoming one of the most remarkable astronomical spectacles of the year."At its closest points to the Sun and the Earth, this comet will be naked eye visible - "and promises to captivate skywatchers across the globe."This comet will be visible during late September and throughout October."The two key dates for skywatchers are September 27 and October 12.It will pass closest to the sun (perihelion) on September 27 and will be visible in the Southern Hemisphere. It will be positioned in the constellation Leo.It will pass closest to the Earth on October 12 and will be visible in the Northern Hemisphere. It will be in the constellation Ophiuchus.It could be brighter than Jupiter, "which would make a breathtaking sight.""One of the most anticipated aspects of Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is its tail, which could be particularly striking." A comet's tail is composed of ice and dust which is ejected from a comet's nucleus as it is heated up by the Sun.It is possible, that this comet may have "two distinct tails - one white and one blue - depending on how the material reacts to solar radiation."
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS: A Spectacular Celestial Event Approaches – Here’s When and Where to See ItThe Constellation Leo:The constellation Leo is the Lion Representing Jesus - The Lion of the tribe of Judah. The front part of the Lion is called The Sickle. Sickles are used to harvest.(Mark 4:29 "But when the crop permits, he immediately puts in the sickle, because the harvest has come." The Rapture is a type of harvest where the Believers will be taken from the Earth."The great drama of the universe started with the sign of Virgo, and in Leo we reach the last scene of the last act. In the zofiac we have come full circle, for the tail of Leo touches the head of Virgo, the correct place to start and end in the interpretation of the twelve signs.""We have pointed out previously that the beginning point of prophecy in the first book of the Bible concerns the woman and her Seed, which would destroy the seed of the serpent. The sign of Virgo clearly showed this. The ending point in biblical prophecy, in the last book of Scripture, describes the Seed of the woman as "the Lion of the tribe of Judah."...who has prevailed" (Revelation 5:5) Thus the start and the finish of the zodiac coincide with the start and finish of the prophetic story of the Lord Jesus Christ as revealed in the written Word."
"God's Voice in the Stars - Zodiac Signs and Bible Truth" by Ken Fleming.The Constellation Opiuchus:Opiuchus is a constellation that straddles the celestial equator. It's name comes from ancient Greek which means "serpent-bearer' and it is commonly represented as a man grasping a snake."
Ophiuchus - Wikipedia
Some astronomers consider Opiuchus to be the 13th sign of the zodiac. This constellation has "always been associated with a man wrestling a serpent."
The Controversy Over the Long Lost 13th Zodiac Sign - GreekReporter.com
How fitting in following up with the above info on Leo and the Seed of the woman and the serpent."And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise they head, and thou shalt bruise his heel." Genesis 3:15One of the notable stars of Ophichus is Alpha Ophiuchi or Rasalhague - it is the brightest star. Its name means "head of the serpent".
The Constellation of Ophiuchus: A Guide to Its Stars and Meaning
Two Signs in The Revelation:Some of the below comes from this very interesting site: torahbibleriddles.com
Jewish constellation signs and months
The first sign - The Revelation 12 Sign. Many believe that this sign appeared in the heavens on September 23, 2017."A great sign appeared in heaven: A woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a garland of twelve stars." Revelation 12:1The Virgin was clothed with the Sun during Elul 6 - Tishrei 6. (The 6th of Tishrei is six days after Rosh Hashanah and is four days before Yom Kippur/Day of Atonement)The Full Moon of Tishri 15 is at her feet. Yom Kippur/Day of AtonementThe 12 stars of Ophiuchus is the "Garland" on the Virgin's head.The Scorpion is the "seed of the Serpent" that bruised the infant's heel. Genesis 3:15.The second sign - "Another sign appeared in heaven: a great fiery red dragon having seven heads and ten horns, and seven diadem on his heads." Revelation 12:3This Second Sign is of the red fiery dragon who is the Serpent of Old (i.e. Satan the Adversary) being restrained in Opiuchus. "The Serpent will be released during the Tribulation to wreak havoc on the earth."The Messiah is restraining the Serpent in Ophiuchus.
Jewish constellation signs and months
Who Is "The Restrainer" of 2 Thessalonians?:This got me thinking about 'the restrainer' of 2 Thessalonians 2:7: "For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work: only He who now restrains will do so until He is taken out of the way" This is from the New King James Version. Looking at the Greek - "katechon" - means restrain or hold down. "He" is capitalized in this version - so the translators believe 'the restrainer' is Jesus. ("Taken out of the way" is also translated "come out of the midst", and "removed.")
In other words, Jesus is the man grasping the snake - the snake is Satan. Jesus is restraining Satan. And when Jesus let's him loose - the Tribulation will start."And then the lawless/wicked one will be revealed, whom the Lord will consume with the breath of His mouth and bring to an end by the appearance of His coming." 2 Thessalonians 2:8This Comet:It's interesting that we have a sign in the heavens appearing at THIS time - coincidence? - coming at the end of Elul during the time of the Feast of New Oil and shortly before Feast of Trumpets on 1 Tishrei. And this comet will be closest to the Earth on October 12 - the 10th of Tishre - Yom Kippur/Day of Atonement.
October, 2024 / Elul, 5784 - Tishrei, 5785 - Jewish Calendar - Hebrew CalendarAnd the constellations skywatchers can see this in are:1) Leo - the Lion of the Tribe of Judah (Jesus the Messiah) on September 27, the end of the month of Elul, during the Feast of New Oil - right before the Feast of Trumpets.2) Ophiuchi - the Serpent Bearer (Jesus the Messiah who is restraining the Serpent/Satan) on October 12, Yom Kippur/Day of Atonement.This comet will be seen during the Fall High Holy Days - the last days of the prophetic feasts of the Lord.This comet will be naked-eye visible to both the Northern and Southern hemispheres. And it may have a double tail - one blue and one white.There are some astrological events in the heavens that are not naked-eye visible, but thanks to telescopes, and the internet we can all 'see' these signs. Like the asteroid that Earth's gravity will latch on to to cause it to orbit the Earth like a second moon - we can't see it - but our telescopes and various life streaming can and we know that this is a most amazing occurrence - an asteroid caught by Earth's gravity - creating a second orbiting body around the Earth. A mini-moon. In our life time. This is amazing.But this comet - we will be able to see.The Spiritual Meaning of a Comet:"The arrival of a comet is most often associated with death and destruction...it is far more likely to signify the death of something...and ending of something. A come'ts arrival also signals a period of upheaval, the time after the death of the old things but before the birth of the new."
Spiritual Meaning of Comets: 3 Significant Signs
To Islam, comets are considered signs of the end of the world. Muslim rulers saw comets as "negative omens" and were looked upon with awe and terror.They were seen as a "sword in the sky".:
Medieval times authorities regarded comets as portents of natural disasters, including plagues and wars.
Comets, omens and fear: understanding plague in the Middle Ages
Much is happening as we into the last days of Elul.Pray for the peace of Jerusalem!Maranatha!Chance