The noble guardian of the mystical Corridor of the Eclipses hides a bird’s nest in his jaws. At the entrance, he offers to pay off karmic debts, and at the exit, accepts gifts, service, gratitude to preceptors, teachers, or parents, as guru dakshina. Whether we want it or not, he takes what’s due, even loved and cherished. The lion's eclipse brings festive processions, festivals, carnivals, loud premiers, and vivid impressions and adventures. Communication and union with loved ones, gurus, and benefactors, as well as with creative and prominent individuals, are full of fateful turns and gifts of fate – their blessings, recommendations, or patronage will help us. Perform rituals to untwine the knots of kin’s problems, to rid yourself of insecurities and suppressed grudges against those who’ve hurt you, and even against those who have not. On August 15-18, annoyed disappointment and bitterness spills in emotional outbursts, neuroticism, delusions, manias, cruelty, and addictions – sublimate these feelings into creative pursuit or forgiveness. This eclipse leaves us vulnerable to deception, betrayal, or dishonour, as gloze and big promises hide tricks and subtext. It affects vessels, heart, and chest; viruses may affect lungs and digestive systems. August 20-22 don’t work for making and signing agreements, as parties may break agreements and disregard justice. However, your stumbling blocks may become the basis of a firm bridge or a conquered staircase. The days around the Lunar Eclipse on August 28, starting from August 25, and especially on August 27-29, carry the risk of air raids, escalated hostilities, road and air-accidents, technical and information malfunctions, winds and the elemental fury. On the global arena, this Eclipse may turn out to be a flipped switch, a point of no return, an event horizon. However, the fearless and righteous ones will remain equanimity, as they are in the eye of a storm, and in safety, as if a fledgling in the jaws of an enlightened, Buddhist lion – a spiritual avatar of this Eclipse.