Indonesia has arrested executives from seven
companies accused of being behind illegal fires causing air pollution in the
region. Correspondents say such arrests are rare, but could result in fines and
prison sentences of up to 15 years. Haze caused by forest fires is an annual
problem but this year has been one of the worst in Indonesia. Indonesia has
declared a state of emergency in Riau province, and nearby countries are also
affected. Malaysia and Singapore have seen deteriorating air quality from the
haze, which stretches hundreds of kilometres across South East Asia. Sept. 17 http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-34276028
The news
comes to us at the Crescent Moon. A chart for the Moon phase at Riau, Indonesia
is shown here. The Crescent Moon [9sc] is conjunct the star pi Hydrae [9sc]. About
the Hydra, it was said that it was so venomous that just its breath or the odor
of its tracks could kill.
Also
notice that the horizon aligns with the Jupiter - Neptune opposition which Martha Wescott links with “respiratory/allergy
problems” [1]. Here Jupiter [7vi] on the
Descendant [10vi] which is conjunct the stars Zosma, delta Leonis [11vi] and theta Antilae [10vi] in the Air Pump. About
this area Nick Fiorenza [2] adds:
Zosma, Chort and Denebola are a
triangle of stars that form the hind of the Lion. This area of late Leo is of
foul breezes and smoke screens.
Putting
the pieces together we can see why Indonesia and the surrounding regions are
waking up to the problem of air pollution.
[1] The
Orders of Light; Martha-Lang Wescott (p.65)
[2] http://lunarplanner.com/LunarMonths2014/lunarmonth.14.09.24.html
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