As
temperatures climb in Phoenix, Arizona, more than 40 flights have been
cancelled - because it is too hot for the planes to fly. The weather forecast
for the US city suggests temperatures could reach 120F (49C) on Tuesday. That
is higher than the operating temperature of some planes. American Airlines
announced it was cancelling dozens of flights scheduled to take off from Sky
Harbor airport during the hottest part of the day. June 20 http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-40339730
Astronomical Myth is a "picture language," imagery
that articulates the qualities of cosmic intelligence expressing throughout the
greater heavens and through our lives. We are not separate from the greater
heavens, from the stars and planets around us.
The news comes just a couple of days after a Mercury-Saturn
opposition that aligned with the meridian in Phoenix. When a mundane aspect
aligns with the horizon or meridian it is considered very significant for the
place.
Mercury [24ge] was
often depicted as a god with winged sandals flying through clouds. In addition here
it is conjunct the MC[22ge] and the star alpha (α) Columba, Phact [22ge] in the Dove's wing.
Recall that Saturn is the dark god of obstructions and delays so that the grounding flights is a
perfect manifestation of a Mercury-Saturn opposition.
The news article explains why higher temperature is a
problem for aircrafts.
“At higher temperatures, air has a lower density - it is
thinner. That lower air density reduces how much lift is generated on an
aircraft's wings - a core principle in aeronautics. That, in turn, means the
aircraft's engines need to generate more thrust to get airborne”.
On the Ascendant [23vi] is the star alpha Antilia [23vi], the
hot-air pump,[1]. Nick Fiorenza explains that this area is linked to “hot air”.
So we have Columba, the Dove’s wing,
unable (Saturn) to generate enough lift
for take off because of the hot air!
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