Astronomy Astrology

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
HOW TO USE VEDIC ASTROLOGY TO DECODE AN UNEXPECTED EVENT OF EGG ATTACK AT
KING CHARLES III ON 09 NOVEMBER 2022
DR. STEFANIE NG
SYNOPSIS
The main aim of presenting this topic is to expand astrological knowledge and demonstrate how Vedic Astrology
can be used to decode an unexpected event of egg attack at King Charles III (the new monarch of United Kingdom)
on 09 November 2022 which was a day after the occurrence of total lunar eclipse in sidereal Aries. Transit analysis
(Gochara) is applied to this significant event by tracking movement of Moon (chandra) as well as other celestial
bodies at the time and place where the said event took place. This incident became viral news in the mainstream
and social media worldwide. This article offers an explanation by looking into this incident through the lens of Vedic
Astrology.
Keywords: Celestial Bodies, Egg Attack, King Charles III, Lunar Eclipse, Moon, Planets, Transits, Vedic Astrology
INTRODUCTION
This article is a continuation of the present author’s presentation to members of the Malaysian Astrological Society
on the topic entitled ‘How to decode messages of total lunar eclipse in Aries on 08 November 2022 (1). By so doing,
the audience can achieve a better understanding of how transiting Moon and other celestial bodies soon after the
said total lunar eclipse phenomenon can affect human motions, activities and world events. This article draws
attention to the important role of transiting Moon relative to other transiting planets and lunar nodes so that the
audience will be able to appreciate the relevancy of Vedic Astrology to investigation of any issues of concern in this
modern world driven by science and technology.
SIGNIFICANT WORLD EVENTS AFTER THE LAST TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE
Throughout history, many people in various cultures across the world tend to perceive solar and lunar eclipses as
extraordinary celestial phenomena with sacred messages for humans to get ready for unexpected events to occur
and to use then as turning points in life experiences. This article examines the positions of transiting Moon and
other planets on 09 November 2022 from an astronomical perspective, and then applies the information to an
astrological study of a significant event pertaining to King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla during their visit
to York and Doncaster on 09 November 2022 (a day after the said lunar eclipse). This unexpected incident
happened on the second day of their official visit to Yorkshire, United Kingdom for the first time since King Charles
III ascended the throne to unveil the statute of the late Queen Elizabeth II who passed away on 08 September 2022
(2, 3, 4).
Other events which occurred during and after the said total lunar eclipse are cited for the purpose of illustration and
knowledge enhancement. These events are: a) United Sates of America’s midterm elections on 08 November 2022
(5), b) streaming of ‘The Crown -season 5’ drama in Netflix on 09 November (6), c) 6.6 magnitude earthquake killed
6 people in Western Nepal on 08 and 09 November 2022 with strong tremors felt across north India including New
Dehli (7, 8), c) fresh earthquake in Nepal of 5.4 magnitude occurred on 12 November 2022 at 7.57 PM (9), d)
thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, massive floods hit many parts of Malaysia since 08 November 2022 causing severe
damages to properties, disruption of supplies to victims, and cancellation of GE15 election campaigns programmes
in affected areas (10, 11, 12). Weather forecast from Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia)
indicates continuous monsoon-season strong wind, rough seas, heavy rainfall, and flash floods until GE15 day (13,
14, 15). This negative weather prediction from METMalaysia is worrisome for voters of GE15.

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TRANSITING POSITONS OF MOON AND SUN IN ECLIPSES
Reference to Figure 1, a lunar eclipse happens when Moon passes through the shadow of Earth. This
phenomenon is visible throughout an entire hemisphere of planet Earth for a period of time. However, in a solar
eclipse, the moon passes in between Sun and Earth which results in blocking our view of Sun from Earth. The
duration of a solar eclipse is usually much shorter than that of a lunar eclipse. Furthermore, a solar eclipse can be
observed in fewer locations than that of a lunar eclipse.
Figure 1: Transiting Positions Of Moon And Sun In Eclipse
Source: Tomruen. Solar lunar eclipse. Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA
Transits (Gochara) represent the actual movement of planets and lunar nodes through the celestial space. Moon
is the fastest-moving planet of all planets. In astronomy, Moon makes a complete orbit around Earth in 27.322 Earth
days in an elliptical or elongated circle (16). At the same time, Earth is rotating on its axis as it orbits the Sun. The
Moon’s orbit is tilted at about 5 degrees relative to the plane of Earth’s orbit around the Sun. Because of this tilt,
Moon appears to orbit Earth every 29 days from our views (17).
In astrology, all celestial bodies move or transit through an imaginary zodiac belt or cycle of 360 degrees of longitude.
Under the Equal House System of astrology, this zodiac belt is divided into 12 equal parts called zodiac signs or
houses. Each zodiac sign occupies 30 degrees starting from Aries as the first natural sign to Pisces as the last 12th
natural sign.
Moon takes 2.5 days or 60 hours to transit a zodiac sign as compared to Sun which transits a sign in 30 days (18).
Other planets are relatively slow in transiting a sign. For examples, Saturn takes 2.5 years to transit a sign or 29 to
30 years to transit all 12 signs (18). The slowest planet is Pluto which takes takes around 12 to 31 years to transit
from one sign to another; overall it takes about 248 years to complete the zodiac cycle (19).
Planetary placement at the time of birth of a person or a nation is important to astrological analysis. However, given
the fact that planets are moving continuously at their own speed in the celestial space, it is equally important to
track and analyse planetary placement at a particular time and place where an event is happening or planned to
happen so that we are able to achieve clarity on how transiting celestial bodies can affect human emotions,
behaviours and outcomes.

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ECLIPSES ARE BAD OMENS IN ANCIENT AND MODERN WORLD
Despite the fact that people can access science-based information on eclipses, myths, folktales, and superstitions
of ancient times have not gone away (20). People in the modern world are fascinated by the celestial phenomena;
they may not be as fearful as people in ancient societies in observing eclipses but they do not dismiss completely
the notion of bad omens associated with eclipses.
In ancient Mesopotamia (modern Iraq), the Babylonians believed that eclipses could foretell the downfall or death
of a king. Lunar eclipses seem to have been of particular concern for the well-being or survival of the king. In
order to reverse the fate of monarch, rituals and prayers were conducted whereby a person was chosen to substitute
the real king by dressing like the king, and sitting on the throne during an eclipse day. Later, the substitute king was
put to death as a symbolic remedy to save the life of the real king. In ancient China, the “Bamboo Annals” (Zhúshū
Jìnián) mentions about a total lunar eclipse in 1059 B.C which triggered a military revolt to end the reign of the last
king of the Shang dynasty (21).
A total solar eclipse was seen in London on 02 August 1133; it was recorded by William of Malmesbury who
predicted the eclipse as an omen of the king’s death. About that time, King Henry I of England left for Normandy
which he also ruled. He died there in 1135 without returning to England (22).
In April 1453 the Ottoman sultan, Mehmed II laid siege to Constantinople, the capital of the ailing Byzantine Empire.
On 22 May 1453, there was a partial lunar eclipse (23). Constantinople fell to the Ottomans one week later (22).
The Incas of South America worship Inti (Sun god); they believe a solar eclipse is a sign of his wrath and
displeasure. Thus leaders of the Inca community often withdraw from public duties during and following an eclipse
(24).
According to Hindu culture, eclipses are bad omens and hence considered as not good for conducting
auspicious or important activities (1, 25, 26) such as forming partnerships or relationships, signing legal
documents, weddings, conducting opening ceremonies for business ventures or projects by cutting ribbons,
unveiling curtain or cloth material covering a plague or statute because these auspicious occasions need
brightness instead of darkness in the sky.
HOW TO GENERATE A PLANETARY TRANSIT CHART ON 09 NOVEMBER 2022 FOR ASTROLOGICAL
ANALYSIS
To generate a planetary transit chart for analysing the egg attack incident when King Charles III and Queen Consort
Camilla visited the city of York, we use the date 09 November 2022, time 11:00:00, and York as the place in
Yorkshire, United Kingdom (3). Chart A is a sidereal-base planetary transit chart related to data as shown in Table
I.

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Chart A: Sidereal Planetary Transit Positions On
09 November 2022, York, United Kingdom
Pisces
Jupiter Rx
Aries
Uranus Rx
Rahu
Taurus
Moon
Gemini
Mars Rx
Aquarius
Neptune Rx
NATALN Cancer
Capricorn
Pluto Saturn
Leo
Sagittarius Scorpio Libra
Ketu Sun
Mercury
Venus
Virgo
Note: 4 Planets & 2 Lunar Nodes In Retrograde Motion (Rx)
Table I: Sidereal Planetary Transit Movement On
09 November 2022, York, United Kingdom
Planet /
Node
Sign Longitude Nakshatra Pada
Lagna Sagittarius 02◦
12’08.74” Mula 1
Sun Libra 22◦
51’58.12” Vishaka 1
Moon Taurus 04◦
28’49.90” Krittika 3
Mars Rx Gemini 00◦
44’40.56” Mrigashira 3
Mercury Libra 23◦
20’03.58” Vishaka 2
Jupiter Rx Pisces 05◦
00’10.20” Uttara Bhadrapada 1
Venus Libra 27◦
19’44.62” Vishaka 3
Saturn Capricorn 24◦
41’23.27” Danishta 1
Rahu Aries 18◦
49’42.27” Bharani 2
Ketu Libra 18◦
49’42.27” Swati 4
Uranus Rx Aries 22◦
43’19.00” Bharani 3
Neptune Rx Aquarius 28◦
37’48.00” Purva Bhadrapada 3
Pluto Capricorn 01◦
51’34.00” Uttara Ashadha 2
Source:
* Jagannatha Hora 8.0 based on sidereal timing, and Lahiri / Chitrapaksha
Ayanamsa (Spica in the middle of Chitra always)
* Drikpanchang.com
Sidereal Planetary
Transit Chart
Wednesday
09 November 2022
at 11:00:00
York, United Kingdom
0:00:00 East of GMT
1 W 05’ 00”; 53 N 58’ 00”

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DECODING THE UNEXPECTED EGG ATTACK AT KING CHARLES III ON 09 NOVEMBER 2022
Analysis of planetary transit positions is dynamic because it is the study of continuous movement of celestial bodies
from one zodiac sign to another. Reference to Chart A, except Moon moved from Aries to Taurus on 09 November
2022, the rest of transiting planets and lunar nodes did move but within their respective signs during the said total
lunar eclipse which occurred a day before.
Taurus is an earth sign symbolised by an ox (see Figure 2) to represent stability, stubbornness, and money or
wealth. In theory, Moon in exaltation sign of Taurus is energised to perform the affairs of the house or sign it
occupies. However, if Moon were to be afflicted by malefic(s) like Mars, Saturn, Sun, Rahu and Ketu by way of
aspect or conjunction, the result tends to be negative. Inauspicious placement of Moon in a horoscope can cause
depression, frustration, sadness or mental health issue for a person as in the case of a lunatic (27). A lunatic refers
to an insane person suffering from a mental disease. The term ‘lunatic’ comes from the Latin word ‘luna’ meaning
‘Moon’ (28). The Roman goddess of Moon is called Luna (29).
As per Table I, Moon in Krittika nakshatra is symbolised by a knife or sharp blade (see Figure 3) to indicate the
ability to cut, divide or attack. Krittika is also known as the Star of Intellect ruled by Sun, and governed by Agni
(god of sacrificial fire) to represent intelligence or sharp mind in carrying out productive or destructive tasks based
on rational or irrational motive in a person’s mind.
Figure 2: Symbol of Taurus
Source: horoscopedates.com
Figure 3: Symbol of Krittika
Source: stock.adobe.com
Moon placement in a horoscope is important to the study of human emotions and behaviour. Emotions motivate
actions either positively or negatively. Human emotions refer to more than one type of conscious mental reaction to
any external stimuli or situations expressed in the form of anger, fear, hatred, happiness, and love. In astrology,
Moon represents liquid or water, fluctuating emotions, mind, mother, and the public (1).
King Charles III’s visit to York was part of his duties to serve his subjects including participation in community-based
activities organised by several groups of people. A large crowd gathered to greet the King and his consort as well
as to witness the unveiling ceremony of the late Queen Elizabeth II’s statute. The egg attack aiming at the said
King was carried out by a man of intellect (University student) with a sharp mind but highly emotional as he
uttered his protest statements: “Not my king” and "This country was built on the blood of slaves". The crowd
counteracted by chanting “God save the king” and booed at the attacker who was arrested and charged (2,3,4).
The royal couple narrowly escaped three eggs thrown at them. Fortunately, no one at the scene was injured.
Nevertheless, this unexpected incident is disrespectful to the royalty, and embarrassing for the new King who has
been subjected to public scrutiny ever since the breaking news in the media on his troubled marital life leading to
his divorce from the pretty and popular Princess Diana dubbed as the ‘Queen of Hearts” who later died in a car
crash in Paris on 31 August 1997 (30). There was an outpouring of grief for the tragic death of Princess Diana all
over the world. People across the globe are still emotional in sharing memory of the late Princess Diana.
Furthermore, the streaming of “The Crown – season 5” drama featuring several royal family issues including the
sensational private telephone conversations between King Charles III and Camilla (now Queen Consort) in Netflix
(6) since 09 November 2022 is damaging to the public image of King Charles III and his spouse.

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CONCLUSION
This article has demonstrated to the audience how to use Vedic Astrology to investigate and decode the unexpected
event of egg attack at the new U.K monarch (King Charles III) in York on 09 November 2022 - a day after the
occurrence of the total lunar eclipse in sidereal Aries. By citing this incident and other events the audience will be
able to understand the relationship between lunar eclipse and human emotional responses. Perception of eclipses
can be altered to a certain extent from ‘bad omens’ to become ‘wake-up calls’ for change to produce positive results
instead of disastrous outcomes. This article does not deliberate on the possible impact of the said total lunar eclipse
on the upcoming Malaysia’s GE15. Astrological analysis on how to decode celestial phenomenon and its effects on
the day of voting scheduled on Saturday 19 November 2022 will be in another presentation.
About The Author
Dr. Stefanie Ng holds a PhD in Business Administration, a Master’s degree in Marketing, and a Bachelor’s degree
in Economics. She is a Life Member of the Malaysian Astrological Society since 1991. Her interest in Astrology
grows after learning Vedic Astrology from the late Prof. K.S.Vincent in 1990. From a past-time hobby in horoscope
reading to a practising astrologer, she believes in a structured approach to acquire and apply knowledge to help
clients to understand how Vedic Astrology can be used to identify present life purpose, issues of concern, potential
dangers or threats, ways to minimise or overcome obstacles, and fulfill life goals.
For contact: Email: stefanie.nsl@gmail.com
For citation of this article:
Ng S. How to use vedic astrology to decode an unexpected event of egg attack at King Charles III on 09 November
2022. Presentation to members of the Malaysian Astrological Society (MAS) on 18 November 2022. Available from:
https://www.slideshare.net/
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