Raksha Bandhan
the lunar eclipse on 060809 @ 0:54:54 UT, will be completely visible over Africa & Europe & South America. seen rising over eastern North America & setting over Asia. this eclipse energy brings focus on the individual versus the collective.. it is Raksha Bandhan in India. 'Raksha Bandhan' means 'Bond of Protection'. Brothers promise before their Sisters to protect them from all harms & troubles and Sisters pray to God to protect their Brother from all evils. celebrated on Shravan Purnima (Full moon) of Indian Lunar Calendar. As a ritual, Sisters tie silk thread called Rakhi on their Brother's wrist & offer sweets. blessings to all brothers and sisters